March 22 / 15.33 Newbury

15.33

Good To Soft

Daily Racing Specials At BetVictor Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £8264.76
  • 2m 0f 69y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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Daily Racing Specials At BetVictor Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 3512/1 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
7yo who had form figures of 223512 over hurdles two seasons ago; missed last term but he returned from 663 days off with a 16l win at Sandown (2m, soft) last month; 8lb higher in this deeper race but he still looks on a workable mark and is open to more progress; key player.
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12th

14

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 63y

Class 2

14:25 Ascot

Kamaxos

10st 2lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Form for new yard features a win over hurdles in November and good second over fences last time, both in Class 4; this is a harder task.

20/1

2nd

2

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:32 Uttoxeter

Kamaxos

12st 0lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Bled from the nose when pulled up in his only previous attempt at chasing in November 2024; inconsistent profile over hurdles but did win his penultimate race off just 3lb lower.

9/2

5

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 3

15:45 Fontwell

Kamaxos

11st 1lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Not at best for Roger Teal last season and signed off for him with heavy defeat in March but was given a wind up during the summer and makes stable debut from a tempting mark; tongue-tie fitted; dangerous if revitalised by new regime.

6/1

Form: 45U1-3 D

Last run: 314 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Took advantage of a reduced mark when scoring at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) last April and was a good third of 17 in the Swinton at Haydock the following month; returns after 314 days off but he remains well treated on his old form and has a decent strike-rate (5-18) in this sphere; in the mix on this drop back in grade.
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4th

6

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Kempton

Takeit Easy

11st 1lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Pam Sly

Veteran who may still be up to winning races, having found only one rival too good at Fakenham (2m) last time; fighting chance off same mark.

5/1

2nd

6

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 3

16:15 Fakenham

Takeit Easy

11st 0lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: Pam Sly

Losing streak nearing three years, and he folded pretty quickly after a mistake at Doncaster latest; 19lb lower than when well held in this race in 2023, but wouldn't be certain he could capitalise.

14/1

7

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Wetherby

Takeit Easy

10st 10lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: Pam Sly

Half-brother to stablemate Fransham who won this race in 2019 and 2020; his own five hurdle wins include one over C&D in October 2021 and he's now 20lb lower, but it's been a downward spiral since and he was tailed off on reappearance at Market Rasen (9-1) 18 days ago.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 57-2P1

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 6yo who made it third-time lucky over hurdles when making all to justify favouritism in a Wincanton novice (1m7f, good to soft) last month; this is much tougher on his handicap debut but that was a clearcut win last time and he still has plenty of potential; interesting contender.
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5th

6

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Steel Ally

11st 7lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

Pulled up on two of his last three goes over hurdles but the transition to chasing has been smooth and he's 3-3; showed further improvement when easily beating two rivals (Mambonumberfive well held in third) in Grade 2 Kingmaker Novices' at Warwick (2m, heavy; handles good) last month; faces his sternest assignment and will need another personal best.

12/1

1st

1

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 54y

Class 1

13:50 Warwick

Steel Ally

11st 7lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

Very useful hurdler with 2-2 strike-rate over fences this season, the latter win gained by 9l in Grade 2 novice at Ascot (2m3f, soft) in December; should be fine back at 2m and ought to be a very tough nut to crack.

4/5

3

4th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Aintree

Steel Ally

11st 13lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

in touch with leaders

10/1

Form: 121P-P D

Last run: 139 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
2-4 in novice company over hurdles last season but he's been pulled up in both his handicaps including on his chase debut at Ayr (2m, good to soft) in November; now returns to hurdling after a second win operation but he needs a major revival after another break.
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4

22nd Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

15:33 Newbury

Royal Mogul

11st 11lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Donald McCain

2-4 in novice company over hurdles last season but he's been pulled up in both his handicaps including on his chase debut at Ayr (2m, good to soft) in November; now returns to hurdling after a second win operation but he needs a major revival after another break.

