Kempton Park Race 4 - Ladbrokes Dovecote Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Gbb Race)
Smart jumpers flat race performer TRIPOLI FLYER (3) has made a smooth transition to hurdles winning his past two starts by a combined 40L. Merits this rise in class. MIAMI MAGIC (6) was a 12L course and distance novice winner before finishing second tackling a G1 at Aintree. Strong form claims. CELTIC DINO (2) finished two places behind the just mentioned at Aintree. Impressed prior to that and might resume his progress. STARCROSSED LOVER (8) bids for a hat-trick after following up a Windsor maiden win with a 17L success at Hereford. This is much tougher. Going the right way.

Jockey: Jonjo O'neill Jr.
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 58 days. Last run pulled up at Aintree in the G1 Formby (Tolworth) Novices' Hurdle on December 26 over 3410m. Race before won by 3 len Haydock Park in a G2 on November 23 over 3100m slow going defeating Country Mile carrying 71kg at $2.80 in a jumps. Failed to complete the course in the G1 Formby (Tolworth) Novices' Hurdle (3410m) at Aintree last start.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/7 | 26/12/2024 | 33 | G1 OPEN 3U | $184,500.00 | Aintree | 3409m | Soft | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 73.5kg | 4:20.93 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
1/6 | 23/11/2024 | 21 | G2 OPEN 4U | $99,820.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Soft | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 71kg | 3:55.10 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.75 |
1/6 | 02/11/2024 | 18 | HDLE 4U | $29,110.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 72.5kg | 3:49.10 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $1.80 |
1/9 | 15/10/2024 | 556 | MHDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 71.5kg | 4:13.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
99/12 | 08/04/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | J J Walsh | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Johnston
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Freshened for 58 days. Last outing finished fourth of 7 starters at Aintree in the G1 Formby (Tolworth) Novices' Hurdle on December 26 over 3410m, slow track; 11 len behind Potters Charm carrying 73.5kg at $8. The start before that; won by 4.5 len Ascot on November 22 over 3100m defeating Wade Out with 73kg at $1.70 in a hurdle. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 26/12/2024 | 34 | G1 OPEN 3U | $184,500.00 | Aintree | 3409m | Soft | Adam Wedge | 73.5kg | 4:20.93 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $8.00 |
1/6 | 22/11/2024 | 36 | HDLE 4U | $58,210.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good | Dylan Johnston | 73kg | 3:46.32 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $1.67 |
1/8 | 17/10/2024 | 179 | MHDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | Dylan Johnston | 70.5kg | 3:32.70 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.40 |
1/10 | 21/04/2024 | 121 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 75kg | 3:29.49 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.44 |
3/13 | 22/12/2023 | 48 | LR HUNT FLAT 45 | $45,370.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71kg | 3:36.64 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $5.50 |
1/11 | 04/11/2023 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $18,150.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71kg | 3:46.41 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after two months favourite; won by 11 len Musselburgh on February 2 over 3120m defeating Cloonainra carrying 73kg at $1.40 in a hurdle. Previously second-up favourite; won by 29 len Market Rasen on November 27 over 3320m slow track defeating Bennettshill carrying 70kg at $1.10 in a hurdle. Key runner who is expected to feature again.
