15:00 Wincanton
SoftJenningsBet Elite Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £41608
- 1m 7f 50y
- Class 1
- 4 runners
Runners: 4 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
4/6 (Won)
- Win: £1.50
Form: 2011-1 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 150
Only blip last season came when too free for his own good in Newbury's Betfair and he signed off with victory in a deep Scottish Champion Hurdle; looks primed for further progress judged on his Kempton return when he comfortably conceded weight to higher-rated opposition (made the running as usual); the only doubts are the omission of a hood (worn for last three races) and this softer ground when his improvement has come on good.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
11th Nov 2023 Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
made all, 5 lengths ahead 1st, reduced lead 4 out, increased tempo after 3 out, pushed along when good jump last, eased towards finish, comfortably |
4/6 |
|
1st 1 |
22nd Oct 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
made all, shaken up and edged right after 2 out, good jump last, hung right but kept on well run-in |
3/1 |
|
1st 8 |
22nd Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Has looked good in making all the running for his three wins over hurdles, latest in the Grade 2 Dovecote at Kempton with a hood fitted; could easily go well again but an easy lead would appear unlikely and any rain would count against him. |
11/2 |
7/4
Form: /1154- D
Last run: 211 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 140
They were minor hurdles he won last season but he beat respected opposition on both occasions and presumably failed to give his running when a beaten favourite behind Rubaud in a Grade 2; soon steadied the ship with a career-best fourth at Aintree (2m, good to soft) where he moved as well as anything to two out; strong traveller who should be suited by this test of speed.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
11th Nov 2023 Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
took keen hold, raced in second, pressed leader when not fluent 2 out, no chance with winner when not fluent last, kept on run-in |
7/4 |
|
4th 4 |
14th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Disappointing favourite in the Dovecote at Kempton seven weeks ago when bidding to make it 3-3 over hurdles and for current yard; may still have more to offer but this is a harder task and others have stronger claims. |
33/1 |
|
5th 1 |
25th Feb 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Won bumper at Ballinrobe last April before £48,000 sale; Flat bred but has looked good on his switch to hurdling with 2m novice wins at Huntingdon (good) and Plumpton (soft); asked serious questions last time but that was when upstaging an odds-on favourite; promising and one to take very seriously. |
6/4 |
50/1
Form: 23645U D
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 125
Consistent hurdler and something went amiss with the tack when unseating mid-race in a handicap at Cheltenham two weeks ago; however, there's nothing in his profile to suggest he can prevail on these unfavourable terms.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
11th Nov 2023 Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, not fluent 5 out, headway after 3 out, no impression from 2 out |
50/1 |
|
0 8 |
27th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Seemingly revitalised by a wind op in early part of this season (unlucky not to complete a double) and has held his form well since but will probably find others in this field better handicapped. |
20/1 |
|
5th 1 |
30th Sep 2023 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Winner at Warwick in May (2m, good); some fair form since, notably when second over C&D off this mark in July (soft); a possible |
8/1 |
40/1
Form: 6-2311
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 9lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 123
Record of 2-16 over hurdles and 4-8 as a chaser, having won 2m5f/2m3f handicaps over fences last month; returns to hurdling with a lot on his plate at these weights.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
11th Nov 2023 Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, mistake 4 out, no impression before 2 out |
40/1 |
|
1st 5 |
23rd Oct 2023 Soft 2m 3f 164y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
took keen hold, made all, went clear after 3rd, reduced lead 11th, 4 lengths ahead and good jump last, reduced lead final 110yds, always doing enough |
5/2 |
|
1st 3 |
6th Oct 2023 Good 2m 5f 135y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
took keen hold, led, soon clear, went further clear before 5th |
9/4 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £19.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £20.80 |
| Trifecta | £67.00 |