33/1

0

7

4th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

15:28 Ayr

Royal Mogul

10st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

2-4 in novice company over hurdles last season; not seen since struggling in Scottish Champion Hurdle here in April but still looks interesting on today's chasing debut.

11/1

11

22nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Ayr

Royal Mogul

10st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Has won two minor events in the north of England and was found an easy opening in which to defy a penalty last time; 4lb 'wrong' for this severe hike in class and it looks a big ask.

25/1

Form: 12 D

Last run: 86 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner who made a bright start over hurdles at Ludlow (won by 9l) in November and he built on that when runner-up under a penalty at Chepstow (2m, soft) the following month; that latest form has been boosted by the winner since and he looks on a workable mark for this handicap debut; shortlisted.
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13th

36

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Imperial Saint

10st 2lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Novice campaign last season went well, notably over the conventional fences here where he registered three handicap wins (2m/2m4f) and was second at this meeting (3m1f); resumed progress with a win at Haydock (3m1f) this January but badly hampered at the Cheltenham Festival; this trip is a big step into the unknown but he needs a second look.

50/1

8th

11

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Imperial Saint

11st 1lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Progressive novice last season, winning three handicaps at Aintree (2m/2m4f, good/good to soft) and posting a good third here (2m4f, soft); won at Haydock (3m1f, good to soft) in January when back up in trip and he's unexposed over staying distances; up 3lb for that neck victory; could go well.

20/1

1st

6

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 125y

Class 1

14:00 Haydock

Imperial Saint

10st 10lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Three wins at Aintree (2m/2m4f, good/good to soft) last season and second there (3m1f, good) in April; current mark shouldn't be beyond him if he's at his best but that hasn't been the case on his two outings this term.

12/1

Form: 191U-7 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Useful on the Flat and easily made all in two juvenile hurdles last season (2m, good/soft) but he returned after a lengthy absence with a heavy defeat at Newcastle (last of seven) last month; still has potential in this sphere but he has something to prove after that comeback run.
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9th

4

7th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:35 Ayr

I Have A Voice

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Adam Nicol

Fairly useful 2m hurdles winner in early 2023, but offered little for Nigel Hawke in a pair of 2m handicap hurdles at Leicester and Lingfield in December; needs this yard switch to spark a resurgence.

33/1

8th

4

9th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Lingfield

I Have A Voice

11st 9lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Nigel Hawke

Scored twice as a juvenile hurdler two seasons ago; showed poor form last term and was pulled up on heavy ground only eight days ago on first start since wind surgery.

33/1

8th

4

9th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Lingfield

I Have A Voice

11st 9lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Nigel Hawke

Scored twice as a juvenile hurdler two seasons ago; showed poor form last term and was pulled up on heavy ground only eight days ago on first start since wind surgery.

33/1

Form: 5-9F87 D

Last run: 231 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Won four in a row for Alan King early in 2022 but she was 0-7 for another yard last year; bit to prove after 231 days off but she's rejoined Alan King and is well treated on her old form; needs checking in market.
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No Results Found

Form: 22/556

Last run: 93 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Won two novice hurdles (2m1f/2m4f) two seasons ago but he missed last term and has been well held in three runs this winter, including over fences here in last two starts; on reduced mark back over hurdles but has questions to answer for another new yard.
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2nd

3

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 4

17:12 Plumpton

Hecouldbetheone

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Spell over fences featured two wins last June; unable to take advantage of drop to selling level back over hurdles last time but won this contest off 5lb higher 12 months ago (admittedly beat only two rivals) and has a fighting chance provided he's back in similar form.

5/1

2nd

3

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:15 Stratford

Hecouldbetheone

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: James Owen

A fairly useful winning hurdler/chaser at his best but his form has nosedived and he jumped poorly when last of six in 2m4f handicap chase at Leicester in December; back from a break now and needs it to spark a resurgence.

