Newbury Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 15th January 2025

There were 35 Races on Wednesday 15th January 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Southwell, 7 races at Clonmel, 6 races at Hereford, 6 races at Newbury, 8 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 15th January 2025

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

13:25 Newbury Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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(12) Pay The Tab (250/1 -213%)
Pay The Tab

250
250/1(-213%)
(12) Pay The Tab 250/1, Fair form standout effort in bumpers but took little interest when pulled on Downpatrick hurdle debut. Has left Gordon Elliott and percentage call to look elsewhere.
Third in a bumper in 2023 was the standout performance from four races for Gordon Elliott.
2
1st (2) Jurancon (5/4 +17%)
Jurancon

1.25
5/4(+17%)
(2) Jurancon 5/4, Useful 2-time winner in bumpers who confirmed hurdles debut promise when opening his account in 10-runner 2m maiden at Chepstow in November. Beaten only by a promising youngster under a penalty at Exeter subsequently and definite claims in a first-time tongue strap.
Turned over at 2-5 last time, below form; leading form claims on his best; tongue-tie now.
5
2nd (5) Big Ginge (9/4 +44%)
Big Ginge

2.25
9/4(+44%)
(5) Big Ginge 9/4, Showed plenty of ability in trio of bumpers last season and similar story in finishing runner-up both starts in maiden/novice hurdles this winter, latterly in 14-runner contest at Hereford (16.2f) 25 days ago, clear of remainder.
Significant ability in his three bumpers and runner-up in this season's two hurdle races.
10
3rd (10) Old Cowboy (18/1 -29%)
Old Cowboy

18
18/1(-29%)
(10) Old Cowboy 18/1, £66,000 4-y-o, Blue Bresil gelding. Dam, fairly useful 2m-21f hurdle winner (stayed 3m), closely related to useful hurdler/chase winner (stayed 23f) Princely Player and useful chaser (stayed 3¼m) Kings Temptation. Made frame both starts in points, runner-up latest (Apr 2024). Market can guide.
Point 2nd; £66,000 buy; given good mention in Stable Tour; market can guide on rules debut.
13
4th (13) Shan't Wait (80/1 0%)
Shan't Wait

80
80/1(0%)
(13) Shan't Wait 80/1, Has hinted at promise both starts over hurdles, seventh in 2m Southwell novice 30 days ago. More one for handicaps after this.
Beaten just over 20l in two maiden hurdles at Southwell (good to soft) last month.
9
5th (9) My Cullen (200/1 -100%)
My Cullen

200
200/1(-100%)
(9) My Cullen 200/1, Shaped with some promise in a brace of bumpers but made a discouraging hurdling debut at Lingfield last month, dropping away after 3 out.
Third in a bumper at Hereford, before tailing off at 40-1 in a maiden hurdle at Lingfield.
1
6th (1) Kloth Of Utopia (9/4 -25%)
Kloth Of Utopia

2.25
9/4(-25%)
(1) Kloth Of Utopia 9/4, 5-y-o gelding who displayed useful form in France, winning minor event at Auteuil (17.9f) in October. Seemed to find extended 21f trip stretching him when third on debut on these shores in 5-runner Ascot novice (21.6f) a month later and better anticipated back down in trip here.
The drop in trip is an interesting move after Ascot and he has the form to be major player.
6
7th (6) Fort St Angelo (200/1 -100%)
Fort St Angelo

200
200/1(-100%)
(6) Fort St Angelo 200/1, Only modest form shown over hurdles thus far and fell 4th in C&D novice on latest outing 4 weeks ago. Others appeal more.
Soundly beaten in his first two attempts over hurdles and fell early on latest.
8
8th (8) Low Expectations (150/1 -50%)
Low Expectations

