January 11 / 13.00 Kempton

13.00

Soft

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

  • Prize money: £9258.2
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Coral ‘Daily Rewards Shaker’ Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

Form: 21/1 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Easily justified favouritism at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) last month on hurdles debut and return from two-year absence, adding to his bumper win and taking form figures to 211; promising sort who looks a big player under 6lb penalty.
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21th

4

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Fingle Bridge

11st 11lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Olly Murphy

Has failed to maintain an unbeaten hurdles record since returned this sphere, sweating and well beaten in the Imperial Cup (2m) last time; penultimate effort (2m5f) wasn't bad but this is a stiffer task.

25/1

14th

1

7th Mar 2026

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

14:27 Sandown

Fingle Bridge

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Olly Murphy

3-3 over hurdles last season, including a Listed novice win at Exeter (2m, good to soft), and following a stint over fences he reverted to this sphere with a promising second at Warwick (2m5f, heavy) four weeks ago; travelled strongly on that latest start and not ruled out now back down in trip.

20/1

2nd

2

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 5y

Class 3

16:10 Warwick

Fingle Bridge

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Olly Murphy

Chasing this season; eyecatching behind Lulamba first time out before finishing alone after Phantomofthepoints had come down at Uttoxeter; wasn't overly fluent that day, nor when third at Ayr, and now defends an unbeaten record over hurdles (3-3); his novice form has worked out well and potentially on a good mark for this handicap debut; unraced over this far but should stay.

7/4

Form: —

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Looked ordinary in Irish points and never figured in Warwick bumper for new yard; opposed.
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3rd

4

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 149y

Class 4

14:37 Wincanton

A Great Excuse

11st 2lb

J: David Bass

T: Max Comley

Early casualty behind Touquet two runs ago and 2m3f looked too far for him last time out, but he appeared value for a greater rise than 5lb for his Lingfield success (2m, good to soft; Touquet over 1l third) before all of that; remains of interest.

4/1

3rd

3

9th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 51y

Class 5

15:30 Catterick

A Great Excuse

11st 11lb

J: David Bass

T: Max Comley

Off the mark on third chase start when scoring at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) in December; fair run over this trip at Ffos Las on previous start but he fell last time out; a possible on earlier form.

4/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Took a big step forward 11 weeks ago on third attempt in Irish points; sold for 30,000euros since that easy win; this rules debutant is open to further progress.
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4th

4

8th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

13:15 Newbury

Atomic Level

11st 2lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

towards rear

50/1

4

8th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

13:15 Newbury

Atomic Level

11st 2lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

Left his first two efforts behind to win an Irish point but at 33-1 he was never competitive here last month; looks safe to oppose on the back of that.

50/1

10th

3

15th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

13:25 Newbury

Atomic Level

11st 2lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

20,000euros 3yo; fourth foal; half-brother to fair 2m/2m3f hurdle winner Kavanaghs Cross; dam unraced sister to point/bumper/2m7f hurdle winner Senor Lombardy, out of half-sister to Irish Grand National winner Glebe Lad; won easily in October in his third Irish point and sold for 30,000euros; to win this, however, is probably asking a bit much; yard runs three.

20/1

Form: 240F

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner and runner-up in a bumper; has plenty to find on hurdles form and a heavy fall last time adds uncertainty.
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7th

6

15th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

13:25 Newbury

Fort St Angelo

11st 2lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Chris Gordon

Irish maiden point winner and runner-up in a Ludlow bumper; however, soundly beaten at Newbury (led early) and Plumpton (always behind) in his first two attempts over hurdles, before falling early on at 150-1 when back at this course four weeks ago; his yard runs three in this.

66/1

7th

6

15th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

13:25 Newbury

Fort St Angelo

11st 2lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Chris Gordon

Irish maiden point winner and runner-up in a Ludlow bumper; however, soundly beaten at Newbury (led early) and Plumpton (always behind) in his first two attempts over hurdles, before falling early on at 150-1 when back at this course four weeks ago; his yard runs three in this.

