December 06 / 13.35 Exeter

13.35

Soft

JCB Fastrac British Stallion Studs EBF “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3539.9
  • 2m 0f 161y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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JCB Fastrac British Stallion Studs EBF “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £22.00
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 5

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Irish maiden point (3m, good to yielding) in May on second start and fair fifth of 15 on last month's hurdle debut at Ffos Las (2m4f, good to soft); improvement is needed but he could build on that latest performance and his stable has a good record in this race; not discounted.
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1st

18

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 7f 176y

Class 1

15:35 Ayr

Kap Vert

10st 12lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Chasing on last four starts, winning on good ground at Taunton (2m7f) on first and latest; overcame interference to oblige in eventually clearcut fashion in a small field on latest, so surely remains capable of better (up another 3lb since) and that suggested he could stay beyond 3m; this is his first attempt to do that and this 6yo ran respectably on soft ground on penultimate start.

16/1

1st

3

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 3y

Class 3

15:40 Taunton

Kap Vert

11st 8lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Got off the mark at the first time in this sphere over C&D in December and has shaped well both runs since, faring best of those coming from off the pace when fourth of 11 in 3m Ascot handicap in January; that race has worked out really well (three subsequent winners) so he's a big player eased 1lb.

9/4

4th

6

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 185y

Class 3

13:00 Ascot

Kap Vert

11st 4lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Has taken his form to a new level since upped in trip and switched to chasing, winning easily at Taunton (2m7f) then creditable third at Kempton (3m), both on good ground; still unexposed in this sphere and at this sort of distance; remains of interest.

9/1

OUR TIP

4/6

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 121-21 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
3m point and two-time bumper winner who went close on his hurdle debut at Worcester (2m, soft) in October before going one better at Chepstow (2m, good to soft); the form of both those recent races has worked out well and he holds leading claims under a 6lb penalty.
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11th

9

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

14:25 Uttoxeter

Jurancon

10st 11lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Progressive and productive until going the wrong way (at about 2m4f) this season; still hasn't won beyond 2m under rules; enough to prove upped further in distance.

25/1

11th

6

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 63y

Class 2

14:25 Ascot

Jurancon

11st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Acts on heavy ground; disappointing in both starts this term but can't be written off just yet; previously a progressive sort with a good strike-rate and solid record.

8/1

1st

1

1st Mar 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

15:05 Newbury

Jurancon

11st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Justified favouritism in C&D novice contest (soft) last time, not needing to improve but enhancing a good rules record that now reads 1212121; solid contender on handicap debut.

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Placed in points in Ireland and Britain during the 2022-23 season but makes rules debut after 606-day absence and he may be best watched.
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1st

3

7th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

14:40 Exeter

In Limbo

11st 5lb

J: James Davies

T: Chris Down

prominent, led after 5th, kept on run-in, ridden out

5/1

5th

2

1st Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 173y

Class 3

13:25 Sandown

In Limbo

11st 12lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Chris Down

towards rear, in touch with leaders 2nd

12/1

Form: 53-5FF

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Soft-ground point winner who was a close third in one of his bumpers and he's been bang there when falling in the closing stages on each of his two hurdle starts (2m/2m4f, good); could be in the mix granted a clear round.
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3rd

8

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:32 Worcester

Disco Davis

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Heavy-ground 2m hurdle winner when with Dan Skelton; changed hands for 1,000gns since being beaten more than 16l in a Stratford seller in March; 2lb lower for chase debut but can only suggest a watching brief at present.

20/1

4th

1

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:15 Stratford

Disco Davis

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Dan Skelton

Started the season with a good 2m4f Uttoxeter fourth but he's been pulled up all three starts since in handicaps from 2m4f to 3m; in top hands but is hard to warm to despite the drop in grade.

14/1

1

9th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:30 Plumpton

Disco Davis

12st 0lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Good fourth on seasonal debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) but ought to have been suited by the soft ground when pulled up on consecutive outings towards end of last year (2m4f/2m6f); tries a new trip here; needs three-month break to have done him good.

7/1

Form: 93-

Last run: 239 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
He needs to improve upon what he showed in his two bumpers but he displayed some ability and there's potential in his pedigree; in top hands and makes seasonal/hurdle debut having had wind surgery; not ruled out.
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8th

7

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

14:55 Exeter

George Henry

11st 6lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Paul Nicholls

Tailed off at Lingfield (2m7f, soft) in December on sole outing this season; something to prove on that back of that but this very lightly raced 7yo is with a good yard and has shown promise previously; wears first-time cheekpieces and he's not written off.

14/1

2

24th Mar 2025

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

15:00 Wincanton

George Henry

11st 11lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Paul Nicholls

Unexposed 6yo who was placed in a soft-ground bumper last spring and has also shown promise in three novice hurdles this season (2m-2m4f); untested on ground quicker than good to soft but should have some improvement to come in handicaps.

11/4

7th

4

8th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

12:45 Taunton

George Henry

11st 5lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Placed in the second of his two bumpers and he ran well for a long way when a 7l sixth on hurdling debut at Exeter (2m, soft; first run after wind surgery) last month; didn't build on that when fifth at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft) last time but it's still early days and he should have more to offer; one of two runners for Paul Nicholls.

12/1

Form: 6/456-

Last run: 300 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
0-4 in bumpers but showed promise in some warm races; brings potential to his hurdle debut and no surprise to see him give a good account.
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2nd

2

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 3y

Class 3

15:40 Taunton

U Cant Be Serious

11st 10lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Made an excellent start over fences when landing a pair of 2m3f handicap chases at Exeter before Christmas but his form has really dipped, only seventh at Newbury (2m7f) last month; cheekpieces are reached for now.

