October 29 / 13.30 Chepstow

13.30

Soft

Colourfence Newport Long Life Garden Railings Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4193.42
  • 2m 3f 100y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Colourfence Newport Long Life Garden Railings Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 10-

Last run: 230 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to smart hurdler Brindisi Breeze; delivered on promise shown on Irish point debut when easily winning soft-ground Exeter bumper last December; found Cheltenham Festival bumper far too hot in March but remains a good prospect for novice hurdles this season.
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2

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 7f 176y

Class 1

15:35 Ayr

Quebecois

11st 13lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

0-5 in this first chase campaign but pipped at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) in January and a close third of 22 in the Ultima at the Festival there (3m1f, good to soft) on latest outing; raised 5lb for this first attempt at a marathon trip but he's relatively unexposed and kept on stoutly in that bold show last time.

11/1

3rd

16

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Quebecois

10st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Mixed form during this novice chase campaign but he went very close in handicap here (2m4f, soft) in January and 2m was against him back in novice company at Newbury latest; best performance over hurdles came when winning at 3m at Ayr (good to soft) last April; possible improver now back up in trip.

9/1

2nd

4

17th Feb 2026

2m 0f 92y

Class 3

14:15 Newbury

Quebecois

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Tongue-tie has been retained since he won a 3m handicap hurdle at last season's big April meeting at Ayr; runner-up in two of his three chases and jumped well when nosed out by the likeable Jordans Cross at Cheltenham last month (2m4f, soft); surprising to see him back at 2m but at least the ground will be testing, and he'd be giving weight to all his rivals in a handicap.

4/7

Evs

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 33-F

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Fell at first flight in Grade 2 Persian War here 18 days ago but shaped with considerable promise when third on both hurdling starts last season, latterly in strong Ascot novice (2m3f, good to soft) in February; leading contender.
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6th

5

7th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Kempton

Juventus De Brion

11st 5lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

prominent, hung left and weakened from 2 out

9/2

6th

5

7th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Kempton

Juventus De Brion

11st 5lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

prominent, hung left and weakened from 2 out

9/2

2nd

4

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

13:00 Newcastle

Juventus De Brion

11st 10lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Fell at the first flight in Grade 2 Persian War at Chepstow (17-2) on penultimate start and never threatened to justify evens favouritism with an underpowered display in a maiden there (again about 2m4f on good to soft) later in October; last February's third at Ascot is the best form in this field but a lot now seems to depend on the wind surgery he had in November; also now tongue tied.

4/5

33/1

  • Place: £13.40

Form: 73-5

Last run: 168 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in any of her three bumpers (good-heavy) but would be a surprise winner on this hurdle debut.
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2nd

5

31st Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 178y

Class 3

12:55 Sandown

Hot Goddess

11st 1lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Martin Keighley

Ties in with Precious Metal on Lingfield running but that rival has a better profile; failed to make a significant splash on handicap debut (2m4f, heavy) since; the only contestant who is still seeking a first win of any type.

8/1

4th

6

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

14:15 Ludlow

Hot Goddess

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

Modest form in two bumpers last spring and when third of 13 at 100-1 in maiden hurdle at Chepstow (2m4f, soft) in October; needs to build on that markedly but, unlike a lot of these, she's shown she has some ability.

9/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 193 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Kept on for third on bumper debut at Exeter (good) in April; that form isn't anything out of the ordinary but he's very likely to be suited by the increased emphasis on stamina here.
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6

19th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 1f 5y

Class 4

15:10 Warwick

Murphys Milan

11st 5lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Promise in two Chepstow maiden hurdles (about 2m4f, soft and good to soft) around this time last year but only mid-division in two subsequent handicaps; wasn't beaten far in the latest of them on last month's reappearance, however, and has untapped potential at this trip; hood goes on.

