Aintree Race 4 - Boodles Rising Stars Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (Gbb Race)
NO DRAMA THIS END (3) First up specialist. Put a gap on the rest when winning by a margin of 3 1/2L last run in a hurdle at Perth. Capable of taking this out. TALK TO THE MAN (5) Was rock solid when winning by close to 4L last start in a chase at Worcester. Should be going forward early. Harry Skelton is a strong choice aboard. Key player. OFF THE JURY (4) Resuming after a break. Ran over the top of them when winning last start in a chase at Worcester. Good to see jockey Harry Cobden is jumping on. Looks value and a good place bet. FAVOUR AND FORTUNE (2) Strong record when resuming. Made up ground when 5th last run in a hurdle at Sandown and goes down in weight. Displays very good finishing speed. One of the hopes.

Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Has multiple wins first up. Started at $6.50 and outpaced some runners late when 5th last run in a hurdle at Sandown and suited by the weight drop. Winning chance at nice odds.
Last Starts 195 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 25/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $34,429.00 | Sandown | 3984m | GD(GD/FM PL) | Thomas Bellamy | 76.5kg | - | 6-6-6-4-4-5-5 | 0 |
| 7.25L | $6.50 |
| 3/22 | 10/04/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $73,778.00 | Aintree | 4023m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 76.5kg | - | 6-5-6-6-6-2-2-3 | 0 |
| 1.35L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/02/2026 | - | CL3 | $19,674.00 | Kempton | 4224m | GD/SF(SF PL) | Thomas Bellamy | 77.5kg | - | 8-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $7.50 |
| 3/20 | 04/04/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $73,778.00 | Aintree | 4023m | GOOD | Tom Cannon | 73.5kg | - | 7-7-6-4-5-2-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
| 12/18 | 01/03/2025 | - | Handicap Hurdle | $118,044.00 | Kelso | 3265m | GOOD | Tom Cannon | 76.5kg | - | 6-9-10-13-13-13-12 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/17 | 08/02/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $152,474.00 | Newbury | 3281m | SOFT | Tom Cannon | 74.5kg | - | 13-12-12-11-5-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $9.50 |
| 6/12 | 21/12/2024 | - | Premier Handicap | $122,962.00 | Ascot | 3156m | GOOD | Tom Cannon | 75.5kg | - | 8-8-8-9-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 29.85L | $12.00 |
| 1/15 | 20/04/2024 | - | Limited Handicap | $0.00 | Ayr | 3218m | SOFT | Tom Cannon | 71kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/11 | 12/03/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | SOFT | Tom Cannon | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $29.00 |
| 2/3 | 11/02/2024 | - | Listed | $0.00 | Exeter | 3365m | HEAVY | Tom Cannon | 73.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.38 |
| 2/9 | 26/12/2023 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Aintree | 3313m | SOFT | Tom Cannon | 73.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.75L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Wetherby | 3219m | SOFT | Tom Cannon | 72kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3L | $1.40 |
| 1/9 | 24/10/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Hereford | 3266m | GOOD | Tom Cannon | 70kg | - | - | 2 |
| 13L | $1.40 |
| 14/21 | 15/03/2023 | - | 1 | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | SOFT | Tom Cannon | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/11 | 11/02/2023 | - | 5 | $3,935.00 | Warwick | 3219m | GD(GD/SF PL) | Tom Cannon | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 22/11/2022 | - | 5 | $4,721.00 | Southwell | 3183m | SOFT | Tom Cannon | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Has multiple wins when resuming. Was strong to the line when winning by 3 1/2L last run in a hurdle at Perth. Recent form of the yard is strong. Worth a lot of thought in this race.