8/1

7th

3

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

U Cant Be Serious

11st 3lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Joe Tizzard

Showed a willing attitude to kick off his chasing career with two 2m3f handicap wins at Exeter (good to soft) and his Kempton run off this mark on Boxing Day looked too bad to be true; however, even if back on song, others may have his measure.

9/1

3rd

1

1st Mar 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 69y

Class 4

13:55 Newbury

U Cant Be Serious

12st 2lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Handicap debutant; seemingly outstayed over 2m5f last time but may not be crying out for this drop back to 2m, having gained his Taunton win over 2m3f; testing ground would be a possible help, however.

11/4

Form: 279-

Last run: 309 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Encouraging second at 40-1 on debut in Newbury bumper (2m, soft) last December but well beaten earlier this year on final two runs for Anthony Charlton; makes her stable and hurdle debut and others are preferred.
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1

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Warwick

Northern Symphonie

12st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Harriet Dickin

Three-time hurdle winner but below her best in that discipline for current yard and again when a remote third on chase debut at Ludlow (2m4f, good; first-time cheekpieces after wind surgery); others preferred.

12/1

3rd

2

10th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

16:37 Ludlow

Northern Symphonie

11st 6lb

J: James Best

T: Harriet Dickin

Hurdles form has dipped sharply for new yard but has she possibilities provided the combination of first-time cheekpieces, switch to fences and a physical tweak (wind surgery since last run) prompts a revival; back on last winning mark.

15/2

10th

1

26th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

16:50 Chepstow

Northern Symphonie

12st 0lb

J: Miss Megan Bevan

T: Harriet Dickin

Three-time winner (once over C&D) on good ground for Keiran Burke last spring but pulled up on stable debut in December and came last of six at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) last month; needs to get career back on track.

40/1

Form: 9

Last run: 200 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
12-1, tailed off on debut in novice hurdle at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) in May; he's had wind surgery since but others make greater appeal.
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7

6th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

18:42 Fontwell

Tractor Jack

11st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Joe Tizzard

Lightly raced hurdler; jumping was a bit iffy on chase debut at Newton Abbot (2m5f) but could be wiser for that experience, and he wasn't beaten all that far despite finishing last.

10/1

6th

4

4th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

14:35 Newton Abbot

Tractor Jack

11st 2lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Only seen sporadically over hurdles the past two years, latterly when not looking to see out 3m a month ago; needs a deal of improvement on today's chasing debut.

12/1

25/1

Form: 8

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair second in Irish mares' maiden point (3m, good) in May on her second start; however, she was soundly beaten in a bumper at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft) last month and considerable improvement is needed today.
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4

17th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

Stylia

10st 13lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Anthony Honeyball

Immediately better for the return to a stayers' trip and good ground when third on last month's Plumpton handicap debut, albeit looking as if in need of greater respite than the 1lb drop she's received; blinkers added.

4/1

4

17th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

Stylia

10st 13lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Anthony Honeyball

Immediately better for the return to a stayers' trip and good ground when third on last month's Plumpton handicap debut, albeit looking as if in need of greater respite than the 1lb drop she's received; blinkers added.

4/1

3rd

2

3rd Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

15:05 Plumpton

Stylia

11st 6lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Anthony Honeyball

pressed leader, led after 1st, faced challenge 3 out, headed 2 out, weakened approaching last

7/2

Form: 72-1 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

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7th

10

24th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Kempton

Mythical Moon

10st 6lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

£42,000 yearling; half-brother to bumper/2m hurdle winner Gitche Gumee; dam bumper/2m5f hurdle winner, sister to bumper/useful 2m4f-3m jumps winner Chilli Filli from talented family; very plausible on pedigree; yard 12% in bumpers in recent seasons.

9/2

Form: 68-9

Last run: 211 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

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6th

4

23rd Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 5

16:45 Exeter

Break Heart Hill

11st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Fiona Shaw

Second foal; unraced dam out of French maiden, is granddaughter of useful 5f performer Lady Jester; probably best watched on debut.

66/1

Form: 7/

Last run: 663 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Well beaten on debut for Ben Clarke in bumper here (2m, good; 14-1) in February 2023 and absent since; hard to fancy on stable debut.
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7th

2

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Worcester

Arctic Blue

11st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Stuart Kittow

taken down early

100/1

2

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Worcester

Arctic Blue

11st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Stuart Kittow

Beaten nearly a distance on hurdling debut and has twice pulled up since then; had a wind op and now goes in a tongue-tie; too much to prove.

100/1

14

22nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

13:25 Chepstow

Arctic Blue

11st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Stuart Kittow

Showed no promise when 200-1 for hurdle debut at Exeter (2m, soft) in December; moves up in trip here.

100/1

Form: 0-27P

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Well beaten in both bumpers and she's struggled when triple-figure odds on her two hurdle starts.
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11

6th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

13:35 Exeter

Mon The Hoops

10st 7lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

Well beaten in both bumpers and she's struggled when triple-figure odds on her two hurdle starts.

200/1

11

6th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

13:35 Exeter

Mon The Hoops

10st 7lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

always behind, tailed off when pulled up after 5th

200/1

5

21st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

14:15 Wincanton

Mon The Hoops

11st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Chris Honour

Well beaten in both bumpers and likewise when 300-1 for last month's hurdle debut at Plumpton.

200/1

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Payout
Exacta £35.10
Straight Forecast £22.10
Trifecta £95.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jurancon

The Sun:

Mythical Moon

Daily Record:

Mythical Moon

RP RATINGS:

Jurancon

POSTDATA:

Jurancon

WEST COUNTRY:

Jurancon

The Times:

Jurancon

Telegraph:

Jurancon

Daily Mail:

Jurancon

D Express:

Jurancon

Daily Mirror:

Jurancon

The Star:

Jurancon