Warwick Race 2 - Oddschecker Free Bets Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race) (Div 1)
In receipt of a handy age allowance TALAKAN (11) can get off the mark at the third attempt. Third behind a useful rival on hurdling debut before beaten a neck at Ludlow in latest and now against his elders could be the one to beat. GREAT FLEET (1) dropped out of a fierce handicap last time. Previously made all the running when landing a Kelso maiden. May try to repeat similar tactics here. Top contender. WILSTAR (2) aims to follow up a success among maiden company last month. Top jockey returns to the saddle. Shortlist. LEGAL WEAPON (5) managed to find the frame all four hurdling starts. Might have to settle for minor placings again.

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Freshened for 51 days. Last start pulled up at Windsor on January 16 over 3200m. Start before won by 2 len Kelso on December 7 over 3200m slow track defeating Bohemond Antioch with 69.5kg at $2.30 in a hurdle. Worth another chance and should feature in the finish.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/14 | 16/01/2026 | 40 | HDLE HCP 4U | $217,720.00 | Windsor | 3218m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 69kg | 3:53.02 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/12/2025 | 23 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $32,790.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 69.5kg | 4:07.95 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.25 |
| 6/9 | 14/11/2025 | 20 | G2 OPEN 4U | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 5:26.37 | 3-6-6 | 0 |
| 46.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/13 | 25/10/2025 | 20 | HDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Good | Harry Skelton | 70kg | 5:57.76 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/10/2025 | 239 | HDLE 4U | $18,290.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 68.5kg | 5:11.00 | 5-5-3 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
| 9/11 | 08/02/2025 | 73 | LR OPEN 46 | $45,370.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 73kg | 3:58.30 | 2-10-9 | 0 |
| 47.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/11/2024 | 199 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,380.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 71kg | 4:23.20 | 1-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/11 | 12/05/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Bartlemy P2p | 4828m | Good | J Dunne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2 len Southwell on February 2 over 3200m defeating Tread Carefully with 73kg at $2.10 in a hurdle. The start before that; held ground to the line finished second of 13 runners at Ayr on January 2 over 3200m, slow track; 3.5 len behind Sanilam carrying 73.5kg at $1.80. Promising galloper. Can add to the recent impressive results.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 02/02/2026 | 31 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | Kevin Brogan | 73kg | 4:04.65 | 5-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/13 | 02/01/2026 | 57 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | 3:55.29 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.83 |
| 8/11 | 06/11/2025 | 195 | MHDLE 4U | $22,140.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | 4:09.30 | 6-7-8 | 0 |
| 71.3L | $3.25 |
| 1/13 | 25/04/2025 | 47 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $9,230.00 | Perth Uk | 3261m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 3:59.45 | 13-4-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/14 | 09/03/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,380.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 3:49.50 | 11-4-3 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Freddie Gordon
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last start finished fifth of 7 runners at Plumpton on February 9 over 3200m, slow track; 45 len behind Tennessee Tango carrying 73kg at $8. At only start last preparation finished fourth of 8 starters at Galway on October 7 over 3319m, 4.5 len behind Mullaghgloss with 74.5kg at $9.50. Looks tested in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 09/02/2026 | 125 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Soft | Freddie Gordon | 73kg | 3:56.04 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 45.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/10/2025 | 161 | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | Aine O'connor | 74.5kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $9.50 |
| 23/24 | 29/04/2025 | 96 | FLAT 4 | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | Aine O'connor | 74.5kg | 4:00.80 | - | 0 |
| 188.8L | $51.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/01/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | SH | Aine O'connor | 74.5kg | 4:26.40 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Nick Slatter
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 43 day let-up. Last outing finished eighth of 14 starters at Uttoxeter on January 24 over 3200m, on slow going 68 len behind Tales Of Bravery carrying 72kg at $201. Run before finished seventh of 8 runners at Aintree on December 26 over 3400m, 50 len behind No Walkover with 71kg at $67. Can't see him getting off the mark here.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 24/01/2026 | 29 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Nick Slatter | 72kg | 4:05.33 | 9-9-8 | 0 |
| 68.8L | $201.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/12/2025 | 30 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $31,760.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 71kg | 4:10.94 | 1-7-7 | 0 |
| 50.8L | $67.00 |
| 5/5 | 26/11/2025 | 269 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 71kg | 4:24.10 | 1-1-5 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $34.00 |
| 99/8 | 02/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Y | M J Sweeney | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Resumes off a 44 day letup. Last start finished fourth of 8 runners at Doncaster on January 23 over 3300m, slow track; 6 len behind Minstrel Knight carrying 71kg at $2.60. Run before held ground to the line finished second of 13 runners at Newbury on December 17 over 3270m, 2 len behind Kadastral with 71.5kg at $15. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 23/01/2026 | 37 | HDLE 4U | $29,690.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Soft | Ben Jones | 71kg | 4:07.60 | 3-2-4 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $2.63 |
| 2/13 | 17/12/2025 | 29 | MHDLE 4U | $22,140.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 71.5kg | 4:05.23 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/11/2025 | 26 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 70kg | 3:55.25 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/11 | 23/10/2025 | 228 | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 3849m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 71.5kg | 4:56.40 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 34.0L | $7.50 |
| 10/14 | 09/03/2025 | 49 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,380.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Ben Jones | 74kg | 3:49.50 | 2-9-10 | 0 |
| 39.3L | $13.00 |
| 9/10 | 19/01/2025 | 38 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $73,800.00 | Windsor | 3218m | Soft | Ben Jones | 73.5kg | 3:55.87 | 2-7-9 | 0 |
