December 02 / 13.40 Newbury

13.40

Good To Soft

Coral Racing Club Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £21784
  • 2m 4f 118y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Coral Racing Club Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £29.00
  • Place: £4.30

Form: 4665-4 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Second in a valuable handicap at Haydock (3m, soft) at this time last year; unable to match that form in five runs since and chasing has been put on hold after she trailed home a well-held fourth at Warwick last month; well treated if returning to her best but she carries obvious risks.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

2

17th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

18:55 Aintree

Get A Tonic

11st 9lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Posted career-best performance when winning readily from the front at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) in December but weakened rather tamely there later that month, and a switch to patient tactics didn't pay dividends at Ascot in March; now has a point to prove.

8/1

10th

2

17th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

18:55 Aintree

Get A Tonic

11st 9lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Posted career-best performance when winning readily from the front at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) in December but weakened rather tamely there later that month, and a switch to patient tactics didn't pay dividends at Ascot in March; now has a point to prove.

8/1

6th

1

24th Mar 2024

Good

2m 5f 141y

Class 3

17:05 Ascot

Get A Tonic

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Inconsistent in the last two seasons and well beaten at Newbury in December last time out, but she comfortably made all there (2m4f, good to soft) earlier that month and can make bold bid if back on song after a break.

7/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 634-29

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 136

Form & Verdict
Has claims on his second in the Welsh Champion Hurdle at Ffos Las (good to soft) in October and it's possible that softer ground was against him in the Greatwood at Cheltenham five weeks later; won a 3m point (beat Constitution Hill) on debut and today's first attempt at 2m4f may suit.
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2

13th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

18:30 Newton Abbot

Anyharminasking

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Three-time hurdle winner who made it 0-5 over fences with another disappointing show at Bangor in late March, despite returning to good ground; clearly needs to raise his game in the new blinkers (replacing cheekpieces).

7/1

6th

3

31st Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

15:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Anyharminasking

11st 13lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Three-time hurdle winner who is 0-4 over fences, with only effort of note in discipline when beaten in a match at Warwick in October (2m4f); does seem happier on good ground than soft, so last two efforts could be excused; cheekpieces return after going without them last time.

8/1

7th

4

9th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

15:20 Stratford

Anyharminasking

11st 11lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

3-20 hurdles, his latest win at Newcastle (2m1f Class 3; from 2lb higher) 11 months ago; a switch to fences hasn't suited (0-4, including being beaten in a match) but it's possible he'll strip fitter since his latest start; reverting to the smaller obstacles is helpful.

12/1

OUR TIP

15/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 1123/ D

Last run: 602 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 142

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced 6yo, last seen finishing third in a Grade 1 novice at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) in April 2022; has an absence of over 600 days to overcome but may retain untapped potential and market support would be significant.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

3

14th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Kempton

North Lodge

11st 10lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Two hurdle wins include a Grade 2 novice and he wasn't too far away in a Grade 1 at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) in April 2022; seen only once since, when third on handicap debut at Newbury in late 2023, but 6lb lower now and worth a market check; was ready to run in December.

16/1

3rd

2

2nd Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 2

13:40 Newbury

North Lodge

11st 13lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

took keen hold, towards rear on inner

15/2

Form: 32P1-0

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Signed off last season with a career best when seeming suited by the step up to 3m at Ayr (good to soft); could finish only in midfield at Cheltenham (2m5f) on reappearance and is now on a retrieval mission.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

14:15 Wincanton

Off To A Flyer

12st 0lb

J: Mr Richard Upton

T: Joe Tizzard

made all, not fluent 3rd, not fluent 9th, kept on well from 2 out, comfortably

9/4

1

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

14:15 Wincanton

Off To A Flyer

12st 0lb

J: Mr Richard Upton

T: Joe Tizzard

Absent since justifying market support at Huntingdon (3m1f, good) ten months ago when returned to hurdles after an unsuccessful spell over fences; the betting may again prove instructive.

9/4

1st

2

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 4

14:05 Huntingdon

Off To A Flyer

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

made all

6/1

Form: 1P-14F D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Won decisively at Perth (2m4f, soft) in September and things haven't gone his way since, faring best of the pacesetters at Chepstow the following month and an early faller when favourite at Cheltenham last time; could still be unexposed and is high on the list for an in-form yard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

12

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 210y

Class 1

14:30 Aintree

Uncle Bert

11st 6lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

1-6 over fences, the success at Aintree (2m4f) on seasonal debut; seemed a non-stayer in the Welsh National before eventually falling, then ran below form at Cheltenham (2m4f); return to this venue may have a positive effect but he ideally needs assistance from the weather, having gained all wins on soft ground.

20/1

7th

5

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

13:15 Cheltenham

Uncle Bert

11st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Made much of the running when winning in dominant style at Aintree (2m4f, soft) in December; beaten when falling late on in the Welsh National three weeks later, lack of stamina a possible factor; back to a more suitable trip here but now off a career-high mark and others appeal more.

9/1

Form: 1P9-05 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Promising start to his rules career early this year, winning a Grade 2 novice hurdle at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft), but he hasn't gone on as expected; ran respectably when fifth of nine in handicap there in November but, off an unchanged mark, he'll need to improve for the fitting of cheekpieces.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

25th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

15:30 Sandown

Rock My Way

11st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

2-14 record over fences includes some big runs, including when he hacked up at Ascot (3m5f, good) in November and took second in the Midlands National at Uttoxeter (4m2f, soft) on latest outing; the Ascot race was going this way round but so was his penultimate start when he kept jumping to his left at Musselburgh (12l second to Transmission); that's a niggling concern but he's handicapped to go well if this is another good day.

