12:09 Wetherby
SoftDransfields CIU Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £5173.7
- 2m 3f 154y
- Class 3
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
Evs (Won)
Form: 2111F- D BF
Last run: 213 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 127
Highly progressive chaser last season and he comfortably completed a hat-trick in a Class 2 handicap at Newbury (2m4f, soft) in March; he'll be very tough to beat if transferring that ability back to hurdles, and he showed promise in this sphere earlier in his career.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
19th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Now 3-3 at Newbury following two wins there last month (2m4f, heavy/good to soft); well beaten in hot handicap at Aintree (2m, soft) last Thursday and it remains to be seen if he'll reproduce his Newbury form on his first visit here, but the step back up in trip is a plus and he's not ruled out. |
11/1 |
|
8th 7 |
11th Apr 2024 Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Acts on any ground; has raced over about 2m4f for over two years and while he comes here in the form of his life following two Newbury wins (on heavy and good to soft) he was hard pressed to win the latest and a further 6lb rise is the thanks he's had; a new set of skills is needed in his first 2m chase. |
7/1 |
|
1st 2 |
23rd Mar 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
travelled strongly, held up in last, headway 12th, pressed leaders approaching last, ridden run-in, led inside final 110yds, all out |
11/8 |
4/1
Form: 2
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
Won a British point-to-point bumper (2m, good to soft) in February on his second start and he stayed on well for a clear second on last month's hurdle debut at Carlisle (2m1f, heavy); this step up in trip looks a positive move and he could have a part to play.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 |
2nd Mar 2024 Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
disputing second, not fluent 4 out, lost position before 3 out, soon rallied and joined leader |
6/4 |
|
2nd 7 |
3rd Feb 2024 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Point-to-point bumper winner who has been runner-up on all three hurdle starts (2m-2m6f, heavy/soft); has bumped into some promising winners and he should be getting off the mark sooner rather than later. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 8 |
29th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
in touch with leaders, went third and prominent after 4 out, not fluent 3 out, went second before 2 out, joined leader last, soon ridden and no extra |
6/4 |
14/1
Form: F
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
Failed to settle and had lost his position when falling three out over C&D (soft) a fortnight ago on rules debut; however, that run may have got the freshness out of him and he was an easy winner of an Irish maiden point (3m, yielding) in April; retains potential.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
in touch with leaders |
4/1 |
|
3 |
12th Feb 2024 Heavy 3m 1f 71y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
led |
13/2 |
|
0 9 |
9th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 209y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Easy Irish maiden point win in April; fell three out on rules debut but much better when he returned to Wetherby (2m3f, soft) at 28-1 three weeks ago, making the early running and weakening on the run-in for third of 15 behind a useful chaser; that's a lot more than most of these have shown. |
3/1 |
33/1
Form: 46
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
Has made the journey from Shropshire and his trainer won this last year; check the betting but he's been well beaten on both starts and he needs to be an entirely different proposition here.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
26th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Encouraging fourth in a Wetherby novice in November (soft) and fulfilled that promise when coming clear to get off the mark in a 2m4f handicap at Huntingdon (good, good to soft in places); remains to be seen whether he needs goodish ground but a 6lb rise could have been worse and this chasing type has more improvement in him. |
8/1 |
|
1st 1 |
1st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 145y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
prominent, not fluent 2nd |
14/1 |
|
9th 4 |
27th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Pulled up in Ludlow maiden last month but his first two hurdling runs (2m4f/2m3f) were quite encouraging and he ought to have some improvement to come in handicaps; no surprise if he features. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 1-4
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
Well backed when winning on debut in Newcastle bumper (2m1f, heavy) in March and he kept on for an encouraging fourth in a maiden hurdle at Kelso (2m, soft) three weeks ago; open to plenty of improvement now up in trip and he's one to be interested in.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
18th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Well backed when winning on debut in Newcastle bumper (2m1f, heavy) in March and he kept on for an encouraging fourth in a maiden hurdle at Kelso (2m, soft) three weeks ago; open to plenty of improvement now up in trip and he's one to be interested in. |
10/1 |
|
4th 7 |
28th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
in touch with leaders on outer, slow jump 1st |
5/2 |
33/1
Form: 95-537
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
Fair third over C&D (good) last month but needs to step up on that form if he's to pose a threat today, and he's since finished down the field at Sedgefield (2m4f, soft); others are higher on the list.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
1st Sep 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
in touch with leaders, mistake 5th |
10/1 |
|
4th 10 |
8th Jul 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Soundly beaten in first two handicaps for Philip Kirby (both over 2m4f this spring) and is now with a new stable; may benefit from today's return to good ground; worth a glance in the betting. |
25/1 |
|
8th 7 |
18th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Some promise in bumpers but he's not achieved much over hurdles and was pulled up on his handicap debut at Hexham (2m4f, heavy; 25-1) last month; can only be watched until he shows some positive signs in this sphere. |
25/1 |
100/1
Form: 7P
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
Well beaten in midfield on rules debut at Hexham (2m, good to soft) in May and pulled up at Carlisle (2mf, heavy) last month; hard to fancy.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 |
26th Aug 2024 Soft 2m 6f 90y |
10st 13lb |
Modest form in Britain; not beaten far on second start for yard at Cork; steps up in trip and his pedigree is full of staying winners. |