150
150/1(-50%)
(8) Low Expectations 150/1, Promising third of 11 in a Downpatrick bumper for Paul Nolan in September but looked one for the longer term when merely closing up late on Plumpton hurdle debut 30 days ago.
Hooded for both starts (Irish bumper and Plumpton novice) and looks a longer-term prospect.
4
9th (4) Bank On Frank (33/1 -175%)
Bank On Frank

33
33/1(-175%)
(4) Bank On Frank 33/1, Passing Glance gelding who finished runner-up only outing in points (Feb 2023) and showed a bit when fifth of 10 in novice hurdle at Taunton (19f, good to soft) on Rules debut 16 days ago, fading from 2 out. Entitled to build on that.
Second in a point in February 2023; weak 8-1, beaten 23l in novice at Taunton 16 days ago.
3
10th (3) Atomic Level (33/1 -136%)
Atomic Level

33
33/1(-136%)
(3) Atomic Level 33/1, €30,000 5-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Kavanaghs Cross. Dam unraced sister to useful 23f hurdle winner Senor Lombardy. This Irish points winner is respected on his debut.
Won easily in October in his third Irish point and sold for 30,000euros; makes rules debut.
7
11th (7) Jorebel (80/1 +0%)
Jorebel

80
80/1(+0%)
(7) Jorebel 80/1, Placed in Irish points but well held in a pair of C&D maiden hurdles this winter. Probably the type to do better in handicaps moving forward.
In the frame in Irish points; 100-1 and 50-1, soundly beaten in two C&D maiden hurdles.
11
12th (11) Passing Pleasure (80/1 -142%)
Passing Pleasure

80
80/1(-142%)
(11) Passing Pleasure 80/1, Runner-up on last of 3 starts in Irish points in April but was never involved on last month's Ludlow hurdling debut.
Placed in Irish points; showed ability in a novice at Ludlow but needs major improvement..
14
13th (14) Dorset Lady (300/1 -100%)
Dorset Lady

300
300/1(-100%)
(14) Dorset Lady 300/1, Modest bumper performer in Ireland who made the frame once from 4 starts in maidens on the Flat. Pulled up both outings over hurdles for this yard during the summer, however. Can only be watched back from 7 months off.
Modest maiden after 17 races; pulled up in her two over hurdles.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

13:25 Newbury Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Having won a point-to-point, two bumpers and a maiden hurdle, the versatile JURANCON has little to find to atone for his surprise defeat when turned over at odds-on at Exeter last month. The form of that race still reads well in the context of this event and, with a tongue-tie added, he can get back on the right path. Big Ginge and Kloth Of Utopia have also shown enough promise to make the shortlist.

Plenty of these look longer-term/handicap projects but JURANCON cemented the positive start he's made in this sphere when chasing home another promising sort at Exeter 6 weeks ago, and he rates a big player here with a first-time tongue strap fitted. Kloth of Utopia, dropped in trip following his Ascot third is the obvious danger, ahead of Big Ginge.

Rules newcomer Old Cowboy needs a second look but otherwise it looks to be between KLOTH OF UTOPIA, Jurancon and Big Ginge.


13:55 Newbury Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st (6) Sherminator (11/4 +50%)
Sherminator

2.75
11/4(+50%)
(6) Sherminator 11/4, Fairly useful form when second of 6 in bumper at Bangor (16.7f, heavy, 11/4) 33 days ago, staying on well. Much respected now he makes his hurdles debut.
Needs some improvement but his two bumpers were promising, beaten a head last time.
1
2nd (1) Star Of Guiting (9/2 +18%)
Star Of Guiting

4.5
9/2(+18%)
(1) Star Of Guiting 9/2, 11/2, made a winning hurdling debut in 5-runner juvenile at Exeter (16.7f, soft) 27 days ago. Likely to improve but he needs to under his penalty.
11-2 under Jamie Brace, won five-runner race at Exeter (2m, good to soft) and can improve.
4
3rd (4) Laughing John (6/5 +4%)
Laughing John

