February 27 / 14.00 Newbury

14.00

Good To Soft

West Berkshire Mencap Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6337.2
  • 2m 4f 118y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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West Berkshire Mencap Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.50

Form: -85841 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 12st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Scored under Aamilah Aswat at Kempton (2m5f, good to soft) this month, drawing clear of the others with a progressive rival; 6lb higher here but, after only eight hurdle runs, further progress is possible; tongue-tie added.
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6th

1

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

17:15 Ayr

Guchen

12st 2lb

J: Aamilah Aswat

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Ridden by Aamilah Aswat in his last five races; he's won the last two, though a 19l margin of victory at Newbury last time (2m4f, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) provided the handicapper with the ammunition to hit him with a 10lb hike; he still rates a likely contender as a 6yo firmly on the up.

100/30

1st

1

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 4

14:00 Newbury

Guchen

12st 2lb

J: Aamilah Aswat

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Scored under Aamilah Aswat at Kempton (2m5f, good to soft) this month, drawing clear of the others with a progressive rival; 6lb higher here but, after only eight hurdle runs, further progress is possible; tongue-tie added.

4/1

1st

6

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Kempton

Guchen

11st 10lb

J: Aamilah Aswat

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Not yet off the mark but the step up to 3m didn't work for him last month and he was rarely far away over similar trips to today's in 2025 (on soft and good ground); probably needs some weight off his back though.

14/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 2-363

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner who posted his most encouraging of three runs over hurdles when third in Ffos Las (2m4f, heavy) in January latest; unraced on ground faster than soft but should have more improvement to come in handicaps.
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4th

7

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 3

13:37 Bangor-on-Dee

Karma Police

11st 1lb

J: Ben Sutton

T: Harry Derham

Low-mileage 6yo; no match for clear winner when second on handicap debut at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago but that was still a good effort and he's open to improvement over this longer trip; respected.

2/1

2nd

4

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 4

14:00 Newbury

Karma Police

11st 13lb

J: Ben Sutton

T: Harry Derham

Irish point winner who posted his most encouraging of three runs over hurdles when third in Ffos Las (2m4f, heavy) in January latest; unraced on ground faster than soft but should have more improvement to come in handicaps.

4/1

3rd

4

30th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:20 Ffos Las

Karma Police

11st 6lb

J: Ben Sutton

T: Harry Derham

Irish point winner and went close in a bumper; couple of modest efforts over hurdles, latest over C&D; may still do better but seems likely to be more interesting in handicaps shortly.

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £9.80

Form: 54/1-

Last run: 657 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Justified odds-on favouritism in run-of-the-mill Warwick maiden (2m, good) in May 2024 but this handicap debut comes after a mammoth absence and he'll be of interest only if lively in the betting.
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5th

8

18th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

16:30 Hereford

El Curamach

10st 10lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Ryan Potter

Odds-on winner of a Warwick maiden (2m, good) in May 2024 and he returned after a long absence with an encouraging third on handicap debut at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) last month; that was behind a major improver and he's a player if he can build on that.

8/1

3rd

10

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 4

14:00 Newbury

El Curamach

11st 6lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Ryan Potter

Justified odds-on favouritism in run-of-the-mill Warwick maiden (2m, good) in May 2024 but this handicap debut comes after a mammoth absence and he'll be of interest only if lively in the betting.

20/1

Form: 44-P27

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Belied 40-1 odds when second in Doncaster novice (2m, soft) in November but was no threat to the easy winner there and tailed off next time; back up in trip for handicap debut; opening mark demands improvement.
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8th

4

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

17:08 Stratford

Caliach Point

11st 12lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

Lightly raced 6yo who has failed to build on a promising Doncaster second in November, making some mistakes when fourth of 13 on his handicap debut at Newbury (2m4f) 29 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now.

7/1

4th

5

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 4

14:00 Newbury

Caliach Point

11st 13lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

Belied 40-1 odds when second in Doncaster novice (2m, soft) in November but was no threat to the easy winner there and tailed off next time; back up in trip for handicap debut; opening mark demands improvement.

