17:30 Hereford 16 Apr 2026
Richard Layton Maiden Hurdle
GBB Race | Class 4 | 4YO plus
Winner £5,446 - 13 ran
wore hood to post, midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 2 out, ridden and headway to lead before last where two lengths clear, kept on well
prominent, left in lead approaching 4th, hampered by loose horse and headed 5th, ridden and briefly led before last where two lengths down, kept on same pace
midfield, in touch in fourth 2 out, soon ridden, went third last, kept on, no danger
held up in rear, headway 2 out, soon pushed along, kept on approaching last where not fluent, stayed on, never nearer
took keen hold, prominent, led 5th, led narrowly 2 out, ridden and headed before last, faded run-in
midfield, in touch 2 out, soon pushed along, faded before last
took keen hold, held up in rear, ridden and minor headway before last
took keen hold, held up in rear, not fluent 2 out, soon ridden, minor headway before last
took keen hold, prominent, ridden and weakened before 2 out, soon tailed off
took keen hold, led, jumped right 1st, ran out approaching 4th
wore hood to post, held up in rear, short of room and unseated rider before 3rd
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £44.95 (10, 8) |
| Win | £19.20 (10) |
| Place | £3.40 (10), £1.20 (8), £2.40 (2) |
| Swinger | £4.20 (2, 8), £15.20 (2, 10), £7.30 (8, 10) |
| Exacta | £63.90 (10, 8) |
| Trifecta | £272.80 (10, 8, 2) |
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Replay: 17:30 Hereford 16th Apr 2026
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 12 | Military Alliance | 6 | 11 4 | - | 25-68 | 328 days | Harry Derham (87 miles) | Paul O'Brien | 7/ 2 | 3:48.67 |
