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Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Novices' Hurdle (Go North Night Nurse Hurdle Series Qual') (GBB) (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 4f 62y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 13
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Partly cloudy
Selection
Selection
Selected At
Sanilam
Selected at:
6/1
Bumper winner on only outing in Ireland and got off the mark over hurdles in a 2m Ayr maiden in January. Could only muster up fourth when last seen but should relish this step up in trip.
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No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Bumper winner; won Ayr novice in January and fair 4th last time; up in trip; hood tried.
5-6314
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: 114
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 26 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Sft | 4NvH | 11-12 | 4/8 | Stede Bonnet (15L) | 7/2 | 115 | 112 |
| 2 Jan 26 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Sft | 4MdH | 11-8 | 1/13 | Wilstar (3½L) | 11/4 | - | 112 |
| 7 Dec 25 | Kel Kelso | 16f Sft | 3MdH | 11-2 | 3/9 | Great Fleet (7L) | 7/2 | - | 104 |
| 25 Oct 25 | Kel Kelso | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 6/14 | Smoke Trail (25L) | 3/1 | - | 93 |
| 25 Apr 25 | Per Perth | 16f GS | 4NHF | 11-2 | 5/13 | Wilstar (4¾L) | 12/1 | - | 109 |
| 8 Mar 25 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Sft | 5NHF | 11-4 | 1/10 | Wanderinginthedark (1L) | 22/1 | - | 106 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Bumper winner, who has finished first and second in two 2m3f novices at Catterick; chance
14-512
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: 117
Days: 61
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 26 | Cat Catterick | 19.5f Gd | 4NvH | 11-12 | 2/6 | In The Age (nk) | 9/4 | - | 120 |
| 21 Nov 25 | Cat Catterick | 19.5f Gd | 4NvH | 11-0 | 1/5 | Jonquilla (1½L) | 4/9F | - | 103 |
| 23 Oct 25 | Fon Fontwell | 19f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 5/8 | Fortune Timmy (13½L) | 7/4F | - | 107 |
| 1 Feb 25 | San Sandown | 16f Hy | 2NHF | 11-8 | 4/7 | Crackerjacque (8¾L) | 11/2 | - | 110 |
| 5 Dec 24 | Mar Market Rasen | 16.5f GS | 5MdNHF | 11-2 | 1/8 | Orderoftheday (¾L) | 9/2 | - | 101 |
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Wind Op - Second run after wind operation
Home-bred by Yeats; creditable fourth in a bumper here on debut in January; should improve
4
Age: 6
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: 47
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle | 17f GS | 5NHF | 11-5 | 4/15 | Ronnie Russet (19½L) | 6/1 | - | 92 |
Bumper winner; fair 3rd on second hurdle starts, but disappointing next time; a possible
19-037
Age: 6
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: 79
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec 25 | Crl Carlisle | 19.5f Sft | 4MdH | 11-4 | 7/8 | Kent De Thaix (48L) | 16/1 | - | 71 |
| 8 Nov 25 | Kel Kelso | 22.5f GS | 4NvH | 10-9 | 3/7 | Walks The Talk (12L) | 18/1 | - | 102 |
| 5 Oct 25 | Kel Kelso | 16f Gd | 4NvH | 11-3 | 11/13 | Caballo De Guerra (62L) | 100/30 | - | 52 |
| 22 Mar 25 | Kel Kelso | 16f GS | 2NHF | 11-9 | 9/10 | Is This For Real (37L) | 15/2 | - | 66 |
| 9 Nov 24 | Kel Kelso | 16f GS | 4NHF | 10-13 | 1/7 | Beyond The Verge (1¾L) | 13/8F | - | 94 |
Cost £1,000 having won Irish point in 2023; hurdles debut after long break; best watched
Form:
Age: 8
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: -
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
