16:05 Ascot 17 Jan 2026
BetMGM EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle
GBB Race | Class 3 | 4YO to 7YO
Winner £13,202 - 9 declared to run
Good to soft-soft in places
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Mostly Cloudy
Temperature: 5.5° - 10.0°
Rainfall: 0.15mm
Wind: 3.6 mph E
Last Update: 16/01/2026 17:00x
- Winner
- Top 2 Finish
- Top 3 Finish
- W/O Laguna Beach And The Burren Man
- W/O The Burren Man
- W/O Laguna Beach
- Top 4 Finish
Bookies best price percentage = 111.64%
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Had every chance and improved but flattened out late when stepped up in trip, having gone for home early. Beaten 5l in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) at Cheltenham last time. Effective from 2m5f to 3m and acts on good ground; progressing and sets the form standard.
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 5f and 3m on good and good to soft ground. Finished 5l behind Carlenrig when fifth of 7 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham over 3m (good to soft) in December last year.
Had every chance and improved but flattened out late when stepped up in trip, having gone for home early. Beaten 5l in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) at Cheltenham last time. Effective from 2m5f to 3m and acts on good ground; progressing and sets the form standard.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Brendan Powell | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| T | J Tizzard | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Improved for the step up in trip when winning a maiden hurdle at Hereford by 1 1/4l last time. Effective from 2m to 2m4f and acts on good to soft; form has been franked emphatically; more to come for this top yard.
A winner at 11-2 in a maiden hurdle race at Hereford over 2m 4f (good to soft) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Catchintsavo by 1 1/4l.
Improved for the step up in trip when winning a maiden hurdle at Hereford by 1 1/4l last time. Effective from 2m to 2m4f and acts on good to soft; form has been franked emphatically; more to come for this top yard.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Bowen | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | N J Henderson | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Outpaced and unsuited by the drop in trip when well beaten in a novice hurdle at Cheltenham last time. Trainer in form. Wears a tongue-tie for the first time. Effective around 2 1/2m and acts on good to soft; likely to do better back up in distance.
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 3f and 3m on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Old Park Star when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (good to soft) in December last year.
Outpaced and unsuited by the drop in trip when well beaten in a novice hurdle at Cheltenham last time. Trainer in form. Wears a tongue-tie for the first time. Effective around 2 1/2m and acts on good to soft; likely to do better back up in distance.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | Dan Skelton | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Travelled strongly and won cosily, making a very promising debut when landing a novice hurdle at Carlisle by 9 1/2l last time. Effective at about 2 1/2m and acts on soft; knew his job first time and should progress further.
Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 4-6fav at Carlisle over 2m 3f (soft) in November last year, beating Port Station by 10l.
Travelled strongly and won cosily, making a very promising debut when landing a novice hurdle at Carlisle by 9 1/2l last time. Effective at about 2 1/2m and acts on soft; knew his job first time and should progress further.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Paul O'Brien | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Harry Derham | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Ffos Las last time. Returning from a short break and difficult to make a case for.
Half-brother to Jimmy De Lille, won over hurdles at 2m 3f. Pulled up at the last when 20-1 at Ffos Las over 2m 4f (soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by They Call Me Hugo in November last year on his racecourse debut.
Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Ffos Las last time. Returning from a short break and difficult to make a case for.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Freddie Gordon | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | C Gordon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Pulled up in a novice hurdle at Lingfield last time. Effective at 3m in point-to-points but has plenty to find.
Placed in two point-to-points from five starts. Pulled up 5 out when 10-1 at Lingfield over 2m 3f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Masked Man in December last year on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a novice hurdle at Lingfield last time. Effective at 3m in point-to-points but has plenty to find.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tom Cannon | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | C Gordon | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Made a promising start when winning a maiden point at Portrush by 14l on debut. Off a short break. Effective at 3m in points and brings plenty of potential to rules racing.
Half-brother to Mia's Storm, won six times over hurdles between 2m 3f and 3m, twice in chases at 3m and in a point to point race at 3m. A winner at 8-1fav in a point-to-point race at Portrush over 3m (good - yielding) on his latest outing in October last year, beating Beans On Toast by 14l. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Made a promising start when winning a maiden point at Portrush by 14l on debut. Off a short break. Effective at 3m in points and brings plenty of potential to rules racing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hurdle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Twiston-Davies | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Outpaced by the winner but rallied and looked to need a stiffer test, running to form when second beaten 1 1/4l in a novice hurdle at Doncaster last time behind classy rival. Effective around 2 1/2m and acts on soft and good; debut form franked and longer trips should suit.
