Newbury Races & Results Tomform Saturday 30th December 2023

There were 29 Races on Saturday 30th December 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at Taunton, 7 races at Newbury, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 30th December 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

12:05 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (8) Spring Note (11/4 +73%)
Spring Note

11/4(+73%)
(8) Spring Note 11/4, Bumper winner who left previous hurdles efforts behind to make a successful handicap debut here (19f) in March. Stamina stretched by 3m on her Ascot reappearance, shaping better than a remote seventh might suggest. Down markedly in trip now.
Did not see out 3m last time but remains lightly raced and was 2m3f course winner in March.
2
2nd (5) Amelia's Dance (9/1 -13%)
Amelia's Dance

9/1(-13%)
(5) Amelia's Dance 9/1, Added to an excellent record at Taunton when winning last December. Lost her way in the spring but back on song of late, runner-up over 2m at Wincanton and Kempton in recent months. Didn't seem to stay 19f when fifth at Taunton latest and treated as if still in form.
Shade disappointing last time but has good claims if judged on Kempton second in November.
3
3rd (7) Walk Of No Shame (11/1 -300%)
Walk Of No Shame

11/1(-300%)
(7) Walk Of No Shame 11/1, Bumper/novice hurdle winner last winter who added to her tally in a 3-runner handicap at Southwell (2m, soft) 13 days ago. 4 lb higher in a more competitive race now.
Beat two rivals fairly comfortably at Southwell two weeks ago; faces tougher task today.
4
4th (1) Magical Maggie (11/2 -100%)
Magical Maggie

11/2(-100%)
(1) Magical Maggie 11/2, Mare with a good strike-rate, gaining a sixth win from 11 starts when easily seeing off 4 rivals at Ludlow (2m, heavy) 24 days ago. A 7 lb rise is unlikely to prevent another prominent showing.
Drew clear to win by 14l at Ludlow this month and is now 4-8 over hurdles.
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5th (3) Mucuna (66/1 -1000%)
Mucuna

66/1(-1000%)
(3) Mucuna 66/1, Just a modest Flat winner but quickly made up into a better hurdler in summer 2022, winning 4 juveniles. Not seen since so a watching brief is the percentage call on her handicap debut in this sphere.
Farmed juvenile hurdles in summer 2022 but returns from layoff in much tougher race.
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6th (2) Greyval (6/1 +25%)
Greyval

6/1(+25%)
(2) Greyval 6/1, Dual winner in juvenile hurdles last season, including a listed event at Doncaster. Shaped as if she'd come on for the run when sixth of 12 in on handicap debut at Ascot (2m, good to soft, 18/1) 32 days ago. Considered.
Listed juvenile hurdle winner last season; sixth in warm Ascot handicap last month; player.
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7th (9) Parikarma (9/2 +36%)
Parikarma

9/2(+36%)
(9) Parikarma 9/2, Three-time winner on Flat who got off the mark on second hurdles outing at Taunton in February. Runner-up on 3 of her 4 hurdle starts since, including in handicap company latest. Respected for stable enjoying a cracking Christmas.
Returned to form and ran well in defeat at Market Rasen this month; not yet fully exposed.
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8th (6) Mary (7/1 +13%)
Mary

7/1(+13%)
(6) Mary 7/1, Yeats filly who showed plenty of promise when placed in bumpers at Warwick and Cheltenham last spring and third in 2 hurdles since returning to action, latterly a listed event over C&D. Of some interest now making a quick switch to handicaps.
Unexposed filly who was third in Listed novice over C&D last month; high on the list.
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|PU| (4) Lime Avenue (11/1 -175%)
Lime Avenue

11/1(-175%)
(4) Lime Avenue 11/1, Impressive bumper winner on debut at Chepstow and off the mark at the third attempt over hurdles at Wincanton (21.5f, good to soft) in February. Below that level in 2 handicaps this season and now has a first-time hood added to her regular tongue tie.
Finished tired in both handicaps this autumn but may benefit from this drop back in trip.
LTO Selection:

12:05 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Better was clearly expected of LIME AVENUE at Hereford a fortnight ago, having been sent off as favourite. The daughter of Walk In The Park appeared to be stretched by an extended 2m3f that day, however, so it's possible that Paul Nicholls' mare could fare better eased in trip, and with a first-time hood applied. Magical Maggie merits the utmost respect following her recent Ludlow romp, while Greyval is just one more to consider for the red-hot Fergal O'Brien team.

