Newbury Race 2 - Boyle Sports Home Of Early Payout Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race) (Div 2)
A much more competitive division of this novice hurdle where the intriguing runner is FIRE WARNING (5) making debut for Nicky Henderson after finishing second at Auteuil in the autumn. He is the first runner from the Henderson stable wearing silks of powerful owner Rich Ricci and rates very highly. NORTH OF RICHMOND (1) was penalised for a victory at Fakenham before placing at Leicester. Needs more once again. BESPOKE TAILOR (3) gained placings on all three starts this season and is worth giving another chance with experience on his side. Warranting a market check is the Dan Skelton hurdling newcomer SQUARE D'ALBONI (11) who looks a good recruit.
Jockey: Kielan Woods
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up won by 0.8 len Fakenham on October 29 over 3200m defeating Codetalker with 71.5kg at $1.70 in a hurdle. Second run from a spell finished third in a small field at Leicester on December 4 over 3110m, slow track; 4.5 len behind A Pai De Nom carrying 72.5kg at $6. Fitter now and should appreciate the step up to 3270m here. Can return to winning form.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 04/12/2025 | 36 | HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Leicester | 3120m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 72.5kg | 4:08.79 | 6-5-3 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 29/10/2025 | 317 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $11,800.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 71.5kg | 4:06.20 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.67 |
| 2/13 | 16/12/2024 | 48 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,300.00 | Southwell | 3183m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 74kg | 4:07.30 | 7-6-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/6 | 29/10/2024 | 170 | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $12,700.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 70.5kg | 4:18.03 | 5-4-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/05/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughrea P2p | 4828m | Good | E Mahon | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 71kgs
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Having second run back today. Not raced for 38 days. Fresh up after 10 months settled back and ran on when finished sixth of 10 runners at Huntingdon on December 7 over 3200m, on slow going 14 len behind Ambiente Friendly carrying 71kg at $34. Previously second-up finished fifth in a small field at Kempton Park on February 22 over 3200m, 30 len behind Our Boy Stan with 71.5kg at $29. Fitter for run. Worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 07/12/2025 | 288 | HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Soft | Tom Bellamy | 71kg | 3:57.23 | 8-5-6 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/02/2025 | 53 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $31,370.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71.5kg | 3:59.80 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 30.0L | $29.00 |
| 6/12 | 31/12/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 71kg | 3:59.13 | 11-5-6 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $19.00 |
Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 71kgs
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Racing well. Resumes off a 29 day letup. Last start finished second of 18 starters at Wincanton on December 16 over 3000m, on slow going 1.75 len behind Swingin Safari carrying 71.5kg at $2.50. The run before raced on speed throughout then finished third of 14 starters at Cheltenham on November 16 over 3300m, on slow going 2.25 len behind Soldier Reeves carrying 71.5kg at $15. Progressing well this campaign. Expected to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/18 | 16/12/2025 | 30 | MHDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71.5kg | 3:43.63 | 7-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/14 | 16/11/2025 | 21 | MHDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71.5kg | 4:06.03 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/12 | 26/10/2025 | 316 | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 3567m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71.5kg | 4:26.30 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/12/2024 | 47 | WFA HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,300.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | Good Soft | Theo Gillard | 71kg | 4:10.96 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $2.25 |
| 2/7 | 28/10/2024 | 185 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 70.5kg | 3:49.10 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/13 | 26/04/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $9,080.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 67.5kg | 4:03.06 | 3-4-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 71kgs
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Third-up today. First-up fell at Hereford on November 25 over 3900m. Second-up finished 11th of 13 starters at Taunton on December 30 over 3800m, 71 len behind Religous Cross carrying 70kg at $34. Looks tested again here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 30/12/2025 | 35 | HDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good | Ben Jones | 70kg | 4:37.06 | 9-11-11 | 0 |
| 71.3L | $34.00 |
| 0/7 | 25/11/2025 | 184 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 67.5kg | 4:43.86 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/05/2025 | - | OPEN HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Kielan Woods | 71kg | 3:55.56 | 1-1-8 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $13.00 |
Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 71kgs
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Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign 2 of 11 runners at Auteuil October 1 over 3600m, slow track; 0.8 len behind Illusion Machine with 64kg at $15. First ever start ran 6 of 7 runners at Vichy August 4 over 2400m, 2 len behind Rooster Crowing carrying 56.5kg at $9.20. Exciting recruit
Last Starts 105 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 01/10/2025 | 37 | HDLE CL2 H 4U | $91,070.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Soft | Gabin Meunier | 64kg | 4:14.81 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/13 | 25/08/2025 | 21 | MDN H 4U | $21,140.00 | Moulin | 3400m | Soft | Leo Roussel | 58.5kg | 3:43.00 | 5-6-1 | 13 |
| 0.5L | $22.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/08/2025 | - | MDN 4U | $21,140.00 | Vichy | 2400m | Good Soft | Ioritz Mendizabal | 56.5kg | 2:34.38 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $9.20 |
Jockey: C O'farrell
Weight: 71kgs
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Racing second-up. First race start finished fourth of 10 starters at Tramore on August 15 over 3319m, 19 len behind Alaskan View carrying 72.5kg at $6. Returned from break ran last at this track on December 29 over 3300m, 50 len behind Minella Yoga with 71.5kg at $101. Others rate better.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 29/12/2025 | 136 | HDLE 3U | $30,850.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good | Bradley Harris | 71.5kg | 3:54.99 | 7-7-8 | 0 |
| 50.5L | $101.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/08/2025 | - | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 3319m | Good | A P Ryan | 72.5kg | 3:48.40 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Mr Ben Pollard
Weight: 71kgs
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Resuming after a break; at only start last campaign finished tenth of 12 starters at Fontwell Park on October 26 over 3560m, 63 len behind Idaho Sun carrying 71kg at $26. Better for the experience but others have better credentials.
