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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1st

3

9th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 1

14:30 Exeter

Fingle Bridge

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

raced in second, pressed leader from 2nd, briefly led after 5th, led after 2 out, kept on well, ridden out

8/1

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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1

18th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

15:05 Taunton

A Great Excuse

11st 6lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Barry Brennan

Triple-figure prices and has made no serious impact in a bumper and two maiden hurdles (2m and 2m3f) for new yard; he does have ability but handicaps loom.

33/1

7th

1

1st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 4

13:33 Wetherby

A Great Excuse

11st 4lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Barry Brennan

No closer than 21l in three points; beat two home in a bumper and, although he shaped better in a Ffos Las 2m maiden hurdle, he was some way behind Lud'or.

100/1

7th

1

1st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 4

13:33 Wetherby

A Great Excuse

11st 4lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Barry Brennan

No closer than 21l in three points; beat two home in a bumper and, although he shaped better in a Ffos Las 2m maiden hurdle, he was some way behind Lud'or.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

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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

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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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8th

3

14th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Warwick

Graham

11st 9lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Fairly useful Flat racer who has been placed in both handicap hurdles, more recently when finishing well for close second at Kempton (2m, good) a fortnight ago; moves back up in trip and sports first-time blinkers here; ought to be right in the thick of things again.

7/4

8th

3

14th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Warwick

Graham

11st 9lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, mistake 3rd, not fluent 4th, reminder after 6th, not fluent 3 out

7/4

2nd

4

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:52 Kempton

Graham

11st 8lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

prominent

3/1

Form: 53-97

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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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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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

1st

11

4th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

16:40 Taunton

Grenadier Jed

10st 5lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

in touch with leaders, steady headway after 2 out (usual 3 out)

8/1

1st

11

4th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

16:40 Taunton

Grenadier Jed

10st 5lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

in touch with leaders

8/1

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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9

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 164y

Class 4

14:55 Plumpton

Jorebel

10st 9lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Has only contested two handicaps and he ran well for a long way in the latest at Uttoxeter (2m, good); wouldn't need a lot more to be right in the thick of it here.

15/2

Form: 36

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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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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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

in touch with leaders, went fourth after 3 out, weakened final 110yds

14/1

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

4th

4

23rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

15:02 Exeter

Low Expectations

11st 8lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Third in a Downpatrick bumper in the autumn but beaten at least 22l in all four British hurdles races, latest his handicap debut at Fontwell (2m3f; 12-1); this very new trip needs to spark a transformation.

25/1

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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2nd

2

28th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 3

15:58 Newbury

LudOr

11st 6lb

J: Jordan Nailor

T: Tom Symonds

Ex-French; consistent 5yo who was on the scene in three hurdle races (soft or heavy) in Britain before asserting when 4-7 in a maiden at Wetherby (extended 2m3f, soft) four weeks ago; his jumping wasn't great there but he has the form to mix it with the other two hurdle winners in this field.

3/1

1st

8

1st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 4

13:33 Wetherby

LudOr

11st 4lb

J: Jordan Nailor

T: Tom Symonds

Consistent 5yo who has been on the scene in three 2m/2m4f maiden hurdles (soft or heavy) since arriving from France and his latest Ffos Las conqueror could be very good; this looks easier and he's the one to beat.

Evs

1st

8

1st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 4

13:33 Wetherby

LudOr

11st 4lb

J: Jordan Nailor

T: Tom Symonds

Consistent 5yo who has been on the scene in three 2m/2m4f maiden hurdles (soft or heavy) since arriving from France and his latest Ffos Las conqueror could be very good; this looks easier and he's the one to beat.

Evs

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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No Results Found

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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5th

1

27th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:10 Southwell

Shant Wait

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Charlie Longsdon

took keen hold, led, not fluent 3 out, headed before 2 out, soon weakened

12/1

7th

5

2nd Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 181y

Class 5

15:07 Doncaster

Shant Wait

11st 11lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Made debut in December and the best of his three runs came last time when staying on for a 22l second at Newbury (2m, soft); not obviously well treated off his opening mark but he's a half-brother to 2m4f hurdle winner Sea Invasion and is open to improvement now up in trip on handicap debut.

13/2

Form: 6-5

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Mare

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

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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2nd

8

2nd May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Khrisma

11st 5lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Won two Grade 3 APQS races over 1m4f at three, soft ground on both occasions; should be better for a Windsor run in January; winner Jubilee Alpha has done her bit for the form.

6/1

2nd

8

2nd May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Khrisma

11st 5lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Won two Grade 3 APQS races over 1m4f at three, soft ground on both occasions; should be better for a Windsor run in January; winner Jubilee Alpha has done her bit for the form.

6/1

3rd

7

19th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

12:45 Windsor

Khrisma

11st 2lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, steady headway when not fluent 2 out, shaken up and kept on final 110yds

7/4

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]