January 13 / 12.55 Kempton

12.55

Good To Soft

Coral Get Closer To The Action Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £8169
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Coral Get Closer To The Action Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 15135- D

Last run: 377 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Form for Milton Harris included a success in Listed bumper and creditable effort on hurdles debut, both at Cheltenham (good); non-stayer over 2m4f when last seen just over a year ago; has the ability to play a big role on debut for Nicky Henderson.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

12

30th Nov 2024

Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 2

13:54 Newbury

Gentle Slopes

10st 9lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Nicky Henderson

prominent, weakened after 3 out

11/1

8th

12

30th Nov 2024

Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 2

13:54 Newbury

Gentle Slopes

10st 9lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Nicky Henderson

prominent, weakened after 3 out

11/1

Form: 22

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat scorer, including on Polytrack here; looks a winner waiting to happen over hurdles, having finished a solid second in both attempts; ties in closely with Goodwin on Plumpton running latest and looks one of the main contenders.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

9

(5)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 3

14:57 Ascot

Junkanoo

9st 1lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Gary & Josh Moore

About 7l behind Diamond Bay at Goodwood (1m6f, good) on final Flat run but has since won well with the blinkers back on over hurdles, albeit an ordinary handicap; Ashley Lewis also takes off a handy 7lb; could have some role to play.

8/1

2

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

19:20 Fontwell

Junkanoo

12st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Generally disappointing over hurdles since Plumpton novice win (2m, good to soft) in early 2024 and not seen in this sphere since down-the-field finish in Ascot handicap in December; in fairly good form on the Flat this year, though, and his current hurdle mark ought to be workable; market may guide.

5/1

Form: 31-21 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Made all to beat Junkanoo by 2l at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) last month on second attempt over hurdles, adding to his good-ground bumper win; 5lb claimer Freddie Gordon rides, in bid to offset 6lb penalty; open to further progress and warrants respect.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

26th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 4

18:09 Plumpton

Goodwin

12st 2lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Chris Gordon

He was a hard ride over C&D last month (good) but on top when it mattered and his record here now reads 2111; raised 4lb but a greater concern is whether he'll be up for it.

Evs

1st

2

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 4

17:12 Plumpton

Goodwin

11st 12lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Chris Gordon

Needs to rebound, having been out of form since the turn of the year; however, has a record of 211 at Plumpton, most recently winning off just 1lb lower in November; return to this venue may have positive effect; goes without headgear for first time in a while.

8/1

8th

1

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

16:20 Uttoxeter

Goodwin

12st 2lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Front-runner whose record of 4-14 over hurdles includes two wins this term; ran right up to his best when second at Ascot (2m5f, soft) in December but he's lost his way with heavy defeats in last two run; now drops back into a Class 4 event but he needs to get back on track.

14/1

Form: 35-5

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who has shown ability, including in points/bumpers; not disgraced in novice hurdle at Cheltenham (2m1f, soft; finished fifth) last month and may build on that effort; frame possibilities on form.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

20th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Warwick

Brendas Asking

11st 9lb

J: Aamilah Aswat

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Both wins have came at Ludlow when claimer ridden; ran respectably following 12 months off when third of seven at Haydock (1m7f, good) last month; all of her best form previously had been over right-handed tracks, so a question remains over her suitability for this course.

6/1

3rd

4

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 3

17:35 Haydock

Brendas Asking

11st 10lb

J: Aamilah Aswat

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Won a handicap hurdle at Ludlow in October 2024 (2m, good) and the following April a novice back at the same venue, after flying too high at the Cheltenham Festival; has the form to feature off this mark if on her game after a year out.

7/2

1st

6

23rd Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:38 Ludlow

Brendas Asking

10st 9lb

J: Nathan Andrews

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Ten hurdle races, winning a C&D handicap (good) in October under Nathan Andrews who today rides her for first time since; apparent best form when fifth in a Grade 2 for her sex at Ascot in January, but she hung right and eventually tailed off (after making the running) when 200-1 in the mares' novice at Cheltenham Festival; big player judged on her better efforts.

5/2

Form: 6 BF

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't live up to market expectations (5-4 favourite; finished only sixth) in Uttoxeter bumper eight weeks ago, albeit with heavy ground as a possible excuse; may do better with the experience under his belt.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

14:20 Ayr

Pleasington

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Two-time novice hurdle winner who ran well in defeat this term on two of his first three chase starts (1m7f/2m, soft/good) and is on a handy mark on that form; he's struggled on his last two runs and has something to prove but perhaps the wind op and first-time cheekpieces will make a difference.

13/2

10

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 187y

Class 1

15:45 Newbury

Pleasington

10st 7lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Olly Murphy

Has two pieces of encouraging form since switched to fences, including a Newbury effort (2m) that suggests he should be suited by 2m4f; disappointing favourite (looked beaten when falling) at Wetherby last time but it's difficult to write off this low-mileage 8yo, who represents last year's winning stable.

