December 28 / 12.37 Newbury

12.37

Good To Soft

Coral ‘Daily Rewards Shaker’ ‘Introductory’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £8169
  • 2m 0f 69y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Coral ‘Daily Rewards Shaker’ ‘Introductory’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.00
  • Place: £3.50

Form: 4

Last run: 78 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in Irish point and Chepstow novice hurdle (2m), making the frame both times; something to find on bare figures but remains open to improvement and can't be dismissed.
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2nd

3

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Wetherby

Peso

11st 8lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Made the frame on rules debut at Chepstow (2m, soft) in October and reeled in the clear leader to win stylishly by 10l at Newbury (2m, good to soft) just after Christmas; obvious contender here.

7/4

2nd

3

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Wetherby

Peso

11st 8lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Made the frame on rules debut at Chepstow (2m, soft) in October and reeled in the clear leader to win stylishly by 10l at Newbury (2m, good to soft) just after Christmas; obvious contender here.

7/4

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 22

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seems a winner waiting to happen, having finished second in bumper and 2m novice hurdle, both at Ffos Las; one of the main form contenders and looks a must for the shortlist.
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5

7th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 189y

Class 4

13:45 Huntingdon

Koapey

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Low-mileage 6yo; three non-completions have followed last October's promising chase/handicap debut but he was running fairly well before penultimate-fence fall in 2m Chepstow race won by Pep Talking last month; moves up in trip with Sean Bowen enlisted here; still has plenty of time to get career back on track.

7/1

2

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 4

13:40 Chepstow

Koapey

12st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Warren Greatrex

Low-mileage 6yo who had a solid record until pulled up in last two starts, effectively failing to back up the sound effort he posted at Uttoxeter (2m, good) on chase/seasonal debut; turnaround is required.

11/2

2

27th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 36y

Class 4

15:50 Wetherby

Koapey

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Lightly raced 6yo; solid record until let down by his jumping on last appearance (second chase attempt); had wind surgery (his third) since and now goes in tongue-tie; still open to further progress, provided he avoids errors.

11/4

OUR TIP

14/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 4

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Consistent thus far and his Irish point form has substance; respectable fourth in 2m novice hurdle at Exeter this month on rules debut and return from lengthy absence; solid claims.
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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: 13-P D

Last run: 78 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Solid bumper form last term comprised a win at Chepstow and placed effort here; ran as if something was amiss in 2m novice hurdle 11 weeks ago; still open to further progress and remains of interest.
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5th

2

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

17:15 Ayr

Kap Boy

11st 13lb

J: Tom Hutsby

T: Olly Murphy

Won a bumper for Paul Nicholls and added a 2m4f handicap at Perth in October (soft) on his first run for Olly Murphy; ran well afterwards over 2m5f, and 3m was perhaps too far when last seen three months ago; he could be handicapped on the high side but capable of having some say.

7/1

9th

13

18th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Windsor

Kap Boy

10st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Solid record (over 2m4f/2m5f) since joining new stable and switched to handicaps, winning at Perth then placed at Cheltenham and Kempton; has given the impression this new trip is worth exploring; in the mix.

9/1

2

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Kap Boy

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

0-4 over hurdles for Paul Nicholls last season but signed off for him with pretty good second in Ffos Las maiden (2m4f, soft) in April and might have more to offer in handicaps for Olly Murphy this term (same owner).

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
45,000euros 3yo; first foal; dam point, bumper and 2m4f hurdle winner, half-sister to winners Duffle Coat (useful 2m-2m7f hurdle/chase) and Starchitect (1m6f Flat and smart 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase), out of 1m2f Listed winner; major stable; interesting newcomer.
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5th

6

7th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 3

16:10 Sandown

Akimos

10st 10lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Soft-ground maiden hurdle winner last spring and bettered that form when second in 2m4f course handicap hurdle (good to soft) on reappearance; two lesser runs have followed, particularly when pulled up latest, and now switches to fences in a bid to resume his progression.

10/1

2

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 50y

Class 4

15:10 Haydock

Akimos

11st 13lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Henderson hurdler who has low mileage; successful in maiden event last spring and good second in Sandown handicap (again over 2m4f) on reappearance; lesser effort at Leicester since but can't be written off.

8/1

Form: 4

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Belied his 40-1 odds with fourth-place finish in 2m novice hurdle at Huntingdon three weeks ago for an encouraging debut; possibilities, provided he builds on that effort.
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8th

7

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

15:43 Ayr

Wotter Trotter

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

He needs to produce more than he's managed on his first three chase starts but this lightly raced 6yo is in top hands and could take a sizeable step forward at some point.

6/1

7th

7

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

13:30 Worcester

Wotter Trotter

11st 7lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Showed a nice bit of promise in three non-handicap hurdles and connections evidently keen to get him over fences for this handicap debut; could be interesting.

100/30

9

20th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

13:45 Huntingdon

Wotter Trotter

11st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Fourth of ten over C&D (soft) and sixth of 11 at Newbury (good to soft) both rank highly in this context, particularly the former, and he should play a major role this time.

2/1

11/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Successful over middle distances in his last two (of just four) Flat outings and this unexposed 3yo looks the type to do well over hurdles for dual-purpose maestro Alan King; interesting.
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9

(2)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

Star Time

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Alan King

Dead-heated at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in November 2024 and he was runner-up over that C&D last February; showed he retains ability when fifth at Kempton (1m3f, AW) on his first start for 433 days last month and may come on for it, although this drop back in trip may not be ideal.