Placed in two hurdle races and two NH flat races from five starts. Beaten 1 1/4l by Real Quartz when second of 4 at 13-8jt-fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m 3f (good to soft) in December last year.
Outpaced by the winner but rallied and looked to need a stiffer test, running to form when second beaten 1 1/4l in a novice hurdle at Doncaster last time behind classy rival. Effective around 2 1/2m and acts on soft and good; debut form franked and longer trips should suit.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ben Jones | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | B Pauling | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Showed fair form on bumper debut when runner-up beaten 7 1/2l in a maiden bumper at Ffos Las on his only start. Returning from a long layoff and wears a tongue-tie for the first time. Effective at 2m on a sound surface and type to improve over hurdles.
Beaten 8l by Starzand when second of 5 at 5-2 on his racecourse debut at Ffos Las over 2m (good) in March last year. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
Showed fair form on bumper debut when runner-up beaten 7 1/2l in a maiden bumper at Ffos Las on his only start. Returning from a long layoff and wears a tongue-tie for the first time. Effective at 2m on a sound surface and type to improve over hurdles.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hurdle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Dylan Johnston | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | S Thomas | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
Kasino Des Mottes struck at Kempton before not being beaten far in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham's December meeting. The drop in trip is unlikely to hamper him, but LAGUNA BEACH is preferred. The form of his Hereford victory received a boost earlier in the week when the third came out and won at the same venue. The five-year-old has progressed with each run to date and shapes as though he has further progression to come. The Burren Man, Tobyshill and Uptown Dandy add further spice to what could be an informative contest.
Expert View Verdict
Kasino Des Mottes sets the standard following a big effort in a Grade 2 last time which is worth marking up as he got racing too early. The drop back in trip should suit but the form of that contest looks weak for the level so he could be vulnerable shouldering a penalty. UPTOWN DANDY wasn't made enough use of last time but showed a willing attitude when runner up to a classy rival over 2m3f. His debut effort has also worked out well and he could prove could value against the favourite over this longer trip getting weight. Laguna Beach is another who must shoulder a penalty after defeating a couple of next time out winners last time. He should have more to offer for top connections and rates a big threat.
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Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 6 | Jax Junior | 6 | 11 9 | - | 023-71 | 35 days | L Wadham (100 miles) | Tom Cannon | 13/ 2 | 5:20.94 | |
| 2022 | Soft | 8 | Jerrash | 5 | 11 2 | - | 3 | 63 days | G & J Moore (36 miles) | Jamie Moore | 20/ 1 | 5:27.81 | |
| 2021 | Soft | 6 | Gladiateur Allen | 5 | 11 2 | - | 23 | 13 days | Mrs J Williams (165 miles) | Chester Williams | 9/ 2 | 5:37.90 | |
| 2020 | Heavy | 7 | Falco Blitz | 6 | 11 8 | - | 222-124 | 36 days | N J Henderson (27 miles) | Jeremiah McGrath | 2/ 1 | 5:47.80 | |
| 2019 | Good to Soft | 8 | Downtown Getaway | 6 | 11 2 | - | 1-2 | 31 days | N J Henderson (27 miles) | Nico De Boinville | 4/ 5 | 5:36.30 | |
| 2018 | Soft | 6 | Vinndication | 5 | 11 8 | - | 11 | 48 days | K Bailey & M Nicholls (85 miles) | Sean Bowen | 2/ 1 | 5:53.10 | |
| 2016 | Soft | 10 | Duke Des Champs | 6 | 11 8 | - | 18-212 | 36 days | P Hobbs & J White (144 miles) | Richard Johnson | 10/ 11 | 5:39.90 | |
| 2015 | Soft | 7 | Out Sam | 6 | 11 12 | - | 22-1 | 50 days | N J Henderson (27 miles) | B J Geraghty | 4/ 9 | 5:34.00 | |
| 2014 | Heavy | 7 | Champagne West | 6 | 11 12 | - | 12-9211 | 23 days | P Hobbs & J White (144 miles) | Richard Johnson | 11/ 8 | 5:52.00 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 4 |
| 2022 | 3 | 6 |
| 2021 | 2 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2, 3, 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 5f 146y | 5:24.49 |