December 31 / 12.40 Newbury

12.40

Good To Soft

Coral Racing Club Join For Free ‘Introductory’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4520.18
  • 2m 0f 69y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Coral Racing Club Join For Free ‘Introductory’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £67.00
  • Place: £9.30

Form: 3- BF

Last run: 262 days

W: 10st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
A half-brother to the same stable's smart chaser Editeur Du Gite; finished third in an AQPS Flat race on his debut in April; again wears a hood here; worth monitoring in the market with his yard also fielding another recruit from France in Inneston.
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6th

1

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 198y

16:38 Thurles

Jupiter Du Gite

12st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: T Hogan

Hurdle/chase winner for the Moores in Britain with a peak hurdle rating of 130; some promise in three runs for this yard, notably on latest when fourth of 11 at Navan (2m6f, heavy), staying on from rear to challenge two out, fading late on; player dropped 1lb under top claimer.

9/1

4th

1

8th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 180y

15:20 Navan

Jupiter Du Gite

12st 1lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: T Hogan

Prominent racer lost way for the Moores in Britain last season and beaten a cumulative distance of 50l in first two runs for this yard last month; mark sliding and good claimer booked so not totally dismissed.

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 13 D BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace to justify odds-on favouritism in good-ground bumper at Huntingdon in the spring; made mistakes and raced too freely when only third at 4-11 on hurdling debut there last month; retains potential and the addition of a hood could help him to settle.
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1st

3

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

17:10 Sedgefield

Klitschko

11st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Lucinda Hughes

Won this last year when 2lb higher (good); ran well in fifth of 15 at Catterick in January, when not quite seeing out the 2m3f trip, and he unseated mid-race there last time; could have a big part to play.

4/1

5

9th Feb 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

16:30 Catterick

Klitschko

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Lucinda Hughes

All three wins on good ground but some useful form on soft; first win for this yard at Sedgefield (2m1f; off 2lb higher) last March but he's needed some excuses since; should be suited by the return to a shorter trip but will need to be right on his game to win today.

8/1

5th

2

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

14:20 Catterick

Klitschko

12st 1lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Lucinda Hughes

Beaten upwards of 12l in four starts since winning in a tongue-tie at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in March; stays this trip and he's back down to that winning mark, though; hood (reapplied last time) comes off again.

16/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 1-

Last run: 440 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
A half-brother to the top-class jumper Delta Work; won a French AQPS Flat race on his only start to date and that form worked out well; has a 440-day absence to overcome but looks a fascinating recruit to hurdling and market support would be significant.
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3rd

1

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:43 Perth

Inneston

12st 0lb

J: Miss Roisin Leech

T: Sophie Leech

Useful novice hurdler for Gary Moore in 2022-23 season, winning two of his six starts; given good chance by the handicapper before this stable debut but difficult to evaluate after 900-day absence; market helpful.

10/1

1st

2

8th Apr 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

13:40 Newton Abbot

Inneston

11st 9lb

J: Jamie Moore

T: Gary Moore

prominent on inner

8/11

2nd

5

25th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 2f 183y

Class 3

13:30 Newbury

Inneston

11st 10lb

J: Jamie Moore

T: Gary Moore

Two solid performances at Sandown (2m4f) since switched to handicap level, winning narrowly in February then close second (clear of remainder) in the EBF Final; looks the type to improve further; commands respect.

3/1

Form: 61 D

Last run: 211 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Probably didn't need to improve to win five-runner bumper at Market Rasen (good) in the summer; meets much stronger opposition on today's hurdling debut and jockey bookings suggest Hourvari is the stable's first string.
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3rd

6

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 1

15:18 Perth

Space Voyage

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Has shown fairly useful form in handicaps at Market Rasen (won by 15l) and Wincanton (ran well under big weight) since wearing blinkers; may have more to offer in the retained blinds.

16/1

3rd

6

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 1

15:18 Perth

Space Voyage

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Has shown fairly useful form in handicaps at Market Rasen (won by 15l) and Wincanton (ran well under big weight) since wearing blinkers; may have more to offer in the retained blinds.

16/1

2nd

1

24th Mar 2025

Good

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

16:00 Wincanton

Space Voyage

12st 9lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Olly Murphy

Four-time winner over hurdles who made it 2-4 over fences with a 15l success in first-time blinkers at Market Rasen (3m, good) eight days ago; Beau Morgan's claim partly offsets the 7lb penalty and she is a major player once again.

8/11

OUR TIP

Form: 1 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big-money purchase after an easy win in an Irish point, and he looked a smart prospect when making a successful hurdling debut over C&D (good; 8-13) five weeks ago, forging clear from the last; tended to jump slightly right but otherwise it was a near-faultless performance; the one to beat.
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8th

9

27th Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:38 Kempton

Jet Powered

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

Jet Powered

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

Jet Powered

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

Form: 1 D

Last run: 66 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Horse

OR:

Form & Verdict
1m3f winner on the Flat in Germany; overcame long absence to make winning hurdling/stable debut at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) in October, getting up close home; open to improvement but Jet Powered's form looks stronger.
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10th

2

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

19:00 Clonmel

Palace Boy

12st 0lb

J: Mr P W Gleeson

T: John F Gleeson

Hurdles winner for Fergal O'Brien and ran in the 2023 Supreme Novices'; three-time Flat winner; back from long absence when tailed off on sole Flat outing for Barry Brennan in December; bought for just £1,400 in January; Irish/handicap hurdle debut.

