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Boyle Sports Home Of Early Payout Novices’ Hurdle (Novices’ Championship Qualifier) (GBB) ((Div II)

  • Prize money: £8169
  • 2m 0f 69y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Boyle Sports Home Of Early Payout Novices’ Hurdle (Novices’ Championship Qualifier) (GBB) ((Div II)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 21-332 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Consistent record includes a bumper success on final outing for previous yard; placed in three maiden hurdles since, clear second at Wincanton (1m7f) most recently; holds solid and leading claims.
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3rd

11

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:45 Sandown

Bespoke Tailor

11st 3lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Oliver Signy

Has consistent hurdles form; however, his chance of gaining a first success in this sphere largely depends on how well he responds to a physical tweak (wind surgery since last run).

25/1

7th

13

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:55 Kelso

Bespoke Tailor

10st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Oliver Signy

Bumper winner has finished in the first three in his four maiden/novice hurdles (1m7f-2m1f, good to soft/soft); wears first-time tongue-tie on handicap debut and improvement is possible, but necessary in this hot race.

16/1

2nd

3

14th Jan 2026

Good

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

13:05 Newbury

Bespoke Tailor

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Oliver Signy

Consistent record includes a bumper success on final outing for previous yard; placed in three maiden hurdles since, clear second at Wincanton (1m7f) most recently; holds solid and leading claims.

11/4

15/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Trained on Flat by Ralph Beckett, posting a record of 3-4 (including Listed win) as a 2yo but 0-5 last year; sold for 45,000gns since last run; best form suggests he could make into a useful hurdler.
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1st

2

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:37 Worcester

Square DAlboni

11st 5lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Useful Flat performer who made it third-time lucky over hurdles with a dominant display after wind surgery at Stratford (2m2f, good to firm) two weeks ago; just about sets the standard under a penalty and he could have a lot more to offer in this sphere; strong contender.

4/5

1st

8

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

18:48 Stratford

Square DAlboni

10st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

2yo Listed winner on the Flat; made a promising start over hurdles when third at Newbury (2m, good to soft) in January but was well beaten at short odds at Catterick (2m, soft) later that month; subsequently underwent wind surgery and, if able to reproduce his earlier effort, he's firmly in the mix on this comeback.

4/5

7th

7

30th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

13:10 Catterick

Square DAlboni

10st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

2yo Listed winner for Ralph Beckett who was 0-5 on the Flat last year; fairly encouraging start to hurdle career when third of 11 at 12-1 at Newbury (2m, good to soft) this month; open to improvement in this code and top trainer has 39% strike-rate here in last five seasons; leading claims.

5/6

OUR TIP

Form: 12-13 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Building up a solid record, latterly switched to hurdles with a win at Fakenham and creditable effort under a penalty at Leicester; should run his race but likely needs progress to defy a penalty.
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4

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

15:22 Doncaster

North Of Richmond

11st 9lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

Soft-ground bumper winner who scored on his hurdle debut at Fakenham (2m, good to soft) in October and has shown similar form in defeat on next two starts (1m7f/2m, soft/good to soft); begins handicap life on a fair mark and he's not ruled out.

8/1

4th

1

14th Jan 2026

Good

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

13:05 Newbury

North Of Richmond

11st 8lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Building up a solid record, latterly switched to hurdles with a win at Fakenham and creditable effort under a penalty at Leicester; should run his race but likely needs progress to defy a penalty.

9/1

4

29th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

13:07 Fakenham

North Of Richmond

11st 4lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Won soft-ground Bangor bumper on rules debut a year ago and probably bettered that performance when close second of 13 under penalty at Southwell (good) last December; can win over hurdles soon but Storming George had stronger bumper form and appeals more.

5/2

Form: 9P

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Irish point success in 2023; has achieved little in maiden hurdles since returning from long absence.
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1st

5

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 4

14:15 Fakenham

Painted Wolf

11st 5lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Ben Case

0-5 over hurdles but left disappointing handicap debut behind when close second of four behind a progressive rival over C&D (good to soft) last month, and his Irish point form suggests he'll be fine on this faster ground.

3/1

2nd

3

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

14:54 Fakenham

Painted Wolf

11st 10lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Ben Case

14l Newbury novice fifth at 300-1 was recorded in a falsely run affair (2m); need to put a line through subsequent handicap debut, where badly hampered mid-race, and current attainment level remains conjectural.

16/1

9

17th Feb 2026

2m 4f 118y

Class 4

16:30 Newbury

Painted Wolf

11st 9lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Ben Case

Irish point winner in 2023; ran surprisingly well at odds of 300-1 when beaten about 14l by a well-touted novice over 2m here a month ago; probably flattered as they went no pace but could still be interesting on handicap debut now sent further.

