December 03 / 12.27 Chepstow

12.27

Good To Soft

Coral Racing Club Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4520.18
  • 2m 7f 131y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Coral Racing Club Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/10 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 62-1 C

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Took big step forward from last season's underwhelming hurdle debut when making virtually all here (2m3f, good to soft) in October; that form already makes him a leading contender today, and he's open to further improvement over the longer trip.
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1

19th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 4f 178y

Class 3

13:50 Lingfield

Makinyourmindup

12st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Made low-key return from long layoff when remote fourth at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) last month but well handicapped on form shown in February/March 2024 and has possibilities on first attempt at a marathon trip.

12/1

2nd

1

31st Mar 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 152y

Class 3

15:40 Plumpton

Makinyourmindup

12st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Second run over fences was disappointing but he's come back with wins in two small-field handicaps over 2m7f at Newbury (again on heavy); raised another 5lb but he's on the up and today's extra yardage may well help.

13/8

4/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for £135,000 soon after winning slow-ground Irish point in February, form that has been very well advertised under rules by the well-held third this autumn; looks an interesting recruit; market may guide.
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1

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 54y

Class 4

17:05 Chepstow

Well Dick

12st 2lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Emma Lavelle

Stamina to spare at this trip as a winner at up to 3m5f, but hard to place maximum faith in one with three wins and five pulled ups from their last eight starts, and genuinely good ground would ask a new question.

12/1

1

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 54y

Class 4

17:05 Chepstow

Well Dick

12st 2lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Emma Lavelle

Stamina to spare at this trip as a winner at up to 3m5f, but hard to place maximum faith in one with three wins and five pulled ups from their last eight starts, and genuinely good ground would ask a new question.

12/1

5

7th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 5f 142y

Class 4

14:12 Bangor-on-Dee

Well Dick

11st 12lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Emma Lavelle

His profile is all or nothing and when winning at Exeter last month (3m, soft) only two others completed; however, he's a relentless galloper and this is his sort of race.

13/2

33/1

  • Place: £11.10

Form:

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Always towards rear when 33- for debut here (2m3f, good to soft) one month ago; top stable has much more obvious chance with Makin'yourmindup.
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1

19th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

14:40 Chepstow

De Wanted Warrior

11st 6lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Disappointing at Wincanton (2m5f) the last twice; ran well over C&D (good to soft) in December, finishing third to a stablemate who has since bagged Grade 2 honours; interesting on that best effort.

12/1

1

18th Feb 2023

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

17:20 Wincanton

De Wanted Warrior

12st 1lb

J: Bryony Frost

T: Paul Nicholls

held up in last, some headway after 7th, weakened quickly 3 out, soon pulled up

5/1

7th

5

7th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

12:20 Wincanton

De Wanted Warrior

11st 2lb

J: Bryony Frost

T: Paul Nicholls

pressed leaders, led narrowly or disputed lead and increased tempo from 8th, ridden home turn, weakened quickly when headed before 2 out

7/2

Form: 7

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Joined Rebecca Curtis after soft-ground Irish point win just under a year ago; beaten about 53l in Ffos Las novice hurdle (2m4f, good to soft) six weeks ago and needs to have taken significant benefit from that run.
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7

21st Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 3

15:40 Ffos Las

Rouge De LQuest

10st 7lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Rebecca Curtis

Placed four consecutive times (2m7f-3m6f) after his C&D (heavy) win in first-time blinkers just under a year ago; still on a workable mark but was pulled up when tried in a visor last month and is untested on ground faster than good to soft.

9/2

6

7th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 5f 142y

Class 4

14:12 Bangor-on-Dee

Rouge De LQuest

11st 9lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Rebecca Curtis

Lightly raced 9yo who has been consistent in staying chases at up to 3m1f but stamina appeared stretched over 3m6f at Exeter (soft) last time; will need to see this out better and the change of headgear is a grey area.

15/2

6

7th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 5f 142y

Class 4

14:12 Bangor-on-Dee

Rouge De LQuest

11st 9lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Rebecca Curtis

Lightly raced 9yo who has been consistent in staying chases at up to 3m1f but stamina appeared stretched over 3m6f at Exeter (soft) last time; will need to see this out better and the change of headgear is a grey area.

15/2

Form: 2/43-5

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in course bumper in March and made promising seasonal/hurdle debut when keeping-on fifth here (2m3f, good to soft) in October; needs to build on that performance today but has obvious scope to do so.
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4

9th Apr 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Ffos Las

Galudon

11st 7lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Harry Whittington

Has more than enough ability to win races and has gone close on his last two starts, proving his stamina for 3m when second of six at Haydock (soft) 18 days ago; cheekpieces now added; unlikely to be far away.

