May 06 / 15.30 Kempton

15.30

Good

Molson Coors Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 2m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Molson Coors Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £1.91
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 332P- BF

Last run: 96 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Winning pointer; placed in his only bumper and again in two maidens at Ascot, over 2m3f on good and 2m5f on good to soft; stopped quickly and was pulled up at Exeter but probably best to put a line through that; had wind surgery and retains signficant potential.
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4

24th Oct 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Cheltenham

Ideal Des Bordes

11st 12lb

J: Mr Daniel Williams

T: Nicky Henderson

Made bright start to chasing career in early 2024, winning at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) before clear second at Kempton (3m, good to soft), but dropped out of contention worryingly quickly on final two starts last season (had wind op in between) and needs to prove his wellbeing.

12/1

5th

7

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 2

13:43 Ayr

Ideal Des Bordes

10st 7lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Good-ground maiden hurdle winner who scored on his chase debut at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) in January before clear second to Eyed at Kempton (3m, good to soft); flopped at Kempton last time but has had wind surgery since and it will be no surprise if he bounces back with a bold show.

10/1

5th

7

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 2

13:43 Ayr

Ideal Des Bordes

10st 7lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

took keen hold, prominent, briefly led 2nd

10/1

11/10

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4- BF

Last run: 104 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
French Flat form much respected; entitled to have fared better than when a remote fourth at Newbury (2m, good to soft) but he was a late withdrawal from a Grade 2 here in February, suggesting that connections retain plenty of faith.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

16th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

15:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Fasol

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Paul Nicholls

Largely consistent 7yo who gave it a good shot from the front when third in competitive Sandown handicap (2m4f, good) last month; eased in grade here and will be fine over the shorter trip; major contender.

9/4

3rd

9

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 178y

Class 2

17:15 Sandown

Fasol

10st 5lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Paul Nicholls

Largely consistent 7yo who recovered from a jumping error at third-last flight to take fourth in Sussex Champion Hurdle at Plumpton (2m, good) there weeks ago; also suited by 2m4f and this track; considered each-way.

12/1

4th

8

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 2

16:05 Plumpton

Fasol

10st 13lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Paul Nicholls

Has won at this trip but last four runs have been over further and he hasn't kicked on from his Musselburgh win in January (2m4f, good to soft; 3lb lower); probably has little margin for error mark-wise and unlikely the same is true about some of his rivals.

25/1

14/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 0/1PP-

Last run: 75 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
His only effort of note was when making all in a Newbury bumper on good to soft; has failed to complete both his hurdles (on good and soft) and Nico De Boinville prefers Ideal Des Bordes this afternoon.
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3

19th Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

16:42 Huntingdon

Gentlemans Relish

11st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

prominent, led narrowly or disputed lead from 14th, mistake 3 out, soon lost position, raced in second when pulled up quickly on turn before 2 out, looked to go wrong

5/1

4th

7

7th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:20 Kempton

Gentlemans Relish

11st 1lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st, lost ground after 2nd

14/1

4th

7

7th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:20 Kempton

Gentlemans Relish

11st 1lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st, lost ground after 2nd

14/1

Form: 5/522- BF

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Ran well to be fifth in a good bumper; has just missed out over hurdles at Sandown and Exeter (soft for both at about 2m) but clearly up to winning a race of this nature; should have no trouble in staying.
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4th

4

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

16:10 Catterick

Isocrate

12st 2lb

J: Mr William Brown

T: W J Brown

Won a four-runner handicap chase for the O'Neills in June (2m4f, good); bought for £10,000 in October; good second to a subsequent useful winner in a point in January (3m, soft) but rather disappointing last time; each-way chance.

12/1

4

31st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Worcester

Isocrate

11st 11lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won at Warwick (2m4f, good) in June and bounced back from lesser run when 4l second to Zacony Rebel over this C&D (good) in first-time cheekpieces (retained); effective on soft ground earlier in career; could be involved.

8/1

2nd

3

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:10 Worcester

Isocrate

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Rallied well to open account in small field at Warwick (2m4f, good) last month, his fourth start over fences, but was well below that level on latest outing and needs to respond well to first-time cheekpieces here.

