November 25 / 15.40 Newbury

15.40

Good

Coral Committed To Safer Gambling Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £19511.25
  • 3m 0f 52y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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Coral Committed To Safer Gambling Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.70
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 3110-3

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Won a bumper (2m, good to soft) and novice hurdle (2m4f, good to soft) last winter; no match for the first two when third in Fontwell handicap (2m3f, good) on last month's return but made some late gains and there's stamina in his pedigree; very lightly raced and could improve now up in trip.
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1st

9

17th Nov 2024

Good

3m 3f 71y

Class 1

14:55 Cheltenham

Abuffalosoldier

10st 3lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Front-runner who reappeared with a rallying second at Exeter (3m, good to soft) last month and he's back in cheekpieces today, in which he showed improved form earlier this year (including 10l win at Newbury); only seven and there's every chance this trip will be within range; one to consider.

11/2

1st

9

17th Nov 2024

Good

3m 3f 71y

Class 1

14:55 Cheltenham

Abuffalosoldier

10st 3lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

jumped well, made all, kept on well, ridden out, collapsed after finish, heart attack

11/2

4

22nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 54y

Class 3

16:28 Exeter

Abuffalosoldier

11st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Not an instant success over fences last season but won by 10l in first-time cheekpieces at Newbury (2m6f, good to soft) in January and signed off with creditable fourth in valuable novices' handicap at Ayr (3m, soft) in April; respected.

3/1

13/2

  • Place: £3.10

Form: P12/21

Last run: 174 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Didn't jump with fluency on his chase debut in May, when back from a long absence, and he won when back over hurdles at Worcester (2m7f, good) in June; he returns in a tougher race but this 7yo has raced only 11 times and may have more to offer for his leading trainer.
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0

4

25th Jan 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 2

15:45 Huntingdon

Steal A March

10st 13lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Returning from second absence when down the field over an inadequate 2m4f at Newbury after Christmas but had made steady progress as a stayer earlier and he had something in reserve when a narrow winner at Wincanton (3m, good to soft) last Boxing Day; can do better yet.

13/2

5th

2

30th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 2

13:50 Newbury

Steal A March

11st 8lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

prominent, pushed along before 3 out, weakened 2 out

7/2

1st

9

26th Dec 2022

Soft

3m 0f 150y

Class 2

15:13 Wincanton

Steal A March

11st 3lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Won on heavy as a novice in 2019 but has since been best on no worse than good to soft; two wins and three seconds on his last five starts, all on good or good to firm; had Barbados Buck's 6l behind at Newbury last time and will be a leading contender if he goes on the ground.

3/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: /3PP9- D

Last run: 266 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on his 2020-21 novice form and he returns from a break having had wind surgery and with his top trainer having an excellent autumn; a revival can't be ruled out but he struggled on his four starts last season and needs to be an entirely different proposition today.
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6th

2

23rd Sep 2024

Good

3m 3f 9y

Class 4

15:40 Sedgefield

Barbados Bucks

11st 12lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Formerly useful for Paul Nicholls; only win for this yard came in a three-runner handicap hurdle at Carlisle (3m1f, good to soft) and there hasn't been much to shout about since then; blinkers belatedly return.

5/1

5th

1

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:20 Market Rasen

Barbados Bucks

12st 0lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Formerly useful for Paul Nicholls; sole win for this yard came in a three-runner handicap hurdle at Carlisle (3m1f, good to soft) and there hasn't been much to shout about since then (back chasing last time); visor replaces cheekpieces.

20/1

5

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:45 Perth

Barbados Bucks

11st 8lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Daragh Bourke

Useful staying hurdler for Paul Nicholls but his two chasing attempts for him in 2021 did not go well; safely held on both outings this season (3m/2m4f) and comes with significant risk on return to fences.

20/1

Form: 112P-6

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on final start last season and tailed off on last month's comeback at Newton Abbot; has something to prove but the cheekpieces, which were missing for his reappearance, are back on here and he's on a competitive mark on last season's best form; can't be ruled out.
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6th

9

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:18 Southwell

Time To Tinker

10st 3lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Gary Hanmer

ran in snatches, in touch with leaders on outer, dropped to rear and struggling after 4 out

14/1

6th

9

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:18 Southwell

Time To Tinker

10st 3lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Gary Hanmer

ran in snatches, in touch with leaders on outer, dropped to rear and struggling after 4 out

14/1

7th

7

3rd Nov 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

15:43 Huntingdon

Time To Tinker

11st 2lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Arrested his decline when placed at Bangor (2m3f, good) in September and will be fine over today's longer trip but his recent Kempton run was underwhelming and others in this field have much more appealing profiles.

