November 30 / 13.54 Newbury

13.54

Soft

Coral ‘Daily Rewards Shaker’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £21784
  • 2m 4f 118y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Coral ‘Daily Rewards Shaker’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: /1123- D BF

Last run: 322 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Would likely have won a major handicap at Ascot (1m7f, good) last December but for two late errors; finished out of the first two for the first time in his career when third of 19 in the Lanzarote at Kempton (2m5f, good to soft) in January but it was another good effort in a top-end handicap, particularly as his jumping again wasn't the best; if he can cut out the mistakes, there's likely a good prize in him from this mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

15:05 Aintree

Impose Toi

11st 10lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Relished step up in trip when winning C&D handicap (good to soft) in November and won the Grade 2 Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury (3m, soft) and Grade 1 Long Walk at Ascot (3m, good to soft) on his next two starts, with Strong Leader in second on both occasions; below par at Cheltenham on last two runs (good record there previously) and it was disconcerting that he was pulled up in the Stayers', but he's in the picture if back to his best.

13/2

8

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Impose Toi

11st 10lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Handicap runner-up at last year's Festival; made it 3-3 over staying trips in the Grade 1 Long Walk at Ascot (3m, good to soft) in December; not seen to same effect when 7l second to Ma Shantou in the Grade 2 Cleeve Hurdle over C&D in January but was conceding 6lb to the winner and the soft going perhaps wasn't ideal; could have a part to play if bouncing back to his best.

10/1

2nd

2

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:35 Cheltenham

Impose Toi

11st 8lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

A revelation this season since upped to staying trips, winning a handicap at Aintree (3m, good to soft) and enjoying further success in Grade 2 Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury (3m, soft) and Grade 1 Long Walk at Ascot (3m, good to soft); beat Strong Leader by just over 1l last time and he's produced positive performances on both previous runs here; he's the one to beat.

4/5

Form: 22-112 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Two bumper wins on soft/heavy; off the mark over hurdles in maiden at Hexham (2m7f) in May and followed up on handicap debut at Warwick (2m5f) in October; progressed again when second of eight at Aintree (3m) three weeks ago, those three outings all on good ground; back down in trip.
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Verdict Starting price

7

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 5f 201y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Guard The Moon

11st 7lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Made a bad mistake at the fourth fence at Newbury in December and soon pulled up; clearcut winner of small-field novice handicaps at Aintree (2m4f, soft) and Windsor (3m, soft; first-time cheekpieces) in his other two chases and he shaped in the latter as if stamina was a strong suit.

20/1

1st

2

16th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 3

13:15 Windsor

Guard The Moon

11st 7lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Made a bad mistake at the fourth fence and soon pulled up at Newbury last month; however, prior to that he won in good style on his chase debut at Aintree (2m4f, soft) and he should be fine now back up in trip; likely player if minimising the blunders in first-time cheekpieces.

11/2

3

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

15:52 Perth

Guard The Moon

11st 10lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Struggled in the Pertemps Final and his previous run was no better; however, he beat recent Cheltenham winner Long Draw at Warwick earlier this season and followed that with two excellent seconds at up to 3m; if back in that sort of form he'd be a live contender.

6/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 14123- D

Last run: 232 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Made it 4-5 when making all on handicap debut at Lingfield (2m3f, soft) in January; even better form in defeat on final two starts, latest when third of 19 to Kateira in handicap at the Aintree Grand National meeting (2m4f, soft) in a first-time hood (retained); had wind surgery over the summer; the type to go on to even better things this season.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

28th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 93y

Class 3

15:35 Newbury

Inthewaterside

11st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

made all, jumped right on occasions, mistake 3 out, ridden after last, kept on well

3/1

1st

4

28th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 93y

Class 3

15:35 Newbury

Inthewaterside

11st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

made all, jumped right on occasions, mistake 3 out, ridden after last, kept on well

3/1

3rd

8

30th Nov 2024

Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 2

13:54 Newbury

Inthewaterside

11st 6lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

sweating, led, headed after 3 out, lost second after 2 out, kept on

9/2

Form: 9245-3

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
His losing run is up to nine and he doesn't get much relief from the handicapper, but he reappeared with a promising third at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) last month in first-time cheekpieces (retained) and he may be able to build on that today; best form is on good/good to soft ground.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

Form: /P837- D

Last run: 260 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Showed clear signs of a return to form at Kempton (2m5f) in February and he travelled strongly for a long way when seventh of 21 in the Martin Pipe at the Cheltenham Festival the following month; Impose Toi is a likely type for the same connections but it'll still be interesting to see how this one, who has a good record fresh, goes in the market.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

24th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:28 Uttoxeter

No Ordinary Joe

11st 9lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Faye Bramley

Off a reduced mark he won over 2m4f on good ground at Sandown and some interference didn't help matters when well beaten off this 5lb higher mark in the Swinton; still well treated on old form.

14/1

13th

12

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:15 Haydock

No Ordinary Joe

10st 12lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Faye Bramley

Finally took advantage of some leniency from the handicapper when winning at Sandown (2m4f, good) two weeks ago, always in the firing line; still well treated on old form but he's not sure to be so effective back over this shorter trip.

18/1

1st

11

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 178y

Class 2

17:15 Sandown

No Ordinary Joe

10st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Faye Bramley

Kept on for sixth of 21 in first-time visor at Aintree (2m, good to soft) a fortnight ago and will be suited by this move back up in trip, but his last win came in 2022 and he's patently not the force of old.

