November 09 / 14.25 Newbury

14.25

Good To Soft

Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £11981.2
  • 3m 0f 52y
  • Class 2
  • 11 runners
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Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: RP43-1 D

Last run: 192 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-9 over hurdles for Emma Lavelle and was nicely on top in the finish over 3m at Kempton the final time (May; ground was good but he's effective on soft); since changed hands for £21,000; has his quirks but likely to win more races for his respected new yard.
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2

1st Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 3

16:45 Newbury

Young Butler

11st 10lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

chased clear leader, lost ground before 6th

4/1

1st

10

9th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 2

14:25 Newbury

Young Butler

10st 6lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Record of 3-9 over hurdles for Emma Lavelle and was nicely on top in the finish over 3m at Kempton the final time (May; ground was good but he's effective on soft); since changed hands for £21,000; has his quirks but likely to win more races for his respected new yard.

10/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: P/4P1- CD

Last run: 251 days

W: 10st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
High-class at his peak when with Warren Greatrex and snapped a long losing run on his debut for this yard over C&D (3m, good; fine on softer) in March; 5lb rise very acceptable should he continue the good work.
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2nd

2

7th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 52y

Class 2

14:52 Newbury

Emitom

11st 7lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

raced in last, headway before 3 out, went second 2 out, switched right before last, not fluent when challenging last, stayed on but just held

3/1

2nd

2

7th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 52y

Class 2

14:52 Newbury

Emitom

11st 7lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

raced in last, headway before 3 out, went second 2 out, switched right before last, not fluent when challenging last, stayed on but just held

3/1

5th

15

14th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

14:10 Cheltenham

Emitom

10st 11lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Two wins and two seconds from his five races for current yard; both the wins were at Newbury, including in clearcut style from Kyntara on heavy going last time out; back up another 5lb but he was fourth in the Grade 1 Stayers' on his only visit to the Festival, admittedly in 2020, but a case can be made for this resurgent 10yo.

25/1

OUR TIP

13/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 1252-2

Last run: 180 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 143

Form & Verdict
Showed some class for his previous yard; hit the ground running for this one with back-to-back wins in handicap chases (2m4f) and did well once returned to hurdling, following his fifth in the Coral Cup with near misses back at Cheltenham and then Haydock (3m); stuck on a tough mark but that's not to say he can't run well; goes on all ground.
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6th

2

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

16:03 Uttoxeter

Bold Endeavour

11st 7lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

Well handicapped on best form for previous yards but needs to stage a revival on debut for Chris Honour; resurgent efforts in January/March have not been built on; sold for £23,000 since last run; market may offer further guidance.

20/1

14th

6

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

12:45 Haydock

Bold Endeavour

10st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Back with Nicky Henderson last season and showed he retained a chunk of ability on first two starts, latterly when seventh of 24 in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham (3m, good); made the running at Aintree (22-1) four weeks ago but ended pulled up; remains well handicapped on old form but there's been no win since January 2023.

20/1

18

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

13:20 Aintree

Bold Endeavour

10st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Back with Nicky Henderson after last season with Laura Morgan; had marks in the 140s at his peak and has shown he still retains a good chunk of that ability in his two outings after a year off, latterly finishing seventh of 24 to Supremely West in the Pertemps at Cheltenham (3m, good).

16/1

Form: 42111- D

Last run: 210 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Improving at a rate of knots when last seen in the spring, bringing up his hat-trick on his first attempt over 3m at Taunton (good to soft); won that decisively with the front two clear and hard to grumble with a 6lb rise.
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5th

1

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 3

15:30 Newbury

Hititi

12st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Has been racking up the places since completing a hat-trick two years ago, a sure sign that he's high in the weights; however, again ran well at Exeter (2m7f, good to soft) last time and finished just ahead of last week's Pertemps Final runner-up Jeriko Du Reponet; raised another 2lb for that but he's very solid.

3/1

2nd

1

9th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 2

15:33 Exeter

Hititi

12st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Completed a hat-trick in spring 2023 but has been chalking up the seconds since; two of those have been at this track in this race last year and a 3m chase on penultimate start (has worn cheekpieces this term); form dipped at Windsor latest and he's probably vulnerable if back on song for this return to hurdling.

