Kempton Park Race 5 - Virgin Bet Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
SOOMAROY (3) Resuming after a break. Flew home to win last time in a hurdle at Hereford. Great to see jockey Nico De Boinville taking the ride. Deserves a win. ETNA BIANCO (1) Didn't find the line when 4th last time in a hurdle at Ascot. Has the potential to improve sharply and good career start. Expected to fight out the finish. HOME MADE HERO (2) First up after 14 weeks and was much too speedy in front when winning by 12L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Uttoxeter. Should come to hand quickly. Should go well. TIDDESLEY WOOD (4) Outpaced some runners late when 4th last run in a hurdle at Huntingdon. Tongue tie on could be an important change. Very competitive this preparation. Can go through the gears. Not out of this.

Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Was 5/1 and looked outclassed when 4th last time in a hurdle at Ascot. Has the potential to improve sharply and solid career start. Expect support.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 14/02/2026 | 47 | HDLE 5U | $45,370.00 | Ascot Uk | 3922m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | 4:42.16 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/12/2025 | 37 | G1 OPEN 4U | $181,490.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Good | Brendan Powell | 73kg | 5:00.52 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/11/2025 | 29 | HDLE 4U | $45,370.00 | Ascot Uk | 4325m | Good | Brendan Powell | 70kg | 5:27.20 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.63 |
| 3/7 | 24/10/2025 | 259 | HDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 70kg | 4:54.26 | 6-4-3 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/02/2025 | 103 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $9,070.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 73kg | 4:18.39 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/10 | 27/10/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Good | B Finn | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 14 weeks and dictated terms in front when winning by 12L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Uttoxeter. Should muster plenty of early toe. Good winning chance.
Last Starts 104 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/5 | 30/11/2025 | 30 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 4123m | Soft | Tom Bellamy | 73kg | 5:11.09 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.75 |
| 1/9 | 31/10/2025 | 341 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good Soft | Tom Bellamy | 70kg | 5:06.70 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $2.25 |
| 1/7 | 24/11/2024 | 224 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Moig South P2p | 4828m | Soft | D G Lavery | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/8 | 14/04/2024 | 35 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Soft | D Mcgill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN H 4 | $0.00 | Castlelands P2p | 4828m | Soft | D Mcgill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: N De Boinville
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh from a spell. Picked up late to win last time in a hurdle at Hereford. Nico De Boinville is an advantage. Winning chance.
Last Starts 94 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 10/12/2025 | 39 | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3266m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 71.5kg | 4:01.25 | 3-3-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.91 |
| 2/5 | 01/11/2025 | 230 | HDLE 4U | $29,950.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 70kg | 3:50.57 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.44 |
| 1/10 | 16/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballyragget P2p | 4828m | Good | J W Hendrick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Got going late when 4th last run in a hurdle at Huntingdon. Trainer has gone for the tongue tie on, take note. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 05/02/2026 | 38 | LR OPEN 4U | $72,600.00 | Huntingdon | 3922m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 72kg | 5:05.52 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $29.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/12/2025 | 36 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $15,300.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 72.5kg | 4:45.66 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 23/11/2025 | 28 | MHDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Windsor | 4023m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | 4:58.60 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/10/2025 | 218 | MHDLE 4U | $31,370.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | 4:56.13 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/11 | 22/03/2025 | 57 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $184,500.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 72.5kg | 3:54.90 | 10-6-6 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/16 | 24/01/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,710.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 71kg | 3:58.80 | 16-7-3 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Tabitha Worsley
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh today. Didn't finish in a hurdle at Ascot. Expected to settle towards the rear. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 85 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/12 | 19/12/2025 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $27,230.00 | Ascot Uk | 4325m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 71.5kg | 5:25.91 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $251.00 |
| 0/6 | 01/12/2025 | 599 | MHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Soft | James Davies | 71.5kg | 5:26.65 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $67.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/04/2024 | 179 | MFLAT 46 | $9,070.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Soft | James Davies | 71.5kg | 4:09.35 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 13.8L | $29.00 |
| 2/13 | 15/10/2023 | 168 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Y | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 30/04/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Stowlin P2p | 4828m | Good | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |