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15:15 Newbury

Soft

Betfair Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £87218.5
  • 2m 0f 69y
  • Class 1
  • 21 runners
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Newbury

Runners: 21 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: F12-17 DBF

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict

Acts on heavy; disappointing in the Ascot race won by stablemate Luccia but may well rebound; progressive otherwise in 2023, notably winning the Greatwood at Cheltenham (2m, soft; beat Lookaway; strong form) in November; still of interest.

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1st

2

25th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 0y

Class 3

13:30 Kempton

Iberico Lord

11st 4lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

didn't always jump with fluency, in touch with leaders, left in third before 6th

11/10

2

12th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

15:30 Cheltenham

Iberico Lord

11st 10lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Supplemented last week at a cost of £18,000; has flopped in both attempts on good ground; very progressive on soft/heavy otherwise, notably winning major 2m handicaps at this course in November and Newbury last month; the form is working out very well and he's the type to make his mark in even stronger company; could well improve further and post a big effort at this higher level, granted suitable conditions.

9/1

1st

9

10th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 1

15:15 Newbury

Iberico Lord

11st 8lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Acts on heavy; disappointing in the Ascot race won by stablemate Luccia but may well rebound; progressive otherwise in 2023, notably winning the Greatwood at Cheltenham (2m, soft; beat Lookaway; strong form) in November; still of interest.

6/1

18/1

  • Place: £7.40

Form: /433-P

Last run: 83 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict

Acts on heavy ground; Listed scorer in France; has shown promise in Britain, notably when third in competitive handicap at Kelso (2m) last March, and it's best to forgive his only run this term (something looked amiss); not written off.

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1st

2

7th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 99y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

LEau Du Sud

11st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

in touch with leaders, went second just after 4 out, pressed leader when mistake 2 out, soon led, awkward jump last, ridden and kept on well run-in

10/11

1st

4

16th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

13:45 Cheltenham

LEau Du Sud

11st 4lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

travelled strongly, jumped well, prominent, led 2 out, clear last, impressive

5/6

1st

1

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 3

14:05 Stratford

LEau Du Sud

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Dual French winner; yet to win in Britain but he ran really well in seriously competitive handicap hurdles last season (2m-2m1f); may prefer softer going but should have a big part to play if jumping well on this switch to fences; should stay.

8/15

20/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 418-61 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict

Justified favouritism at Cheltenham (2m1f, soft) two months ago, beating Doddiethegreat and taking record to 4-10; however, faces a stiffer task back up in class and is held by some of these rivals on Greatwood form.

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9th

3

17th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

15:30 Cheltenham

Go Dante

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Only sixth in this race last year but lacked recent match practice, which is not the case this time; progressive afterwards last term, winning on soft ground at this course and Sandown (Imperial Cup); had wind surgery (his second) since Ffos Las reappearance; could go well.

11/1

5th

3

13th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 2

15:55 Ffos Las

Go Dante

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

prominent, in touch with leaders after 2nd

7/2

5th

3

12th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Go Dante

11st 13lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Olly Murphy

Below best in first-time cheekpieces in this race last year but he had wind surgery after and is now an established performer in leading 2m handicaps, winning two of his last three starts, including the valuable Imperial Cup at Sandown (2m, soft) last month; a further 5lb rise will test him but his proven ability at this level counts for plenty.

11/2

20/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 1/1/12 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict

Lightly raced 8yo; form figures (bumpers/hurdles) read 11112, most recently second to Go Dante at Cheltenham (2m1f, soft); unbeaten record has gone and this is a harder task but he may still have more to offer.

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5th

4

25th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 3

15:10 Kempton

Doddiethegreat

11st 10lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

didn't jump well, held up in last, towards rear before 9th, headway and in touch with leaders before 3 out

11/4

7th

3

19th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 2

15:20 Ayr

Doddiethegreat

11st 11lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Lightly raced 8yo; it was his first real blip when midfield in the Coral Cup at Cheltenham but the stable was under a cloud then and his previous fourth in the 2m Betfair Hurdle was eyecatching, especially with a view to his potential over this far; very interesting.

11/4

12th

21

13th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:50 Cheltenham

Doddiethegreat

10st 13lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

8yo but just six races; won the first four and finishing second at Cheltenham (2m1f, soft) in December was a solid introduction to handicaps; 18-1 for a top handicap at Newbury (2m, heavy) last month and, having tried to settle him out the back, his late progress into fourth of 21 caught the eye, despite hanging left; stable form is the big worry but, off the same mark as last time and back up in trip, having run away with a 2m5f novice in 2021, he should have a big shout.

15/2

OUR TIP

Form: 1-6P28 C

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict

Ended last season with a narrow success in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham off 3lb lower; harder to fancy on the balance of his form this term, most recently well held in the Ascot contest won by Luccia.

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6th

14

15th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

14:10 Cheltenham

Faivoir

10st 8lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Inconsistent and Harry Skelton rides stablemate L'Eau Du Sud, but he's just 2lb higher than when winning this last year (soft) and went very close off this mark in the Imperial Cup at Sandown (2m, soft) last Saturday, when perhaps in front longer than ideal (wandered a little); firmly in calculations.

11/1

2nd

3

9th Mar 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

14:25 Sandown

Faivoir

11st 11lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

He has an in-and-out profile but is now just 2lb higher than when winning the County Hurdle at last season's Cheltenham Festival (2m1f, soft), and he was an encouraging fifth of 21 in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury (2m, heavy) last month; Harry Skelton rides; in the shake-up if he's on a going day.

9/1

5th

3

10th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 1

15:15 Newbury

Faivoir

11st 11lb

J: Miss Heidi Palin

T: Dan Skelton

Ended last season with a narrow success in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham off 3lb lower; harder to fancy on the balance of his form this term, most recently well held in the Ascot contest won by Luccia.

66/1

Form: 229-17 D

Last run: 83 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict

Front-runner; acts on heavy ground; absent since midfield effort in the Greatwood which likely came too soon after his reappearance win at Ascot (1m7f, soft) earlier in November; interesting, given his good record when fresh.

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1st

3

7th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

14:25 Sandown

Knickerbockerglory

10st 10lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

made all, clear when good jump last, unchallenged

7/2

4

31st Mar 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 2

16:15 Plumpton

Knickerbockerglory

11st 11lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Tristan Durrell aboard in his last five races, including a decisive success at Ascot in November (1m7f, soft) when just 4lb lower; has subsequently struggled in some hot handicaps and cheekpieces could trigger something; would prefer softer ground, mind.

10/1

5th

4

9th Mar 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

14:25 Sandown

Knickerbockerglory

11st 10lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Second in this last year (heavy) and won on reappearance at Ascot (1m7f, soft) in November; unplaced in two hot handicaps since but helped set things up for those ridden more patiently when sixth in Betfair Hurdle at Newbury (2m, heavy) last month, and he's capable of a bold bid if things go his way in front; Tristan Durrell has ridden him on his last four starts.

12/1

Form: -11553 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict

Won his first two races for current yard, both on good ground; no further progress; chance partly depends on whether he's helped by two new factors, namely wind surgery and fitting of tongue-tie.

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3rd

3

30th Nov 2024

Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 1

14:25 Newbury

Our Champ

11st 7lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Prevailed narrowly under Freddie Gordon at Ascot (1m7f, good) four weeks ago, taking hurdles record to 4-16; fairly useful but faces a stiffer assignment off career-high mark in this field.

14/1

1st

1

2nd Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 152y

Class 2

15:15 Ascot

Our Champ

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

pressed leaders early, prominent after 2nd, went second 2 out, pressed leader approaching last, jockey dropped whip final 110yds, led final strides

14/1

6th

2

28th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

16:35 Market Rasen

Our Champ

11st 7lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

Enjoyed an excellent time of it last season, bagging his third win in Sussex Champion Hurdle at Plumpton in March; much respected on his seasonal return.

9/2

Form: 471-P1

Last run: 238 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict

Acts on heavy ground; unexposed; successful in handicap hurdles (2m2f) in two of his last three French starts, latest at Auteuil last June; has to be feared greatly on debut for Willie Mullins.

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2nd

8

23rd Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 2f 200y

12:30 Punchestown

Ocastle Des Mottes

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

soon prominent behind clear leaders, not fluent 2nd

14/1

19th

20

4th May 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

17:25 Punchestown

Ocastle Des Mottes

10st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Disappointing well backed favourite in the Betfair Hurdle and has failed to built on that twice since.

16/1

8th

16

12th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Aintree

Ocastle Des Mottes

11st 1lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Two-time French hurdle winner who hasn't threatened on his two runs for Willie Mullins, but he did well to finish a 15l fifth of 21 in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham (2m4f, heavy) last month given he pulled hard; the first-time hood could help him settle and he's one to be interested in.

