December 03 / 12.20 Aintree

12.20

Good To Soft

Boylesports Best Odds Guaranteed On Racing Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5990.6
  • 3m 0f 149y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Boylesports Best Odds Guaranteed On Racing Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 22

Last run: 18 days

W: 12st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Close second on debut in novice hurdle at Market Rasen (2m4f, good to soft) in October and bumped into the useful Authorised Speed (who is due to run in the 12.00 at Sandown today) when 15l second at Lingfield (2m3f, soft) last time; has shaped as though this step up in trip will be a plus and this unexposed 4yo could have a big say on his handicap debut.
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23

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Broadway Boy

10st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Started this season brightly, notably when second to Kandoo Kid in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury (3m2f, good to soft); he'd have a good shout judged on that display and going beyond 3m2f made plenty of appeal even before that; however, he disappointed at Cheltenham on New Year's Day and ran badly there last month; cheekpieces (tried at this meeting last year, tailed off) return.

66/1

23

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Broadway Boy

10st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Started this season brightly, notably when second to Kandoo Kid in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury (3m2f, good to soft); he'd have a good shout judged on that display and going beyond 3m2f made plenty of appeal even before that; however, he disappointed at Cheltenham on New Year's Day and ran badly there last month; cheekpieces (tried at this meeting last year, tailed off) return.

66/1

3

11th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Broadway Boy

11st 12lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Didn't jump fluently when below par here on New Year's Day; however, he's reportedly had his knees medicated since and two starts ago was a fine second in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury (3m2f, good to soft); two wins here (3m/3m2f) during last season's novice campaign; in the mix if back on song.

7/1

Form: -11422 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row in May (3m/3m2f, good to soft/good to firm) and he's been a good second at Kelso the last twice (3m2f, good to soft); edging up the weights but he's progressing steadily and could again be thereabouts.
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4th

1

6th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:02 Kelso

Brandy McQueen

12st 6lb

J: Miss Lucy Brown

T: Miss Lucy Brown

Won a similar event at Catterick in good style in March (3m1f, good) but pulled up at Hexham last time; needs to bounce back.

6/1

1

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

17:00 Hexham

Brandy McQueen

12st 2lb

J: Miss Lucy Brown

T: Miss Lucy Brown

Quite useful in his prime and he won a point in February (3m, good to soft) before easily following up in a hunter chase at Catterick last month (3m1f, good; Lunar Contact second); strong claims.

5/2

1st

6

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

16:10 Catterick

Brandy McQueen

11st 12lb

J: Miss Lucy Brown

T: Miss Lucy Brown

One-time quite useful staying hurdler/chaser who won a point on second start for present connections last month (3m, good to soft); this tougher, but a contender.

13/2

Form: 00-143 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
All three handicap starts have been over 3m in big fields; won on handicap debut at Punchestown (good ground) in May and he twice ran well to be placed last month (soft/yielding) in races that have worked out well; this lightly raced 5yo represents a good Irish stable and could be in the mix.
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7th

12

9th Mar 2025

Soft

3m 0f 174y

16:45 Naas

Tyre Kicker

10st 6lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won three in a row early in 2023; has finished second in three of his five starts since returning from a lengthy spell on the sidelines; backed up a promising Windsor run when staying on well behind Monbeg Park over 2m5f at Leopardstown last Sunday; would have been closer but for interference; extra distance should suit.

4/1

2nd

11

2nd Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 107y

16:02 Leopardstown

Tyre Kicker

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won three in a row early in 2023 (including here) and back from a long layoff with good second at Galway (2m6f, soft) in October; better again on latest when chasing home a hot favourite in 2m6f Windsor handicap in January (soft), having been hampered run-in; back up in grade here but only 1lb wrong and likely major player.

4/1

2nd

4

17th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 41y

Class 3

16:08 Windsor

Tyre Kicker

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won three in a row early in 2023 and back from a long layoff with good second at Galway (2m6f, soft) in October this term; two lesser efforts over 3m at Navan have followed (the Troytown on first occasion) but he needs a second look for his highly respected stable.

7/1

Form: 07-111

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
3-3 in handicaps following wins at Carlisle (2m4f, soft), Hexham (2m7f, soft) and Newcastle (2m7f, soft); the last two wins have been by narrow margins but he's up just 3lb for last time and this lightly raced 6yo could continue to find the necessary further improvement.
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4th

6

27th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

15:35 Newcastle

Fenland Tiger

11st 7lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won this in 2024 (heavy) and he was a promising second at Carlisle (3m, soft) in November 2025 on his second start back from a long absence; tailed off at Haydock since but he was 7lb out of the handicap and made a bad mistake mid-race; he's one to consider now back down in grade.

4/1

Form: 0452-2

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Possibly fortunate to finish 11l second of five at Hereford (2m5f, good to soft) on recent handicap/seasonal debut but he was behind an improver and he may build on that performance now up in trip, with his half-sister Bonza Girl having won at up to 2m7f for these connections; not discounted.
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4th

4

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

15:55 Haydock

Bonza Boy

11st 13lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Jeremy Scott

Added to his strong chase record at Exeter with a win over the extended 2m1f there (good to soft) in January; just as good when runner-up over 2m4f on heavy at Wincanton since; bold show likely off the same mark.

9/2

Form: 234-15 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
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6th

5

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

16:39 Chepstow

Bobalot

11st 7lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Laura Horsfall

Well beaten before last-fence refusal on latest outing in February but has a largely consistent record over hurdles; will be suited by the trip/ground and has slipped to a good mark; each-way claims at least.

8/1

1

17th Feb 2026

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

14:30 Market Rasen

Bobalot

12st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Laura Horsfall

Has won three times over hurdles and finished third for the fourth successive time in that sphere at Southwell (3m, good to soft) 15 days ago; back over fences after a couple of failed attempts in November 2023 but tends to find at least one too good.

9/1

3rd

2

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:27 Southwell

Bobalot

11st 11lb

J: Mr Sean O’Connor

T: Laura Horsfall

Huntingdon winner in April (3m1f, good); fair runs over this trip on good to soft/soft/heavy on last three starts; each-way chance

9/1

Form: 004070

Last run: 60 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
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7th

12

31st Jan 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

12:25 Limerick

Moyode Mist

10st 6lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: J A Nash

80-rated mare; weak handicap form since Sligo fourth last August; faded badly after a prominent showing when sent back into maiden company at Fairyhouse last week.

25/1

11th

11

25th Jan 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 110y

15:23 Fairyhouse

Moyode Mist

10st 11lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: J A Nash

80-rated mare; weak handicap form since Sligo fourth last August; has the merit of experience; first time with cheekpieces

16/1

Non-runners

Bobalot, Moyode Mist

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £11.20
Straight Forecast £13.16
Trifecta £36.60

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Fenland Tiger

RP Ratings:

Brandy McQueen

The Times:

Broadway Boy

SPOTLIGHT:

Tyre Kicker

WEST COUNTRY:

Bonza Boy

The Sun:

Broadway Boy

POSTDATA:

Fenland Tiger

Telegraph:

Fenland Tiger

Daily Mirror:

Fenland Tiger

The Star:

Fenland Tiger

D Express:

Tyre Kicker

The Guardian:

Brandy McQueen

Daily Mail:

Brandy McQueen

Daily Record:

Brandy McQueen