March 23 / 14.40 Newbury

14.40

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £20812
  • 2m 3f 187y
  • Class 2
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: -13821 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 136

Form & Verdict
He's 2-2 over C&D after winning the Greatwood Gold Cup three weeks ago by 2l but with a nice bit up his sleeve; 6lb rise elevates him to a new high mark but he's a strong traveller who jumps well, and it's difficult to envisage him not being involved in the finish; all ground is fine.
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1st

2

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:40 Perth

Heltenham

11st 13lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

All chase wins around 2m4f, including win at this meeting last year; Newbury specialist who landed fourth win at that track when bagging valuable handicap for second time on penultimate start; never won off a mark this high and drop back down to 2m also asks a question but he's impossible to rule out.

3/1

4th

4

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 187y

Class 2

14:25 Newbury

Heltenham

11st 9lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Back to something like his best last time, registering a second success in the Greatwood Gold Cup and taking C&D record to 4-6; won this contest in 2023 and 2024; back up the weights but commands respect kept to a scenario that suits him ideally.

9/4

1st

5

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 187y

Class 1

15:45 Newbury

Heltenham

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Dan Skelton

Record of 3-5 at Newbury features a success in this contest two years ago; proved no match for Twinjets in most recent course start and was a faller in last two handicap attempts (out of depth in Grade 1 since); however, holds a major chance off current mark provided he's in top form.

10/1

11/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 7-12U4

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Jumped well when a 4l winner on his return to fences (stable debut) over 2m3f on soft ground at Ascot but has looked handicapped on the high side ever since, with his latest defeat to the tune of 11l behind Heltenham here three weeks ago.
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6th

9

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 2

14:50 Musselburgh

Sir Psycho

10st 13lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

in touch with leaders

12/1

Form: /15-F2

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Best form is over shorter, notably his Aintree win in November 2022 (2m, soft; 2lb lower); fell mid-race on his return from an absence but confirmed his wellbeing with a promising second to a sharp improver from the Skelton yard at Sandown; has form over this far and rates a major contender.
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3rd

3

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:03 Uttoxeter

Gunsight Ridge

11st 5lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Mike Sowersby

Smart at his best for Olly Murphy but last season never got off the ground and he's moved yards.

10/1

6th

1

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 3

15:40 Exeter

Gunsight Ridge

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Had a disappointing season and usually goes well at Sandown where he disappointed last time; has since undergone a fourth wind operation.

7/2

7th

2

31st Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 99y

Class 2

14:02 Sandown

Gunsight Ridge

11st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Olly Murphy

Below-par fourth at Cheltenham in both outings this term; however, has form figures of 1321 at Sandown, most recently winning this race (off current mark on heavy ground) last year; possibilities back here.

6/1

Form: 7246U3 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Last win was off 3lb lower; mistakes have crept into his game and there were no excuses when left trailing behind Heltenham over C&D three weeks ago (heavy); likely competition for the lead further reduces his appeal.
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1

23rd Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Kempton

Gustavian

12st 0lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

Solid performances in notable handicaps this season, winning the Badger Beers at Wincanton then fourth in the Stayers' Veterans' Final at Sandown and Ladbrokes Trophy over C&D; retains plenty of ability despite his advancing years; respected back down in class.

9/4

4th

8

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Kempton

Gustavian

10st 12lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

Jumped well and dominated throughout in the Badger Beers at Wincanton (3m1f, good; handles softer) and gave it another good go off this 8lb higher mark at Sandown; assured competition for the lead here has to reduce his appeal.

25/1

7th

7

1st Mar 2025

Soft

3m 1f 214y

Class 2

13:20 Newbury

Gustavian

10st 5lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

didn't jump with fluency, disputed lead, hit 5th

7/2

Form: 214-62 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Questionable what he achieved behind an easy winner back chasing at Ludlow last month (2m4f, soft) but he's only 3lb higher than for last season's runaway win at Warwick (2m4f, good) and returning to forecast less taxing ground is very much in his favour; hard to discount.
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6th

6

6th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Kempton

Galahad Quest

11st 6lb

J: David Noonan

T: Jane Williams

prominent, weakened gradually after 4 out

10/1

6th

6

6th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Kempton

Galahad Quest

11st 6lb

J: David Noonan

T: Jane Williams

Questionable what he achieved behind an easy winner when back chasing at Ludlow in February and especially after a lesser run at Newbury, albeit in a strong handicap (2m4f, good to soft); on the plus side, drying conditions are in his favour and his only previous attempt at 3m was in the valuable handicap at this track in 2022; could be a player after wind surgery.

10/1

5th

5

23rd Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 187y

Class 2

14:40 Newbury

Galahad Quest

10st 9lb

J: David Noonan

T: Jane Williams

prominent, outpaced after 12th, weakened after 2 out

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 21P-22 D BF

Last run: 91 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 149

Form & Verdict
All three British wins have come racing right handed (French win was going left); last season's Grade 2 win at Kempton (2m4f, good) is easy on the eye with that form working out well and, courtesy of Freddie Gingell's claim, he's 5lb lower than when second in Exeter's Haldon Gold Cup on his return; Ascot last time was disappointing (second of three) but has had three months off since then and he's mustard when fresh.
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3

22nd Feb 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

16:10 Kempton

Solo

11st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

9yo who appears to have regressed but heavy ground may have been too much at Sandown three weeks ago and prior to that he was a fair fourth at Ascot (2m3f, good to soft); his two biggest wins have come at Kempton and he's one to consider now back here off a dangerous mark.

15/2

5th

3

1st Feb 2025

Soft

1m 7f 99y

Class 2

14:00 Sandown

Solo

11st 6lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Has gained both chase wins over 2m4f but ran creditably in the 2023 Haldon Gold Cup on last attempt at about 2m; faded into fourth over 2m3f on latest outing; possibilities off an attractive mark back down in trip.

6/1

5th

3

1st Feb 2025

Soft

1m 7f 99y

Class 2

14:00 Sandown

Solo

11st 6lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Has gained both chase wins over 2m4f but ran creditably in the 2023 Haldon Gold Cup on last attempt at about 2m; faded into fourth over 2m3f on latest outing; possibilities off an attractive mark back down in trip.

6/1

Non-runners

Eaton Collina

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £8.50
Straight Forecast £8.99
Trifecta £33.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Heltenham

WEST COUNTRY:

Solo

SPOTLIGHT:

Gunsight Ridge

POSTDATA:

Heltenham

The Times:

Heltenham

Telegraph:

Heltenham

The Guardian:

Heltenham

Daily Mail:

Heltenham

Daily Mirror:

Heltenham

The Sun:

Heltenham

The Star:

Heltenham

D Express:

Solo

Daily Record:

Solo

RP RATINGS:

Gunsight Ridge