14/1

2nd

1

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 8y

Class 1

15:00 Uttoxeter

Rock My Way

12st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Only 2-13 over fences and doesn't score too highly for consistency; however, flashes of his form read well, notably his second to Haiti Couleurs in last year's 3m6f National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham and a clearcut win at Ascot this season; beaten 12l by a revitalised winner at right-handed Musselburgh last time (3m7f, good to soft) but he jumped left at a good few of his fences that day; last year Mr Vango became the first top weight to win since Bonanza Boy in 1991; handles all ground; each-way claims.

14/1

2nd

1

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 7f 76y

Class 2

15:05 Musselburgh

Rock My Way

12st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Only 2-12 over fences but he was second in the 3m6f NH Chase at Cheltenham (good to soft; has won on soft) last March and breezed home 11l in front at Ascot (3m5f, good) in November; disappointing in the Welsh National (rather getting squeezed out at the start didn't help) but he has a big shout if reverting to the Ascot level of performance.

5/2

Form: 1100-4 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Made good progress last season, the last of three wins gained in valuable Ascot handicap (2m3f, good to soft) in February; satisfactory reappearance (after wind surgery) when fourth of seven at Kempton 19 days ago, finishing just behind Cobblers Dream; becoming well handicapped again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 2

16:25 Ayr

Irish Hill

11st 6lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Paul Nicholls

prominent behind clear leader

8/1

5th

5

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 2

16:25 Ayr

Irish Hill

11st 6lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Paul Nicholls

prominent behind clear leader

8/1

4th

4

15th Mar 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:45 Kempton

Irish Hill

11st 11lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Paul Nicholls

pressed leader

7/1

Form: P1F-13 C BF

Last run: 73 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 143

Form & Verdict
9yo who enjoyed his finest hour when beating Stage Star in Grade 2 novice chase at this meeting 12 months ago; looked as good as ever over hurdles when winning handicap at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) in September and wasn't disgraced at Kelso next time; drying ground would suit; each-way claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

2nd Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 2

13:40 Newbury

Sebastopol

12st 0lb

J: Cameron Iles

T: Tom Lacey

raced wide, in touch with leaders, not fluent 5 out, weakened then not fluent 3 out, tailed off

16/1

3rd

1

20th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

17:50 Kelso

Sebastopol

12st 0lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

in touch with leaders on inner

11/8

1st

1

2nd Sep 2023

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 2

16:17 Newton Abbot

Sebastopol

12st 0lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

prominent, went second after 7th, led before 2 out, drifted left after 2 out, clear when not fluent last, comfortably

5/1

Form: /22P-3 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Won the Lanzarote at Kempton (2m5f, soft) in 2022 and went close in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft) next time, in the latter off a 2lb higher mark than today's; failed to fire in 2022-23, including over fences, but might have needed the run when third of seven at Kempton on reappearance three weeks ago; possibilities if building on that.
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0

5

2nd Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 2

13:40 Newbury

Cobblers Dream

11st 5lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

prominent

12/1

3rd

3

13th Nov 2023

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Kempton

Cobblers Dream

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Ben Case

Won Lanzarote over C&D (soft) in good style in January 2022 and began last season with two very respectable chase runs, but absent since pulled up in gruelling Lanzarote this year; hard to tell where we are with him at the moment.

7/1

Form: 15- C BF

Last run: 336 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Big-money purchase after an easy win in an Irish point (3m) and he looked a smart prospect when making a winning hurdling debut at this meeting (2m, good) 12 months ago; went off 2-7 over the same C&D five weeks later but folded tamely into fifth on softer ground; has been given plenty of time to recover and could be leniently treated for his first run in a handicap.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

27th Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:38 Kempton

Jet Powered

11st 1lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Stablemate of Willmount; bought for 350,000gns after Irish point win and looked very good on rules debut over two years ago; disappointing in both runs since and now returns from another lengthy absence but connections are persevering and market confidence should be heeded.

7/1

8th

9

27th Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:38 Kempton

Jet Powered

11st 1lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Stablemate of Willmount; bought for 350,000gns after Irish point win and looked very good on rules debut over two years ago; disappointing in both runs since and now returns from another lengthy absence but connections are persevering and market confidence should be heeded.

7/1

0

7

2nd Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 2

13:40 Newbury

Jet Powered

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, bit short of room after 4 out, weakened quickly and pulled up home turn

3/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £279.30
Straight Forecast £280.38
Tricast £2189.85
Trifecta £2606.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Uncle Bert

LAMBOURN:

Jet Powered

Daily Mirror:

Anyharminasking

RP RATINGS:

Rock My Way

The Times:

Off To A Flyer

Daily Record:

North Lodge

POSTDATA:

Irish Hill

TOPSPEED:

Get A Tonic

WEST COUNTRY:

Uncle Bert

The Guardian:

Uncle Bert

D Express:

Uncle Bert

Telegraph:

Jet Powered

Daily Mail:

Jet Powered

The Sun:

Jet Powered

The Star:

Anyharminasking