Trainer with perfect Beverley record in 2025 sends one runner on Wednesday
10 months ago
NEWTON ABBOT
4 April 2026
Saturday 4th April
Yellow underlined races have a myracing selection
South West Rail Solutions Ltd. "National Hunt" Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 2f 110y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 11
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
No myracing analysis available for this race
-
Bet £10, Get £60 In Free Bets
18+. Play Safe. New players using T60 code. Online only. Get £60 bonus split as follows: (i) Deposit £10. Get a £20 Vegas Bonus on selected games (72hr expiry, wagering reqs apply); “(ii) bet £10+ (odds 1/2+) with cash or Vegas winnings (after wager reqs met). Once settled, get 4x£10 sports free bets (valid 7 days, excl. virtual sports). Payment & country restrictions & full T&Cs apply. #ad -
Get £40 in Free Bets + £120 in Royal Ascot Free Bets
18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. £40 in FREE Bets (FB) as £30 in sports bets & a £10 casino bonus (CB). Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. FB applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. FB 7-day expiry. 1 FB offer per customer, household & IP address only. Account & Payment restrictions. 14 days to accept £10 CB, then active for 3 days. CB 5x wagering & max redeemable £100. Game restrictions apply. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. 30 days to qualify. Click for £120 free bet T&Cs. Gambleaware.com T&Cs Apply -
Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets
New customers online only. Eligibility restrictions apply. One welcome offer per customer. Bet a minimum of £/€10 at odds of 1/1 (2.0) or greater across sports or racing (if EW then min £/€10 Win + £/€10 Place) within 7 days of registration to qualify. Receive £/€20 Tote Credit, £/€10 sports Free Bet and 20 Free Spins on Big Bass Bonanza within 48 hours of qualifying bet settlement. Qualifying bet is the first racing pool or sports bet added to the bet slip. 7-day expiry. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. Gambleaware.org.
Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Promising fourth when front-running in big field at Wincanton in December; in the mix
3-994
Age: 6
Weight: 11-6
OR: -
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f Sft | 4MdH | 11-4 | 4/18 | Swingin Safari (15½L) | 125/1 | - | 105 |
| 20 Nov 25 | War Warwick | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 9/13 | Cristal d'Estruval (58L) | 200/1 | - | 69 |
| 25 May 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 11-2 | 9/10 | Suspected (20L) | 13/2 | - | 75 |
| 31 Mar 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f Gd | 5NHF | 11-2 | 3/8 | Nathan's Run (1¾L) | 16/1 | - | 99 |
Good third when dropped to 1m7f at Wincanton and he's open to more progress; shortlisted
43
Age: 5
Weight: 11-6
OR: -
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar 26 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f Gd | 4MdH | 11-1 | 3/12 | Stanners Glen (6¼L) | 28/1 | - | 100 |
| 17 Feb 26 | Nby Newbury | 20.5f Sft | 3NvH | 10-11 | 4/6 | Swindon Village (48L) | 66/1 | - | 72 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
Well held in sole bumper and was pulled up on his hurdling debut last month
8-P
Age: 5
Weight: 11-6
OR: -
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 26 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-5 | PU/16 | Amatchmadeinheaven () | 40/1 | - | - |
| 21 Dec 24 | Her Hereford | 16f GS | 53yNHF | 11-2 | 8/12 | Glancing Jack (26L) | 15/2 | - | 75 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Placed behind Sober Glory at Newbury and was runner-up at Exeter last time; respected
3-332
Age: 5
Weight: 11-6
OR: 115
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 26 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-6 ht | 2/14 | Constellation Walk (4¾L) | 6/5F | 115 | 110 |
| 14 Jan 26 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 3NvH | 11-2 ht | 3/11 | Sober Glory (14½L) | 11/2 | - | 113 |
| 27 Nov 25 | Lin Lingfield | 16f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 ht1 | 3/5 | Mossy Fen Road (13L) | 11/1 | - | 108 |
| 27 Mar 25 | War Warwick | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 10-9 | 3/11 | Liam Mera Kai (3L) | 3/1F | - | 92 |
Point winner but was well-held third on hurdling debut at Fontwell; needs improvement
3
Age: 6
Weight: 11-6
OR: -
