March 09 / 15.20 Warwick

15.20

Good To Soft

JCB Novices’ Hurdle (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3812.2
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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JCB Novices’ Hurdle (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

25/1 (Won)

Form: 5

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Irish point winner who needs to improve sharply on his bumper effort; took a good hold in that rules run and now wears hood.
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2nd

2

21st Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

14:24 Chepstow

Sage Green

11st 9lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Anthony Charlton

Irish point winner who left his disappointing bumper debut a long way behind when causing 40-1 surprise in Warwick novice hurdle (2m, good; first-time hood) six weeks ago; that form is quite tricky to evaluate but, nevertheless, he goes on the shortlist here.

7/2

2nd

2

21st Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

14:24 Chepstow

Sage Green

11st 9lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Anthony Charlton

Irish point winner who left his disappointing bumper debut a long way behind when causing 40-1 surprise in Warwick novice hurdle (2m, good; first-time hood) six weeks ago; that form is quite tricky to evaluate but, nevertheless, he goes on the shortlist here.

7/2

1st

14

9th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Warwick

Sage Green

11st 5lb

J: James Best

T: Anthony Charlton

Irish point winner who needs to improve sharply on his bumper effort; took a good hold in that rules run and now wears hood.

25/1

Form: 2-12 D

Last run: 91 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Below par back on Flat last time (useful in that sphere on his day); has a record of 212 over hurdles, running well at Huntingdon (2m) the final occasion; one of the main form contenders.
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17

(8)

17th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

HMS President

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Alan King

Reserve; has a good record here and went close at this meeting in 2023 (1m4f, good to firm); stays 1m6f; some good runs over hurdles since last November but it remains to be seen if this 8yo is the same force as two years ago; wears a first-time visor.

40/1

11th

4

26th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:20 Sandown

HMS President

11st 8lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Useful on Flat and has a solid record (2122) over hurdles; penultimate effort in this sphere is a strong piece of form; however, rather lacks room for significant progress, having raced 41 times in total.

12/1

8/1

Form: 101-8 D BF

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Disappointing favourite in Ffos Las maiden hurdle (2m) on reappearance but can't be written off yet; retains potential, having been 2-3 in bumpers (won at Exeter and Huntingdon) last term.
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3rd

1

27th Mar 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:05 Southwell

Dunskay

11st 5lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

took keen hold, led, headed but prominent 2nd, not fluent and dropped to midfield 4th, weakened from 3 out

15/8

3rd

7

9th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Warwick

Dunskay

11st 5lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Disappointing favourite in Ffos Las maiden hurdle (2m) on reappearance but can't be written off yet; retains potential, having been 2-3 in bumpers (won at Exeter and Huntingdon) last term.

8/1

5

11th Jan 2025

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

12:42 Ffos Las

Dunskay

11st 6lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Won going away at Huntingdon (soft) when last seen 11 months ago, taking bumper record to 2-3; had wind surgery since; form has substance and he's a useful hurdles prospect; shortlisted.

15/8

Form: 6

Last run: 296 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Modest completion record in Irish points but managed to win twice in November; midfield in bumper on sole rules attempt; likely has a stiff task in this field on debut for new yard.
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4th

6

9th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Warwick

Dixie Mafia

11st 5lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Modest completion record in Irish points but managed to win twice in November; midfield in bumper on sole rules attempt; likely has a stiff task in this field on debut for new yard.

25/1

6th

4

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

20:30 Kilbeggan

Dixie Mafia

12st 0lb

J: Mr P A King

T: P M J Doyle

Showed ability in his five pointing defeats, making the frame last time; others much preferred, though; tries a tongue-tie.

25/1

4

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

20:30 Kilbeggan

Dixie Mafia

12st 0lb

J: Mr P A King

T: P M J Doyle

Showed ability in his five pointing defeats, making the frame last time; others much preferred, though; tries a tongue-tie.

25/1

Form: 75

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Plenty to find on bare figures and is likely to find better opportunities in handicaps shortly.
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5th

12

9th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Warwick

Midnight View

11st 5lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

Plenty to find on bare figures and is likely to find better opportunities in handicaps shortly.

50/1

5th

7

9th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

13:20 Chepstow

Midnight View

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Matt Sheppard

Out of a useful 2m2f-2m5f hurdle/chase winner; made fairly encouraging debut when midfield in Hereford novice hurdle (2m, soft) last month but is probably one for further down the line.

33/1

5th

7

9th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

13:20 Chepstow

Midnight View

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Matt Sheppard

Out of a useful 2m2f-2m5f hurdle/chase winner; made fairly encouraging debut when midfield in Hereford novice hurdle (2m, soft) last month but is probably one for further down the line.

