Wetherby Race 2 - William Hill Racing Epic Boosts Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
BOBBY'S NELSON (1) is yet to finish outside the top two in five career attempts. Four runner-up efforts culminated into a 3.5L victory on most recent appearance contesting a 4000m maiden hurdle last month. Major player. SWINDON VILLAGE (3) is racing consistently with two wins and three placed efforts past six starts including placing third in a Windsor novice hurdle on most recent appearance. Expected to challenge. BOSSMAN JACK (2) found a good 1.75L success providing latest outing in a 3200m Ffos Las maiden hurdle. Interesting stepping up in trip. May double up. FOREVER LOUIE (5) cannot be discounted providing hurdle debut.
Jockey: Sean Houlihan
Weight: 74kgs
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Useful gelding. Resumes off a 34 day letup. Last to post a big 3.5 len win. Ffos Las on January 8 over 4000m on rain affected going defeating Off The Jury carrying 73kg at $4.30 in a hurdle. Run before held ground to the line finished second of 10 starters at Uttoxeter on December 9 over 3200m, on slow going 0.8 len behind Baron Noir carrying 73kg at $4. Will go close again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 08/01/2026 | 30 | MHDLE 4U | $19,790.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | Sean Houlihan | 73kg | 5:06.05 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/10 | 09/12/2025 | 30 | MHDLE 3U | $15,300.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Sean Houlihan | 73kg | 4:10.68 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 09/11/2025 | 649 | HDLE 4U | $15,240.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Soft | Sean Houlihan | 70kg | 3:57.64 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 30/01/2024 | 100 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $13,070.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Heavy | M G Nolan | 71kg | 4:22.10 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.75 |
| 2/11 | 22/10/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Umma House P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J L Scallan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 74kgs
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Third-up today. First-up finished third of 13 runners at Warwick on November 20 over 3200m, 7 len behind Cristal D'estruval carrying 71.5kg at $6.50. Second-up favourite; tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len Ffos Las on January 8 over 3200m on rain affected going defeating Starzand with 72kg at $1.90 in a hurdle. Looks well placed and rates a key chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 08/01/2026 | 49 | HDLE 4U | $19,790.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 72kg | 3:54.43 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.91 |
| 3/13 | 20/11/2025 | 308 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $12,920.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 3:52.14 | 6-4-3 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/12 | 16/01/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Fergus Gillard | 73.5kg | 3:52.98 | 9-4-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |
Jockey: David Bass
Weight: 74kgs
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Racing well. Last outing finished third in a small field at Windsor on January 16 over 4800m, on slow going 12 len behind Moneygarrow with 72kg at $4. Race before won by 5.5 len Leicester on November 30 over 4100m slow going defeating Lon Chaney with 70kg at $2.60 in a hurdle. Can return to winning form.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 16/01/2026 | 47 | HDLE 5U | $59,380.00 | Windsor | 4828m | Soft | David Bass | 72kg | 6:08.90 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/11/2025 | 33 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 4123m | Soft | David Bass | 70kg | 5:11.09 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.63 |
| 3/12 | 28/10/2025 | 262 | MHDLE 4U | $15,460.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | David Bass | 71.5kg | 4:49.04 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/11 | 08/02/2025 | 44 | LR OPEN 46 | $45,370.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | David Bass | 73kg | 3:58.30 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/12/2024 | 36 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $27,680.00 | Aintree | 3409m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 72.5kg | 4:26.06 | 5-2-3 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/11/2024 | 270 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Soft | David Bass | 70kg | 4:12.87 | 7-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 24/02/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Punchestown P2p | 4023m | Heavy | Derek O'connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Nathan Moscrop
Weight: 71kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming finished 12th of 15 runners at this track on December 27 over 3200m, slow track; 19 len behind A Likeable Rogue carrying 71kg at $12. Second run from a spell finished tenth of 16 runners at Newcastle on January 15 over 4100m, 47 len behind Lewisham Grove carrying 74.5kg at $201. Hard to have on recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 15/01/2026 | 19 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good Soft | Ross Chapman | 74.5kg | 5:04.22 | 10-10-10-8-9-6-9-9 | 0 |
| 47.5L | $201.00 |
| 12/15 | 27/12/2025 | 98 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 71kg | 4:06.53 | 10-9-12 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/16 | 20/09/2025 | 144 | FLAT 4 | $19,420.00 | Navan | 3218m | Y | D Doyle | 71kg | 3:45.40 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $12.00 |
| 10/24 | 29/04/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | D Doyle | 71kg | 4:00.80 | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Ross Chapman
Weight: 71kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, finished sixth of 12 runners at Catterick on November 21 over 3100m, 19 len behind Nimba carrying 71kg at $15. Last start finished second of 7 starters at Musselburgh on December 22 over 3100m, 4 len behind Kilaro carrying 71kg at $7. Well-placed to continue improving.
