16:05 Cheltenham
SoftValda Energy Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £10562
- 2m 0f 87y
- Class 3
- 17 runners
Runners: 17 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £3.00
- Place: £1.60
Form: /212-1 D
Last run: 187 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 121
1-7 and 1-5 when easy winner at Exeter (2m) in March and Ludlow (2m5f) in May, with two seconds in his other two hurdle starts; acts on soft; makes handicap debut off what looks a good mark, with potential too.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
17th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
1-7 and 1-5 when easy winner at Exeter (2m) in March and Ludlow (2m5f) in May, with two seconds in his other two hurdle starts; acts on soft; makes handicap debut off what looks a good mark, with potential too. |
11/4 |
|
1st 1 |
14th May 2023 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
raced in second, led and going easily before 3 out, soon went clear, canter |
1/2 |
16/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: 3343-1 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 112
Placed in his two bumpers; novice hurdles on last three starts, on the latest having been clear from two out when hanging on by a neck from Artistic Endeavour at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) five weeks ago; brings potential to this handicap debut.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 |
17th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Placed in his two bumpers; novice hurdles on last three starts, on the latest having been clear from two out when hanging on by a neck from Artistic Endeavour at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) five weeks ago; brings potential to this handicap debut. |
16/1 |
|
1st 4 |
13th Oct 2023 Good 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
prominent, briefly led 3rd, pushed along to lead before 2 out |
13/2 |
|
3rd 4 |
10th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 145y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Placed in both bumpers before very respectable fourth on last month's hurdling debut at Chepstow (2m, soft); ideally needs to learn to settle better but the first-time hood may help in that regard; each-way claims at least. |
7/1 |
11/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 344-11 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 120
Back this autumn for front-running wins at Kelso (2m) in a maiden on good ground and a 15-runner handicap on soft, the latter delivered with serious authority; has to be taken seriously despite this 8lb higher mark.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
17th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Back this autumn for front-running wins at Kelso (2m) in a maiden on good ground and a 15-runner handicap on soft, the latter delivered with serious authority; has to be taken seriously despite this 8lb higher mark. |
11/2 |
|
1st 2 |
28th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Back from a six-month break to make all in a C&D maiden (good ground) in September, finding plenty when joined briefly approaching the last; an opening mark of 112 demands more but no surprise were this lightly raced 7yo to find it. |
5/1 |
|
1st 1 |
12th Sep 2023 Good 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
jumped well, made all, ridden and faced challenge after 2 out, good jump last, pushed out run-in, readily |
5/2 |
20/1
- Place: £4.00
Form: 35-315
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 113
Won maiden at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) on second start over hurdles; better form when fifth of seven in a 4yo event here (2m, good to soft) later in October, racing freely up front and looking very novicey over most of his hurdles, including by jumping out to his right; should be capable of better.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
17th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Won maiden at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) on second start over hurdles; better form when fifth of seven in a 4yo event here (2m, good to soft) later in October, racing freely up front and looking very novicey over most of his hurdles, including by jumping out to his right; should be capable of better. |
20/1 |
|
5th 7 |
28th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
jumped right on occasions, led, hit 4th, mistake and headed 2 out, no extra approaching last |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 5-22
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 109
Beaten a neck at Plumpton (2m, good) in May and Chepstow (2m, good to soft) five weeks ago in the last two of his only three races; stoutly bred and made serious inroads late on from off the pace when nearly catching Donnacha last time; this should be more of a slog and will help with further improvement on this handicap debut.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 12 |
17th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Beaten a neck at Plumpton (2m, good) in May and Chepstow (2m, good to soft) five weeks ago in the last two of his only three races; stoutly bred and made serious inroads late on from off the pace when nearly catching Donnacha last time; this should be more of a slog and will help with further improvement on this handicap debut. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
13th Oct 2023 Good 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
midfield |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 0F5332
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 107
Experienced maiden, with new yard for last five starts; has posted creditable efforts in handicaps in recent months and runner-up in a maiden (2m, soft) on latest outing but he needs to find a bit extra; ridden by Jack Gilligan on last three starts.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
7th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 1f 191y |
10st 11lb |
Experienced maiden hurdler with some solid runs in handicaps this term and good second in Galway maiden; not discredited at Cheltenham latest (hung left) and now goes chasing. |
10/1 |
|
6th 14 |
