Newbury Race 2 - Boyle Sports Cheltenham Bank Builder Jackpot Maiden Hurdle (Gbb Race)
TALAKAN (12) has been consistent this campaign. Was a neck second over 3200m at Ludlow most recently after a placing at Ascot. Holds leading claims. GIANTSGRAVE (4) resumed with a placing at Lingfield then attempted 4000m at Ffos Las when 25L fifth. Better than that and worth keeping safe. In the mix. LANCELOT ALLEN (6) finished sixteenth in the G1 Champion Bumper contesting 3290m at Cheltenham last seen. Easier task now and can take a big step forward. Warrants serious consideration. GALASHIELS (3) was unplaced at Chepstow two back then improved tackling 3000m at Wincanton running 11L third. Further progress possible. Worth including. Something for the Multiples: FOURONEOHFEVER (2)

Jockey: David Bass
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming pulled up at Warwick on December 11 over 4200m. Last start made some head-way from midfield; ran last at Plumpton on January 26 over 3200m, slow track; 42 len behind Eddie My Eagle carrying 72kg at $151. Won't find this easy.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 26/01/2026 | 46 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Soft | Sean Houlihan | 72kg | 3:52.30 | 4-8-8 | 0 |
| 42.5L | $151.00 |
| 99/11 | 11/12/2025 | 277 | MHDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Good Soft | David Bass | 71.5kg | 5:12.39 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |
| 2/13 | 09/03/2025 | 70 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Guilsborough P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | I Hill | 74.5kg | 6:37.10 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/13 | 29/12/2024 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Chaddesley Corbett P2p | 4023m | Heavy | I Hill | 73kg | 5:05.80 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Kielan Woods
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming fell at Sandown Park on January 3 over 3200m. Second-up finished second of 10 runners at Southwell on February 2 over 3200m, 13 len behind Desertmore News carrying 73kg at $3.50. Gets a chance to win. Capable of going one better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 02/02/2026 | 30 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 73kg | 4:03.13 | 8-2-2 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $3.50 |
| 99/4 | 03/01/2026 | 71 | MHDLE 4U | $25,990.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Good | Ben Jones | 73.5kg | 4:03.23 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/12 | 24/10/2025 | 6 | HCP 3U | $40,840.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Soft | Billy Loughnane | 65.5kg | 2:45.25 | 12-5-3 | 14 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/12 | 18/10/2025 | 20 | HCP APP 3U | $21,780.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2414m | Good | Tommie Jakes | 63kg | 2:39.37 | 10-4-1 | 11 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/9 | 28/09/2025 | 113 | HCP 3U | $49,000.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 2:38.23 | 1-3-5 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $8.00 |
| 9/14 | 07/06/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $138,380.00 | Epsom Downs | 2419m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 56kg | 2:41.33 | 2-10-9 | 4 |
| 34.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/05/2025 | 8 | HCP 4U | $36,900.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2414m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 59.5kg | 2:32.29 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $2.88 |
| 3/14 | 08/05/2025 | 39 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Chester | 2112m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 2:13.52 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 11/16 | 30/03/2025 | 176 | HCP 4U | $40,840.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 2:09.67 | 5-5-11 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 05/10/2024 | 91 | HCP 3U | $27,590.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 2:32.86 | 1-3-8 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $6.50 |
| 8/13 | 06/07/2024 | 16 | HCP 3 | $187,020.00 | Haydock Park | 2816m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | 3:07.20 | 11-12-8 | 14 |
| 10.0L | $9.00 |

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up finished fifth of 11 starters at Chepstow on December 27 over 3200m, 40 len behind Mossy Fen Road carrying 70kg at $12. Last start finished third of 17 runners at Wincanton on January 29 over 3000m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Pourquoi Pas Papa with 72.5kg at $15. Fitter now and making headway every start. Looks a strong winning chance today.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/17 | 29/01/2026 | 33 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Heavy | Nico De Boinville | 72.5kg | 3:52.90 | 6-2-3 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/11 | 27/12/2025 | 147 | HDLE 4U | $34,580.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 70kg | 3:46.63 | 8-5-5 | 0 |
| 40.0L | $12.00 |
| 13/14 | 02/08/2025 | 55 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | Goodwood | 2816m | Good Soft | Jamie Spencer | 61kg | 3:07.55 | 10-13-13 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/5 | 08/06/2025 | 219 | LR OPEN 4U | $125,300.00 | Goodwood | 2414m | Soft | Rossa Ryan | 58.5kg | 2:41.60 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/11/2024 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $99,170.00 | Nantes | 2400m | Heavy | Mickael Barzalona | 57.5kg | 2:45.38 | 6-3-2 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/7 | 04/10/2024 | 124 | LR OPEN H 4U | $84,010.00 | Saint Cloud | 2800m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 3:16.75 | 4-4-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 6/7 | 02/06/2024 | 28 | G2 OPEN 4U | $212,420.00 | Chantilly | 2400m | SH | Alexis Pouchin | 57kg | 2:32.94 | 4-4-6 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $8.40 |
| 2/5 | 05/05/2024 | 21 | G3 OPEN 4U | $130,930.00 | Longchamp | 2400m | Soft | Alexis Pouchin | 57kg | 2:51.36 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.80 |
| 1/5 | 14/04/2024 | 27 | LR OPEN 4U | $86,090.00 | Longchamp | 2400m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 2:42.38 | 5-4-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 18/03/2024 | 18 | CL2 4U | $44,930.00 | Chantilly | 1900m | Neutral | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 1:57.31 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $1.60 |
| 1/13 | 29/02/2024 | 298 | CL3 4U | $29,610.00 | Chantilly | 1800m | Neutral | Mickael Barzalona | 56kg | 1:48.77 | - | 11 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming ran on from midfield; finished third in a small field at Lingfield on November 18 over 3900m, 1.3 len behind Gatineau Park with 71.5kg at $1.40. Last start finished fifth of 12 starters at Ffos Las on January 8 over 4000m, on slow going 25 len behind Bobby's Nelson carrying 73kg at $2.10. Go close. Tough to stop on best form.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 08/01/2026 | 51 | MHDLE 4U | $19,790.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 5:06.05 | 8-4-5 | 0 |
| 25.8L | $2.10 |
| 3/6 | 18/11/2025 | 311 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Lingfield | 3922m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 4:43.16 | 3-1-3 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/7 | 11/01/2025 | 272 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 4:10.90 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/12 | 14/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Heavy | Derek O'connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only had one start last when he was finished sixth of 13 starters at Stowlin P2p on May 4 over 4828m, 68 len behind True Harmony carrying 61kg. Has since switched yards.