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 26 | Fon Fontwell | 17.5f Sft | 4MdH | 11-2 | 3/11 | Catch On Me (14L) | 5/1 | - | 97 |
Well-related 5yo but he was well held in sole bumper; now goes hurdling after a break
8
Age: 5
Weight: 11-6
OR: -
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 25 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f Sft | 5NHF | 11-2 | 8/15 | Analitheia (30L) | 9/2 | - | 74 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 7 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (39%)
French bumper winner who was a close second over hurdles at Exeter last month; respected
41/F2
Age: 5
Weight: 11-6
OR: -
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 26 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-2 h1 | 2/16 | Amatchmadeinheaven (1L) | 8/1 | - | 109 |
| 22 Jan 26 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f Sft | 4MdH | 11-5 | F/16 | Double Measure () | 9/2 | - | - |
| 14 Apr 24 | Mli Moulins | 12f Sft | 3yNHF | 10-3 | 1/7 | Lavriot Star (9L) | 18/5 | - | - |
| 31 Mar 24 | Lig Lignieres | 12f Hy | 3yMdNHF | 10-1 | 4/8 | Lincoln Du Seuil (5½L) | 18/1 | - | - |
Pulled up on hurdling debut last spring and he now returns for another new yard; opposable
727P-
Age: 6
Weight: 11-6
OR: -
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 25 | Fon Fontwell | 17.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-5 | PU/10 | Le Tiep's Sacre () | 125/1 | - | - |
| 5 Dec 24 | Mar Market Rasen | 16.5f GS | 5MdNHF | 11-2 | 7/8 | Silver Hill (16L) | 22/1 | - | 85 |
| 7 Jul 24 | Mar Market Rasen | 16.5f Gd | 5MdNHF | 11-0 | 2/9 | I'd Go Maniac (5½L) | 22/1 | - | 84 |
| 19 Jun 24 | Wor Worcester | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 10-9 | 7/11 | Holokea (14½L) | 33/1 | - | 85 |
Massive prices and she's finished tailed off in two hurdle runs at Exeter (2m) this spring
09
Age: 7
Weight: 10-13
OR: -
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 26 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f GS | 4MdH | 10-6 | 9/14 | Constellation Walk (43L) | 200/1 | - | 61 |
| 6 Mar 26 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f GS | 4MdH | 10-5 | 10/16 | Amatchmadeinheaven (87L) | 300/1 | - | 23 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
Her point win is nothing to shout about and she's been tailed off in both hurdle runs
64
Age: 5
Weight: 10-13
OR: -
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 26 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f Sft | 4MdHM | 11-5 | 4/10 | Fern Gully (46L) | 16/1 | - | 65 |
| 29 Jan 26 | Wcn Wincanton | 21.5f Hy | 4NvHM | 11-3 | 6/11 | Coolanna (56L) | 40/1 | - | 50 |
Struggled in two bumpers this year and can only be watched on hurdling debut
00
Age: 5
Weight: 10-13
OR: -
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mar 26 | Her Hereford | 16f Gd | 5MdNHFM | 11-2 | 12/14 | Seven Stars (109L) | 250/1 | - | 10 |
| 29 Jan 26 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f Hy | 5MdNHFM | 11-2 | 10/10 | Western Charm (114L) | 100/1 | - | - |
6
BF
Hardly Surprising t
J: Bryan Carver
T: Harry Fry
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 3 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (25%)
533
Age: 5
Weight: 11-6
OR: 117
Days: 71
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 26 | Don Doncaster | 19.5f Sft | 4MdH | 11-10 t | 3/13 | Rathkenny (7L) | 11/8F | - | 116 |
| 29 Nov 25 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 19.5f Sft | 4MdH | 11-3 t | 3/9 | Atlantic Lad (1L) | 7/4 | - | 111 |
| 7 Nov 25 | Fon Fontwell | 17.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 t1 | 5/14 | Kocktail Bleu (20L) | 16/5 | - | 96 |
Verdict
Owner JP McManus has a strong hand with Limier D'Arthel and HARDLY SURPRISING, with slight preference for the latter.
Hardly Surprising
Betting Forecast:
15/8 Hardly Surprising,
11/4 Dutch Corner,
7/2 Limier d'Arthel,
8/1 Dante's Rocco,
10/1 Handmedownastar,
11/1 JPR Two,
12/1 Ask A Sainte,
40/1 Poet's Muse,
50/1 Docteur Romeo,
100/1 Warfleet,
Mrs Pen,
Saffron Belle
Relevant Tips
No tips currently available.
Top News
Andrew Balding sends two on the 780-mile round trip to Hamilton on Wednesday
10 months ago
'The nibbles in the market are encouraging' - Adrian Wall's tip for the Mayo National
10 months ago
Willie Mullins is busy at Ballinrobe on Monday and the bookies will hate this Lucky 15
10 months ago
The British had great success at the Curragh on Saturday - here's their Sunday best
10 months ago