5/1

Form: P0-

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up and tailed off in maidens at Doncaster (soft) and Market Rasen (good to soft); all to prove.
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11th

13

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

14:40 Perth

Jukebox Fury

10st 6lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Nicky Henderson

Last season he won 3m handicaps at Doncaster and Wetherby (both on good ground); his Ffos Las return was encouraging given the time he'd been absent and the soft conditions; in this scenario he's unexposed; considered.

15/2

4th

3

16th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ffos Las

Jukebox Fury

11st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Lightly raced 7yo who struck form at around this time last year, winning 3m handicaps at Doncaster and Wetherby (both on good ground); open to further improvement but this hat-trick attempt comes after a long absence and the different trip-and-ground combination is not sure to suit.

9/2

1st

2

18th Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:10 Wetherby

Jukebox Fury

11st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

made all, increased tempo before 3 out, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and wandered around approaching last, kept on well run-in, comfortably

5/2

Form: 0P5-

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fairly forgettable so far in a bumper and two hurdles, the latest races on heavy and good ground; weak form claims.
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3rd

1

27th Mar 2025

Good

3m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:57 Warwick

Honey Jack

11st 12lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Clearcut winner of his second handicap start (3m, good to soft) and a tongue-tie is now added after reportedly making a noise back at Taunton last time; 6lb higher than for his win but firmly enters the reckoning.

5/1

5th

6

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

14:05 Taunton

Honey Jack

11st 3lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Favourite in ten-runner contest over C&D (good to soft) in November for his second handicap and registered a clearcut win, responding well to lead between the last two flights; up 6lb but looks the type to improve further.

7/2

5th

6

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

14:05 Taunton

Honey Jack

11st 3lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Favourite in ten-runner contest over C&D (good to soft) in November for his second handicap and registered a clearcut win, responding well to lead between the last two flights; up 6lb but looks the type to improve further.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 5-

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stayed well on the Flat when with Ed Bethell, though plied his trade at an ordinary level; ended up tailed off on hurdling debut at Fakenham and he looks up against it.
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7th

1

6th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Kempton

Big Cheese

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

prominent, struggling after 7th, weakened after 3 out, tailed off

20/1

7th

1

6th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Kempton

Big Cheese

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Stayed well on the Flat when with Ed Bethell, though plied his trade at an ordinary level; ended up tailed off on hurdling debut at Fakenham and he looks up against it.

20/1

5th

1

12th Apr 2024

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

14:00 Fakenham

Big Cheese

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Fair Flat handicapper for Ed Bethell, winning over 1m6f at Catterick in August when blinkered for the first time; no headgear and may eventually need further but an interesting newcomer.

4/1

Form: 7P-

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Midfield in an AW bumper and then pulled up in an Ascot maiden for which he was 150-1; cheekpieces added.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

6th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Kempton

Jasper Boy

11st 4lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Nick Gifford

in rear, reminders when hit 3rd, soon lost ground quickly, tailed off when pulled up before 5th

100/1

7

6th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Kempton

Jasper Boy

11st 4lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Nick Gifford

Midfield in an AW bumper and then pulled up in an Ascot maiden for which he was 150-1; cheekpieces added.

100/1

7

24th Mar 2024

Good

2m 3f 58y

Class 3

13:35 Ascot

Jasper Boy

11st 7lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Outpaced before making some late headway into midfield in an AW bumper in December (11-1); this should reveal more.

66/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £4.30
Straight Forecast £3.80
Trifecta £12.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ideal Des Bordes

WEST COUNTRY:

Fasol

Telegraph:

Gentleman's Relish

Daily Record:

Isocrate

RP RATINGS:

Ideal Des Bordes

TOPSPEED:

Ideal Des Bordes

POSTDATA:

Ideal Des Bordes

LAMBOURN:

Ideal Des Bordes

The Guardian:

Ideal Des Bordes

Daily Mail:

Ideal Des Bordes

D Express:

Ideal Des Bordes

Daily Mirror:

Ideal Des Bordes

The Sun:

Ideal Des Bordes

The Star:

Ideal Des Bordes

The Times:

Fasol