11/4

1

20th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 3

15:40 Plumpton

Hecouldbetheone

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: James Owen

Front-runner who won two Uttoxeter chases in June (2m5f/2m4f) and returned from 12-week break with pretty good second at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) this month; remains on career-high mark but ought to make his presence felt again.

3/1

Form: 106312 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who got off the mark over hurdles at Taunton last month and was a clear second on his handicap debut there (2m, soft) 11 days ago, despite losing a shoe; well treated off same mark here (due to be 6lb higher in future) and he's a major player for Dan Skelton.
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1st

3

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 164y

Class 1

14:20 Sandown

Doyen Quest

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Useful novice chaser whose form features second-place finishes in 3m Grade 2 events at Sandown and Windsor; came up rather short in Grade 1 at Aintree last time but looks one of the main contenders returned to this level.

15/8

4th

2

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 210y

Class 1

14:20 Aintree

Doyen Quest

11st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Tends to lead; scored at 1-50 on his chase debut at Warwick in May and impressed when winning by 10l at Exeter (3m, also good) in November; put in his place by Salver on last two starts (good to soft/soft) but comes here fresh having skipped Cheltenham and any drying of the ground would be in his favour; could get them all at it.

14/1

2nd

3

18th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 1

13:20 Windsor

Doyen Quest

11st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Has won on soft but seems ideally suited by faster ground; record of 2-5 since switched to chasing includes a Class 2 win at Exeter (3m) on penultimate start; not disgraced at Sandown latest but was beaten 12l by Salver; 5lb pull looks insufficient in the rematch.

11/2

Form: 3-42PP

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won on his hurdling debut at Fontwell (2m3f, good) in October 2022 but he's 0-8 since and has been pulled up at Plumpton (chase/hurdle) in his last two starts; mark continues to fall but he needs a major turnaround back in trip; stablemate of David's Well.
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8th

3

17th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

20:31 Uttoxeter

Red Windsor

11st 7lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Big chance on his peak 2022-23 efforts win or lose, and laid down a fair marker on return last month (2m3f, good) despite a wide route; no certainty to back that up, but remains on a career-low mark.

4/1

8th

3

17th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

20:31 Uttoxeter

Red Windsor

11st 7lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Big chance on his peak 2022-23 efforts win or lose, and laid down a fair marker on return last month (2m3f, good) despite a wide route; no certainty to back that up, but remains on a career-low mark.

4/1

4th

6

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

19:47 Fontwell

Red Windsor

11st 8lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Won a C&D novice (good) in October 2022 but he struggled in a chase and seven hurdle races last year, trying headgear on last three starts; very well handicapped now and if the 130-day break has perked him up he'd be a huge danger; watch the market.

14/1

Form: 2-2115 BF

Last run: 246 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Came good with his handicap wins at Newton Abbot (2m2f) and Aintree (2m4f) last summer but he was disappointing in final run for Keiran Burke; back with former trainer now but this looks a tough assignment after 246 days off and most of his runs have been on good ground.
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6th

4

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

19:48 Stratford

Charlie My Boy

11st 8lb

J: James Davies

T: J R Jenkins

3-19 over hurdles, the latest coming at Huntingdon last May off 5lb higher; no match for Tyson (down to go in the 7.18) in his repeat bid in May on return from a break, though that was still encouraging; on a workable mark if able to build on that effort.

12/1

2nd

5

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

15:10 Huntingdon

Charlie My Boy

11st 1lb

J: James Davies

T: J R Jenkins

Won this last year off a 5lb lower mark and he was returning from 192 days off that day, so a break might well have done him good.

13/2

5th

2

7th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

15:07 Huntingdon

Charlie My Boy

11st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: J R Jenkins

Returned to form with 20-1 C&D (good) win in May and also ran very well at Newton Abbot a few weeks later; never going well when pulled up on latest outing (reportedly lost action) and not an easy one to predict here but has possibilities if all goes to plan.

