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8 October 2026
Thursday 8th October
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Tractor Drivers Go Free On 12th November Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 4f 139y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 4
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Light rain
Selection
Selection
Selected At
Nightflyer
Selected at:
5/4
Catterick bumper winner Nightflyer was deemed promising enough to run in a Grade 2 at Aintree in the spring and he managed to get off the mark over hurdles with a smooth win at Uttoxeter last month. This looks like a good opportunity to follow up.
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5/4
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Won Bangor handicap in first-time cheekpieces last month and has big role to play here
32-418
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 108
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep 26 | Wor Worcester | 20f Gd | 2NvHcH | 11-0 p | 8/15 | Lock Stock (26L) | 28/1 | 110 | 93 |
| 8 Sep 26 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 19.5f Gd | 5HcH | 12-0 p1 | 1/7 | Rock Hurley (2½L) | 6/1 | 105 | 114 |
| 9 Jun 26 | Sth Southwell | 20.5f Gd | 4NvMdH | 11-4 | 4/9 | Manalishi (36L) | 100/30 | 106 | 77 |
| 8 May 26 | Chs Chester | 18.5f Gd | 2Hc | 9-10 | 15/17 | Shrimp Shady (19L) | 50/1 | 86 | 72 |
| 1 Apr 26 | Sed Sedgefield | 20f Gd | 4MdH | 11-5 | 2/6 | Bright Legend (4¾L) | 11/4 | 106 | 107 |
| 20 Mar 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 20f GS | 2NvHcH | 10-12 | 3/10 | Sanilam (4½L) | 25/1 | 106 | 107 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
Made all when upped to 2m4f at Uttoxeter last month and still has more to offer
40-521
Age: 4
Weight: 11-5
OR: 112
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep 26 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f Gd | 4MdH | 11-2 p | 1/9 | Jentobello (2L) | 11/2 | - | 109 |
| 27 Aug 26 | Nab Newton Abbot | 18.5f Gd | 4MdH | 11-0 p1 | 2/4 | St Just In Time (2¼L) | 3/1 | - | 102 |
| 11 Jun 26 | Wor Worcester | 16f Gd | 4NvMdH | 10-13 | 5/9 | Shamsat (17L) | 18/1 | - | 91 |
| 11 Apr 26 | Ain Aintree | 17f GS | NHFG2 | 10-10 | 19/20 | Forthfactor (114L) | 100/1 | - | 19 |
| 26 Mar 26 | War Warwick | 16f Gd | 54yNHF | 11-9 | 4/11 | Saint Argente (8½L) | 22/1 | - | 100 |
| 5 Mar 26 | Hay Haydock | 15.5f GS | 4NHF | 10-10 | 5/10 | Turbocharged (46L) | 10/1 | - | 68 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 5 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (31%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 8 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (53%)
Won four-runner Irish point in May; with good stable for rules career
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: -
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 5 wins from 20 in the last 14 days (25%)
Showed promise in points/bumpers but made low-key start to hurdling career last month
324
Age: 4
Weight: 10-12
OR: -
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sep 26 | Fon Fontwell | 19f Gd | 4MdH | 11-1 | 4/5 | Moab (21L) | 9/2 | - | 86 |
| 15 Aug 26 | Per Perth | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 10-8 | 2/4 | Game Shadow (5L) | 6/5F | - | 97 |
| 15 Jul 26 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 10-12 | 3/11 | The Elusive Pike (6L) | 11/4F | - | 92 |
Verdict
Handicap winner Who's Glen is unlikely to go down without a fight but NIGHTFLYER probably has more potential.
Nightflyer
Betting Forecast:
6/5 Nightflyer,
15/8 Who's Glen,
11/2 Port Glen One,
7/1 Downtown Nashville
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