PARIKARMA looked suited by the drop back to 2m when second at Market Rasen and can provide Gary Moore with yet another winner this week. The prolific Magical Maggie is second choice ahead of handicap newcomer Mary and Fergal O'Brien's Greyval, who should be sharper for her reappearance.

The answer might be handicap debutante MARY, who shaped very well before fading into third in a recent Listed novice over C&D.


12:40 Newbury Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Jeriko Du Reponet (2/5 +25%)
Jeriko Du Reponet

2/5(+25%)
(1) Jeriko Du Reponet 2/5, Won his only start in points and looked an exciting prospect when making a successful start to hurdling career in C&D novice at earlier this month. Can maintain his unbeaten record.
Highly regarded and potentially smart; C&D winner on rules debut; strongly respected.
2
2nd (3) Secret Squirrel (5/1 -43%)
Secret Squirrel

5/1(-43%)
(3) Secret Squirrel 5/1, Fairly useful form shown when landing bumpers at Taunton and Fontwell in the spring and bolted up on hurdling debut at Kempton despite pulling hard last month. Open to significant improvement and looks a player.
2-2 in bumpers and scored comfortably at Kempton on hurdles debut; no blemishes yet.
3
3rd (2) Paradias (15/2 -88%)
Paradias

15/2(-88%)
(2) Paradias 15/2, Useful on Flat and impressive when off the mark at the first attempt in this sphere in novice at Lingfield a month ago. Plenty more to come, so deserves respect.
Useful on Flat; scored easily at Lingfield on the switch to hurdles; should go well.
4
4th (4) Jaitroplaclasse (50/1 +0%)
Jaitroplaclasse

50/1(+0%)
(4) Jaitroplaclasse 50/1, Third in maiden bumper at Moulins (2¼ lengths behind Jardin d'Arthel) in 2021/22 but somewhat disappointing on sole start since at Kempton 9 months ago. Up against it on hurdling bow.
Disappointing on British debut and this looks a difficult first hurdles assignment.
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5th (5) Officer Of State (9/1 +64%)
Officer Of State

9/1(+64%)
(5) Officer Of State 9/1, Useful Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut. 39/10, won 10-runner minor event at Fontainebleau (14.9f, good to soft) 77 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Andre Fabre. Can't be ruled out for all that his lack of experience might hold him back.
French Flat form puts him roughly on a par with Paradias; interesting recruit.
LTO Selection:

12:40 Newbury Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

An intriguing contest which would appear to revolve around the three penalised runners, and PARADIAS might be the answer. The son of Kodiac, who achieved a peak rating of 95 when trained on the Flat, was an easy winner on his hurdling bow last month and he should progress further in this sphere. Jeriko Du Reponet and Secret Squirrel were equally as convincing on their first starts over timber, so both look likely to give the selection plenty to think about.

JERIKO DU REPONET has a big reputation and hardly came off the bridle when scoring here on hurdling debut, so he's very much the one to beat for all that Paradias and Secret Squirrel also have plenty of potential.

Nicky Henderson speaks in glowing terms about JERIKO DU REPONET, who has stacks of potential. Secret Squirrel is feared most.