5/1

Form: -75114 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict

Stablemate of Norman Fletcher; raced mainly on good/good to soft; creditable fourth to Luccia at Ascot when bidding for a hat-trick but may ideally need a drop back in grade; all wins in Class 3 or lower.

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4

20th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 3

14:10 Warwick

Moveit Like Minnie

11st 6lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Four-time hurdle winner; had an eventful time of it since making a winning chase debut at Stratford, unseating three out when challenging in Booster Bob's race at Ffos Las and looking the likely winner when running out at the last fence at Aintree; clearly has a big run in him and the cheekpieces could be a notable addition (tongue-tie also returns).

7/2

7

27th Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 176y

Class 3

13:15 Aintree

Moveit Like Minnie

11st 2lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

in touch with leaders

9/2

1

13th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:20 Ffos Las

Moveit Like Minnie

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Out of form over hurdles in the spring but, following a break, he kept on strongly for clearcut win on chasing debut at Stratford (2m1f, good) last month; must be considered after that performance.

5/2

Form: 3-1216 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict

Unraced on heavy ground; useful novice hurdler whose Grade 2 form comprises a good effort at Cheltenham (behind Lookaway) and a success at Haydock; well held in Aintree Grade 1 last time but may still do better; makes handicap debut.

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2

23rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 2f 191y

Class 2

13:15 Haydock

Kamsinas

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won the Grade 2 novice hurdle on this card 12 months ago (1m7f, good to soft) and reappeared with a handicap win at Aintree (2m4f, good) last month; that latest form has been franked by the runner-up and he could play another leading role if conditions suit (might not want soft/heavy).

6/1

2

27th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Aintree

Kamsinas

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

His form was up and down during last season's novice campaign but he won three times (2m-2m5f, good to soft), including a Grade 2 at Haydock; trainer has won the last two runnings; entitled to respect.

11/4

14th

2

17th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

14:05 Cheltenham

Kamsinas

11st 6lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

in touch with leaders, mistake 6th

8/1

22/1

Form: 3-1231 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict

Ran well behind Go Dante and Doddiethegreat at Cheltenham in December, then won at Warwick (2m, soft) last month; faces a harder task at this level but he's consistent and steadily progressive; one to consider.

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6

22nd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 3

14:15 Chepstow

Donnacha

11st 9lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Nigel Hawke

Progressive over hurdles last season, collecting three wins (2m-2m2f) along the way; slightly disappointing when well-held third on last month's chasing debut at Carlisle (2m, good to soft) but may come on for the run.

7/1

3rd

3

17th Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 207y

Class 3

13:57 Carlisle

Donnacha

11st 2lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Nigel Hawke

in touch with leaders, not fluent and niggled along briefly 5th, went third but cajoled along 8th

3/1

1st

2

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 2f 111y

Class 4

16:10 Exeter

Donnacha

11st 12lb

J: James Davies

T: Nigel Hawke

travelled strongly, in touch with leaders, awkward jump 5th, going best when challenging 3 out, led just before 2 out, soon shaken up, ridden and kept on well run-in

2/1

Form: -F2112 DBF

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict

Acts on heavy ground; proving a consistent novice hurdler, having produced form figures of 2112 in completed starts this season; now goes into deeper waters but his trainer has won this contest three times; could go well again.

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1st

2

12th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 3

15:10 Huntingdon

Norman Fletcher

11st 13lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

didn't always jump with fluency, in touch with leaders on outer, not fluent 4th, not fluent and niggled along briefly 5th, pressed leaders 3 out, led home turn, clear and going best 2 out, ridden before last, kept on well run-in

11/8

2nd

8

25th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

16:45 Cheltenham

Norman Fletcher

11st 4lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Won twice as a novice hurdler last season (2m/2m1f); unable to land a telling blow in his first two handicaps but he's now 6lb below his initial mark and, still only a 5yo, his not yet fully exposed.

10/1

7th

10

17th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 3

17:00 Cheltenham

Norman Fletcher

11st 2lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

midfield, not fluent and dropped to rear 3rd

12/1

66/1

Form: -2223P

Last run: 63 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict

Normally consistent but his form dipped sharply in the Sandown race won by Spirit D'Aunou last time; fairly exposed and has managed only one win from 13 appearances; opposed in this hot handicap.

