November 25 / 13.20 Newbury

13.20

Good

Coral Get Closer To The Action Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £6535.2
  • 2m 4f 118y
  • Class 3
  • 12 runners
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Coral Get Closer To The Action Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won an Irish maiden point (3m, good) by 6l on his debut last December and was sold for £305,000 five days later; has had wind op since and wears a tongue-tie on rules debut; top trainer has won the last two runnings with subsequent Grade 1 winners and he could be another exciting recruit.
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25

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Stay Away Fay

10st 9lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Paul Nicholls

Won Grade 1 novice hurdle at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival (3m, soft) and made a promising start to chasing career last season, when he continued to look all about stamina; his career has taken a spectacular wrong turn since but there was a slight hint last time of getting back on track.

66/1

25

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Stay Away Fay

10st 9lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Paul Nicholls

Won Grade 1 novice hurdle at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival (3m, soft) and made a promising start to chasing career last season, when he continued to look all about stamina; his career has taken a spectacular wrong turn since but there was a slight hint last time of getting back on track.

66/1

11th

5

11th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Stay Away Fay

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Won the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (3m, soft) at the Festival in 2023 and made promising start to chasing career last season; pulled up on final two starts last term and over hurdles on sole run this season, but he's had various excuses (dirty scope; respiratory issue; lack of a recent run) and is not ruled out for his top trainer off what could be a handy mark.

33/1

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 1-2

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won four-runner bumper in good style on debut at Doncaster (2m, soft) in February and he was a close second at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) last month on his first hurdles start; the form has been franked by the Aintree third and fourth, and he's a key player for his leading yard.
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2

12th Mar 2023

Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Warwick

Heezer Geezer

11st 9lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Bumper winner (2m, soft) who was runner-up on his first two hurdle starts before winning at Hereford (2m3f, soft) in December; faded when third over 2m7f at Chepstow latest and needs to prove his stamina, but this handicap newcomer has potential for his top yard; respected in first-time tongue-tie.

9/4

3rd

1

3rd Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

14:30 Chepstow

Heezer Geezer

11st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Doncaster bumper winner; runner-up on first two starts over hurdles, including on good ground, and went one better in maiden at Hereford (2m3f, soft) in a very tight, three-way finish; sets the standard on hurdles form and he's entered in the 3m Grade 1 novice at Cheltenham Festival.

13/8

5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 135-

Last run: 272 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner (2m, good to soft) who was third on hurdle debut at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) in January and displayed improved form when fifth in Grade 2 novice at Kempton (2m, good to soft) in February; wind op since; has leading form claims and could be capable of better still for top yard.
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6th

2

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

18:43 Hereford

Russian Ruler

11st 11lb

J: Harry Reed

T: L J Morgan

Ex-Nicky Henderson 8yo whose form hit the buffers last season under both codes; three non-completions in four starts for current yard and reservations remain.

10/1

6th

2

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

18:43 Hereford

Russian Ruler

11st 11lb

J: Harry Reed

T: L J Morgan

Ex-Nicky Henderson 8yo whose form hit the buffers last season under both codes; three non-completions in four starts for current yard and reservations remain.

10/1

4

29th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

16:15 Stratford

Russian Ruler

11st 5lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

Progressive hurdler in 2023 when with Nicky Henderson but he couldn't get it together over fences or hurdles last season and no sign of a revival for new yard; best watched with cheekpieces returning in place of a hood.

16/1

13/2

Form: 3-23

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went close at Market Rasen (2m, good) in May on second bumper start and took another step forward when third on this month's hurdle debut at Warwick (2m3f, good to soft); that was a solid effort and he could be in the mix.
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8

15th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

4m 2f 8y

Class 1

15:00 Uttoxeter

Egbert

11st 3lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Won well over Haydock's extended 3m1f on heavy two runs back; has failed to complete in his two previous marathon chases and was on the retreat, though still in third, when crashing out at the final fence of the Eider (good to soft); can run well again but others might be better equipped to see this out stronger; new cheekpieces the headgear of choice today (effective in visor/blinkers).

