Wetherby Race 1 - Boyle Sports Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
LORIKO (1) may have taken seven attempts to score with hurdles however managed four victories since May. Tried fences last time at Warwick when following in a classy horse contesting a two-runner race. Standout performer set to win comfortably. COMBS (2) similarly brings plenty of hurdling experience in Ireland. Won during September but struggled since. Good jockey booking for this Irish raider who could give the main selection something to think about though will have plenty to find on ratings. SOME GOOD MEN GONE (3) tackled the flat in Ireland and finished 58L behind the winner at Wetherby making his yard and hurdling debut. Should complete for third.

Jockey: Dominic Lewis
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Useful gelding. Last run ran last in a small field at Warwick on November 3 over 3250m, 25 len behind Un Sens A La Vie with 72kg at $3. The start before that; finished sixth of 11 runners at Cheltenham on October 23 over 3200m, 8 len behind Continuance carrying 71.5kg at $19. Impressed last start. Great chance to go one better.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2 | 03/11/2026 | 11 | CHSE 4U | $27,680.00 | Warwick Uk | 3267m | Good | Harry Skelton | 72kg | 4:07.73 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $3.00 |
| 6/11 | 23/10/2026 | 37 | HDLE HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Dominic Lewis | 71.5kg | 3:57.10 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | HDLE HCP 3U | $26,810.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good Firm | Harry Skelton | 79kg | 5:03.28 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.62 |
| 1/5 | 09/09/2026 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,420.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 4:35.83 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/3 | 15/08/2026 | 28 | HDLE 4U | $16,990.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Harry Skelton | 75.5kg | 4:05.13 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.25 |
| 2/6 | 18/07/2026 | 44 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good | Harry Skelton | 75.5kg | 5:11.47 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.38 |
| 1/5 | 04/06/2026 | 28 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 74kg | 3:59.26 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.44 |
| 1/2 | 07/05/2026 | 31 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $14,230.00 | Huntingdon | 4123m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 5:07.05 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/5 | 06/04/2026 | 107 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 71.5kg | 3:48.28 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $1.73 |
| 6/8 | 20/12/2025 | 29 | HDLE HCP 3U | $50,870.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Soft | Charlie Todd | 72.5kg | 4:59.78 | 6-7-6 | 0 |
| 36.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/4 | 21/11/2025 | 27 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $27,230.00 | Ascot Uk | 3922m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:43.48 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.75 |

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 72kgs
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Last run finished eighth of 12 starters at Down Royal on October 31 over 3419m, 11 len behind Stuntman Steve carrying 64.5kg at $41. The start before that; finished fourth in a small field at Sligo on October 23 over 3520m, 42 len behind Speisialta carrying 73.5kg at $4.30. Has the ability to be in the finish. Could give the favourite something to think about.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 31/10/2026 | 8 | HDLE HCP 4U | $44,480.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Good | Paddy Cleary | 64.5kg | 3:59.70 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 23/10/2026 | 29 | HDLE 4U | $20,480.00 | Sligo | 3520m | Y | Danny Gilligan | 73.5kg | 4:20.60 | - | 0 |
| 42.3L | $4.33 |
| 10/13 | 24/09/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 4 | $105,140.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 68.5kg | 4:01.60 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/14 | 03/09/2026 | 150 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | Danny Gilligan | 74.5kg | 3:44.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 9/21 | 06/04/2026 | 20 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $35,920.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | Danny Gilligan | 71kg | 4:01.90 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/19 | 17/03/2026 | 62 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 71kg | 4:15.10 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/01/2026 | 16 | HDLE 4 | $32,150.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Y | Kevin Healy | 66.5kg | 4:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/12 | 29/12/2025 | 37 | LR OPEN 34 | $94,950.00 | Limerick | 3218m | SH | L P Dempsey | 63.5kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/13 | 22/11/2025 | 49 | MHDLE 3 | $22,700.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 70kg | 4:22.60 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/12 | 04/10/2025 | 36 | MHDLE 3 | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 3319m | YS | Jack Kennedy | 70kg | 4:07.50 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 29/08/2025 | 127 | HDLE 3 | $19,940.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 69kg | 4:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Craig Nichol
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Having second run back today. First-up after seven months ran last in a small field at this track on October 31 over 3200m, 58 len behind Minella Hollow carrying 69.5kg at $126. Previously second-up finished 22nd of 23 starters at Navan on April 25 over 2011m, 28 len behind Obscenity carrying 60kg at $29. Unlikely to be contesting the finish here.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 31/10/2026 | 189 | HDLE 4U | $29,950.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 69.5kg | 3:51.50 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 58.5L | $126.00 |
| 22/23 | 25/04/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Navan | 2011m | GY | Sam Coen | 60kg | 2:09.29 | - | 25 |
| 28.5L | $29.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/04/2026 | 207 | HCP 4U | $26,940.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | YS | A Coonan | 71kg | 2:03.93 | - | 6 |
| 16.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/16 | 20/09/2025 | 38 | MDN 3U | $23,310.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Heavy | Andrew Slattery | 61kg | 2:08.93 | - | 7 |
| 23.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/08/2025 | 9 | SELL MDN 3U | $38,680.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 61kg | 2:03.73 | - | 1 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/16 | 04/08/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $25,140.00 | Naas | 2112m | GY | Andrew Slattery | 56kg | 2:18.07 | - | 16 |
| 2.8L | $29.00 |
| 5/11 | 12/07/2025 | 19 | MDN 3U | $23,600.00 | Limerick | 1609m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | 1:42.64 | - | 9 |
| 5.8L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/06/2025 | 164 | SELL MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | Good | Ben Coen | 61kg | 2:07.70 | - | 4 |
| 28.0L | $29.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/01/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Joseph Sheridan | 61kg | 1:41.54 | - | 9 |
| 9.3L | $8.00 |