Leicester Race 1 - Ebf British Stallion Studs 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
THE BOSS BEAR (4) Made a mess of them when winning by a margin of 3 1/2L last run in a hurdle at Plumpton and promising career start. Winning hope. GEE FORCE FLYER (6) Resuming. Zipped home into 2nd last start in a hurdle at Ffos Las. Jockey Sean Bowen and trainer Olly Murphy go well together. Has a great burst of speed late. In the mix. BOBBY'S NELSON (1) Had a comfortable win by 3 1/2L last run in a hurdle at Ffos Las on a heavy rated track and showing consistent performance in races. Has to be strongly considered. OUT OF THE WOODS (2) Clearly outclassed when 7th last time in a hurdle at Newcastle. Has a nice turn of foot. Capable of forward showing and can be competitive.
Jockey: Sean Houlihan
Weight: 74kgs
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Impressive in recent runs. Last start won by 3.5 len Ffos Las on January 8 over 4000m slow going defeating Off The Jury carrying 73kg at $4.30 in a hurdle. The start before that; held ground to the line finished second of 10 runners at Uttoxeter on December 9 over 3200m, on slow going 0.8 len behind Baron Noir carrying 73kg at $4. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 08/01/2026 | 30 | MHDLE 4U | $19,790.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | Sean Houlihan | 73kg | 5:06.05 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/10 | 09/12/2025 | 30 | MHDLE 3U | $15,300.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Sean Houlihan | 73kg | 4:10.68 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 09/11/2025 | 649 | HDLE 4U | $15,240.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Soft | Sean Houlihan | 70kg | 3:57.64 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 30/01/2024 | 100 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $13,070.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Heavy | M G Nolan | 71kg | 4:22.10 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.75 |
| 2/11 | 22/10/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Umma House P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J L Scallan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: D R Fox
Weight: 74kgs
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Third-up today. First-up raced just off the speed and boxed to post a big 6 len win. Hexham on November 7 over 4000m defeating Kool Raoul with 71.5kg at $3.30 in a hurdle. Second-up finished seventh of 8 starters at Newcastle on November 29 over 4400m, 16 len behind Zanndabad carrying 72kg at $5.50. Forward showing expected. Go close.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 29/11/2025 | 22 | HDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4425m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 72kg | 5:24.41 | 8-6-7 | 0 |
| 16.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 07/11/2025 | 230 | MHDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 71.5kg | 5:23.60 | 3-3-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.25 |
| 6/10 | 22/03/2025 | 75 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $55,350.00 | Kelso | 3265m | Good Soft | Conner Mccann | 74kg | 4:02.85 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/14 | 06/01/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Conner Mccann | 68.5kg | 4:05.21 | 10-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Brendan Powell
Weight: 74kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming finished second of 14 starters at Fontwell Park on November 7 over 3500m, 3 len behind Kocktail Bleu carrying 71.5kg at $34. Last start tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len this track on December 28 over 3100m slow track defeating Three Dons with 70kg at $2.90 in a hurdle. Rates well. Big chance.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/12/2025 | 51 | HDLE 4U | $19,870.00 | Leicester | 3118m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 70kg | 4:05.32 | 2-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.88 |
| 2/14 | 07/11/2025 | 200 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good Soft | Robert Dunne | 71.5kg | 4:26.65 | 6-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/04/2025 | 85 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $46,750.00 | Plumpton | 3520m | Good | Brendan Powell | 69.5kg | 4:22.39 | 2-2-5 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/01/2025 | 96 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,300.00 | Fontwell Park | 3567m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 66kg | 4:42.35 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 10/12 | 22/10/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 3 | $7,260.00 | Exeter | 2615m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 70kg | 3:02.00 | 9-9-10 | 0 |
| 24.8L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Tom Cannon
Weight: 74kgs
