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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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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3rd

4

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:34 Stratford

Jacks A Legend

11st 5lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: John & Rhys Flint

Returned after lengthy absence with creditable third at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good to soft) in April but he's struggled in three runs since; has rejoined his former trainer, but this veteran is now 1-20 under rules and his hurdle win was almost three years ago; opposable back from another break.

16/1

12th

9

24th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 5

15:15 Uttoxeter

Jacks A Legend

11st 5lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: Tim Vaughan

Perhaps unlucky not to finish closer than third on stable debut at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good to soft) in April, having made a jumping error two out, but two lesser efforts have followed; first attempt at 3m under rules; needs to up his game.

14/1

4th

4

23rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

19:50 Newton Abbot

Jacks A Legend

11st 3lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: Tim Vaughan

Needs to bounce back from last month's disappointing run at Cartmel, but was only beaten just over 3l when third over C&D (good to soft) on stable debut in April, despite clouting the penultimate fence; has possibilities if handling today's faster ground.

4/1

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

3

13th Oct 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:23 Southwell

Bashful Boy

10st 12lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Stuck on a long losing run and has been pretty much tailed off in his last two races (2m4f/3m2f); reduced mark offers some hope.

7/1

5th

5

7th Sep 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

15:30 Newton Abbot

Bashful Boy

10st 8lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Has gone 34 races since he last won three years ago but steps up in trip on a career-low mark in this sphere; may well show more.

16/1

8th

8

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Worcester

Bashful Boy

11st 5lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

On a long losing sequence but returned to some form when back from a break and finishing a 12l third of five over C&D 12 days ago, ridden by Rian Corcoran; respected off 4lb lower.

9/1

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