November 04 / 15.25 Exeter

15.25

Good

Betway ‘Future Stars’ Silver Bowl Novices’ Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £12253.5
  • 3m 0f 54y
  • Class 2
  • 3 runners
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Betway ‘Future Stars’ Silver Bowl Novices’ Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 3 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

2/5 (Won)

  • Win: £1.50

Form: /5225- D

Last run: 209 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 161

Form & Verdict
Up there with the very best staying hurdlers and last season alone he finished runner-up in two Grade 1s, including the big one at Cheltenham in March; should make a flying start over fences provided he jumps proficiently.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

4th Nov 2023

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 1

14:25 Wetherby

Thyme Hill

11st 2lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Two-time Grade 1 hurdle winner who won the Grade 1 novice chase at Kempton (3m, soft) last December; below par on his two starts in the spring but a slow gallop was against him when a close fourth of five back over hurdles in a Grade 2 at Sandown (2m5f, soft) when last seen; reappearance record provides optimism he'll be close to his peak; if so he has strong claims.

7/4

4th

5

29th Apr 2023

Good

2m 5f 110y

Class 1

16:00 Sandown

Thyme Hill

11st 4lb

J: Tom O’Brien

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

High-class staying hurdler who took well to fences towards end of last year, notably when winning Grade 1 Kauto Star at Kempton (3m, soft; first-time cheekpieces) on Boxing Day; disappointed at Cheltenham last month (reportedly lost his jumping confidence) but has very good chance at the weights on today's return to hurdling and is versatile regarding ground.

5/2

8th

10

15th Mar 2023

Soft

3m 0f 80y

Class 1

14:10 Cheltenham

Thyme Hill

11st 7lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

High-class staying hurdler whose belated switch to fences kicked up a gear in first-time cheekpieces last time when landing Grade 1 Kauto Star at Kempton on Boxing Day (3m, soft); plenty of his rivals fluffed their lines that day and he needs to back up the performance jumping-wise (has been hesitant on occasions) but his ability cannot be doubted.

8/1

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Form: /3P2-2 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Useful hurdler without being in the same league as Thyme Hill; last season's chasing campaign never got off the ground but, on the back of wind surgery, he jumped soundly in chasing home Press Your Luck at Chepstow (2m7f, good to firm); has an 8lb pull with that one and conditions would have been quick enough last time; cheekpieces are a first.
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Verdict Starting price

3

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:40 Down Royal

Flash Collonges

11st 10lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: R K Watson

Useful sort for Paul Nicholls early in his career; last win was March 2023; tailed off in a Downpatrick handicap hurdle in July on stable debut and has missed all three engagements since; completely out of his depth here.

150/1

3

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:40 Down Royal

Flash Collonges

11st 10lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: R K Watson

Useful sort for Paul Nicholls early in his career; last win was March 2023; tailed off in a Downpatrick handicap hurdle in July on stable debut and has missed all three engagements since; completely out of his depth here.

150/1

Form: 114-1U D

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
It looked just bad luck when unseating his rider at the start last week at Wetherby; progressive profile last season over hurdles and he looked good on his chase debut at Chepstow (2m7f, good to firm) when making all at the expense of Flash Collonges; acts on all ground but the penalty spells danger.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

20th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 3

19:40 Huntingdon

Press Your Luck

11st 11lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

A five-time winner over hurdles but he's been struggling to recapture that level of form since returning from a long absence; has come a long way down the weights but others make more immediate appeal.

16/1

4th

2

20th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 3

19:40 Huntingdon

Press Your Luck

11st 11lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

A five-time winner over hurdles but he's been struggling to recapture that level of form since returning from a long absence; has come a long way down the weights but others make more immediate appeal.

16/1

5th

1

21st Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 3

14:00 Plumpton

Press Your Luck

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

in touch with leaders

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £2.50
Straight Forecast £3.00
Trifecta £2.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Thyme Hill

TOPSPEED:

Flash Collonges

POSTDATA:

Flash Collonges

RP Ratings:

Thyme Hill

WEST COUNTRY:

Thyme Hill

The Times:

Thyme Hill

Telegraph:

Thyme Hill

The Guardian:

Thyme Hill

Daily Mail:

Thyme Hill

D Express:

Thyme Hill

Daily Mirror:

Thyme Hill

The Sun:

Thyme Hill

The Star:

Thyme Hill

Daily Record:

Thyme Hill