May 17 / 14.50 Worcester

14.50

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Visit Dr Newland’s New Website richardnewlandracing.com Open Maiden NH Flat Race (Cat 3 Elim’) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £2614.08
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Visit Dr Newland’s New Website richardnewlandracing.com Open Maiden NH Flat Race (Cat 3 Elim’) (GBB)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 5- BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't live up to market expectations when a fading fifth at Huntingdon (soft; 3-1) last month but shaped as though he needed the experience; with leading yard and no surprise if he took a major step forward.
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8th

4

15th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 97y

Class 3

15:50 Haydock

Fierce Warrior

11st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

The furthest he's been was 3m2f when he rallied to win from Red Delta in a small field at Doncaster (soft; made most) in November; something amiss next time but he was back on song for second at Carlisle (3m, good to soft; probably effective on good) on latest outing, making it good runs on both his starts in cheekpieces; up 2lb but needs a close look.

4/1

2nd

4

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 2

15:52 Carlisle

Fierce Warrior

11st 9lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Flopped badly last time when bidding for a Doncaster double but had looked open to further progress and may rebound; 1-1 in cheekpieces (hurdles win last March); not written off.

5/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
25,000euros 3yo; half-brother to Grade 2 hurdle winner Birchdale and useful hurdler Sonny Crockett; unraced dam from good jumping family; interesting newcomer from stable with respectable 10% strike-rate in bumpers in last five seasons.
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9

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Onewaywest

10st 10lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Improved sort this season, winning handicaps at Warwick and Wetherby despite jumping to his right; wasn't at his best in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham, but the return to a right-handed track should suit so considered.

33/1

14th

22

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Onewaywest

10st 5lb

J: Elliott England

T: Ben Pauling

Won from the front in 2m3f/2m4f, soft-ground handicaps at Warwick and Wetherby despite jumping out to his right; in contention when falling next time and second to Ace Of Spades at Huntingdon (upped markedly to 3m1f, soft) was creditable, but he keeps going up the weights and this return to a left-handed track is a concern.

33/1

2nd

3

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 2

15:15 Huntingdon

Onewaywest

11st 6lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

Won 2m3f handicaps at Warwick and Wetherby (both on soft) despite jumping out to his right and, although headed, was still in contention when crashing out at the final flight at Kempton on Boxing Day (2m5f, good); raised an annoying 3lb for that and has stamina to prove over this far, but he's a 7yo on the rise.

4/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Who's That (2m2f-2m3f hurdle/chase) and Mount Rushmoore (point); in-form yard won this with a well-backed newcomer last year and he needs a close look.
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5th

4

18th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

15:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Teds Gift

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

didn't always jump with fluency, prominent, outpaced from 3 out

7/2

5th

4

18th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

15:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Teds Gift

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Placed in his first two bumpers before battling well to win at Ludlow in December; held in sixth of 16 on his hurdling debut at Ludlow (2m5f, soft) in January but he still showed promise behind a fairly useful rival in that race; sets the standard on that form and he's respected back in trip.

7/2

6th

13

5th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

15:20 Ludlow

Teds Gift

11st 8lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Placed in his first two bumpers before battling well to win here (2m, soft) on his return last month; out of a half-sister to a fairly useful jumps winner (2m2f/2m3f) and he should have a future in this sphere; needs close look on hurdling debut.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
2,200euros 3yo; third foal; dam 2m5f hurdle winner; not ideal to see equipment applied on debut but yard has a good strke-rate (22%) in bumpers in recent seasons; withdrawn due to unsuitable ground at Ludlow (good to soft) earlier this month.
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4th

2

22nd Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 114y

Class 4

14:20 Plumpton

Call Her Clever

11st 4lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: D J Jeffreys

led, headed before 3 out, weakened before 2 out, left in modest fourth last

33/1

7

21st Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

14:05 Market Rasen

Call Her Clever

10st 11lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: D J Jeffreys

Showed only minor promise in two bumpers for David Pipe last year but returns to racing under rules after winning maiden point by 15l in April; subsequently changed hands for £4,000; market may guide on stable debut.

8/1

6th

9

21st Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Worcester

Call Her Clever

10st 7lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Just over a length behind Ted's Gift when fourth on last month's C&D debut; sported a hood and tongue-strap then but just the latter now.

8/1

Form: 5-

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only 5-1 at Warwick (2m, soft) in March but he ran green before finishing a remote fifth of seven; should know more this time but he needs a transformation on this switch to faster ground.
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7

24th Mar 2024

Good

2m 7f 118y

Class 4

15:55 Ascot

Touch Of Thunder

11st 6lb

J: James Best

T: Camilla Poulton

Not disgraced in any of his three qualifying races (all 2m4f) but was beaten about 33l when fifth on handicap debut at Fontwell (2m5f, soft) in January and is difficult to enthuse over after that.

25/1

5th

1

28th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

13:45 Fontwell

Touch Of Thunder

12st 0lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Camilla Poulton

Not disgraced in any of his three qualifying races, the last two in good-quality 2m4f Newbury novices; in much calmer waters for today's handicap debut and ought to get much more competitive this time.

9/2

6th

13

20th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 3

14:35 Newbury

Touch Of Thunder

11st 0lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Camilla Poulton

22l sixth of 12 when 150-1 over C&D (good to soft) last time was improvement but he's surely best watched until going handicapping.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; half-brother to winners Gain De Cause (2m3f-2m5f hurdle/chase), Cariatide (French 2m1f hurdle/2m2f chase) and Expressioniste (French 1m4f AQPS); one of two newcomers for the yard and interesting to see how he figures in market.
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2

10th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 59y

Class 5

15:38 Sedgefield

Jongleur DEtoiles

11st 9lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Multiple hurdles winner at up to 3m2f, including on a sound surface; 0-6 over fences but went very close having looked the likely winner at Doncaster (3m2f, good to soft) latest; big player from an unchanged mark, if repeating that effort.

13/8

2nd

2

13th Mar 2026

Good

3m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:39 Doncaster

Jongleur DEtoiles

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Two wins over hurdles last season (3m/3m2f, good/good to soft); has failed to finish in three of his five starts over fences, best run when second at Taunton in December (2m7f, good); could go well but a bit risky.

13/2

5

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 150y

Class 4

14:51 Taunton

Jongleur DEtoiles

11st 6lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Neil Mulholland

Four-time hurdle winner but he's 0-4 over fences, and he jumped left throughout and was beaten when he fell here (2m7f, heavy) two weeks ago; that was his second non-completion as a chaser and others are preferred.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
£7,000 3yo; second foal; dam 2m6f-3m1f hurdle winner, sister to bumper and 2m4f-2m7f hurdle winner The Road Ahead; has quite a lot of stamina in her pedigree and this 4yo could be a longer-term prospect.
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9

25th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:45 Perth

Princess Unique

10st 8lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Unexposed after only six hurdling starts and was very respectable fourth at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) in July, but performed poorly on her latest outing and needs to learn to settle much better.

20/1

12

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Worcester

Princess Unique

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Running in only her second handicap when beaten under 6l at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) in July and that's something she might build on now sent over further; 9lb out of the weights but Dylan Johnston can claim 5lb now (unlike last time); tongue-tie joins hood.

16/1

4th

5

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

13:45 Market Rasen

Princess Unique

10st 9lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Well beaten in three run-of-the-mill maidens last summer (2m-2m2f) and unseated rider at first flight when reappearing in a handicap in May; has no form claims but remains unexposed at this level.

8/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Prominent up to a point at Exeter (good; 7-1) last month but he ended up tailed off and can only be watched after that low-key start.
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1

17th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Worcester

Sweet Threat

11st 2lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Tom George

Prominent up to a point at Exeter (good; 7-1) last month but he ended up tailed off and can only be watched after that low-key start.

16/1

5

13th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Warwick

Sweet Threat

11st 2lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Tom George

Prominent up to a point at Exeter (good; 7-1) but ended up tailed off.

50/1

12th

9

21st Apr 2023

Good

2m 0f 161y

Class 5

20:05 Exeter

Sweet Threat

11st 2lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Tom George

12,000euros yearling out of an unraced sister to Prix La Haye Jousselin winner Turgot; yard can find the odd bumper winner, but has sent out only five runners in this sphere all season.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam unraced, out of bumper/2m3f hurdle winning half-sister to useful 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Wicklow Lad; yard 0-8 in bumpers in recent seasons; probably best watched on debut.
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2

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

16:18 Uttoxeter

Tarbuck

11st 13lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Claire Dyson

Sole success came over C&D on soft ground; beaten a long way both starts this season but he's now back to his winning mark and a return to Uttoxeter could spark a revival.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam 1m1f-1m4f Flat and 2m7f hurdle winner, half-sister to 1m4f-2m Flat and 2m3f-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Master Burbidge; yard 13% in bumpers last season; needs watching in market on debut.
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7th

4

22nd Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Worcester

Charia

10st 13lb

J: Thomasina Eyston

T: Neil Mulholland

Tailed off when pulled up in his two previous visits to this track.

100/1

4

28th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:28 Worcester

Charia

10st 9lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Neil Mulholland

Attracted support ahead of last month's C&D debut but was pulled up; tongue-strap now fitted; worth monitoring in the market again

14/1

4

17th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Worcester

Charia

10st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Neil Mulholland

Second foal; dam 1m1f-1m4f Flat and 2m7f hurdle winner, half-sister to 1m4f-2m Flat and 2m3f-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Master Burbidge; yard 13% in bumpers last season; needs watching in market on debut.

8/1

Non-runners

Sweet Threat, Tarbuck

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.40
Straight Forecast £19.68
Trifecta £72.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Fierce Warrior

SPOTLIGHT:

Ted's Gift

Telegraph:

Jongleur D'Etoiles

Daily Mirror:

Onewaywest

WEST COUNTRY:

Ted's Gift

The Guardian:

Ted's Gift

The Sun:

Ted's Gift

POSTDATA:

Fierce Warrior

LAMBOURN:

Fierce Warrior

The Times:

Fierce Warrior

Daily Mail:

Fierce Warrior

D Express:

Fierce Warrior

The Star:

Fierce Warrior

Daily Record:

Fierce Warrior