Ascot Race 5 - Barrie Wells Box4Kids Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
HARD DEALT (2) Honest race when 2nd last time in a hurdle at Haydock. Showing great form since returning from a spell. Expect to go close. GLANCE OF GLORY (3) Failed to finish in a hurdle at Newbury but good career start. Sean Bowen is a bonus. Winning hope. KILWORTH (6) Didn't finish in a hurdle at Plumpton but dropping weight. Could be value. JOYAU ALLEN (7) Finished 3rd last run in a hurdle at Taunton on a heavy surface and putting a tidy record together. Should get going late. Jockey Harry Cobden adds value. Could work into the placings.

Jockey: Brendan Powell
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $10.00 and underperformed when 14th last start in a hurdle at Wincanton. Should come to hand quickly. Harry Derham yard are in good form of late. Sound chance.
Last Starts 31 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 | 25/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,607.00 | Wincanton | 3985m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 56.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/11 | 04/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | SOFT | Paul Obrien | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.25L | $1.80 |
| 5/7 | 01/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | GOOD | Paul Obrien | 73kg | - | 1-1-1-3-3-4-5-5 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/9 | 29/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,723.00 | Newbury | 4131m | SOFT | Paul Obrien | 70kg | - | 2-2-2-3-2-2-3-4 | 0 |
| 15.7L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Kelso | 3265m | GOOD | P W Mullins | 74kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $2.25 |
| 1/7 | 14/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Kelso | 3265m | SOFT | Paul Obrien | 73kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.25L | $3.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Sandown | 3215m | SOFT | Paul Obrien | 71kg | - | 1-1-1-1-4-6-6 | 0 |
| 20.55L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
Nice run when 2nd last time in a hurdle at Haydock. Showing good ability since returning from a spell. Competitive type.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 05/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Haydock | 4881m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $2.75 |
| 7/10 | 04/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | SOFT | David Bass | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25L | $2.88 |
| 2/7 | 26/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $17,706.00 | Aintree | 4023m | GOOD | David Bass | 70.5kg | - | 2-3-2-2-2-2-3-3 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 09/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | HEAVY | Sam Twiston Davies | 75.5kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $3.50 |
| 6/11 | 07/11/2025 | - | CL4 | $19,674.00 | Exeter | 3722m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 70.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 24.95L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 13/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | David Bass | 71kg | - | 3-2-3-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.75 |
| 2/7 | 20/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | GOOD | David Bass | 70kg | - | 3-3-3-3-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Exeter | 3365m | GOOD | David Bass | 68.5kg | - | 3-4-3-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Ffos Las | 3183m | SOFT | Liam Harrison | 67kg | - | 5-5-5-2-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 13.35L | $7.00 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish in a hurdle at Newbury but solid career start. Sean Bowen is a key engagement. Expecting a solid performance.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/12 | 17/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $10,820.00 | Newbury | 4131m | SOFT | Freddie Keighley | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $4.50 |
| 4/8 | 06/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $17,214.00 | Aintree | 4964m | SOFT | James Best | 76.5kg | - | 6-4-4-4-2-2-2-4 | 0 |
| 8.75L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 22/10/2025 | - | Div 1 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | - | 4-3-3-3-3-3-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 1/11 | 26/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 72kg | - | 3-4-4-3-3-3-2-1 | 0 |
| 1L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | GOOD | James Best | 72kg | - | 5-4-3-4-3-4-3 | 0 |
| 10.25L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Harry Reed
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $29.00 and below expectations when 7th last start in a hurdle at Wincanton. Facing a difficult task today.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 05/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,607.00 | Wincanton | 4965m | GOOD | Joe Anderson | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $29.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Plumpton | 4129m | SOFT | Harry Reed | 72.5kg | - | 1-2-2-1-2-4-5-5 | 0 |
| 48.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 13/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Lingfield | 4626m | GOOD | Harry Reed | 72.5kg | - | 4-4-5-5-5-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 20L | $19.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $24,592.00 | Ascot | 4358m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | - | 3-3-3-3-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 17.5L | $81.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Kempton | 4224m | GOOD | Harry Reed | 70kg | - | 4-4-4-4-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 10L | $101.00 |