14/1

Form: 103U-1 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo; stayed on best to see off his closest pursuer by 5l at Aintree (good to soft; James Turner claimed 10lb) with the pair pulling 16l clear of the remainder in what had looked a competitive handicap; escapes a penalty and goes up 9lb in future; clear claims provided his jumping stands the test (was novicey last time).
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17

15th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

14:25 Uttoxeter

Equinus

10st 3lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

raced lazily at times, always behind

100/1

11

7th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 3

15:25 Kempton

Equinus

10st 10lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Two wins over hurdles for previous yard; early faller at Aintree in November switched to fences for new stable and is best watched in this warm race.

40/1

11

7th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 3

15:25 Kempton

Equinus

10st 10lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

never going well, always behind, pulled up after 4 out

40/1

Form: 22212-

Last run: 196 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Has only won races restricted to mares but she nearly put that right at Warwick (3m1f, good) on final appearance in April; still on a competitive mark but wouldn't want the ground too soft.
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10th

2

30th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

14:40 Haydock

Martha Brae

11st 10lb

J: Miss Heidi Palin

T: Dan Skelton

Never looked happy when a remote third to the reopposing Astronomic View at Warwick (3m2f, soft) three weeks ago and now has headgear refitted for the first time since joining this yard; had been in good form prior to that latest run.

20/1

3rd

1

10th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Warwick

Martha Brae

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

held up in rear, pecked on landing 5th, not fluent 7th, cajoled along 8th, reminders 9th, lost touch 3 out

4/1

3rd

6

17th Feb 2024

Heavy

3m 0f 58y

Class 1

14:40 Haydock

Martha Brae

10st 9lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: Dan Skelton

in rear, stayed on after 3 out, went modest third run-in, never dangerous

25/1

14/1

Form: 5/110- C

Last run: 208 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Showed plenty of determination to win valuable 3m handicap chases at Ascot and Kempton last season, both on good ground (has won on soft); didn't stay 4m2f in the Grand National afterwards; rated 7lb lower over hurdles (three-time winner) and returns from his break with his yard firing in the winners.
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2nd

6

25th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

15:30 Sandown

Our Power

10st 13lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

Withdrawn from Scottish National last week due to the heavy ground; 6lb lower than this time last year (when third in the Scottish National) as he's not fired on all cylinders this term, but excuses can be made; he's won two major 3m handicaps going right-handed (Ascot and Kempton) on good ground, back in the 2022-23 season admittedly but this 11yo may be dangerous to dismiss, including as first-time blinkers replace his usual cheekpieces.

20/1

Form: 2/114- D BF

Last run: 232 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Won two staying handicap chases after joining David Pipe and wasn't himself when disappointing the final time, since when he's undergone wind surgery; should be on a good mark for this return to hurdling.
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2nd

3

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

4m 1f 56y

Class 2

14:43 Newcastle

Only The Bold

10st 3lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Jamie Snowden

Staged a major revival last May/June and finished well for close third in veterans' event at Sandown (3m) in November, but not so good on latest start; pulled up on both attempts at about 3m5f/3m6f, admittedly two winters back but a stronger promise of stamina would be preferred.

18/1

1st

10

29th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 13y

Class 2

14:00 Uttoxeter

Only The Bold

10st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Would probably prefer slower ground and he got outpaced before running on to finish third over 3m1f at Aintree the final time (good; second run for this yard); looks vulnerable for win purposes and he's 1lb wrong at the weights.

16/1

3rd

4

16th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 210y

Class 2

18:55 Aintree

Only The Bold

10st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Pulled up on final three starts for David Pipe in 2023-24 season but, following a layoff, was in process of running well for new stable before chance-ending jumping error in home straight at Ludlow (3m1f, good to soft) in December; not seen again since and not sure to be ideally suited by the faster ground here but remains well handicapped on old form.

