Newbury Race 3 - Boyle Sports Home Of Early Payout 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
BOBBY'S NELSON (1) ran second at Uttoxeter two runs ago then improved to win by 3.5L over 4000m at Ffos Las most recently. Form is strong and further progress likely. Holds leading claims. SWINDON VILLAGE (2) won tackling 4100m at Leicester two back then was 12L third at Windsor last time. In the mix. BOULTYDOOLIN (3) returns from three months off after a Quakerstown win by 1L on the only run last time in work. Now with Rebecca Curtis and may go well fresh. Warrants serious consideration. MYMILKMAN (5) returns from a sixty six day absence after failing to finish contesting 3900m at Lingfield. Yet to win from five hurdle outings however this looks a good set up to rebound. Worth including.

Jockey: Sean Houlihan
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Freshened for 40 days. Last start won by 3.5 len Ffos Las on January 8 over 4000m on rain affected going defeating Off The Jury with 73kg at $4.30 in a hurdle. Race before held ground to the line finished second of 10 starters at Uttoxeter on December 9 over 3200m, slow track; 0.8 len behind Baron Noir carrying 73kg at $4. Capable of better showing. Likely to figure prominently again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 08/01/2026 | 30 | MHDLE 4U | $19,790.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | Sean Houlihan | 73kg | 5:06.05 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/10 | 09/12/2025 | 30 | MHDLE 3U | $15,300.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Sean Houlihan | 73kg | 4:10.68 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 09/11/2025 | 649 | HDLE 4U | $15,240.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Soft | Sean Houlihan | 70kg | 3:57.64 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 30/01/2024 | 100 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $13,070.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Heavy | M G Nolan | 71kg | 4:22.10 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.75 |
| 2/11 | 22/10/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Umma House P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J L Scallan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: David Bass
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Freshened for 32 days. Last outing finished third in a small field at Windsor on January 16 over 4800m, on slow going 12 len behind Moneygarrow with 72kg at $4. The start before that; won by 5.5 len Leicester on November 30 over 4100m on rain affected going defeating Lon Chaney carrying 70kg at $2.60 in a hurdle. Has been racing well. Expected to run well again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 16/01/2026 | 47 | HDLE 5U | $59,380.00 | Windsor | 4828m | Soft | David Bass | 72kg | 6:08.90 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/11/2025 | 33 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 4123m | Soft | David Bass | 70kg | 5:11.09 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.63 |
| 3/12 | 28/10/2025 | 262 | MHDLE 4U | $15,460.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | David Bass | 71.5kg | 4:49.04 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/11 | 08/02/2025 | 44 | LR OPEN 46 | $45,370.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | David Bass | 73kg | 3:58.30 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/12/2024 | 36 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $27,680.00 | Aintree | 3409m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 72.5kg | 4:26.06 | 5-2-3 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/11/2024 | 270 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Soft | David Bass | 70kg | 4:12.87 | 7-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 24/02/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Punchestown P2p | 4023m | Heavy | Derek O'connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after having had just one run last campaign favourite; won by 1.0 len Quakerstown P2p on November 8 over 4828m slow track defeating Kildare D'irlande with 61kg in a jumps. When resuming last campaign finished third of 11 runners at Curraghmore P2p on April 20 over 4828m, on slow going 4 len behind Kent De Thaix with 60kg. Looks a key chance on fresh record.
Last Starts 101 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 | 08/11/2025 | 202 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | D Allen | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/11 | 20/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | L E Williams | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Paddy Hanlon
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only had one start last when he was finished third of 12 starters at Dromahane P2p on December 6 over 4828m, slow track; 5.5 len behind Super Junior with 60kg. Looks a strong top-three chance.
Last Starts 73 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 06/12/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | J Dunne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Freddie Gordon
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Lingfield December 13 over 3900m. When resuming last campaign 6 of 10 runners at Ffos Las November 9 over 4000m, slow track; 45 len behind They Call Me Hugo with 71.5kg at $9. Expected to struggle against these.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/5 | 13/12/2025 | 34 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $13,980.00 | Lingfield | 3922m | Good Soft | Freddie Gordon | 70kg | 5:06.28 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/11/2025 | 245 | MHDLE 4U | $15,240.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | Rex Dingle | 71.5kg | 5:04.34 | 2-6-6 | 0 |
| 45.0L | $9.00 |
| 99/14 | 09/03/2025 | 15 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Y | J J Walsh | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/02/2025 | 42 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Knockanard P2p | 4828m | Heavy | R James | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/01/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Heavy | R James | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Robbie David
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only had one start last when she was didn't finish the race at Bandon P2p on March 2 over 4828m. Expected to struggle against these.
Last Starts 352 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 | 02/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Bandon P2p | 4828m | Soft | D Allen | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |