13:15 Warwick
SoftWatch On Racing TV Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4084.5
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 17 runners
Runners: 17 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £1.91
- Place: £1.20
Form: 513- D
Last run: 235 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
Three bumper runs last season; his victims at Ffos Las in January have done little since but there's nothing wrong with his Uttoxeter third next time; related to plenty of successful jumpers; shortlisted on hurdle debut.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 |
8th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Three bumper runs last season; his victims at Ffos Las in January have done little since but there's nothing wrong with his Uttoxeter third next time; related to plenty of successful jumpers; shortlisted on hurdle debut. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
18th Mar 2023 Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
6-1, confirmed debut promise when stylish winner of Ffos Las bumper in January, always travelling fluently; this son of Walk In The Park has a fair bit more to offer; big shout. |
9/4 |
7/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: O-4603
Last run: 61 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
Unplaced in five Irish bumpers but third on hurdle debut at Kilbeggan in September; that form looks good enough to give him possibilities on first start in Britain; assuming he copes with likely softer ground.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 |
29th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
raced in second, not fluent 1st, pressed leader 2nd, briefly led 4th, disputed lead when not fluent 3 out, led clearly 2 out, ridden and kept on run-in |
2/1 |
|
2nd 11 |
8th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Unplaced in five Irish bumpers but third on hurdle debut at Kilbeggan in September; that form looks good enough to give him possibilities on first start in Britain; assuming he copes with likely softer ground. |
7/1 |
20/1
- Place: £6.40
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
Runner-up twice (from five attempts) in Irish points, narrowly beaten in the latest; bought for £38,000 in April; should have a future under rules but Sean Bowen is on Heard That, which might be an indication.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 |
2nd Dec 2023 Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Runner-up on the last two of his five Irish points, short-headed on latest; bought for £38,000 in April and coming from the rear into third of 17 in novice hurdle at Warwick (2m, soft; 25-1) last month was a good start to his career under rules; looks sure to stay; a leading contender. |
15/8 |
|
3rd 7 |
8th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Runner-up twice (from five attempts) in Irish points, narrowly beaten in the latest; bought for £38,000 in April; should have a future under rules but Sean Bowen is on Heard That, which might be an indication. |
20/1 |
5/1
Form: 53-
Last run: 222 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
Two runs in bumpers last season; not far behind Fortune Forever on debut here and again ran well when third at Wetherby in March; hurdle debut and more interesting than most.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 18 |
8th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Two runs in bumpers last season; not far behind Fortune Forever on debut here and again ran well when third at Wetherby in March; hurdle debut and more interesting than most. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
31st Mar 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
9-1 when an encouraging fifth of 18 on debut at Warwick (2m, soft) last November; open to improvement for top trainer and could have a big say. |
4/1 |
6/1
Form: 4-4
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
Last month's Uttoxeter fourth was just his second start and came more than a year after the first; ran with credit there and has place prospects, at least, if building on that a little.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 |
8th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Last month's Uttoxeter fourth was just his second start and came more than a year after the first; ran with credit there and has place prospects, at least, if building on that a little. |
6/1 |
|
4th 9 |
8th Oct 2023 Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Fifth foal; dam French Listed-placed 2m1f hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to 2m4f Grade 3 hurdle winner Mister Gyor out of maiden half-sister to French 2m7f Listed chase winner Geelong; 9-1, 17l fourth of seven from off the pace in a claiming hurdle at Dax (2m1f, good) in July 2022; not seen since but worth a market check. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 3746-
Last run: 196 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
Pick of his four career starts is his sixth in a Ludlow novice when last seen in April; that offers hope but he will need to take another sizeable step forward if he's to beat a few of these.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
8th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Pick of his four career starts is his sixth in a Ludlow novice when last seen in April; that offers hope but he will need to take another sizeable step forward if he's to beat a few of these. |
20/1 |
|
6th 8 |
26th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
took keen hold, midfield |
66/1 |
|
4 |
12th Apr 2023 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Not beaten far when third of six in good-ground Huntingdon bumper last spring but that form looks modest, and he was remote when fourth on hurdle debut at Bangor (2m, good to soft) in February. |
25/1 |
5/1
Form: 4354-2
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
Consistent in bumpers last season (including on soft) and runner-up over C&D on last month's hurdle debut; that form is nothing special but a repeat should put her firmly in the picture.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 7 |
29th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, briefly went second 3 out, weakened quickly after 2 out, mistake last |
7/1 |
|
7th 15 |
8th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Consistent in bumpers last season (including on soft) and runner-up over C&D on last month's hurdle debut; that form is nothing special but a repeat should put her firmly in the picture. |
5/1 |
8/1
Form: 4
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
Narrowly beaten in an Irish point in April and was bought for £23,000 soon after; beaten a fair way in Hexham bumper last month but might well do better now sent over hurdles with Sean Bowen aboard.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 |
30th Nov 2023 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Placed in a point; just minor promise so far under rules and doesn't look up to winning a race of this nature. |
33/1 |
|
5th 7 |
22nd Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Narrowly beaten in an Irish point and midfield finishes in a bumper and C&D novice here weren't devoid of promise; unlikely to be the answer to this but has races in him. |
16/1 |
50/1
Form: 540
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
Modest efforts in two bumpers and was well beaten on last month's Ludlow hurdle debut (80-1); best watched again.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 |
21st Nov 2023 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Has plenty to find on her 2m form (bumpers/hurdles); new trip needs to prompt major improvement. |