17th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Experienced maiden, with new yard for last five starts; has posted creditable efforts in handicaps in recent months and runner-up in a maiden (2m, soft) on latest outing but he needs to find a bit extra; ridden by Jack Gilligan on last three starts. |
25/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
28th Oct 2023 Soft 2m 0f 90y |
11st 8lb |
Experienced maiden has posted several solid efforts in handicaps, notably close second when last-flight faller at Sligo and staying-on third over 2m at Listowel; reportedly hung left at latter venue five days later when not as effective over 2m4f on softer ground; back in maiden company with definite chance in what looks a weak contest. |
7/2 |
7/1
Form: /9092/
Last run: 691 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 108
Winning the Amateurs' Derby at Epsom (1m4f handicap) in August was his third win and best Flat form; two respectable Flat runs since; 0-8 over hurdles, beaten 5l when ninth in this race two years ago and by a nose in handicap at Leopardstown (2m, soft) the following month; not seen in this sphere since (unraced at all in 2022) but no shock if he's a contender.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 13 |
17th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Winning the Amateurs' Derby at Epsom (1m4f handicap) in August was his third win and best Flat form; two respectable Flat runs since; 0-8 over hurdles, beaten 5l when ninth in this race two years ago and by a nose in handicap at Leopardstown (2m, soft) the following month; not seen in this sphere since (unraced at all in 2022) but no shock if he's a contender. |
7/1 |
|
10th 12 (10) |
15th Oct 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 31y |
8st 10lb |
reared start, midfield, headway and in touch with leaders halfway |
10/1 |
|
4th 10 (7) |
7th Sep 2023 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 3 |
8st 8lb |
Comes here in good order, with wins at Tipperary (1m4f, good) and then at Epsom ten days ago (1m4f, good) when powering clear to win by 11l; well in under a 5lb penalty and Billy Loughnane's claim lessens his burden further; effective on artificial surfaces; obvious chance. |
5/2 |
9/1
Form: 9-23
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 110
Bought for £380,000 after winning an Irish point last November; flopped in a bumper but placed at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) and Wetherby (2m3f, soft) on both starts over hurdles; travelled smoothly long way in the latter and had every chance at the last; promising.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 |
17th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Bought for £380,000 after winning an Irish point last November; flopped in a bumper but placed at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) and Wetherby (2m3f, soft) on both starts over hurdles; travelled smoothly long way in the latter and had every chance at the last; promising. |
9/1 |
8/1
Form: 05-402
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 114
0-8, all hurdling and that includes four handicaps but best run was on latest start when close second of 22 at Punchestown (upped to 2m4f, yielding); now has headgear first time; needs better still but there was promise last time in the way he made up significant ground to have every chance on the run-in; trainer's runners in Britain continue to demand great respect.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 |
17th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
0-8, all hurdling and that includes four handicaps but best run was on latest start when close second of 22 at Punchestown (upped to 2m4f, yielding); now has headgear first time; needs better still but there was promise last time in the way he made up significant ground to have every chance on the run-in; trainer's runners in Britain continue to demand great respect. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
10th Oct 2023 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 11lb |
towards rear |
14/1 |
|
10th 2 |
10th Aug 2023 Good 2m 1f 185y |
11st 11lb |
Improved from his handicap debut at Tramore when staying on well from off the pace to finish fourth of 15 at Roscommon; extra couple of furlongs here should help his cause. |
6/1 |
40/1
Form: 5-7577
Last run: 55 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 105
2-4 in Irish points; yet to make the breakthrough under rules (nine attempts) and that includes two runs over fences; beaten about 15l in handicaps in his two runs back over hurdles in September, nevertheless his closest finishes in this sphere; others have more pressing claims.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
7th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 3f 14y |
11st 13lb |
midfield, headway and prominent 8th, not fluent 4 out |
8/1 |
|
10th 16 |
17th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
2-4 in Irish points; yet to make the breakthrough under rules (nine attempts) and that includes two runs over fences; beaten about 15l in handicaps in his two runs back over hurdles in September, nevertheless his closest finishes in this sphere; others have more pressing claims. |
40/1 |
|
7th 4 |
23rd Sep 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Dual point winner seems high enough in the handicap for what he has achieved and needs more after beaten 16l at Galway last time. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 1222- D BF
Last run: 207 days
W: 11st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 112
A debut win and three seconds over hurdles in last season's first campaign, twice from the front; acts on soft; had wind surgery in September; should be a promising sort for handicaps.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 8 |
17th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
A debut win and three seconds over hurdles in last season's first campaign, twice from the front; acts on soft; had wind surgery in September; should be a promising sort for handicaps. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
24th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
led, not fluent 2nd, ridden and joined last, headed run-in, kept on |
3/1 |
15/2
Form: O7-412 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 112