12/1

Form: 592-78 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Two signs of spark last season, when fifth in this and second at Warwick in March, and he's dropped down the weights; however, well beaten on both runs this term and has to turn things around in first-time cheekpieces.
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3rd

4

23rd Dec 2023

Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 3

15:15 Haydock

Skandiburg

11st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Charlotte Fuller

prominent, ridden after 4 out, no extra from 3 out

16/1

10th

11

1st Dec 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 2

15:35 Newbury

Skandiburg

10st 9lb

J: James Davies

T: Charlotte Fuller

Well held when fifth in this race in 2021 and 2022; C&D third when last seen in March but he was way behind the first two and he's now failed to win since New Year's Day 2020, despite his move down the weights.

25/1

Form: 1383-2 D BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Reappeared with a close second of four off this mark at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) last month; goes well fresh so may not improve for that run, and this is more competitive, but he has each-way claims nevertheless.
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2nd

9

18th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

19:03 Uttoxeter

Copper Coin

11st 5lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Michael Scudamore

Good third on ground too soft for him at Doncaster last month but dropped out at Cheltenham a month ago; hasn't taken a lot of racing in recent seasons.

14/1

2nd

9

18th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

19:03 Uttoxeter

Copper Coin

11st 5lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Michael Scudamore

Good third on ground too soft for him at Doncaster last month but dropped out at Cheltenham a month ago; hasn't taken a lot of racing in recent seasons.

14/1

9th

9

17th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 2

15:50 Cheltenham

Copper Coin

10st 11lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Michael Scudamore

took keen hold, prominent, mistake and nearly lost jockey 2 out

16/1

Form: P2F-P3 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Mixed form over fences in his last campaign and he reverted to hurdles with an encouraging third of 13 at Aintree (3m, good to soft) last month; could build on that and might not be far away; has won on good ground.
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3rd

4

1st Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 5

15:15 Wetherby

Ask A Honey Bee

11st 12lb

J: Mr Martin McIntyre

T: M Osborne

Won all sorts when a useful performer for Fergal O'Brien and was a respectable third on his belated return to the pointing scene at Larkhill in December; must have a shout.

5/1

3rd

4

1st Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 5

15:15 Wetherby

Ask A Honey Bee

11st 12lb

J: Mr Martin McIntyre

T: M Osborne

Won all sorts when a useful performer for Fergal O'Brien and was a respectable third on his belated return to the pointing scene at Larkhill in December; must have a shout.

5/1

Form: 15-11U C BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Improved form in the tongue-tie this autumn, winning two novice hurdles (2m7f/3m, good) last month; 2-1 favourite for Cheltenham handicap a fortnight ago when badly hampered and unseating four out; in top hands and this course winner (on soft) could prove to be better than his current mark.
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16

13th Mar 2026

Good

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

16:40 Cheltenham

Shearer

12st 0lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: Paul Nicholls

Relinquished an unbeaten record over regulation fences when fifth in this race last year, though he did well to be only 13l off Wonderwall given that he was in the firing line throughout; it's best not to read too much into a recent odds-on defeat behind past Festival hero Unexpected Party at Haydock (2m6f) as that was probably needed after 11 months off; has no ground preferences; can run well.

20/1

3rd

1

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 6f 54y

Class 3

16:30 Haydock

Shearer

12st 4lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: Paul Nicholls

Useful hurdler/chaser who launched hunter chase career with two wins in this month last year (2m5f/2m7f) before a creditable fifth at the Cheltenham Festival (3m2f, good to soft); returns from 11-month absence but still commands respect.

9/4

5th

18

14th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

16:40 Cheltenham

Shearer

12st 0lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Paul Nicholls

Unbeaten over regulation fences, having won two handicaps at about 3m in 2023 and come back from a long absence to win hunter chases at Ffos Las (2m5f, heavy) and Taunton (2m7f, good to soft); Haven't Time gave him something to think about last time and this demands more of him, probably a lot more; the cheekpieces he wore for those handicap wins are back on; Paul Nicholls has won this four times.

10/1

Form: 220-43 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 8l when third of seven off this mark over C&D three weeks ago; needs something extra today but he's capable of better, as he went close over C&D (good) last November when 3lb higher; perhaps the first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) will give him a lift.
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6th

2

20th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Didtheyleaveuoutto

11st 11lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Ben Haslam

Continues to drop down the weights and he didn't run badly when fifth of eight at Kelso (2m6f, soft) last month; one to watch in the betting but this 11yo needs to raise his game to return to winning ways.

16/1

5th

2

16th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

13:55 Kelso

Didtheyleaveuoutto

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Won a Cartmel handicap (2m6f, good; wore cheekpieces) off this mark last July; in with a chance when taking a heavy fall two out here (3m2f, good) in September but he's not fired in his last two runs; has something to prove again and he's ideally suited by quicker ground.

20/1

Form: 702-08 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent during his last campaign and tailed off when back over fences on his stable debut three weeks ago; however, hurdling is his game and he's 3lb lower than when narrowly denied at Cheltenham (3m, good) in April, so he can't be discounted.
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9

8th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

15:15 Haydock

Pileon

11st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Ran his best race for this yard when second to Docpickedme in a three-finisher race at Doncaster (3m, good) but Newbury was underwhelming even when taking into account the drop back to 2m4f; not easily recommended on the back of that.

