November 03 / 13.50 Newbury

13.50

Good

Make Your Best Bets At BetVictor Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5609.38
  • 2m 0f 69y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Make Your Best Bets At BetVictor Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 1492-7 D

Last run: 180 days

W: 12st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Progressive last season, winning at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) in November and going close under Toby Wynne at Cheltenham (2m1f, good) in April; has had wind surgery since his last run in May and he drops back in grade for this return to action; capable of a bold show if fully tuned up.
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5th

1

19th Mar 2025

Good

2m 2f 191y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Herbiers

12st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Well handicapped on his form up to May 2023 and he's one to watch in the betting, but he's struggled over hurdles and fences this season following a long absence, and has plenty to prove.

16/1

8

12th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

16:13 Wetherby

Herbiers

11st 8lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Potentially on a good mark but it's been a struggle this season after a layoff and a sudden turnaround is needed with a first-time visor replacing cheekpieces.

25/1

11/4

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 1414- D

Last run: 203 days

W: 11st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Two wins (on very soft and good ground) from her first three starts and she was a fair fourth on her handicap debut at Cheltenham (2m1f, good) in April; improvement needed but she's unexposed and her top trainer has won the last two runnings, including with a 4yo last season; respected.
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7th

3

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Worcester

Grivetana

11st 11lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Resurgent for new yard this summer and it was in a higher grade when an 8l fourth at Cartmel (2m1f, good); likely to continue the good work and have a say.

6/1

4th

2

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

16:00 Cartmel

Grivetana

11st 11lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Harry Derham

Became disappointing for Paul Nicholls last year but she's been resurgent for new yard this summer, with a win at Southwell (2m, good) followed by a good second at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good); remains feasibly treated on her best form and she's respected.

13/2

2nd

3

14th Jun 2024

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 4

18:45 Newton Abbot

Grivetana

11st 12lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Became disappointing for Paul Nicholls last year but held on from a strong finisher for narrow win off reduced mark on last month's stable debut at Southwell (2m, good); still well handicapped after a 4lb rise and can cope if the ground softens here; good chance.

5/2

Form: 121/2 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Two wins (good/good to soft) in 2020 from his first three rules starts and then absent until Perth (2m, good) this September, when a good second on his handicap debut; this unexposed 7yo could have more to offer and he's firmly in calculations.
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15th

15

28th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 2

16:10 Cheltenham

Long Stay

10st 2lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Unraced on worse than good to soft under rules; made a bright start under rules but then went absent for 668 days; minor honours when tongue tied in 2m handicaps at Perth and Newbury this autumn but this is a much tougher race and he's 6lb out of the handicap.

20/1

3rd

3

3rd Nov 2022

Good

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

13:50 Newbury

Long Stay

11st 6lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Two wins (good/good to soft) in 2020 from his first three rules starts and then absent until Perth (2m, good) this September, when a good second on his handicap debut; this unexposed 7yo could have more to offer and he's firmly in calculations.

5/2

2nd

2

22nd Sep 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:55 Perth

Long Stay

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

prominent, pushed along before 2 out, soon ridden to lead, hard pressed last, headed run-in, outpaced inside final 110yds, no extra towards finish

4/1

Form: 2-3255 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Won at Ludlow (2m, good) in March and he's on a competitive mark on his spring form; however, he hasn't been at the same level on his two hurdle outings this autumn; slow ground would be a concern.
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3

8th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:20 Hereford

Just The Man

11st 9lb

J: Ben Poste

T: John O’Shea

Quite useful dual-purpose horse in his prime but out of form on the Flat and over hurdles last year; needs to have been revitalised by 169-day break.

12/1

10th

3

20th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

16:25 Newton Abbot

Just The Man

11st 11lb

J: Ben Poste

T: John O’Shea

midfield

25/1

8th

3

(6)

5th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

14:10 Haydock

Just The Man

10st 13lb

J: Miss Iesha Wilding

T: John O’Shea

Three-time Flat winner who has tumbled down the weights; some fair hurdle form in 2023 but he's struggled on his three outings this year (one on the Flat) and a major turnaround is needed in a first-time tongue-tie.

25/1

Form: 2-4244 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
5yo who looks to be exposed and needs to produce more than he's managed when fourth the last twice; however, they've still been respectable efforts, most recently in a big field at Cheltenham, and he might not be far away if the ground suits (best form is on good going).
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11th

7

27th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

17:45 Market Rasen

Castel Gandolfo

11st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won small-field C&D event in June and was not beaten far in Summer Hurdle (a race he won in 2024) here in July; needs to up his game after two lesser efforts elsewhere but the return to this track is sure to suit.

33/1

1

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Worcester

Castel Gandolfo

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Had a win and two placings from three starts here (2m) in his younger days; won four-runner Market Rasen handicap (2m, good) off reduced mark in June and was not disgraced in competitive Summer Hurdle over that C&D in July; form took a dip at Cartmel last time, though, and he's untried at this trip.

10/1

1

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

16:30 Cartmel

Castel Gandolfo

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won four-runner Market Rasen handicap (2m, good) off reduced mark in June and was not disgraced in competitive Summer Hurdle over that C&D last month; ran quite well on only previous visit to Cartmel (in 2023); could have a say.

12/1

Form: 637P7-

Last run: 226 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Good third in a C&D maiden hurdle last December and he's one to watch in the betting back from a break; however, he struggled in March in his first two handicaps and has to leave those performances miles behind.
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7th

3

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:05 Cartmel

Jacks A Legend

11st 9lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: Tim Vaughan

Only seen twice since making all in a 2m4f open point under Imogen Mathias one year ago, and would have run the winner closer than around 3l at Newton Abbot latest (2m5f, good to soft) but for whacking two out; 1lb rise is very fair.

4/1

3rd

2

4th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

14:35 Newton Abbot

Jacks A Legend

11st 9lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: Tim Vaughan

2m4f point winner who's done most racing under rules over shorter; tough task in a C&D hunter chase when last seen ten months ago and, while better off into ordinary handicap company for his new yard, it's possible he'll need this at his age.

12/1

Form: 2-6102

Last run: 112 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Below par on last two starts in summer but he's had a wind op since and before those outings he was a winner at Market Rasen (2m2f, good) under Philip Armson; possibilities if conditions suit (good ground may suit best).
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4th

4

(6)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 24y

Class 5

16:15 Bath

Bashful Boy

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: David Pipe

Veteran who hasn't won since 2023 but he's been in fair form on AW this spring including when fourth on Polytrack (2m) in his last two starts; should be in the mix again but he needs to find more to make a big impact; cheekpieces are removed and blinkers return.

9/2

4th

4

(1)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:50 Kempton (AW)

Bashful Boy

9st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: David Pipe

Veteran who hasn't won since 2023; expensive to follow in recent times but he arrives in form and this is a touch easier again off a career-low mark; can't be left out of calculations.

4/1

4th

4

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

14:12 Lingfield (AW)

Bashful Boy

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: David Pipe

Losing run dates back to July 2023; conditions are no problem for this veteran and he has been running respectably of late; others appeal more all the same.

8/1

Form: 242841 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
He was wearing these cheekpieces for the first time since 2020 when winning in good style under Thomas Doggrell at Ludlow (2m, good to firm) a fortnight ago; mid-division back on the Flat on Monday but could go well now back over hurdles; best form is on good/faster.
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2

11th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Worcester

Manor Park

11st 9lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Yet to score for his current yard and he comes here on the back of a below-par fifth of eight in 2m handicap at Newton Abbot 20 days ago; cheekpieces go back on with more required.

25/1

5th

3

22nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

15:20 Newton Abbot

Manor Park

11st 10lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Daisy Hitchins

in touch with leaders, went third 3 out, weakened after 2 out

14/1

Non-runners

Manor Park

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £24.10
Straight Forecast £21.73
Tricast £49.03
Trifecta £66.40

Selections

Telegraph:

Grivetana

SPOTLIGHT:

Long Stay

TOPSPEED:

Herbiers

POSTDATA:

Castel Gandolfo

D Express:

Jack's A Legend

The Guardian:

Manor Park

Daily Mail:

Grivetana

The Sun:

Grivetana

Daily Record:

Grivetana

Daily Mirror:

Herbiers

RP Ratings:

Long Stay

WEST COUNTRY:

Long Stay

The Star:

Long Stay

The Times:

Castel Gandolfo