16.30
Lodge Hotel At Newbury Racecourse Handicap Hurdle
- 2m 4f 118y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: —
Weather: —
8/1
- Place: £3.60
Form: 69-216 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 12st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 4f 118y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Won a Leicester handicap (2m4f, soft) for the second season running in early December, edging out Cast's Tasha; Wincanton was disappointing but remains on a fair mark if he can shrug aside that run. |
8/1 |
|
6th 5 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 179y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won a Leicester handicap (2m4f, soft) for the second season running in early December; the front two were clear but the second has disappointed since; this is likely to take more winning and he's 4lb higher. |
7/1 |
|
9th 1 |
24th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
midfield |
7/1 |
16/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: 8-8574
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Made the most of a reduced mark when justifying support and gaining a first win since 2023 when scoring at Ayr (2m4f, soft) last month; remains well treated on past form back up 6lb and likely to be in the mix again. |
11/2 |
|
1st 8 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Without a win since 2023 but he has dropped to a dangerous mark and ran surprisingly well over 3m last time at Wincanton when all his form is over shorter; goes on soft. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 150y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Remote when third at Newbury (2m4f, soft) last month and remains winless since 2023; however, the form of his keeping-on fourth at Taunton (2m3f, good) two starts ago has worked out well and he's too well handicapped to be ruled out on this first attempt at a staying trip. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 32-P86
Last run: 86 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
16th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Won over hurdles and showed clear promise over fences in France last season; unplaced in four handicap hurdles for new stable in Britain this term but significant positives can be drawn from his fourth at Newbury (2m4f, soft) last time and he continues to slip down the weights. |
10/1 |
|
4th 11 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 4f 118y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Did well in France, winning over hurdles and competitive as a chaser; has yet to get anything going over hurdles for current yard (hooded last twice) but on good or good to soft and getting back on the mud could make a difference. |
14/1 |
|
8 |
11th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Won a soft-ground hurdle in France in summer 2024 and came second in a heavy-ground claiming chase on latest outing in January; not easy to weigh up on this British/handicap debut but Sean Bowen is booked; market helpful. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: -73413 BF
Last run: 8 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Came good over hurdles at fifth attempt, with clearcut success at Lingfield (2m3f, soft) in January; well beaten (albeit in better race than this) last month, though, and may not be ideally suited by this quicker ground. |
10/1 |
|
5th 8 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 4f 118y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Looked good in winning at Lingfield (2m3f, soft) but found nothing for pressure when beaten 7l off this 8lb higher mark at Plumpton; that was disappointing. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
9th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 116y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Had his Lingfield handicap (2m3f, soft) in the bag from a fair way out last time and, still lightly raced, could prove himself worth an 8lb rise; solid contender. |
2/1 |
25/1
Form: 255055
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
17th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 2m 7f 25y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Two-time winner over hurdles on good to soft, at around 2m (acts on a sound surface); stays 2m5f; some way below his best since last spring; well treated on form of almost a year ago if bouncing back but has that to prove. |
10/1 |
|
6th 7 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Out of form on slow ground during the winter but his recent fifth at Wincanton (3m, good to soft) was a step back in the right direction, and he might be seen to better effect if the ground is genuinely good here. |
20/1 |
|
5th 7 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 150y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Well below best on soft/heavy ground in recent months and not yet proven beyond about 2m5f but now very well handicapped on last spring's good-ground form, and the drying conditions here offer renewed hope. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 24-2P5
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 13lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
15th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
Had a near miss at Leicester in December (2m4f, soft) but now has to bounce back from three lesser efforts; wears a first-time visor. |
20/1 |
|
7th 5 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 4f 118y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Has performed moderately the last twice but her near miss behind One Eye On Vegas at Leicester in December (2m4f, soft) brings her into this; hard to be confident about her chances, though. |
25/1 |
|
5th 2 |
30th Jan 2026 Heavy 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Campaigned mostly over further (stays 2m6f); ran poorly last time, failing to back up her reappearance effort; 2-2 at Ffos Las but this drop back in trip presents a question mark. |
10/1 |
5/1
Form: 30-4P3 CD
Last run: 34 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
3rd Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
prominent, led over 3f out, headed 1f out, kept on, no match for winner |
3/1 |
5/1
Form: 3-114 D
Last run: 73 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 |
29th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 123y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Two wins over 2m4f on good ground at Worcester (maiden/handicap) in the autumn and creditable fourth at Aintree (3m, soft) in December when his jumping lacked fluency and he didn't see the trip out that well; disputed favouritism at Newbury (2m4f) last month but clipped heels and slipped up before halfway; cheekpieces go on and he needs to resume improvement, with Sean Bowen (on board for those wins) back. |
6/1 |
|
3 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 4f 118y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Two wins over 2m4f on good ground at Worcester (maiden/handicap) and, although only fourth on soft off this higher mark at Aintree, he didn't run badly given his jumping lacked fluency; still lightly raced and by no means ruled out. |
5/1 |
|
2 |
22nd Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Improved upon his debut third at Chepstow (2m, good) in April to win a maiden hurdle over this C&D (good) last month; he begins handicap life on a fair mark and this very lightly raced 5yo could have more to offer. |
11/2 |
20/1
Form: 621-77
Last run: 52 days
W: 11st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 |
16th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Won 2m novice last season but safely held in first two handicaps this term (1m7f/2m), then pulled up when upped to 2m4f last month; needs to get career back on track. |
16/1 |
|
4 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 4f 118y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Exeter novice winner (2m, heavy); hasn't looked on a good mark in his two handicaps and that could still be the case, though Murray Dodd claiming 7lb will help in that respect. |
20/1 |
|
1st 8 |
21st Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Never really got competitive when 150-1 for C&D maiden on last month's hurdling debut but kept on well for second against own age-group at Chepstow (2m, heavy) a fortnight later and has scope for further progress. |
16/1 |
4/1
Form: 1-2331 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 25y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Career best when winning by 11l over 2m5f here in January (good to soft) and for whatever reason he didn't turn up at Newbury (2m4f; handles soft); has to bounce back from that but wouldn't put it past him; there are niggling stamina doubts at this trip, however. |
7/1 |
|
7 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 4f 118y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
His 24th race over hurdles at Exeter last month (2m5f, good to soft) but produced career-best form in winning that handicap by some 11l; respected off 7lb higher with heavy ground no issue for him. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
29th Aug 2025 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Placed on both outings since winning in pretty good style at Market Rasen (2m2f, good) on stable debut in April; will be fine over today's trip and won't mind what the weather does; likely contender. |
5/1 |
13/2
Form: 9P5
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
0-5 over hurdles but left disappointing handicap debut behind when close second of four behind a progressive rival over C&D (good to soft) last month, and his Irish point form suggests he'll be fine on this faster ground. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
14l Newbury novice fifth at 300-1 was recorded in a falsely run affair (2m); need to put a line through subsequent handicap debut, where badly hampered mid-race, and current attainment level remains conjectural. |
16/1 |
|
9 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 4f 118y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Irish point winner in 2023; ran surprisingly well at odds of 300-1 when beaten about 14l by a well-touted novice over 2m here a month ago; probably flattered as they went no pace but could still be interesting on handicap debut now sent further. |
13/2 |
6/1
Form: -44889
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 13 (6) |
24th Aug 2022 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
slowly away, towards rear, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and some headway inside final furlong, made no impression |
10/1 |
|
4th 6 (7) |
6th Aug 2022 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along and raced wide home turn, ridden over 1f out, hung left and ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £41.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £39.90 |
| Tricast | £319.01 |
| Trifecta | £359.30 |
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