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2nd

2

20th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

13:00 Warwick

Jilaijone

11st 11lb

J: Gearoid Harney

T: David Pipe

Just the one win to his name but conditions shouldn't be an issue and he ran well enough 12 days ago when chasing home one who has since followed up at Cheltenham; in the mix.

4/1

2nd

3

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 3

14:35 Fontwell

Jilaijone

11st 7lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

raced in third

2/1

4th

9

25th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

16:45 Cheltenham

Jilaijone

11st 3lb

J: Gearoid Harney

T: David Pipe

Lost his way a bit in second half of last season but has become well handicapped on form shown at around this time last year (including over C&D) and has possibilities if back on song after his break.

12/1

Form: 119-23 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict

3-3 prior to Grade 1 flop last April; solid efforts in handicaps at Ascot (1m7f, soft/good) this season, close third to Luccia latest despite the steady pace not being ideal; lightly raced and still gives the impression there's a good prize in him; warrants plenty of respect.

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14th

14

10th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 1

15:15 Newbury

Altobelli

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Harry Fry

3-3 prior to Grade 1 flop last April; solid efforts in handicaps at Ascot (1m7f, soft/good) this season, close third to Luccia latest despite the steady pace not being ideal; lightly raced and still gives the impression there's a good prize in him; warrants plenty of respect.

7/1

3rd

7

23rd Dec 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 152y

Class 1

15:35 Ascot

Altobelli

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Harry Fry

12-1 but ran poorly in Grade 1 novice at Aintree (2m, good to soft) in April in hat-trick bid; disputed favouritism and tongue tied when creditable second of 12 on reappearance over C&D (soft) seven weeks ago on handicap debut, held up, travelling up well but never getting to grips with the winner; raised just 1lb and can surely strike at some point off this mark.

11/2

Form: 111-41 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict

Scored comfortably at Sandown (2m, heavy) two months ago, taking handicap record to 3-3 and overall record to 5-7; hit with 10lb rise but has a progressive profile and his trainer has won this race three times; strong credentials.

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6th

2

7th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

14:25 Sandown

Spirit DAunou

10st 11lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, dropped to last and struggling after 3 out

9/1

3

22nd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 152y

Class 3

14:40 Ascot

Spirit DAunou

11st 12lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Made it five wins from seven starts when scoring at Sandown last December; failed to threaten in hot handicaps on his next three starts but the last of them was a respectable effort at Aintree in April and he reappears with his yard among the winners; not ruled out.

12/1

5th

12

12th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Aintree

Spirit DAunou

11st 4lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary Moore

5yo who made it five wins from first seven starts when landing Sandown handicap (2m, heavy) in December; however, he's finished down the field in hot handicaps the last twice and has something to prove now up in trip.

50/1

11/1

Form: -11122 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict

Front-runner; dual Grade 2 winner; has form figures of 11122 this term, runner-up on soft ground the last twice in major handicap at Cheltenham (2m) and Grade 1 novice here (2m4f); may still have further progress in him; solid contender.

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3rd

5

16th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

13:45 Cheltenham

Lookaway

11st 4lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

One of the highlights of his hurdling career was his Grade 2 novice win here (2m, good) last October; had to work hard to prevail in a match at Uttoxeter (2m, good) on his recent chase and seasonal debut, but he beat a useful prospect and could have a very bright future over fences; respected.

5/2

1st

1

1st Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 3

12:20 Uttoxeter

Lookaway

11st 3lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

made all, faced challenge from 2 out (usual 3 out), ridden after last, kept on well inside final 110yds

4/7

5th

5

27th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 173y

Class 2

17:20 Sandown

Lookaway

11st 8lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Runs well from the front, and performed creditably in the face of a stiff task when 10l third of six in Grade 1 novice at Aintree (2m, soft; wore cheekpieces) two weeks ago; showed he stayed this far when second in the Challow in December, and he was also runner-up in the Greatwood at Cheltenham in the autumn; has a good attitude and ought to be thereabouts.

15/2

33/1

Form: 480-RR

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict

Stablemate of Spirit D'Aunou; both hurdles wins at Fontwell; creditable fourth (off 3lb higher) in this event last year but comes with huge risk at present, having refused to race in both outings this term.