1.2
6/5(+4%)
(4) Laughing John 6/5, Postponed gelding. Closely related to fair 1¼m-1½m winner Bletchley Storm. One to take seriously on his debut for leading yard.
Dam juvenile hurdle winner, with other hurdle winners close in pedigree; from a top yard.
5
4th (5) Lenjoleur De Palma (9/1 +36%)
Lenjoleur De Palma

9
9/1(+36%)
(5) Lenjoleur De Palma 9/1, Twice-raced maiden and fair form shown, fourth of 7 in juvenile hurdle at Warwick (16f, soft) 55 days ago. Not discounted.
Minor honours on both starts; bit more is needed given the potential among today's rivals.
8
5th (8) Tabasco Time (33/1 -230%)
Tabasco Time

33
33/1(-230%)
(8) Tabasco Time 33/1, Showing ability when fell last in juvenile hurdle at Cagnes-Sur-Mer (16.9f, soft) 40 days ago. Should progress now going hurdling for her new yard.
Newcomer; needs a second look despite others having the advantage of experience.
2
6th (2) Vorderman (20/1 -43%)
Vorderman

20
20/1(-43%)
(2) Vorderman 20/1, Limited impact in a brace of bumpers but caused an upset upped to 17.7f switched to hurdling at Fontwell last month. Not an obvious follow-up contender under a penalty.
Others have better chances on form but there was promise in Fontwell win on hurdle debut.
7
7th (7) Highbury Hill (40/1 -100%)
Highbury Hill

40
40/1(-100%)
(7) Highbury Hill 40/1, Held back by inexperience when eighth in bumper at Stratford but knew more sent hurdling when 8 lengths third to Blue Moon Lady on hurdles debut over C&D 4 weeks ago. May do better still. Considered.
Staying-on, 8l third of six to Blue Moon Lady on hurdle debut at Ludlow (2m, good to soft).
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

13:55 Newbury Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

BLUE MOON LADY might not have beaten much when she made a winning racecourse debut in a junior hurdle event at Ludlow in December. However, she went about the task in a professional enough manner to suggest she has a good chance of following up, with the fillies' allowance assisting now she takes in the boys. Fellow last-time-out winners/penalty carriers Star Of Guiting and Vorderman also warrant serious consideration.

Nicky Henderson has his string in excellent nick so his Postponed gelding LAUGHING JOHN is fancied to make a winning start in this sphere at the chief expense of Ludlow debut scorer Blue Moon Lady. Highbury Hill also has the form to play a part and appeals as the pick of the rest for minor honours.

The market moves need to be monitored closely, not least because of the presence of a Nicky Henderson-trained newcomer in LAUGHING JOHN.


14:25 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st (5) Jasmin De Grugy (7/4 +13%)
Jasmin De Grugy

1.75
7/4(+13%)
(5) Jasmin De Grugy 7/4, Big improver in handicaps. Completed a hurdle hat-trick in May and extended his winning run to 4 switched to fences at Southwell (20.5f) on return in November. Even a further 11 lb rise may not stop him with further progress on the cards.
Up 11lb, unproven with trip or on soft, but that's after winning chase debut in fine style.
4
2nd (4) Garincha (10/1 +29%)
Garincha

10
10/1(+29%)
(4) Garincha 10/1, Three-time winner (at up to 20.9f) in 2022/23 who shaped as if retaining all of his ability back from 19 months off when good third at Bangor. Disappointed at Exeter since but might have found that run coming too soon.
Absent 568 days before third of 15 at Bangor; tailed off latest and not proven beyond 2m5f.
10
3rd (10) Phantom Getaway (17/2 +29%)
Phantom Getaway

8.5
17/2(+29%)
(10) Phantom Getaway 17/2, Winning Irish pointer/hurdler. No show in 3 starts over fences last season. Fared much better (had a breathing operation and tongue tied) when second at Ffos Las on return but went backwards in a big way at Ludlow since.
Second at Ffos Las (3m) in November; reverted to a poor show at Ludlow six weeks ago.
8
4th (8) Support Act (9/1 +25%)
Support Act

