Wetherby Race 2 - Boyle Sports Back Yourself Hcp Hurdle
THE KALOOKI KID (1) returns to hurdles for the first time since March 2024. Performed to a good level over fences and arrives here off a very low hurdle rating. Wind operation after disappointing at Ludlow in March while yard maintains a 33% strike rate past two weeks. One to beat. JERICOACOARA (3) finally got off the mark in Britain when last seen during May. Raised by the handicapper and should relish the ground and journey. WHO'S GOING (6) is a notable handicap debutant representing leading Irish yard. Showed very little so far but worth watching. NOPRESENTLIKETIME (4) was with same trainer and now debuts for a British stable. Ran creditably in Irish maiden hurdles.

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Ludlow March 30 over 4800m. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at Carlisle in the LR Colin Parker Memorial Intermediate Chase November 2 2025 over 4000m, 4.5 len behind Resplendent Grey carrying 71.5kg at $6.50. Can measure up on his best form.
Last Starts 229 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/6 | 30/03/2026 | 58 | STPLE HCP 5U | $26,060.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 74.5kg | 6:09.79 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 31/01/2026 | 30 | STPLE HCP 5U | $145,200.00 | Musselburgh | 4123m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 68kg | 4:57.33 | 4-5-6 | 0 |
| 10.8L | $4.33 |
| 5/9 | 01/01/2026 | 60 | STPLE HCP 5U | $90,750.00 | Musselburgh | 4123m | Good Soft | Callum Bewley | 75.5kg | 5:07.92 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.33 |
| 4/4 | 02/11/2025 | 213 | LR CHSE 4U | $69,630.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71.5kg | 5:16.32 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 8/9 | 03/04/2025 | 61 | G1 CHSE 5U | $241,410.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 73kg | 4:58.58 | 6-7-8 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $29.00 |
| 1/12 | 01/02/2025 | 49 | HCP CHSE 5U | $179,450.00 | Musselburgh | 4123m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 67.5kg | 5:07.25 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/12/2024 | 42 | HCP CHSE 4U | $64,580.00 | Doncaster | 3850m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 73kg | 4:43.30 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/5 | 02/11/2024 | 197 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,230.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 72kg | 4:05.02 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.88 |
| 5/13 | 19/04/2024 | 48 | HDLE HCP 4U | $32,670.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 73.5kg | 3:57.79 | 9-7-5 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $17.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/03/2024 | 35 | HCP HDLE 4U | $55,350.00 | Kelso | 4196m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 66kg | 5:16.21 | 7-8-8 | 0 |
| 22.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/5 | 27/01/2024 | 35 | G2 NHDLE 4U | $71,610.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 71.5kg | 4:00.03 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Oscar Palmer
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last campaign finished ninth of 13 runners at Cartmel on July 18 over 4400m, 11 len behind Caughtinyourtrance carrying 73kg at $21. When resuming last campaign pulled up at Kempton Park on November 10 2025 over 4100m. Needs to find best to be competitive here.
Last Starts 119 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 18/07/2026 | 196 | HDLE HCP 4U | $55,630.00 | Cartmel | 4425m | Good | Jonathan England | 73kg | 5:24.23 | 13-10-9 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $21.00 |
| 0/6 | 03/01/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN M 4U | $72,600.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Good | James Bowen | 71.5kg | 5:12.95 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/12/2025 | 14 | HDLE HCP M 3U | $36,300.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 76kg | 5:20.96 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/12 | 22/11/2025 | 12 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $32,940.00 | Ascot Uk | 4727m | Good | Will Featherstone | 73kg | 5:48.57 | 5-6-5 | 0 |
| 31.3L | $23.00 |
| 0/6 | 10/11/2025 | 166 | STPLE HCP M 4U | $36,300.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good | James Bowen | 75.5kg | 5:13.29 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/05/2025 | 41 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,430.00 | Cartmel | 4425m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 75.5kg | 5:31.10 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.38 |
| 4/16 | 17/04/2025 | 32 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $90,750.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | James Bowen | 68.5kg | 5:00.01 | 7-5-4 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 16/03/2025 | 23 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $19,420.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | 4:44.03 | 5-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/3 | 21/02/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $19,760.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Heavy | Sean Bowen | 75kg | 4:39.56 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.38 |
| 1/11 | 03/02/2025 | 60 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Southwell | 4103m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 70kg | 5:20.40 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/12/2024 | 194 | HCP APP HDLE 3U | $14,760.00 | Leicester | 4124m | Heavy | Daire Davis | 71kg | 5:40.54 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $7.50 |

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after seven months. Finished off last campaign winning by 4.5 len Kelso May 6 over 4500m defeating Kilmore Rock carrying 71kg at $4. First up last campaign 3 of 11 runners at Ayr February 23 over 4100m, slow track; 3.5 len behind Eloi Du Puy carrying 72.5kg at $9. May well prove too smart for these first up.
