February 06 / 14.30 Fontwell

14.30

Good To Soft

Cazoo Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4901.4
  • 2m 5f 164y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Cazoo Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1/16

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point/bumper winner during 2020-21 season and returned from long absence with pretty comfortable success in Ffos Las maiden hurdle (2m4f, soft) in November; found Grade 1 Challow too hot in December but is back in much calmer waters here and remains a good prospect.
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11

2nd May 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

18:35 Punchestown

Kilbeg King

11st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

prominent, not fluent 6th, pulled up quickly after 8th, looked to go wrong

20/1

11

2nd May 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

18:35 Punchestown

Kilbeg King

11st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

prominent, not fluent 6th, pulled up quickly after 8th, looked to go wrong

20/1

6th

6

13th Apr 2024

Soft

3m 0f 210y

Class 1

14:30 Aintree

Kilbeg King

11st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Creditable efforts in defeat in Graded novice chases this winter (3m, good/good to soft) and ran well for long way in 3m6f NH Chase at Cheltenham last month (heavy; beaten 32l); could be in the mix now back down in trip and back in a handicap, provided the removal of cheekpieces isn't an issue.

12/1

100/1

  • Place: £17.40

Form: 88

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Last of eight in good-ground Ascot bumper on debut in November and tailed off (albeit on heavy ground) when switched to hurdles at Lingfield (2m3f) in December.
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2

12th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

14:40 Plumpton

Privatearing

11st 13lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Andy Irvine

took keen hold, disputing second

12/1

2

12th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

14:40 Plumpton

Privatearing

11st 13lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Andy Irvine

took keen hold, disputing second

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3-483

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in a bumper last season and bettered his low-key hurdling debut when third at Newcastle (2m4f, soft) last month; it's trick to gauge what that form is worth (market principals disappointed) but he has pretty good each-way claims here in a race lacking strength in depth.
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5th

6

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

14:18 Southwell

Star Flyer

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Seemingly boosted by first-time cheekpieces when winning comfortably over C&D (good to soft) in February; not quite in the same form on either subsequent appearance but still ran respectably at Plumpton last time, and the return to this track is an obvious plus.

5/1

5th

6

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

14:18 Southwell

Star Flyer

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Seemingly boosted by first-time cheekpieces when winning comfortably over C&D (good to soft) in February; not quite in the same form on either subsequent appearance but still ran respectably at Plumpton last time, and the return to this track is an obvious plus.

5/1

3rd

6

31st Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 164y

Class 4

16:50 Plumpton

Star Flyer

11st 3lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Warren Greatrex

Won comfortably in the first-time cheekpieces at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) but he ran moderately off a 9lb higher mark next time when perhaps the headgear failed to help a second time; if it was just an off-day then he might bounce back.

11/2

Form: R8PPPC

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Useful and prolific chaser who exploited excellent opportunity over hurdles with minimal fuss in the autumn; in poor form over fences this winter, though, and was already being urged along when unluckily carried out by loose horse at third-last hurdle at Hereford last week; has good chance at the weights here, but needs to prove there is still fire in his belly.
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1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

14:33 Perth

Red Happy

12st 0lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Completed a hat-trick at around 3m in February/March 2025 but not seen again until refusing to race when a 20-1 shot at Kelso 24 days ago; can only watch after that.

12/1

5

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:30 Kelso

Red Happy

11st 2lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

In excellent form in February/March 2025, winning three in a row at around 3m (good to soft/good), but has fitness to prove after 393-day absence and will need to hit the ground running to have any chance off current mark.

15/2

1st

4

23rd Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 110y

Class 2

15:20 Carlisle

Red Happy

11st 10lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

in touch with leaders

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 223-31 C

Last run: 128 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Delivered on promise shown in bumpers when scoring on hurdle debut here (2m3f, good) in October, form that was boosted by the runner-up the following month; not seen again since but has obvious scope for progress.
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8th

3

17th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

20:31 Uttoxeter

Red Windsor

11st 7lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Big chance on his peak 2022-23 efforts win or lose, and laid down a fair marker on return last month (2m3f, good) despite a wide route; no certainty to back that up, but remains on a career-low mark.

