January 15 / 13.55 Newbury

13.55

Heavy

Grosvenor Sport Win Rewards Every Day EBF Junior “National Hunt” Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 2m 0f 69y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Grosvenor Sport Win Rewards Every Day EBF Junior “National Hunt” Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 42

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth in a bumper at Exeter (1m5f, good to soft) in October and ran on very well when losing out by just a head at Bangor (2m, soft) in December; needs some improvement but those bumpers were promising.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

11

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Sherminator

11st 4lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Harry Fry

Has won all four completed starts over hurdles (trained by Emma Lavelle for first win); came 6l clear on handicap debut at Exeter (2m, good to soft) last time in the style of one who can keep on improving; considered under Patrick Mullins.

13/2

1st

3

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

15:10 Exeter

Sherminator

11st 12lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Harry Fry

Juvenile hurdle winner for Emma Lavelle and had a wind op after his successful debut for this yard; hadn't been asked too many questions when falling at Cheltenham (race won by Supreme favourite Old Park Star) and he then won his novice quite nicely at Ludlow; brings potential into handicaps and plenty of it.

4/1

1st

8

4th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:23 Ludlow

Sherminator

11st 0lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Harry Fry

Left Emma Lavelle after winning a soft-ground juvenile hurdle at Newbury; comfortably defied a penalty at Taunton (good) and, following wind surgery and a break, hadn't been asked any serious questions when suffering a heavy fall two out at Cheltenham in December in a race won by the Supreme favourite Old Park Star; retains plenty of potential.

2/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 041 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
11-2 under Jamie Brace, won five-runner juvenile race at Exeter (2m, good to soft) four weeks ago with more authority than the result suggests, leading three out; the form is nothing special but nothing in this field has better and he should improve.
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7th

13

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:15 Haydock

Star Of Guiting

10st 8lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Ewan Whillans

Won twice at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in the winter and has had excuses since, making late headway after a slow start when eighth of 21 at Aintree four weeks ago; probably in much better heart than recent form-figures suggest, and he's an interesting each-way proposition.

25/1

9th

19

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Star Of Guiting

11st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Ewan Whillans

Two 1m7f Musselburgh wins this winter; bounced back from a poor run in the Imperial Cup when fifth of 14 back at Musselburgh three weeks ago but that effort suggests the handicapper is winning the argument for now.

28/1

5th

1

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 2

15:22 Musselburgh

Star Of Guiting

12st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

Pulled up in the Imperial Cup at Sandown (2m, soft) only 13 days ago but he went there on a hat-trick following two wins here (1m7f, good to soft) in January; this unexposed 5yo could bounce back and play a leading role now back here and returned to better ground.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; Postponed close relation to 1m2f-1m4f winner Bletchley Storm (RPR 76); dam 1m2f AW (83) and 2m juvenile hurdle winner, with other hurdle winners close up in the pedigree; from a top yard and zero shock if he's a leading player on debut; market can give major clues.
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10th

7

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Laughing John

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

British challenger is 2-2 since tackling handicaps; won a three runner race at Doncaster (16.5f, gd-sft) off 106 then won in emphatic style at Wincanton upped to 2m4f (gd-sft) off 2lb higher; hiked up 10lb and moves up in grade but could be more to come; cheekpieces go on.

8/1

1st

11

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Laughing John

11st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Built upon the promise shown in junior hurdles last year (including on soft ground) when winning on handicap/seasonal debut at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) in December; had just two rivals to beat on that occasion but the form still looks solid and he's open to further improvement for top yard.

6/1

2

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

12:40 Chepstow

Laughing John

11st 0lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Nicky Henderson

led at steady pace, increased tempo from 3 out, pushed along when edged left and unseated approaching last

5/6

Form: 34

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability taking minor honours at Hereford (2m, good) and Warwick (2m, good to soft); jumped to his right on occasions; bit more is needed from him given the potential among today's rivals.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

22nd Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

14:23 Limerick

Lenjoleur De Palma

11st 12lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: E McNamara

In fine form for local yard; won off 13lb lower over C&D (heavy) in November; career best off 103 when a 1.75l runner-up in a C&D Listed handicap hurdle in December, although form not working out so well; nudged up another 3lb but clearly loves it here and he's a huge player in this modest grade.

