Kempton Park Race 5 - Virgin Bet Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
QUEBECOIS (2) was victorious at Chepstow on his only previous start attempting this grade prior to placing in a G2 at Sandown. Not disgraced when fourth contesting a Cheltenham G2 in latest and rates the top pick among this company. KINGSTON PRIDE (1) justified favouritism landing a ready 3L Uttoxeter maiden hurdle success. Pulled-up next time at Sandown. Leading contender. Jumps debutant IN THE SHADE (3) is to be watched for any moves in the market. KICKS AND ALE (4) merits consideration third-up under the in-form Niall Houlihan.
Jockey: N de Boinville
Weight: 73kgs
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Resuming today after three months. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Sandown Park in the G2 Winter Novices' Hurdle December 6 over 3970m. Previous preparation first-up favourite; posted a big 3.5 len win. Uttoxeter November 16 over 4000m defeating Land Afar with 71.5kg at $1.50. Big chance while fresh.
Last Starts 98 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/6 | 06/12/2024 | 20 | G2 OPEN 4U | $92,250.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3980m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 71kg | 5:11.23 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 16/11/2024 | 211 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | James Bowen | 71.5kg | 4:53.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $1.53 |
| 1/8 | 19/04/2024 | 89 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good | James Bowen | 71kg | 4:13.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.40 |
| 2/13 | 21/01/2024 | 287 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $72,600.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | NS | Nico De Boinville | 71.5kg | 3:32.32 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.73 |
| 1/12 | 09/04/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Y | M C O'Donovan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 73kgs
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Racing well. Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last run came home strongly from last on the turn; finished fourth of 7 runners at Cheltenham in the G2 Classic Novices' Hurdle on January 25 over 4060m, slow track; 13 len behind Sixmilebridge carrying 72kg at $21. Ideally placed for a return to form.
Last Starts 48 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 | 25/01/2025 | 50 | G2 OPEN 4U | $138,380.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 72kg | 5:12.27 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/12/2024 | 38 | G2 OPEN 4U | $92,250.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3980m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 5:11.23 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/13 | 29/10/2024 | 230 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 71.5kg | 4:58.00 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $2.63 |
| 16/19 | 13/03/2024 | 91 | G1 HUNT FLAT 46 | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | L Williams | 73kg | 4:07.39 | - | 0 |
| 43.3L | $67.00 |
| 1/11 | 13/12/2023 | 283 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $6,350.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Soft | H Cobden | 71kg | 4:21.17 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.91 |
| 2/11 | 05/03/2023 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Castlelands P2p | 4828m | Good | J L Scallan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 70kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only had one start last when he was finished tenth of 11 runners at Wincanton on December 26 2023 over 3000m, 56 len behind Noahsgreatrainbow with 66kg at $21. Will be better for the run but prefer to see again.
Last Starts 444 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 | 26/12/2023 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Oscar Palmer | 66kg | 3:57.99 | - | 0 |
| 56.3L | $21.00 |
Jockey: N F Houlihan
Weight: 70kgs
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Third-up today. First-up finished ninth of 12 starters at Warwick on December 12 over 4200m, 73 len behind Reallyntruthfully carrying 71.5kg at $301. Last start finished fourth in a small field at Leicester on January 21 over 4100m, on heavy track; 40 len behind Kepler's Law carrying 72kg at $251. Not sure he is up to this.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 21/01/2025 | 40 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Leicester | 4123m | Heavy | Niall Houlihan | 72kg | 5:37.00 | - | 0 |
| 40.5L | $251.00 |
| 9/12 | 12/12/2024 | 606 | MHDLE 4U | $11,990.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71.5kg | 5:25.71 | - | 0 |
| 73.3L | $301.00 |
| 5/5 | 16/04/2023 | - | FLAT 46 | $7,380.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Good Soft | N F Houlihan | 69.5kg | 3:43.31 | - | 0 |
| 38.0L | $19.00 |