took keen hold, raced in fourth, improved into second 5th, led after 3 out, shaken up before 2 out, mistake last, kept on well
5 15:53 Kempton 14 Mar 2026
Virgin Bet Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4) (4YO plus)
2m 5f Good (Good to Soft in places)
led, shaken up and headed after 3 out, no impression on winner run-in
jumped left, raced in last, went third 3 out, pushed along before 2 out, held before last
prominent, lost position 6th, dropped to last 3 out, soon detached, tailed off
tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened 2 out, pulled up before last
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £14.41 (4, 1) |
| Win | £4.50 (4) |
| Place | £2.00 (4), £1.70 (1) |
| Exacta | £11.60 (4, 1) |
| Trifecta | £26.60 (4, 1, 2) |
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 4 | Kingston Pride | 6 | 11 7 | - | 121-1P | 99 days | N J Henderson (47 miles) | Nico De Boinville | 10/ 11 | 5:09.19 | |
| 2024 | Good to Soft | 6 | Kamsinas | 7 | 12 0 | - | 3-12160 | 35 days | F O'Brien (95 miles) | Jack Hogan | 5/ 2 | 5:12.22 | |
| 2023 | Good to Soft | 7 | Theatre Man | 7 | 11 9 | - | 232-212 | 79 days | R Bandey (43 miles) | Harry Bannister | 11/ 4 | 5:31.88 | |
| 2022 | Good | 4 | Earth Lord | 6 | 11 7 | - | 32-1172 | 35 days | P Hobbs & J White (155 miles) | Tom O'Brien | 5/ 6 | 5:08.13 | |
| 2021 | Good | 7 | Champagne Mystery | 7 | 11 1 | - | 22P-FPU | 16 days | N J Henderson (47 miles) | Nico De Boinville | 5/ 2 | 5:07.35 | |
| 2020 | Good to Soft | 9 | Up The Straight | 6 | 11 8 | - | 242-173 | 37 days | R Rowe (42 miles) | James Davies | 5/ 1 | 5:18.98 | |
| 2019 | Good to Soft | 4 | Reserve Tank | 5 | 11 7 | - | 371 | 29 days | C L Tizzard (115 miles) | Tom O'Brien | 11/ 4 | 5:17.70 | |
| 2018 | Soft | 8 | Chosen Path | 5 | 11 7 | - | 3-1U3 | 36 days | A King (66 miles) | Wayne Hutchinson | 4/ 6 | 5:18.80 | |
| 2017 | Good | 10 | Cultivator | 6 | 11 7 | - | 10-2136 | 77 days | N J Henderson (47 miles) | Nico De Boinville | 4/ 7 | 5:07.50 | |
| 2016 | Good | 9 | Chartbreaker | 5 | 11 1 | - | 1341-57 | 113 days | P F Nicholls (77 miles) | Sam Twiston-Davies | 9/ 1 | 5:11.10 | |
| 2015 | Good | 8 | Our Kaempfer | 6 | 11 8 | - | 305-431 | 27 days | C E Longsdon (74 miles) | Noel Fehily | 9/ 2 | 5:07.25 | |
| 2014 | Good to Soft | 9 | Andy Kelly | 5 | 11 8 | - | 2-4142F | 35 days | Miss E C Lavelle (66 miles) | R O'Dea | 4/ 6 | 5:20.50 | |
| 2013 | Soft | 9 | Salmanazar | 5 | 11 1 | - | 1-424 | 35 days | A King (66 miles) | Wayne Hutchinson | 13/ 2 | 5:42.90 | |
| 2012 | Good | 8 | Captain Sunshine | 6 | 11 1 | - | 3-2F2 | 28 days | Miss E C Lavelle (66 miles) | D Elsworth | 4/ 9 | 5:30.00 | |
| 2011 | Good | 8 | Basford Bob | 6 | 11 1 | - | 0-42232 | 3 days | J Candlish (184 miles) | A O'Keeffe | 15/ 8 | 5:11.30 | |
| 2010 | Good | 9 | Ravethebrave | 6 | 11 1 | - | 2-145 | 53 days | A King (66 miles) | R Thornton | 15/ 8 | 5:21.50 | |
| 2009 | Good | 6 | King's Forest | 5 | 11 7 | - | 22-513 | 45 days | Miss E C Lavelle (66 miles) | Jack Doyle | 6/ 4 | 5:23.70 | |
| 2008 | Good to Soft | 11 | Quickbeam | 6 | 11 7 | - | 42021 | 36 days | Miss V Williams (130 miles) | Sam Thomas | 9/ 4 | 5:27.30 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 | 4, 2, DNF | 5 |
| 2019 | 2 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 5 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 5f | 4:55.20 |