13:15 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (5) Issar d'Airy (4/1 +20%)
Issar d'Airy

4/1(+20%)
(5) Issar d'Airy 4/1, Improved model switched to handicap hurdles, overcoming a couple of untidy jumps when doubling his tally at Huntingdon in April. Ran well there when last seen 7 months ago, so definite player if taking to fences.
Steadily progressive in handicap hurdles; bred to be as effective over fences.
2
2nd (3) Martator (6/5 +36%)
Martator

6/5(+36%)
(3) Martator 6/5, Placed in Grade 1 hurdles at Auteuil in 2021 for Joel Boisnard and, while a bit disappointing for current yard, there have been significantly better signs over fences of late, shaping well when second over C&D 10 days ago. Looks the one to beat.
Ran very encouragingly in C&D contest ten days ago; respected back up just 1lb.
3
3rd (1) Guy (13/2 -44%)
Guy

13/2(-44%)
(1) Guy 13/2, Winning return at Fontwell in October and has remained in form since. Others look better treated, however.
Worth opposing off top weight if the ground is slow; all wins on good going.
4
4th (2) The Russian Doyen (7/2 +22%)
The Russian Doyen

7/2(+22%)
(2) The Russian Doyen 7/2, Scored over C&D in February 2022. Only seen twice since, off 21 months prior to latest third here, but he should strip fitter for that.
Two-time C&D winner; clear second in this race two years ago; possibilities.
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5th (6) Our Follet (14/1 +13%)
Our Follet

14/1(+13%)
(6) Our Follet 14/1, A fair 2m winner over hurdles last term but tongue strap on when coming in only tenth of 12 at Compiegne on return and disappointed on chasing debut at Carlisle recently. Hard to fancy.
Form has dipped sharply in two runs this season, latest over fences.
LTO Selection:

13:15 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Venetia Williams has an excellent record in this contest, winning two of the previous four renewals, and MARTATOR can provide the trainer with further success. He was no match for an impressive winner over C&D last time, but the unexposed chaser could go one better raised just 1lb in the handicap. Guy has been largely consistent over the larger obstacles and he is unlikely to be far away, while Issar D'Airy is worth a second look ahead of his fencing bow.

MARTATOR shaped as if ahead of his mark when second over C&D 10 days ago and, if the race doesn't come too soon, he could open his account in this sphere. Richhill arrives on the back of an encouraging display and could pose a threat, while chasing-debutant Issar d'Airy is one to note if the market speaks in his favour.

Having posted a very encouraging effort over C&D last week, MARTATOR (nap) could well go one better and open his British account.


13:50 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (6) Rambo T (2/1 +73%)
Rambo T

2/1(+73%)
(6) Rambo T 2/1, Added to his tally at Newton Abbot in October and backed it up with an even better effort when third in a competitive event at Cheltenham next time. Never got into a rhythm jumping-wise over 3m here latest but this drop back in trip looks a good move and could have a say if hurdling more fluently.
Non-stayer over 3m here last time; has respectable 2m4f/2m5f form this term.
2
2nd (4) Irish Hill (10/3 +17%)
Irish Hill

10/3(+17%)
(4) Irish Hill 10/3, Progressive when completing a handicap hurdle hat-trick last winter, the final leg of which was gained off 1 lb higher at Ascot in February. Below par both starts so far this season (only seventh in the C&D race won by Get A Tonic last time) but major claims if the first-time blinkers do the trick.
Has possibilities if taking well to blinkers; now 1lb below last winning mark.
3
3rd (3) Silent Revolution (9/1 -13%)
Silent Revolution

9/1(-13%)
(3) Silent Revolution 9/1, Won both completed starts as a novice hurdler during 2021/22 campaign. Rather disappointing on the whole last season (has undergone another wind op since latest appearance in April), though, and needs to get back on track in a first-time tongue strap here. Cobden prefers Irish Hill.
Disappointing last term and has a stamina doubt kept to 2m4f on reappearance.
4
4th (1) Get A Tonic (10/3 -67%)
Get A Tonic