33/1 |
|
9th 16 |
8th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Modest efforts in two bumpers and was well beaten on last month's Ludlow hurdle debut (80-1); best watched again. |
50/1 |
|
10th 14 |
26th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
Sister to stable's high-class chaser Nube Negra; fourth of seven in bumper here (good) 15 days ago was better than her first attempt but the form is still underwhelming; needs a transformation now she goes jumping. |
10/1 |
40/1
Form: 5-8
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
Pedigree suggests she should have ability but she was well held in a bumper in March and then tailed off on last month's hurdle debut.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 14 |
22nd Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Has not yet lived up to her good pedigree and Harry Skelton rides one of her stablemates. |
50/1 |
|
10th 14 |
8th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Pedigree suggests she should have ability but she was well held in a bumper in March and then tailed off on last month's hurdle debut. |
40/1 |
|
8th 4 |
13th Oct 2023 Good 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
held up in rear |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: 62-8
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
Runner-up in an Irish bumper (for Gordon Elliott) in April and bought for £30,000 the following month; down the field on hurdling/stable debut and clearly will need to do appreciably better.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
22nd Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Remote second in an Irish bumper when with Gordon Elliott; beaten about a distance in both his hurdles for this yard and handicaps will be more his thing. |
100/1 |
|
11th 2 |
8th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Runner-up in an Irish bumper (for Gordon Elliott) in April and bought for £30,000 the following month; down the field on hurdling/stable debut and clearly will need to do appreciably better. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 8
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
Irish point winner; didn't live up to market expectations when only eighth on his Ludlow hurdling/stable debut 13 days ago; ought to be capable of much better but now needs to show it.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 |
27th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Irish point winner in the spring but he's been well held in two hurdle runs this autumn and was always in rear at Worcester last time; tongue-tie is now added and he needs a transformation. |
20/1 |
|
12th 4 |
8th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Irish point winner; didn't live up to market expectations when only eighth on his Ludlow hurdling/stable debut 13 days ago; ought to be capable of much better but now needs to show it. |
20/1 |
|
8th 5 |
26th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
115,000euros 3yo; first foal; dam unplaced at 1m7f-2m2f over hurdles in France, half-sister to 2m4f-3m chase winner Royal Palladium out of French 2m1f-2m2f hurdle/chase winning sister to French 2m4f/3m3f Grade 1 chase winner Turgot; won the first of his three Irish points in the spring; needs a close look for stable (also runs Gentle Victor) that's going great guns. |
6/1 |
33/1
Form: 4-8
Last run: 179 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
Well held in two bumpers; likely to need further than 2m over jumps; hurdle debut and others appeal more.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
2nd Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 145y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Well held in two bumpers in the spring and was tailed off at 40-1 on his hurdling debut at Warwick (2m, soft) last month; remains best watched for now. |
66/1 |
|
13th 8 |
8th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Well held in two bumpers; likely to need further than 2m over jumps; hurdle debut and others appeal more. |
33/1 |
8/1
Form: 6-
Last run: 200 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
Well bred and second favourite for his Bangor bumper debut in April but could only finish sixth of eight; wind surgery since and can hopefully show his worth now hurdling; tongue-strap also fitted.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 2 |
27th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Well bred but he didn't live up to market expectations in sole bumper and, after wind surgery, he was tailed off at 20-1 on his recent hurdling debut at Warwick (2m, soft); tongue-tie worn last time is now removed. |
40/1 |
|
14th 1 |
8th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Well bred and second favourite for his Bangor bumper debut in April but could only finish sixth of eight; wind surgery since and can hopefully show his worth now hurdling; tongue-strap also fitted. |
8/1 |
|
6th 2 |
22nd Apr 2023 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
£64,000 3yo; second foal; dam unraced sister to 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner (including Grade 1) Coney Island, out of unraced close relative of high-class staying jumper Wichita Lineman and half-sister to top-class hurdler Rhinestone Cowboy; lots to like on pedigree and the stable wins bumpers. |
4/1 |
100/1
Form: 80
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
No promise in a bumper or on last month's hurdle/stable debut.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 6 |
16th Nov 2023 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
took keen hold, towards rear, pecked on landing after 4 out |
100/1 |
|
0 12 |
8th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
No promise in a bumper or on last month's hurdle/stable debut. |
100/1 |
|
0 7 |
26th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Always behind when 33-1 for Worcester bumper last month; hooded for today's stable/hurdle debut (was with Matt Sheppard); can't be recommended. |
100/1 |
100/1
Form: P
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
0-18 on the Flat and was pulled up on last month's hurdle debut (too free and saddle slipped); hood now fitted.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 13 |
8th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
0-18 on the Flat and was pulled up on last month's hurdle debut (too free and saddle slipped); hood now fitted. |
100/1 |
|
0 16 |
26th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
0-18 on the Flat and has struggled to get seriously competitive off basement marks in recent months; makes no appeal on hurdling debut. |
100/1 |
|
10th 7 (4) |
7th Oct 2023 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Belied 50-1 odds when going close in 7f classified at Chepstow in June, her second run for Richard Price, and is also suited by 1m4f but her recent form is very uninspiring. |
40/1 |
66/1
Form: 4-377
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
Didn't achieve much in bumpers and was beaten a long way on last month's hurdle debut; drops back in trip.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 17 |
8th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Didn't achieve much in bumpers and was beaten a long way on last month's hurdle debut; drops back in trip. |
66/1 |
|
7th 9 |
15th Oct 2023 Soft 2m 5f 192y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Modest bumper form; best watched on hurdle debut. |
100/1 |
|
7th 8 |
18th Sep 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
took keen hold, disputed lead, led clearly after 7f, headed over 3f out, soon weakened |
12/1 |
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