6/1

Form: 14080- CD

Last run: 208 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Lost his way last season but on his reappearance he won a 2m7f soft-ground handicap at Sandown off 4lb higher; clearly a contender should he return to that level of form.
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2

3rd Feb 2024

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 5

15:50 Wetherby

Dolphin Square

12st 6lb

J: Mr David Maxwell

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Mixed form over hurdles last year and tailed off at Chepstow over Christmas when last seen; however, he showed some spark earlier in December and he won hunter chases in February 2022 (2m7f/3m2f, heavy/soft) on his last two runs over fences; capable of having a big say.

4/1

6th

2

27th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 2

13:40 Chepstow

Dolphin Square

11st 3lb

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Led in the final stride at Sandown (2m7f, soft; acts on heavy) on reappearance last term; went downhill since until a change to this headgear back in the same Sandown race 18 days ago was his best performance since New Year's Day, so there is renewed hope.

10/1

4th

3

9th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 7f 98y

Class 2

12:40 Sandown

Dolphin Square

11st 0lb

J: Mr David Maxwell

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Led in the final stride in this race (soft; acts on heavy) on reappearance last term; has an 8lb lower mark this time round, having gone downhill after that win and he was tailed off at Newbury one month ago; first-time blinkers replace his usual cheekpieces.

12/1

Form: 17147- C

Last run: 230 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
His last five wins have been here, in two handicap hurdles and three chases (the latest a Grade 2); soft ground was an excuse when disappointing on his return to hurdling (now rated 16lb higher over fences) here in March and he's a feasible contender.
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12th

6

2nd Dec 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 214y

Class 1

14:50 Newbury

Zanza

10st 13lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Tailed off over hurdles here on final run last season and same story on last month's return; something to prove regarding current form but chasing is his game nowadays and he has an excellent record here, including a convincing win in the Grade 2 Denman Chase in February (2m7f, good); on a handy mark on that form and could go well at his favourite track now back over fences.

16/1

10th

3

9th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 2

14:25 Newbury

Zanza

11st 9lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

His last five wins have been here, in two handicap hurdles and three chases (the latest a Grade 2); soft ground was an excuse when disappointing on his return to hurdling (now rated 16lb higher over fences) here in March and he's a feasible contender.

12/1

7th

1

24th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 3

15:10 Newbury

Zanza

12st 0lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

His last five wins have been here, in two handicap hurdles and three chases (the latest a Grade 2 over nearly 3m in February; beat Ryanair third Hitman off level weights); struggled off his new/harsh mark back here over 2m4f but perhaps this is more his trip these days and he returns to hurdling off 16lb lower.

11/2

Form: /P1PP- C

Last run: 264 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in three of his four chases last season but he did win over 3m2f here on New Year's Eve (soft) off 1lb higher; was a useful hurdler back in the day and wouldn't put it past him to run well.
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5

9th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 2

14:25 Newbury

Grumpy Charley

11st 5lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Chris Honour

Pulled up in three of his four chases last season but he did win over 3m2f here on New Year's Eve (soft) off 1lb higher; was a useful hurdler back in the day and wouldn't put it past him to run well.

33/1

5

18th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

3m 4f 97y

Class 1

14:40 Haydock

Grumpy Charley

11st 0lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

Won at Newbury (3m2f, soft) on New Year's Eve and there can be optimism he'll stay this far; not discounted but he's never run well away from Newbury over fences and he was pulled up at Warwick last time.

16/1

7

14th Jan 2023

Heavy

3m 5f 54y

Class 1

15:00 Warwick

Grumpy Charley

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Chris Honour

Won at Newbury (2m6f, soft) in December 2021 in his second chase and he was back to life when scoring at that same meeting (3m2f, soft) two weeks ago; back up 6lb but it looks like he has reserves of stamina and he won two hurdle races on heavy; interesting.

8/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £75.90
Straight Forecast £67.42
Tricast £292.29
Trifecta £459.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Equinus

LAMBOURN:

Bold Endeavour

TOPSPEED:

Young Butler

The Sun:

Zanza

SPOTLIGHT:

Our Power

POSTDATA:

Equinus

WEST COUNTRY:

Equinus

The Times:

Equinus

The Guardian:

Equinus

Daily Mail:

Equinus

D Express:

Equinus

Daily Mirror:

Equinus

The Star:

Equinus

Daily Record:

Equinus

Telegraph:

Bold Endeavour