12/1

12th

5

(3)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

13:30 Ascot

Palace Boy

9st 4lb

J: George Rooke

T: Ralph J Smith

Progressive over 1m6f/2m on AW for new yard, until form dipped on finals day; drops back in grade but reverts to a different scenario; hasn't raced over 1m4f or tackled a Flat turf race since 2020 when trained in Germany.

10/1

12th

5

(3)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

13:30 Ascot

Palace Boy

9st 4lb

J: George Rooke

T: Ralph J Smith

Progressive over 1m6f/2m on AW for new yard, until form dipped on finals day; drops back in grade but reverts to a different scenario; hasn't raced over 1m4f or tackled a Flat turf race since 2020 when trained in Germany.

10/1

Form: 42-4

Last run: 238 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Best effort in bumpers when second at Fontwell (2m1f, good to soft) last winter and he's bred to make a jumper; however, he faces a stern assignment on his hurdling debut; stable also runs Space Voyage.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

12th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

17:15 Southwell

Hourvari

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

raced in second, pressed leader with one circuit to go, led 7th, went clear going easily after 2 out (usual 3 out), eased towards finish, canter

5/4

1st

2

12th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

17:15 Southwell

Hourvari

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

raced in second, pressed leader with one circuit to go, led 7th, went clear going easily after 2 out (usual 3 out), eased towards finish, canter

5/4

5th

2

8th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

15:23 Uttoxeter

Hourvari

12st 0lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Olly Murphy

slowly away, raced in last but in touch with leaders, weakened before 3 out, tailed off

15/8

Form: 4-

Last run: 367 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful Flat performer with four AW wins (1m4f/1m6f) to his name, not beaten far when favourite at Kempton earlier this month; well held in fourth in this race 12 months ago on his sole attempt at hurdling; may have a future in this sphere but others make more appeal today.
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8th

5

(5)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Bascule

9st 10lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Richard Hughes

Completed a four-timer over 1m4f/1m6f on Polytrack at the end of 2021; 0-14 since, but he's finished a respectable fourth at Kempton (2m) in his last two runs and is now 1lb lower than for last win; shouldn't far away.

8/1

4th

1

(3)

13th Mar 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Bascule

10st 2lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Richard Hughes

Completed a four-timer over 1m4f/1m6f on Polytrack at the end of 2021; 0-13 since, but was back off his last winning mark when a close fourth of 12 over C&D in January (runner-up has won since); possibilities in the returning blinkers.

3/1

4th

2

(4)

6th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Bascule

10st 2lb

J: George Rooke

T: Richard Hughes

Winless since 2021 but his AW record is a solid one and he shaped nicely after a break when fourth of seven over an inadequate 1m4f at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; returns to a more suitable trip and high on the list.

7/2

Form: 45-4

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all three starts, some promise in bumpers but never the slightest threat when beaten 34l on hurdling debut; others preferred.
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5th

6

6th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 5

18:05 Warwick

Steal My Sunshine

11st 11lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Dan Skelton

in touch with leaders

10/1

Form: 256

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed something to build on in bumpers but went with little promise when beaten out of sight at Plumpton (16-1) on his hurdling debut; now returns from wind surgery with a tongue-strap fitted.
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9

19th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 207y

Class 5

15:15 Carlisle

Titanium Bullet

10st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Joanne Foster

prominent, pressed leader before 4 out, weakened after 3 out, pulled up before last

25/1

9

19th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 207y

Class 5

15:15 Carlisle

Titanium Bullet

10st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Joanne Foster

prominent, pressed leader before 4 out, weakened after 3 out, pulled up before last

25/1

6th

7

1st Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:35 Wetherby

Titanium Bullet

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Joanne Foster

raced in second, weakened 3 out

20/1

Form: 4

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third in an Irish point in April but he was weak in the market prior to finishing last of four in a Bangor bumper last month; now goes hurdling and needs to raise his game significantly.
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8th

9

23rd Nov 2023

Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

15:50 Wincanton

Whenitrainsitpours

10st 9lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Syd Hosie

0-10 for Milton Harris and going nowhere in handicaps when last seen; new trainer fits cheekpieces.

14/1

6th

7

9th Oct 2023

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

16:10 Stratford

Whenitrainsitpours

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Milton Harris

Beaten 40l+ in two handicaps in the spring (3m1f/2m5f) and inow 0-8 over hurdles; drops back in trip today; needs to have taken significant benefit from 115-day break.

14/1

5th

3

16th Jun 2023

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

18:45 Fontwell

Whenitrainsitpours

11st 2lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Milton Harris

Maiden; ran well in a big field at Exeter three starts ago but hasn't repeated that effort; very modest effort at Huntingdon last month and will need to leave that well behind.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £891.50
Straight Forecast £759.70
Trifecta £4511.70

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