November 22 / 12.30 Chepstow

12.30

Good To Soft

Dunraven Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4193.42
  • 2m 3f 100y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Dunraven Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Evs (Won)

  • Win: £1.80
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 31- C

Last run: 235 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Delivered on earlier promise when winning four-runner course bumper (soft) by 14l in April; had wind op during subsequent break and is likely to make his mark over hurdles sooner rather than later; commands respect.
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7

15th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 203y

Class 1

14:40 Haydock

The Bluesman

11st 1lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Has won two of his four chases since joining Olly Murphy and impressed over C&D (soft) in February; an 8lb rise appeared to anchor him in the Jack Richards at Cheltenham, though good ground could have been another factor in him being below par (seems ideally served by softer); respected but one or two others appeal more.

9/2

7th

16

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

The Bluesman

10st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Campaigned mostly on soft/good to soft; bumper/hurdles winner for Paul Nicholls; record of 121 (over 2m4f) since joining new yard and switched to chasing, both wins gained in comfortable fashion, latest at Haydock; could make some waves in these deeper waters, being a lightly raced and improving contender.

12/1

1st

6

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 3

13:28 Haydock

The Bluesman

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

A fairly useful bumper/hurdles winner for Paul Nicholls; has looked an improved model sent chasing for his new handler this winter, scoring easily at Southwell (2m4f) before a clear second of six in 2m4f Leicester handicap 48 days ago; up 4lb but he has more to offer and merits serious consideration.

100/30

20/1

  • Place: £7.40

Form: 4

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second on Irish point debut in April and shaped very well before fading into fourth on last month's stable/hurdle debut at Exeter (2m2f, good to soft); realistic each-way claims if able to build on that recent effort.
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2nd

15

22nd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

12:30 Chepstow

Western Article

10st 11lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Second on Irish point debut in April and shaped very well before fading into fourth on last month's stable/hurdle debut at Exeter (2m2f, good to soft); realistic each-way claims if able to build on that recent effort.

20/1

2nd

15

22nd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

12:30 Chepstow

Western Article

10st 11lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Second on Irish point debut in April and shaped very well before fading into fourth on last month's stable/hurdle debut at Exeter (2m2f, good to soft); realistic each-way claims if able to build on that recent effort.

20/1

4th

11

22nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 111y

Class 4

14:10 Exeter

Western Article

10st 11lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Half-sister to prolific and versatile jumper Uno Mas; bought for £20,000 soon after finishing second on Irish point debut in April (good to yielding); faces much tougher opposition on this rules debut.

33/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 1-58

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won two good-ground points and a heavy-ground Exeter bumper for Leslie Jefford in the spring; raced too freely and was unable to justify good market support (13-2 from 33-1) when soundly beaten over C&D (soft) on last month's stable/hurdle debut but is evidently thought capable of better.
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1st

3

21st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Warwick

Prophesea

11st 8lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Down

raced in second, ridden after 3 out, led 2 out, went clear run-in, comfortably

11/4

3rd

1

15th Jan 2025

Heavy

3m 0f 52y

Class 4

16:08 Newbury

Prophesea

12st 0lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Down

in touch with leaders

7/1

3rd

1

15th Jan 2025

Heavy

3m 0f 52y

Class 4

16:08 Newbury

Prophesea

12st 0lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Down

in touch with leaders

7/1

Form: 3-4

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kept on for third on bumper debut at Exeter (good) in April and also displayed significant promise when fourth over C&D (soft) on last month's hurdling debut; ideally needs to learn to settle better but still considered each-way.
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6

19th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 1f 5y

Class 4

15:10 Warwick

Murphys Milan

11st 5lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Promise in two Chepstow maiden hurdles (about 2m4f, soft and good to soft) around this time last year but only mid-division in two subsequent handicaps; wasn't beaten far in the latest of them on last month's reappearance, however, and has untapped potential at this trip; hood goes on.

7/2

6

10th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:55 Chepstow

Murphys Milan

11st 10lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Shaped with promise in two C&D maidens last autumn and wasn't beaten far when upped to 3m for handicap debut in March; back from another break today but remains unexposed.