7/2

6

10th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:55 Chepstow

Murphys Milan

11st 10lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Shaped with promise in two C&D maidens last autumn and wasn't beaten far when upped to 3m for handicap debut in March; back from another break today but remains unexposed.

14/1

7th

8

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 4

16:37 Newbury

Murphys Milan

11st 10lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Plenty of promise in his bumper and a pair of 2m3f maiden hurdles (from soft to good); very interesting now raised in distance on his handicap debut as there's lots of stamina in the pedigree; absent since November so market support would be welcomed.

8/1

Form: 8

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Made the frame in both Irish points last season but showed only minor promise when midfield in run-of-the-mill maiden hurdle last month; moves up from 2m today.
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7th

5

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 4

15:50 Haydock

Outer Banks

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Displayed significant improvement when upped in trip to make a winning handicap debut at Wetherby (3m, soft; first-time tongue-tie) just over a year ago; prominent in the market before flopping on his comeback when said to have made a respiratory noise at Market Rasen at the start of last month; subsequent wind surgery and cheekpieces might help him bounce back.

5/1

6

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

14:20 Market Rasen

Outer Banks

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Displayed significant improvement on handicap debut at Wetherby (3m, soft; first-time tongue-tie) just under a year ago, where he was left clear at final flight to score by 13l; not seen since but could easily have more to offer if fully tuned up.

9/4

1st

12

26th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 3

15:53 Wetherby

Outer Banks

10st 9lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Always behind at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) last time but it was a hot maiden and he previously kept on for a fair fifth at Chepstow (extended 2m3f, soft); made the frame in 3m points and this lightly raced 5yo is open to improvement now up in trip on handicap debut in a first-time tongue-tie; chance.

9/1

Form: 0453P-

Last run: 218 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Stayed on for third over C&D (heavy) in February, his third hurdling start, and has each-way claims today if judged on that performance but his handicap debut the following month was very disappointing.
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7th

1

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

14:20 Fontwell

Maximum Effort

12st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Noel Williams

Three runs at Chepstow look easily the best of his seven appearances over hurdles, the most recent when fifth of 17 in handicap (2m3f, good to soft; acts on heavy) in November; his dam had stamina but this 6yo was pulled up on both his attempts at this sort of trip, including latest outing.

7/1

7th

1

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

14:20 Fontwell

Maximum Effort

12st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Noel Williams

Three runs at Chepstow look easily the best of his seven appearances over hurdles, the most recent when fifth of 17 in handicap (2m3f, good to soft; acts on heavy) in November; his dam had stamina but this 6yo was pulled up on both his attempts at this sort of trip, including latest outing.

7/1

6

20th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 45y

Class 5

14:40 Uttoxeter

Maximum Effort

11st 13lb

J: James Davies

T: Noel Williams

in touch with leaders

8/1

Form: 05-

Last run: 198 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Bettered low-key debut and ran well to a point when fifth at Hereford (2m3f, good to soft) in April but was beaten about 23l in the end and will be of greater interest when qualified for handicaps.
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17

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 8y

Class 1

15:00 Uttoxeter

Catch Catchfire

10st 3lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

Record of 2-8 over fences; his narrow defeat by Aworkinprogress at Lingfield (3m5f, soft) puts him in the mix and there were excuses last time at Exeter where he was kicked at the start, made the odd mistake and lost a shoe; can put a line through that; hard to rule out.

16/1

5

20th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 6f 153y

Class 3

15:45 Exeter

Catch Catchfire

10st 7lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

Fifth in the Borders National at Kelso (4m, soft; unraced on heavy) in December was up with his best at the time; suffered an early mishap next time but raised his game when rallying strongly for a close second in the Surrey National at Lingfield (3m5f, soft; jumped to his right) on latest start, which puts him firmly in the mix despite this 5lb higher mark and going this way round could help; he should have a big shout.