Last Starts 20 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 | 02/02/2025 | 67 | WFA HDLE 4U | $36,900.00 | Musselburgh | 3130m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 73kg | 3:45.27 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.40 |
1/6 | 27/11/2024 | 21 | WFA HDLE HUNT 4U | $11,990.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | 4:22.10 | - | 0 |
| 29.0L | $1.07 |
2/10 | 06/11/2024 | 207 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $13,980.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | 4:05.83 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
2/18 | 13/04/2024 | 83 | G2 HUNT FLAT 46 | $89,820.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Good Soft | Paddy Brennan | 71.5kg | 4:11.68 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
1/13 | 21/01/2024 | 82 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $72,600.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | NS | Paddy Brennan | 71.5kg | 3:32.32 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
5/16 | 31/10/2023 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,710.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Paddy Brennan | 69.5kg | 4:08.40 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Rex Dingle
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Last run won by 18 len this track on February 7 over 3200m defeating Absolutely Doyen with 73kg at $4.30 in a hurdle. Start before finished third of 9 starters at Fontwell Park on December 26 over 3560m, slow track; 13 len behind Kalium with 71kg at $5. Go close. Yet to be beaten at this course so worth including.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/14 | 07/02/2025 | 43 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Rex Dingle | 73kg | 4:04.19 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $4.33 |
3/9 | 26/12/2024 | 10 | WFA HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 3567m | Soft | Rex Dingle | 71kg | 4:44.65 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $5.00 |
0/12 | 16/12/2024 | 268 | WFA HDLE 3U | $14,760.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | Good Soft | Rex Dingle | 71kg | 4:00.54 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.10 |
3/20 | 23/03/2024 | 43 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $181,490.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Rex Dingle | 70kg | 3:58.00 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |
1/9 | 09/02/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $9,070.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Soft | Rex Dingle | 67.5kg | 4:04.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a two months break. Finished off last preparation 12 of 14 runners at Ascot in the LR December 20 over 3100m, 57 len behind Windbeneathmywings carrying 71kg at $8. Previously first up; 2 in a small field at Ascot November 22 over 3100m, behind Kdeux Saint Fray with 72.5kg at $2.60. Would need to be on best behaviour to threaten.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/14 | 20/12/2024 | 28 | LR OPEN 45 | $45,370.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 71kg | 3:39.43 | - | 0 |
| 57.8L | $8.00 |
2/6 | 22/11/2024 | 251 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $18,150.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good | Tom Cannon | 72.5kg | 3:47.89 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $2.63 |
1/15 | 16/03/2024 | - | WFA HUNT FLAT 4U | $9,230.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 70kg | 3:50.44 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Hammond
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Comes off a 58 day let-up. Last run finished second of 7 starters at Aintree in the G1 Formby (Tolworth) Novices' Hurdle on December 26 over 3410m, on slow going 2.25 len behind Potters Charm with 73.5kg at $7. Run before won by 12 len this track on November 25 over 3200m defeating George's Lad carrying 72.5kg at $2.20 in a hurdle. Expected to run well again.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 26/12/2024 | 31 | G1 OPEN 3U | $184,500.00 | Aintree | 3409m | Soft | Charlie Hammond | 73.5kg | 4:20.93 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
1/11 | 25/11/2024 | 26 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $17,460.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Charlie Hammond | 72.5kg | 3:57.45 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $2.20 |
1/5 | 30/10/2024 | 166 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $13,610.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good | Charlie Hammond | 71.5kg | 3:58.35 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.25 |
2/10 | 17/05/2024 | 75 | APP FLAT 46 | $15,430.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Good | Dale Peters | 74kg | 4:10.38 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
1/6 | 03/03/2024 | 308 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Charm Park P2p | 4023m | Soft | D Peters | 76kg | 5:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $2.38 |
4/10 | 30/04/2023 | 56 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Good | Brendan Oliver Walsh | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |
4/11 | 05/03/2023 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Y | S E O'Rourke | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 36.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start favourite; won by 2.5 len Uttoxeter on January 25 over 3170m defeating Winchmore Hill carrying 73.5kg at $1.20 in a hurdle. The run before fell at Newbury on December 18 over 3270m. Fought on last time. Right in the mix on current form.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 25/01/2025 | 38 | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | Good Soft | Liam Harrison | 73.5kg | 4:13.79 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.22 |
0/11 | 18/12/2024 | 41 | MHDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Soft | Ben Jones | 71.5kg | 4:28.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.44 |
2/6 | 07/11/2024 | 289 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good | Ben Jones | 70kg | 4:06.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.91 |
1/10 | 23/01/2024 | 73 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $12,700.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Ben Jones | 71kg | 4:11.18 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
4/17 | 11/11/2023 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 71kg | 3:42.00 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: C O'farrell
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up favourite; won by 3.5 len Windsor on December 15 over 3200m defeating La Pinsonniere with 73kg at $5 in a hurdle. Second-up favourite; won by 17 len Hereford on January 15 over 3200m slow going defeating Renoir with 74.5kg at $1.50 in a hurdle. Latest figure sound and worth including here if repeats the run.
Last Starts 38 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 | 15/01/2025 | 31 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Soft | James Bowen | 74.5kg | 4:04.55 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $1.50 |
1/11 | 15/12/2024 | 183 | MHDLE 3U | $16,330.00 | Windsor | 3218m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 73kg | 3:59.55 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
3/9 | 15/06/2024 | 25 | APP FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | Good | J P O'Rourke | 73kg | 4:27.08 | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $2.10 |
2/15 | 21/05/2024 | - | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | GY | C Stone-Walsh | 73kg | 3:54.60 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $29.00 |