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.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
9th Nov 2024 Good 1m 7f 50y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
pressed leader, led after 2nd, ridden after last, kept on well |
Evs |
|
1st 1 |
20th Oct 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Made all in this race a year ago (good ground) and followed up with another front-running success in Grade 2 at Wincanton (good to soft) three weeks later; signed off with very respectable sixth on slower-than-ideal ground in Scottish Champion Hurdle in April and ought to make a bold bid. |
15/8 |
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.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
23rd Dec 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 152y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Has won on soft; excellent fourth in Grade 1 novice at Aintree in April; travelled smoothly to two out and responded well thereafter when winning eight-runner Grade 3 handicap at Newbury (again 2m on good to soft) three weeks ago; up 4lb and in a much stronger field but he's a serious prospect. |
6/1 |
|
1st 1 |
2nd Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Fine fourth in Grade 1 Top Novices' Hurdle at Aintree (2m, good to soft) in April and that form reads well; returned with respectable second of four in Grade 2 Elite Hurdle at Wincanton (2m, good to soft), which may have got the freshness out of him (didn't settle); one to consider on handicap debut. |
13/2 |
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.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 |
16th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
He's 8lb higher than when winning at Warwick (2m, good) in May but posted some good efforts in defeat in handicaps subsequently and ran as well as could be expected in a Grade 2 last time; each-way claims. |
12/1 |
|
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 |
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.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
11th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 110y Class 3 |
12st 3lb |
Keen-goer who was back in prime form when running her rivals ragged from the front at Plumpton (3m1f, good) a week ago and is now 6-21 over fences; will be fine over today's shorter trip and on this right-handed track; could take some catching under 7lb penalty. |
5/2 |
|
1st 2 |
4th Nov 2024 Good 3m 1f 152y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Keen-goer who reverted to much more positive tactics when second to a course specialist at Ludlow (3m, good) last month; remains on a good mark and could take some catching if she gets into a good rhythm here. |
7/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £19.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £20.80 |
| Trifecta | £67.00 |