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SoftJenningsbet Newbury Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4752.9
- 3m 0f 150y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
25/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.00
- Place: £2.10
Form: 58-684
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 104y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Easy win at Wincanton (3m2f, heavy) in January and bounced back from Haydock flop to win at Exeter (3m6f, good) recently, despite a bad mistake; clearly on the up and his stable has won two of the last six runnings. |
9/2 |
|
1st 3 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good 3m 6f 153y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Tended to jump left on last two outings but that didn't stop him beating recent Midlands Grand National winner Isaac Des Obeaux by 21l at right-handed Wincanton (3m2f, heavy; first-time tongue-tie) on first occasion; pulled up in valuable Haydock marathon since but will be fine on the forecast good ground here and is a contender if back on song. |
9/2 |
|
8 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 4f 97y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
Running well in defeat this season, including over an extended 3m4f, before producing a career-best in a first-time tongue-tie to win easily at Wincanton (extended 3m2f, heavy); hit with a 9lb rise but he was impressive last time and could have more to offer in the tongue-tie; respected. |
8/1 |
4/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 4-3122 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 25y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won this race two years ago; as good as ever (after a wind operation) when scoring by over 9l over C&D in November (good) but hasn't offered a great deal since, beaten 22l in staying handicaps at Doncaster and Ascot; others preferred. |
14/1 |
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11th 15 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 123y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Showed the benefit of a wind op and looked as good as ever when scoring by over 9l on seasonal debut at Exeter (2m7f, good) in November; also suited by soft/heavy ground but disappointed when last in action and will probably find younger rivals better handicapped here. |
14/1 |
|
4th 3 |
15th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Weakened quickly and was pulled up on consecutive outings during the winter but looked back in much better nick when respectable sixth at Newbury (3m, good to soft) last month; another 2lb lower here; contender if able to build on that recent effort. |
8/1 |
8/1
- Place: £3.30
Form: 2243-2 BF
Last run: 279 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
20th Aug 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Has been running well for a while over hurdles at up to 3m and made a respectable chase debut when fourth over C&D in June; possible. |
10/1 |
|
10 |
12th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Newcomer to fences and there are chasers in the family; has been running well for a while over hurdles at up to 3m and bumped into an in-form rival last time; could feature if finding some fluency over his fences. |
10/1 |
|
2 |
25th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Good-ground winner for claiming riders over 3m2f here last May and 2m7f last September; competitive on last three outings (good to soft latest) and needs respect despite this being his shortest trip for over two years. |
4/1 |
5/1
Form: 344
Last run: 24 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
0-7 but signed off over hurdles with a second of 15 here in October (2m3f, soft) when fitted with a hood that was retained when again making the frame on chase debut at Warwick (3m1f, good to soft); beaten a shade over 10l in the latter but he made up his ground quickly before weakening and the run can be upgraded; headgear left off here but perhaps it's unwise to read much into that. |
5/2 |
|
4 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
0-7 but signed off over hurdles with a second of 15 here in October (2m3f, soft) when fitted with a hood that was retained when again making the frame on chase debut at Warwick (3m1f, good to soft); beaten a shade over 10l in the latter but he made up his ground quickly before weakening and the run can be upgraded; headgear left off here but perhaps it's unwise to read much into that. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
20th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 100y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Can be keen and that was again the case when hooded at Chepstow in October (2m3f, soft) but still ran well to be second in that handicap hurdle; retains potential and fences could be the making of him. |
4/1 |
5/1
Form: 223331
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 100y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
4-10 over fences and better than ever this season with front-running wins at Taunton (2m7f; good to soft/good); this track will suit her style but a collective 17lb rise for those wins could see her vulnerable. |
5/1 |
|
1st 5 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Lightly raced this term but she looked better than ever last time when gaining a second C&D success, cosily making all; hiked up 10lb but she's a big player. |
3/1 |
|
1st 7 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 3y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Front-running winner of this race last year, but she's had only three runs since and was tailed off at Hereford (2m5f, soft) last month; needs to bounce back after that but she's feasibly treated if she can get back near best; has won on good and heavy ground. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 33P-1P CD
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 13lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
6th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Veteran who was out of sorts when last seen in the summer but he went close over 3m2f here (good) in the spring and that was off 1lb higher; hard to rule out in suitable conditions after a break and his last win was after an absence. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 34P BF
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 135y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
jumped right throughout, held up in rear, detached from 4th, pulled up before 7th |
20/1 |
|
6 |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 135y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
jumped right throughout, held up in rear, detached from 4th, pulled up before 7th |
20/1 |
|
4 |
17th Feb 2024 Soft 3m 0f 150y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Showed some ability in soft-ground maidens over 1m7f/2m at this track and Cheltenham; flopped when favourite on handicap debut here (1m7f) on Boxing Day; there's been a big rethink on his trip and it will be interesting to see if his backers return. |
8/1 |
7/2
Form: 22-523 BF
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
5th Jun 2024 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Has yet to get his head in front but placed in bumpers and hurdles (1m7f-3m) and fully entitled to make a better chaser, in keeping with so many from his yard; a good stamina test is probably what he needs. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 6 |
15th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Eight-race maiden but he's finished runner-up four times including in a 3m handicap at Taunton (soft; first-time blinkers) last month; took a strong hold in that race and he could find more progress on this drop back in trip; respected with tongue-tie added. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 6 |
15th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Eight-race maiden but he's finished runner-up four times including in a 3m handicap at Taunton (soft; first-time blinkers) last month; took a strong hold in that race and he could find more progress on this drop back in trip; respected with tongue-tie added. |
9/2 |
40/1
Form: 07/UP-
Last run: 587 days
W: 11st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
11th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Left Jonjo O'Neill after failing to complete two chases in summer 2022 and, following a long absence, was pulled up (albeit on heavy ground) when reverted to hurdles for new stable last month; has too much to prove. |
66/1 |
|
8 |
17th Feb 2024 Soft 3m 0f 150y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
0-12 over hurdles/fences; had wind surgery in May 2021 and has accomplished little since; absent since July 2022 and has left Jonjo O'Neill, with further wind surgery in November last year; stacks to prove, including stamina. |
40/1 |
6/1
Form: 8902-
Last run: 390 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
17th Feb 2024 Soft 3m 0f 150y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
There's stamina in his pedigree and he showed marked improvement when upped to 3m for second of 15 on handicap debut at Ffos Las (soft); that was last January and he's unraced since; needed some riding, including as he wandered under pressure and was awkward at the penultimate flight, and cheekpieces go on today; off an unchanged mark, he's on the shortlist. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 10 |
23rd Jan 2023 Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
No better than mid-division in three 2m novices but there's stamina in his pedigree and this trip should be more suitable for his handicap debut; respected, especially if strong in the betting. |
5/1 |
|
13th 12 |
27th Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
prominent |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £38.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £36.75 |
| Tricast | £352.06 |
| Trifecta | £300.20 |
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