November 09 / 13.15 Newbury

13.15

Good To Soft

Watch Weekend Winner With BetVictor Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £10033.9
  • 2m 7f 86y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Watch Weekend Winner With BetVictor Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 431-3 D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner who progressed nicely as a novice hurdler, culminating with 2m7f novice success; finished 10l behind Pull Again Green on his switch to fences at Chepstow when his jumping could have been sharper; improvement on the cards if he's learned from that.
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7

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

17:16 Newbury

Inch House

11st 12lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Paul Nicholls

Has essentially become disappointing since his novice season but he did run well first time back in a strong Cheltenham handicap (3m1f, good) and this is his hunter chase debut; disappointing if he's not involved.

4/1

14

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Cheltenham

Inch House

10st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Well handicapped if back to his peak and he does have Cheltenham form; ran no race on his debut for Paul Nicholls but the second run can be excused after he suffered interference; still only an 8yo and a revival is not out of the question by any means.

25/1

5

28th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 214y

Class 2

14:20 Newbury

Inch House

11st 6lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Won twice here late last year but started hanging badly left subsequently and ran poorly here in February on his final completion; left Jonjo O'Neill and reappeared with a disappointing show here four weeks ago in a race he won last term; may have needed that run but connections also now reach for cheekpieces; should stay and is well handicapped if back to his peak.

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: /2121-

Last run: 236 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who enjoyed a productive season in novice hurdles and really impressed the final time at Kempton (2m5f, soft); this will be his first handicap but he brings bags of potential to fences; respected.
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6th

5

22nd Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 187y

Class 2

14:40 Newbury

Theatre Man

11st 1lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Launched chasing career with three good runs last season but fell next time and suffered heavy defeats in his three starts since; this should be a good mark but plenty now seems to depend on January's wind surgery.

5/1

4th

2

10th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

13:42 Uttoxeter

Theatre Man

11st 6lb

J: David Bass

T: Richard J Bandey

Launched chasing career with three good runs last season, most notably when chasing home subsequent dual Grade 1 runner-up Ginny's Destiny at Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft) in January; holds strong claims here if judged on that evidence but was a disappointing favourite when returned to Cheltenham for seasonal debut in October and needs to rebound.

4/1

4th

2

10th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

13:42 Uttoxeter

Theatre Man

11st 6lb

J: David Bass

T: Richard J Bandey

Launched chasing career with three good runs last season, most notably when chasing home subsequent dual Grade 1 runner-up Ginny's Destiny at Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft) in January; holds strong claims here if judged on that evidence but was a disappointing favourite when returned to Cheltenham for seasonal debut in October and needs to rebound.

4/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 5-1113

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Won his last three races as a hurdler (2m2f-2m5f) and under a positive ride he was a credible third on his switch to fences in a recent handicap at Cheltenham (2m4f, good); unwise to underestimate.
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11th

9

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 3

17:00 Cheltenham

Way Out

10st 13lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Anthony Charlton

On a good mark if able to rediscover his peak form but his debut for this yard was disappointing and that was back in August.

33/1

11th

9

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 3

17:00 Cheltenham

Way Out

10st 13lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Anthony Charlton

On a good mark if able to rediscover his peak form but his debut for this yard was disappointing and that was back in August.

33/1

5th

5

31st Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 2

15:55 Newton Abbot

Way Out

10st 11lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Anthony Charlton

in touch with leaders, prominent before 3rd, mistake 4 out

10/1

Form: 223P-1 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
0-7 over fences last season but had some notable form and he readily accounted for inexperienced opposition on his return over 3m at Ludlow (good to soft), defying market weakness; 6lb rise fair enough and, armed with all his knowhow, he should be a factor.
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10th

11

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 2

15:20 Haydock

Neon Moon

11st 1lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

He won a four-runner handicap at Ascot (2m5f, good) in November but has failed to kick on subsequently, proving no match for Genois and Outlaw Peter when fifth at Exeter (2m3f, good to soft) four weeks ago.

18/1

5th

4

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 3

15:40 Exeter

Neon Moon

11st 7lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Won an uncompetitive race by Ascot standards in November (2m5f) and then only fourth of six at Ludlow; fell mid-race back at Ascot last time; bit to prove on the balance of this form in the last 12 months.

15/2

Form: /533-2

Last run: 185 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Bumper and dual hurdle winner; ran right up to his best when narrowly foiled in a 2m7f handicap hurdle at Worcester (good; won on soft) on his final appearance in May and he's bred to be a chaser; remains in same ownership despite changing yards.
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5th

9

9th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 86y

Class 3

13:15 Newbury

Come On Gruff

10st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Henry Oliver

Bumper and dual hurdle winner; ran right up to his best when narrowly foiled in a 2m7f handicap hurdle at Worcester (good; won on soft) on his final appearance in May and he's bred to be a chaser; remains in same ownership despite changing yards.

20/1

2nd

4

8th May 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Worcester

Come On Gruff

11st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Tom George

Lightly raced 7yo who was placed on two of his three starts last season, more recently when third at Exeter (2m7f, good to soft) last month; will be favoured by the forecast rain and probably won't be far away.

8/1

3rd

3

11th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 4

15:45 Exeter

Come On Gruff

11st 8lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Tom George

midfield, dropped to rear after 2nd, pushed along after 4 out, ridden and outpaced before 3 out

13/2

Form: 62-112 D BF

Last run: 164 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Won two staying handicap hurdles earlier this year for Oliver Sherwood and coped well with a rise in the weights to finish second at Cartmel when My Bobby Dazzler was about 8lb behind in third; has another 6lb rise to cope with but only a 5yo and he has useful chasers in his pedigree.
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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: /1136- BF

Last run: 230 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been at Chepstow, a bumper and two hurdles during the opening half of last season; held his own in a Grade 2 afterwards and failed to give his running when a beaten favourite on handicap debut here the final time (first run over 3m); chasing was always going to be his job.
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8

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

13:35 Haydock

Knowsley Road

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Having had wind surgery he returned to form with a win at Taunton (3m, soft) last month; he's 4lb higher in this hotter race but appeared to idle in front last time so could have more left in the tank; has won on good to soft ground, unraced on good.

7/1

8

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

13:35 Haydock

Knowsley Road

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Having had wind surgery he returned to form with a win at Taunton (3m, soft) last month; he's 4lb higher in this hotter race but appeared to idle in front last time so could have more left in the tank; has won on good to soft ground, unraced on good.

7/1

1st

3

11th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 3

15:53 Taunton

Knowsley Road

11st 9lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Paul Nicholls

Tailed off on handicap hurdle debut on final run last season and has struggled over fences on both runs this term; something to prove but he's had a wind op, which may help him recapture the promise shown when third in a Grade 2 novice hurdle at Warwick (2m5f, heavy) last January; not ruled out.

13/2

Form: 524-31

Last run: 147 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdle winner who won a point back in 2020 and he stayed on best to beat three rivals on his debut over fences at Worcester in June (2m4f handicap, good; has won on soft); this will take more winning but he's only 2lb higher.
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4th

5

25th May 2026

Good

3m 5f 80y

Class 3

15:58 Cartmel

My Bobby Dazzler

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Ended last season in good form, winning at Hereford (3m1f, soft) before good second at Haydock (3m1f, good); ran well (over hurdles) on only previous visit to Cartmel and has possibilities if this new trip suits; refused to line up and withdrawn at Aintree recently (8-1 at the time).

7/2

9

15th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 210y

Class 3

18:55 Aintree

My Bobby Dazzler

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Went up 5lb for winning a Class 4 at Hereford (3m1f, soft) and raised another 1lb for his second in a better race at Haydock (3m1f, good), finishing just ahead of Jacks Parrot; this 11yo is thriving and entitled to play a part in the finish.

5/1

2nd

12

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 125y

Class 3

17:05 Haydock

My Bobby Dazzler

11st 1lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Mel Rowley

Put everything together when winning at Hereford (3m1f, soft) six weeks ago under a positive ride from Toby McCain-Mitchell; not discounted but he's up 5lb and this is a stronger race.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-8412 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over fences at the fourth attempt when winning easily at Bangor (3m, good) and, following an 8lb rise, he bumped into a smart chasing recruit at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft); given a further 2lb nudge for that but easy to see him running well.
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3

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 3

15:40 Exeter

Pull Again Green

11st 8lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Three-time chase winner with the form to feature off this mark and a break could have done him good, as his last two efforts weren't great; hard to rule out, for all that this trip is on the sharp side.

10/1

Form: 162-06 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Did well last season over hurdles but he was 25-1 for his recent chase debut at Chepstow and finished well behind both Pull Again Green and Inch House; clearly needs to leave that run well behind.
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1st

8

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 2

13:45 Ayr

Pounding Poet

10st 12lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Close third over hurdles at this meeting 12 months ago (3m, good to soft) and won in that sphere at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) last July; ran pretty well in 5l third at Newbury (2m6f, good) in December when back chasing for the first time since 2023, but this 10yo needs a bigger performance today.

25/1

3

26th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 149y

Class 3

12:40 Aintree

Pounding Poet

11st 12lb

J: Cameron Iles

T: Tom Lacey

Won with this visor back on at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) in July and went close at Cartmel (3m1f, good) the following month; versatile ground-wise and can be in the mix if continuing the good work after a two-month break.

6/1

Form: /2342-

Last run: 224 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden but has shown plenty of promise over fences and a late mistake perhaps cost him the race at Taunton in March (2m7f, heavy); should have every chance.
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6th

6

2nd May 2025

Good

3m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Cheltenham

Mumbo Jumbo

11st 12lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: Mrs G Andrews

Useful chaser for Emma Lavelle; consistent pointer and closely matched with Clashhill on his penultimate run, since when he's won easily at High Easter (3m, good to firm); looks a player.

7/2

6th

6

2nd May 2025

Good

3m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Cheltenham

Mumbo Jumbo

11st 12lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: Mrs G Andrews

held up in rear, some headway 3 out, weakened before 2 out

7/2

2nd

5

4th May 2024

Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:35 Uttoxeter

Mumbo Jumbo

11st 6lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Emma Lavelle

Placed off 7lb higher mark in stronger race than this at Exeter (3m, good to soft) in November but was pulled up on next two outings and was last of four (albeit not beaten far) when cheekpieces were added for latest run; now 0-15 under all codes and needs to up his game; drops back in trip with visor tried today.

5/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £52.00
Straight Forecast £55.30
Tricast £482.09
Trifecta £507.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Theatre Man

The Star:

Pull Again Green

POSTDATA:

Neon Moon

D Express:

Scrum Diddly

WEST COUNTRY:

Inch House

The Guardian:

Come On Gruff

TOPSPEED:

Mumbo Jumbo

The Sun:

My Bobby Dazzler

The Times:

Theatre Man

Daily Mail:

Theatre Man

Daily Mirror:

Theatre Man

Daily Record:

Pull Again Green

Telegraph:

Neon Moon