10/3(-67%)
(1) Get A Tonic 10/3, Quickly made up into a useful hurdler during novice campaign, winning 3 times. Last season didn't go to plan following a promising start but, having struggled on return/chase debut at Warwick, she got back on track when making all over C&D last month. 8 lb rise won't be easy to shrug off, though.
Made all for 7l success in similar event over C&D four weeks ago; respected up 8lb.
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5th (2) Steal A March (11/2 -57%)
Steal A March

11/2(-57%)
(2) Steal A March 11/2, Made it to the racecourse just twice last season but looked better than ever, solid second in a competitive handicap here prior to going one better at Wincanton (24.7f, good to soft). 4 lb higher back from a 12-month break but trip/ground fine and will be a danger to all if fully tuned-up.
Record of 122121 in cheekpieces, most recently winning at Wincanton a year ago.
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|PU| (5) Now Or Never (20/1 -150%)
Now Or Never

20/1(-150%)
(5) Now Or Never 20/1, Fair form over hurdles in France and made the frame both starts over fences on the other side of the Channel. Not the easiest to assess now upped in trip for this handicap/yard debut and the market should offer clues with regard to expectations.
Dual hurdles scorer in France; heed the market signals on British debut.
LTO Selection:

13:50 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

GET A TONIC is top-weight for a reason and it is difficult to look past her in this contest, following a thoroughly impressive display over C&D earlier in the month. An 8lb rise will make life more difficult, but conditions should be in her favour again as she looks to master the likes of Rambo T and Steal A March, who hasn't been in action since winning this time last year at Wincanton.

Olly Murphy has his string in good order and RAMBO T could be the answer to a tricky-looking puzzle. He didn't help himself with a scrappy round of jumping here last time but he has generally looked a safe enough conveyance and appeared to be on the up prior to that. Irish Hill was behind Get A Tonic over C&D a month ago but he's now 10 lb better off with that rival and will have a serious chance if the addition of blinkers help spark a return to form. Steal A March also merits respect.

Having bounced back emphatically over C&D four weeks ago, GET A TONIC is taken to follow up. Steal A March is second choice.


14:25 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 26f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (6) Surrey Quest (7/2 +36%)
Surrey Quest

7/2(+36%)
(6) Surrey Quest 7/2, Dual hurdles winner and similar form over fences last season for Nicky Henderson. Improved when making a winning return at Huntingdon on yard debut in October, shaping as if this longer trip will suit. Respected.
Came home strongly at Huntingdon on debut for new yard; open to further progress.
2
2nd (10) Atlanta Brave (11/4 +61%)
Atlanta Brave

11/4(+61%)
(10) Atlanta Brave 11/4, Irish point winner who was 2-4 over hurdles last season and all the better for return/chase bow when second at Exeter (24.2f, soft) 34 days ago, albeit flattered by proximity to the eased-down winner. May do better still as a chaser.
Ran well at Exeter last month while shaping as if this new trip will suit; strong claims.
3
3rd (3) Bangers And Cash (25/1 -56%)
Bangers And Cash

25/1(-56%)
(3) Bangers And Cash 25/1, Progressed into a useful staying chaser last season, winning 3 of his last 4 starts. However, yet to fire this term though so needs to take a big step forward in first-time headgear.
Interesting back in Class 3, being 3-4 at this level; cheekpieces applied.
4
4th (11) Shanty Alley (9/1 +36%)
Shanty Alley

9/1(+36%)
(11) Shanty Alley 9/1, Losing run stretches back to January 2021 but he was runner-up in this last year off 5 lb higher and might have needed Catterick run after 7 months off. Not taken lightly.
Close second off 5lb higher in this race last year; far from consistent since.
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5th (1) Certainly Red (8/1 +11%)
Certainly Red

8/1(+11%)
(1) Certainly Red 8/1, Likeable sort completed a hat-trick last season, scoring twice over 25f at Wincanton either side of a victory at Sandown. Didn't shape badly returned to Wincanton on his reappearance and not far off best when third at Sandown 3 weeks ago. Player back down in class.
Respectable third in the London National at Sandown three weeks ago; each-way claims.
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6th (5) Laskalin (12/1 -85%)
Laskalin

