February 28 / 14.48 Newbury

14.48

Soft

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  • Prize money: £5446
  • 2m 0f 69y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

4/6 (Won)

  • Win: £1.45
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 32

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Minor honours in seven of his nine races, with fairly useful form on Flat; switched to hurdling when third at Wincanton (good) in October and second of five in useful event at Haydock (1m7f, good to soft) 13 days ago, both of which make him the form pick in this field; particularly the latter and that's despite jumping mistakes; the one to beat.
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6th

10

(10)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 2

17:20 Epsom

Give It To Me Oj

8st 9lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Acts on soft; can make the running; won six (four over hurdles, two on Flat) of seven starts in a golden spell last February-October, including over C&D in September in both the Jump Jockeys Derby (soft) and Apprentices' Derby (good); recent run over 2m at Goodwood should have teed him up nicely for what could be a plan from last year's winning yard; considered.

7/1

3rd

1

(4)

22nd May 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:07 Goodwood

Give It To Me Oj

9st 10lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Acts on soft; can make the running; won six (four over hurdles, two on Flat) of seven starts in a golden spell last February-October; soundly beaten over hurdles on latest three outings (in tough races on last two) and unraced beyond 1m4f on Flat, but he can't be comfortably dismissed in this small field.

2/1

18th

16

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Give It To Me Oj

10st 13lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has set the pace in small fields; won six (four over hurdles, two on Flat) of seven starts in a golden spell last February-October, the final leg in a conditions event at this track; soundly beaten on both starts since (admittedly no chance in Grade 1 latest) and unraced beyond 2m1f, leaving him with plenty to prove in this search for a big career best.

33/1

Form: 742

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Pretty useful 1m maiden winner on Flat in Ireland as 2yo in 2023; not seen again until December 2024 but his fortunes seem to be on the rise again as a hurdler, close second at Warwick (2m, soft) last time despite making mistakes; well capable of a prominent finish.
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7th

1

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

17:20 Uttoxeter

Ocean Conquest

11st 13lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Completed a good-ground double at Ludlow (2m novice and 2m5f handicap) last autumn; has sparked only once (two runs back) from four starts since; perhaps 3m was too far in two of those but others are still preferred.

8/1

5

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Ocean Conquest

11st 7lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Completed a good-ground double at Ludlow (2m novice/2m5f handicap) in the autumn; disappointed on next two starts but took a step back in the right direction when fifth of nine at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft) 24 days ago; below par on his previous attempt at 3m but he's back to only 1lb above his winning mark and today's ground conditions should suit so there are reasons to be hopeful.

11/2

5th

6

8th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

15:10 Warwick

Ocean Conquest

11st 7lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Completed a good-ground double at Ludlow (2m/2m5f) in the autumn and softer going has perhaps contributed to his dip in form since; may resume his progress, provided the surface is ideal.

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 534R

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Fair form initially in his brief Flat career; fourth at Warwick (2m, good to soft) in January was his best show over hurdles but he then refused to race at same track three weeks ago; needs major overall improvement.
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4th

5

16th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

14:40 Stratford

Estate Planning

11st 7lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Soundly beaten on both starts in cheekpieces (now removed) during the winter and now 0-13 over hurdles; returns from break on tempting mark and will be suited by this return to good ground but has a bit to prove.

8/1

5th

7

4th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:42 Sedgefield

Estate Planning

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Bernard Llewellyn

5yo who made the frame a few times last season and his mark continues to fall, but he hasn't got competitive this term and remains a maiden.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden (stays 1m3f) after his 11 races on Flat and below form on his only two starts on softer than good; has left Ollie Sangster.
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8th

4

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

19:32 Epsom

Fram Castle

9st 10lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

2m AW winner but his form gradually tailed off for previous stable; new yard could hardly be in better form but he'd still become of interest only with market support ahead of this reappearance.

14/1

6th

7

(2)

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:05 Brighton

Fram Castle

9st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Campaigned over further for the past year or so and gained sole win at 2m (AW); not crying out for this marked drop back in distance.