5/1

2nd

3

22nd Mar 2023

Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 4

16:45 Haydock

Galudon

11st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Harry Whittington

Disappointing favourite at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) on penultimate start; has shown improved form over about 2m4f in his other two runs this season, short-headed at Wetherby (soft) on latest; needs to prove his stamina but otherwise looks a player on handicap debut.

3/1

2nd

5

14th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 4

12:47 Wetherby

Galudon

11st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Harry Whittington

in touch with leaders on inner, prominent after 3rd

3/1

Form: 4/4-

Last run: 389 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in Irish points and has also shown ability in Irish bumpers but appears to face a tough assignment on today's stable/hurdle debut.
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14

1st Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:25 Worcester

Drumlees Pet

10st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Grace Harris

15 months off before soundly beaten in April in her two runs over fences; cheekpieces (tried last time) are retained; others preferred.

33/1

11th

13

25th Apr 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Warwick

Drumlees Pet

10st 3lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Grace Harris

Struggled on recent chase/handicap debut at Ffos Las (3m, soft); that run came after a 468-day absence and she remains unexposed under rules but a huge step forward is needed today; cheekpieces added.

33/1

11th

13

25th Apr 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Warwick

Drumlees Pet

10st 3lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Grace Harris

Struggled on recent chase/handicap debut at Ffos Las (3m, soft); that run came after a 468-day absence and she remains unexposed under rules but a huge step forward is needed today; cheekpieces added.

33/1

Form: 6-P

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
3-4 in points but managed only sixth of seven in a hunter chase on rules debut in March and was pulled up when 100-1 for recent hurdling debut at Lingfield (2m3f, soft)
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3rd

8

31st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 110y

Class 5

13:45 Lingfield

Racing Snake

10st 10lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

3-4 in points but he was pulled up in two of his four races under rules and last to finish in the others; 756 days off before latest outing (handicap debut); now tries headgear first time.

20/1

3rd

8

31st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 110y

Class 5

13:45 Lingfield

Racing Snake

10st 10lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

3-4 in points but he was pulled up in two of his four races under rules and last to finish in the others; 756 days off before latest outing (handicap debut); now tries headgear first time.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 24241P

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Signed off in Ireland with 2m maiden win for Gordon Elliott in September but struggled when 66-1 for 2m3f Taunton handicap on recent stable debut; can get more competitive if suited by the new trip on this return to novice company but still looks vulnerable under his penalty.
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3

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Worcester

Wee Willie Nail

11st 5lb

J: Mr Sam Burton

T: Richard Harper

Lightly raced in recent years and has been disappointing since winning an Irish maiden hurdle in 2022; hard to make a case for.

100/1

8

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

20:18 Stratford

Wee Willie Nail

10st 3lb

J: James Best

T: Richard Harper

Hasn't had a lot of racing in recent years and has been disappointing since winning an Irish maiden hurdle in 2022; hard to make a case for.

66/1

6th

3

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

15:13 Stratford

Wee Willie Nail

11st 12lb

J: James Best

T: Richard Harper

Lightly raced and very disappointing since Irish maiden hurdle win in 2022; well beaten when back under rules at Warwick (3m, good) a fortnight ago; drops sharply back in trip here.

40/1

Form:

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a smart hurdler but was tailed off in 2m3f course maiden on recent debut and is probably one for a bit further down the line.
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3

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

19:15 Ffos Las

Bampton Star

12st 0lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Jeremy Scott

Launched his chasing career with two 3m wins in the mud at Exeter last March and scored again over that C&D on latest outing (same race as last year) but this time on good ground under claimer Chad Bament; the latter was by just a short head (after third-placed Shot Boii was reeled in close home) but he should remain competitive going back up 3lb.

11/2

3

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

19:15 Ffos Las

Bampton Star

12st 0lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Jeremy Scott

Launched his chasing career with two 3m wins in the mud at Exeter last March and scored again over that C&D on latest outing (same race as last year) but this time on good ground under claimer Chad Bament; the latter was by just a short head (after third-placed Shot Boii was reeled in close home) but he should remain competitive going back up 3lb.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £10.10
Straight Forecast £8.76
Trifecta £185.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Makin'yourmindup

SPOTLIGHT:

Galudon

TOPSPEED:

Wee Willie Nail

Telegraph:

Well Dick

WEST COUNTRY:

Makin'yourmindup

The Times:

Makin'yourmindup

Daily Mail:

Makin'yourmindup

The Sun:

Makin'yourmindup

The Star:

Makin'yourmindup

Daily Record:

Makin'yourmindup

RP Ratings:

Galudon

LAMBOURN:

Galudon

The Guardian:

Galudon

D Express:

Galudon

Daily Mirror:

Galudon