20/1

3

22nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

4m 1f 56y

Class 2

14:10 Newcastle

Egbert

11st 10lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

in touch with leaders, niggled along briefly after 10th, prominent 16th, led 4 out, headed after 3 out, 12 lengths third and weakening when stumbled and fell just after last

14/1

1st

4

21st Dec 2024

Soft

3m 1f 125y

Class 2

14:05 Haydock

Egbert

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Alan King

Pulled up in the Scottish National in April and tailed off on reappearance at Exeter last month; however, he looked promising when winning twice during last season's first chasing campaign (2m4f/3m, good), and he won on soft ground over hurdles; retains potential and not ruled out.

12/1

Form: 12-25 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point runner-up and bumper winner who was a promising second on hurdle debut at Worcester (2m4f, good) in September; however, he was disappointing at Warwick last time and it's hard to be confident on the back of that.
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5

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

15:50 Stratford

Everyonesgame

10st 4lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Emma Lavelle

Made unconvincing start to chasing career last season (three attempts) and finished well down the field when back over hurdles at Worcester (2m4f, good) six weeks ago; very well handicapped now but needs to get his career back on track and is not sure to be suited by this drop back in trip.

7/1

10th

4

6th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

19:18 Worcester

Everyonesgame

11st 11lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Emma Lavelle

C&D win two summers ago came off a 10lb higher mark and he's well treated returning to hurdles after a few runs over fences; he has regressed for this yard since wind surgery though.

10/1

10th

4

6th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

19:18 Worcester

Everyonesgame

11st 11lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Emma Lavelle

C&D win two summers ago came off a 10lb higher mark and he's well treated returning to hurdles after a few runs over fences; he has regressed for this yard since wind surgery though.

10/1

Form: 5- BF

Last run: 267 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for £180,000 after winning an Irish maiden point (3m, yielding) last November; well-beaten favourite on bumper debut at Taunton (2m, soft) in March but it's still very early days and he's not written off.
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1st

1

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

14:15 Wincanton

Off To A Flyer

12st 0lb

J: Mr Richard Upton

T: Joe Tizzard

made all, not fluent 3rd, not fluent 9th, kept on well from 2 out, comfortably

9/4

1

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

14:15 Wincanton

Off To A Flyer

12st 0lb

J: Mr Richard Upton

T: Joe Tizzard

Absent since justifying market support at Huntingdon (3m1f, good) ten months ago when returned to hurdles after an unsuccessful spell over fences; the betting may again prove instructive.

9/4

1st

2

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 4

14:05 Huntingdon

Off To A Flyer

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

made all

6/1

Form: 774/

Last run: 587 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner who showed ability in a bumper and maiden hurdle in spring 2021, but improvement is required on this first outing since.
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9th

2

20th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

14:00 Plumpton

American Legacy

11st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Made fairly encouraging hurdle debut over 2m7f in April 2021 but wasn't seen again until tailed off at Newbury last month (2m4f) and is not the percentage call today.

33/1

7th

3

25th Nov 2022

Good

2m 4f 118y

Class 3

13:20 Newbury

American Legacy

11st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Point winner who showed ability in a bumper and maiden hurdle in spring 2021, but improvement is required on this first outing since.

40/1

Form: 54-P

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has displayed ability in a point and in maiden hurdles but he needs to take a sizeable step forward if he's to make an impact here.
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1st

1

30th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Uttoxeter

Ron Burgundy

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

Took well to first-time visor at Worcester (2m7f, good) this month, opening his account; may build on that success and show further progress in the retained headgear; respected up 7lb.

9/4

1st

7

5th Jul 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:53 Worcester

Ron Burgundy

10st 10lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

Maiden; hasn't looked straightforward but has been placed in two of most recent three starts, the latest when just behind Ahead Of The Field over C&D last month; visor could well help him take another step forward.

7/1

3rd

8

15th Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Worcester

Ron Burgundy

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

Holds solid claims on the form of his Uttoxeter third in May but he came in a remote fifth of seven in 3m Market Rasen handicap 24 days ago; he needs to get back on track.