9
9/1(+25%)
(8) Support Act 9/1, Fairly useful bumper winner who proved a vastly different proposition to hurdling debut when dispatching a last-time-out winner with the minimum of fuss in a Doncaster novice in February. Well held on handicap bow at Cheltenham on return and now goes chasing (runner-up sole start in Irish point).
Upped in trip for this chase debut and has stamina in the family; wind op looks key though.
2
5th (2) Sound And Fury (4/1 +11%)
Sound And Fury

4
4/1(+11%)
(2) Sound And Fury 4/1, Lightly-raced winning pointer/hurdler. Off 12 months before coming in a staying-on third at Carlisle (24.5f, good to soft) on his debut over fences in November. Might have been fortunate to go one better at Uttoxeter last month (left in front at the last) but deserves credit for his consistency.
Made the most of a rival's final-fence error at Uttoxeter; 7lb claimer is enlisted; player.
1
6th (1) Pepe Le Moko (8/1 +76%)
Pepe Le Moko

8
8/1(+76%)
(1) Pepe Le Moko 8/1, Winless following 5 attempts over hurdles but quickly put that right sent chasing, taking 2 of his first 3 starts (at up to 20.5f). However, has yet to fire this season so bit to prove now. Headgear applied.
After 3m+ in his three starts this term, he's still not come close to proving his stamina.
6
7th (6) New Order (11/2 -10%)
New Order

5.5
11/2(-10%)
(6) New Order 11/2, Point winner who bettered hurdles form at the second attempt when off the mark in 9-runner handicap chase at Warwick (24f, soft, 5/1) 34 days ago, heavily eased down. May well do better again so needs considering.
Came good in smooth style on chase debut at Warwick (3m, good to soft) after wind surgery.
3
|PU| (3) Eximia (28/1 +15%)
Eximia

28
28/1(+15%)
(3) Eximia 28/1, Useful hurdler/chaser in France, successful 4 times in each sphere at up to around 2½m. Changed hands for €80,000 14 months ago but no show both starts for this yard 10 months apart.
10-34 when trained in France, including four chase wins; pulled up both runs in Britain.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:25 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

JASMIN DE GRUGY, who recorded a hat-trick over hurdles before he made a winning chasing debut over the extended 2m4f at Southwell in November, is progressing nicely and has a good chance of adding to his tally. An 11lb higher mark demands more of the selection but he could still be hard to beat with today's longer trip a potential source of further improvement. Sound And Fury and New Order rate the chief threats on these terms.

MOULINS CLERMONT left his chase bow/belated return well behind when second over C&D 4 weeks ago and should have more to offer in this sphere. He shades the vote over the thriving Jasmin de Grugy, who improved again when making it 4 wins in a row on chase debut at Southwell. New Order is another to consider after his easy win at Warwick.

There are questions to answer, including over this trip on soft ground, but JASMIN DE GRUGY appears to bring clearly the most potential.


15:00 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st (4) Bucephalus (7/2 +61%)
Bucephalus

3.5
7/2(+61%)
(4) Bucephalus 7/2, C&D winner who got back on track when second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (16f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Can give another good account despite a 2 lb rise.
Made most when second at Chepstow (2m, soft) at Christmas, which was up with his best form.
11
2nd (11) Norn Iron (7/2 -100%)
Norn Iron

3.5
7/2(-100%)
(11) Norn Iron 7/2, Showed promise in 2022/23 season for Oliver Sherwood and built on it for his new stable when second of 13 in novice at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) 101 days ago. Has more to offer now going into handicaps.
Off 530 days, but 11-8, when second of 13 in maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter (2m) in October.
3
3rd (3) Lightningupourdays (4/1 +33%)
Lightningupourdays