Last Starts 198 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 22/04/2026 | - | Listed | $44,266.00 | Perth | 4816m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 73kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.73 |
| 99/21 | 11/03/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $147,555.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $98,370.00 | Newbury | 4131m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 73kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $1.45 |
| 1/5 | 05/12/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $78,696.00 | Sandown | 3984m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 73kg | - | 3-3-3-3-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 5L | $1.45 |
| 1/9 | 14/11/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | SOFT | Harry Cobden | 71kg | - | 5-5-5-3-4-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3L | $6.00 |
| 9/17 | 12/03/2025 | - | Standard Open NH Flat Race | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 73kg | - | 5-5-5-5-2-7-9 | 0 |
| 8.95L | $13.00 |
| 1/12 | 31/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Warwick | 3218m | SOFT | Harry Cobden | 71kg | - | 4-4-3-3-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Harry Cobden
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break. Reeled them in to win last start in a chase at Worcester. Great to see jockey Harry Cobden taking the ride. Watch early betting.
Last Starts 142 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 17/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,510.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.75L | $2.38 |
| 1/3 | 27/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $12,640.00 | Cartmel | 4255m | GOOD | James Bowen | 74.5kg | - | 2-3-2-3-1-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 1L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 22/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Perth | 4055m | GOOD | James Bowen | 72.5kg | - | 5-5-3-3-3-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 2L | $3.00 |
| 99/13 | 14/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $24,592.00 | Haydock | 4881m | GOOD | James Bowen | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $9.00 |
| 2/12 | 08/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | HEAVY | James Bowen | 73kg | - | 4-1-1-1-1-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/12 | 19/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Ascot | 4358m | SOFT | James Bowen | 72kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 4L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $24,592.00 | Ascot | 4358m | GOOD | Richard Patrick | 70kg | - | 4-4-4-4-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/16 | 08/03/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $78,696.00 | Sandown | 3980m | GOOD | David Maxwell | 75kg | - | 7-6-7-8-4-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $29.00 |
| 99/12 | 26/02/2025 | - | CL3 | $12,297.00 | Wetherby | 4851m | SOFT | David Maxwell | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $6.50 |
| 3/11 | 16/01/2025 | - | CL3 | $19,674.00 | Wincanton | 4965m | GOOD | David Maxwell | 72kg | - | 5-5-5-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 0.85L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $10,526.00 | Doncaster | 3902m | GOOD | David Maxwell | 70kg | - | 4-4-4-3-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 10L | $1.16 |
| 2/9 | 09/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Aintree | 4023m | GOOD | David Maxwell | 69kg | - | 7-8-7-7-8-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.75L | $9.00 |
| 3/11 | 10/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | SOFT | David Maxwell | 71kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.25L | $4.60 |
| 4/8 | 09/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Kempton | 3218m | HEAVY | David Maxwell | 73kg | - | - | 4 |
| 10.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/18 | 10/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | SOFT | David Maxwell | 73.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 2.25L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Was dominant when winning by nearly 4L last start in a chase at Worcester. Shows good early pace. Jockey Harry Skelton is a strong choice aboard. Very tidy performer.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 21/10/2026 | - | 3 | $14,756.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD TO SOFT | Harry Skelton | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.89L | $2.88 |
| 99/12 | 10/04/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $98,370.00 | Aintree | 4964m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Newbury | 4131m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.25L | $1.83 |
| 1/8 | 03/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Taunton | 3823m | HEAVY | Harry Cobden | 71kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.75 |
| 4/11 | 22/03/2025 | - | Open NH Flat Race | $98,370.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 72.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-4 | 0 |
| 5.75L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 01/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Exeter | 3365m | SOFT | Freddie Gingell | 72.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-3-5 | 0 |
| 9.1L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 34 weeks and blitzed its rivals when winning by just short of 10L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Stratford. Won't find this easy.
Last Starts 240 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/21 | 11/03/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $147,555.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 73kg | - | 4-2-2-2-6-14-14-15 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $29.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/01/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | SOFT | Ben Jones | 72.5kg | - | 5-5-4-4-5-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/3 | 06/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $17,214.00 | Aintree | 3409m | SOFT | Ben Jones | 72.5kg | - | 2-1-1-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.25L | $2.88 |
| 1/14 | 30/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 69.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $2.88 |