Nottingham Race 4 - Experience Hospitality At Nottingham Racecourse Novice Stakes (Gbb/Gbbplus Race)
SECRET SQUIRREL (2) proved a useful enough hurdler at around 3200m. Unbeaten in a pair of national hunt flat events to kick off his career and could be nicely suited by this test. INDHAAR (6) hasn't looked entirely straightforward across both starts. Beaten 1L second over 2000m at Newcastle twenty three days ago. Finds a race well within range as he moves up in journey. TEMPLE (7) made the frame attempting a pair of 2400m handicaps this summer. Now joins the James Owen yard with cheekpieces applied. Not to be underestimated. SALVER (1) is a multiple G2 jumps winner. This could well be a pipe-opener but no surprise if he has the class regardless.

Jockey: T P Queally
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Aintree in the G1 Mildmay Novices Chase April 10 over 5000m, 11 len behind Gold Dancer carrying 73kg at $4.30. First up last campaign third in a small field at Exeter November 17 over 3500m, 10 len behind Lulamba carrying 71.5kg at $8.50. Racing well and worth including again.
Last Starts 207 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 10/04/2026 | 30 | G1 OPEN 5U | $217,790.00 | Aintree | 5029m | Good Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 73kg | 6:14.66 | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $4.33 |
| 3/14 | 11/03/2026 | 52 | G1 OPEN 5U | $373,880.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Good Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 73kg | 6:19.62 | 8-9-7-9-10-10-7-4 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/01/2026 | 23 | G2 OPEN 5U | $90,750.00 | Windsor | 4928m | Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 74kg | 6:23.55 | 6-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $2.40 |
| 4/6 | 26/12/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN 4U | $181,490.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 73kg | 5:51.64 | 6-3-4 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/4 | 05/12/2025 | 18 | G2 OPEN 4U | $113,150.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 71.5kg | 6:29.16 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/5 | 17/11/2025 | 205 | CHSE 4U | $29,950.00 | Exeter | 3520m | Good Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 71.5kg | 4:07.30 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 26/04/2025 | 62 | G2 HDLE 4U | $145,200.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4325m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 73kg | 5:23.87 | 6-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 3/5 | 23/02/2025 | 37 | G2 OPEN 4U | $147,600.00 | Fontwell Park | 3849m | Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 73kg | 4:56.71 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $2.63 |
| 2/5 | 17/01/2025 | 16 | HDLE 5U | $184,500.00 | Windsor | 4023m | Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 73.5kg | 5:02.53 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 99/6 | 01/01/2025 | 32 | G2 OPEN 5U | $129,150.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 71kg | 5:16.92 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.33 |
| 4/13 | 30/11/2024 | 260 | HCP HDLE 4U | $99,820.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 76kg | 3:54.50 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Ayr in the G2 Scottish Champion Hurdle April 18 over 3200m, in the wet; 18 len behind Dedicated Hero with 66kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign second last in a small field at Wincanton in the G2 Kingwell Hurdle February 14 over 3000m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Alexei carrying 71.5kg at $7. Bold showing expected.
Last Starts 199 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 18/04/2026 | 36 | G2 OPEN 4U | $181,500.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Heavy | Jonathan Burke | 66kg | 4:02.53 | 6-4-4-4-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $6.50 |
| 19/23 | 13/03/2026 | 27 | HDLE HCP 5U | $199,640.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 66kg | 4:06.14 | 12-8-8-6-17-20-19 | 0 |
| 19.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/4 | 14/02/2026 | 371 | G2 OPEN 4U | $127,050.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Heavy | Paul O'brien | 71.5kg | 3:51.94 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $7.00 |
| 99/17 | 08/02/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 4U | $278,460.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 70.5kg | 3:56.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/14 | 17/01/2025 | 27 | HCP HDLE 4U | $202,950.00 | Windsor | 3218m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 66kg | 3:55.52 | 6-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.75 |
| 99/12 | 21/12/2024 | 49 | HCP HDLE 4U | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good Soft | David Bass | 68.5kg | 3:44.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/11/2024 | 189 | HCP HDLE 3U | $108,900.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good | David Bass | 74kg | 3:38.04 | 8-4-3 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 5/20 | 27/04/2024 | 16 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $179,450.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Good | David Bass | 71.5kg | 3:51.35 | 4-3-5 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/14 | 11/04/2024 | 37 | NHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Soft | David Bass | 74.5kg | 4:09.32 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $4.33 |
| 4/12 | 05/03/2024 | 28 | NOV 4U | $20,690.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 59.5kg | 2:37.45 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.88 |
| 2/10 | 06/02/2024 | 38 | NHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good | David Bass | 74kg | 4:56.80 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Billy Garritty
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after eight months ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Redcar on October 26 over 2000m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Merci Monsieur with 61kg at $15. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Doncaster on November 28 over 3900m, 17 len behind Mandarb with 73kg at $10. Back in good shape and is sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 8 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 | 26/10/2026 | 240 | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Heavy | Joanna Mason | 61kg | 2:16.30 | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/02/2026 | 43 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,880.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Soft | Tom Midgley | 75kg | 4:21.03 | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 16/01/2026 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,830.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good Soft | Ben Smith | 75kg | 4:10.33 | 7-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 |
| 1/11 | 26/12/2025 | 28 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 73kg | 4:05.50 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 6/12 | 28/11/2025 | 38 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,170.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Good Soft | Tom Midgley | 73kg | 4:45.95 | 10-5-6 | 0 |
| 17.5L | $10.00 |
| 9/12 | 21/10/2025 | 226 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,340.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 75.5kg | 4:17.33 | 9-10-9 | 0 |
| 38.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 09/03/2025 | 69 | HDLE HUNT 4 | $16,610.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 70kg | 4:25.73 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/12/2024 | - | HDLE HUNT 3 | $18,450.00 | Haydock Park | 3149m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 70kg | 4:09.70 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $2.88 |

