11.45pm The Boylesports Best Odds Guaranteed Novices’ Hurdle - 2m 209y

THE BOYLESPORTS BEST ODDS GUARANTEED NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £11700

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4882, 2nd £2442, 3rd £1220, 4th £611. (Penalty Value £6371.82) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (21 wins from 153 runners, 14%) runs ETALON

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (13 wins from 46 runners, 28%) runs PLEASANT MAN

Longest Traveller: OUR MARTY trained by L Russell, Kinross, 243 miles.

J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding

colours no horse age st-lb

1 OUR MARTY (FR) (72) 236-1

Br B g Martinborough (JPN) - Dercia (FR) O Mrs S Russell & A M Russell

4 11-6

Derek Fox J Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B E.A.R.L. Haras de Grandcamp Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on the first 2 of 3 starts in bumpers and opened his account at the first time of asking over hurdles in a novice at at Perth in September. Will find this tougher under a penalty. TFR II BHA-

2 STRONG LEADER (GB) (21) 121

Br B g Passing Glance - Strong Westerner (IRE)

5 11-6

Sean Bowen J

O Welfordgolf syndicate

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T B R. Rainbow & Sons welford on avon golf course ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Looked highly promising in bumpers and confirmed that impression when readily landing a novice at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago. Open to a good deal of improvement. TFR BHA-

3 ETALON (IRE) (32) 3-2

Br Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - So You Said (IRE) O Mrs Suzanne Lawrence

5 11-0

Harry Skelton J Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Ms Anne Marie Ryan The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a bit quirky in a bumper on debut but made a positive impression when runner-up in a novice at Warwick on his first go over hurdles. Should do better, so likely to take a hand. TFR I BHA-

4 GAELIC PARK (IRE) (56) 113-6 BF

Br Br g Ocovango - The Last Bank (IRE)

6 11-0

Brian Hughes J

O The Gaelic Park Syndicate

Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T B M. Conaghan Merribelle Stable Llc S TIMEFORM VIEW Well-bred point winner who went in again under a no-nonsense ride in a Warwick bumper in February. Took a step forward under a penalty next time, then shaped as if in need of the run when only sixth in a novice at Hexham on hurdling debut. Not completely dismissed. TFR II BHA-

5 GOVERNOR GREEN (IRE) (31) 05-0 5 11-0

Br B g Aiken - Little Green (IRE) Alex Edwards (3) J

O The Fortune Hunters

Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T B Mr Garrett Reynolds Planned Office Interiors Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Showed something in bumpers but down the field at a big price in a novice at Chepstow on hurdling bow. Looks more of a handicap type. TFR IIII BHA-

6 JARAMILLO (GB) (14) F25-P2

Br B g Oasis Dream - Guajara (GER) O Owners Group 098

4 11-0

James Bowen J Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T B Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof Owners Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful but quirky sort on Flat for Roger Varian. Ran his best race over hurdles when second in a novice at Huntingdon last time but looks vulnerable to less-exposed types. TFR II BHA112

7 NOLLYADOR (FR) (286) 5323- 5 11-0

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Playa du Charmil (FR) Tom Bellamy J O Highclere Thoroughbred Racing -Nollyador Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T B SCEA Ecurie Brindor & SCEA Du Claux Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Well-made gelding who was progressive in bumpers and looks capable of making an impact if tuned up for this hurdling bow after 9 months off. TFR II BHA-

8 PLEASANT MAN (GB) (280) P-

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Melito (AUS)

4 11-0

A. P. Heskin J

O McNeill Family & Patrick&Scott Bryceland

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Northern Farm Ultima Business Solutions S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful stayer on Flat who was picked up from Roger Charlton for 175,000 gns. Broke a blood vessel in the Adonis at Kempton on hurdling debut but has had breathing operation since, so could prove a different proposition. TFR II BHA-

O Million in Mind Partnership

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B Nigel Twiston-Davies Goffs UK Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Blue Bresil gelding who confirmed his debut promise when landing a 6-runner bumper at Worcester (2m) in June. Strong in the betting but looked in need of experience when only ninth in a novice at Chepstow on hurdling debut. Hooded for the first time. TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2021: NORTH LODGE (IRE) 4 10 12 A P Heskin 14-1 (Alan King) 8 ran

Hood worn first time by No. 9. Hood worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7, 8. Stewards Note: NOLLYADOR: Following its run on 20/2/2022 it was reported that the horse hung left handed and lost a shoe. PLEASANT MAN: Following its run on 26/2/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. UNCLE ARTHUR: Following its run on 26/10/2022 it was reported that the horse could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Strong Leader (GB), 4-1 Etalon (IRE), 13-2 Pleasant Man (GB), 10-1 Nollyador (FR), 11-1 Our Marty (FR), 12-1 Jaramillo (GB), 14-1 Gaelic Park (IRE), 22-1 Uncle Arthur (GB), 150-1 Governor Green (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

STRONG LEADER was impressive in bumpers and wasn’t hard pressed to make a successful start over hurdles at Uttoxeter recently. With big improvement on the cards, he’s taken to defy a penalty at the likely expense of Etalon, who made a positive start in this sphere in a novice at Warwick. Nollyador was fairly useful in bumpers and should take to this new discipline, so he’s also considered. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.STRONG LEADER 2.ETALON (IRE) 3.NOLLYADOR (FR)

RACE RESULT

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