Looks more potent now over hurdles than on Flat, winning a maiden at Roscommon in September and beaten a head on handicap hurdle debut at Cork (again 2m on soft) 12 days ago; both were under claimer Eamonn Fitzgerald; better still looks on its way and he is one to note.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 9 |
17th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Looks more potent now over hurdles than on Flat, winning a maiden at Roscommon in September and beaten a head on handicap hurdle debut at Cork (again 2m on soft) 12 days ago; both were under claimer Eamonn Fitzgerald; better still looks on its way and he is one to note. |
15/2 |
|
2nd 9 |
5th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
took keen hold, midfield, bumped rival 1st, headway before 3 out, disputed lead before 2 out, went clear with winner run-in, just held |
6/1 |
20/1
Form: -34662
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 103
Fair maiden after seven races under rules; ran in handicaps on last two outings, good second of seven at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft) on latest when he made a mistake at the final flight; headgear enlisted; could still prove capable of better.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 18 |
17th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Fair maiden after seven races under rules; ran in handicaps on last two outings, good second of seven at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft) on latest when he made a mistake at the final flight; headgear enlisted; could still prove capable of better. |
20/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
30th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Placed in a bumper and only 15l off the smart Lookaway when third at Uttoxeter in May; only 7-2 for handicap debut a month ago and probably wasn't seen to best effect in a tactical race. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
30th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Placed in a bumper and only 15l off the smart Lookaway when third at Uttoxeter in May; only 7-2 for handicap debut a month ago and probably wasn't seen to best effect in a tactical race. |
7/2 |
18/1
Form: 2-2235
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 119
5-20 overall on Flat, doing well this year at 1m4f-2m; 0-11 over hurdles but that includes five seconds and he's also not been discredited on last two outings (on yielding to soft; tried 2m4f latest); has the form to be on the premises.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 5 |
17th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
5-20 overall on Flat, doing well this year at 1m4f-2m; 0-11 over hurdles but that includes five seconds and he's also not been discredited on last two outings (on yielding to soft; tried 2m4f latest); has the form to be on the premises. |
18/1 |
|
5th 12 |
23rd Sep 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
10st 3lb |
took keen hold, prominent, outpaced 2 out, kept on run-in |
9/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
25th Aug 2023 Good 2m 1f 0y |
10st 0lb |
soon raced in second, lost second but prominent after 1st, went second again before 5th, disputing second after 4 out, challenging 3 out, bit short of room after 2 out, soon ridden, kept on but no impression run-in |
8/1 |
28/1
Form: 212903
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 104
Won handicaps at Downpatrick (2m2f, soft; awarded the race) in April and Punchestown (2m3f) in June before good second at Sligo (2m1f); not so good in his three starts since, making a satisfactory chase debut last time but he now needs to take his form to a new level.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 17 |
17th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
Won handicaps at Downpatrick (2m2f, soft; awarded the race) in April and Punchestown (2m3f) in June before good second at Sligo (2m1f); not so good in his three starts since, making a satisfactory chase debut last time but he now needs to take his form to a new level. |
28/1 |
|
3rd 12 |
2nd Nov 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 2f 66y |
11st 12lb |
held up in rear, some headway when hampered by faller 8th, went third when not fluent 3 out, went second when pushed along home turn, no chance with winner when lost second but kept on run-in |
10/1 |
40/1
Form: 4-U118 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 106
0-10 in Ireland; tongue tied in Britain, readily winning a maiden at Worcester (2m, soft) on stable debut and following up at 2-15 in a novice at Fontwell (2m5f); needs to bounce back from a poor show under 7lb claimer at Worcester seven weeks ago.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 15 |
17th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
0-10 in Ireland; tongue tied in Britain, readily winning a maiden at Worcester (2m, soft) on stable debut and following up at 2-15 in a novice at Fontwell (2m5f); needs to bounce back from a poor show under 7lb claimer at Worcester seven weeks ago. |
40/1 |
|
8th 11 |
29th Sep 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Ex-Irish 7yo who readily made all here (2m, soft; first-time tongue-tie) on stable debut in July and did not need to improve again to follow up in modest 2m5f novice at Fontwell this month; could still have more to offer for this stable and promising 7lb claimer Dylan Johnston is booked. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 4F6-2
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 120
One 2m win from 21 races on the Flat, showing fair form; has shown ability in all four starts (maidens) over hurdles, the latest when runner-up to an impressive odds-on winner at Punchestown in October; could have more to give in this sphere and it is needed.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 4 |
17th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
One 2m win from 21 races on the Flat, showing fair form; has shown ability in all four starts (maidens) over hurdles, the latest when runner-up to an impressive odds-on winner at Punchestown in October; could have more to give in this sphere and it is needed. |
20/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
11th Oct 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 50y |
11st 12lb |
prominent, headway and chased clear leader approaching last, kept on, no match for winner |
4/1 |
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