14/1

7th

8

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 4

16:37 Newbury

Murphys Milan

11st 10lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Plenty of promise in his bumper and a pair of 2m3f maiden hurdles (from soft to good); very interesting now raised in distance on his handicap debut as there's lots of stamina in the pedigree; absent since November so market support would be welcomed.

8/1

4/1

Form: 42-0 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Joined Kim Bailey after two very promising runs in slow-ground Irish bumpers towards end of last year; weakened out of contention when favourite for Cheltenham bumper last month but could still have a good future over jumps.
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3rd

2

14th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 150y

Class 4

16:35 Wincanton

Seatoit

12st 1lb

J: Aamilah Aswat

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Yet to get his head in front and he didn't look the easiest of rides when a fair fourth of nine in 3m1f Warwick handicap 22 days ago, hanging left late on; still no forlorn hope off the same mark.

9/2

4th

7

23rd Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 5y

Class 4

14:37 Warwick

Seatoit

11st 5lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

No wins in eight but nearly put that right on soft at Ffos Las (3m) and drier ground put forward as an excuse here on New Year's Eve; with rain about, he has to be feared.

9/1

4th

5

31st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:15 Lingfield

Seatoit

11st 4lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

pressed leaders, led 4th, headed before 2 out, soon weakened

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a British point in 2022 and an Irish point last year; should have a future under rules but this hurdling debut comes after a 543-day layoff and he has a fair standard to reach.
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2nd

6

29th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

12:18 Kelso

Far From Over

11st 0lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

raced in second, not fluent 4 out, pressed leader 3 out, challenging 2 out, no extra before last, no match for winner

10/1

2nd

6

29th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

12:18 Kelso

Far From Over

11st 0lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

raced in second, not fluent 4 out, pressed leader 3 out, challenging 2 out, no extra before last, no match for winner

10/1

6th

2

22nd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

12:30 Chepstow

Far From Over

11st 4lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

Won a British point in 2022 and an Irish point last year; should have a future under rules but this hurdling debut comes after a 543-day layoff and he has a fair standard to reach.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3-2

Last run: 176 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Made promising start to rules career when placed in pair of 2m3f Warwick maidens (both on good ground) in the spring; probably won't be far away if still in similar form after 176-day break.
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2

2nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

15:25 Exeter

Espoir Des Forges

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

disputed lead, lost position before 3rd, dropped to last before 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out

8/1

2

2nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

15:25 Exeter

Espoir Des Forges

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

disputed lead, lost position before 3rd, dropped to last before 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out

8/1

3rd

4

4th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

13:40 Market Rasen

Espoir Des Forges

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

held up in rear, outpaced 5 out, no impression from 4 out, tailed off

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-sister to bumper and 2m5f/3m hurdle winner Little Else; dam fair 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner for these connections; newcomer from stable also represented by Seatoit.
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6th

3

7th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 111y

Class 5

16:50 Exeter

English Willow

11st 9lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Struggled to cope with heavy ground in her latest qualifying race but was placed in run-of-the-mill mares' novice at Uttoxeter (2m6f, soft) in December and remains unexposed; tongue-tie added for handicap debut.

8/1

5

30th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

12:55 Wincanton

English Willow

11st 3lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Took a step forward when near-10l third at Uttoxeter (2m6f, soft) last month on her second start; could continue to progress; chance.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal from a three-time point winner; seems unlikely to meet the standard required on debut.
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6th

2

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

16:10 Exeter

Following Chapter

12st 0lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Record of 412 since handicapping, the win gained by 4l at Warwick (2m3f, good to soft); clear of the remainder at Ludlow (2m5f, soft) since; may show additional progress upped further in trip; remains of interest.

7/2

2nd

2

4th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:07 Ludlow

Following Chapter

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Alastair Ralph

Only his second run in a handicap when a 4l winner at Warwick (2m3f, good to soft) where he was backed into favouritism; still looked green in front that day and might well be up to defying the 8lb rise.

