16.08
GoodKen Boulton Memorial (For The Ken Boulton Memorial Trophy) Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4066.37
- 1m 7f 168y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £7.00
- Place: £1.90
Form: 1545-2 D BF
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Won twice on the Flat and over hurdles; had been chasing before beaten 9l in a Bangor handicap hurdle (2m, good) and that was after 173 days away; on last winning mark if he can find something on that form. |
9/2 |
|
5th 9 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Failed to complete two of his three chases in the autumn and now reverts to hurdling after a break; suited by this C&D and only 1lb above his last winning mark but entitled to benefit from this outing. |
12/1 |
|
7 |
17th Oct 2025 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Dual Flat and dual hurdle winner, with latest success gained here (2m, good) in July; not bred for chasing but held every chance before penultimate-fence mishap at Kelso (2m1f, good) last month and is dropped in grade here. |
7/2 |
7/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 316-13 D BF
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
16th Jul 2025 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Went up 10lb for winning comfortably at Fontwell (2m1f, good) and that was a factor in him finishing third in a small field at Fakenham; still lightly raced though and could have more to offer. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
1st Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 3y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Disappointed on handicap debut in the autumn but returned from break with 16l win at Fontwell (2m1f, good) last month and is now 2-4 over hurdles; 10lb higher here but could easily have more to offer. |
8/11 |
|
3rd 1 |
1st Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 3y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Disappointed on handicap debut in the autumn but returned from break with 16l win at Fontwell (2m1f, good) last month and is now 2-4 over hurdles; 10lb higher here but could easily have more to offer. |
8/11 |
4/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 36521- D
Last run: 255 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 2f 148y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Has three wins in this sphere and made a solid return when runner-up at Warwick (2m, good) ten days ago following a six-month break; should be thereabouts. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
20th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
In decent form when last seen in November, winning a seller at Huntingdon and not beaten far in a better race there subsequently; this looks a competitive race for his return to action but he is not discounted. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Won this race in 2024 and has posted a couple of good efforts since returning from a layoff in the summer; major player if on song today but didn't really fire at Market Rasen last month and regular rider Alex Chadwick is on stablemate Mermaids Cave here. |
7/4 |
7/2
Form: 2P1-21 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (8) |
10th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Ex-French 1m3f Flat scorer; a fair 2m winning hurdler for her current yard in 2025 but she was tailed off in 2m Ludlow handicap hurdle last month; needs to take a big step forward on her first Flat run since 2023. |
11/1 |
|
6th 4 |
10th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Skelton mare who had excuses (faced stiff task, bled from nose) in notable handicap returned to favoured good ground last time; quite progressive last spring to autumn and looks interesting off a workable mark back down in class. |
4/1 |
|
14 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
All three hurdle wins have been on good ground so drying conditions are a positive, and she has had to deal with soft surfaces the last twice; however, this is by some way the strongest hurdle race she's contested to date. |
14/1 |
6/1
Form: 0-44P1 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 |
29th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Not quite at her best this year but she was placed at Huntingdon (2m, good to firm) on her penultimate run and is now 6lb lower than for her win at Uttoxeter last summer; could go well back in trip and she's not ruled out. |
8/1 |
|
4th 4 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Not quite at her best this year but has dropped another 2lb since last month's respectable third at Huntingdon (2m, good to firm) and this move back up in trip won't be a problem; probably won't be far away. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
19th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Four-time hurdle winner who is usually ridden patiently; didn't really have race run to suit when keeping-on fourth at Stratford (2m, good) last month and is 2lb lower here; no surprise if she poses a threat. |
8/1 |
7/1
Form: 4/277- D
Last run: 318 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Leads or races prominently; twice made all in the autumn (2m3f, good) and latest fifth at Kelso was a good run as he only weakened late on in a higher grade; respected in the new cheekpieces. |
16/1 |
|
5th 6 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Twice made all in the autumn (2m3f, good) but his progress has stalled on his last two outings and he needs something extra if he's to return to winning ways today. |
12/1 |
|
4th 3 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 75y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Winner on good ground over 2m3f at Stratford and Catterick this season; another fair effort when third of four at Musselburgh last time (2m4f, soft) where he jumped left on occasions; return to a left-handed track should suit and he can go well (won a bumper on soft ground). |
13/2 |
6/1
Form: 7444-1 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
5th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Exploited much-reduced mark at Worcester (2m, good) in May, his second run after a break, and backed up that performance with good second behind unexposed rival there last month; can make presence felt again. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 5 |
17th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Left low-key reappearance run behind him when finishing well to score over C&D (good) three weeks ago and is now 2-11 over hurdles; still on workable mark after recent 4lb rise; high on the list. |
11/4 |
|
1st 6 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Won a good-ground maiden here last June but hasn't offered much in five handicaps subsequently; his mark is dropping if nothing else. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: C119-4 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 |
16th Jul 2025 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Won two novice hurdles last year (2m/2m1f) but has finished last in his two handicaps; now fitted with a tongue-tie; wouldn't want rain. |
14/1 |
|
4th 3 |
13th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Worcester maiden and Fontwell novice winner last summer/autumn; unseen since a 19l ninth of nine on October's Wincanton handicap debut, but retains vast handicapping scope judged on his smart Flat form; can go well fresh though doesn't always. |
100/30 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £35.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £31.47 |
| Tricast | £152.20 |
| Trifecta | £181.00 |
Selections
RP RATINGS:
Forget The WayDaily Mail:
Soleil d'ArizonaThe Times:
Callin Baton RougeLAMBOURN:
Reach For The MoonTOPSPEED:
Light DragoonDaily Record:
Crown Of IndiaTelegraph:
Dog FoxSPOTLIGHT:
Sleeping SatelliteD Express:
Soleil d'ArizonaThe Star:
Callin Baton RougeThe Guardian:
Forget The WayThe Sun:
Forget The WayDaily Mirror:
Reach For The MoonPOSTDATA:
Light Dragoon