November 25 / 12.10 Newbury

12.10

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Coral Bet Bundles ‘National Hunt’ Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £6535.2
  • 2m 0f 69y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Coral Bet Bundles ‘National Hunt’ Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/11 (Won)

  • Win: £1.62
  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Half-brother to very useful Irish jumper Westerner Lady; drew clear to win slow-ground Irish point by 8l on debut last December, form that has been pretty well advertised under rules by the third; bought for 350,000gns soon afterwards and has joined a top stable; could be anything.
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8th

9

27th Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:38 Kempton

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11st 1lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Stablemate of Willmount; bought for 350,000gns after Irish point win and looked very good on rules debut over two years ago; disappointing in both runs since and now returns from another lengthy absence but connections are persevering and market confidence should be heeded.

7/1

8th

9

27th Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:38 Kempton

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11st 1lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Stablemate of Willmount; bought for 350,000gns after Irish point win and looked very good on rules debut over two years ago; disappointing in both runs since and now returns from another lengthy absence but connections are persevering and market confidence should be heeded.

7/1

0

7

2nd Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 2

13:40 Newbury

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11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, bit short of room after 4 out, weakened quickly and pulled up home turn

3/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Changed hands for 310,000gns soon after quickening clear to win Irish point by 16l on debut in May (yielding ground); it's not easy to gauge what that form is worth but he looks an exciting recruit for Dan Skelton.
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2

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 4

15:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Ittack Blue

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Made all in two Market Rasen novice hurdles (both 2m, good) in May but was soundly beaten in both subsequent handicaps, the latter his chasing debut; still has plenty of time to get career back on track but comes here with a point to prove.

12/1

7th

1

21st Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

17:10 Stratford

Ittack Blue

12st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Won back-to-back minor hurdle races on good ground at Market Rasen but didn't look obviously well treated for handicap debut back there and ended up tailed off; that was not his true running but, off just 2lb lower, he faces no straightforward task unless improving for fences (bred for it).

3/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 6-6

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Made fairly encouraging bumper debut when sixth at Stratford in March but there didn't appear to be any major improvement when he filled the same position over hurdles at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) this month; in good hands but will need to take a big step forward here.
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8th

6

7th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:30 Taunton

Half Dozen

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Built upon his previous efforts (on good and good to soft) when winning in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) on last Monday's handicap debut at Hereford (2m, soft); he had a lot more in hand than the winning margin of a length and a half suggests and looks well treated under a 7lb penalty.

4/5

1st

6

30th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

14:25 Hereford

Half Dozen

11st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Has shown promise over hurdles, notably when third at Newbury in November (form perhaps not as strong as looked likely at the time); moves into handicaps with a tongue-tie now enlisted; capable of better.

9/2

4th

6

27th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

12:00 Chepstow

Half Dozen

11st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Shaped with clear promise on first two hurdling starts, more recently when third behind two expensive recruits at Newbury (2m, good) last month; likely contender.

11/4

33/1

Form: 19

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Delivered on promise shown in Irish points when gamely making all in Fontwell bumper last month (good to soft) but seemed to have his limitations exposed in a better-quality bumper at Cheltenham (good) three weeks later; makes hurdling debut today.
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4th

3

17th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

17:05 Stratford

Tapley

12st 0lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Suzy Smith

2-10 over fences, the latter win gained over C&D (good) in March; didn't run badly when third of four at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) last month and seems likely to be on the premises again.

2/1

3rd

2

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 3

16:52 Newton Abbot

Tapley

11st 6lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Suzy Smith

Consistent 9yo who recorded his second win of the campaign at Stratford (extended 2m6f, good) last time, continuing a productive partnership with Isabelle Ryder; this drop back in trip shouldn't inconvenience and, despite a 3lb higher mark, he looks set to give another good account.

3/1

1st

4

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 3

14:47 Stratford

Tapley

11st 3lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Suzy Smith

Consistent sort who posted a solid third of six in 2m2f handicap at Kempton two weeks ago; eased 2lb here, so needs considering in his bid for a second success of the season.

3/1

Form: 6-2

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
No match for wide-margin winner when second of six on last month's hurdling debut at Ludlow (2m, good to firm); likely to make progress at some stage but needs to learn to settle first and is not the obvious answer here.
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9th

5

1st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 3

14:08 Wetherby

No No Tango

11st 5lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Harry Derham

Lightly raced for his age and produced career-best performance when making all on seasonal/stable debut at Wincanton (2m3f, soft) in December; fell mid-race at Haydock a fortnight ago but remains open to further progress for Harry Derham; must be considered.

5/2

Form: 33 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Out of an unraced half-sister to high-class jumper Monkerhostin; placed in run-of-the-mill bumpers at Perth (good) and Carlisle (heavy) this autumn; can win over hurdles in due course but this is a tough introduction.
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4th

4

30th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:05 Taunton

Fuji Rocks

11st 6lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Stumbled and unseated rider on final bend at Ludlow last week; has place claims in this field, judged on his best bumper/hurdles form.

11/4

2

23rd Mar 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:25 Ludlow

Fuji Rocks

11st 5lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Ability in bumpers and promise on hurdling debut in November; didn't really build on it when beaten 15l behind Welsh Charger over C&D last month but probably capable of leaving that behind, in time.