Last Starts 51 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 | 22/12/2025 | 31 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 71kg | 3:46.34 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
| 6/12 | 21/11/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good | Ross Chapman | 71kg | 3:37.45 | 8-6-6 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Jack Andrews
Weight: 71kgs
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Five-year-old gelding by Dink out of Queensland has taken a long time to make it to the track. Tough assignment at his first outing so tempted to favour others.
Jockey: Jonathon Bewley
Weight: 71kgs
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Third-up today. First-up ran last at Carlisle on November 30 over 3900m, slow track; 61 len behind The Burren Man carrying 70kg at $126. Second-up pulled up at Catterick on December 28 over 3900m. Can't enthuse.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/6 | 28/12/2025 | 28 | MHDLE 4U | $16,890.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Good | Jonathon Bewley | 71.5kg | 4:42.35 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $251.00 |
| 12/12 | 30/11/2025 | 230 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $12,700.00 | Carlisle | 3922m | Soft | Jonathon Bewley | 70kg | 4:57.18 | 11-12-12 | 0 |
| 61.3L | $126.00 |
| 99/12 | 14/04/2025 | 60 | APP HDLE HUNT 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good | Jonathon Bewley | 71kg | 4:22.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $126.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/02/2025 | 74 | WFA HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,300.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 71.5kg | 4:14.90 | 8-5-5 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $151.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/12/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,380.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Jonathon Bewley | 71kg | 4:25.67 | 5-6-7 | 0 |
| 48.8L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Mr P Thomas
Weight: 71kgs
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Seven-year-old gelding by Frozen Fire out of Loose Rhythm has taken a long time to make it to the track. Might just need this run but watch the market.
Jockey: K Brogan
Weight: 71kgs
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Resuming after a break; having raced just once last preparation finished sixth of 13 runners at Hereford on December 10 over 3950m, 51 len behind Laguna Beach with 71.5kg at $23. Looks safely held in this tougher line-up fresh.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 10/12/2025 | 148 | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3956m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 71.5kg | 4:55.64 | 3-7-6 | 0 |
| 51.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/07/2025 | 48 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | Good | B D O'neill | 76kg | 4:28.40 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/12 | 28/05/2025 | 42 | FLAT 5U | $19,620.00 | Wexford | 4023m | Good | B D O'neill | 76kg | 4:56.80 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/4 | 16/04/2025 | 11 | W1 | $0.00 | Ballyknock P2p | 4828m | Good | M G Gahan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/5 | 05/04/2025 | 13 | W1 | $0.00 | Taylorstown P2p | 4828m | Good | M G Gahan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $1.00 |
| 1/15 | 23/03/2025 | 63 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Y | M G Gahan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/12 | 19/01/2025 | 43 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Y | J P Murray | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/12/2024 | 217 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Boulta P2p | 4828m | Y | J Dunne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/05/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Necarne P2p | 4828m | Soft | M J Sweeney | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 33.5L | $1.00 |