4
4/1(+33%)
(3) Lightningupourdays 4/1, Much improved on his handicap bow when landing 8-runner event at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) 36 days ago. Up 5 lb but still not taken lightly.
Won in clearcut style on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) five weeks ago; up 5lb.
8
4th (8) Dancing In Brazil (5/1 +38%)
Dancing In Brazil

5
5/1(+38%)
(8) Dancing In Brazil 5/1, A fairly useful bumper winner and has shown similar form in this sphere, running well when all but falling 2 out at Huntingdon (2m) in April on his final run for Alan King. Interesting off a handy mark for his new yard.
Won a bumper in November 2022; 0-8 since for Alan King and this doesn't look a great mark.
6
5th (6) Thereisnodoubt (18/1 -64%)
Thereisnodoubt

18
18/1(-64%)
(6) Thereisnodoubt 18/1, Veteran returned to form when fourth at Haydock (19f, soft) last month. Considered from a falling mark.
Well handicapped judged on best efforts, many of which came on heavy going; now a 12yo.
2
6th (2) Balboa (33/1 -65%)
Balboa

33
33/1(-65%)
(2) Balboa 33/1, Good second in 2m handicap at Chepstow on his return and pulled up at Fakenham last time after a bad early mistake. Sort to bounce back.
Looks more exposed than some; made a bad mistake before pulling up on latest outing.
5
7th (5) Lively Citizen (12/1 +52%)
Lively Citizen

12
12/1(+52%)
(5) Lively Citizen 12/1, Won his first race over hurdles for 2 years at Ffos Las last March. Below form both starts during the current campaign, so others more persuasive.
Won on heavy in March 2024 (3lb higher today) under Harry Atkins; encouragement latest.
12
8th (12) Knight Templar (13/2 -8%)
Knight Templar

6.5
13/2(-8%)
(12) Knight Templar 13/2, Fairly useful 2m Flat winner who got off the mark in this sphere in 7-runner juvenile at Kempton (16f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Merits consideration going into handicaps.
Won at Kempton (2m, good to soft); should have more to offer on this handicap hurdle debut.
10
9th (10) It's A Good Name (33/1 0%)
It's A Good Name

33
33/1(0%)
(10) It's A Good Name 33/1, Fairly useful 2m1f French hurdle winner in 2022. Pulled up in 2m Stratford novice hurdle on sole run for Warren Greatrex later that year so has his fitness to prove for his new handler.
Pulled up lame on sole run for Warren Greatrex and this is his first outing for 835 days.
7
10th (7) Lupus Regem (33/1 -106%)
Lupus Regem

33
33/1(-106%)
(7) Lupus Regem 33/1, A fair 2m winner in 2021. Lightly raced since but tongue strap on for 1st time when a good fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Haydock (18.9f, heavy) 25 days ago. Needs considering.
Long absence before this season and second start back was a step in the right direction.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:00 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Now that the penny has dropped for LIGHTNINGUPOURDAYS after a comfortable success on his handicap debut at Uttoxeter, he looks more than capable of following up off 5lb higher. A promising second at Uttoxeter on his first run in 530 days when making his debut for new connections in October, Norn Iron looks a leading contender as he makes his own handicap bow. Bucephalus and Knight Templar are capable of being in the shake-up as well.

Lots with chances so at the likely odds it is worth siding with Nigel Twiston-Davies' new recruit DANCING IN BRAZIL to capitalise on a handy mark and make a winning return. Harry Derham's lightly-raced Norn Iron looks to have better days ahead now handicapping and rates a big danger, while Bucephalus, Lightningupourdays and Knight Templar need factoring in too. Thererisnodoubt completes the shortlist.

Preference is for the two handicap newcomers at the bottom of the card, with preference for the juvenile KNIGHT TEMPLAR.