8/1

7th

2

22nd Feb 2023

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:35 Ludlow

Fuji Rocks

11st 7lb

J: Connor Brace

T: Fergal O’Brien

Shaped with promise when third in two bumpers and again on his hurdling debut when sixth of 12 in 2m Newbury novice in November; he returns from a break now with a tongue strap on and more to offer; shortlisted.

4/1

Form: 334- BF

Last run: 222 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Half-brother to useful hurdler Swansea Mile; made the frame in all three bumpers last season, the last twice for this stable, but the form isn't anything to go wild about; probably best watched on today's hurdling debut.
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8

20th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

20:35 Uttoxeter

Mount South

11st 0lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Ian Williams

Made an encouraging handicap debut when third over C&D (good to soft) in February but he didn't get very far at Fontwell next time and was pulled up at Wincanton (15-8 favourite) in March; should still have potential but he needs to get back on track after a short break.

7/1

5

27th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 5f 82y

Class 5

17:00 Wincanton

Mount South

11st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Ian Williams

towards rear, ridden and hung right then jockey looked down to see if something was amiss before 2 out, pulled up just after 2 out

2/1

6

18th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 3f 49y

Class 5

15:45 Fontwell

Mount South

11st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Ian Williams

in touch with leaders, hampered 1st, soon unseated rider

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£27,000 3yo; eighth foal; half-brother to useful jumper Desirable Court and point/chase winner Hills Of Connemara; dam a bumper winner; will almost certainly need to be useful to pose a significant threat on debut.
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10

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

16:20 Taunton

West Park Boy

11st 3lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Unexposed after only five hurdle runs but was safely held over C&D (good to soft) on handicap debut in November and struggled (albeit on soft ground) at Uttoxeter last month; significant improvement required.

20/1

10

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

16:20 Taunton

West Park Boy

11st 3lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

midfield

20/1

3

20th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

15:15 Uttoxeter

West Park Boy

11st 7lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Soundly beaten on all four starts but he was returning from a long absence when mid-division on last month's handicap debut at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft); he's in good hands and there's potential in his pedigree, and he could show the benefit of that latest outing with a big run today.

15/2

OUR TIP

Form: 496

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in Worcester bumper in September but has shown only minor promise on his first two hurdling starts (2m3f/2m4f) and faces a very tough assignment here.
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6

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Worcester

Bensini

10st 3lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Back with previous trainer for whom he made his debut in a bumper; won a C&D handicap two years ago for Robbie Llewellyn but signed off for that yard in modest form; bit risky.

9/1

7th

15

31st May 2025

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

21:00 Stratford

Bensini

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Yet to add to his win in July 2023 and returned from layoff with a disappointing run this month; goes without headgear again today; revival needed.

25/1

7th

15

31st May 2025

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

21:00 Stratford

Bensini

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Yet to add to his win in July 2023 and returned from layoff with a disappointing run this month; goes without headgear again today; revival needed.

25/1

Form: 2

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Flat-bred 4yo; unable to cause winner any major alarms but still made very promising debut when second to useful rival in Newton Abbot novice (2m1f, good) six weeks ago; should build on that performance here and has each-way claims at least.
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2

25th Nov 2022

Good

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

12:10 Newbury

Call The Dawn

11st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Flat-bred 4yo; unable to cause winner any major alarms but still made very promising debut when second to useful rival in Newton Abbot novice (2m1f, good) six weeks ago; should build on that performance here and has each-way claims at least.

6/1

Form: 57

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far when fifth in Worcester bumper on rules debut in May but didn't show enough on last month's hurdling debut to warrant serious consideration here.
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2

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 135y

Class 5

18:18 Fontwell

Celtic Fortune

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

0-17 under rules and absent since a poor performance in March but came second in consecutive chases during the winter (3m1f/2m7f) and will be favoured by the forecast rain here; contender if back on song.

6/1

3

6th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 30y

Class 5

14:20 Wincanton

Celtic Fortune

11st 12lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

in touch with leaders, mistake 3rd

7/2

2nd

6

23rd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

15:05 Huntingdon

Celtic Fortune

11st 7lb

J: James Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

in rear

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
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2

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

16:19 Leicester

Givega

12st 0lb

J: Mr James King

T: L Morgan

Three wins from five starts over hurdles and he made it 2-2 in points when making all at Larkhill (3m) on his comeback in December; had tough task in Grade 2 on only previous run over regulation fences and he's respected on this hunter chase debut; his three rules wins have been on good to soft/soft.

5/1

Form: 4-0

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Unplaced in all three Irish points and a well-beaten outsider on first two hurdling starts; can't be recommended here.
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4th

4

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 5

14:30 Plumpton

Goguenard

10st 7lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: D J Jeffreys

Well beaten in all three chases last season and also out of form over hurdles this term; considered only if lively in the betting.

16/1

8

22nd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

15:50 Fontwell

Goguenard

10st 5lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: D J Jeffreys

Three-time hurdle winner; safely held on both outings (cheekpieces refitted last time) since returning in November from a break but suited by slow ground and might be perked up by first-time blinkers; worth a glance in the betting.

11/1

4th

11

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

13:55 Wetherby

Goguenard

10st 7lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: D J Jeffreys

Inconsistent last season and well beaten on both outings this term; however, he may have needed his latest run in November and won this two years ago; not written off.

14/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £2.90
Straight Forecast £2.34
Trifecta £18.20

Selections

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POSTDATA:

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