9/1

5th

10

(1)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Star Time

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Alan King

2-6 on the Flat (including a dead heat); may need a stiffer test than this now, but market useful nonetheless after 433 days off.

13/2

2nd

6

(3)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Star Time

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Dead-heated in C&D contest (handicap debut) in November, following up his turf win; well held in two starts (hurdle/Flat) since but may resume his progress back here; still has low mileage; shortlisted.

11/4

Form: 1713-1 D

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brings useful form having finished third in Aintree Grade 2 on final start in bumpers; overcame trouble to win at Ludlow (2m) on the switch to hurdles, taking overall record to 3-5; respected.
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8th

5

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:08 Stratford

La Marquise

11st 7lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Lightly raced since winning hurdle debut in October 2024 but has performed well on both outings this year, latterly when close second in small-field Plumpton handicap (2m2f, good to soft) last month; considered.

7/1

2nd

3

16th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 169y

Class 4

15:45 Plumpton

La Marquise

11st 7lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Jamie Snowden

Dual soft-ground bumper winner who finished third in an Aintree Grade 2 in April 2024; yet to replicate that level over hurdles, but she showed marked improvement after wind surgery when a 5.75l third at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) 18 days ago, following a break; likely to build on that and, with Joe Anderson's useful 3lb claim, she looks set for a big run.

2/1

3rd

1

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 4

16:45 Wetherby

La Marquise

12st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Two-time soft-ground bumper winner who has been disappointing on her three starts since winning on hurdle debut at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) in October 2024; however, she returns from a break having had wind surgery and her Lambourn trainer does well here; not written off.

6/1

Form: 35-

Last run: 287 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts in bumpers, better effort when third at Wetherby on debut; needs to improve on that form and lacks recent match practice having been off since March.
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6th

1

28th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Ffos Las

Luna De Castana

12st 0lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Georgina Nicholls

Mixed form across her five starts but has shown ability and goes handicapping off a modest mark; this lightly raced 6yo has a useful pedigree and is open to improvement; not ruled out.

5/1

4th

11

9th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

13:20 Chepstow

Luna De Castana

10st 9lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Georgina Nicholls

Bettered her inauspicious hurdling debut when respectable fifth of ten at Warwick (2m3f, good to soft) three weeks ago but has a considerable amount to find with the principals here.

12/1

4th

11

9th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

13:20 Chepstow

Luna De Castana

10st 9lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Georgina Nicholls

Bettered her inauspicious hurdling debut when respectable fifth of ten at Warwick (2m3f, good to soft) three weeks ago but has a considerable amount to find with the principals here.

12/1

Form: 86

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Perhaps one of the yard's lesser lights, having been soundly beaten in a bumper and 2m5f maiden hurdle; Nico de Boinville prefers Akimos; may be more interesting in handicaps later on.
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13

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Noble Park

11st 2lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

British runner; commenced chase career with good-ground wins at Hereford and Lingfield; below par in two subsequent starts but bounced back to form with a 4.25l win at Newbury last time (2m4f, good to soft) and a few of those in behind have won since; up 7lb now but ground and distance look like his optimum.

17/2

1st

3

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 187y

Class 3

14:40 Newbury

Noble Park

11st 4lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Commenced chase career with a couple of good-ground wins; below par in two starts since but the combination of 3m and soft surface perhaps contributed to latest defeat; drop back in trip looks a plus.

11/2

3rd

3

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 7f 214y

Class 3

14:38 Doncaster

Noble Park

11st 6lb

J: David Bass

T: Nicky Henderson

Disappointing favourite, having lacked fluency, at Kempton (2m4f) on Boxing Day when bidding to take chase record to 3-3; however, this Henderson runner can't be written off; bred to stay this new trip.

9/4

Form: 7 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Performed a long way below market expectations in Plumpton bumper 12 days ago; evidently thought capable of better but needs to have improved markedly in a short space of time.
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10

28th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

12:37 Newbury

Media Style

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Performed a long way below market expectations in Plumpton bumper 12 days ago; evidently thought capable of better but needs to have improved markedly in a short space of time.

14/1

10

28th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

12:37 Newbury

Media Style

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

in rear, hit 3rd, lost touch from 4th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out

14/1

7th

9

16th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 1f 164y

Class 5

15:40 Plumpton

Media Style

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

57,000euros yearling; eighth foal; sister to prolific French/Italian 2m1f-2m7f hurdle/chase winner Styline, half-sister to five winners including Monsieur Co (1m7f-2m1f hurdle/chase) and Pur Style (2m1f hurdle/chase); dam French 2m1f-2m3f chase winner; interesting newcomer for a yard with a record of 5-16 in bumpers at this track.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £94.70
Straight Forecast £105.93
Trifecta £678.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

La Marquise

D Express:

Akimos

Daily Mirror:

Koapey

The Times:

Wotter Trotter

WEST COUNTRY:

Kap Boy

POSTDATA:

In Limbo

RP RATINGS:

La Marquise

LAMBOURN:

La Marquise

Telegraph:

La Marquise

The Guardian:

La Marquise

Daily Mail:

La Marquise

The Sun:

La Marquise

The Star:

La Marquise

Daily Record:

La Marquise