December 02 / 14.15 Newbury

14.15

Good To Soft

Bet In Race With Coral Intermediate Handicap Hurdle (Reg’ As The Gerry Feilden) (Premier H’cap)(GBB)

  • Prize money: £28475
  • 2m 0f 69y
  • Class 1
  • 8 runners
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Bet In Race With Coral Intermediate Handicap Hurdle (Reg’ As The Gerry Feilden) (Premier H’cap)(GBB)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.60
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 1154-2 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Fine fourth in Grade 1 Top Novices' Hurdle at Aintree (2m, good to soft) in April and that form reads well; returned with respectable second of four in Grade 2 Elite Hurdle at Wincanton (2m, good to soft), which may have got the freshness out of him (didn't settle); one to consider on handicap debut.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Hansard

11st 7lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Had a simple task when beating two stablemates at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) in December; finished behind Jax Junior and Mambonumberfive in his runs on either side of that win; bottom of the list on ratings.

100/1

7th

7

20th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 2

16:05 Plumpton

Hansard

11st 2lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Only 1lb above his last winning mark but hasn't truly threatened this season and no better for cheekpieces the last twice, in the County Hurdle and then over 2m4f at Aintree; he wouldn't be the obvious answer here.

8/1

11/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 2106-3

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
French hurdle winner who was very well backed on his British debut when mid-division in the 4yo handicap at the Cheltenham Festival in March; fair efforts at Ascot on his two runs since and he could improve for last month's reappearance there, but he needs to.
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8th

6

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 210y

Class 1

14:30 Aintree

Bad

11st 12lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Useful handicap chaser at up to 2m5f, albeit quirky and having saved his winning in this sphere for Kempton; admittedly right up to best in Ascot contest on penultimate start; last two efforts suggest this new trip is worth exploring but he comes with some risk, especially in such a competitive field.

20/1

3rd

2

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

16:05 Kempton

Bad

11st 13lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Has his quirks but talented and his win in this last year was the first of three victories at this track (2m2f-2m4f); he's close to a career-high mark, off which he went close last month at Ascot (2m5f, soft) despite looking disinterested early doors; a danger to all.

9/4

2nd

4

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 13y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Bad

11st 3lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Wasn't going from some way out when favourite behind Etalon here last time but he'd previously won comfortably at Kempton (2m2f, good) and run creditably in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) where the hill proved too much; still relatively young; 5lb better off with Etalon and could turn the tables.

5/1

OUR TIP

5/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 211-61 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Very talented on the Flat and made it 3-4 in the tongue-tie and for this yard (all hurdles) when bolting up in C&D handicap (good to soft) last month, after a break; hit with 11lb rise but there could still be mileage in his mark in view of his dominance last time, as well as his Flat ability.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

14:10 Newbury

Brentford Hope

11st 12lb

J: Megan Fox

T: Harry Derham

Won by a neck at Haydock (2m, good to soft) last month under Megan Fox and is 4lb higher today; performed as well as could be expected in the face of a stiff task when third of four in Grade 2 at Cheltenham a week later and has each-way claims on this return to handicap company.

3/1

3rd

4

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

15:00 Cheltenham

Brentford Hope

11st 4lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Took advantage of a handy mark in Haydock handicap last Saturday, bringing record over hurdles to 6-20; has the worst chance at the weights back up in class and seems unlikely to match his second-place finish, which was a realistic outcome at the time, in this race last year.

66/1

33/1

Form: 6-3713 D BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Back on song with handicap win at Kempton (2m, good) last month and fair third there (2m, good to soft) on Monday; however, this is a much tougher assignment and others are preferred.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

17th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

17:05 Stratford

Tapley

12st 0lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Suzy Smith

2-10 over fences, the latter win gained over C&D (good) in March; didn't run badly when third of four at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) last month and seems likely to be on the premises again.

2/1

3rd

2

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 3

16:52 Newton Abbot

Tapley

11st 6lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Suzy Smith

Consistent 9yo who recorded his second win of the campaign at Stratford (extended 2m6f, good) last time, continuing a productive partnership with Isabelle Ryder; this drop back in trip shouldn't inconvenience and, despite a 3lb higher mark, he looks set to give another good account.

3/1

1st

4

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 3

14:47 Stratford

Tapley

11st 3lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Suzy Smith

Consistent sort who posted a solid third of six in 2m2f handicap at Kempton two weeks ago; eased 2lb here, so needs considering in his bid for a second success of the season.