12/1

Form: 4951 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo who got off the mark with an easy win in a Plumpton maiden (2m, soft) last month; that was a good opportunity but he's a promising type who could have a lot more to offer in handicaps; respected.
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1st

12

27th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

15:25 Chepstow

Davids Well

11st 7lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Unexposed 5yo who beat four rivals fairly comfortably to make winning seasonal/chase debut at Leicester (2m, soft) this month; 7lb higher in a much stronger race here but the limit of his ability remains hard to gauge.

7/2

1st

12

27th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

15:25 Chepstow

Davids Well

11st 7lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Unexposed 5yo who beat four rivals fairly comfortably to make winning seasonal/chase debut at Leicester (2m, soft) this month; 7lb higher in a much stronger race here but the limit of his ability remains hard to gauge.

7/2

1st

1

5th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 201y

Class 4

14:25 Leicester

Davids Well

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

raced in second, led and going easily 3 out, cajoled along and went clear approaching last, pushed out final 110yds, comfortably

15/8

Form: 4-21F3 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Emphatic winner of a Plumpton seller (2m, good to soft) in November but he fell next time and was only third of six at Plumpton (beaten 9l) 18 days ago; dropped 3lb but he takes on plenty of unexposed types here and looks vulnerable.
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8th

2

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

15:10 Cartmel

Saligo Bay

11st 12lb

J: Miss Heidi Palin

T: Sam England

Progressive on the Flat and over hurdles last year, collecting eight wins (one over C&D) in total; absent since respectable fifth in Scottish County Hurdle at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in January, though, and current mark demands another personal best.

14/1

5th

6

31st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 2

13:43 Musselburgh

Saligo Bay

10st 7lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won three in a row (1m7f/2m, good-soft) prior to heavy defeat at Windsor a fortnight ago; however, the ground was soft, heavy in places last time which may have been too demanding, and he's not written off today.

16/1

11th

12

16th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Windsor

Saligo Bay

10st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Sam England

Won on the Flat in September and also successful on four of his five hurdle starts since, including on soft ground and in good style at Haydock (1m7f, good to soft) last time; he's 7lb higher than last time and in a hotter race today, but he's clearly thriving and could go well once more.

11/1

Form: 11-23F D BF

Last run: 249 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Dual Taunton winner who went close at Fontwell on his penultimate run last summer but he's fairly exposed now and has an uninspiring record when fresh; looks opposable upped in grade after 249 days off.
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5th

9

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

19:00 Hereford

Phoenix Risen

11st 2lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Jeremy Scott

Fine on all ground; in a good run of form since the blinkers went on four starts back and this might not be quite so demanding as the Exeter race he contested last time; in the mix.

7/1

5th

9

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

15:10 Exeter

Phoenix Risen

11st 2lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Jeremy Scott

Only blinkered this season and the aids are working well, registering a fourth hurdle win under a positive ride at Wincanton (2m, heavy); 5lb rise sees him on a career-high mark but he has to be considered; good to soft is fine.

5/1

1st

5

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

15:15 Taunton

Phoenix Risen

10st 11lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Jeremy Scott

Two good runs in blinkers this season, latterly when clear second of 13 at Wincanton (1m7f, soft; unraced on heavy) in December; nudged back up to his career-high mark since but still commands respect.

5/2

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Doyen Quest

WEST COUNTRY:

Imperial Saint

The Star:

David's Well

Telegraph:

Steel Ally

TOPSPEED:

Saligo Bay

LAMBOURN:

Kamaxos

The Guardian:

Imperial Saint

The Sun:

Imperial Saint

Daily Record:

David's Well

RP RATINGS:

Doyen Quest

POSTDATA:

Doyen Quest

The Times:

Doyen Quest

Daily Mail:

Doyen Quest

D Express:

Doyen Quest

Daily Mirror:

Doyen Quest