Jockey: Gina Mangan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after a year ran last of 7 at Southwell All Weather on October 8 over 2200m, 10 len behind Crown Of Crowns with 61kg at $26. Previously second-up 8th of 23 at Curragh on November 2 over 2414m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Switch From Diesel with 61kg at $7.50. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 08/10/2026 | 340 | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Clifford Lee | 61kg | 2:24.36 | 4-6-7 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $26.00 |
| 8/23 | 02/11/2025 | 36 | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Heavy | Niall George Mccullagh | 61kg | 2:49.30 | - | 14 |
| 10.3L | $7.50 |
| 5/17 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 2011m | YS | Niall George Mccullagh | 61kg | 2:13.17 | - | 3 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after about 18 months 5th of 7 at Sedgefield on October 7 over 3400m, 39 len behind Youlooklikeyourmum carrying 71kg at $15. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Plumpton on April 6 2025 over 3560m, 46 len behind Girlfromtheglen carrying 66kg at $13. Prefer in something easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 07/10/2026 | 549 | HUNT FLAT M 45 | $13,070.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Tom Cannon | 71kg | 3:54.21 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 39.5L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/04/2025 | 36 | HUNT FLAT M 46 | $9,220.00 | Plumpton | 3569m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 66kg | 4:13.83 | 3-7-9 | 0 |
| 46.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/03/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT M 46 | $29,950.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 66kg | 4:10.80 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Cieren Fallon
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Promising on debut 3rd of 14 at Windsor on June 8 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Cuff It carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Returned from break sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Newcastle All Weather on October 12 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Tropbien with 59kg at $2.40. Fitter and worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 12/10/2026 | 126 | APP NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 59kg | 2:14.38 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.38 |
| 3/14 | 08/06/2026 | - | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Soft | Tom Marquand | 58.5kg | 2:14.33 | 1-2-3 | 12 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Thirsk July 1 over 2400m, 1.3 len behind Parisian Scholar carrying 60kg at $3.30. Previously first up; sixth of 8 at Southwell All Weather April 25 over 2400m, 7 len behind Birgham Dub with 52kg at $26. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 125 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 01/07/2026 | 12 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 2414m | Good Firm | Harry Davies | 60kg | 2:36.14 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.25 |
| 3/6 | 19/06/2026 | 55 | HCP 3 | $27,230.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2414m | Good | Sorin Moldoveanu | 56.5kg | 2:32.95 | 6-6-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/04/2026 | 178 | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Sorin Moldoveanu | 52kg | 2:37.55 | 2-4-4-4-4-4-3-3 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/10/2025 | 25 | MDN C 2 | $14,520.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Soft | Kevin Stott | 58kg | 1:53.20 | 1-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $41,740.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | 1:37.09 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Darragh Keenan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last in a small field at Southwell All Weather on October 19 over 2200m, 9 len behind Amazonica carrying 59kg at $151. The start before that 6th of 13 at Southwell All Weather on September 26 over 2200m, 10 len behind Pyramid carrying 60.5kg at $151. Looks to be making up the numbers.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 19/10/2026 | 23 | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Darragh Keenan | 59kg | 2:25.53 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $151.00 |
| 6/13 | 26/09/2026 | 17 | MDN 3U | $21,780.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Darragh Keenan | 60.5kg | 2:25.09 | 3-5-6 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $151.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/09/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good | Oliver Stammers | 60.5kg | 1:36.49 | 5-4-5 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $101.00 |

Jockey: S M Levey
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months didn't finish the race at Redcar October 26 over 2000m. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at Lingfield All Weather on June 4 over 2000m, 17 len behind Sunshine Star with 58kg at $101. The in-form Sean Levey rides today but still not keen on her chances here.
Last Starts 8 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 | 26/10/2026 | 91 | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Heavy | Sam James | 56.5kg | 2:16.30 | - | 7 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 14/14 | 27/07/2026 | 53 | HCP 3 | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 61kg | 2:25.69 | 10-13-14 | 5 |
| 33.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/13 | 04/06/2026 | 41 | NOV F 3U | $21,780.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 58kg | 2:06.86 | 8-7-7-8-8-7-7-6 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/04/2026 | 181 | NOV F 3 | $27,230.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good | Ray Dawson | 58kg | 2:11.35 | 7-7-8-7-8-9-9-9 | 8 |
| 36.0L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 25/10/2025 | - | NOV F 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Soft | Ray Dawson | 58kg | 1:48.01 | 7-7-6 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |

Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Kempton Park All Weather on October 7 over 2200m, 3.5 len behind Queen Of Scotland with 58kg at $5.50. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Windsor on September 14 over 2300m, 4.5 len behind Queen Of Scotland carrying 58kg at $23. Ready to break through.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 07/10/2026 | 23 | NOV F 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 2:20.93 | 2-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 14/09/2026 | 16 | MDN F 3U | $21,780.00 | Windsor | 2313m | Good Soft | David Probert | 58kg | 2:31.96 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/08/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $90,750.00 | Goodwood | 2011m | Soft | Rob Hornby | 58kg | 2:16.17 | 4-6-7 | 6 |
| 28.0L | $8.00 |