November 05 / 16.50 Aintree

16.50

Good To Soft

Boylesports “Junior” National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4084.5
  • 2m 0f 209y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Boylesports “Junior” National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
42,000gns yearling; third foal; half-brother to two Flat winners; trainer has a poor strike-rate in bumpers but it's an up-and-coming stable and it will be no surprise if this fellow plays a leading role on debut.
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11th

1

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Elogio

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Made a respectable start for this yard in 2m1f-2m6f handicaps but hasn't been so clever the last twice.

14/1

1

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Elogio

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Made a respectable start for this yard in 2m1f-2m6f handicaps but hasn't been so clever the last twice.

14/1

5

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

16:10 Uttoxeter

Elogio

11st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Started off for Lizzie Quinlan with three pretty good efforts last summer (one over C&D) and is versatile regarding ground; returned from layoff with quiet run in July but has possibilities here if that outing brought him on.

20/1

11/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
25,000euros 2yo; sixth foal; half-sister to Triumph Hurdle winner Farclas (who scored on the Flat) and useful 2m3f hurdle winner Folcano; dam Swiss 10.7f Listed winner; represents in-form trainer and she's one to be interested in if strong in the betting on debut.
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6

5th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 5

19:10 Musselburgh

Prontoanita

11st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Iain Jardine

Fair bumper form but hasn't progressed over hurdles and was tailed off on her handicap debut at Kelso (2m2f, heavy); best watched for now.

8/1

7th

6

5th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 5

19:10 Musselburgh

Prontoanita

11st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Iain Jardine

didn't always jump with fluency, always behind

8/1

6th

7

29th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 2f 25y

Class 4

14:28 Kelso

Prontoanita

10st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Iain Jardine

held up in last, not fluent 4th

15/2

14/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; dam placed bumper/2m4f hurdle (RPR 89) for this yard, from useful Flat family; wears a hood on debut which strikes a cautionary note, but Jonjo O'Neill is booked and he's one to watch in the betting.
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1

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

13:57 Perth

Lemoine

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Ewart

In the frame in his three bumpers; hurdle results have been going the wrong way (hooded last time, as on debut) but this is his handicap debut and it could be that he is of renewed interest; market may guide.

8/1

7th

6

5th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 4

16:30 Musselburgh

Lemoine

11st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: James Ewart

raced wide, didn't jump with fluency, in touch with leaders, mistake and dropped to rear 1st, never dangerous

16/1

7th

6

5th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 4

16:30 Musselburgh

Lemoine

11st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: James Ewart

In the frame in three bumpers and similar level of form in two hurdle races at Newcastle, last time fading late on after making the running; this sharper track may suit better.

16/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-sister to 2m5f hurdle winner Stanley Stanley (RPR 106); dam bumper winner only start, from talented family; rare bumper runner for Flat-oriented stable; the betting may be a guide on debut.
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8th

12

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

18:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Edmond

10st 10lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

midfield, towards rear when not fluent 3rd, not fluent 7th, soon struggling

11/1

8th

12

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

18:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Edmond

10st 10lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

midfield, towards rear when not fluent 3rd, not fluent 7th, soon struggling

11/1

4th

3

28th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

15:10 Ffos Las

Edmond

11st 8lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

Won Newton Abbot bumper on good ground in 2023 but she hasn't reached the same standard over hurdles yet, including on handicap debut at Bangor (2m3f, soft; cheekpieces refitted) this month; down 3lb; stamina to prove.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for 175,000gns in October 2020 and he's a half-brother to, among others, Ascot Gold Cup winner Order Of St George; unraced for Joseph O'Brien but he's an intriguing newcomer here (one of two for the yard) and the betting may be informative.
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0

2

30th Jan 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

15:00 Newcastle

Point Franklin

11st 12lb

J: John Kington

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won a Kelso juvenile contest (2m, heavy) on his hurdles debut this time last year; well below that level when returning to that C&D for his only run since; bit to prove after that.