15:35 Newbury Conditions Chase (Class 1) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st (3) Don't Rightly Know (3.75/1 +17%)
Don't Rightly Know

3.75
3.75/1(+17%)
(3) Don't Rightly Know 3.75/1, Lightly-raced 10-y-o who was consistent rather than progressive over hurdles but this point winner took a big step forward when making a winning chase bow at Exeter on return last month, jumping superbly from the front. Not taken lightly up in class with more to come.
10l win from the front on chase debut at Exeter (3m, good to soft) but fair bit to find.
2
2nd (2) Apple Away (11/4 -10%)
Apple Away

2.75
11/4(-10%)
(2) Apple Away 11/4, Wide-margin winner on second start over fences last season and back on the up when successful in listed mares chase at Perth in April. Shaped as if better for the run at Kelso on return before unsuited by the emphasis on speed at Market Rasen 7 weeks ago. Worth another chance.
Slightly underwhelming in her two runs this season but a slog today will suit.
1
3rd (1) Fantastic Lady (9/2 -50%)
Fantastic Lady

4.5
9/2(-50%)
(1) Fantastic Lady 9/2, Better than ever when landing Grade 2 Oaksey Chase at Sandown (22.8f, good) on final start last season. All the better for return when runner-up in a similar event to this at Doncaster last month and should go well again back up in trip.
Experienced 10yo chaser; her peak efforts over slightly shorter set the standard.
5
4th (5) Smiling Getaway (14/1 +30%)
Smiling Getaway

14
14/1(+30%)
(5) Smiling Getaway 14/1, Winning pointer/hurdler who improved again to make a successful chasing debut at Ffos Las in October. Struggled in listed company at Warwick next time, however, and this race looks even better.
First chase start was better than second; move up in trip needs to prompt big improvement.
4
5th (4) Lady Balko (11/4 +21%)
Lady Balko

2.75
11/4(+21%)
(4) Lady Balko 11/4, Progressive hurdler last season and has continued the upgrade switched to fences this term, completing hat-trick of handicap wins at Hereford last month, well on top finish. Should hold her own in this better company, particularly with further improvement still on the cards.
Hat-trick in handicap chases; latest performance puts her in serious contention for this.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:35 Newbury Conditions Chase (Class 1) 23f Race Class Flow

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

The Nicky Henderson stable can do little wrong at present and this appeals as a perfect opportunity for FANTASTIC LADY to regain the winning thread after a promising second over shorter at Doncaster last time out. Going back up in trip should suit, and she is preferred to the capable Apple Away and Lady Balko, who is upped in grade as she goes in search of a four-timer.

DON'T RIGHTLY KNOW has been fast tracked to listed company after proving to be an absolute natural on her first go over fences at Exeter last month and she can justify her connections' confidence. The thriving Lady Balko is feared most in what looks a competitive event despite the small field.

Apple Away's rather lacklustre show in November may hand the initiative to LADY BALKO who has been transformed over fences.


16:08 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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2
1st (2) Keable (9/4 +44%)
Keable

2.25
9/4(+44%)
(2) Keable 9/4, Very lightly raced for his age and built on previous promise in no uncertain terms when comfortably taking 11-runner handicap at Exeter (21.6f, heavy) on New Year's Day. Assessor had his say ahead of this but respected nevertheless.
Seemed to stay 3m two starts ago; broke the ice with 16l win at Exeter (near 2m6f, soft).
7
2nd (7) Job (15/2 -25%)
Job

7.5
15/2(-25%)
(7) Job 15/2, Lightly-raced 6-y-o who found some improvement making a quick switch to handicaps/upped in trip when off the mark in 6-runner contest at Southwell (24.3f) 4 weeks ago. Feasible to think there's more to come given his unexposed profile and he's another meriting consideration.
Showed stamina is a strength when he won handicap debut at Southwell (3m1f, good to soft).
1
3rd (1) Prophesea (10/3 +44%)
Prophesea