12/1(-85%)
(5) Laskalin 12/1, Ex-French winner but well held last 4 starts, including both starts this season when prominent in the market.
Creditable third off 5lb higher in this race last year; player if back in same form.
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7th (4) Docpickedme (16/1 +0%)
Docpickedme

16/1(+0%)
(4) Docpickedme 16/1, Multiple winner over hurdles/fences for Harry Whittington and ran a cracker back from 6 months off for new yard when just denied at Warwick (25.5f). Might have found next run coming too soon so worth another chance.
Went close at Warwick on stable debut; failed to back up that effort last time.
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8th (7) Notachance (25/1 -127%)
Notachance

25/1(-127%)
(7) Notachance 25/1, Not quite the force of old but largely acquitted himself well last term, culminating with third of 17 in Midlands Grand National at Uttoxeter in March. Shaped as if better for the run after 8 months off at Exeter but wants further than this nowadays.
Useful on his day; handy mark; could go well with Exeter reappearance under his belt.
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|PU| (2) Bowtogreatness (7/1 +7%)
Bowtogreatness

7/1(+7%)
(2) Bowtogreatness 7/1, Dual novice hurdle winner (at around 2½m) and better form when placed over fences last term, including when runner-up in valuable handicap at Aintree final start. Just denied on reappearance last season so needs considering back down in class.
Ran very well at Aintree when last seen and remains unexposed at this sort of trip.
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|PU| (12) Striking A Pose (11/1 +21%)
Striking A Pose

11/1(+21%)
(12) Striking A Pose 11/1, Not scored for some time and continues to fall in the weights without showing any sign of taking advantage.
Modest third on latest outing; on a 13-race losing sequence that goes back two years.
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|PU| (8) Yes Indeed (12/1 -9%)
Yes Indeed

12/1(-9%)
(8) Yes Indeed 12/1, Fairly useful winning chaser in France who went close here (22.4f) on second run following a wind op in March. Good placed efforts next 2 starts but let down by jumping at Bangor 2 weeks ago.
0-10 in Britain but has some encouraging form this year, including at this course.
LTO Selection:

14:25 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 26f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

A tentative vote goes to the unexposed ATLANTA BRAVE, who showed marked improvement from first to second start in this sphere when a highly encouraging second over shorter at Exeter last month. The five-year-old should have more to come over further and he is narrowly preferred to the capable Fantastikas, as well as Surrey Quest, who has undergone wind surgery since a taking success at Huntingdon. Bowtogreatness has run well fresh in the past and ended last campaign with a strong runner-up effort in a premier handicap at Aintree.

Plenty to consider but CERTAINLY RED and Bowtogreatness both look on fair marks stepping back down in class, the former shading the vote with the advantage of a recent run. Shanty Alley was runner-up in this last year off 5 lb higher so is capable of going close with his reappearance under his belt.

This new trip looks likely to suit ATLANTA BRAVE, who can show further progress. Surrey Quest is feared most.


15:00 Newbury Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (2) Captain Teague (2/1 +56%)
Captain Teague

2/1(+56%)
(2) Captain Teague 2/1, Third in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham and has translated all that ability to hurdles, winning Grade 2 Persian War at Chepstow on first attempt and good 1½ lengths second to Minella Missile (received 5 lb) in another Grade 2 at Cheltenham since. Top yard has excellent recent record in this race.
Has Grade 2 hurdles form; top on ratings and his trainer has an excellent Challow record.
2
2nd (5) Lookaway (11/2 +31%)
Lookaway

11/2(+31%)
(5) Lookaway 11/2, Grade 2 bumper winner. It took a couple of starts for him to click over hurdles but he's been most progressive this season, completing a hat-trick in Cheltenham Grade 2 in October. Even better form when 2½ lengths second of 15 to Iberico Lord in Greatwood back at Cheltenham since.
Has done well this season, good second in major 2m handicap at Cheltenham most recently.
3
3rd (7) The Jukebox Man (20/1 -67%)
The Jukebox Man

