Virgin Bet Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) (4YO plus)
2m 190y Good to Soft
Sunny spells
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101 Expert View: Ran to form when fourth beaten 11l in a maiden hurdle at Catterick latest; effective 2m; useful flat winner should be capable of much better over hurdles now handicapping.
Form Snapshot: Placed in a hurdle race from three NH starts. Finished 11l behind Itsinthename when fourth of 9 at 4-1 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Catterick over 2m (good to soft) last month.
100 Expert View: Outpaced, ran to current form beaten 10l in a handicap hurdle at Musselburgh last time; suited by 2m on a sound surface; improvement on recent form required.
Form Snapshot: A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good to soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 10l behind Light Fandango at 18-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m 1f (good to soft) earlier this month.
104 Expert View: Fell in a handicap hurdle at Carlisle latest; effective 2m/2m1f, acts on soft and good, goes well at Market Rasen and Carlisle; handicapper has relented and hinted at revival last time.
Form Snapshot: Winner of seven hurdle races at 2m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Fell at the last when 25-1 at Carlisle over 2m 1f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Queen Roslyn earlier this month on her latest outing.
94 Expert View: Never threatened well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen latest; returning from a break; effective around 2m, acts on soft, good; going wrong way.
Form Snapshot: A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Castanea Breeze when last of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 7f (good to soft) in December last year.
86 Expert View: Green, mistakes, never threatened comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Uttoxeter last time; likely needs further than 2m under rules; needs more in handicaps.
Form Snapshot: Placed in a point-to-point from four starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Top Jimmy when sixth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (good to soft) in October last year.
98 Expert View: Ran to form 19l third in a handicap hurdle at Sedgefield most recent run; second run after wind op; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft, good; in good form for new yard.
Form Snapshot: A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Third of 9 behind Cosmic Soul beaten 20l at 17-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (good) earlier this month.
101 Expert View: Did plenty early and set it up for closers well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Musselburgh latest; cheekpieces first time; effective at 2m, acts with cut; handicapper given him a chance but needs more.
Form Snapshot: A winner of a point-to-point at 2m 4f. Beaten 11l behind Light Fandango at 12-1 when eighth of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m 1f (good to soft) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
92 Expert View: Ran to form beaten 1/2l off a 21lb lower mark here last time; effective 2m; inconsistent in short hurdles career; risky.
Form Snapshot: Placed in a hurdle race from four NH starts. Pulled up 3 out when 40-1 at Aintree over 2m (good) in a hurdle race won by Come On Nia in May last year on his latest NH outing.
96 Expert View: Improved a little in first time tongue tie well beaten in a novice hurdle at Kelso latest; trainer in form; effective at 2m in bumpers; needs to build on latest now handicapping.
Form Snapshot: Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Kaka's Cousin when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (heavy) last month.
97 Expert View: No-show from off the pace comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Catterick last time; off a short-break; effective around 8-10f on the Flat, acts on soft and good to firm; new trip could suit.
Form Snapshot: Yet to place in three starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Belaya River when fifth of 9 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Catterick over 2m (soft) in January.
69 Expert View: Keen, showed little well beaten in a maiden hurdle here latest; likely to need more time.
Form Snapshot: Unplaced in all five starts. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Jimbo Sport when eighth of 12 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (good to soft) last month.
96 Expert View: Green, mistakes, ran to form down the field in a novice hurdle at Wetherby most recent; tongue-tie first time; usually held up; effective 2m, acts on good; promise in bumpers and a point, could progress now handicapping over hurdles.
Form Snapshot: Placed in a point-to-point from six starts. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Minstrel Knight when 10th of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m (soft) in December last year. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
93 Expert View: May not have stayed comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Carlisle last time; effective 10-12f on flat, 2m over hurdles, acts on good, soft; Irish form franked at Listed level, yet to fire for new yard.
Form Snapshot: Placed in a hurdle race from five NH starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Scairp Dubh when sixth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 3f (soft) last month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
75 Expert View: Never in the race down the field in a novice hurdle at Ayr most recent; returning from a break; may need further than 2m under rules; yet to show anything.
Form Snapshot: Unplaced in all six starts. Well beaten at 300-1 behind Upon Tweed when 10th of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ayr over 2m (heavy) in December last year. Runs from 10lb out of handicap. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
TRAVIS WHEATLEY is taken to get off the mark over timber. Adam Nicol's inmate ran better than the beaten distance suggests when eighth in a class 2 at Musselburgh and he may be able to navigate these markedly calmer waters. Newport has solid place prospects, while Natzor probably has room for manoeuvre off today's rating and could also have a say.
Multiple Flat winner Roarin' Success is likely much better than she has shown so far over hurdles. She's had a wind op and could prove well ahead of her mark on her handicap debut but she will need to be to defeat LADY BABS. The selection has been struggling this term but she has plummeted down the weights as a result and hinted at a revival last time. She's now 9lb below her last winning mark and with an easy lead possible she could be tough to peg back. Littletown Lad is yet to match his bumper form of hurdles but he's been given a basement opening mark and could improve in a first time tongue tie. He can do best of the rest.
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4, 2 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 |
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 190y | 3:57.43 |