3.333333
10/3(+44%)
(1) Prophesea 10/3, Point/bumper winner who has progressed with each start in this sphere, scoring with more than bare margins imply in 13-runner Wincanton novice (19.8f, soft) 4 weeks ago. Likely he can progress further now handicapping, with this longer trip expected to suit.
2m4f Wincanton win last time out; makes handicap debut and this move up in trip will help.
5
4th (5) Phillapa Sue (25/1 -150%)
Phillapa Sue

25
25/1(-150%)
(5) Phillapa Sue 25/1, Struggled on first two starts of this season but returned to form when second of 10 in a handicap hurdle (12/1) at Doncaster (24.4f, good to soft) 33 days ago, travelled smoothly and only bettered by an unexposed horse. That was a big step in the right direction and should go well again.
Acts on heavy; well capable of getting seriously involved if this is one of her good days.
4
5th (4) James Jet (7/1 +7%)
James Jet

7
7/1(+7%)
(4) James Jet 7/1, Winning pointer who showed benefit of a wind op when landing handicaps over hurdles/fences at the end of 2023. Struggled on next 3 starts but back on song when second in chase at Southwell (3m) in May (final start for Warren Greatrex). Gone well fresh before and respected for new yard after wind op.
Acts on heavy; 2nd when upped to 3m1f on good in May; wind op soon after; left W Greatrex.
3
6th (3) Toonagh Warrior (6/1 +63%)
Toonagh Warrior

6
6/1(+63%)
(3) Toonagh Warrior 6/1, Won a 2m Wetherby novice last winter and similar form when placed in brace of Southwell handicaps at up to this trip with cheekpieces fitted this winter. Speed test back at 2m against him when seventh of 18 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Ascot 26 days ago and this rates more suitable.
Back up in trip, needing career best; acts on soft, more to prove after two runs on heavy.
9
7th (9) Geturguccion (15/2 -88%)
Geturguccion

7.5
15/2(-88%)
(9) Geturguccion 15/2, Runner-up on first of 2 starts in bumpers and fair form in finishing runner up in pair of novice/maiden contests during second half of last year. Makes a quick switch to handicaps from a potentially lenient opening mark and she's respected up in trip.
This trip for handicap debut is plausible and her latest form has been boosted.
6
8th (6) Fontana Ellissi (40/1 -60%)
Fontana Ellissi

40
40/1(-60%)
(6) Fontana Ellissi 40/1, Runner-up twice at Cheltenham in late 2022. Not disgraced in 2 runs back from 13 months off last winter but off a further year ahead of this reappearance. Mark has eased though, and the betting can guide.
Back from another year off and has plenty to prove on soft or heavy ground.
8
|PU| (8) Valens Bruyee (14/1 -180%)
Valens Bruyee

14
14/1(-180%)
(8) Valens Bruyee 14/1, A two-time winner over hurdles last season who offered little in 2 chase tries during the autumn but much more like it returned to this sphere/in cheekpieces when second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) 27 days ago. Still unexposed at this trip.
Pipped at Ffos Las (2m4f, heavy) latest when having a second go in these cheekpieces.
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16:08 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

KEABLE got off the mark in impressive fashion at Exeter earlier in the month, and an 11lb hike for that success may not be enough to prevent him from landing the double over further. A determined winner last time out over 2m4f at Wincanton, Prophesea can follow him home, while narrow Doncaster second Phillapa Sue and Job, who largely made all when scoring at Southwell most recently, are also respected.

An intriguing finale with the narrow vote in favour of low-mileage 6-y-o GETURGUCCION. Alan King's mare makes a quick switch to handicaps having finished runner-up both starts in this sphere to date and appeals as being potentially well treated now her stamina is tested further. Last-time-out winners Keable, Job and Prophesea head up the dangers in that order.

Keable deserves plenty of enthusiasm but PROPHESEA (nap) may well find the improvement he needs with today's step up in trip.


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