20/1(-67%)
(7) The Jukebox Man 20/1, Point winner who has made an excellent start under Rules, winning a bumper and 2 hurdles (all Ffos Las on testing ground). This a steep rise in grade but he's earned himself a shot at something better.
Latest win brought up a Ffos Las hat-trick; his limitations are not yet exposed.
4
4th (4) Johnnywho (13/2 +7%)
Johnnywho

13/2(+7%)
(4) Johnnywho 13/2, Wide-margin winner of sole start between the flags back in October 2021 and has looked a good prospect when taking a Taunton bumper and 2½m Carlisle novice hurdle on his 2 starts under Rules. This a big step up in class but he could be capable of a lot better.
Very promising; has easily justified favouritism in all three runs; interesting contender.
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5th (6) Masaccio (8/1 +0%)
Masaccio

8/1(+0%)
(6) Masaccio 8/1, Useful bumper winner who returned from 6 months off to make a successful start over hurdles in maiden at Chepstow (19.5f, heavy) in October. Better form when narrowly denied in C&D novice (good to soft) 4 weeks ago. Open to further progress.
Went very close over C&D four weeks ago; consistent sort who could go well again.
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|PU| (8) Willmount (9/4 -50%)
Willmount

9/4(-50%)
(8) Willmount 9/4, Expensive winning pointer who followed suit on both bumper outings last season and again looked something out of the ordinary when easily seeing off 12 rivals on his 2m course hurdle debut in November. Exciting prospect.
Highly promising; impressive here last month on debut for Nicky Henderson; still unbeaten.
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|PU| (3) Farnoge (20/1 -100%)
Farnoge

20/1(-100%)
(3) Farnoge 20/1, Runner-up on his sole outing in Irish points and 3-3 under Rules, namely a Uttoxeter bumper in March and novice hurdles at Newton Abbot and Ascot (2¾m) in recent months. Type to carry on improving but Harry Cobden sides with Captain Teague this time.
3-3 under rules; may put up a bold show, for all that Harry Cobden prefers Captain Teague.
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|PU| (9) Brave Jen (150/1 -200%)
Brave Jen

150/1(-200%)
(9) Brave Jen 150/1, Showed improved and fairly useful form when narrowly denied in a 2m course listed event last month but still a maiden and she'll need to improve significantly for the longer trip if her first success is to arrive in this Grade 1 contest.
Ran well in mares' Listed event here last time but this is a much tougher assignment.
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|PU| (1) Bullets Hill (250/1 -150%)
Bullets Hill

250/1(-150%)
(1) Bullets Hill 250/1, Imposing sort who showed fairly useful form when winning 2 bumpers last season but disappointing in 2 hurdle starts this winter.
Dual bumper winner; soundly beaten in two races over hurdles; stiff task.
LTO Selection:

15:00 Newbury Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Paul Nichols trained the last three winners of this race and again plays a strong hand with Captain Teague, who steps up in class after a shock defeat when favourite for a Grade 2 hurdle at Cheltenham last month, and the progressive Farnoge, who is as yet unbeaten under Rules. However, Nicky Henderson has a real live-wire on his hands in the shape of WILLMOUNT, who was highly impressive on his hurdles/stable debut here last month. Having also won a point-to-point and two bumpers for previous connections, this son of Blue Bresil has already proven to be versatile and is fancied to take the step up in class and trip in his stride.

Paul Nicholls can land this Grade 1 for the fourth year in succession courtesy of CAPTAIN TEAGUE, who has made a really bright start to his hurdle career at Grade 2 level in recent months. Willmount looks highly talented and is feared most ahead of Greatwood runner-up Lookaway.

Exciting prospect JOHNNYWHO gets the vote ahead of Willmount, another unbeaten contender. Captain Teague is also respected.