13/2

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: 65-6

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished sixth to notable rival in one of his bumper starts and filled same position at Huntingdon on the switch to hurdles; set for similar outcome unless he shows improvement, however.
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1st

2

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Worcester

Bamber

11st 11lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Unexposed 6yo who showed a tendency to race too freely but also some significant ability when midfield in three novice/maiden hurdles last season (2m, good-soft); makes handicap debut after 100-day break but has potential.

7/1

5th

2

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:40 Taunton

Bamber

11st 6lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Strong puller who has shown a little promise in two bumpers and two races over hurdles; more needed.

20/1

6th

2

14th Jan 2026

Good

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

13:05 Newbury

Bamber

11st 2lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Finished sixth to notable rival in one of his bumper starts and filled same position at Huntingdon on the switch to hurdles; set for similar outcome unless he shows improvement, however.

33/1

Form: 8F0

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Has weak claims on form and a question mark over his jumping; others preferred.
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10th

7

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

19:50 Fontwell

Bushstreet Bowman

11st 5lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Tailed off in his two competed starts in novice events and he's struggled switched to handicaps in last two runs; still unexposed but he was 50-1 at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) last time and needs to leave that form a long way behind.

8/1

11th

4

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

16:40 Chepstow

Bushstreet Bowman

11st 11lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Ben Pauling

Tailed off in his two competed starts in novice events and was pulled up on handicap debut at Huntingdon (2m, soft; 12-1) in February; still early days but he needs a transformation back up in trip.

10/1

5

5th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:35 Huntingdon

Bushstreet Bowman

11st 3lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Not particularly solid on form but is in good hands and may be capable of improvement now handicapping; market confidence should be noted.

5/1

Form:

Last run: 80 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten long way in Fontwell maiden hurdle (2m1f) in the autumn; best watched.
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2nd

8

24th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

14:35 Fontwell

Jacquetta

10st 10lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

0-5 over hurdles but posted good effort when keeping-on second here (2m3f, good) this month and has plenty of scope to build on that performance; no surprise if he features.

11/2

2nd

5

6th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

19:12 Fontwell

Jacquetta

11st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Backed into 7-2 for his handicap debut here last month when also tried in cheekpieces, but weakened when it mattered to be about 10l off the principals; could still build on that as it's early days.

4/1

4th

6

8th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

17:17 Fontwell

Jacquetta

10st 10lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Well beaten on all three hurdling starts (2m1f-2m3f) but has a lowly mark for this handicap debut and good market support will bring him into the equation; sports first-time cheekpieces.

7/1

100/1

Form: 7-67

Last run: 121 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced mare who recorded a meagre RPR switched to hurdles when last seen; opposed.
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4th

5

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

15:40 Stratford

McFlo

10st 4lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Anthony Carson

Ten-race maiden who has finished down the field in her five handicaps and was 13l behind Slack Alice at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) last time; passed over.

25/1

6th

8

12th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

18:16 Market Rasen

McFlo

10st 5lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Anthony Carson

Nine-race maiden who has yet to show any worthwhile hurdles form; finished 28l behind today's rival Brionywells at Worcester (2m7f; 33-1) a fortnight ago; tongue-tie now discarded; better to look elsewhere.

33/1

9th

10

28th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Worcester

McFlo

10st 5lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Anthony Carson

Has yet to show any notable form over hurdles, including in three handicaps; now tongue tied.

33/1

Form: 48

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Plenty to find on the form he's shown in bumper (sole Irish start) and C&D hurdle (finished last); hood fitted.
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7th

6

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

13:00 Newbury

Gulf Coast Highway

11st 2lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Made the frame in Irish bumper but has finished last in a couple of C&D events for new yard; very weak claims.

200/1

11th

6

14th Jan 2026

Good

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

13:05 Newbury

Gulf Coast Highway

11st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Plenty to find on the form he's shown in bumper (sole Irish start) and C&D hurdle (finished last); hood fitted.

100/1

4th

7

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 80y

20:19 Tramore

Gulf Coast Highway

11st 11lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

4yo Gleneagles gelding; half-brother to winners Londonofficecallin (1m4f-1m6f Flat, 2m3f-2m7f hurdle) and Quiet Thunder (2m2f hurdle); dam maiden half-sister to Australian 1m5f Group 3 winner; debutant from highly respected source; check market.

12/1

Form: 2

Last run: 105 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form: 2

Last run: 102 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

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Payout
Exacta £2.30
Straight Forecast £2.65
Trifecta £11.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fire Warning

RP RATINGS:

Bespoke Tailor

D Express:

Lejo Du Seuil

POSTDATA:

Square d'Alboni

Telegraph:

North Of Richmond

LAMBOURN:

Fire Warning

The Times:

Fire Warning

The Guardian:

Fire Warning

Daily Mirror:

Fire Warning

The Sun:

Fire Warning

The Star:

Fire Warning

Daily Record:

Fire Warning

TOPSPEED:

Bespoke Tailor

Daily Mail:

Bespoke Tailor