November 09 / 12.40 Newbury

12.40

Good To Soft

Agetur UK Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5446
  • 2m 0f 69y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Agetur UK Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/7 (Won)

  • Win: £1.34
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 11- D

Last run: 250 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Changed hands for £340,000 after winning Irish maiden point (3m, soft) in February 2022 and he impressed at Doncaster early this year in his two bumpers for Neil Mulholland (2m, good to soft/good); now with Nicky Henderson (remains in same ownership) and he's an exciting prospect for hurdles.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 3

14:40 Chepstow

Willmount

10st 6lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Rebecca Curtis

Did not fulfill his potential over hurdles for Nicky Henderson but, following a layoff, positives can be drawn from both chase runs for new stable this season; ran well until weakening into third here (2m7f, good to soft) in December and should benefit from this drop back in trip.

6/1

2

28th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 3

15:28 Ffos Las

Willmount

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Brace

T: Rebecca Curtis

Impressed on hurdling debut for Nicky Henderson in November 2023 but completed only one of three subsequent hurdling starts, when fifth of eight in Kempton handicap (2m, good to soft) in December; changed hands for £22,000 in May and it's hard to know what to expect from him on stable/chase debut.

9/1

2

28th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 3

15:28 Ffos Las

Willmount

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Brace

T: Rebecca Curtis

Impressed on hurdling debut for Nicky Henderson in November 2023 but completed only one of three subsequent hurdling starts, when fifth of eight in Kempton handicap (2m, good to soft) in December; changed hands for £22,000 in May and it's hard to know what to expect from him on stable/chase debut.

9/1

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Could do with settling better on this second hurdle start but he showed some promise when 10l runner-up at Wincanton (1m7f, good) three weeks ago and this talented Flat maiden is open to improvement for his top yard.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

1

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:25 Market Rasen

Beny Nahar Road

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Henry Hogarth

Has stronger form over fences and uncompetitive in two races on his return to hurdling; reservations for now.

20/1

4th

6

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

16:10 Hexham

Beny Nahar Road

11st 1lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Henry Hogarth

0-9 over hurdles and has the stronger form over fences but is accordingly handicapped and didn't run badly back over hurdles last month, where lack of a recent run told late; could be involved with that outing behind him.

20/1

8th

9

27th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:08 Cartmel

Beny Nahar Road

11st 1lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Henry Hogarth

Better chaser than hurdler but handicapped accordingly and has placed form in this discipline; however, he has been off since falling over fences in September.

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 1/P- D BF

Last run: 359 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Absent since being pulled up on hurdle debut at Lingfield (2m, soft) last November; however, he was sent off at odds-on having won a bumper by 5l at Kempton (2m, good to soft) on his only other start, and it will be interesting to see how he goes in the betting on this comeback.
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Verdict Starting price

3

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:47 Stratford

Onewayortother

11st 12lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Toby Lawes

0-4 over fences but placed off 4lb higher in first-time cheekpieces at Southwell (2m4f, good) last autumn; probably needed the run this month when returning from a layoff and he looks interesting both over this new trip and with that outing behind him.

10/1

3

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:47 Stratford

Onewayortother

11st 12lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Toby Lawes

0-4 over fences but placed off 4lb higher in first-time cheekpieces at Southwell (2m4f, good) last autumn; probably needed the run this month when returning from a layoff and he looks interesting both over this new trip and with that outing behind him.

10/1

3rd

9

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:05 Southwell

Onewayortother

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

1-1 in bumpers, but his hurdles form rather regressed after returning a year ago; has finished third of five in both starts over fences and may have needed the run after six months off at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) 20 days ago; the step back up in trip may suit and he's not dismissed.

6/1

Form: 62211-

Last run: 228 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over hurdles in France last November (2m2f, heavy) and he comfortably won two 4yo chases there (2m2f, very soft/heavy) this March; has joined up-and-coming trainer for British career and could play a leading role now back over hurdles.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

16

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 2

15:30 Aintree

Joker De Mai

12st 0lb

J: Mr R James

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

7-1 when early faller at the Chair in this last year; this 7yo was an eye-catching third at Ludlow in February on penultimate start, having been hampered, but needs to step up on this season's handicap form if he's to threaten.

20/1

3rd

2

20th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Warwick

Joker De Mai

11st 7lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

Returned to form when finishing third at Ludlow (2m4f, soft) recently, when back up in trip on his third start for this yard; he came clear with two progressive opponents last time, despite being hampered in the back straight, and could have a big part to play today.

5/2

3rd

2

4th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 3

14:58 Ludlow

Joker De Mai

11st 13lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

Won a hunter chase under former owner David Maxwell in March; sold for £90,000 in October; his quiet stable debut was at Cheltenham and he showed more at Newbury when about 11l off the winner (2m); returning to slower ground over further could be beneficial; respected.

8/1

Form: 57/

Last run: 694 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner (3m, good) who was an encouraging fifth on bumper debut at Sandown (2m, soft) in November 2021; absent since soundly beaten over C&D (good to soft) that December but returns with new yard in good form (was with the now-retired Oliver Sherwood); watch betting.
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Verdict Starting price

5

24th Sep 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Warwick

Crypto Currency

11st 2lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Point winner; didn't hang about over hurdles and has run well in all three chases over 2m4f, including here; finished his final race out strongly and stepping up to 3m should be just the ticket.

13/2

3rd

2

19th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Worcester

Crypto Currency

11st 12lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Won Northern Irish point; lightly raced under rules; encouraging third on chasing/handicap debut at Warwick (2m4f, good) in May and produced a similar performance when third at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last month; has each-way claims at least.

4/1

3rd

14

28th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Uttoxeter

Crypto Currency

11st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Very lightly raced 7yo who made a quite promising chase/handicap debut when third of five at Warwick (2m4f, good) in May; no surprise if he makes the necessary progress.

13/2

Form: P-

Last run: 236 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
There's potential in his pedigree but he was pulled up at 125-1 on his debut at Kempton (2m5f, soft) in March; has since left Pat Phelan (remains in same ownership) and a transformation is needed on his stable debut.
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Verdict Starting price

2

10th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 164y

Class 5

15:00 Plumpton

Celtic Ned

11st 9lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Yet to fire over fences but his best hurdle efforts would make him of interest off his reduced mark; better ground could help, as could blinkers, and he's one to watch in the market.

4/1

6th

2

23rd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 5f 135y

Class 5

14:30 Fontwell

Celtic Ned

11st 10lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Soundly beaten in the autumn on his two chase starts but didn't run badly when fourth of six at Wincanton last time in a race that has worked out well; this lightly raced 7yo is on a handy mark on last season's best hurdle form and today's race may not take much winning; interesting.

5/1

4th

1

21st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

13:15 Wincanton

Celtic Ned

12st 0lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

raced in fourth, lost position but in touch with leaders from 5th, headway 13th, went third 4 out, weakened before 2 out

9/2

Form: 232-6

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only sixth on hurdle debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) last month and needs to jump better, but if finding fluency he could tap back into the promise shown in bumpers (on good/soft); not discounted.
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5

24th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

14:25 Cheltenham

King William Rufus

11st 3lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Two wins last season, the latter when holding on gamely in 16-runner handicap on New course here (2m1f, good) in April; needs another career-best performance today but still enters calculations.

5/1

1st

8

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 3

17:00 Cheltenham

King William Rufus

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Chris Gordon

Ascot winner in December off 7lb lower (1m7f, good to soft); this represents a welcome drop in grade after contesting two high-profile handicaps and he's not out of it.

8/1

Form: 89

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went close in his fourth and final Irish point but since then he's been well beaten in a bumper and a novice hurdle; needs to raise his game.
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1

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 4

14:15 Fakenham

Bitsnbuckles

12st 1lb

J: Tom Hutsby

T: Olly Murphy

Slightly disappointing when only fourth on his latest outing, but posted career-best form when winning readily by over 6l at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) two starts ago and has an obvious claims if back at that level.

9/2

4th

4

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 181y

Class 4

16:20 Doncaster

Bitsnbuckles

11st 6lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Olly Murphy

Won for the second time over hurdles at Southwell last month (2m4f, good to soft); has a 7lb higher mark; each-way contender.

7/2

1st

8

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:52 Southwell

Bitsnbuckles

10st 13lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

Only win in 11 starts over hurdles was a Huntingdon handicap in January 2024 (2m3f, good to soft); three fair efforts when returning from over a year off in the autumn; each-way chance.