33/1

Form: 65

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Hurdles debutant who needs improvement on his bumper efforts and may be more interesting at a later stage; stable has a stronger chance with A Pai De Nom on the figures.
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4th

4

22nd Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 3

16:10 Kelso

Harry Bright

11st 2lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Yet to make the frame in two bumpers or a novice hurdle (2m, good; 25-1); lots to find on form but he's stoutly bred and today's big step up in distance looks a positive move.

16/1

6th

8

9th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Warwick

Harry Bright

11st 5lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Hurdles debutant who needs improvement on his bumper efforts and may be more interesting at a later stage; stable has a stronger chance with A Pai De Nom on the figures.

20/1

5th

2

12th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:38 Hereford

Harry Bright

11st 2lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Unable to land a telling blow when sixth of 13 at Chepstow (good to soft) in November but was only beaten about 11l there and his stable generally does well in bumpers.

9/2

Form: 00

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Pair of duck eggs next to his name and is best watched.
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4th

5

29th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

13:55 Stratford

Mexican Stan

11st 5lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Alastair Ralph

Showed a tad more last time at Warwick (beaten 10l) but should be outclassed by the best of these.

100/1

7th

11

9th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Warwick

Mexican Stan

11st 5lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Alastair Ralph

Pair of duck eggs next to his name and is best watched.

100/1

10th

6

17th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:05 Southwell

Mexican Stan

11st 7lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Alastair Ralph

towards rear, not fluent 5th

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Raced twice in Irish points, every chance when unseating rider two out latest; joined new connections for £35,000; market may offer further guidance.
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4th

3

12th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:05 Southwell

House Of Habsburg

11st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

in touch with leaders, outpaced after 3 out, lost touch 2 out

20/1

4th

3

12th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:05 Southwell

House Of Habsburg

11st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

in touch with leaders, outpaced after 3 out, lost touch 2 out

20/1

6th

4

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

18:35 Chepstow

House Of Habsburg

11st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Showed some ability in two Irish points, but well held on his hurdles debut at Warwick (2m, good) last month; needs to step up.

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in 2m maiden hurdle at Taunton; likely one for handicaps later on.
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10th

10

9th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Warwick

I Like Ike

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Soundly beaten in 2m maiden hurdle at Taunton; likely one for handicaps later on.

50/1

3

18th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:35 Taunton

I Like Ike

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

First foal from point-winning close relative of high-class staying hurdler Sam Spinner; worth a glance in the betting but entitled to benefit from today's debut outing.

25/1

Form: 5-38

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Hurdles debutant who has something to find on the pick of his bumper form (third at Hereford); addition of tongue-tie needs to help.
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3rd

2

11th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

16:35 Huntingdon

Misteroddsocks

11st 4lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

Placed in Hereford bumper (good to soft) in December but his next bumper run was disappointing and he finished well down the field on last month's hurdling debut at Warwick (2m, good).

14/1

3rd

2

11th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

16:35 Huntingdon

Misteroddsocks

11st 4lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

Placed in Hereford bumper (good to soft) in December but his next bumper run was disappointing and he finished well down the field on last month's hurdling debut at Warwick (2m, good).

14/1

11th

13

9th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Warwick

Misteroddsocks

11st 5lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

Hurdles debutant who has something to find on the pick of his bumper form (third at Hereford); addition of tongue-tie needs to help.

25/1

Form: 31-21 D

Last run: 111 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Travelled strongly on his way to winning easily at Leicester (2m4f) and should cope with this drop back in trip; has form figures of 3121 (bumpers/hurdles) and is open to further progress.
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3rd

8

24th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Kempton

Woodland Park

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

110,000euros 3yo; brother to 2m-2m7f hurdle/chase winner Some Dove, half-brother to three more winners including bumper and 2m3f/2m4f hurdle winner The West Awaits; dam bumper/2m4f hurdle winner; in-form stable has an excellent (21%) record in bumpers; high on the list.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

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Hurdles debutant who has unconvincing claims, being a regressive maiden on the Flat.
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No Results Found

Non-runners

A Pai De Nom, Indeevar Bleu, St Pancras, Thickthorn Tom, Woodland Park

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Payout
Straight Forecast £85.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

St Pancras

TOPSPEED:

HMS President

Telegraph:

Dunskay

Daily Mirror:

Indeevar Bleu

RP RATINGS:

St Pancras

POSTDATA:

St Pancras

The Times:

St Pancras

The Sun:

St Pancras

The Star:

St Pancras

Daily Record:

St Pancras

D Express:

HMS President