Won bumper in August and maiden hurdle in September; not done as well since; interesting
21F16P
Age: 6
Weight: 11-5
OR: 121
Days: 73
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec 25 | Thu Thurles | 22.5f Y/Sft | NvH | 11-7 t1 | PU/9 | Long Branch () | 22/1 | 120 | - |
| 25 Oct 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Gd | 2NvH | 11-0 | 6/13 | Conman John (24L) | 8/1 | - | 103 |
| 5 Sep 25 | Klb Kilbeggan | 19.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 | 1/15 | Itsallinthegenes (½L) | 2/1F | - | 119 |
| 25 Aug 25 | Dpt Downpatrick | 22f Gd | MdH | 11-9 | F/6 | Penny Perfect () | 5/2J | - | 107 |
| 10 Aug 25 | Dpt Downpatrick | 19f Gd | NHF | 11-7 | 1/5 | Scary Askari (4L) | 4/5F | - | 107 |
| 17 Jul 25 | Kln Killarney | 17f Y/Sft | NHF | 11-7 | 2/7 | Palpatate (1½L) | 5/2 | - | 105 |
Irish point winner; cost £58,000 but well beaten on both starts over hurdles so far
67
Age: 6
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 26 | Ayr Ayr | 20.5f Sft | 4MdH | 11-9 | 7/9 | Apache Tribe (41L) | 40/1 | - | 77 |
| 29 Dec 25 | Kel Kelso | 22.5f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 | 6/7 | Country Code (51L) | 11/1 | - | 76 |
Third in a Musselburgh bumper on stable debut; well beaten over hurdles here next time
3P
Age: 6
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle | 20.5f Sft | 4NvH | 11-5 | PU/8 | Le Beau Madrik () | 80/1 | - | - |
| 22 Dec 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 15.5f GS | 4NHF | 11-2 | 3/7 | Kilaro (10½L) | 12/1 | - | 90 |
£80,000 buy after Irish point 2nd; off 394 days; quite interesting on stable/hurdle debut
Form:
Age: 6
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: -
Irish point win on 4th start in November; quite interesting on hurdles/stable debut
Form:
Age: 6
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: -
Modest efforts in two bumpers and a novice hurdle; would be a surprise winner
099
Age: 6
Weight: 10-12
OR: -
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 26 | Crl Carlisle | 17f Sft | 4NvH | 10-2 h | 9/10 | Johnny's Jury (56L) | 250/1 | - | 59 |
| 15 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle | 17f GS | 5NHF | 10-5 h1 | 9/15 | Ronnie Russet (42L) | 300/1 | - | 62 |
| 10 Nov 25 | Crl Carlisle | 17f Sft | 5MdNHFM | 11-2 | 11/12 | Lune Brillante (73L) | 50/1 | - | 32 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 3 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (27%)
Won a point bumper and a maiden pointing in 2025; poor form under rules; best watched
8P
Age: 6
Weight: 10-12
OR: -
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 26 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Sft | 4MdHM | 11-4 h1 | PU/8 | Apples Jane () | 50/1 | - | - |
| 15 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle | 17f GS | 5NHF | 10-12 | 8/15 | Ronnie Russet (36L) | 28/1 | - | 68 |
Joint winner of a maiden point but well beaten under rules; others stronger
76
Age: 6
Weight: 10-12
OR: -
Days: 47
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle | 20.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-3 | 6/16 | Lewisham Grove (20L) | 150/1 | - | 87 |
| 13 Nov 25 | Sed Sedgefield | 20f Sft | 4MdHM | 11-4 | 7/9 | La Zoubida (43L) | 50/1 | - | 58 |
Verdict
A chance is taken on hurdles newcomer FINBARR, who shaped well when fourth in a bumper here on his debut. Silver Hill is next best.
Finbarr
Betting Forecast:
6/4 Silver Hill,
7/2 Minella Supreme,
9/2 Sanilam,
6/1 Finbarr,
8/1 Talk To The Boss,
14/1 Humble Jumble,
16/1 The Grey Venture,
50/1 Millford Hill,
Old Comrades,
Return To Florida,
66/1 Khaleesi Queen,
Royal Maggs,
Tantivy Vavoom
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