Newbury Race 3 - Boyle Sports Best Odds Guaranteed Ebf Junior 'National Hunt' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
Nicky Henderson may deliver another juvenile winner with FEEL GUT (4) who produced an eye-catching debut at Auteuil in the autumn when finishing second. This looks to be a good opportunity to get off the mark making British debut. Taunton winner APOLLON FORLONGE (1) created a striking impression last month. With plenty of size might be more suited by this galloping track. Rates highly. MATIWO (5) fell early at Cheltenham last month. Deserves a chance once more providing he jumps better. SIXTY'S ROCK (7) disappointed on hurdle debut at Wincanton two months ago when supported. Can improve for that outing.
Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 73kgs
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Third race start today. When well supported at debut, finished third in a small field at Exeter on November 23 over 3300m, 6 len behind Tenter Le Tout carrying 70kg at $4. Last to post a big 7 len win. Taunton on December 11 over 3300m defeating No Boundaries with 70kg at $3 in a hurdle. Sure to improve again. Very bright prospects once more.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 11/12/2025 | 18 | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | James Bowen | 70kg | 4:05.32 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/4 | 23/11/2025 | - | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,330.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 70kg | 4:18.21 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Caoilin Quinn
Weight: 70kgs
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Having third race start. At very long odds at debut, pulled up at Wincanton on December 4 over 3000m. Second-up ran last in a small field at Lingfield on December 21 over 3200m, 44 len behind Aqua Bleu carrying 70kg at $67. This looks a big test.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 21/12/2025 | 17 | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,330.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Good Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 70kg | 4:15.10 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 44.3L | $67.00 |
| 0/7 | 04/12/2025 | - | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,330.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 70kg | 3:46.85 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Robert Dunne
Weight: 70kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Sumbal out of Greenfieldflyer has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having his first start today. Purchased for GNS 1,400 (Tattersalls 2025 June Online Sale). Might just need this run but watch the market.
Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 70kgs
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Racing second-up. Was promising at debut raced on the pace then finished third of 10 runners at Chepstow on October 11 over 3200m, 11 len behind Ammes with 70kg at $41. Went for a spell before returning fell at Cheltenham on December 13 over 3400m. Forgive first-up failure. A big rebound wouldn't surprise.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/10 | 13/12/2025 | 63 | JHDLE 3 | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 70kg | 4:03.97 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/10/2025 | - | JHDLE 3 | $16,330.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 70kg | 4:04.10 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Benjamin Macey
Weight: 70kgs
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Facing the starter for the third time today. At long odds at debut, made ground from midfield; finished sixth of 12 runners at Wincanton on November 20 over 3000m, 9 len behind Bailly's Comet carrying 70kg at $15. Second-up finished fifth in a small field at Lingfield on December 21 over 3200m, 34 len behind Aqua Bleu carrying 70kg at $29. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 24 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 | 21/12/2025 | 31 | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,330.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Good Soft | James Best | 70kg | 4:15.10 | 4-4-5 | 0 |
| 34.3L | $29.00 |
| 6/12 | 20/11/2025 | - | APP HUNT FLAT 3 | $9,070.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | James Best | 70kg | 3:33.73 | 6-7-6 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 70kgs
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At debut, made ground from midfield; finished fifth of 7 runners at Wincanton on December 4 over 3000m, 13 len behind Milou Du Chenet with 70kg at $9. Can improve sharply here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 04/12/2025 | - | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,330.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Tom Bellamy | 70kg | 3:46.85 | 4-4-5 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Lorcan Williams
Weight: 66.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; at only start last campaign finished ninth of 13 runners at Stratford-On-Avon on October 30 over 3270m, 22 len behind Galaxy Star carrying 70kg at $34. Needs more time. Others look better placed this time.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 30/10/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT F 3 | $8,300.00 | Stratford Avon | 3282m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 70kg | 4:01.85 | 9-7-9 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 66.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. When unwanted in the market at debut, finished seventh of 13 starters at Stratford-On-Avon on October 30 over 3270m, 17 len behind Galaxy Star with 70kg at $101. Last start finished eighth of 11 runners at Ludlow on December 17 over 3200m, 36 len behind Stroke Play carrying 66.5kg at $101. Hard to have on recent performances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 17/12/2025 | 48 | HDLE HUNT F 3 | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good Soft | J J Murphy-Knight | 66.5kg | 3:54.02 | 7-9-8 | 0 |
| 36.0L | $101.00 |
| 7/13 | 30/10/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT F 3 | $8,300.00 | Stratford Avon | 3282m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 70kg | 4:01.85 | 10-8-7 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $101.00 |