Warwick Race 2 - Aston Villa Foundation Ebf 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
This could be a straight battle between those two at the head of the market. It would be no surprise for FOUR SPRINGS (1) to overturn his likely shorter-priced rival. Off the mark at first attempt two starts back and placed in the follow up run. Received wind surgery since and represents in form trainer. SINNATRA (2) does hold the stronger chance on paper with a Listed level third last time and useful efforts beforehand. Every chance revisiting this grade. LA VISH (5) was placed at huge odds on Ludlow hurdling debut and can fill a minor spot again. WARRIORESS (6) must show more however may prove next best.
Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Having third race start. When well supported at debut, favourite; raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 3.5 len Hereford on November 25 over 3200m defeating Liam Mera Kai carrying 70kg at $2 in a hurdle. Last start finished third of 8 starters at Market Rasen on December 26 over 3300m, 4.5 len behind Japetus with 71kg at $2.30. Can bounce back to the winner's list.
Last Starts 56 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 | 26/12/2025 | 31 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good Soft | Beau Morgan | 71kg | 4:03.16 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $2.25 |
| 1/10 | 25/11/2025 | - | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Harry Cobden | 70kg | 3:52.09 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Recent form hard to fault. Last run finished third in a small field at Huntingdon in the LR on February 5 over 3900m, slow track; 8 len behind Act Of Innocence with 72kg at $3.30. Start before won by 55 len Sandown Park on January 3 over 3200m defeating Night Ride Home carrying 73.5kg at $1.10 in a hurdle. Winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 05/02/2026 | 33 | LR OPEN 4U | $72,600.00 | Huntingdon | 3922m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 72kg | 5:05.52 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/4 | 03/01/2026 | 36 | MHDLE 4U | $25,990.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 73.5kg | 4:03.23 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 55.0L | $1.13 |
| 2/15 | 28/11/2025 | 22 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $33,650.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 4:02.30 | 4-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.88 |
| 2/11 | 06/11/2025 | 291 | MHDLE 4U | $22,140.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 4:09.30 | 7-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 19/01/2025 | 58 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $73,800.00 | Windsor | 3218m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 73.5kg | 3:55.87 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 13.8L | $3.75 |
| 1/13 | 22/11/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 3:52.20 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $2.25 |
Jockey: K Brogan
Weight: 71kgs
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Raced two times to date. At very big odds at debut, ran last in a small field at Fontwell Park on December 26 over 3500m, 24 len behind Half Hoping carrying 67.5kg at $51. Second-up finished ninth of 14 starters at Uttoxeter on January 24 over 3200m, on slow going 70 len behind Tales Of Bravery carrying 73.5kg at $151. Happy enough to avoid.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 24/01/2026 | 29 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Kevin Brogan | 73.5kg | 4:05.33 | 5-7-9 | 0 |
| 70.8L | $151.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/12/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,710.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good Soft | Sean O'connor | 67.5kg | 4:31.55 | 5-5-6 | 0 |
| 24.3L | $51.00 |
Jockey: R T Dunne
Weight: 71kgs
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Raced twice to date. At very long odds at debut, made ground from midfield; finished eighth of 11 starters at Southwell on November 14 over 3200m, on slow going 26 len behind Vango Can Go carrying 71kg at $301. Second-up finished third of 13 runners at Ludlow on January 15 over 4200m, 32 len behind Catchintsavo carrying 74.5kg at $151. Prepared to risk this time.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 15/01/2026 | 62 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good Soft | Robert Dunne | 74.5kg | 5:12.45 | 9-4-3 | 0 |
| 32.3L | $151.00 |
| 8/11 | 14/11/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Soft | Theo Gillard | 71kg | 4:01.76 | 5-9-8 | 0 |
| 26.5L | $301.00 |