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Having second run back today. Not raced for 44 days. Fresh up after seven months favourite; tracked on the speed and boxed on to post a big 3.5 len win. Plumpton on December 15 over 4100m defeating Manigod with 71.5kg at $2.30 in a hurdle. Previously second-up to post a big 7 len win. Fontwell Park on May 15 over 3500m defeating Flying Pimpernel with 71kg at $2.50. Ready for sharp improvement.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 15/12/2025 | 214 | MHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 71.5kg | 5:26.38 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/6 | 15/05/2025 | 34 | OPEN HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | Tom Cannon | 71kg | 4:17.30 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 11/04/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,380.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | Good | Tom Cannon | 71kg | 3:51.48 | 7-5-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
Jockey: C O'farrell
Weight: 71kgs
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Resuming after a break; at only start last campaign finished fifth of 13 runners at Warwick on November 20 over 3200m, 27 len behind Cristal D'estruval carrying 71.5kg at $201. Likely to run well.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 20/11/2025 | - | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $12,920.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 71.5kg | 3:52.14 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 27.0L | $201.00 |
Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 71kgs
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Resumes. Finished off last campaign 2 in a small field at Ffos Las November 19 over 4000m, slow track; 1.5 len behind Legendary Luke carrying 71.5kg at $1.60. Previously first up; 3 of 10 starters at Ffos Las October 28 over 4000m, slow track; 4 len behind Starzand with 71.5kg at $3.80. Returning in a winnable race.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 19/11/2025 | 22 | MHDLE 4U | $15,240.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | 5:19.90 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.57 |
| 3/10 | 28/10/2025 | 325 | MHDLE 4U | $15,460.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | 4:57.55 | 8-5-3 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/9 | 07/12/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Boulta P2p | 4828m | Y | J C Barry | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 71kgs
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First-up. Finished off last preparation 5 in a small field at this track November 17 over 4100m, slow track; 33 len behind Kicour La carrying 71.5kg at $41. First up last campaign didn't finish the race at Chepstow October 10 over 3200m. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 17/11/2025 | 38 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 4123m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71.5kg | 5:16.14 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 33.0L | $41.00 |
| 99/15 | 10/10/2025 | 203 | HDLE 4U | $18,070.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | 4:02.37 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $126.00 |
| 5/5 | 21/03/2025 | 105 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $8,170.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 72.5kg | 3:49.86 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 38.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/12 | 06/12/2024 | 188 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,380.00 | Exeter | 3365m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 71kg | 4:15.23 | 8-1-3 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/12 | 01/06/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,710.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Kielan Woods | 68.5kg | 3:59.87 | 2-1-2-2-3-5-6 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Finn Lambert
Weight: 71kgs
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This Soldier Of Fortune bred gelding is now five-year-old and his having his first race start. Purchased for GBP £ 1,000 (Goffs - UK 2025 Spring HIT/PTP Sale). Fitness query makes this debut a tricky race for him.
Jockey: J M Quinlan
Weight: 68kgs
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Second-up today. Last start finished tenth of 11 runners at Newbury on January 14 over 3270m, 45 len behind Fire Warning carrying 67.5kg at $301. At only start last preparation finished seventh of 14 starters at Worcester on September 15 over 3200m, 27 len behind Caelan with 67.5kg at $126. May need more time.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 14/01/2026 | 121 | HDLE 4U | $27,680.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 67.5kg | 4:00.85 | 7-9-10 | 0 |
| 45.4L | $301.00 |
| 7/14 | 15/09/2025 | 118 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 67.5kg | 4:10.58 | 10-8-7 | 0 |
| 27.0L | $126.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/05/2025 | 29 | OPEN HUNT FLAT 4 | $8,170.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | Lee Edwards | 67.5kg | 4:00.00 | 1-6-6 | 0 |
| 33.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/04/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN M 46 | $9,980.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good | Lee Edwards | 67kg | 3:57.78 | 6-6-7 | 0 |
| 15.8L | $26.00 |