February 07 / 13.35 Newbury

13.35

Soft

William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Stayers’ Hurdle Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £10926.3
  • 3m 0f 57y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Stayers’ Hurdle Series Qualifier)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.20

Form: -12113 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
3-5 hurdling, notably when winning an 18-runner race at Cheltenham (2m5f, soft) in November on handicap debut; novice winner next time and creditable third of 15 when favourite for the Lanzarote Handicap at Kempton (2m5f, good) latest start; dam won at up to 3m and he now looks worth a go at it.
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2nd

10

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

14:25 Uttoxeter

A Pai De Nom

10st 11lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Acts on any ground; comfortably justified favouritism upped to 3m at Newbury (heavy) most recently, taking strike-rate over hurdles to 4-6 and record in handicaps to 2-3; progressing well and commands respect.

11/4

1st

4

7th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 3

13:35 Newbury

A Pai De Nom

11st 6lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

3-5 hurdling, notably when winning an 18-runner race at Cheltenham (2m5f, soft) in November on handicap debut; novice winner next time and creditable third of 15 when favourite for the Lanzarote Handicap at Kempton (2m5f, good) latest start; dam won at up to 3m and he now looks worth a go at it.

6/4

1

29th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 122y

Class 3

13:23 Newton Abbot

A Pai De Nom

11st 8lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Clear second to a subsequent Listed winner at Chepstow (soft) last autumn in the first of his two bumpers; made hurdling debut after wind surgery last month and he landed the odds with a comfortable win over C&D (good to soft); sets the standard under a penalty and he could have a lot more to offer in this sphere.

15/8

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 42-3F2

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Stamina has not been proved after two attempts at 2m7f, albeit latterly when a mid-race faller on chase debut in December; good second of 17 back over hurdles at Haydock (2m5f, good to soft; acts on heavy) three weeks ago under Freddie Keighley and there is some stamina in the family.
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3rd

9

15th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 50y

Class 2

15:15 Haydock

Below The Radar

10st 11lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Over two years since he won a race but latest third at Uttoxeter (2m4f) looks all the better now with the winner Wellington Arch going in again last week at Aintree; this 8yo might have a preference for slightly slower ground but he's respected.

13/2

3rd

8

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

13:50 Uttoxeter

Below The Radar

11st 5lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Paul Nicholls

Fourth in this race last year off 4lb lower, he has been placed on his last two starts and the drop back in trip and better ground should see him go close.

8/1

3rd

6

7th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 3

13:35 Newbury

Below The Radar

11st 3lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Paul Nicholls

Stamina has not been proved after two attempts at 2m7f, albeit latterly when a mid-race faller on chase debut in December; good second of 17 back over hurdles at Haydock (2m5f, good to soft; acts on heavy) three weeks ago under Freddie Keighley and there is some stamina in the family.

4/1

Form: 216268 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Usually ran in the mud in his Irish days but better when he won at Chepstow (3m, good) in October for new stable; hard work over C&D next time, which preceded wind surgery; ran creditably on next two outings but his form then dipped again on soft at Windsor three weeks ago; mixed messages.
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1st

6

25th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:23 Cartmel

Tranquil Sea

11st 6lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Bounced back to form with ready win in valuable race at Plumpton (3m1f, good) in April, and encountered traffic before keeping on for fourth at Haydock (3m, good; behind Al Sayah) 16 days ago; remains of strong interest.

3/1

4th

13

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

12:45 Haydock

Tranquil Sea

10st 4lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Had one wind operation last November and another this March; surged back from a lean spell with 5l win at Plumpton (3m1f, good) three weeks ago on a rare run in cheekpieces, which are retained, but today's 7lb higher mark in a warm race demands a career best.

3/1

1st

11

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 2

15:27 Plumpton

Tranquil Sea

10st 6lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Had further wind surgery prior to a poor effort last time (2m5f) but may benefit from this step back up in trip and he has become attractively treated, being 3lb below the mark he defied in October (2m7f); Harry Skelton prefers him over the improving Top Guy; interesting.

6/1

Form: D1640-7

Last run: 215 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Acts on heavy; useful for Harry Fry but became inconsistent and has never won a handicap; bought for £35,000 last May and had a remote finish at Worcester in July on his only start since; has career-low mark but plenty to prove, including stamina on this fourth attempt at about 3m.
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5th

1

7th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 3

13:35 Newbury

Might I

12st 0lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Faye Bramley

Acts on heavy; useful for Harry Fry but became inconsistent and has never won a handicap; bought for £35,000 last May and had a remote finish at Worcester in July on his only start since; has career-low mark but plenty to prove, including stamina on this fourth attempt at about 3m.

25/1

1

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Worcester

Might I

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Faye Bramley

Smart for Harry Fry but became inconsistent; wasn't disgraced in Coral Cup at Cheltenham Festival (2m5f, good to soft) on latest outing in March and sights are lowered on stable debut having changed hands for £35,000.

8/1

Form: 4P-45P D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Highly progressive staying hurdler in the 2023-24 campaign, including on heavy ground, and chasing didn't work out for him last season; ran pretty well over hurdles on first two starts this term but needs to bounce back from a poor show at Haydock three weeks ago; player if he does.
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1

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:48 Carlisle

Kyntara

12st 2lb

J: Mr Darren Andrews

T: Mel Rowley

Useful staying handicap hurdler in his prime; fair run at Cheltenham on first two starts this season but not been at his best on last three starts.