66/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful and consistent handicapper, mostly over 1m4f, on the Flat for Richard Hannon; absent since a creditable effort 200 days ago; one of the likelier players, provided he transfers ability to hurdles.
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10

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 63y

Class 4

12:55 Ascot

Graham

10st 4lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Unseated rider mid-race when well backed for Fontwell handicap six weeks ago and now 0-7 over hurdles; not one to give up on just yet but moves up in grade today and others in this line-up may have more potential.

7/1

10

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 63y

Class 4

12:55 Ascot

Graham

10st 4lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Unseated rider mid-race when well backed for Fontwell handicap six weeks ago and now 0-7 over hurdles; not one to give up on just yet but moves up in grade today and others in this line-up may have more potential.

7/1

1

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

14:30 Fontwell

Graham

11st 12lb

J: Rob Hargreaves

T: Gary & Josh Moore

0-6 over hurdles but was a beaten favourite on his last three starts in March/April; below form on the Flat in three runs since but not one to give up on just yet; goes without headgear worn on last hurdles start and last two Flat runs.

5/2

Form: 53-97

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Two attempts in bumpers featured a placed effort; beaten long way in two maiden hurdles and needs a major step forward.
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3rd

9

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Kempton

Grenadier Jed

10st 6lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Upwardly mobile 6yo; won three handicaps in 2025 and posted another personal best when beaten a head at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) last month, pulling well clear of the third; strong candidate off just 2lb higher.

4/1

2nd

9

27th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 3

14:02 Chepstow

Grenadier Jed

11st 8lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Progressive 6yo who made it 3-3 in handicaps when keeping on strongly to lead close home on seasonal debut at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) in November; fell mid-race last month but remains very much of interest.

4/1

1st

4

27th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

14:25 Taunton

Grenadier Jed

11st 7lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Displayed big jolt of improvement on handicap debut 23 days ago, winning readily over C&D (soft); went up 8lb for that but could still have a lot more to offer; good chance.

7/4

Abandoned

Form: 74

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in Irish points; only modest form in 2m maiden hurdles at Newbury and may be more interesting in handicaps shortly.
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3rd

5

19th Oct 2026

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 3

16:00 Plumpton

Jorebel

11st 2lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Won five times (three hurdles, two chases) in second half of last year but was out of form when last seen in the spring; back on a good mark now and might have been refreshed by six-month break but others in this line-up have much less to prove.

7/1

6th

5

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

16:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Jorebel

11st 9lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Gordon

Dual Fontwell winner and his other victories have come on left-handed tracks; hung in that direction on last month's visits to Kempton and he duly underperformed; should run better around here and this mark isn't beyond him.

7/1

5th

3

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Kempton

Jorebel

11st 12lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Perhaps needed the run in C&D event nine days ago on return from break; largely productive over hurdles/fences otherwise this term, winning five times; good chance if tapping back into that progress.

6/1

Form: 36

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Placed in Downpatrick bumper for Paul Nolan; only a modest sixth in 2m novice hurdle at Plumpton since; needs improvement.
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7th

5

29th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 123y

Class 4

16:15 Ascot

Low Expectations

11st 8lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Usually ridden by James Davies and won three 2m-2m4f handicaps in a row in November/December; backward steps on his two outings since and his free-going tendency is a concern for this longer trip.

11/1

8th

13

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

14:40 Huntingdon

Low Expectations

11st 4lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Under James Davies he went 3-3 in 2m-2m4f handicaps following a break; up the weights but he pulled hard under different handling last time and can be given another chance.

20/1

6th

8

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

19:47 Fontwell

Low Expectations

11st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Third in an Irish bumper but beaten at least 22l in all five British hurdles races, including over C&D (good to soft; Decorated second) two starts back; 2m7f looked to stretch him last time.