16/1

10th

7

4th Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 118y

Class 3

14:10 Newbury

Pileon

11st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Handily treated and he ran his best race for this yard when second of three finishers at Doncaster recently (3m, good); his best form these days is at that trip though so he needs to show he still has what it takes at 2m4f.

6/1

2nd

5

9th Feb 2023

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 3

14:50 Doncaster

Pileon

11st 9lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Christian Williams

Has dropped to a mark 9lb lower than when going very close at Cheltenham (3m, good) last April and a market check is advised, but he's been a long way below his best on his three starts for this yard; major turnaround needed.

12/1

OUR TIP
11th
3
Fidux

16/1

Form: 6354P-

Last run: 216 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 136

Form & Verdict
Patchy chase campaign last season but he's well handicapped on last season's best efforts over fences, and also his historic hurdles form (first run in this sphere since May 2019); effective on good ground and can go well fresh; he's a possible on his first outing since April.
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2nd

10

22nd Apr 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 3

18:30 Kempton

Fidux

11st 6lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Alan King

midfield, headway 4th, outpaced 2 out, kept on well and went second towards finish

8/1

2nd

10

22nd Apr 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 3

18:30 Kempton

Fidux

11st 6lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Alan King

midfield, headway 4th, outpaced 2 out, kept on well and went second towards finish

8/1

1st

10

23rd Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 86y

Class 3

17:00 Newbury

Fidux

11st 1lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Alan King

Hasn't won since the summer of 2021 but he's capable of putting that right and has been close up under Oscar Palmer in his last two races (at about 3m); another with each-way hopes.

9/1

16/1

Form: 23P6-4 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
10yo who struggled on his final two runs last season and was soundly beaten on his reappearance over C&D three weeks ago; has something to prove but he may have needed that latest outing and he's dropped to a mark 5lb lower than when going close in this last year; not written off.
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1

13th Mar 2023

Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 3

15:35 Plumpton

Flemcara

12st 0lb

J: Jack Wildman

T: Emma Lavelle

This is easier than he's used to, down another 5lb, but there have been signs this winter that the years are catching up; has gained all wins after a recent outing too, so has a bit to prove back from 11 weeks off.

12/1

7

26th Dec 2022

Soft

3m 0f 150y

Class 2

15:13 Wincanton

Flemcara

11st 4lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Third in this race last season and he's 12lb lower today, having been out of form since (bled from the nose on first occasion); has made the running lately; ground fine but a major revival is needed.

20/1

12th

4

25th Nov 2022

Good

3m 0f 52y

Class 2

15:40 Newbury

Flemcara

11st 8lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

10yo who struggled on his final two runs last season and was soundly beaten on his reappearance over C&D three weeks ago; has something to prove but he may have needed that latest outing and he's dropped to a mark 5lb lower than when going close in this last year; not written off.

16/1

Form: 14-1UP D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Progressive last season and won a 17-runner handicap hurdle at Kempton (2m5f, good) in March; reappeared with chase debut win at Chepstow (2m7f, good to firm) last month and, while things haven't gone to plan over fences on his next two starts, he could be a contender now back over hurdles.
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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

Form: P874-F D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
His form went the wrong way last season but his struggles were predominantly over fences; having dropped down the weights he was sent off at just 7-2 when back over hurdles at Cheltenham a fortnight ago, where he fell four out; interesting contender for top yard off an attractive mark.
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4th

2

22nd Feb 2023

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

17:22 Ludlow

Padleyourowncanoe

11st 13lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Michael Blake

His form went the wrong way last season and there's been no revival over hurdles this term; left Dan Skelton before latest start; blinkers (last worn in 2017) return.

20/1

5th

1

1st Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 4

16:30 Exeter

Padleyourowncanoe

12st 2lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Michael Blake

midfield, pushed along and bit short of room after 4 out, pushed along before 3 out, ridden and weakened before 2 out

16/1

13

25th Nov 2022

Good

3m 0f 52y

Class 2

15:40 Newbury

Padleyourowncanoe

10st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

His form went the wrong way last season but his struggles were predominantly over fences; having dropped down the weights he was sent off at just 7-2 when back over hurdles at Cheltenham a fortnight ago, where he fell four out; interesting contender for top yard off an attractive mark.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £93.20
Straight Forecast £78.54
Tricast £1355.74
Trifecta £1343.00

Selections

WEST COUNTRY:

Shearer

LAMBOURN:

Steal A March

RP Ratings:

Ask A Honey Bee

POSTDATA:

Didtheyleaveuoutto

TOPSPEED:

Padleyourowncanoe

SPOTLIGHT:

Fidux

The Times:

Shearer

Telegraph:

Shearer

Daily Mirror:

Shearer

The Sun:

Shearer

The Star:

Shearer

The Guardian:

Steal A March

Daily Mail:

Steal A March

D Express:

Steal A March

Daily Record:

Steal A March