15:35 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 22f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (4) Henry's Friend (17/2 +15%)
Henry's Friend

17/2(+15%)
(4) Henry's Friend 17/2, Made a winning debut over hurdles at Aintree last season and doubled his tally at Doncaster (19.4f) in March. After 8 months off, showed aptitude for chasing when mid-field at the latter course a fortnight ago, so he's entitled to do better with his recent run behind him.
2-6 over hurdles; just a respectable fifth on chasing debut but may come on for the run.
2
2nd (2) Walking On Air (5/2 +29%)
Walking On Air

5/2(+29%)
(2) Walking On Air 5/2, Gained a second win over hurdles in Exeter handicap (23.1f) in February, before a good fifth in Pertemps Final at Cheltenham. Made late mistakes when ninth at Punchestown in April, but he appeals as the type to make a chaser so could resume his progress on his return.
Very useful handicap hurdler last season; looks very interesting on today's chasing debut.
3
3rd (6) Passing Well (11/4 +45%)
Passing Well

11/4(+45%)
(6) Passing Well 11/4, Won twice over hurdles for current yard last season and has quickly developed into a better chaser, showing a good attitude when making his second start over fences a winning one at Lingfield (20f) a month ago. Leading contender with further progress to come.
Fended off a next-time-out winner to score at Lingfield last month; can progress again.
4
4th (8) Ballycamus (4/1 +11%)
Ballycamus

4/1(+11%)
(8) Ballycamus 4/1, Dual hurdles winner (including at this course) and, having been shaping up well after a break, made a successful switch to chasing in Chepstow handicap (19.4f) 3 weeks ago, staying on to lead run-in. Can makes his presence felt with more to offer over fences.
Kept on stoutly to win on chasing debut at Chepstow; this will be tougher from 2lb wrong.
5th
5th (3) Neon Moon (17/2 -6%)
Neon Moon

17/2(-6%)
(3) Neon Moon 17/2, Strong traveller who returned better than ever to open his account over fences in handicap at Ludlow (23.8f) in October. Hasn't found as much as looked likely both starts since, though, fifth of 8 at Ascot (21f) on his latest outing. Others look stronger.
Good winner at Ludlow on seasonal debut but not quite in same form again since.
6th
6th (7) Lubeat Foras (25/1 -150%)
Lubeat Foras

25/1(-150%)
(7) Lubeat Foras 25/1, Point winner who made a successful Rules debut in a Sedgefield bumper. Placed all 3 starts in maiden hurdles in 2021/22 and, after 22 months off, was still just in front when unseating rider usual 4 out at Ffos Las (19.4f) on chase debut 18 days ago. More needed.
Placed all three hurdling starts but, after a long absence, didn't get far on chase debut.
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|PU| (1) Golden Son (15/2 -114%)
Golden Son

15/2(-114%)
(1) Golden Son 15/2, Smart juvenile hurdler in France and, after 19 months off, shaped encouragingly when runner-up on his stable debut in novice chase at Warwick (20f) in November. Below-par effort at Aintree next time, but could bounce back with tongue strap reapplied on his handicap bow over fences.
Struggled on bad ground last time but his British debut in November was very promising.
LTO Selection:

15:35 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 22f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Passing Well and Ballycamus both come into this on the back of winning performances and enter calculations, while Neon Moon might find this is a tad easier than the race he contested at Ascot last month and commands respect. However, GOLDEN SON is surely better than he could muster on heavy ground in a Class 2 beginners' chase at Aintree earlier this month. A Grade 2 winner over hurdles during his time in France, the Paul Nicholls-trained gelding was runner-up in a deeper race than this at Warwick on his penultimate start and looks worth another chance here.

PASSING WELL has made a bright start over fences, going one better than on his chase debut when scoring in game fashion at Lingfield a month ago. He can continue his progress to follow up over this longer trip, though Walking On Air possesses the physique for chasing and isn't taken lightly, while Golden Son remains capable of better in this sphere.

Another chance is given to GOLDEN SON, who struggled on bad ground last time but can now build upon his very promising British debut.


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