Ascot Race 2 - Sodexo Live! Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Gbb Race)
OCEAN CONQUEST (6) finished 3.5L second in a 3200m juvenile hurdle at Newbury. Can continue the progress. Leading chance. GALACTIC CHARM (4) showed plenty of ability eleven days ago managing a close second in a 3200m novices hurdle at Huntingdon. Main danger. STAR OF GUITING (7) recorded a second career victory winning by a neck attempting a 3400m hurdle at Market Rasen two weeks back. Makes for plenty of appeal. French Listed hurdle winner SAUVIGNON (1) warrants a second look.

Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up pulled up at Cheltenham in the G2 Finesse Juvenile Novices' Hurdle on January 25 over 3380m. Second run from a spell finished fourth in a small field at Kempton Park in the G2 Adonis Juvenile Novices' Hurdle on February 22 over 3200m, 37 len behind Mambonumberfive with 72kg at $12. Gets a chance to win. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 22/02/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 4U | $147,600.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 72kg | 4:03.40 | - | 0 |
| 37.8L | $12.00 |
0/10 | 25/01/2025 | 231 | G2 OPEN 4U | $147,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 72kg | 4:10.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
1/5 | 08/06/2024 | 31 | LR HDLE CG 3 | $155,230.00 | Auteuil | 3500m | Soft | Nicolas Gauffenic | 65kg | 4:14.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $5.30 |
2/10 | 08/05/2024 | 18 | HDLE CL3 CG 3 | $86,740.00 | Auteuil | 3000m | Soft | Benjamin Gelhay | 70kg | 3:43.79 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.30 |
1/8 | 20/04/2024 | - | HDLE UNR CF 3 | $43,050.00 | Lyon Parilly | 3400m | SH | Benjamin Gelhay | 67kg | 4:16.38 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Paul O'brien
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming finished fourth of 10 runners at Musselburgh in the LR on February 1 over 3100m, 18 len behind St Pancras with 71kg at $2.90. Last start finished fourth of 7 starters at Kelso on February 14 over 3250m, slow track; 28 len behind We're Red And Blue carrying 70kg at $3.30. Has been racing well. Has ability and worth including in this line-up.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 14/02/2025 | 13 | WFA HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Kelso | 3265m | Soft | Paul O'Brien | 70kg | 4:13.27 | - | 0 |
| 28.5L | $3.25 |
4/10 | 01/02/2025 | 148 | LR OPEN 4 | $72,600.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Paul O'Brien | 71kg | 3:41.42 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $2.88 |
1/8 | 06/09/2024 | 55 | HDLE CL3 CF 3 | $60,260.00 | Clairefontaine | 3400m | Soft | Kevin Nabet | 71kg | 4:02.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.10 |
1/7 | 13/07/2024 | 14 | HDLE CL2 CF 3 | $48,310.00 | Dieppe | 3400m | SH | Kevin Nabet | 68kg | 4:06.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.90 |
2/8 | 29/06/2024 | - | HDLE CL4 CG 3 | $37,580.00 | Dieppe | 3400m | Soft | Kevin Nabet | 67kg | 4:00.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.10 |

Jockey: David Noonan
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign 3 of 10 runners at Cheltenham in the G2 Finesse Juvenile Novices' Hurdle January 25 over 3380m, slow track; 28 len behind East India Dock with 70kg at $41. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Uttoxeter July 28 over 3200m defeating Battle Of Omdurman carrying 70kg at $34. Looks tested.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 25/01/2025 | 29 | G2 OPEN 4U | $147,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Soft | David Noonan | 70kg | 4:10.30 | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $41.00 |
3/9 | 27/12/2024 | 41 | G2 OPEN 3 | $145,200.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | David Noonan | 70kg | 3:58.93 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
3/10 | 16/11/2024 | 15 | G2 OPEN 3 | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | David Noonan | 70kg | 3:53.82 | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $34.00 |
3/7 | 01/11/2024 | 34 | LR OPEN 3 | $72,600.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | David Noonan | 70kg | 3:48.10 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
2/5 | 28/09/2024 | 19 | JHDLE 3 | $27,230.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | David Noonan | 73.5kg | 4:13.16 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
1/9 | 09/09/2024 | 14 | JHDLE 3 | $16,510.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Soft | David Noonan | 73kg | 4:09.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
2/7 | 26/08/2024 | 29 | JHDLE 3 | $13,070.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Heavy | David Noonan | 72kg | 4:26.56 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $3.75 |
1/8 | 28/07/2024 | 96 | JHDLE 3 | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | David Noonan | 70kg | 3:43.57 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $34.00 |