11/1

1

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 3

13:20 Wetherby

Pleasington

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Low mileage on the clock for this two-time heavy-ground hurdle winner who is improving; close third on his chase debut here (1m7f, soft); still in it at Aintree next time (2m4f, soft) when a mistake two out cost him; career-best effort latest at Newbury (2m; good); big player back up in trip.

9/4

Form: 84

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise with his midfield effort in Wincanton bumper; well beaten over hurdles at Catterick (2m3f) since, however, and may be more interesting in handicaps later on.
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2

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 5

15:40 Kelso

Don Occhetti

11st 9lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: William Young Jnr

Won at Worcester (2m, good) in August 2024 on final run for Dan Skelton; he's struggled to get competitive this year, following a long absence, but the return to better ground and reapplication of cheekpieces (in which he won at Worcester) could both be positives; he might not be a forlorn hope.

20/1

Form: 066

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Form figures read 066, most recently shaping with some promise at Wincanton (1m7f, soft) switched to hurdles; never landed a blow, however, and needs improvement.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

5

1st Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 83y

Class 5

15:30 Ffos Las

Hawk Stone

11st 0lb

J: Miss Megan Bevan

T: Harriet Dickin

Rebounded from poor chasing debut when second to progressive rival here (2m, heavy; first-time visor) in January; could plausibly have untapped potential over this longer trip but was back in the doldrums on his latest outing and has become very hard to predict.

7/1

7th

3

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 201y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

Hawk Stone

11st 8lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Harriet Dickin

Record of 1-11 over hurdles and his win was in April 2024; pulled up on chase debut at Market Rasen last month but he bounced back with a good second at Ffos Las (2m, heavy; first-time visor) 13 days ago; on same mark here and has claims if he can build on that.

4/1

2nd

5

30th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Ffos Las

Hawk Stone

11st 6lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Harriet Dickin

Blinkered this season, running respectably in hurdles event then poorly on chase debut; bit to prove but is on a workable mark provided the switch to a visor has positive effect.

14/1

25/1

Form: 55

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Maiden on Flat; has failed to improve in two hurdles starts, modest fifth (behind Goodwin and stablemate Junkanoo) at Plumpton latest; opposed.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(5)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

17:03 Salisbury

Kotari

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

His three wins were all on the Flat in 2024, including here on heavy ground over 1m2f; failed to build on his comeback run when well beaten over hurdles at Kempton 52 days ago and the hood returns on this switch back to the Flat; makes some appeal from a good mark.

3/1

Form: 33-064

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stablemate of Goodwin; placed in two bumpers last term; steadily finding his form this season, most recently fourth in maiden hurdle at Newbury (2m, soft); shapes as if he's crying out for a longer trip.
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Verdict Starting price

5

26th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

16:55 Huntingdon

Highway One O Five

11st 10lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Came good with two good-ground hurdle wins this spring (2m3f/2m); slightly disappointing when only third of six at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last week but may yet have a bit more to offer.

2/1

5

26th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

16:55 Huntingdon

Highway One O Five

11st 10lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Came good with two good-ground hurdle wins this spring (2m3f/2m); slightly disappointing when only third of six at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last week but may yet have a bit more to offer.

2/1

3rd

1

17th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

20:01 Uttoxeter

Highway One O Five

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Confidence never higher following wins in two tactical affairs of late, beating Granny B about 7l over C&D latest (good); 8lb higher in a better race, but plenty in his favour again otherwise.

11/10

OUR TIP

100/1

Form: 88

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner; beaten long way in both attempts over hurdles, latest at Plumpton in race won by Goodwin.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

1

(2)

8th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Eloso

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Course winner over 1m2f in 2022 (stays 1m4f); mostly struggled for this yard and failed to beat a rival home at Lingfield over a mile 15 days ago following a 302-day absence; back up in trip.

12/1

7th

1

(2)

8th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Eloso

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Course winner over 1m2f in 2022 (stays 1m4f); mostly struggled for this yard and failed to beat a rival home at Lingfield over a mile 15 days ago following a 302-day absence; back up in trip.

12/1

9th

7

(8)

23rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Eloso

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

in rear

16/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £6.07

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Goodwin

LAMBOURN:

Gentle Slopes

WEST COUNTRY:

Brendas Asking

TOPSPEED:

Junkanoo

RP RATINGS:

Goodwin

Daily Mail:

Goodwin

Daily Mirror:

Goodwin

Daily Record:

Goodwin

The Times:

Brendas Asking

The Star:

Brendas Asking

Telegraph:

Gentle Slopes

D Express:

Gentle Slopes

The Sun:

Gentle Slopes

POSTDATA:

Junkanoo

The Guardian:

Junkanoo