25/1

11th

3

14th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:20 Kelso

Point Franklin

11st 8lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Fifth in both bumpers and improved to win five-runner 4yo hurdle over C&D (heavy) last January; absent since and others have more substance to their form, but he has a classy Flat pedigree and could have more to offer.

9/1

2

15th Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Wetherby

Point Franklin

11st 7lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Has a classy Flat pedigree and he improved upon his bumper form to win on last month's hurdle debut at Kelso (2m, heavy); it was probably a weak race but he could continue to progress and is respected under a penalty.

11/2

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Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
25,000euros 2yo; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to French 2m4f Grade 3 chase winner; trainer's horses tend to improve with time but he's not ruled out on debut.
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4th

5

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:10 Perth

Bois Guillbert

11st 9lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Three-time hurdle winner who has dropped to a mark 5lb lower than when winning on his chase debut last February; he may stage a revival at some stage but has struggled over fences/hurdles on his three runs this season.

50/1

10th

5

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

14:30 Musselburgh

Bois Guillbert

11st 12lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Returns to hurdles off a workable mark but, judged on his chase efforts this term, has a doubt over current form.

25/1

3

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

14:18 Perth

Bois Guillbert

11st 2lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Jumped okay when winning at Newcastle (chase debut) but lacked fluency when disappointing at Wetherby since; not sure what to expect.

10/1

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful Flat pedigree and he was second to a well-backed winner on last month's debut at Market Rasen (1m5f, good to soft), when 2-1 favourite and making the running; sets pretty good standard for the rest to aim at.
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4

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:55 Huntingdon

Notimeforanother

11st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Two-time Flat winner who won on his handicap hurdle debut at Doncaster (2m, good) in January, beating a big field with something to spare; also effective on good to soft; unexposed in this code and this 5yo may well take a 7lb rise in his stride.

3/1

4

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:55 Huntingdon

Notimeforanother

11st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Two-time Flat winner who won on his handicap hurdle debut at Doncaster (2m, good) in January, beating a big field with something to spare; also effective on good to soft; unexposed in this code and this 5yo may well take a 7lb rise in his stride.

3/1

1st

1

28th Jan 2024

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

15:35 Doncaster

Notimeforanother

12st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Ran encouragingly at Sedgefield (second hurdles attempt) on Boxing Day and may well build on that effort; has a handy opening mark judged on Flat form; interesting.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
His dam is from a classy Flat family and he was bought for 130,000gns in October 2020; didn't make the track for Joseph O'Brien but it will be interesting to see how he gets on in bumpers; trainer also saddles fellow newcomer Point Franklin and a market check is advised.
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8th

6

21st May 2024

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:58 Hexham

Rouse

10st 10lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Fell on hurdles debut at Sedgefield (2m1f maiden) last April; has struggled in both starts this year, finishing a tailed-off last on handicap debut at Catterick (2m3f, beaten 92l); tongue-tie and cheekpieces go on with stamina reserves (over 2m7f) questionable on pedigree.

28/1

8th

6

21st May 2024

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:58 Hexham

Rouse

10st 10lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Fell on hurdles debut at Sedgefield (2m1f maiden) last April; has struggled in both starts this year, finishing a tailed-off last on handicap debut at Catterick (2m3f, beaten 92l); tongue-tie and cheekpieces go on with stamina reserves (over 2m7f) questionable on pedigree.

28/1

11th

11

27th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:20 Catterick

Rouse

10st 4lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Rebecca Menzies

Flat-bred 5yo; showed no significant promise in three 2m1f novice/maiden hurdles, the latest his seasonal debut three weeks ago, but has a lowly mark for today's handicap debut and is open to improvement.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam unplaced 6f-1m Flat and 2m2f hurdle, half-sister to three useful Flat winners; has travelled from Northern Ireland to make his debut and his trainer does very well in British bumpers; one to consider.
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4th

3

9th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:55 Perth

Paddy Elvis

11st 8lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: S R B Crawford

Is 0-17 but comes here in good nick, third of 19 in 3m Down Royal handicap ten days ago; he can make his presence felt once more.

5/1

14

30th Aug 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:00 Down Royal

Paddy Elvis

11st 1lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: S R B Crawford

Remains a maiden but went close at Downpatrick in May (2m6f, good) from 3lb lower; had the race at his mercy when a faller at Perth next time; failed to quicken when fourth at Downpatrick when sent off favourite this month but has a 13lb pull in the weights with the reopposing Mister Vic.

10/1

4th

6

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:48 Downpatrick

Paddy Elvis

11st 9lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Remains a maiden but nearly put that right over C&D in May when 4lb lower and had every chance when falling at Perth next time; it wasn't a bad run back there four weeks ago and he's in the mix.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; half-brother to 1m Flat winner Eminent Hipster (RPR 83); dam 1m winner (77) from talented Flat family; trainer has a healthy 18% strike-rate (7-38) in bumpers in the last five seasons and this newcomer is one to be interested in.
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15th

11

8th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:10 Kelso

Monty Nevett

10st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

prominent, hit 4 out, soon lost position, weakened after 3 out

25/1

15th

11

8th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:10 Kelso

Monty Nevett

10st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

prominent, hit 4 out, soon lost position, weakened after 3 out

25/1

Form:

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
80-1, tailed off on last month's debut at Market Rasen (good to soft).
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5th

5

(1)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Gurkhali

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Has accomplished little in his two bumper and five AW Flat races, the latest his handicap debut; moves up from 1m4f.

25/1

6th

9

(8)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:24 Newcastle (AW)

Gurkhali

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Shown nothing in two bumpers nor four Tapeta starts, the latest when seventh on stable debut in a 0-50 classified event here (1m2f; first-time hood) last month; has a BHA rating of just 38 and hard to recommend.

33/1

7th

1

(2)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gurkhali

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

No sign of ability in two bumpers or three Flat novice events on AW when trained by Brian Rothwell; of no interest armed with just that evidence, but the fact he's being persevered with and making his debut for Julie Camacho does offer hope he can do better; hood added; check betting.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam 9.4f AW 2yo winner (RPR 64), half-sister to very useful Irish/Hong Kong 6f-1m performer Classic Fountain and 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase winner Armedanddangerous (RPR 113); might be best watched on debut.
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0

5

29th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 4f 114y

Class 4

13:50 Plumpton

The Old Bull

11st 10lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Tom Gretton

Tailed off in both bumpers and was beaten out of sight at a massive price on his recent hurdling debut at Doncaster (2m, good to soft).

100/1

12th

10

10th Jan 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

12:50 Doncaster

The Old Bull

11st 4lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Tom Gretton

Tailed off at big odds in both bumpers and he needs to be an entirely different proposition on this first hurdle start.

200/1

7th

9

26th Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Carlisle

The Old Bull

10st 9lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Tom Gretton

28-1, tailed off on debut at Aintree (2m1f, soft) last November; a transformation is required in a first-time tongue-tie.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
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8

13th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

13:40 Taunton

Scratch Card

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Rebecca Curtis

Modest bumper effort at Wincanton before departing early when 16-1 for a hurdle at Hereford; now hooded.

66/1

3

26th Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

13:50 Hereford

Scratch Card

11st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Rebecca Curtis

From a good Flat family but weakened out of contention and finished over 8l behind Juggernaut in Wincanton bumper (good to soft) in December; needs to take a good step forward here.

10/1

12

1st Jan 2023

Good

1m 5f 209y

Class 1

15:40 Cheltenham

Scratch Card

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Rebecca Curtis

Non-runners

Scratch Card

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £75.70
Straight Forecast £66.11
Trifecta £606.80

Selections

RP Ratings:

Notimeforanother

SPOTLIGHT:

Paddy Elvis

WEST COUNTRY:

Edmond

Daily Mirror:

Scratch Card

Daily Mail:

Elogio

POSTDATA:

Paddy Elvis

The Sun:

Paddy Elvis

The Star:

Paddy Elvis

The Times:

Edmond

Telegraph:

Notimeforanother

The Guardian:

Notimeforanother

D Express:

Notimeforanother

Daily Record:

Notimeforanother