6/11 | 23/04/2024 | 13 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good Firm | William Buick | 60.5kg | 2:08.26 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
5/6 | 10/04/2024 | 43 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 56kg | 2:21.62 | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
5/5 | 27/02/2024 | 17 | HCP 3 | $26,500.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 56.5kg | 2:23.87 | - | 1 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Caoilin Quinn
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Last run finished second in a small field at Huntingdon on March 19 over 3200m, a nose behind Wolf Moon carrying 71kg at $3.80. Race before finished second of 7 starters at Sandown Park on March 8 over 3200m, 0.5 len behind Narragansett carrying 74kg at $17. Best form over the jumps stacks up well.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/5 | 19/03/2025 | 11 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 71kg | 4:03.65 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $3.75 |
2/7 | 08/03/2025 | 42 | JHDLE HCP 4 | $31,760.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 74kg | 4:19.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $17.00 |
0/10 | 25/01/2025 | 30 | G2 OPEN 4U | $147,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 70kg | 4:10.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
1/5 | 26/12/2024 | 20 | JHDLE MDN 3U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 3567m | Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 71kg | 4:48.12 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.29 |
2/5 | 06/12/2024 | 44 | WFA JHDLE 3U | $55,350.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3215m | Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 71kg | 4:18.26 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $15.00 |
4/7 | 23/10/2024 | 13 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 54kg | 3:29.56 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
2/9 | 10/10/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $17,530.00 | Southwell | 2835m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 59kg | 3:03.52 | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
3/6 | 19/09/2024 | 35 | HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Yarmouth | 2816m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 59kg | 3:06.96 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
7/8 | 15/08/2024 | 5 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Windsor | 2313m | Good Firm | George Rooke | 51.5kg | 2:26.56 | - | 1 |
| 9.5L | $5.00 |
1/6 | 10/08/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $15,430.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | 2:34.04 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
3/7 | 26/07/2024 | 22 | HCP 3 | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 58.5kg | 2:10.78 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Callum Pritchard
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished 13th of 22 starters at Cheltenham on March 11 over 3300m, 22 len behind Puturhandstogether carrying 66.5kg at $126. Run before fell at Musselburgh in the LR on February 1 over 3100m. Looks tested in this line-up and others preferred.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13/22 | 11/03/2025 | 38 | JHDLE HCP 4 | $143,720.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 66.5kg | 3:57.67 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $126.00 |
0/10 | 01/02/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 4 | $72,600.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 70kg | 3:41.42 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
6/7 | 18/01/2025 | 19 | WFA JHDLE 4U | $30,440.00 | Ascot Uk | 3156m | Good | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | 3:46.25 | - | 0 |
| 33.3L | $15.00 |
1/9 | 30/12/2024 | 16 | WFA JHDLE 3U | $16,790.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 73kg | 4:08.13 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $2.25 |
6/7 | 14/12/2024 | 19 | WFA JHDLE 3U | $42,440.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71.5kg | 4:09.40 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $8.50 |
1/8 | 25/11/2024 | 9 | JHDLE 3 | $17,460.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 70kg | 4:01.12 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.57 |
4/10 | 16/11/2024 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3 | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | 3:53.82 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $29.00 |
2/17 | 26/10/2024 | 9 | MHDLE 3 | $21,680.00 | Galway | 3319m | YS | C Stone-Walsh | 67.5kg | 4:05.01 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
3/19 | 17/10/2024 | 10 | HCP 3U | $36,360.00 | Curragh | 2816m | Y | Robert Whearty | 56.5kg | 3:07.96 | - | 18 |
| 1.3L | $19.00 |
3/10 | 07/10/2024 | 27 | APP HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Killarney | 2212m | Heavy | Robert Whearty | 61kg | 2:38.77 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |
