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UKO Serviced Offices Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5990.6
  • 2m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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UKO Serviced Offices Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: F12-22

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Dual chase winner (2m2f/2m6f) in France last year and runner-up on all three British starts, including when 2l behind Doughmore Bay over 2m4f here in May and with cheekpieces in a 16-runner novice handicap back over C&D 13 days ago; has the upper hand in theory with 6lb swing from Doughmore Bay but the winner is far less experienced and this is a longer trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

12

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

13:20 Aintree

Ikarak

11st 1lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Olly Murphy

Regular winner, including at Lingfield (2m7f, good to soft) and Ayr (3m, soft) this season; very good third of 24 to Supremely West in the Pertemps at Cheltenham (3m, good) last month but Sean Bowen still deserts him in favour of Hold The Serve.

20/1

3rd

12

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Ikarak

10st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Below form on his only run at this track, albeit two years ago; regular winner, including at Lingfield (2m7f, good to soft) and Ayr (3m, soft) in two of three starts this season, with a creditable third to Kikijo at Sandown in between; up another 6lb but if he's in contention he will be staying on.

50/1

4

24th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Warwick

Ikarak

11st 1lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Olly Murphy

Two from two over C&D, both wins gained this season for new stable; nearly made the frame in Pertemps qualifier at Chepstow last time; commands respect back at Warwick.

5/2

2/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 1 C

Last run: 157 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Every chance when falling two out in an Irish point last November; £90,000 buy before well-backed winner of a six-runner novice here (2m4f, good) in May by 2l from the pretty useful Ikarak, the pair clear; Ikarak reopposes with a 6lb swing but this one looks sure to improve, with this longer trip a likely help.
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1st

7

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

14:25 Uttoxeter

Doughmore Bay

11st 0lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Emma Lavelle

Never landed a blow in Pertemps qualifier at Haydock last time, failing to back up his Windsor effort and taking record since winning on rules debut to 0-9; not the percentage call.

14/1

6th

5

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

15:50 Haydock

Doughmore Bay

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Emma Lavelle

Placed both hurdle starts since returning from lengthy layoff (pulled up after bad early mistake on chase debut in between), finishing second to reopposing Go To War in a competitive 3m event at Windsor (soft) last time; his previous outing over C&D (also soft) resulted in a very good second in a series final; has to enter calculations.

8/1

2nd

8

18th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Windsor

Doughmore Bay

10st 12lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Emma Lavelle

Hinted at retaining ability in C&D event on return from lengthy layoff but this is a stronger race; lost chance with bad early mistake switched to fences since; gained only win in May 2023.

16/1

Form: 6- BF

Last run: 341 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£78,000 3yo; dam point winner, sister to smart Theatre Guide; 7-4 favourite and tongue tied, soon pushed along when tailed off in bumper at Wincanton (1m7f, good to firm) last November; had wind surgery later that month; from top yard and interesting to see if his backers return.
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3

28th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:48 Newton Abbot

Kick Up A Storm

11st 4lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Brings potential into his chasing career but all three hurdle wins were on good ground (2m7f-3m) and he struggled on good to soft the last time (November); the weather forecast is worrying.

11/4

3

28th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:48 Newton Abbot

Kick Up A Storm

11st 4lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Brings potential into his chasing career but all three hurdle wins were on good ground (2m7f-3m) and he struggled on good to soft the last time (November); the weather forecast is worrying.

11/4

8th

1

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

11:55 Doncaster

Kick Up A Storm

12st 5lb

J: Mr Billy Broomfield

T: Paul Nicholls

midfield, headway and prominent before 7th

2/1

OUR TIP

Form: 14/0P- D

Last run: 211 days

W: 11st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Useful form over the Cheltenham cross-country course but did not show it in his only two starts last season; whether this test can see him back to that good level remains to be seen.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

29th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 3

15:20 Plumpton

Diesel DAllier

12st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Richard J Bandey

His last success was in a cross country handicap at Cheltenham in December 2021 but he was a respectable sixth in that same event last month; well into the veteran stage now but he's lightly raced over hurdles and is on a dangerous mark back in this sphere; not ruled out.

12/1

6th

8

15th Dec 2023

Soft

3m 5f 56y

Class 2

15:00 Cheltenham

Diesel DAllier

10st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Richard J Bandey

Won the latest renewal of this race in 2021, and that's not his only competitive form around here; however, his last four races on this course haven't gone so well, including four weeks ago when soon in trouble; perhaps new cheekpieces can help him turn the tide but he's risky at present; 4lb out of the weights.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
10,000euros 3yo; 8th foal; brother to bumper/useful 2m6f-2m7f hurdle/chase winner Tonvadosa, half-brother to three winners including Foryourinformation (bumper/2m3f and 2m4f hurdle); once-raced dam half-sister to useful chaser Wee Robbie; second of six in an Irish point last November and the form has been boosted; bought for £60,000 in December.
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7th

3

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

17:50 Stratford

Mullys Choice

11st 7lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Second in a 2022 Irish point; soundly beaten in three runs over hurdles and pulled up on handicap/chase debut (2m7f) in January when last seen, despite being second favourite; early days at least.

9/1

7th

3

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

17:50 Stratford

Mullys Choice

11st 7lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Second in a 2022 Irish point; soundly beaten in three runs over hurdles and pulled up on handicap/chase debut (2m7f) in January when last seen, despite being second favourite; early days at least.

9/1

0

5

12th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

15:20 Huntingdon

Mullys Choice

11st 4lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Solid second (form has substance) in Irish point; soundly beaten over hurdles for new stable but looks a likely improver now handicapping and switched to chasing; interesting off a mark of just 90.

3/1

Form: 94-

Last run: 207 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Neck second in an Irish point last May and showed renewed promise when fourth of nine in maiden at Chepstow (3m, soft) in March on second start over hurdles; probably needs further improvement but should have potential.
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No Results Found

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eighth foal; half-brother to 3m-4m hunter chase winner Law Of Gold and a point winner; dam German 12.5f Flat/French 2m2f hurdle winner, half-sister to useful French/German 2m-2m2f hurdle winner Nestor; second in two Irish points before sold for £20,000 in April.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

10

7th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

16:20 Newton Abbot

Outside Adesa

10st 8lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Kayley Woollacott

prominent, bad mistake and lost ground quickly 3 out

10/1

8th

10

7th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

16:20 Newton Abbot

Outside Adesa

10st 8lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Kayley Woollacott

prominent, bad mistake and lost ground quickly 3 out, weakened 2 out

10/1

5

19th Apr 2025

Soft

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

14:34 Newton Abbot

Outside Adesa

11st 6lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Kayley Woollacott

in touch with leaders, lost ground after 5th

10/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £6.20
Straight Forecast £7.25
Trifecta £38.60

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Ikarak

SPOTLIGHT:

Doughmore Bay

WEST COUNTRY:

Mullys Choice

Daily Mail:

Kick Up A Storm

RP RATINGS:

Doughmore Bay

Telegraph:

Doughmore Bay

The Guardian:

Doughmore Bay

D Express:

Mullys Choice

The Star:

Kick Up A Storm

POSTDATA:

Ikarak

The Times:

Ikarak

Daily Mirror:

Ikarak

The Sun:

Ikarak

Daily Record:

Ikarak