16/1 |
|
10th 14 |
5th Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 190y |
10st 13lb |
Modest form in four starts in Britain last year; only 11-1 and ran like he needed it at Punchestown last month; still early days. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 75
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
Well beaten on debut in Newcastle bumper (2m1f, good) in May and he again failed to threaten in a novice hurdle at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) last month, but he made eyecatching late headway to finish fifth of 15 and could be an each-way contender if improving for this step up in trip.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 |
26th Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Placed for first time in seven-race hurdling career when keeping-on third at Bangor (2m3f, good) this month but was no threat to the front pair there and needs to make further progress here. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
8th Jun 2024 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
towards rear, mistake 4 out |
25/1 |
|
9th 6 |
21st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
Ran four times in Irish maiden points and twice finished runner-up; sold for £23,000 in May 2022; absent since and may be best watched.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 |
25th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
disputed lead, led 5th, headed 4 out, disputed lead 2 out, challenging last, no extra run-in |
14/1 |
|
7th 4 |
26th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
always behind |
40/1 |
|
0 2 |
13th Dec 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
in touch with leaders, lost ground and dropped to last 6th, weakened 2 out, pulled up before last |
50/1 |
50/1
Form: 56
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
Displayed some ability when 28l sixth of 11 at Carlisle (2m1f, heavy) last month on his second start, but he needs another big step forward here.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 |
18th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Displayed some ability when 28l sixth of 11 at Carlisle (2m1f, heavy) last month on his second start, but he needs another big step forward here. |
50/1 |
|
6th 2 |
19th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 1f 33y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
midfield |
50/1 |
|
5th 3 |
4th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
midfield, mistake 2nd, some headway when hit 4 out, weakened before 3 out |
33/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
Won on the Flat at Doncaster (2m, soft) in April and fair efforts in that code on final two runs for Ian Williams; he could make a hurdler but a pretty useful standard is required on this jumps and stable debut.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (4) |
27th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
in touch with leaders, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well, always doing enough |
5/1 |
|
1st 5 (1) |
2nd Apr 2024 Soft 2m 2f 2y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Dual Flat winner at about 2m on soft ground; pulled up on his final run over hurdles but that was a Grade 2 novice and he had previously chased home the classy Dysart Enos at Doncaster; has won off this mark and that was without a claimer riding. |
5/1 |
|
8 |
2nd Mar 2024 Good To Soft 2m 2f 25y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
towards rear |
50/1 |
4/1
Form: 2324-1
Last run: 196 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 123
Showed promise over hurdles in Britain and France for Tom George before winning a 4yo chase at Auteuil (2m1f, very soft) in May for Noel George & Amanda Zetterholm; makes stable debut with new yard going well and he could have a big say now back over hurdles.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
prominent, outpaced and lost position after 3 out, weakened quickly before 2 out |
10/1 |
|
6 |
12th Apr 2024 Good 2m 0f 59y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
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|
7 |
12th Apr 2024 Good 2m 5f 44y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
100/1
Form: 260
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
Second of four on bumper debut at Warwick in May but tailed off at triple-figure odds last month on first two hurdle starts.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 14 |
1st Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Placed off today's lowly mark on handicap hurdle debut at Kempton (2m, good) in April and didn't run badly in a somewhat unsatisfactory race at Uttoxeter last month; back up in trip for today's chasing debut and has possibilities if he takes well to fences. |
10/1 |
|
8th 10 |
18th May 2024 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Runner up in a good ground maiden bumper this time last year; hasn't built on that over hurdles but took a step in the right direction at Kempton (2m, good) latest; could be involved if able to build on that. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
22nd Apr 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, headway after 3 out, went second approaching last, no extra and lost second towards finish |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
Showed ability among his five starts in Irish maiden points, twice finishing second (albeit soundly beaten); bought for £20,000 in May; nicely bred and should have a future under rules, but others are more compelling today.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
24th Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 62y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
held up in rear but in touch with leaders, weakened and lost touch 4 out, pulled up before 3 out |
33/1 |
|
8th 4 |
11th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Displayed some ability in points but tailed off at 50-1 on rules debut at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) in November and a transformation is needed. |
66/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
Fair third on debut in Irish maiden point (3m, heavy) in March but pulled up next time (3m, yielding) and he was tailed off at 150-1 on recent rules debut at Carlisle (2m4f, soft); hard to fancy.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 3 |
5th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Third on debut in Irish maiden point last March but pulled up next twice and has also struggled on his two hurdle starts (big odds both times). |
100/1 |
|
15th 10 |
18th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Fair third on debut in Irish maiden point (3m, heavy) in March but pulled up next time (3m, yielding) and he was tailed off at 150-1 on recent rules debut at Carlisle (2m4f, soft); hard to fancy. |
100/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £51.40 |