Last Starts 80 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 3567m | Good Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 71kg | 4:26.30 | 9-10-10 | 0 |
| 63.8L | $26.00 |
Jockey: R T Dunne
Weight: 71kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign 2 of 8 starters at Fontainebleau October 4 over 3550m, slow track; 3.5 len behind Ludmiko with 66kg at $4.10. First ever race start 3 of 12 runners at Dieppe July 12 over 3400m, slow track; 4.5 len behind Louve D'irlande carrying 66kg at $4.90. Worth thought on latest form.
Last Starts 102 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 | 04/10/2025 | 40 | HDLE CL4 CG 4 | $37,500.00 | Fontainebleau | 3550m | Soft | Angelo Zuliani | 66kg | 4:15.00 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.10 |
| 9/13 | 25/08/2025 | 44 | MDN H 4U | $21,140.00 | Moulin | 3400m | Soft | Dorian Provost | 58.5kg | 3:43.00 | 10-11-9 | 7 |
| 15.6L | $6.00 |
| 3/12 | 12/07/2025 | - | CL3 H 45 | $22,900.00 | Dieppe | 3400m | Soft | F Guy | 66kg | 4:07.40 | 10-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $4.90 |
Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 71kgs
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Third-up today. First-up ran last at Windsor on November 23 over 4000m, 66 len behind Tiddesley Wood with 71.5kg at $34. Second run from a spell pulled up at Exeter on December 18 over 3300m. Not likely to threaten in this field.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/12 | 18/12/2025 | 25 | MHDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Heavy | Jack Quinlan | 71.5kg | 4:34.12 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/11/2025 | 1148 | MHDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Windsor | 4023m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 71.5kg | 4:58.60 | 1-8-9 | 0 |
| 66.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/10/2022 | 172 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Good | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
| 4/9 | 13/04/2022 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballyknock P2p | 4828m | Good | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: J M Quinlan
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last preparation finished seventh of 14 runners at Worcester on September 15 over 3200m, 27 len behind Caelan with 67.5kg at $126. First up last campaign finished seventh of 9 starters at Fakenham on April 21 over 3200m, 15 len behind Claim Du Brizais carrying 67kg at $26. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 121 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Jockey: C J Todd
Weight: 65kgs
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Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 9 of 10 runners at Doncaster October 25 over 2000m, on heavy track; 27 len behind Crowd Quake with 57.5kg at $13. Previously first up; 5 of 7 starters at Hamilton Park in the LR Glasgow Stakes July 18 over 2200m, 1.3 len behind Nahraan with 60.5kg at $10. Key chance on best and expected to measure up.
Last Starts 81 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 25/10/2025 | 42 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Heavy | Hector Crouch | 57.5kg | 2:20.94 | 1-8-9 | 9 |
| 27.0L | $13.00 |
| 8/9 | 13/09/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $129,150.00 | Doncaster | 2050m | Soft | Hector Crouch | 57.5kg | 2:07.51 | 2-7-8 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/08/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $89,340.00 | Clairefontaine | 2400m | Good | Maxime Guyon | 57.5kg | 2:31.30 | 4-6-5 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $3.90 |
| 5/7 | 18/07/2025 | 72 | LR OPEN 3 | $101,480.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2226m | Good | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | 2:21.43 | 2-2-5 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/05/2025 | 193 | G3 OPEN C 3 | $254,090.00 | Chester | 2514m | Good | Hector Crouch | 58kg | 2:40.12 | 4-7-8 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/5 | 26/10/2024 | 43 | LR OPEN 2 | $96,930.00 | Chantilly | 1800m | Heavy | Maxime Guyon | 57kg | 2:01.53 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $3.70 |
| 1/12 | 13/09/2024 | 18 | NOV 2 | $16,340.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Good Soft | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | 1:44.09 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/08/2024 | 37 | MDN 2 | $54,450.00 | Epsom Downs | 1408m | Good | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | 1:23.91 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 9/11 | 20/07/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good | Rob Hornby | 58.5kg | 1:27.06 | 3-4-9 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $4.33 |