9/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point runner-up (3m, yielding to soft) who was narrowly in front when left clear at the final flight on last month's rules debut at Worcester (2m4f, soft); he could have more to offer but may be vulnerable under a 6lb penalty in this hotter race.
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8th

3

30th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 92y

Class 2

15:35 Newbury

Id Like To Know

11st 11lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

pressed leader, led after 8th, hit 4 out, headed 3 out, weakened after 2 out

12/1

8th

3

30th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 92y

Class 2

15:35 Newbury

Id Like To Know

11st 11lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

Scored twice, including over C&D, in the spring but faces a stiffer task off current mark and ran poorly returned to Newbury (2m4f) this month; others preferred.

12/1

5th

1

7th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 187y

Class 3

15:27 Newbury

Id Like To Know

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

sweating, in touch with leaders, mistake 4 out, weakened 3 out

11/4

Form: 8P-7

Last run: 202 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Posed no threat in his three bumpers and he'd be a surprise winner on this hurdle debut.
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4

6th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

14:30 Fontwell

Allanahs Boy

11st 5lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Warren Greatrex

led, headed but prominent 2nd, reminder after 4th

50/1

13th

2

8th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

14:40 Chepstow

Allanahs Boy

11st 1lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Two pieces of low-level form and three non-completions; ducked right and unseated rider early on latest start; tongue tied first time.

200/1

2

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

11:57 Fontwell

Allanahs Boy

11st 0lb

J: Dylan Kitts

T: Warren Greatrex

No threat in three bumpers and was soon in trouble when pulled up on last month's hurdling debut; wind surgery since.

50/1

Form: 8-U

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at 25-1 in sole bumper and he was 80-1 when unseating at the first flight on his hurdle debut; others are preferred.
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13

1st Jan 2023

Soft

2m 2f 111y

Class 4

14:05 Exeter

Mr Mars Man

11st 6lb

J: David Prichard

T: Jeremy Scott

Unseated rider at first flight on hurdling debut in November and was a pulled-up outsider at Newbury later that month.

100/1

7

25th Nov 2022

Good

2m 4f 118y

Class 3

13:20 Newbury

Mr Mars Man

11st 0lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Jeremy Scott

Well beaten at 25-1 in sole bumper and he was 80-1 when unseating at the first flight on his hurdle debut; others are preferred.

100/1

5

4th Nov 2022

Good

2m 5f 137y

Class 3

13:40 Exeter

Mr Mars Man

11st 0lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

25-1 for a Newton Abbot bumper (2m1f, soft) in March and was never involved before finishing eighth of 11; this stiffer stamina test should suit on hurdling debut but he needs to leave that initial form miles behind; hood worn on debut is removed.

100/1

Form: 3F- BF

Last run: 298 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful on the Flat and he was a fair third of five on hurdle debut at Kempton (2m, soft) in January; fell at Plumpton 16 days later and then absent until Lingfield yesterday, where he was tailed off.
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11th

6

(14)

16th Sep 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Bath

Dirham Emirati

9st 2lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Gary Moore

All the better for this headgear combination and only narrowly failed in his hat-trick bid last time when third to Zillion; essentially 1lb lower with Connor Planas taking off 3lb; shortlisted.

6/1

3rd

2

(11)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 5f 11y

Class 6

19:10 Bath

Dirham Emirati

9st 11lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary Moore

Turned things around in new headgear when scoring over C&D (good) last month and he followed up with another narrow win over 1m6f here last time; only 2lb higher than for that success and he remains very well treated on his old form; big player in hat-trick bid.

11/4

1st

2

(3)

26th Jul 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Dirham Emirati

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary Moore

slowly into stride

7/2

Non-runners

I'd Like To Know, Dirham Emirati

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Payout
Exacta £7.00
Straight Forecast £6.99
Trifecta £18.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Heezer Geezer

RP Ratings:

Russian Ruler

SPOTLIGHT:

Stay Away Fay

The Guardian:

Egbert

D Express:

Heezer Geezer

Daily Mirror:

Heezer Geezer

The Star:

Heezer Geezer

Daily Record:

Heezer Geezer

WEST COUNTRY:

Stay Away Fay

Telegraph:

Stay Away Fay

Daily Mail:

Stay Away Fay

TOPSPEED:

Russian Ruler

LAMBOURN:

Russian Ruler

The Times:

Russian Ruler

The Sun:

Russian Ruler