February 11 / 16.43 Newbury

16.43

Good

Betfair Racing Only Better Podcast Bumper (A Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Listed Race) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £12529
  • 2m 0f 69y
  • Class 1
  • 10 runners
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Betfair Racing Only Better Podcast Bumper (A Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Listed Race) (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 11 D

Last run: 172 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Clearcut winner of two good-ground bumpers last summer for Ian Williams, readily landing odds at Fontwell on second occasion; meets sterner opposition here but impossible to discount; new yard had first winner on Thursday.
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

20th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Ffos Las

Aslukgoes

11st 2lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Good bumper form (three wins, including Listed) and a novice hurdle winner (all on good); nowhere near that level in two handicaps for current yard and cheekpieces are now turned to; the prospect of softening ground is a further concern.

10/1

4th

4

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:40 Southwell

Aslukgoes

11st 5lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

Lightly raced since Listed bumper win in February 2023; ran as though something was amiss when upped to 2m4f for handicap debut in August but battled well for narrow success in Worcester maiden hurdle (2m, good) two starts ago and remains open to further improvement if back on song here.

11/2

7

31st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Worcester

Aslukgoes

11st 10lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

Won Listed bumper in February 2023 and returned from very long absence with 19l second on hurdle debut here (2m, good) in May; won 2m maiden hurdle here (good) last month and has potential off his opening mark; player.

11/4

8/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 12/3

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
6yo who shaped well when second in a warm race at Ayr (good) in April 2021 and ran a cracker after a long absence when third to Bowenspark at Warwick (soft) on New Year's Eve; he's bred primarily for the Flat and today's return to less testing conditions may well play to his strengths; interesting candidate.
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1st

1

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 2

13:43 Ayr

Masaccio

12st 0lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Flat-bred gelding who hasn't convinced on two previous attempts at 3m, the latest a Grade 1 novice at Kempton in December; however, he rallied for third at Cheltenham (nearly 2m5f, soft) in January and kept on well when filling the same position in the Plate at the Festival (extended 2m4f, good to soft); worth another go at this trip and could have a part to play.

3/1

1st

1

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 2

13:43 Ayr

Masaccio

12st 0lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

in touch with leaders

3/1

3rd

9

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Masaccio

11st 1lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Found immediate improvement for the switch to fences when winning on chase debut at Newbury (2m4f, good) in November; useful, persevering efforts in two good 2m4f races since, on that track and when third to Jagwar in a well-contested C&D handicap, and a truly run race kept to this trip will suit; has win possibilities if fitting cheekpieces brisks him up.

7/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 1 D

Last run: 88 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat-bred 4yo; won only a weak contest at Fakenham (2m, good to soft; 9-4) in November on sole start for Roger Varian but did it well; meets a different class of opposition here but he's not dismissed lightly.
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14th

13

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

16:00 Cheltenham

Shinji

10st 12lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

Came good over hurdles in low-grade Southwell handicap (2m, good) in June and has remained in good nick since (2m-2m5f) but others in this line-up have stronger form and/or more potential.

25/1

14th

13

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

16:00 Cheltenham

Shinji

10st 12lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

Came good over hurdles in low-grade Southwell handicap (2m, good) in June and has remained in good nick since (2m-2m5f) but others in this line-up have stronger form and/or more potential.

25/1

5th

7

7th Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

12:40 Ludlow

Shinji

11st 2lb

J: Mr Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Southwell winner in June (2m, good) but was no match for Parikarma next time and again wasn't at his best when a beaten favourite at Perth; cheekpieces are replaced by a hood that hasn't done wonders for him previously; stamina to prove over this far.

15/2

Form: 11 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
From a useful family and unbeaten in double-figure fields at Uttoxeter (good) and Warwick (soft; got up close home) towards the end of last year; leading contender on form and may be open to further improvement.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 4

17:42 Ffos Las

Bowenspark

12st 1lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Came good over fences with small-field win at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) in February but was not in the same form on his latest outing and ran poorly the only previous time he wore cheekpieces; others look safer.

8/1

5th

4

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:08 Uttoxeter

Bowenspark

11st 2lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Henry Daly

Dual bumper and hurdle winner; mixed results in his first three runs over fences but he really got his act together when justifying favouritism at Bangor (2m5f, soft) last month; that was a four-runner race but he forged clear in the closing stages and a 6lb rise looks fair; shortlisted.

9/4

1st

3

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

17:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Bowenspark

11st 5lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Henry Daly

Useful bumper horse and hurdler but has always struggled with consistency, a pattern that's threatening to continue over fences; however, if in the same form as when second to a sharp improver at Southwell two runs back (2m4f, good to soft; fine on soft) he'd have every chance.

5/1

Form: 12 BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Half-brother Thyme White is smart over jumps for these connections; made winning debut in the fog at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) and performed even better when a close second of 14 in Listed event at Cheltenham (1m6f, soft) a month later; should have no problem with this longer trip; big shout.
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6

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Ffos Las

Meatloaf

11st 11lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Paul Nicholls

Placed off 1lb lower at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) in January and is also suited by faster ground but weakened tamely on latest outing and has basically become a shade disappointing; sports first-time cheekpieces.

12/1

6th

2

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 181y

Class 4

16:20 Doncaster

Meatloaf

11st 11lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Paul Nicholls

Won twice in his novice season (2m/2m3f, good to soft/good); yet to win a handicap but fair third at Wincanton last time (2m4f, soft); suited by drier ground.