16/1

7th

4

(5)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Fram Castle

9st 7lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Overall record of 1-19 but his win was off 2lb lower at Kempton (2m, AW) in June and he's posted some creditable efforts since; finished a remote second on turf here (1m5f, good) last time but that was behind a major improver and he's respected back up in trip; cheekpieces added.

5/1

Form: 105 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won on debut in a bumper at Ludlow (2m, good) in November; tailed off at 40-1 in Listed bumper at Cheltenham (2m1f, soft) on New Year's Day, before racing freely and late mistakes both cost him at Plumpton (2m, soft) on hurdles debut; has ability but major work to do.
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7

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:46 Kempton

Gregorians Star

11st 3lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Has bits of placed form on Flat and over hurdles, including in C&D contest in April; losing run remains the negative, as he is 0-13 since winning a bumper on debut.

20/1

11

(1)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 11y

Class 6

14:52 Bath

Gregorians Star

9st 3lb

J: George Bass

T: Sheena West

Has only won a bumper; placed at about 1m3f at Lingfield (good to firm) and here (heavy) before losing his action and pulling up 17 days ago; should run well if back in good order.

8/1

2

(13)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

15:28 Bath

Gregorians Star

9st 11lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Sheena West

Bumper winner who was placed on the last two of his five Flat starts, more recently when third in handicap here (11.6f, heavy) ten days ago; could easily have more to offer over today's longer trip; big player.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: P

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair 1m-1m2f performer on Flat, but ended time with Jack Channon with a poor run on heavy ground in October and pulled up on hurdle debut at Wetherby (tongue tied; pulled hard) in December for Gary Brown; now with Barry Brennan.
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8th

6

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 2

15:37 Cartmel

Amancio

11st 0lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Faye Bramley

Dual hurdle winner at around this trip last year (Chepstow maiden and Sedgefield novice); comes into this having won a Carlisle handicap on the Flat three weeks ago (1m1f, soft); quite interesting.

7/1

1st

1

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:53 Carlisle

Amancio

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Faye Bramley

Has a record of 3-7 (Flat/hurdles) for current yard; creditable third at Newbury (1m4f, good) on seasonal debut most recently; major player off same mark, assuming he copes with this drop back in trip (stiff track and forecast slow ground are helpful in that respect).

7/2

3rd

3

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Newbury

Amancio

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Faye Bramley

Won this off 4lb lower last year (good) not long after a success over hurdles; lightly raced since, with a novice hurdle win in November before well beaten on handicap hurdle debut in December; major player if he's in the same form as 12 months ago and he has run well after a similar break before.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for 8,000gns after finishing tailed off in a 1m6f maiden at Compiegne (favourite) in October on his only run for David Menuisier; makes hurdling debut with new yard also represented by Give It To Me Oj.
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1

(4)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 5

16:00 Lingfield

Bradshaw

10st 2lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has shown little in five starts (Flat/hurdles) and now drops in distance; probably one for handicaps.

40/1

1

(4)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 5

16:00 Lingfield

Bradshaw

10st 2lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has shown little in five starts (Flat/hurdles) and now drops in distance; probably one for handicaps.

40/1

1

(3)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

16:03 Salisbury

Bradshaw

10st 2lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Tailed off in one French Flat start (1m6f) when with David Menuisier; poor form in three hurdle races for current yard.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
125-1 with cheekpieces when soundly beaten on Flat in a novice at Windsor (1m, soft) last May, his only race.
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7

28th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

14:48 Newbury

Killarney Lake

11st 0lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Simon Hodgson

pulled hard, towards rear, some headway on outer 5 out, weakened quickly after 4 out, pulled up home turn

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £2.10
Straight Forecast £2.04
Trifecta £5.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Give It To Me Oj

WEST COUNTRY:

Ocean Conquest

RP RATINGS:

Give It To Me Oj

TOPSPEED:

Give It To Me Oj

POSTDATA:

Give It To Me Oj

The Times:

Give It To Me Oj

Telegraph:

Give It To Me Oj

The Guardian:

Give It To Me Oj

D Express:

Give It To Me Oj

The Star:

Give It To Me Oj

Daily Record:

Give It To Me Oj

Daily Mail:

Ocean Conquest

Daily Mirror:

Ocean Conquest

The Sun:

Ocean Conquest