7/4

4

19th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:00 Ludlow

Following Chapter

11st 2lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Beaten a long way in his first two races over hurdles and already looks one for handicaps.

50/1

Form: 0/67-

Last run: 293 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Belied triple-digit odds when respectable sixth in Newbury bumper (good to soft) last November but was well beaten on hurdle debut at Sandown in February; moves up from 2m today.
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7

20th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 5

15:00 Warwick

Grand Sabre

11st 1lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Nick Gifford

His sole success came here (3m, good) last May off this mark but he's been disappointing since; first-time cheekpieces are applied on his first run for five months and they need to spark him back to form.

8/1

5

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

16:15 Fontwell

Grand Sabre

10st 10lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Low-mileage 6yo who left some very poor performances behind when staying on dourly to cause 22-1 surprise at Warwick (3m, good) in May; quickly back in the doldrums on next outing, though, and returns from 141-day break with it all to prove again.

20/1

4th

3

4th Jun 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:35 Newton Abbot

Grand Sabre

11st 5lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Nothing to show for seven previous runs but he popped up in a small field when staying on strongly at Warwick (3m, good; 22-1) last time, with Moonlight Artist well adrift; that was just his second run over fences and his jumping was noticeably better; probably has more to offer, particularly over this sort of trip.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam French Listed-placed on the Flat in France and a smart hurdler in Ireland; entitled to benefit from this debut experience but looks interesting on paper.
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6th

4

22nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

16:17 Chepstow

Nube De Trueno

11st 6lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Well beaten in three 2m3f maiden/novice hurdles this season but represents a top stable and significant improvement is possible in handicaps.

25/1

11th

10

1st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 4

13:33 Wetherby

Nube De Trueno

11st 4lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

In a top yard but sent off at 40-1 for his first two runs over hurdles and ran accordingly, finishing tailed off; handicaps will be more like it.

50/1

11th

10

1st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 4

13:33 Wetherby

Nube De Trueno

11st 4lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

In a top yard but sent off at 40-1 for his first two runs over hurdles and ran accordingly, finishing tailed off; handicaps will be more like it.

50/1

Form: 8-

Last run: 267 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in soft-ground Taunton bumper for Victor Dartnall in February; can only be watched on this stable/hurdle debut.
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8th

7

29th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

17:35 Taunton

Devon Blue

10st 4lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Victor Dartnall

Eighth foal; half-brother to winners Getaweapon (point bumper and 2m/2m3f hurdle) and Glenquin Castle (2m6f-3m1f chase); dam unraced half-sister to bumper/hurdle/chase winners up to 2m6f Supreme Prince (smart) and Supreme Serenade (useful); yard has only occasional success in bumpers.

16/1

Form: 5-P5

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
A well-beaten outsider on both hurdling starts this autumn; moves up from 2m today.
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11

22nd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

12:30 Chepstow

Bestgetgoing

10st 11lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Richard Price

A well-beaten outsider on both hurdling starts this autumn; moves up from 2m today.

100/1

11

22nd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

12:30 Chepstow

Bestgetgoing

10st 11lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Richard Price

A well-beaten outsider on both hurdling starts this autumn; moves up from 2m today.

100/1

5th

6

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

12:40 Hereford

Bestgetgoing

10st 7lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Richard Price

Struggling by halfway when pulled up on recent hurdles debut at Bangor (2m, soft; 200-1); it's difficult to envisage her having a significant role to play until she makes the switch to handicapping.

50/1

Non-runners

Hill Of Scarriff, Jewel Eyed Judy, Sheeka Supreme

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £54.80
Straight Forecast £57.87
Trifecta £235.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Espoir Des Forges

SPOTLIGHT:

Seatoit

Telegraph:

The Bluesman

POSTDATA:

Murphy's Milan

The Times:

Espoir Des Forges

The Guardian:

Espoir Des Forges

Daily Mail:

Espoir Des Forges

D Express:

Espoir Des Forges

Daily Mirror:

Espoir Des Forges

The Star:

Seatoit

Daily Record:

The Bluesman