November 27 / 12.50 Kempton

12.50

Good

EBF Stallions “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4901.4
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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EBF Stallions “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 11- D

Last run: 220 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
From a family that has served his connections well; two from two having won good-ground bumpers at Taunton (comfortably) and Fontwell (cosily) in March/April; promising sort for novice hurdles this term and commands major respect.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

18th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Ayr

Secret Squirrel

10st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Hughie Morrison

Just two starts this season and down the field in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham last month; however, prior to that he was a creditable third of four in the Grade 2 Kingwell Hurdle at Wincanton (1m7f, heavy) and he was a progressive handicapper last term (various ground); not discounted.

7/1

19th

23

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Secret Squirrel

10st 5lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Hughie Morrison

Won a valuable handicap hurdle at Windsor (2m, soft) last winter and probably would have been placed in two others but for falling at the last; showed more than enough to think he retains all of his ability when third of four to Alexei in the Grade 2 Kingwell at Wincanton (1m7f, heavy) on reappearance four weeks ago; entitled to come on for that.

12/1

3rd

4

14th Feb 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 50y

Class 1

13:35 Wincanton

Secret Squirrel

11st 4lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Hughie Morrison

Overall record of 5-12, including three wins at around 2m over hurdles (good to soft/soft); his last win was at Windsor last January but he fell at the last in a major handicap at Newbury the following month and has been on the sidelines since; has something to prove after a year off and this looks tough on the figures.

7/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 1343-U

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unseated rider mid-race at Wincanton on hurdles/seasonal debut; bumper form included a win at Huntingdon (good) and solid effort in Listed grade at Cheltenham (soft); likely player granted a clear round.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

10th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 213y

Class 4

15:50 Stratford

Dancing In Brazil

11st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

disputed lead, lost ground after 3rd, headway before 4 out, pressed leader 3 out

11/4

3rd

3

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:55 Huntingdon

Dancing In Brazil

11st 12lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

led

9/2

3rd

3

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:55 Huntingdon

Dancing In Brazil

11st 12lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

led

9/2

100/1

  • Place: £10.90

Form: 3-0

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in point/rules bumpers in March; beaten long way at Chepstow on the switch to hurdles, having been friendless in the betting; opposed on balance.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

19th May 2026

Good To Firm

3m 1f 10y

Class 3

19:30 Huntingdon

Thank You Maam

12st 1lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Georgina Nicholls

Returned from layoff with three below-par chase/hurdle runs in February/March but, having swapped cheekpieces for blinkers, fared much better on last two appearances; lost out only by a nose after making most of the running at Warwick (3m1f, good) last time; can make another bold bid.

5/1

2nd

2

23rd Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 5y

Class 3

14:30 Warwick

Thank You Maam

11st 8lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Georgina Nicholls

Back hurdling the last twice after a brief stint over fences; the first time he'd worn these aids combined when a front-running third at Wetherby (3m, good; beaten 4.25l); exposed but firmly in the mix.

5/1

3rd

2

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 3

16:20 Wetherby

Thank You Maam

11st 4lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Georgina Nicholls

Not solid on his chase/hurdles form this year; previously a consistent sort in this sphere and has a fighting chance off current mark back down in grade, provided he's resurgent.

7/1

Form: 2-

Last run: 231 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
From a useful French family; shaped with promise in Fakenham bumper (soft) on sole start for Olly Murphy, finishing second; the form is weak but she should progress on breeding and looks one for the shortlist.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:00 Uttoxeter

Floating Line

10st 13lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Nicky Henderson

prominent, not fluent 5th, lost ground after 4 out, weakened before 3 out

16/1

13

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:00 Uttoxeter

Floating Line

10st 13lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Nicky Henderson

prominent, not fluent 5th, lost ground after 4 out, weakened before 3 out

16/1

6

26th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:39 Chepstow

Floating Line

11st 6lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Runner-up in Fakenham bumper for Olly Murphy last April; didn't live up to market expectations in Kempton novice hurdle (2m) in November but is still open to progress.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 44-5B

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Inferior to some of these rivals on bumper achievements; has the best hurdles form, namely his Uttoxeter effort on reappearance, but that is a modest standard; brought down at Fakenham last time.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

2

1st Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:05 Worcester

Borodale

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Off the mark at the seventh attempt when scoring narrowly at Chepstow (2m3f, heavy) in January, left in lead at last; runs off the same mark here but has to put a poor run on chasing debut (jumped poorly) well behind him.

6/1

5th

6

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:45 Southwell

Borodale

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Off the mark at the seventh attempt (just second handicap run) when scrambling home in a 2m3f novice handicap hurdle at Chepstow (heavy) in January, left in the lead at the last; goes chasing off the same mark and still capable of further progress.

3/1

5th

6

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:45 Southwell

Borodale

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Off the mark at the seventh attempt (just second handicap run) when scrambling home in a 2m3f novice handicap hurdle at Chepstow (heavy) in January, left in the lead at the last; goes chasing off the same mark and still capable of further progress.