5/1

Form: 0-8

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Things could click at some point and a market check is advised, but he's been tailed off on both starts (bumper then novice hurdle)
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5th

2

11th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:25 Ludlow

Jaxonne

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Easily won a division of this last year (good) and he returned to form when second at Wincanton (2m4f, good) in March last time; key player.

5/2

5th

2

11th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:25 Ludlow

Jaxonne

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Easily won a division of this last year (good) and he returned to form when second at Wincanton (2m4f, good) in March last time; key player.

5/2

Form: 0/

Last run: 595 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third in a point in January 2022 but pulled up next time and tailed off on rules debut in novice hurdle at Chepstow that March; probably best watched on this comeback run.
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2nd

7

10th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

12:12 Uttoxeter

Im On My Way

11st 2lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Neil Mulholland

Improving mare who did it fairly easily last month at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft; won on soft) and the second in that race has run well since; could take a further 10lb rise in her stride.

11/4

7

10th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

12:12 Uttoxeter

Im On My Way

11st 2lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Neil Mulholland

Improving mare who did it fairly easily last month at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft; won on soft) and the second in that race has run well since; could take a further 10lb rise in her stride.

11/4

1st

1

6th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

14:55 Chepstow

Im On My Way

12st 0lb

J: Mr J W Hendrick

T: Neil Mulholland

Shrugged off a 10lb rise to win on her reappearance at Ffos Las (3m, good to soft) last month to land her third successive win in completed starts; up another 6lb but has scope and may well follow up.

11/4

Form: 8-6

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
He won on the Flat in Germany last year but has been soundly beaten at 22-1 then 25-1 on his two hurdle starts, and others are preferred.
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4

4th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

16:20 Hereford

Good Lord

11st 13lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Won a handicap hurdle after wind surgery at Plumpton in January (2m, good to soft) and went close to defying a 7lb rise next time; backed into 4-1 for last month's chase debut at Sedgefield (after a break) and ran well for a long way; could strip fitter here.

4/1

4

4th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

16:20 Hereford

Good Lord

11st 13lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Won a handicap hurdle after wind surgery at Plumpton in January (2m, good to soft) and went close to defying a 7lb rise next time; backed into 4-1 for last month's chase debut at Sedgefield (after a break) and ran well for a long way; could strip fitter here.

4/1

4th

4

9th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 77y

Class 4

15:28 Sedgefield

Good Lord

11st 7lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Improved after a wind op and for switch to handicaps over hurdles early in the year, winning at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) and finishing second at Market Rasen; makes chase debut after 246-day break; could go well.

5/1

Form: 7526-

Last run: 207 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bred for the Flat but he showed promise in bumpers (on soft and good ground) and has each-way claims if taking to hurdles at the first attempt.
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1st

3

27th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

17:07 Uttoxeter

Crystal Mer

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Hughie Morrison

Landed a gamble on stable debut over 2m here and might well have defied the 10lb rise on his return visit had he kept himself closer to the winner; up another 4lb but this longer trip promises to help him.

4/1

3

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

20:30 Uttoxeter

Crystal Mer

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Hughie Morrison

Still only a 6yo and, on stable debut, it was quite a gamble he landed when sent off odds-on for a C&D handicap (good to soft) a month ago, winning readily under a confident Sean Bowen; could still be well treated despite the 10lb hike.

9/4

10

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:05 Uttoxeter

Crystal Mer

10st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Hughie Morrison

Ex-Paul Webber; 0-6 over hurdles but creditable third in a Plumpton handicap (2m, good) in May last year when last seen out; chance off 4lb lower on stable debut.

6/1

Form: 8

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
14-1, well-beaten last of eight on debut in novice hurdle at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) recently and it's best to look elsewhere.
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12

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

15:00 Plumpton

Tooting

10st 2lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Neil Mulholland

Uncompetitive in three novices at about 2m; raised markedly in trip for handicap debut but she's 8lb out of the weights.

20/1

12

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

15:00 Plumpton

Tooting

10st 2lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Neil Mulholland

Uncompetitive in three novices at about 2m; raised markedly in trip for handicap debut but she's 8lb out of the weights.

20/1

10th

14

10th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Warwick

Tooting

10st 12lb

J: Thomasina Eyston

T: Neil Mulholland

towards rear, outpaced and struggling 4th

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £7.50
Straight Forecast £6.93
Trifecta £50.20

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Joker De Mai

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Beny Nahar Road

Daily Mirror:

Joker De Mai

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