4/1

3rd

2

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

14:27 Wincanton

Meatloaf

11st 10lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Paul Nicholls

Not in top form in two handicaps (at about 2m) since returning from lengthy absence and wind surgery; this could be more his trip but he has questions to answer now.

10/1

Form: 4

Last run: 73 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weak in market and faded into 17l fourth of 15 at Ludlow (good to soft; 13-2) in November; the winner has since followed up in a Listed race but the overall form looks just fair; now returns from a second wind operation.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

7th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

15:42 Fontwell

Brave Jen

11st 5lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: Cynthia Woods

Won twice for Tom Ellis (2m1f/2m) towards end of last year but suffered 28l defeats on both starts for new stable in February/March (2m/2m4f) and returns from six-month break with quite a bit to prove.

25/1

5th

4

10th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 114y

Class 4

17:00 Plumpton

Brave Jen

11st 9lb

J: Mr Jack Andrews

T: Cynthia Woods

Won maiden hurdle at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) and a handicap at Market Rasen (2m, soft) when with Tom Ellis; subsequently changed hands for £5,000; well below that form when last of eight at Huntingdon last month on stable debut (2m, good to soft); more needed.

25/1

8th

5

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:55 Huntingdon

Brave Jen

11st 9lb

J: Mr Jack Andrews

T: Cynthia Woods

raced in third

7/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 105 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to the smart Sevarano and looked a useful prospect when making a winning debut at Ascot (good; 7-2) in October; that race has thrown up several winners (including the reopposing Ledders); may be the stable's second string on jockey bookings but still commands major respect.
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3

8th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 10y

Class 3

16:45 Sandown

Fire Flyer

11st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Eventually lost his form over hurdles last season, and following a revival over fences at Exeter (2m1f) in December, he was pulled up (bled) at Kempton on Boxing Day; something to prove.

7/1

Form: 139 D BF

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Easy winner on debut at Ffos Las and ran even better when third in Cheltenham Listed race (also on good ground) in November; might have been unsuited by more testing conditions when down the field at Chepstow (soft) just after Christmas; has to bounce back but it's certainly possible.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

30th Aug 2024

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

18:10 Fontwell

Cape Vidal

11st 8lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

jumped right on occasions, prominent, went third after 4 out, no extra when lost third towards finish

5/1

3rd

8

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Worcester

Cape Vidal

11st 3lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

in touch with leaders

9/1

3rd

9

19th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Worcester

Cape Vidal

11st 6lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

midfield, headway after 9th, not fluent 4 out, outpaced 2 out, switched left approaching last, kept on run-in, not pace to challenge

6/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 106 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beat a well-backed favourite on debut at Uttoxeter (good; 11-4) in October and that rival went one better at Chepstow over Christmas in runaway style; represents a yard in sparkling form, including with recent bumper runners; promising type, high on the list.
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3rd

3

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

14:40 Perth

Go To War

11st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

After a brief stint over fences he got back on track in beating 14 rivals over 3m at Windsor (soft) under a positive ride; however, there was a further reminder of his inconsistency when he dropped away tamely at Haydock in February; what does heighten interest is a pretty good record when fresh.

8/1

7th

9

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

15:50 Haydock

Go To War

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Nicky Henderson

Back to form with a bang returned to hurdles when fending off Doughmore Bay in a valuable 3m handicap at Windsor (soft) 27 days ago; allowed to bowl along at the head of affairs in that contest and there's possible competition for the lead from the likes of Red Dirt Road, Stone's Throw and Stay Away Fay here; still no surprise were he to progress again, though.

9/1

1st

14

18th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Windsor

Go To War

10st 4lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Two chase efforts this season leave a doubt over his current form; disappointing in last hurdles attempt so there are enough reasons to oppose him in this competitive race.

20/1

Form: 41 D

Last run: 68 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
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3rd

2

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

13:40 Fontwell

Ledders

11st 5lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Nick Gifford

held up in rear, detached and niggled along 3rd, joined main group 5th, outpaced 7th, kept on from 2 out, went remote third run-in

20/1

3rd

2

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

13:40 Fontwell

Ledders

11st 5lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Nick Gifford

held up in rear, detached and niggled along 3rd, joined main group 5th, outpaced 7th, kept on from 2 out, went remote third run-in

20/1

7th

5

17th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

14:02 Fontwell

Ledders

11st 7lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Fairly useful in bumpers in 2022 but off 718 days before pulling up at Lingfield (2m3f, soft; 33-1) on hurdle debut last month; entitled to have improved for that and likely to make his mark over hurdles at some point given his bumper ability but probably best watched at present; tongue-tie added.

20/1

Non-runners

Go To War, Ledders

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £49.00
Straight Forecast £44.17
Trifecta £752.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Meatloaf

RP Ratings:

Bowenspark

TOPSPEED:

Go To War

WEST COUNTRY:

Fire Flyer

SPOTLIGHT:

Masaccio

D Express:

Meatloaf

The Sun:

Meatloaf

The Star:

Meatloaf

Daily Record:

Meatloaf

Telegraph:

Bowenspark

The Guardian:

Bowenspark

Daily Mirror:

Bowenspark

The Times:

Go To War

Daily Mail:

Go To War