| 34.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/12 | 12/12/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,380.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 71kg | 4:05.97 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Daire James Mcconville
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. First race start made ground from midfield; finished tenth of 12 starters at Hereford on December 21 2024 over 3200m, 31 len behind Glancing Jack with 71kg at $17. Went for a break before returning pulled up at Doncaster on January 23 over 3900m. Hard to recommend this time.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/13 | 23/01/2026 | 398 | MHDLE HUNT 47 | $23,750.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Soft | Daire Mcconville | 71kg | 4:49.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |
| 10/12 | 21/12/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 3 | $8,170.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good Soft | Lilly Pinchin | 71kg | 4:02.83 | 5-8-10 | 0 |
| 31.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Tristan Durrell
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 29 days. Last start finished sixth of 8 runners at Newbury on February 7 over 3300m, on heavy track; 70 len behind Sober Glory carrying 71kg at $23. The run before finished third of 8 runners at Market Rasen on January 16 over 3700m, 11 len behind Hold The Serve carrying 72kg at $13. Struggling for form and looking to others.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 07/02/2026 | 22 | HDLE 4U | $30,850.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Heavy | Brendan Powell | 71kg | 4:09.03 | 6-5-6 | 0 |
| 70.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/01/2026 | 45 | HDLE 4U | $19,790.00 | Market Rasen | 3721m | Good Soft | Charlie Todd | 72kg | 4:44.50 | 5-5-3 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/12/2025 | 48 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 69.5kg | 4:01.50 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 10.8L | $4.50 |
| 4/8 | 15/10/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $8,170.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 69kg | 3:58.84 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last preparation finished fourth of 16 runners at Ludlow on December 17 over 3170m, 14 len behind Un Sens A La Vie carrying 66.5kg at $51. First up last campaign on from midfield; finished 11th of 18 runners at Cheltenham on April 18 2024 over 3400m, 14 len behind Anno Power with 67kg at $51. Definite threat.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 17/12/2025 | 608 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $14,760.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 66.5kg | 3:56.83 | 8-3-4 | 0 |
| 14.3L | $51.00 |
| 11/18 | 18/04/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT M 46 | $27,230.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 67kg | 4:07.53 | 9-12-11 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Paul O'brien
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign 8 of 10 starters at Hereford November 25 over 3200m, 37 len behind Four Springs carrying 66.5kg at $101. Previously first up; ran last in a small field at Wetherby October 31 over 3900m, 30 len behind Blue Carpet with 68.5kg at $3.50. Has also won when fresh in the past so she does come to hand quickly.
Last Starts 104 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 25/11/2025 | 25 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Paul O'brien | 66.5kg | 3:52.09 | 6-8-8 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $101.00 |
| 3/3 | 31/10/2025 | 132 | MHDLE 4U | $16,990.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Paul O'brien | 68.5kg | 4:52.10 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 30.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/12 | 21/06/2025 | 69 | OPEN HUNT FLAT 45 | $12,700.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Good | Paul O'brien | 67.5kg | 4:04.75 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/04/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Good | A O'sullivan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $1.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN M 5 | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Y | A O'sullivan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.1L | $1.00 |

Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after five months finished sixth of 8 starters at Huntingdon on March 1 over 3200m, 30 len behind Golden Falls with 71kg at $6.50. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len Hamilton Park on August 2 over 2200m defeating Codiak with 59kg at $4.30. May improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 01/03/2026 | 160 | JHDLE 4 | $18,150.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 4:00.39 | - | 0 |
| 30.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 22/09/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $20,530.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2414m | Soft | Clifford Lee | 61kg | 2:41.61 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 4/4 | 18/08/2025 | 16 | NOV 35 | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2414m | Good Firm | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 62kg | 2:34.92 | 2-3-4 | 4 |
| 18.5L | $1.67 |
| 1/6 | 02/08/2025 | 29 | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2212m | Good | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 59kg | 2:20.27 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $4.33 |
| 4/10 | 04/07/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Doncaster | 2414m | Good Firm | Callum Rodriguez | 59kg | 2:31.73 | 7-5-4 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: K Brogan
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming finished third of 10 starters at Ascot on January 17 over 3160m, on slow going 8 len behind Winston Junior carrying 70kg at $15. Last start raced on speed throughout then finished second of 8 runners at Ludlow on February 4 over 3200m, on slow going a neck behind King Al with 70kg at $4.30. Fitter now and making headway every start. Top hope again here.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 04/02/2026 | 18 | JHDLE 4 | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Soft | Kevin Brogan | 70kg | 4:00.07 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
| 3/10 | 17/01/2026 | 68 | JHDLE 4 | $46,130.00 | Ascot Uk | 3161m | Soft | Kevin Brogan | 70kg | 3:53.22 | 7-2-3 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/12 | 10/11/2025 | 22 | MDN CF 3 | $27,560.00 | Amiens | 2900m | SH | Louis Bouton | 54.5kg | 3:31.46 | 2-2-1 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/13 | 19/10/2025 | 29 | MDN H 3U | $14,510.00 | Machecoul | 2950m | Soft | Stephane Breux | 56kg | 3:16.89 | - | 10 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/09/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $27,860.00 | Le Lion-D'angers | 2400m | Soft | Leonard Plommee | 54.5kg | 2:35.78 | 6-7-5 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $2.60 |
| 3/9 | 29/08/2025 | 224 | MDN 3 | $27,710.00 | Saint Malo | 1800m | Soft | Leonard Plommee | 54.5kg | 1:56.64 | - | 2 |
| 11.0L | $2.30 |
| 3/10 | 17/01/2025 | 49 | MDN CG 3 | $45,230.00 | Deauville | 1900m | Neutral | Clement Lecoeuvre | 58kg | 2:01.00 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/11 | 29/11/2024 | - | MDN CG 2 | $49,590.00 | Deauville | 1900m | Neutral | Mickael Barzalona | 56kg | 1:58.57 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $4.90 |