14:25 Wetherby
Softbet365 Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The West Yorkshire Hurdle) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £28475
- 3m 0f 26y
- Class 1
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.50
- Place: £2.90
Form: /2174- D
Last run: 280 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 148
Carries a 4lb penalty and he was well beaten in Grade 2 hurdles at Cheltenham in January on his final two outings; however, his win in a competitive handicap at Haydock (3m, soft) last November represents strong form and he has a good record when fresh; he's one to consider.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
4th Nov 2023 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
raced in second, challenging when mistake 2 out, disputed lead and ridden when awkward jump last, led and kept on well run-in, gamely |
5/1 |
|
4th 1 |
28th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
raced in second, pushed along after 3 out, ridden when lost second 2 out, weakened approaching last |
8/1 |
|
7th 1 |
1st Jan 2023 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
pressed leader, pushed along when lost second before 3 out, soon became detached, no chance but kept on approaching last |
12/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 0120-6
Last run: 147 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 144
Below par in March/June on final two starts, unproven at the trip and others have more substance to their form; however, he has a good record when fresh around this time of year and that could count for a lot given that the main form players all lack a recent run; not discounted.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
4th Nov 2023 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
in touch with leaders, raced wide 4 out, pressed leaders 2 out, ridden when disputed lead last, kept on run-in, just held |
12/1 |
|
13th 5 |
15th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Inconsistent previously but he's run well on both starts this winter, winning at Newbury (2m4f, good) and short-headed when 25-1 under 7lb claimer in the Lanzarote at Kempton (2m5f, soft); raised another 5lb to career-high mark but not entirely ruled out. |
25/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
14th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Has proved inconsistent for current yard; stayed on well to beat Petit Tonnerre at Newbury (2m4f, good) seven weeks ago but isn't certain to back up that form, for all that Freddie Gingell's claim offsets a 6lb rise. |
20/1 |
2/1
Form: 22226-
Last run: 203 days
W: 11st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 159
10yo who enjoyed a highly admirable campaign last season, the highlight his 40-1 second in the Grade 1 Stayers' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival (3m, soft); leading claims if close to his best on this reappearance (won on last autumn's comeback but didn't need to reproduce his peak form).
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
1st Dec 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Below best in last two appearances but that's out of character; very consistent (over fences/hurdles) for most of his career and may well bounce back; produced his peak RPR in this sphere when second in the Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham (3m, soft) last season; good chance on that form. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 3 |
4th Nov 2023 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
led, faced challenge when mistake 2 out, headed approaching last, weakened run-in |
2/1 |
|
6th 3 |
15th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
raced in second, ridden after 3 out, soon short of room and lost second, weakened approaching last |
8/1 |
7/4
Form: 12184- D
Last run: 189 days
W: 11st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 155
Two-time Grade 1 hurdle winner who won the Grade 1 novice chase at Kempton (3m, soft) last December; below par on his two starts in the spring but a slow gallop was against him when a close fourth of five back over hurdles in a Grade 2 at Sandown (2m5f, soft) when last seen; reappearance record provides optimism he'll be close to his peak; if so he has strong claims.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
4th Nov 2023 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 5th, ridden 3 out, no extra approaching last |
7/4 |
|
4th 5 |
29th Apr 2023 Good 2m 5f 110y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
High-class staying hurdler who took well to fences towards end of last year, notably when winning Grade 1 Kauto Star at Kempton (3m, soft; first-time cheekpieces) on Boxing Day; disappointed at Cheltenham last month (reportedly lost his jumping confidence) but has very good chance at the weights on today's return to hurdling and is versatile regarding ground. |
5/2 |
|
8th 10 |
15th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 0f 80y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
High-class staying hurdler whose belated switch to fences kicked up a gear in first-time cheekpieces last time when landing Grade 1 Kauto Star at Kempton on Boxing Day (3m, soft); plenty of his rivals fluffed their lines that day and he needs to back up the performance jumping-wise (has been hesitant on occasions) but his ability cannot be doubted. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: P0-031
Last run: 91 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 142
Improving 7yo who won a 16-runner Listed handicap hurdle at the Galway festival (2m6f, soft) in August; carries a 4lb penalty and has something to find with the main form players, but they all lack a recent run and this Irish challenger could still have more to offer; not ruled out.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
4th Nov 2023 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
towards rear throughout, lost touch from 4 out |
12/1 |
|
1st 8 |
5th Aug 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 108y |
11st 1lb |
Three-time winner over hurdles, most recently at Listowel in September; behind Gallant John Joe at Cork last time but likely better to come from him; owner-trainer-jockey already among the winners this week. |
16/1 |
15/2
Form: 31F5P-
Last run: 205 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 142
Talented chaser; won the Paddy Power Gold Cup last November (2m4f, good) and bang there when falling at final fence in the Sky Bet (3m, good) in January, before creditable fifth in Grade 1 Ryanair at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft); has run just twice over hurdles, in France in 2019-20, but he won the first of them and could be a player if transferring his chase form to this sphere.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 |
2nd Dec 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 214y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Jumping issues on last three runs last season and pulled up in Grade 1 Aintree Bowl on final occasion; tailed off over hurdles on return but cheekpieces could help his jumping now back over fences and he's just 2lb higher than in the Sky Bet at Doncaster (3m, good) in January, when bang there only to fall at the final fence; not ruled out. |
20/1 |
|
6th 4 |
4th Nov 2023 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
mounted in chute, in rear throughout, not fluent 2nd, mistake 5th, bad mistake 6th, lost touch after 4 out |
15/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £497.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £603.70 |
| Trifecta | £1411.00 |