4/1

8th

3

17th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

20:31 Uttoxeter

Red Windsor

11st 7lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Big chance on his peak 2022-23 efforts win or lose, and laid down a fair marker on return last month (2m3f, good) despite a wide route; no certainty to back that up, but remains on a career-low mark.

4/1

4th

6

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

19:47 Fontwell

Red Windsor

11st 8lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Won a C&D novice (good) in October 2022 but he struggled in a chase and seven hurdle races last year, trying headgear on last three starts; very well handicapped now and if the 130-day break has perked him up he'd be a huge danger; watch the market.

14/1

Form: 09

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in an Irish point last spring but came last of 12 in Ascot bumper on rules debut in October and his hurdling debut here (2m1f) on Boxing Day was also disappointing.
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2

9th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 3

16:23 Market Rasen

Scrum Diddly

11st 11lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Chasing when last seen in June of last year, winning a four-runner handicap at Southwell before a close third off this mark at Worcester (2m7f, good); dual winning hurdler who has his ground and fitness might not be an issue given connections.

9/2

8th

2

9th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 3

16:23 Market Rasen

Scrum Diddly

11st 11lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Chasing when last seen in June of last year, winning a four-runner handicap at Southwell before a close third off this mark at Worcester (2m7f, good); dual winning hurdler who has his ground and fitness might not be an issue given connections.

9/2

3rd

7

13th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

18:50 Worcester

Scrum Diddly

11st 6lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Came good over fences at fourth attempt, in two-finisher contest at Southwell (3m2f, good to soft) three weeks ago; the value of that form is quite tricky to assess but he seemed to have matters in control until idling in the home straight; only 2lb higher here and probably still has potential.

3/1

Form: 5P-P

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in two Irish points in December 2021 and was very respectable fifth in good-quality Newbury novice (2m4f, soft) on hurdle debut last March; of interest if judged on those exploits but dropped out of contention very quickly and was pulled up on both subsequent outings (respiratory issue mentioned on first occasion); best watched for now.
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8

18th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 7f 110y

Class 4

14:12 Lingfield

Galway Mahler

11st 5lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Karen Jewell

led but pestered, headed but prominent 9th, slightly hampered and lost position 13th, weakened quickly 4 out, soon pulled up

12/1

8

18th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 7f 110y

Class 4

14:12 Lingfield

Galway Mahler

11st 5lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Karen Jewell

Pulled up at Southwell (3m, heavy) in April when last seen but went there on a four-timer (good to soft-heavy, including C&D); no surprise if he rediscovers his progressive ways following a break; watch the market.

12/1

4

4th Apr 2024

Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:05 Southwell

Galway Mahler

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Karen Jewell

led

7/4

Form: P-7PU0

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to complete his first two hurdles races and was beaten out of sight when getting round at Chepstow (2m) last month.
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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: 00

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at triple-digit odds in two soft-ground bumpers in December; makes no appeal on today's hurdling debut.
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6

6th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

14:30 Fontwell

Lucky Mac

11st 5lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Andy Irvine

in rear, pushed along before 4th, struggling and reminders after 4th

150/1

11th

10

31st Dec 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Warwick

Lucky Mac

11st 2lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Andy Irvine

Struggled to get competitive when a big-priced outsider for recent debut at Plumpton (soft).

100/1

10th

9

20th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 1f 164y

Class 5

15:35 Plumpton

Lucky Mac

11st 0lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Andy Irvine

always towards rear

100/1

Form: P

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up when 125-1 for last month's belated debut at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft); tries a longer trip here.
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10

6th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

14:30 Fontwell

Kings Kuroshio

10st 12lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

in touch with leaders on outer, mistake 2nd

100/1

18

7th Jan 2023

Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

12:55 Wincanton

Kings Kuroshio

11st 1lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

held up in rear, pushed along 2nd

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £191.90
Straight Forecast £285.19
Trifecta £1043.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kilbeg King

POSTDATA:

Red Windsor

LAMBOURN:

Star Flyer

RP Ratings:

Red Happy

The Guardian:

Star Flyer

The Sun:

Star Flyer

Daily Mail:

Red Windsor

The Star:

Red Windsor

Daily Record:

Red Windsor

WEST COUNTRY:

Kilbeg King

The Times:

Kilbeg King

Telegraph:

Kilbeg King

D Express:

Kilbeg King

Daily Mirror:

Kilbeg King