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Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17th

22

10th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 1

15:15 Newbury

Yorksea

10st 11lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary Moore

kept away from others at start

33/1

0

8

27th Dec 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

12:45 Kempton

Yorksea

10st 11lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary Moore

refused to race

16/1

0

2

19th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 1f 162y

Class 3

13:33 Fontwell

Yorksea

11st 4lb

J: Jamie Moore

T: Gary Moore

refused to race

11/8

Form: -13OO6 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict

Unraced on heavy ground; quirky sort, having run out in first two handicap attempts, but he is still unexposed; unsuited by steady pace at Ascot (second start for Willie Mullins) last time and this should pan out better; not ruled out.

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3

21st Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Worcester

Onlyamatteroftime

11st 7lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Took nine attempts to get off the mark over hurdles but did so with very smooth success in Warwick maiden (2m3f, good) in May and has strong claims here.

5/4

1st

7

30th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Warwick

Onlyamatteroftime

11st 7lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Punchestown bumper winner for Niall Madden in June 2023; highly tried on first three starts for Willie Mullins, running out in the Greatwood on first occasion before creditable sixth at Ascot in December (1m7f, good); bit disappointing when second in a Ballinrobe handicap last time (2m6f, soft; set plenty to do); strong contender in this maiden.

7/4

Form: 12-511 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict

Bids for a hat-trick, having recorded ready wins at Wincanton (1m7f, heavy) and Kempton (2m, good to soft) the last twice; improving sort who has possibilities despite going up in grade off a sterner mark.

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6th

1

22nd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 152y

Class 3

14:40 Ascot

Aurigny Mill

12st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Three wins (good to soft/heavy) from his ten hurdle starts for the now-retired Victor Dartnall and he bolted up at Newbury (2m, good) on recent stable debut; back up in grade today but a 7lb rise could have been worse and he's one to consider.

6/1

1

7th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

12:30 Newbury

Aurigny Mill

12st 0lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Robert Walford

Three-time hurdles winner for the now-retired Victor Dartnall; struggled in major handicap on last appearance; returns to a suitable level on debut for new yard but is lumbered with top weight.

9/1

3

11th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

15:15 Haydock

Aurigny Mill

11st 7lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Victor Dartnall

Looked one to follow when winning two in a row in December (1m7f/2m, heavy/good to soft) and this hold-up horse should have the race run to suit today; didn't run badly at Chepstow (2m, good) a fortnight ago, when back from a break, but needs a bigger performance here.

16/1

Form: 2-5146 D

Last run: 98 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict

Has low mileage; off the mark at Galway (2m, soft) in September; disappointing in two British races (2m5f/2m3f, wore hood) since but may fare better back down in trip with headgear removed; by no means fully exposed.

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6

12th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 60y

17:35 Kilbeggan

Alvaniy

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Low-mileage 6yo; won Galway maiden last September (soft) but disappointing in four runs in Britain since, early faller in Scottish Champion (Handicap) Hurdle latest; questions to answer.

10/1

15

20th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Ayr

Alvaniy

10st 6lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Low-mileage 6yo; off the mark at Galway (2m, soft) last September but disappointing in three British races, pulled up in the Betfair Hurdle on latest; hard to recommend from 8lb out of the handicap.

16/1

Form: 30-121 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict

Acts on soft; front-running novice hurdler who has a solid record this term, with close second at Exeter flanked by wins at Chepstow (handicap/novice); new mark and sharp rise in class make for a tougher assignment but he's improving.

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3

6th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 1f 109y

Class 3

14:10 Exeter

Ito Ditto

11st 5lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Martin

didn't always jump with fluency, prominent, briefly led before 2nd, lost ground after 4th

12/1

3

13th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:20 Ffos Las

Ito Ditto

11st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Martin

Very progressive over hurdles last season, collecting three wins (2m-2m3f) along the way; will need to hit the ground running to overcome current mark on seasonal/chase debut but still enters calculations.

7/1

1st

1

5th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 110y

Class 4

14:02 Lingfield

Ito Ditto

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Nicky Martin

jumped slightly right throughout, led, good jump 3 out, shaken up before 2 out, clear approaching last, went well clear run-in, readily

6/4

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Selections

RP RATINGS:

Iberico Lord

POSTDATA:

Under Control

The Guardian:

Spirit D'Aunou

Telegraph:

Go Dante

Daily Record:

Kamsinas

SPOTLIGHT:

Altobelli

WEST COUNTRY:

Aurigny Mill

TOPSPEED:

Lookaway

Daily Mail:

Faivoir

Daily Mirror:

Under Control

The Times:

Iberico Lord

D Express:

Spirit D'Aunou

The Star:

Go Dante