7/2

2nd

14

19th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 4f 178y

Class 3

13:50 Lingfield

Catch Catchfire

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

Very close third over hurdles on seasonal debut in November and not beaten far from out of the weights in Borders National at Kelso (4m, soft) when back over fences last month; suffered early mishap last time and is 1lb wrong today but, after only six chase runs, he's not fully exposed.

12/1

Form: 40

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Close fourth in Southwell bumper (good) in June but struggled (albeit on heavy ground) when a big-priced outsider for recent hurdle debut.
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7th

7

6th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Ffos Las

Ironed Out

10st 11lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Won a Taunton mares' handicap in January (2m, soft); not at her best stepped up to 2m5f last time; could go well but best efforts at shorter.

12/1

7th

7

6th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Ffos Las

Ironed Out

10st 11lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Won a Taunton mares' handicap in January (2m, soft); not at her best stepped up to 2m5f last time; could go well but best efforts at shorter.

12/1

7th

8

12th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 163y

Class 5

15:28 Hereford

Ironed Out

11st 4lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Much more competitive since switched to handicaps for last two runs, more recently when scoring at Taunton (2m, soft) five weeks ago; could easily have more to offer if today's longer trip suits; high on the list.

7/2

Form: 0-

Last run: 220 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
First foal from a well-connected point winner; travelled well to a point when midfield in valuable Newbury bumper (good to soft) in March and is worth keeping an eye on here.
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4th

7

26th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 136y

Class 5

14:50 Chepstow

Tom Taggle

11st 3lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

Career highlight when winning a 15-runner handicap hurdle here (extended 2m7f, good) last April off 4lb lower; easily best of three runs this season was also his only one at this sort of trip (penultimate start) and he's one to keep an eye on now back up in trip on chase debut.

8/1

Form: 4

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Went close in soft-ground Irish point in April but made only a mildly encouraging hurdle debut when never-dangerous fourth at Kelso (2m, good) this month and today's race is stronger.
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1st

9

8th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

15:05 Fontwell

Lyle View

10st 9lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Displayed significant improvement to win in good style at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft; well backed) in February 2025, her sixth start over hurdles; could quite plausibly have more to offer but this is her first run since; market instructive.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: PP-

Last run: 188 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Irish point winner in spring 2022 but, following a long absence, was pulled up on both hurdling starts last season (2m4f/2m); had wind op in April but it still takes a huge leap of faith to support him here.
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2

4th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:40 Southwell

Captains Road

11st 7lb

J: Cian Chester

T: Charlie Longsdon

Makes rules debut after long absence but won an Irish maiden point (3m, yielding) in May 2022 when last seen (sold for £22,500 later that month) and trainer has had a good season with his point recruits; not ruled out.

7/1

Form: 959-

Last run: 187 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't show enough in three bumpers towards end of last season to warrant consideration on this hurdling debut.
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9th

8

2nd Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 2

16:40 Newbury

Banny Hill Lass

10st 6lb

J: Ms Laura Ward

T: Neil King

midfield, weakened 4f out

50/1

Form: 7

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Poor Flat maiden who struggled when 100-1 for recent hurdle debut at Plumpton; makes no appeal here.
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14

29th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

13:30 Chepstow

Scarlet

10st 9lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Poor Flat maiden who struggled when 100-1 for recent hurdle debut at Plumpton; makes no appeal here.

66/1

Non-runners

Diamond Dusty

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £3.20
Straight Forecast £3.75
Trifecta £171.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Juventus De Brion

WEST COUNTRY:

Quebecois

Telegraph:

Lyle View

The Sun:

Quebecois

RP RATINGS:

Juventus De Brion

TOPSPEED:

Juventus De Brion

POSTDATA:

Juventus De Brion

The Times:

Juventus De Brion

The Guardian:

Juventus De Brion

Daily Mail:

Juventus De Brion

D Express:

Juventus De Brion

Daily Mirror:

Juventus De Brion

The Star:

Juventus De Brion

Daily Record:

Juventus De Brion