13/8

Form: 8F

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; Postponed half-sister to hurdle winners Faulty (2m1f) and High Exit (French 2m2f); dam placed 1m4f AQPS Flat, half-sister to French 2m5f Grade 3 chase winner Quolibet and a French 2m2f-2m6f Listed hurdle/chase winner; needs a second look despite others having the advantage of experience.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

8

15th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

13:55 Newbury

Tabasco Time

10st 7lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Hughie Morrison

Seventh foal; Postponed half-sister to hurdle winners Faulty (2m1f) and High Exit (French 2m2f); dam placed 1m4f AQPS Flat, half-sister to French 2m5f Grade 3 chase winner Quolibet and a French 2m2f-2m6f Listed hurdle/chase winner; needs a second look despite others having the advantage of experience.

9/1

5th

8

15th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

13:55 Newbury

Tabasco Time

10st 7lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Hughie Morrison

in touch with leaders on inner, lost position and towards rear 3rd

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 871

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wore cheekpieces in his two bumpers; 25-1 under Ben Ffrench Davis in five-runner juvenile race at Fontwell (2m2f, soft) five weeks ago, handed his chance when the leader blundered two out and rallying to lead close home after his own final-flight mistake; now hooded; others have a better chance on form but there was promise in winning that hurdle debut.
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10

2nd Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Worcester

Vorderman

10st 13lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Roger Teal

Got off the mark in a Fontwell juvenile last December (soft); second on his handicap debut at Plumpton (2m4f, good) in April, he fell early on next time and was pulled up following a bad error last time; still has time on his side and not out of this on this step up in trip.

14/1

7

25th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

14:58 Fontwell

Vorderman

10st 8lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Roger Teal

Won a weak race here on hurdling debut in December; second under Ben Ffrench Davis at Plumpton (extended 2m4f, good) early last month in his first handicap but only four of five finished and he unseated early here on latest outing; early days but he probably needs some improvement.

20/1

7

25th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

14:58 Fontwell

Vorderman

10st 8lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Roger Teal

Won a weak race here on hurdling debut in December; second under Ben Ffrench Davis at Plumpton (extended 2m4f, good) early last month in his first handicap but only four of five finished and he unseated early here on latest outing; early days but he probably needs some improvement.

20/1

Form: 83

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Staying-on, 8l third of six to Blue Moon Lady on hurdle debut at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) four weeks ago and the winner is now penalised 7lb; should improve.
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3rd

4

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:30 Hexham

Highbury Hill

11st 10lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Nigel Hawke

Off the mark at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) in January; inconsistent, however, and she was tailed off when tried over 3m at Doncaster on latest outing, despite the stamina in her family; connections turn to 7lb claimer.

8/1

5th

2

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

15:57 Doncaster

Highbury Hill

11st 10lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Nigel Hawke

Third of 16 at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) in November on second handicap start and bounced back from lesser run to win at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) last month; has also shown promise elsewhere; her useful dam stayed 3m and is related to stayers and she could have more to offer now up in trip.

9/1

1st

5

27th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

13:00 Chepstow

Highbury Hill

11st 12lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Nigel Hawke

Two good efforts in the autumn included a close third of 11 finishers to Crossbeau over C&D (good to soft) but she finished remote at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft; has acted on that surface) in December; needs to return to earlier level.

12/1

Non-runners

Blue Moon Lady

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.00
Straight Forecast £14.24
Trifecta £31.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Sherminator

SPOTLIGHT:

Laughing John

The Times:

Blue Moon Lady

RP RATINGS:

Star Of Guiting

LAMBOURN:

Tabasco Time

D Express:

Laughing John

The Sun:

Laughing John

Telegraph:

Blue Moon Lady

The Guardian:

Blue Moon Lady

Daily Mail:

Sherminator

Daily Mirror:

Sherminator

The Star:

Sherminator

Daily Record:

Sherminator

WEST COUNTRY:

Star Of Guiting