Carlsberg Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
Course: Uttoxeter
Date: 16th May 2026
Distance: 2m4f (2m3f207y)
Type: Hurdle
Going: Good
Class: Class 4
Prize: £5,446
Runners: 8
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Beau Quali
6yo b Gelding (FR)Connections
Jockey: Sean Bowen
Trainer: Christian Williams
Ogmore-By-Sea, Glamorgan
Owner: Mrs Susan Carsberg
Breeding
Sire: Beaumec De Houelle (FR)
Dam: Qualita (GER)
Damsire: Konigstiger (GER)
Breeder: Mme Nicole Malatier
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
A fairly useful winning chaser for Dan Skelton; in excellent form for his current yard too, finally getting off the mark over hurdles in 2m3f novice at Chepstow 22 days ago; the clear form pick.
Comment
In excellent form, off the mark over hurdles at Chepstow 22 days ago; the clear form pick
Stable Tour
"He regressed at Stratford last time but did have ulcers, which we're treating, and you should see something like his previous Chepstow form, or better, when he's out next. He'll progress. 12-11-24"
Previous Trainers
- Dan Skelton (until 2026-01-27)
- D Cottin (until 2024-10-05)
Previous Owners
- Mme Nicole Malatier (until 2024-10-05)
Race History for Beau Quali
Manalishi
7yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Harry Bannister
Trainer: Richard Phillips
Adlestrop, Gloucs
Owner: Richard Phillips Racing Syndicate
Breeding
Sire: Malinas (GER)
Dam: Lucy Rouge (IRE)
Damsire: Croco Rouge (IRE)
Breeder: Pat Cassidy
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Runner-up in sole bumper at Chepstow and has shaped with promise on both outings in this sphere, staying on well having stumbled home turn when second of six in 2m5f novice at Market Rasen last month; this son of Malinas has more to offer.
Comment
Promising second at Market Rasen last month; this son of Malinas has more to offer
Race History for Manalishi
Chicker
5yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Fern O'Brien(5)
Trainer: Fergal O'Brien
Withington, Gloucs
Owner: Actionclad 2001 Ltd
Breeding
Sire: Frontiersman (GB)
Dam: Arrucian (GB)
Damsire: Medicean (GB)
Breeder: Grove Farm Stud
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Fairly useful form when winning his first two bumpers but well held in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham and Grade 2 bumper at Aintree last two runs; has since had a wind op and remains with potential now going hurdling.
Comment
Fairly useful bumper winner; had a wind op and remains with potential now going hurdling
Medical History
Wind Surgery (2026-04-17)Race History for Chicker
Final Surprise
5yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Ciaran Gethings
Trainer: Alastair Ralph
Bridgnorth, Shropshire
Owner: Final Surprise Syndicate
Breeding
Sire: Getaway (GER)
Dam: Seventh Surprise (IRE)
Damsire: Yeats (IRE)
Breeder: Parkville Stud
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Fair bumper performer who made a winning start in this sphere in 2m novice here two weeks ago; open to progress but more is needed under a 7lb penalty though.
Comment
Winning start in this sphere in novice here; more is needed under a 7lb penalty though
Stable Tour
"He ran last week at Huntingdon and came fifth. He's running in bumpers at the moment but his point-to-point form is very strong and I'm looking forward to getting him over hurdles next season. He has a big engine but wasn't quite ready to go over hurdles this season. 12-02-26"
Race History for Final Surprise
Solo Eclipse
6yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Nick Slatter(3)
Trainer: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson
Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucs
Owner: DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson
Breeding
Sire: Spanish Moon (USA)
Dam: Mille Et Une (FR)
Damsire: Trempolino (USA)
Breeder: Netherfield House Stud
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Spanish Moon gelding; promising debut bumper second at Huntingdon in February but he failed to build on it when sixth in similar event there following month; goes hurdling now.
Comment
Failed to build on debut bumper second when sixth at Huntingdon; goes hurdling now
Medical History
Wind Surgery (2026-01-07)Race History for Solo Eclipse
The Hostage
5yo b Gelding (FR)Connections
Jockey: Joe Anderson(3)
Trainer: Warren Greatrex
Upper Lambourn, Berks
Owner: Menir La Voie
Breeding
Sire: Nom De D'La (FR)
Dam: Miss Chic'Vindecy (FR)
Damsire: Chichicastenango (FR)
Breeder: Ecurie Haras Des Beaux & Mme Martine Bon
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Hinted at promise when a debut bumper sixth at Huntingdon in March but he came in last of 11 in similar company at Hereford 30 days ago; hurdling debutant.
Comment
Last of 11 in bumper at Hereford 30 days ago; hurdling debutant
Race History for The Hostage
Emerald Ocean
5yo b Mare (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Brendan Powell
Trainer: Dominic Elsworth
Lowsonford, Warwickshire
Owner: Clontyseer Racing Ltd
Breeding
Sire: Blue Bresil (FR)
Dam: Goaheadmakemyday (IRE)
Damsire: King's Theatre (IRE)
Breeder: Michael & Breda O'Dowd
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
12-1 and hooded, last of 12 in bumper here in March; this Blue Bresil mare needs to take a major step forward now going hurdling with a tongue-tie added.
Comment
Last in bumper here in March; major step forward needed now going hurdling
Race History for Emerald Ocean
Executive Producer
6yo ch Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Conor O'Farrell
Trainer: Jessica Bedi
Kirklevington, North Yorkshire
Owner: Miss J I Bedi
Breeding
Sire: Mahler (GB)
Dam: Tasidana (IRE)
Damsire: Presenting (GB)
Breeder: Drumlin Bloodstock
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Placed in an Irish point but little show in a pair of bumpers and on his hurdling debut in 2m4f Newcastle novice last month.
Comment
Little show in a pair of bumpers and on hurdling debut in 2m4f Newcastle novice last month
Medical History
Wind Surgery (2025-11-21)Previous Owners
- Miss J Bedi, J Bell And Partners (until 2025-12-16)
Race History for Executive Producer
Non Runners:
Double Tiger