5/15 | 10/09/2024 | 8 | APP HCP 3U | $18,210.00 | Galway | 2414m | Y | Robert Whearty | 61kg | 2:42.70 | - | 12 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Freshened for 30 days. Last outing finished second of 8 runners at Newbury on February 28 over 3300m, slow track; 3.5 len behind Give It To Me Oj carrying 70kg at $3.30. Run before finished second of 7 starters at Warwick on February 8 over 3200m, on slow going 0.5 len behind Aviemore carrying 68.5kg at $6. Racing well. Ideally placed for a return to winning form.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 28/02/2025 | 20 | JHDLE 4 | $18,150.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 4:12.20 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.25 |
2/7 | 08/02/2025 | 21 | JHDLE MDN 4 | $29,950.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | Jamie Brace | 68.5kg | 3:57.06 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
4/7 | 18/01/2025 | 35 | WFA JHDLE 4U | $30,440.00 | Ascot Uk | 3156m | Good | Kielan Woods | 70kg | 3:46.25 | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $151.00 |
7/7 | 14/12/2024 | 458 | WFA JHDLE 3U | $42,440.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Good Soft | Jordan Nailor | 70kg | 4:09.40 | - | 0 |
| 27.8L | $67.00 |
1/10 | 13/09/2023 | 18 | MDN 2 | $22,070.00 | Punchestown | 1609m | GY | Dylan B McMonagle | 60.5kg | 1:42.63 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $2.25 |
5/12 | 26/08/2023 | 35 | MDN 2 | $28,620.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Billy Lee | 59.5kg | 1:39.75 | - | 12 |
| 2.8L | $3.25 |
4/9 | 22/07/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Soft | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | 1:28.58 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Jamie Brace
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last start favourite; won by a neck Market Rasen on March 16 over 3320m defeating Mad Maxios with 73kg at $1.50 in a hurdle. Race before finished third in a small field at Hereford on February 23 over 3250m, on slow going 2.5 len behind Le Soleil Reve carrying 73kg at $2.80. Has been racing well. Set to continue the fine recent form.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/3 | 16/03/2025 | 21 | WFA HDLE HUNT 4U | $16,610.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | Good | Jamie Brace | 73kg | 4:18.96 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
3/5 | 23/02/2025 | 39 | WFA APP HDLE HUNT 4U | $16,610.00 | Hereford | 3266m | Soft | Jamie Brace | 73kg | 4:15.57 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.75 |
2/7 | 15/01/2025 | 27 | HDLE HUNT 4 | $18,150.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Jamie Brace | 71kg | 4:12.05 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
1/5 | 19/12/2024 | 40 | WFA HDLE HUNT 3U | $16,610.00 | Exeter | 3365m | Good Soft | Jamie Brace | 70kg | 4:23.78 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
4/8 | 09/11/2024 | 18 | HUNT FLAT 3 | $14,520.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 4:14.21 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
12/12 | 22/10/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 3 | $7,260.00 | Exeter | 2615m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 3:02.00 | - | 0 |
| 26.3L | $3.25 |

Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last run won by 1.75 len Huntingdon on March 2 over 3200m defeating Out Out with 72.5kg at $12 in a hurdle. At only start last preparation finished third of 11 starters at Wetherby on December 27 over 3200m, 8 len behind Hosaamm carrying 70kg at $41. Can feature again after a bright return.
Last Starts 31 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 | 02/03/2025 | 65 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 72.5kg | 4:00.09 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
3/11 | 27/12/2024 | 90 | JHDLE 3 | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good Soft | Tom Bellamy | 70kg | 4:07.80 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |
4/5 | 28/09/2024 | 71 | JHDLE 3 | $27,230.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | 4:13.16 | - | 0 |
| 31.8L | $34.00 |
7/9 | 19/07/2024 | 42 | HCP 3 | $18,210.00 | Down Royal | 2615m | Good | W J Lee | 63.5kg | 2:51.65 | - | 10 |
| 21.3L | $5.50 |
3/6 | 07/06/2024 | 26 | HCP 3 | $21,680.00 | Fairyhouse | 2414m | Good | Billy Lee | 59.5kg | 2:39.72 | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
7/8 | 12/05/2024 | 32 | HCP 3 | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | Good | Shane Foley | 56.5kg | 2:33.91 | - | 1 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
9/9 | 10/04/2024 | 166 | MDN 3 | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Heavy | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | 2:25.61 | - | 8 |
| 25.5L | $34.00 |
8/14 | 27/10/2023 | 23 | MDN 2 | $44,510.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Billy Lee | 60kg | 1:40.14 | - | 16 |
| 5.8L | $6.50 |
4/12 | 04/10/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $20,810.00 | Navan | 1609m | Y | Billy Lee | 60.5kg | 1:50.73 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |