Newbury Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 20th December 2023

There were 45 Races on Wednesday 20th December 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Ludlow, 7 races at Ayr, 8 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Newbury, 8 races at Kempton, 8 races at Dundalk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 20th December 2023

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

12:15 Newbury Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
3
1st (3) Through The Ages (6/4 +70%)
Through The Ages

1.5
6/4(+70%)
(3) Through The Ages 6/4, Fair maiden on the Flat for Charlie Appleby at the start of 2023. 5/1, encouraging third of 6 in juvenile hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 45 days ago. Can build on it.
Did not live up to pedigree on the Flat and was remote when third on hurdling debut.
2
2nd (2) Royal Deeside (4/1 +20%)
Royal Deeside

4
4/1(+20%)
(2) Royal Deeside 4/1, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat who made the frame in all 4 starts in 2023. 13/8, only sixth of 9 in juvenile hurdle at Warwick (16f, heavy) on NH debut 43 days ago so needs to take a big step forward.
Fair on the Flat at up to 1m6f; flopped on hurdle debut but remains of interest.
7
3rd (7) Therapist (5/4 +0%)
Therapist

1.25
5/4(+0%)
(7) Therapist 5/4, A fairly useful 10f winner on Flat for Andrew Balding. Changed hands for 50,000 gns in October and she's an interesting newcomer to hurdling for top yard.
Fairly useful Flat-racer; with top yard for hurdling career; ground a worry.
1
4th (1) Biscoff Joe (80/1 -21%)
Biscoff Joe

80
80/1(-21%)
(1) Biscoff Joe 80/1, Modest maiden at best on Flat and yet to offer much in three runs in this sphere. Others appeal more.
Did not show enough on his three hurdling starts this autumn to warrant consideration here.
5
5th (5) All Blues (50/1 +24%)
All Blues

50
50/1(+24%)
(5) All Blues 50/1, Modest form on Flat in Ireland and beaten a long way in a couple of juvenile hurdles at Ludlow this autumn. Up against it again.
Soundly beaten on both hurdling starts at Ludlow in the autumn.
6
|PU| (6) Gusty (33/1 +0%)
Gusty

33
33/1(+0%)
(6) Gusty 33/1, Gustav Klimt filly. Dam maiden on Flat (stayed 1¾m). Market can guide for this debutante.
Fourth foal; dam placed off lowly mark on AW; best watched on debut.
LTO Selection:

12:15 Newbury Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

THERAPIST had an official rating of 80 on the Flat when trained by Andrew Balding and this looks a good opportunity to get off the mark at the first time of asking over timber. She looks an interesting recruit for the powerful Nicky Henderson yard. Torneo is feared most after a decent second on his hurdles bow at Catterick last time and is entitled to improve, while Royal Deeside is also noted.

Jamie Snowden's ex-French Flat winner TORNEO shaped well on his yard/hurdling debut when runner-up at Catterick and with improvement very much on the cards he can go one better. Nicky Henderson's Therapist also has some fairly useful Flat form to her name and rates the obvious threat. Through The Ages appeals as the pick of the remainder.

Preference is for TORNEO, who should handle today's ground and made a pretty good start to his hurdling career at Catterick last month.


12:50 Newbury Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
6
1st (6) Fortunate Man (9/1 +0%)
Fortunate Man

9
9/1(+0%)
(6) Fortunate Man 9/1, €210,000 buy after winning an Irish point in April. Didn't get the chance to show what he could do on last week's Ffos Las hurdle debut, hampered and unseating early.
Irish point win; 15-2 with tongue tied, hampered and unseated early in maiden at Ffos Las.
18
2nd (18) Strutter (5/2 -11%)
Strutter

2.5
5/2(-11%)
(18) Strutter 5/2, Left his Warwick debut in April well behind when 3 lengths fourth of 13 in a course bumper 6 months later. Respected now hurdling for his top yard.
Improved when hooded and held up in rear here in this second bumper; from a top yard.
1
3rd (1) Arthurian Fable (8/1 +20%)
Arthurian Fable

8
8/1(+20%)
(1) Arthurian Fable 8/1, Useful on the Flat (stays 1¾m) for Brian Meehan. Has a long absence to overcome but worth a precautionary betting check now hurdling.
Useful up to 1m6f on Flat for Brian Meehan, including on soft, but off since July 2021.
8
4th (8) Highway One O Five (28/1 -40%)
Highway One O Five

28
28/1(-40%)
(8) Highway One O Five 28/1, Fair form first 2 runs in bumpers. Given a considerate introduction to hurdling when sixth of 10 at Kempton (2m, soft) last month. Likely to progress.
Placed efforts in last season's two bumpers; not so good in his two runs this term.
5
5th (5) Donald Llewellyn (50/1 -52%)
Donald Llewellyn

50
50/1(-52%)
(5) Donald Llewellyn 50/1, Remote fourth in a juvenile hurdle back in 2020. Fair 3-time winner at up to 2m on AW Flat at Kempton in the first half of 2023. Should be sharper for comeback run there last month.
Fair AW Flat winner this year; soundly beaten in 2020 on his only start over hurdles.
19
6th (19) Willsburg (9/1 +73%)
Willsburg

9
9/1(+73%)
(19) Willsburg 9/1, Won the first of 2 starts in bumpers but well held on 19f Ascot hurdle debut 26 days ago. Needs to leave that well behind.
Has notable form bumper/hurdle form in this field but better will probably be needed.
13
7th (13) Salvatore (11/2 -10%)
Salvatore

5.5
11/2(-10%)
(13) Salvatore 11/2, Useful on Flat for Peter Schiergen in 2022. Claimed for €50,210 after winning over 1½m at Clairefontaine in July of that year. It's taken a bit of time for new connections to get him to the track but still an interesting runner, particularly if the betting vibes are strong.
Flat pedigree; 2-4 on Flat in Germany in 2022, all at about 1m4f, fairly useful form.
4
8th (4) Diplomatic Ash (40/1 -100%)
Diplomatic Ash

40
40/1(-100%)
(4) Diplomatic Ash 40/1, Cost €68,000 as a 3-y-o. Dam (c127/h118), 2¾m/3m chase winner (stayed 29f), half-sister to smart hurdle winner/top-class chaser (stays 3¼m) Minella Indo. Likely to need further judged on breeding but still worth checking out in the market.
68,000euros 3yo; well related; newcomer to note, from stable which runs three in this race.
2
9th (2) David's Well (12/1 +25%)
David's Well

12
12/1(+25%)
(2) David's Well 12/1, Placed on completed start in Irish points in April and showed a fair level of ability when fourth of 13 in a course bumper 6 weeks ago. Wastes no time switching to hurdles.
Needs a lot better but he second favourite in his bumper and is well related for jumping.
20
10th (20) Charmian's Place (80/1 -142%)
Charmian's Place

80
80/1(-142%)
(20) Charmian's Place 80/1, Fair form when reaching the frame in 2 bumpers in the spring. Well below that level when a remote fourth on Fakenham reappearance. Switches to hurdles now.
Respected judged on the first two of her three runs in bumpers.
17
11th (17) Star Of Affinity (20/1 +20%)
Star Of Affinity

20
20/1(+20%)
(17) Star Of Affinity 20/1, Some promise when fifth in Taunton bumper and 2m Kempton novice hurdle 7 months apart. Open to progress.
Fifth of 13 in a bumper and Kempton novice hurdle (2m, good); needs further improvement.
11
12th (11) Pyrotechnic (7/2 +71%)
Pyrotechnic

3.5
7/2(+71%)
(11) Pyrotechnic 7/2, Winner on the Flat in France. Much better effort in novice hurdles for new connections when 2 lengths second of 8 at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) 29 days ago.
Flat win in France; has the best hurdles form (Ascot and Lingfield) in this field.
16
13th (16) Shillanavogy (125/1 -89%)
Shillanavogy

125
125/1(-89%)
(16) Shillanavogy 125/1, Cost £65,000 after making the frame both starts in Irish points but well held in a bumper and novice hurdle at Ffos Las for his new connections.
In frame in two Irish points; well beaten in the Ffos Las mud in bumper and novice hurdle.
10
14th (10) Melton Mossy (125/1 -25%)
Melton Mossy

125
125/1(-25%)
(10) Melton Mossy 125/1, Has hinted at ability in a bumper/maiden hurdle but unlikely to be of any interest until qualified for handicaps.
Beaten over 20l in a bumper at Sedgefield and 2m4f maiden hurdle at Fakenham.
14
15th (14) Samazul (40/1 -100%)
Samazul

40
40/1(-100%)
(14) Samazul 40/1, Half-brother to numerous winners and won one of his 3 bumper starts last season. Didn't shape with great deal of short-term promise on last month's Exeter hurdle debut, though.
Bumper winner; tailed off when 12-1 for hurdling debut at Exeter (2m, good to soft).
7
16th (7) Harry Gulliver (300/1 -650%)
Harry Gulliver

300
300/1(-650%)
(7) Harry Gulliver 300/1, No more than hinted at ability in a bumper and 2 maiden hurdles in the spring. Best watched back from 7 months off.
Promise on hurdling debut in April but faded badly when second favourite (2m, good) in May.
15
17th (15) Sapperdean (400/1 -300%)
Sapperdean

400
400/1(-300%)
(15) Sapperdean 400/1, Poor maiden on Flat (stays 1m). Outsider now hurdling.
Bred for Flat but low-level maiden in that sphere; hooded except on debut.
3
|PU| (3) Denburn (11/1 +8%)
Denburn

11
11/1(+8%)
(3) Denburn 11/1, Made a winning debut in a Market Rasen bumper in May. Fifth of 10 there under a penalty 6 months later. Tackles hurdles for the first time now.
Impressed in six-runner bumper at Market Rasen in May; not so good there four weeks ago.
LTO Selection:

12:50 Newbury Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Arthurian Fable was a more than useful Flat performer and commands a fair amount of respect. However, it wouldn't be a surprise if the outing was needed after more than two years off the track, so the vote, therefore, goes to HOME FREE. Dan Skelton's gelding looked to be a useful prospect in his two bumper starts to date and he can shed the maiden tag on his hurdles bow. Strutter is also worth a closer look for powerful connections.

HOME FREE offered enough in bumpers last season to suggest he can win races over hurdles so he gets the nod for Dan Skelton. Strutter hasn't achieved quite as much as the selection in his 2 bumpers but Nicky Henderson has won 4 of the last 5 runnings of this race so he's a must for the shortlist. Harry Derham's Salvatore has been off a while but he did show plenty on the Flat in 2022. Pyrotechnic looks pick of those with hurdle experience.

The betting moves should give important clues but perhaps this will be the right opening for HOME FREE, who has the best bumper form.


13:25 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Brave Kingdom (15/8 +25%)
Brave Kingdom

1.875
15/8(+25%)
(2) Brave Kingdom 15/8, Useful hurdler who, following a lengthy absence, upped his form substantially when making all at Plumpton on chasing debut last month. Jumping seems an asset and there could be a good deal more to come, so he's worth a chance to follow up.
4-5 under rules including a chase debut win at Plumpton on his comeback; big player.
5
2nd (5) Pulling Stumps (10/1 -25%)
Pulling Stumps

10
10/1(-25%)
(5) Pulling Stumps 10/1, Progressive hurdler who showed something to work on when fifth in a handicap at Exeter on chasing debut back from 20 months off. More to come but this is a stronger race than he need contest.
Back from long absence with a well-held fifth on chase debut at Exeter; others preferred.
1
3rd (1) Theatre Man (13/8 +19%)
Theatre Man

1.625
13/8(+19%)
(1) Theatre Man 13/8, Useful, dual-winning hurdler who shaped well under a positive ride when second over C&D 41 days ago. That form has been boosted by the winner since, so he makes plenty of appeal.
2-4 over hurdles and he chased home a big improver on his chase debut over C&D; respected.
3
4th (3) Hector Javilex (18/1 -112%)
Hector Javilex

18
18/1(-112%)
(3) Hector Javilex 18/1, Dual maiden/novice hurdle winner last term who has improved again this campaign, running out a good winner of a Cheltenham handicap on New Year's Day. Raced keenly and faded from 2 out in the Pertemps when last seen but he's the sort to take to chasing.
Triple hurdle winner but this looks a tough starting point over fences after 279 days off.
4
5th (4) Amrons Sage (7/2 -40%)
Amrons Sage

3.5
7/2(-40%)
(4) Amrons Sage 7/2, Won sole outing in Irish points and progressive winner over hurdles last season. Positive start to chasing when second in handicap at Exeter on return and this trip looks sure to suit. Definite player.
Point and hurdle winner who made a bold bid on his recent chase debut at Exeter; respected.
LTO Selection:

13:25 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 23f Race Class Flow

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

An open contest on paper that could go the way of BRAVE KINGDOM, who was a good winner on his seasonal reappearance over 2m3f at Plumpton last time. Raised 5lb, Paul Nicholls' charge can follow up that success. Amrons Sage is feared most after pulling well clear of the remainder when beaten less than a length when second over 2m3f at Exeter last month and he is likely to be on the scene, while Theatre Man is also respected based on his second over C&D to a progressive type of Jonjo O'Neill's last month.

BRAVE KINGDOM looked a natural chaser when making a successful return at Plumpton last month and, with his jumping likely to prove an asset over these fences, he takes marginal preference over Amrons Sage, who should relish the longer trip. Theatre Man also warrants strong consideration.

An interesting race in which Paul Nicholls' BRAVE KINGDOM (nap) gets the vote ahead of Theatre Man and Amrons Sage.


14:00 Newbury Conditions Chase (Class 1) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Pink Legend (4/1 -45%)
Pink Legend

4
4/1(-45%)
(2) Pink Legend 4/1, Three-time winner during a consistent 2022/23 campaign, signing off with success in a listed chase at Perth. Lacklustre display at Aintree on return 11 days ago but no surprise if she's sharper for it.
Good shout on form this February-April over 2m-3m; soundly beaten on recent reappearance.
1
2nd (1) Galia Des Liteaux (2/5 +45%)
Galia Des Liteaux

0.4
2/5(+45%)
(1) Galia Des Liteaux 2/5, Point/hurdles winner who scored twice over the larger obstacles last season and made the most of a good opportunity when landing a listed event at Market Rasen on reappearance. Sets the standard and should be tough to beat.
Reappearance win was not her best but she would be hard to beat if building on that.
4
3rd (4) Rose Of Arcadia (7/1 +22%)
Rose Of Arcadia

7
7/1(+22%)
(4) Rose Of Arcadia 7/1, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser who can boast a good strike rate and wasn't disgraced in a handicap at Cheltennham last time. Not discounted.
Probably needs to be back at her peak to hold any winning chance in this non-handicap.
3
4th (3) Lilith (25/1 +50%)
Lilith

25
25/1(+50%)
(3) Lilith 25/1, Put in a good round of jumping when scoring at Carlisle (21f, good to soft) in February but hasn't really fired since. Looks firmly up against it.
Probably stays but has a very stiff task even if back to her best.
5
|PU| (5) Swincombe Fleat (66/1 -32%)
Swincombe Fleat

66
66/1(-32%)
(5) Swincombe Fleat 66/1, Promising individual who found improvement when making a winning chase debut in 3-runner handicap at Warwick (20f, soft) in November but has disappointed since. Out of her depth at this level.
Off 328 days; even best form makes this a stiff task; stamina to prove; left A Honeyball.
LTO Selection:

14:00 Newbury Conditions Chase (Class 1) 23f Race Class Flow

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

GALIA DES LITEAUX found the drop in class to her liking when landing a Listed chase at Market Rasen last month. Dan Skelton's mare is entitled to build on that reappearance and she looks to have been found a suitable opportunity to go in again. Pink Legend has just 3lb to find with the selection on the ratings and the nine-year-old shouldn't be far away, with Tweed Skirt making most appeal of the remaining protagonists.

GALIA DES LITEAUX seemed to have returned in top form when landing a 5-runner listed contest at Market Rasen on reappearance and, in a race where her rivals have the odd question to answer, she's a solid choice. Pink Legend is an obvious danger if back on her game and Tweed Skirt is still not fully exposed as a chaser.

This looks another good opportunity for GALIA DES LITEAUX, who's been a fine sight over fences when outside the top grade.


14:35 Newbury Novices Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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

0
Evens(+56%)
(2) Gidleigh Park Evens, From a good family and having impressed when landing only start in bumpers, he ran out a good winner of an Exeter novice hurdle (16.7f) on return 30 days ago. Longer trip promises to be within range and very much one for the shortlist.
Scopey sort and lots to like after his wins in Chepstow bumper and 2m Exeter novice.
6
2nd (6) Fire Flyer (10/3 -33%)
Fire Flyer

3.333333
10/3(-33%)
(6) Fire Flyer 10/3, Well-bred gelding who made a winning start in bumpers at Ascot (15.7f, good) 14 months ago. Disappointed final start last term but quickly back on track when second in listed bumper at Cheltenham (16.4f) on return last month. Exciting prospect now hurdling.
2nd of 12 in Listed bumper at Cheltenham (2m, soft); seriously considered on hurdle debut.
11
3rd (11) Theformismighty (33/1 -136%)
Theformismighty

33
33/1(-136%)
(11) Theformismighty 33/1, Expensive point winner who offered something to work on when fifth in maiden company at Aintree (20f, soft) on Rules debut in October. Yard going much better now and he should improve.
Won an Irish point two winters back; 18l fifth of 11 at Aintree (2m4f; 6-1) in October.
1
4th (1) East India Express (9/4 -63%)
East India Express

2.25
9/4(-63%)
(1) East India Express 9/4, Easy winner only start in bumpers and looked potentially useful when winning 13-runner Kempton novice (21f) in November. Big shout under a penalty with prospect of more to come.
Comfortable wins at Kempton (good) in a bumper and a 13-runner, 2m5f novice hurdle.
9
5th (9) Pic Roc (40/1 -150%)
Pic Roc

