Aintree Race 1 - Inkerman London Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
ROAD TO WEMBLEY (1) brings the standout recent hurdle form after winning at Southwell over 3183m on good ground by 3.5L following a Warwick 3218m 2nd, and looks the one to beat. MASKARVEL (4) rates the main danger after a Huntingdon 3173m 2nd, beaten 2.5L, and a pair of Irish bumper placings last year. INTO BATTLE (2) was 2nd at Kempton over 3218m, beaten 6L, and can figure if holding that level.

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 44-day break after winning at Southwell over 3183m on 1 Apr by 3.5L on Good, carrying 72.5kg at $1.22. Prior run a solid 2nd at Warwick over 3218m on 8 Mar, beaten 1.25L by Cosmic Connection with 72.5kg at $8.50. Consistent this season with 1 win and 3 seconds from 5 starts, and now up 1.5kg. Can feature with a similar effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.22 |
| 2/10 | 08/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $8.50 |
| 2/11 | 23/09/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $9,837.00 | Southwell | 2835m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 57.5kg | - | 5-5-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 11 |
| 3.25L | $5.50 |
| 9/14 | 21/08/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $34,430.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 62.5kg | - | 1-3-2-3-2-3-3-3 | 1 |
| 15.25L | $12.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/08/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $10,034.00 | Ffos Las | 2816m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 61kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 3 |
| 4L | $4.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/07/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $24,592.00 | York | 2384m | GOOD | Donagh Murphy | 60kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-2-2 | 6 |
| 8.75L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/06/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $11,804.00 | Sandown | 2816m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 58.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.75L | $3.25 |
| 1/12 | 01/06/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $29,511.00 | Chelmsford | 2816m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 57.5kg | - | 4-3-3-3-4-3-3-4 | 2 |
| 0.75L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 17/05/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $10,623.00 | Doncaster | 2921m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 59.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.75 |
| 7/14 | 18/04/2025 | - | 4 | $49,185.00 | Lingfield | 3172m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 59.5kg | - | 6-4-3-4-3-4-4-4 | 4 |
| 0.25L | $4.00 |
| 3/5 | 15/03/2025 | - | GBB Plus Race | $24,790.00 | Wolverhampton | 2815m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 54kg | - | 3-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.25L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 19/02/2025 | - | Rider Restricted Race | $15,739.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Shane B Kelly | 57kg | - | 6-7-7-7-7-7-8-9 | 5 |
| 8.05L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/01/2025 | - | CL3 | $14,952.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | David Probert | 59kg | - | 6-3-3-3-4-4-7-9 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $29.00 |
| 4/11 | 03/10/2024 | - | CL4 | $11,066.00 | Salisbury | 2856m | HEAVY | Jim Crowley | 61kg | - | 11-11-11-11-10-11-9-7 | 0 |
| 10.25L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/09/2024 | - | CL2 | $98,370.00 | Haydock | 2817m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 57kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 8.25L | $12.00 |
| 1/13 | 22/08/2024 | - | Trainers Registered To Racing League | $34,430.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 57kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/10 | 25/07/2024 | - | CL5 | $10,821.00 | Newbury | 3218m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 58kg | - | 7-5-5-6-7-7-7-7 | 4 |
| 1.25L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 07/07/2024 | - | CL4 | $19,674.00 | Chelmsford | 2675m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-6-7-7-6-6-9 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $3.75 |
| 3/5 | 11/04/2024 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Southwell | 2233m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 59kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/4 | 04/04/2024 | - | CL6 | $0.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 61kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 4 |
| 7L | $1.60 |

Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 53-day break after a solid 2nd at Kempton over 3218m on 23 Mar, beaten 6L on Good going at $26 carrying 72.5kg. Prior Newbury run was 10th of 11 over 3281m on 14 Jan, well beaten on Good at $41 with 71kg. Now carries 71kg for C Gethings; weight is down 1.5kg from last start. Can feature with a similar effort to Kempton.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 23/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | Robert Dunne | 72.5kg | - | 9-8-7-6-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 6L | $26.00 |
| 10/11 | 14/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Robert Dunne | 71kg | - | 8-6-8-9-9-10-10 | 0 |
| 121.25L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/10/2025 | - | CL4 | $11,066.00 | Salisbury | 1994m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 59kg | - | 6-6-6-5-6-6-6-2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 4/11 | 05/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,362.00 | Haydock | 2340m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 64.5kg | - | 10-10-9-9-9-10-9-9 | 3 |
| 9.05L | $4.60 |
| 6/8 | 18/07/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Pontefract | 1614m | GOOD | George Downing | 61kg | - | 8-8-8-8-8-8-8-6 | 5 |
| 4.95L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/06/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $11,804.00 | Haydock | 2103m | GOOD | George Downing | 58.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8 | 2 |
| 12.75L | $4.33 |
| 5/14 | 16/05/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $34,429.00 | Newbury | 2011m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 57.5kg | - | 12-10-11-10-11-11-10-7 | 15 |
| 7.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/04/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $11,804.00 | Haydock | 2050m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 61.5kg | - | 8-7-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $3.20 |
| 6/8 | 29/09/2024 | - | CL4 | $12,788.00 | Epsom | 1712m | HEAVY | Tom Marquand | 59.5kg | - | 3-2-2-2-3-3-4-7 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $4.75 |
| 3/8 | 28/08/2024 | - | CL4 | $10,821.00 | Kempton | 2211m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 60kg | - | 1-1-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.40 |
| 9/10 | 01/08/2024 | - | CL2 | $98,370.00 | Goodwood | 1990m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 53kg | - | 5-5-9-7-7-7-7-9 | 11 |
| 10.45L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 15/06/2024 | - | CL3 | $24,592.00 | Sandown | 1810m | GOOD | Saffie Osborne | 60.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.1L | $2.90 |
| 5/13 | 18/05/2024 | - | Heritage Handicap | $98,370.00 | Newbury | 2011m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-5-6-7-5-6-5 | 4 |
| 6.05L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Epsom | 1712m | GOOD | Saffie Osborne | 59.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/14 | 08/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 0.75L | $4.50 |
| 5/12 | 25/10/2023 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | SOFT | Ross Coakley | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 11.2L | $81.00 |

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34-day break after finishing 9th of 15 at Bellewstown over 2295m on 11 Apr, beaten 10.25L on soft with 56.5kg at $41. Earlier this year ran 3rd in a 2414m 4UP MDN at Dundalk on 13 Jan, beaten 7L at $34. Now a 5yo gelding for A Kinirons, switches to hurdles with 71kg and James Bowen booked. Can improve with the rise in weight and experience gained.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 11/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Bellewstown | 2295m | SOFT | Patrick Mcgettigan | 56.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 10.25L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/02/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 62.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 7L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 13/01/2026 | - | 4UP MDN | $11,002.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | GOOD | Julian Pietropaolo | 62.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 28/12/2025 | - | 4UP | $12,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3249m | GOOD | J C Barry | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.75L | $29.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/10/2025 | - | C & G | $10,502.00 | Galway | 3300m | SOFT | J C Barry | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.25L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/10/2025 | - | 4Y | $9,999.00 | Galway | 3337m | SOFT | J C Barry | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $17.00 |

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 75-day break after a solid 2nd at Huntingdon over 3173m on 1 Mar, beaten 2.5L by Caspari on good going with 72.5kg at $3.10. Earlier fifth at Kempton over 3218m on 26 Dec, beaten 24.5L on good with 72kg at $34 after racing handy. Consistent profile overall with three placings from five runs. Down 1.5kg and up in trip; can feature with a clean run.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 01/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.10 |
| 5/11 | 26/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $21,642.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 72kg | - | 8-2-4-4-6-6-5 | 0 |
| 24.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/19 | 28/07/2025 | - | 4yo | $16,998.00 | Galway | 3337m | GOOD | Alan Osullivan | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/13 | 17/07/2025 | - | 4yo | $9,999.00 | Killarney | 3419m | SOFT | Alan Osullivan | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 07/06/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Punchestown | 3310m | GOOD | Alan Osullivan | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up now after finishing 6th of 13 at Bangor over 3351m on 18 Apr, beaten 36.5L on good going with 71.5kg at $101 behind Alsakib. Prior run 5th of 6 at Sedgefield over 3994m on 1 Apr, beaten 56.75L on good with 72.5kg at $9 behind Bright Legend. Winner at Newton Abbot over ~3371m on 31 Jul 2023 with 71kg at $5.50. Drops 0.5kg and wears a hood; can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 18/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Bangor | 3351m | GOOD | I J Power | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 36.5L | $101.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | GOOD | Sean W Quinlan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 56.75L | $9.00 |
| 1/13 | 31/07/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Jack Quinlan | 71kg | - | - | 6 |
| 9L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Charlie Hammond
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 735 days. Last start 3rd of 8 at Market Rasen over 3332m on 10 May, beaten 14L, with 69kg at $26 on good going behind Ittack Blue. Rises 2kg and draws inside after barrier 7 last time, with Charlie Hammond again riding for N Kent. Can improve with the run under the belt.
Last Starts 735 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 | 10/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,377.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | GOOD | Charlie Hammond | 69kg | - | - | 7 |
| 14L | $26.00 |