Jockey: James Davies
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 9 weeks and made all to win by close to 8L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Fontwell. Finishes off strongly. Can run into the placings.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 22/01/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Huntingdon | 4155m | SOFT | James Davies | 72kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-4-7-8 | 0 |
| 41L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 21/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Lingfield | 3922m | GOOD | Tabitha Worsley | 75.5kg | - | 3-1-1-2-2-4-4 | 0 |
| 17.2L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,132.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | SOFT | James Davies | 74kg | - | 3-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 23/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Windsor | 4023m | GOOD | James Davies | 76kg | - | 3-1-1-2-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 13L | $2.20 |
| 1/10 | 07/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | James Davies | 70kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/12 | 25/04/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Fontwell | 3848m | GOOD | James Davies | 71kg | - | 5-6-5-3-4-5-6 | 0 |
| 10.55L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Exeter | 4649m | GOOD | James Davies | 73.5kg | - | 4-4-3-3-3-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 35.25L | $17.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Fontwell | 3848m | SOFT | James Davies | 70.5kg | - | 7-6-8-7-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 27.75L | $13.00 |
| 9/14 | 07/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | James Davies | 73kg | - | 6-7-6-6-7-8-9 | 0 |
| 40.75L | $126.00 |
| 8/13 | 15/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newbury | 3281m | SOFT | James Davies | 71kg | - | 11-11-11-10-9-9-8 | 0 |
| 28.85L | $126.00 |
| 6/12 | 16/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | GOOD | James Davies | 71.5kg | - | 6-6-6-7-7-6-6 | 0 |
| 23.05L | $51.00 |
| 3/11 | 20/09/2024 | - | 4UP | $10,000.00 | Downpatrick | 3570m | GOOD | J W Hendrick | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish in a hurdle at Plumpton on Feb 23rd but gets some weight taken off. Watch for a sign in the market.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/7 | 23/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,133.00 | Plumpton | 4129m | SOFT | Harry Cobden | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $3.00 |
| 1/13 | 17/01/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,854.00 | Taunton | 4807m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 74kg | - | 6-5-3-6-8-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $9.00 |
| 7/12 | 17/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | GOOD | Jack Hogan | 70kg | - | 5-6-5-7-7-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 33.95L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Exeter | 4649m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 70kg | - | 4-5-5-5-5-5-4-3 | 0 |
| 27L | $21.00 |
| 99/8 | 30/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,362.00 | Stratford | 4432m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $6.00 |
| 5/11 | 08/05/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $10,502.00 | Tipperary | 3621m | GOOD | Derek Oconnor | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.25L | $21.00 |

Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 3rd last run in a hurdle at Taunton and showing consistent performance in races. Expected to be flashing home. Harry Cobden rates highly. Could be in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 03/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Taunton | 3823m | HEAVY | Freddie Gingell | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $7.50 |
| 8/13 | 17/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Taunton | 3823m | GOOD | Ciaran Gethings | 72.5kg | - | 7-8-8-8-9-8-8 | 0 |
| 17.95L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Wincanton | 3985m | SOFT | Harry Cobden | 70kg | - | 10-8-9-8-8-8-7 | 0 |
| 43.5L | $5.00 |
| 0/11 | 06/11/2025 | - | 3 | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Exeter | 3365m | HEAVY | Harry Cobden | 74kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 01/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Exeter | 3365m | HEAVY | Lorcan Williams | 73.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.25L | $1.73 |

Jockey: Callum Pritchard
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran 3rd last start in a hurdle at Hereford. Prefer in a much weaker race.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 07/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Hereford | 3956m | GOOD | Callum Pritchard | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.75L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $16,723.00 | Newbury | 3281m | HEAVY | Charlie Deutsch | 71kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-6-5 | 0 |
| 69L | $51.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | HEAVY | Sean Houlihan | 73.5kg | - | 4-4-2-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 18.95L | $41.00 |
| 7/16 | 05/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Exeter | 3365m | SOFT | Charlie Deutsch | 70kg | - | 3-3-3-4-6-7-7 | 0 |
| 40.5L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Dillon Butler
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy effort when 3rd last run in a hurdle at Warwick and going over extra ground. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 08/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Dillon Butler | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.25L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Huntingdon | 3947m | SOFT | Dillon Butler | 75kg | - | 3-3-4-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $3.00 |
| 5/11 | 31/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,148.00 | Warwick | 3822m | GOOD | Dillon Butler | 75.5kg | - | 3-3-4-4-4-4-5 | 0 |
| 10.75L | $9.00 |
| 1/13 | 22/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Huntingdon | 3947m | GOOD | Dillon Butler | 72.5kg | - | 2-3-3-2-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $29.00 |
| 99/16 | 05/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | GOOD | Dillon Butler | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $34.00 |
| 99/14 | 05/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Dillon Butler | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | Jay Tidball | 72.5kg | - | 5-5-4-4-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 32.25L | $10.00 |
| 7/14 | 09/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | SOFT | Jay Tidball | 70.5kg | - | 11-11-11-9-8-8-7 | 0 |
| 16.25L | $251.00 |
| 99/11 | 18/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Jack Martin | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $301.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Jack Martin | 70kg | - | 9-9-9-9-9-9-9 | 0 |
| 51.5L | $501.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/07/2024 | - | Conditional/Amateur | $4,427.00 | Stratford | 3282m | FIRM | Jay Tidball | 69kg | - | 7-6-6-6-5-5-4 | 0 |
| 18.2L | $51.00 |
| 11/12 | 08/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | SOFT | Jack Martin | 71.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 111.75L | $51.00 |