Last Starts 289 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 04/05/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Stowlin P2p | 4828m | Good | A T Feeney | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 68.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Having raced just once last campaign finished 16th of 17 starters at Cheltenham in the G1 Champion Bumper on March 12 over 3290m, 19 len behind Bambino Fever with 68.5kg at $201. Won first up last previous preparation. Very hard to knock.
Last Starts 342 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/17 | 12/03/2025 | 89 | G1 OPEN 46 | $147,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | Good Soft | David Noonan | 68.5kg | 3:59.54 | 11-15-16 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $201.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/12/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 3 | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Soft | Lorcan Williams | 71kg | 4:17.96 | 5-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only had one start last when he was finished third of 15 runners at Compiegne on November 2 2024 over 3400m, 2 len behind Lascar Du Mathan with 68kg at $26. Rates well and expect him to be prominent.
Last Starts 472 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 02/11/2024 | - | HDLE UNR CF 3 | $97,520.00 | Compiegne | 3400m | SH | Clement Lefebvre | 68kg | 4:17.14 | 6-4-3 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Harry Bannister
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Facing the starter for the third time today. At debut, finished fourth of 10 runners at Hereford on November 25 over 3200m, 14 len behind Four Springs carrying 70kg at $17. Last start ran on from midfield; finished fifth of 16 starters at Huntingdon on January 22 over 3200m, slow track; 20 len behind Double Measure carrying 73.5kg at $13. Others read better. This looks a stern test.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 22/01/2026 | 58 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 73.5kg | 3:59.88 | 9-7-5 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 25/11/2025 | - | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 70kg | 3:52.09 | 9-6-4 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after nearly two years pulled up at Doncaster on January 23 over 3900m. Previously second-up finished third in a small field at Ffos Las on April 16 2024 over 3200m, on slow going 6 len behind As Legends Have It with 70.5kg at $3. Not expected to threaten.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/13 | 23/01/2026 | 647 | MHDLE HUNT 47 | $23,750.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 74.5kg | 4:49.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/04/2024 | 30 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $8,170.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Soft | David Maxwell | 70.5kg | 4:03.40 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/4 | 17/03/2024 | 113 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $8,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Heavy | David Maxwell | 71kg | 4:22.77 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 25/11/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Boulta P2p | 4828m | Y | B T Stone | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Sean Houlihan
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell.
Last Starts 88 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 | 21/11/2025 | 24 | MHDLE 4U | $15,240.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 71.5kg | 5:03.59 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 57.5L | $101.00 |
| 11/12 | 28/10/2025 | 537 | MHDLE 4U | $15,460.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 71.5kg | 4:49.04 | 9-11-11 | 0 |
| 66.0L | $126.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/05/2024 | 28 | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $7,260.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 69kg | 3:40.40 | 6-5-2 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/04/2024 | 25 | MFLAT 46 | $9,070.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Soft | Sean Houlihan | 68kg | 4:04.60 | 4-4-6 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/4 | 17/03/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $8,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Heavy | Sean Houlihan | 67.5kg | 4:22.77 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: James Davies
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returning from a spell making his jumps debut. He ended last campaign with ran last at Southwell All Weather on November 20 over 3300m, 40 len behind New York Minute with 57.5kg at $41 and before that finished third of 12 starters at this track on October 25 over 2400m, slow track; 1.5 len behind Alpine Stroll with 68.5kg at $67. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 20/11/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $17,530.00 | Southwell | 3312m | Neutral | Joey Haynes | 57.5kg | 3:38.61 | 8-9-10 | 8 |
| 40.8L | $41.00 |
| 3/12 | 25/10/2025 | 15 | HCP APP 4U | $19,540.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Soft | Henry Main | 68.5kg | 2:47.82 | 9-3-3 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $67.00 |
| 10/10 | 10/10/2025 | 387 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Rob Hornby | 63kg | 2:31.09 | 5-10-10 | 3 |
| 38.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/09/2024 | 20 | HCP 3 | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good | Alec Voikhansky | 57.5kg | 2:10.97 | 5-3-6 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/08/2024 | 10 | NOV 3U | $19,060.00 | Ffos Las | 2414m | Heavy | Taylor Fisher | 59kg | 2:50.90 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $126.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/08/2024 | 40 | MDN 3U | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Taylor Fisher | 59kg | 2:07.72 | 6-8-8 | 8 |
| 13.3L | $151.00 |
| 7/12 | 10/07/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $13,250.00 | Ffos Las | 1609m | Good Soft | Taylor Fisher | 59kg | 1:40.57 | 9-3-7 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $29.00 |