March 27 / 14.27 Warwick

14.27

Good

Join Racing TV Now Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3812.2
  • 2m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 5 runners
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Join Racing TV Now Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

11/10 (Won)

  • Win: £1.84
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 312223

Last run: 120 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Consistent last year, showing his best form when runner-up in a valuable series final at Worcester in September (2m4f, soft; fine on good); excellent claims in this company if resuming where he left off in November.
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5th

9

8th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 3

16:20 Market Rasen

Ebony Warrior

11st 7lb

J: David Bass

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Two good-ground novice wins in 2024-25 (2m, 2m5f); stamina for 2m7f still about to be put to the test when unseating at Worcester exactly a year ago, but two runs after didn't advertise his staying credentials.

20/1

3

6th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:48 Worcester

Ebony Warrior

11st 11lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Record of 3122231 over hurdles, the first four occasions at Worcester; justified favouritism in 2m5f novice contest at Warwick most recently; likely to stay this new trip and holds solid claims.

11/4

3

6th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:48 Worcester

Ebony Warrior

11st 11lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Record of 3122231 over hurdles, the first four occasions at Worcester; justified favouritism in 2m5f novice contest at Warwick most recently; likely to stay this new trip and holds solid claims.

11/4

13/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 43221P D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over C&D in December and probably similar form when running well on two visits to Fakenham; pulled up at Sandown but that was in the competitive EBF Final and perhaps found the ground too soft.
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1st

5

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:27 Kempton

Aviation

11st 10lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Bettered low-key seasonal/chase debut when close second at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) in December and was very respectable third at Windsor (2m6f, soft) last month; up in trip again here; can make bold bid from the front.

9/2

3rd

7

16th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 6f 50y

Class 3

16:05 Windsor

Aviation

11st 1lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

2m4f novice hurdle winner (good) who kept on well for a close second at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) four weeks ago on his second chase start; today's extra yardage could prove to be a positive and he's a possible player provided he handles the ground (all starts on good/good to soft).

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to the stable's Cheltenham hero The New Lion; pulled up in his only point and modest form when a 13l third on hurdling debut at Hereford (2m3f, good); has to improve, though that's perfectly feasible.
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5th

2

14th Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:08 Kempton

Chuggy

11st 8lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Won his first three chases (2m-2m4f on good/soft); lost his unbeaten record over the larger obstacles when only second of three at 4-7 at Aintree on Boxing Day but it wasn't a true test as the fences in the home straight were omitted due to a low sun; no surprise were he to resume his progression back from an 11-week break.

3/1

3

19th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Warwick

Chuggy

11st 5lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Unexposed 5yo who attracted support before staying on well to make winning seasonal/chase debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good; Mavis Pike fifth) last month; still looked a touch raw that day and should have a good bit more to offer, particularly over this longer trip; big player.

9/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won only one of his 20 Flat starts, a 1m4f classified race on the AW 13 months ago; ran moderately at that same level when last seen; had wind surgery ahead of this hurdling debut but makes very limited appeal.
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3rd

8

13th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Velvet Vulcan

10st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: R Mike Smith

Twice narrowly beaten at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in the winter but he has struggled to get competitive at Musselburgh, Ayr and here in his last three starts; mark is manageable and trainer won a division of this last year with Follow Charlie but he needs a revival in fortunes.

12/1

6th

9

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Velvet Vulcan

10st 6lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: R Mike Smith

Dual Flat winner who showed best hurdles form when going very close at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in January/February, latterly to The Coffey Boy; does need to shrug off two lesser runs since, though.

11/1

6th

5

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Ayr

Velvet Vulcan

10st 12lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Dual Flat winner who showed best hurdles form when going very close at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in January/February and ties in with The Coffey Boy on the latter effort; had excuses (unsuited by the track and/or removal of hood) at Musselburgh since; has been taking a good hold and may benefit from this drop back in trip; possibilities.

5/1

Form: 956

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
There have been glimmers of promise in his three races (2m-2m5f) but he needs to raise his game to trouble the best of these.
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4

27th Mar 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:27 Warwick

Tuscany

11st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

There have been glimmers of promise in his three races (2m-2m5f) but he needs to raise his game to trouble the best of these.

16/1

6th

9

21st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Warwick

Tuscany

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Hinted at some ability in a bumper at Warwick and novice hurdle at Hereford (2m6f, soft; 33-1) but others have much more solid claims.

16/1

5th

8

15th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 5f 163y

Class 4

14:15 Hereford

Tuscany

11st 3lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Warren Greatrex

Hinted at some ability in a Warwick bumper, trailing the winner by 12l come the line (good to soft; 16-1).

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £2.60
Straight Forecast £2.63
Trifecta £5.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ebony Warrior

The Times:

Chuggy

POSTDATA:

Aviation

The Star:

Tuscany

The Guardian:

Chuggy

Daily Record:

Chuggy

RP RATINGS:

Ebony Warrior

TOPSPEED:

Ebony Warrior

WEST COUNTRY:

Ebony Warrior

Daily Mail:

Ebony Warrior

Daily Mirror:

Ebony Warrior

The Sun:

Ebony Warrior

Telegraph:

Aviation

D Express:

Aviation