Aintree Race 3 - ThatPrizeGuy Top Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
SOBER GLORY (3) Tidy effort when 2nd last start in a hurdle at Cheltenham. Should muster plenty of early toe. Has been a model of consistency this campaign. Has the ability to take this out. SINNATRA (2) Finished 5th last time in a hurdle at Cheltenham. Is capable of a resurgence. Should muster plenty of early speed. Harry Skelton is highly regarded. No surprise to see a win. STORMING GEORGE (5) Was dominant when winning by 3 1/4L last run in a hurdle at Newbury and carrying less weight this time. Should jump out and bowl along. Has to be included. LA CONQUIERE (6) Came in 14th last run in a hurdle at Cheltenham. Giving another go here. Expected to be flashing home. Very competitive this campaign. Likely threat.

Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Came in 4th last run in a hurdle at Cheltenham. Should come to hand quickly. Tracking very well this campaign. Will need to find a few more lengths.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 10/03/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $147,555.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.55L | $34.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 72.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.67 |
| 1/10 | 09/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | HEAVY | Thomas Bellamy | 73kg | - | 5-4-4-4-3-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $1.36 |
| 2/13 | 20/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 72kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3L | $1.67 |
| 1/12 | 01/05/2025 | - | C & G | $17,501.00 | Punchestown | 3304m | SOFT | R James | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/11 | 08/02/2025 | - | Standard Open NH Flat Race | $24,592.00 | Newbury | 3281m | SOFT | Tom Cannon | 73kg | - | 8-9-8-8-4-4-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 02/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,917.00 | Plumpton | 3569m | GOOD | Tom Cannon | 71kg | - | 5-5-4-4-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |
| 8/10 | 24/03/2024 | - | Pro/Am | $0.00 | Limerick | 3264m | HEAVY | Michael Osullivan | 71kg | - | - | 3 |
| 38.05L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/03/2024 | - | Pro/Am | $0.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | HEAVY | Michael Osullivan | 71kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.25L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
At $5.50 ran 5th last time in a hurdle at Cheltenham. Is capable of a resurgence. Should race on the speed. Harry Skelton rates highly. Stamps its reason for consideration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/23 | 13/03/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $108,207.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6L | $5.50 |
| 1/4 | 20/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $10,821.00 | Warwick | 3822m | SOFT | Harry Skelton | 73.5kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 5L | $1.36 |
| 3/6 | 05/02/2026 | - | Listed | $39,348.00 | Huntingdon | 3947m | SOFT | Harry Skelton | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.75L | $3.25 |
| 1/4 | 03/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Sandown | 3215m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 73.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 55L | $1.13 |
| 2/15 | 28/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,723.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 72kg | - | 4-2-2-2-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.75L | $2.88 |
| 2/11 | 06/11/2025 | - | 3 | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.37L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 19/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Windsor | 3218m | SOFT | Harry Cobden | 73.5kg | - | 3-3-2-2-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 13.75L | $3.60 |
| 1/13 | 22/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 71kg | - | 1-1-2-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy run when 2nd last start in a hurdle at Cheltenham. Won't be far away during the run. Going well this campaign. Strong chance to be considered.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 10/03/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $147,555.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 07/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $16,723.00 | Newbury | 3281m | HEAVY | Harry Cobden | 75.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 27L | $1.33 |
| 1/11 | 14/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 73.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 13L | $1.15 |
| 4/5 | 06/12/2025 | - | Listed | $44,266.00 | Sandown | 3215m | SOFT | Harry Cobden | 70kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-4 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $1.57 |
| 1/13 | 05/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 72kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 12L | $1.50 |
| 1/11 | 08/02/2025 | - | Standard Open NH Flat Race | $24,592.00 | Newbury | 3281m | SOFT | Michael Nolan | 73kg | - | 3-6-5-5-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $3.00 |
| 1/12 | 06/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Exeter | 3365m | SOFT | Michael Nolan | 74kg | - | 5-6-8-8-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.45 |
| 1/12 | 29/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | GOOD | Michael Nolan | 69.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 9 weeks and was a comprehensive winner by 4 1/2L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Limerick. Others much better.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 01/02/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | HEAVY | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.1L | $26.00 |
| 1/17 | 26/12/2025 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 3218m | HEAVY | Sean Flanagan | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/16 | 18/10/2025 | - | 4Y MDN - HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 3282m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/09/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $13,500.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GOOD | Fred Maguire | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.75L | $2.38 |
| 3/24 | 29/04/2025 | - | 4yo | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 3354m | GOOD | Fred Maguire | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 23/03/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $35,002.00 | Limerick | 3264m | SOFT | Fred Maguire | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $5.50 |

Jockey: J M Quinlan
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Won by a huge margin of 3 1/4L last run in a hurdle at Newbury and gets some weight taken off. Has shown early pace in races to date. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $20,658.00 | Newbury | 3788m | GOOD | Jack Quinlan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.25L | $4.50 |
| 7/12 | 21/02/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $78,696.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | Jack Quinlan | 72.5kg | - | 1-2-2-2-5-7-7 | 0 |
| 25L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 05/02/2026 | - | CL3 | $10,526.00 | Doncaster | 3902m | SOFT | Jack Quinlan | 73.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $3.25 |
| 6/6 | 26/12/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $98,370.00 | Aintree | 3409m | GOOD | Jack Quinlan | 73.5kg | - | 3-5-3-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 75.25L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 29/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | SOFT | Jack Quinlan | 70kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 12L | $1.45 |
| 3/11 | 06/11/2025 | - | 3 | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Jack Quinlan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.28L | $7.00 |
| 5/15 | 05/04/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $49,185.00 | Aintree | 3409m | GOOD | Jack Quinlan | 72kg | - | 8-8-9-7-5-4-5 | 0 |
| 7.7L | $21.00 |
| 1/16 | 24/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,721.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | GOOD | Jack Quinlan | 71kg | - | 9-8-8-8-5-3-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $11.00 and ran 14th last run in a hurdle at Cheltenham. Giving another go here. Has a nice turn of foot. Racing consistently this prep. Genuine claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/22 | 12/03/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $103,288.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.9L | $11.00 |
| 2/4 | 17/01/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $59,022.00 | Ascot | 3161m | SOFT | Gavin Sheehan | 72kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/11/2025 | - | Listed | $44,267.00 | Newbury | 3281m | SOFT | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | - | 4-7-7-6-3-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.75 |
| 1/11 | 31/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 72.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $1.80 |
| 2/20 | 03/04/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $49,185.00 | Aintree | 3409m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | - | 9-8-9-13-4-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/18 | 21/12/2024 | - | 4UP MARES | $11,001.00 | Thurles | 3232m | GOOD | Jordan Colin Gainford | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $71.00 |