16/1

5

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 218y

Class 3

13:02 Carlisle

Caliach Point

11st 0lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Others in here achieved more in bumpers but this well-bred 5yo should make a better hurdler and a tongue-tie is added for his first attempt; the market could be instructive.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 723-14 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 12st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 7yo who won three-runner Ffos Las maiden (2m4f, good) on British debut in October and didn't run badly when last of four finishers in Sandown handicap (2m4f, heavy) last month, albeit finishing tired; back on a less testing surface here; no surprise if he features.
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3rd

2

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

14:50 Wincanton

Calme Olympien

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Tim Vaughan

Ex-French 7yo who won three-runner Ffos Las maiden (2m4f, good) on British debut in October; wasn't beaten far in a Sandown handicap next time but he finished a remote fifth at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) in February; dropped another 2lb but he needs to kick on again to make a big impact.

15/2

5th

2

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 4

14:00 Newbury

Calme Olympien

12st 2lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: Tim Vaughan

Ex-French 7yo who won three-runner Ffos Las maiden (2m4f, good) on British debut in October and didn't run badly when last of four finishers in Sandown handicap (2m4f, heavy) last month, albeit finishing tired; back on a less testing surface here; no surprise if he features.

14/1

4th

3

31st Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 178y

Class 3

12:55 Sandown

Calme Olympien

11st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Tim Vaughan

Made the frame several times in France in 2024; 1-1 in Britain, having beaten two rivals in maiden hurdle at Ffos Las (2m4f, good) in October 2025; may build on that success and show further improvement; enters the reckoning.

4/1

Form: 007313 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Displayed improvement to score on heavy ground at Ffos Las (2m6f) last month but raced too freely and was a disappointing favourite when well-held third at Lingfield (2m7f, heavy) three weeks ago; others appeal more.
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6th

12

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 4

14:00 Newbury

Osterberg

11st 2lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Martin Keighley

Displayed improvement to score on heavy ground at Ffos Las (2m6f) last month but raced too freely and was a disappointing favourite when well-held third at Lingfield (2m7f, heavy) three weeks ago; others appeal more.

14/1

3rd

1

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield

Osterberg

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Outpaced when 11l behind second-placed Getaway With You on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, heavy) before devouring the near-2f longer distance at Ffos Las (heavy); sharper track than either of those isn't necessarily a plus, but this latest step up in trip is and a 6lb rise looks about right.

Evs

7

28th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:28 Ffos Las

Osterberg

11st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Martin Keighley

Well beaten in two 2m hurdles this season; moves up in trip today; cannot be recommended.

100/1

Form: -054P2

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Four-time hurdle winner; bounced back from a poor run when second at Plumpton (2m4f, soft; tongue-tie refitted) this month and new jockey Rian Corcoran claims a useful 6lb; shortlisted.
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8th

8

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 4

14:00 Newbury

Activist

11st 11lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Four-time hurdle winner; bounced back from a poor run when second at Plumpton (2m4f, soft; tongue-tie refitted) this month and new jockey Rian Corcoran claims a useful 6lb; shortlisted.

7/1

2nd

2

9th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 4

15:45 Plumpton

Activist

11st 12lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Four-time winner over hurdles and ran okay in his first two races after a wind operation before failing to give his running at Fontwell a month ago; would have a chance if he's back to anything like his best.

12/1

4

10th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:55 Chepstow

Activist

11st 12lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Drew clear to score in first-time visor at Fonwell (2m3f, good to soft) in March and is now 4-14 over hurdles; returns from seven-month absence on career-high mark but won when fresh last autumn; a possible.

10/1

Form: 6-0131 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
In-form 10yo who has won two of his last three; raised another 4lb since scoring under a good 7lb claimer at Taunton (2m3f, heavy) this month, though, and may find younger rivals better handicapped here.
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3rd

4

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

16:42 Bangor-on-Dee

Our Dylan

11st 12lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Kayley Woollacott

Veteran who has won three of his last five starts and was as good as ever when scoring on the step up to 3m at Wincanton (good) last month; up 4lb but he should have more to offer over staying trips and he's an interesting contender.

6/1

1st

2

23rd Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 150y

Class 4

14:45 Wincanton

Our Dylan

11st 13lb

J: Mr Joshua Newman

T: Kayley Woollacott

In career-best form this season, winning here (2m4f, good) and at Taunton (2m3f, heavy); well beaten on latest outing, though, and remains on tough mark for first 3m attempt under rules.