3/1

Form: 33-0

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished last of 15 in Cheltenham bumper on reappearance, failing to back up his two placed efforts (including at Kempton) last season; may rebound at some stage but others are preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

26th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

16:55 Huntingdon

Highway One O Five

11st 10lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Came good with two good-ground hurdle wins this spring (2m3f/2m); slightly disappointing when only third of six at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last week but may yet have a bit more to offer.

2/1

5

26th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

16:55 Huntingdon

Highway One O Five

11st 10lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Came good with two good-ground hurdle wins this spring (2m3f/2m); slightly disappointing when only third of six at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last week but may yet have a bit more to offer.

2/1

3rd

1

17th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

20:01 Uttoxeter

Highway One O Five

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Confidence never higher following wins in two tactical affairs of late, beating Granny B about 7l over C&D latest (good); 8lb higher in a better race, but plenty in his favour again otherwise.

11/10

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
38,000euros foal, 45,000euros yearling, 40,000euros 3yo; first foal; dam placed in French 2m2f/2m3f chases, sister to French 2m-2m3f hurdle/chase winner Thisbee Du Mathan, half-sister to French 2m1f Grade 3 chase winner Odeillo Du Mathan; sole newcomer in the field; market instructive.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

29th Jun 2025

Soft

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

17:40 Cartmel

Jolyjump

11st 10lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: R Mike Smith

Winning hurdler/chaser for the Moores and still fairly treated on his runner-up efforts at Southwell (2m, good to soft) and Plumpton (2m1f, good) in the spring; picked up for £16,000 last month and shortlisted on stable debut, especially if market positive.

6/1

4th

7

13th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:30 Worcester

Jolyjump

10st 12lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

1-7 over fences and not the easiest to predict; still ran well last time at Plumpton (2m1f, good; first-time cheekpieces) where his jumping got ragged late on; hard to rule out.

3/1

4th

7

13th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:30 Worcester

Jolyjump

10st 12lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

1-7 over fences and not the easiest to predict; still ran well last time at Plumpton (2m1f, good; first-time cheekpieces) where his jumping got ragged late on; hard to rule out.

3/1

Form: 16-9 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Form of bumper debut win at Warwick (heavy) lacks strength; well held in two maiden hurdles since, latest for new yard; handicaps more suitable shortly.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

28th Mar 2025

Good

2m 5f 135y

Class 5

14:40 Fontwell

The Cox Express

11st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

midfield, in rear when mistake 3rd, struggling 10th, detached when almost fell 11th

6/1

7

20th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 110y

Class 5

14:35 Lingfield

The Cox Express

10st 11lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Second of 15 on chase debut at Exeter (2m3f, good to soft) in December and ran below market expectations next time (2m7f); question marks over today's distance but that penultimate effort commands respect.

7/1

8th

9

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

15:50 Taunton

The Cox Express

10st 11lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Robert Walford

towards rear

4/1

Form: 86P-

Last run: 280 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Holds poor claims on his form shown in three starts last winter; may find his level in handicaps shortly.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

10th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 164y

Class 5

15:00 Plumpton

Spicy Nelson

10st 2lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Hasn't lived up to market expectations since switched to handicap hurdles; not bred for fences but he must be thought capable of better and this isn't strong; cheekpieces tried after one run in blinkers.

10/1

7th

11

10th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

14:00 Fontwell

Spicy Nelson

10st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Yet to play a serious part in four handicaps, despite being a short price for the latest two; interesting to see if his supporters keep the faith now blinkers are added; 8lb wrong.

8/1

7th

11

10th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

14:00 Fontwell

Spicy Nelson

10st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Yet to play a serious part in four handicaps, despite being a short price for the latest two; interesting to see if his supporters keep the faith now blinkers are added; 8lb wrong.

8/1

Form: 5-226

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Good second in his last two spring bumper starts in Ireland for Peter Fahey; form dipped at Wincanton on stable/hurdles debut but the soft going was a possible excuse; should bounce back and play a big role granted better ground.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

5

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:07 Wincanton

Perfect Nelson

11st 12lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Unplaced all five hurdling starts but last month's 36l defeat at Taunton (2m3f) came on heavy ground and after a 659-day absence; no surprise if he gets closer to the target here.

16/1

8th

3

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

14:15 Taunton

Perfect Nelson

11st 11lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Runner-up in Irish bumpers (good/yielding) but failed to make an impact in four hurdle starts for this yard in the 2023-24 season, including when 28-1 for soft-ground C&D handicap debut; still has time on his side but would need to see market support to consider after 659 days off.

16/1

6th

8

24th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

18:25 Taunton

Perfect Nelson

11st 6lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Placed in an Irish bumper; has little to boast about in Britain and trailed Centara by some 20l over C&D when last seen in December; doesn't look on a good mark for handicap debut.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.80
Straight Forecast £12.56
Trifecta £496.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Secret Squirrel

LAMBOURN:

Floating Line

WEST COUNTRY:

Perfect Nelson

POSTDATA:

Borodale

D Express:

Dancing In Brazil

The Guardian:

Floating Line

The Star:

Floating Line

The Times:

Secret Squirrel

Telegraph:

Secret Squirrel

Daily Mail:

Secret Squirrel

Daily Mirror:

Secret Squirrel

The Sun:

Secret Squirrel

Daily Record:

Secret Squirrel