12/1

Form: 1201-4 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Five-time hurdle winner who posted career-best performance when scoring in first-time cheekpieces at Wincanton (2m4f, soft; runner-up won next two starts) in April; made a good return to action considering the drop back to 2m didn't look ideal when fourth of ten in a strong edition of the Welsh Champion Hurdle at Ffos Las seven weeks ago; good form shout.
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6th

3

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 187y

Class 1

15:45 Newbury

Issam

11st 9lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Tom Symonds

Seemed a non-stayer over 3m on penultimate start; readily justified favouritism at Kempton (2m4f, good to soft) latest, taking chase record to 3-6 and overall strike-rate to 9-25; largely progressive and a useful 3lb is claimed with Callum Pritchard back on board; one to consider.

8/1

1st

3

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 3

15:07 Kempton

Issam

11st 10lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Tom Symonds

Out of the money over 3m at Ascot last time, seeming a non-stayer; solid record otherwise since switched to fences, winning twice and posting two sound efforts; may have more to offer back down in trip; not ruled out.

9/2

6th

2

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 185y

Class 3

13:00 Ascot

Issam

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Tom Symonds

Overall strike-rate is 8-23; solid set of form figures (1213) since switch to fences, keeping on for creditable effort at Ascot (2m3f, good to soft) most recently; should be thereabouts provided he stays this new trip.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 32291-

Last run: 463 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 136

Form & Verdict
Decent novice hurdler in 2022 who took his form up a notch when easily winning a beginners chase at Killarney (2m7f, soft) in August 2023 on his final start for Willie Mullins; changed hands for £50,000 the following month; it's taken a while for new connections to get him to the track and a watching brief is the percentage call unless the betting strongly hints otherwise.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

1st Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 3

16:35 Fakenham

Hubrisko

11st 11lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Formerly with Willie Mullins; five starts for this yard following a long absence, easily the best when beaten 5l over nearly 3m at Musselburgh in February (good to soft); becoming hard to predict, though, and has been tailed off since (latterly tried in cheekpieces; now goes in blinkers).

11/2

5th

2

1st Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 3

16:35 Fakenham

Hubrisko

11st 11lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Formerly with Willie Mullins; five starts for this yard following a long absence, easily the best when beaten 5l over nearly 3m at Musselburgh in February (good to soft); becoming hard to predict, though, and has been tailed off since (latterly tried in cheekpieces; now goes in blinkers).

11/2

5th

2

20th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 152y

Class 3

15:30 Plumpton

Hubrisko

11st 13lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

led, headed 3 out

8/1

Form: 135/1-

Last run: 322 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Listed bumper winner for Milton Harris and held on by a nose to win 2m Kempton novice (good to soft; unraced on slower) for new stable in January on his third start over hurdles; faded on his previous attempt at this trip under rules but won a 3m Irish point at the start of his career; strong traveller who appeals as a likely improver in handicaps this season.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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: 2F451/

Last run: 608 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Useful effort to win a 2m5f Ascot handicap hurdle (good to soft) in April 2023 but not seen since; returns from a long absence in a hot-looking race and Inthewaterside has to be considered his top yard's first string.
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Verdict Starting price

6

8th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 3

13:50 Newbury

Ivaldi

11st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

in rear

14/1

6

8th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 3

13:50 Newbury

Ivaldi

11st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

in rear

14/1

9th

6

30th Nov 2024

Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 2

13:54 Newbury

Ivaldi

11st 7lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Paul Nicholls

always behind

16/1

Form: /7110- C

Last run: 227 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Took form to a new level when twice making all in 2m handicaps here (soft/heavy) last season; disappointing in 2m4f Cheltenham handicap final start but her unbeaten course record (also won a 2m3f handicap in March 2023) makes her a dangerous one to discount; one of four runners for her stable.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

1

28th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

12:05 Newbury

Spring Note

12st 2lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Nicky Henderson

Easily won this last year and made it 3-3 here (good-heavy) when scoring over C&D in March; soundly beaten on final start last season and pulled up here on her return, but she may have needed that run and is entitled to respect based on her excellent record here previously.

11/1

10th

1

28th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

12:05 Newbury

Spring Note

12st 2lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Nicky Henderson

Easily won this last year and made it 3-3 here (good-heavy) when scoring over C&D in March; soundly beaten on final start last season and pulled up here on her return, but she may have needed that run and is entitled to respect based on her excellent record here previously.

11/1

10

30th Nov 2024

Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 2

13:54 Newbury

Spring Note

11st 3lb

J: David Bass

T: Nicky Henderson

raced in second, weakened 3 out, pulled up after 2 out

10/1

Non-runners

Dargiannini, Lac De Constance

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £16.50
Straight Forecast £14.71
Tricast £42.35
Trifecta £58.90

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Inthewaterside

SPOTLIGHT:

Issam

RP RATINGS:

Impose Toi

The Star:

Guard The Moon

Daily Mail:

Anyharminasking

Telegraph:

Lac De Constance

Daily Record:

Guard The Moon

WEST COUNTRY:

Inthewaterside

The Guardian:

Inthewaterside

The Sun:

Inthewaterside

LAMBOURN:

Impose Toi

D Express:

Impose Toi

POSTDATA:

Issam

The Times:

Issam

Daily Mirror:

Issam