12/1

5th

4

8th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:13 Warwick

Kyntara

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Big improver during the 2023-24 season but chasing didn't go well last campaign; this one started well back over hurdles but he's been back in the doldrums in his last two races.

10/1

2

7th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 3

13:35 Newbury

Kyntara

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Highly progressive staying hurdler in the 2023-24 campaign, including on heavy ground, and chasing didn't work out for him last season; ran pretty well over hurdles on first two starts this term but needs to bounce back from a poor show at Haydock three weeks ago; player if he does.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 695-68

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Acts on heavy and well handicapped on lots of form, mostly over fences; patchy campaign last term, when jumping fences seemed to be holding him back, and made a respectable return to hurdling in November but then flopped at Chepstow (ground seemed good rather than the official good to soft) six weeks ago; those last two runs were at about 3m and stamina is still not proven.
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1st

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

19:32 Market Rasen

Crebilly

12st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Very useful hurdler/chaser in his prime; well below best during a fairly light campaign last season (four hurdle runs; cheekpieces added last time) but will appreciate this ease in grade and has slipped to a dangerous mark.

12/1

5th

4

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 3

16:57 Wincanton

Crebilly

11st 7lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Made a quite encouraging seasonal debut in November but well beaten twice since, albeit on heavy ground last time; drops back in trip on a dangerous mark but needs to be perked up by the first-time cheekpieces.

9/1

Form: 211-09

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Ended last term with maiden (on soft) and handicap wins, latterly at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) in April; disappointing on both starts this term but was struck into last time and has also since had wind surgery; additionally, he's now upped in trip and has tongue-tie and cheekpieces for the first time, so there could be explanations aplenty were he to stage a revival.
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9th

2

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 4

16:22 Wetherby

Kapal Layar

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Won his final two starts last season (2m3f/2m4f, soft/good to soft) and there's every chance this 7yo will get back on track at some stage; however, he's been disappointing on his three outings this term and it's hard to be confident regarding his claims today.

10/1

5

7th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 3

13:35 Newbury

Kapal Layar

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Ended last term with maiden (on soft) and handicap wins, latterly at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) in April; disappointing on both starts this term but was struck into last time and has also since had wind surgery; additionally, he's now upped in trip and has tongue-tie and cheekpieces for the first time, so there could be explanations aplenty were he to stage a revival.

9/1

11th

8

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 218y

Class 2

14:02 Carlisle

Kapal Layar

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Still raw last season according to his trainer so encouraging that he could follow up his maiden win with a comfortable handicap debut at Perth (2m4f, good to soft); raised 9lb for that Class 4 success and this is appreciably stronger, but everything would suggest that he's going to get better.

11/4

Form: 1P6/6- D

Last run: 484 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Pulled up sole start on heavy; won off this mark in a Pertemps qualifier at Wincanton (3m, good to soft) on Boxing Day 2023 but did not live up to that in his three races in 2024, in headgear on last two occasions; absent 484 days since, so assessing his revival prospects requires some guesswork.
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7

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

16:20 Uttoxeter

Goshhowposh

11st 10lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Won a Pertemps qualifier at Wincanton (3m, good to soft) on Boxing Day 2023; well handicapped on that form but he's had only four runs since and was pulled up on his comeback at Newbury last month; has something to prove and yard also runs Oh My Johnny.

20/1

7

7th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 3

13:35 Newbury

Goshhowposh

11st 3lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Pulled up sole start on heavy; won off this mark in a Pertemps qualifier at Wincanton (3m, good to soft) on Boxing Day 2023 but did not live up to that in his three races in 2024, in headgear on last two occasions; absent 484 days since, so assessing his revival prospects requires some guesswork.

16/1

6th

6

11th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 3

16:25 Chepstow

Goshhowposh

11st 2lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Won a Pertemps Hurdle qualifier at Wincanton (3m, good to soft) on Boxing Day but failed to go on from there, albeit in just two subsequent starts (blinkered the final time); doesn't do much in a hurry but he's a strong stayer who is bred for fences and could be in for a good season; cheekpieces added.

7/1

Form: /8P0-P

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
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8th

5

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Alentejo

11st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Modest form in three Flat maidens for William Haggas in 2024; best watched on hurdles debut in first-time tongue-tie after huge layoff.

25/1

3rd

2

(3)

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:05 Leicester

Alentejo

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

33/1

3rd

2

(3)

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:05 Leicester

Alentejo

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £28.30
Straight Forecast £21.59
Tricast £86.22
Trifecta £144.80

Selections

TOPSPEED:

A Pai De Nom

RP RATINGS:

Below The Radar

SPOTLIGHT:

Kyntara

Daily Mirror:

Kapal Layar

The Times:

A Pai De Nom

Daily Mail:

A Pai De Nom

D Express:

A Pai De Nom

The Sun:

A Pai De Nom

POSTDATA:

Below The Radar

The Guardian:

Below The Radar

The Star:

Below The Radar

Daily Record:

Below The Radar

Telegraph:

Kyntara