16/1

9th

3

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 4

14:00 Newbury

Our Dylan

11st 13lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Kayley Woollacott

In-form 10yo who has won two of his last three; raised another 4lb since scoring under a good 7lb claimer at Taunton (2m3f, heavy) this month, though, and may find younger rivals better handicapped here.

7/1

Form: 6/860-

Last run: 425 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in three Irish maiden hurdles (2m-2m4f) for Edward O'Grady in 2024 and makes stable/handicap debut after a 425-day absence; however, he's hugely unexposed and will need to be taken very seriously if strong in the betting; tongue-tie added.
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10th

7

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 4

14:00 Newbury

Hackney Hill

11st 13lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Paul Nicholls

Soundly beaten in three Irish maiden hurdles (2m-2m4f) for Edward O'Grady in 2024 and makes stable/handicap debut after a 425-day absence; however, he's hugely unexposed and will need to be taken very seriously if strong in the betting; tongue-tie added.

10/1

13th

4

29th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 0y

14:52 Limerick

Hackney Hill

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: E J O’Grady

Debut sixth of 24 in a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle won by Firefox; hasn't built on that initial effort but there's time yet.

10/1

Form: 9-237

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Placed over 2m on first two hurdling starts but dropped out rather tamely after making the running on handicap debut at Haydock (2m3f, good to soft) in December and arrives here with a point to prove.
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11th

6

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 4

14:00 Newbury

Super Freddie

11st 13lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Placed over 2m on first two hurdling starts but dropped out rather tamely after making the running on handicap debut at Haydock (2m3f, good to soft) in December and arrives here with a point to prove.

12/1

2nd

13

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 3

15:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Super Freddie

10st 13lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Out of a useful and prolific jumps winner; only 8-1 for 16-runner Doncaster bumper in January but showed his inexperience and never really got competitive; stable has much more obvious chance with Spectacularsunrise.

20/1

Form: 6U3493

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Irish raider; 0-10 over hurdles but gave a pretty good account when third at Punchestown (2m, soft to heavy) last month and could be better suited by today's trip-and-ground combination; might be the answer.
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7th

9

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:50 Bellewstown

Couldntmakeitup

10st 10lb

J: Daniel King

T: J A Nash

Maiden has been placed a few times but has to bounce back from two poor runs; the new cheekpieces need to work.

25/1

4

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:05 Down Royal

Couldntmakeitup

10st 12lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: J A Nash

Maiden was only beaten 4l in third in a 2m Punchestown handicap in January; stumbled halfway when was poor at Newbury since; is a player if bouncing back.

14/1

Form: 889

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

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No Results Found

Form: 2253-4

Last run: 63 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Returned from long absence with a heavy defeat in small field at Fontwell on Boxing Day and is now 0-12 over hurdles; 2lb wrong here and has a lot more to prove than some of these.
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4th

8

6th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

19:12 Fontwell

No Mean Feat

10st 9lb

J: James Davies

T: Simon Hodgson

Remains a maiden and has been quiet in four runs after a long absence; no obvious significance in the return of cheekpieces.

20/1

6th

6

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Taunton

No Mean Feat

10st 10lb

J: James Davies

T: Simon Hodgson

0-14 over hurdles and has shown little in three runs (2m-2m4f) since returning from a long absence; cheekpieces tried last time quickly dispensed with; plenty to prove.

12/1

4th

8

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

15:17 Stratford

No Mean Feat

10st 13lb

J: James Davies

T: Simon Hodgson

Remains winless and he's offered little after a 15-month absence in handicaps (up to 2m4f) at Fontwell and Newbury this winter; cheekpieces are reached for now.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.90
Straight Forecast £15.29
Tricast £396.67
Trifecta £428.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Guchen

TOPSPEED:

Activist

LAMBOURN:

Karma Police

D Express:

Super Freddie

SPOTLIGHT:

Couldntmakeitup

Daily Mirror:

Our Dylan

The Guardian:

Guchen

The Sun:

Guchen

Daily Record:

Guchen

The Times:

Karma Police

Telegraph:

Karma Police

POSTDATA:

Activist

Daily Mail:

Activist

The Star:

Activist