3/1

Form: 46-115 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Comfortable wins this autumn on first two starts for yard (2m, good), on second occasion in a competitive handicap at Cheltenham; must prove he can cope with the hike up the weights and he was soundly beaten at Ascot last time, but that was on soft going; not written off now back on better ground.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Our Champ

11st 11lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Loaded with experience in strong handicaps; won last year's Sussex Champion and, returning to Plumpton off a 13lb higher mark for the same race 20 days ago, he ran another cracker in forcing the pace before left behind by two Willie Mullins raiders; Haydock will suit his style provided he doesn't get too competitive too far out; shortlisted.

13/2

1st

2

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Our Champ

11st 11lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Loaded with experience in strong handicaps; won last year's Sussex Champion and, returning to Plumpton off a 13lb higher mark for the same race 20 days ago, he ran another cracker in forcing the pace before left behind by two Willie Mullins raiders; Haydock will suit his style provided he doesn't get too competitive too far out; shortlisted.

13/2

3rd

8

20th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 2

16:05 Plumpton

Our Champ

10st 12lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

disputed lead at fast pace, led clearly before 6th

6/1

Form: 11P-P1 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Two novice hurdle wins early this year (1m7f, good to soft) and he returned to form with a win in first-time cheekpieces at Lingfield (2m, soft) recently; he could have more to offer in the headgear but there's a firm suspicion he'll be vulnerable in this hotter race.
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Verdict Starting price

4

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 3

14:15 Chepstow

Celtic Art

11st 11lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Jeremy Scott

Six-time hurdle winner who hit a personal best when scoring at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) in January but his form has slumped in two subsequent runs; has bit to prove again and this is competitive on this drop back in trip.

14/1

8th

2

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 3

16:57 Wincanton

Celtic Art

11st 8lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Showed career-best form when comfortably winning from Bourbali at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) in January and a subsequent lesser effort on heavy ground there is not viewed harshly; has been ridden by a good 7lb claimer lately, though, and might find others better handicapped.

9/2

5th

5

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 104y

Class 3

15:25 Taunton

Celtic Art

11st 1lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Jeremy Scott

Has done very well over 2m3f here in recent months, winning twice and second in between; those results were achieved on good/good to soft and today's much deeper ground is a slight concern given he's been below par on both hurdle outings on heavy.

3/1

Form: 11011- CD

Last run: 217 days

W: 11st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Ex-French filly who won C&D 4yo event (good) on British debut in March and, after Cheltenham Festival flop, she won competitive handicaps in April at Cheltenham (2m1f, good) and Sandown (2m, soft); wind op since; has stacks of potential and top trainer has excellent record in this race.
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7

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Ayr

Under Control

11st 2lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Lightly raced 6yo who was runner-up in a Grade 2 mares' hurdle last January and fair sixth in the competitive Galway Hurdle in August; in top hands and still has time on her side, but she was pulled up in the Greatwood at Cheltenham in November when last seen.

12/1

7

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Ayr

Under Control

11st 2lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Lightly raced 6yo who was runner-up in a Grade 2 mares' hurdle last January and fair sixth in the competitive Galway Hurdle in August; in top hands and still has time on her side, but she was pulled up in the Greatwood at Cheltenham in November when last seen.

12/1

1

17th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

15:30 Cheltenham

Under Control

12st 0lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Lightly raced since her progressive novice campaign in 2022-23; ran creditably in the Galway Hurdle (2m, good) on sole start this term; represents last year's winning connections and is likely to be well primed for this assignment; has won at this venue; interesting.

9/1

Form: 1112-0 D

Last run: 202 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Made all in three handicaps in a row in Ireland last season (1m7f-2m3f, heavy-good to yielding) and may have been ready for a break when well beaten at Killarney in May; needs to be better than ever today but she's only five and has travelled from Ireland for her comeback; not discounted.
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1st

3

25th Apr 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

18:22 Wexford

Doyen Ta Win

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

made all, not fluent 4th

5/1

1st

3

25th Apr 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

18:22 Wexford

Doyen Ta Win

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

made all

5/1

3rd

2

21st Apr 2024

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:20 Tramore

Doyen Ta Win

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

led, jumped slightly left 4 out, much reduced lead after 3 out

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £47.10
Straight Forecast £53.42
Tricast £144.32
Trifecta £150.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Under Control

TOPSPEED:

Brentford Hope

RP RATINGS:

Hansard

POSTDATA:

Celtic Art

LAMBOURN:

Under Control

The Times:

Under Control

Daily Mail:

Under Control

D Express:

Under Control

The Sun:

Under Control

Daily Record:

Under Control

Telegraph:

Brentford Hope

The Guardian:

Brentford Hope

Daily Mirror:

Brentford Hope

The Star:

Brentford Hope