Last Starts 192 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 06/05/2026 | 16 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kelso | 4526m | Good | Joshua Thompson | 71kg | 5:34.98 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/11 | 20/04/2026 | 30 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Kelso | 4526m | Good | Joshua Thompson | 73kg | 5:35.79 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/14 | 21/03/2026 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good Soft | Joshua Thompson | 67kg | 5:15.97 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/11 | 23/02/2026 | 100 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Joshua Thompson | 72.5kg | 5:37.05 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/11/2025 | 13 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 4325m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 70kg | 5:31.24 | 9-4-5 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $26.00 |
| 10/11 | 02/11/2025 | 219 | HCP HDLE 4U | $64,580.00 | Carlisle | 4021m | Soft | Conor O'farrell | 66kg | 5:14.06 | 8-11-10 | 0 |
| 27.0L | $41.00 |
| 11/13 | 28/03/2025 | 13 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Wetherby | 4325m | Good | Brian Hughes | 75kg | 5:12.42 | 11-13-11 | 0 |
| 40.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/4 | 15/03/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,820.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 70.5kg | 4:08.31 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/02/2025 | 244 | HCP HDLE 4U | $23,060.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3392m | Good Soft | Henry Brooke | 72.5kg | 4:04.97 | 7-4-4 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/06/2024 | 76 | HCP HDLE H 5U | $83,330.00 | Lyon Parilly | 4000m | SH | Gauvain Faivre-Picon | 68.5kg | 4:55.09 | 1-7-7 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $8.20 |
| 4/6 | 08/04/2024 | 36 | STPLE CL3 H 5 | $43,046.00 | Toulouse | 3500m | Soft | Gauvain Faivre-Picon | 67kg | 4:16.20 | 2-2-4 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Charlie Maggs
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after eight months. Finished off last campaign 4 of 13 runners at Cork April 6 over 4626m, 9 len behind Oaks Soldier carrying 75.5kg at $8. First up last campaign 2 of 9 starters at Ayr February 10 over 4100m, slow track; 13 len behind Apache Tribe carrying 74kg at $4.50. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 222 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 06/04/2026 | 37 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Cork | 4626m | Y | Jake Coen | 75.5kg | 6:21.20 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/02/2026 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $21,840.00 | Navan | 4425m | Heavy | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 6:15.50 | - | 0 |
| 39.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 10/02/2026 | 405 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 74kg | 5:34.36 | 5-4-2 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/9 | 01/01/2025 | - | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | YS | Harry Swan | 76kg | 4:15.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Tom Midgley
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 14th of 15 runners at Uttoxeter on October 30 over 4000m, 46 len behind Las Canals carrying 75.5kg at $51. The start before that; ran last in a small field at Kelso on October 4 over 4200m, 23 len behind Jentobello carrying 70kg at $4. Not sure she is up to this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 30/10/2026 | 26 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Jonathan England | 75.5kg | 5:06.84 | 14-15-14 | 0 |
| 46.8L | $51.00 |
| 3/3 | 04/10/2026 | 16 | HDLE 4U | $16,990.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good Firm | Harry Atkins | 70kg | 5:05.10 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 23.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/09/2026 | 29 | HDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Harry Skelton | 75.5kg | 4:00.32 | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/2 | 20/08/2026 | 36 | HDLE 4U | $14,680.00 | Stratford Avon | 4425m | Good Firm | Harry Skelton | 70kg | 5:28.25 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/8 | 15/07/2026 | 26 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 5:02.97 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $2.88 |
| 3/6 | 19/06/2026 | 46 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Harry Skelton | 67.5kg | 4:13.23 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $2.75 |
| 2/9 | 04/05/2026 | 86 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Dawstown P2p | 4828m | Y | J L Scallan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/5 | 07/02/2026 | 90 | P2P MDN M 5 | $0.00 | Ballinaboola P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J L Scallan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/11/2025 | 203 | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | J L Scallan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/14 | 20/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | J L Scallan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Craig Nichol
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last campaign finished fourth of 16 starters at Roscommon on August 4 over 4023m, 20 len behind Tumbling In carrying 73.5kg at $34. When resuming last campaign finished 14th of 15 starters at Punchestown on February 15 over 3922m, on rain affected going; 80 len behind Ksar Fatal carrying 70kg at $41. Very hard to knock.
Last Starts 102 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 04/08/2026 | 122 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Roscommon | 4023m | YS | Jack Kennedy | 73.5kg | 5:08.50 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $34.00 |
| 12/25 | 04/04/2026 | 28 | MHDLE 4U | $26,940.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | YS | Jordan Gainford | 71.5kg | 5:17.30 | - | 0 |
| 96.8L | $251.00 |
| 8/18 | 07/03/2026 | 20 | MHDLE 45 | $20,680.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Kevin Sexton | 71kg | 4:24.70 | - | 0 |
| 78.5L | $101.00 |
| 14/15 | 15/02/2026 | - | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Heavy | Jordan Gainford | 70kg | 5:22.60 | - | 0 |
| 80.5L | $41.00 |