14/1

Abandoned

Form: 52-23

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 5yo who has progressive RPRs in defeat; good efforts at Stratford (2m, heavy) and Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) for new yard, finishing third to unbeaten rival last time; one of the main form contenders.
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1st

5

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 1

14:05 Haydock

LudOr

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Tom Symonds

Won easily on handicap debut at Bangor (2m3f, soft) in November and has continued in good form, finishing third of 15 at Windsor (3m, soft) latest; he has something to find if his opponents are at their best but that isn't guaranteed, and his current wellbeing and proven stamina are both positives.

10/1

3rd

3

18th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Windsor

LudOr

11st 9lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Tom Symonds

Has a solid overall record; fairly useful form switched to handicaps (at about 2m4f on soft) this term, winning by wide margin at Bangor then solid third at Newbury; remains open to further progress; major contender, provided he stays this new trip.

9/2

Form: 3-6

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Has a lot to find on his Fontwell efforts (bumper/hurdle); stable appears to have stronger claims with Graham.
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Form: 67

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Comfortably held in a couple of 2m maiden hurdles at Southwell; others preferred.
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9th

2

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

16:40 Chepstow

Shant Wait

11st 12lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Charlie Longsdon

0-9 over hurdles but he went close in a Southwell handicap (2m, good to soft) in December; was never really travelling when a well-held third at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) last month but that was after a short break and cheekpieces are now added; dangerous if he can get back near best.

5/1

3rd

1

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

14:18 Sedgefield

Shant Wait

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Charlie Longsdon

0-8 over hurdles but kept on to be placed on both 2m starts since his wind op in November and looks well worth another go over today's longer trip; might be the answer.

9/4

3rd

2

16th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

12:18 Market Rasen

Shant Wait

12st 0lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Charlie Longsdon

0-7 over hurdles but showed the benefit of a wind op when keeping on well for clear second behind odds-on favourite at Southwell (2m, good to soft) last month and is respected, despite going up 5lb for that run.

4/1

Form: 6-5

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Hurdles debutante who holds poor claims on her bumper form.
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9

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

16:50 Fontwell

Ballyhealy Diamond

10st 8lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Daniel Steele

Showed no significant promise when a big-priced outsider for three novice/maiden hurdles (2m-2m3f); significant improvement required on handicap debut.

33/1

6th

5

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

18:20 Fontwell

Ballyhealy Diamond

10st 13lb

J: Daniel Sansom

T: Daniel Steele

Well beaten in both bumpers and on both hurdling starts, the latter over C&D (good) two months ago.

66/1

5

21st Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 3

15:10 Plumpton

Ballyhealy Diamond

10st 13lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Daniel Steele

Tailed off in all completed starts and has no form claims.

66/1

Form: /3113-

Last run: 413 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Gained plenty of experience in French bumpers in 2023 (raced six times) and blossomed in the autumn, winning Grade 3 races at Moulins and Lyon Parilly then third in Grade 1 at Fontainebleau; now goes in hood; seems a useful mare and warrants respect on debut for notable new connections.
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4th

8

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Khrisma

10st 5lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Nicky Henderson

British raider; dual Grade 3 bumper winner in France; won two of first four starts over hurdles for this yard but a bad mistake two out proved costly when pulled up on handicap debut at Kelso latest; could go well if puts in a clear round of jumping.

6/1

1

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:10 Kelso

Khrisma

12st 0lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Won two Grade 3 bumpers in France and she made it 2-5 in novice hurdles when scoring cosily at Market Rasen (2m, soft) last month; also effective on good ground; in top hands and could be better than her opening mark.

11/8

1st

3

17th Feb 2026

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:00 Market Rasen

Khrisma

11st 9lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Won two Grade 3 bumpers over 1m4f on soft in France and showed useful form when placed in 2m novice events last year; got off the mark over hurdles with a minimum of fuss at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) in November and beaten a short head by Watamu at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft) the following month; now 7lb better off with that rival; claims.

11/10

Verdict

British debutante Khrisma (second choice) appears to have a favourable chance at the weights and she commands respect, especially if strong in the betting. FINGLE BRIDGE (narrowly preferred) is a promising sort who should build on his reappearance win, while Lud’or is another major contender on form and Graham has possibilities judged on his Flat ability.[Steve Boow]