Bath & West Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 5f 82y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 5
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
Grand Vendetta fetched €140,000 at the sales back in 2023 and there was plenty to like about his second on debut at Chepstow in December, despite showing his inexperience late. Paul Nicholls’ gelding went one better at Taunton next time and the form has been boosted since, suggesting that a penalty shouldn’t stop him here.
Racecard
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 26 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f GS | 4MdH | 10-12 h1 | 1/16 | Limier d'Arthel (1L) | 13/2 | - | 110 |
| 16 May 25 | Ain Aintree | 17f Gd | 3NHF | 11-4 | 11/17 | Rebel Tribesman (13L) | 9/1 | - | 91 |
| 23 Mar 25 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f GF | 5MdNHF | 10-9 | 1/4 | Couer d'Alene (1½L) | 7/4F | - | 90 |
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 26 | Tau Taunton | 19f Hy | 4NvH | 11-2 | 1/7 | Wandering Ego (1½L) | 4/5F | - | 123 |
| 6 Dec 25 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f GS | 4NvH | 11-2 | 2/11 | Modern Man (8½L) | 5/2 | - | 112 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 9 wins from 27 in the last 14 days (33%)
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov 25 | War Warwick | 21f Sft | 4NvH | 11-0 | 1/6 | Dig Deep (¾L) | 15/2 | - | 117 |
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 25 | Nab Newton Abbot | 21.5f Gd | 4NvH | 11-1 | PU/7 | Byzantium () | 125/1 | - | - |
| 31 Mar 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f Gd | 4MdH | 11-5 | PU/5 | Rascallion () | 100/1 | - | - |
| 23 Feb 25 | Fon Fontwell | 17.5f Sft | 5MdNHF | 11-7 | 5/7 | Gaelic Pride (28L) | 100/1 | - | 76 |
| 18 Nov 24 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f Gd | 5NHF | 11-2 | 3/3 | Maldini Milano (62L) | 28/1 | - | 44 |
| 30 Oct 24 | Nab Newton Abbot | 17f Hy | 5MdNHF | 11-1 | 10/10 | Idaho Sun (64L) | 66/1 | - | 46 |
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar 26 | Sth Southwell | 20.5f Sft | 4NvHM | 11-2 | 5/6 | Edith Pelham (37L) | 22/1 | - | 77 |
| 4 Feb 26 | Lud Ludlow | 21.5f Sft | 4MdHM | 11-5 | 3/12 | Diamond Du Berlais (13½L) | 40/1 | - | 96 |
There are three hurdle winners in the line-up and preference is for GRAND VENDETTA who sets a good standard on his Taunton success.
Betting Forecast:
10/11 Grand Vendetta,
2/1 Sogna In Grande,
3/1 Amatchmadeinheaven,
33/1 Catwalk Girl,
100/1 Sure To Be Sure
Relevant Tips
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