40
40/1(-150%)
(9) Pic Roc 40/1, Mount Nelson gelding who progressed with each start in bumpers, second of 9 at Chepstow (2m) back in April. No reason why he won't make his mark over timber.
Showed significant ability last term in bumpers but others have shown a good deal more.
13
6th (13) Touch Of Thunder (80/1 -100%)
Touch Of Thunder

80
80/1(-100%)
(13) Touch Of Thunder 80/1, Modest in bumpers and has only run to a similar level in 2 starts over hurdles in recent weeks. Likely type for handicaps.
C&D sixth last time was improvement but he's surely best watched until going handicapping.
3
7th (3) Itseemslikeit (16/1 -167%)
Itseemslikeit

16
16/1(-167%)
(3) Itseemslikeit 16/1, Shaped like a stayer when fourth in a Chepstow bumper in October and, ridden to make use of his stamina, ran out a good winner of a Ffos Las maiden (20f, heavy) from the front on hurdles bow 4 weeks ago. This tougher, but likely there's more to come.
Made all in six-runner maiden at Ffos Las (2m4f, soft) four weeks ago; has a bright future.
7
8th (7) Jolyjump (100/1 -100%)
Jolyjump

100
100/1(-100%)
(7) Jolyjump 100/1, €40,000 3-y-o, Kapgarde gelding. Easy to back and ultimately shaped like a longer-term project when seventh of 10 in novice hurdle at Kempton (2m) on debut 23 days ago. Up in trip.
25-1, no show when 25l seventh of ten in novice hurdle at Kempton (2m, good to soft).
8
|PU| (8) Last In Line (400/1 -300%)
Last In Line

400
400/1(-300%)
(8) Last In Line 400/1, Saddler's Rock gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Norse Legend. Well held eighth of 9 in a Fontwell bumper on debut back in April. Passed over now hurdling.
33-1, 39l eighth of nine in bumper at Fontwell (1m6f, soft) in April.
LTO Selection:

14:35 Newbury Novices Hurdle (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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

EAST INDIA EXPRESS created a fine impression when making a winning start over hurdles at Kempton last month and Nicky Henderson's gelding appears one to keep on the right side of. Fellow unbeaten rival Gidleigh Park boasts a similar profile to the selection and the five-year-old isn't taken lightly stepping up in distance. The pair may dominate proceedings, although Fire Flyer has some fair bumper form to his name and is an interesting addition to this sphere.

Penalised pair GIDLEIGH PARK and East India Express marked themselves down as useful novices when winning on their respective hurdling debuts and rate the pair to focus on. The former gets the nod to maintain his 100% record now upped in trip. Fire Flyer, a useful bumper recruit, is also highly respected on hurdles bow. Itseemslikeit is another worth keeping an eye on.

East India Express, Fire Flyer and Itseemslikeit are very promising but GIDLEIGH PARK left a big impression with his wins.


15:10 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
3
1st (3) Etalon (3/1 -9%)
Etalon

3
3/1(-9%)
(3) Etalon 3/1, Landed the odds on third hurdles start at Wetherby in January before acquitting himself well when fourth of 16 in a valuable Grade 3 handicap at Sandown (19.8f, soft). Looks a real chasing type and very much of interest on debut in this sphere.
Promising novice hurdler last season and looks a very good chasing prospect.
6
2nd (6) Martator (3/1 +63%)
Martator

3
3/1(+63%)
(6) Martator 3/1, Placed in Grade 1 hurdles at Auteuil in 2021 for Joel Boisnard but has generally found it a struggle for new yard. That said, he showed a bit more than on his first 2 starts over fences when third at Plumpton (19.8f, soft) last month having been well backed. Interesting in re-fitted headgear.
Ran well for long way at Plumpton last month and looks interesting in refitted cheekpieces.
4
3rd (4) Gallic Geordie (10/1 -33%)
Gallic Geordie

10
10/1(-33%)
(4) Gallic Geordie 10/1, Showed the benefit of his reappearance spin at Wetherby when landing a 4-runner handicap at the same course (15.2f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. 3 lb rise fair enough and should make his presence felt.
Looked as good as ever at Wetherby last month and now 6-19 over fences; respected.
8
4th (8) Fiston De Becon (25/1 -127%)
Fiston De Becon

25
25/1(-127%)
(8) Fiston De Becon 25/1, Struck at second time of asking for this stable in 2m Wetherby maiden hurdle in January before doubling up at Market Rasen. Rather disappointing at Chepstow on final run of last season, though, and needs to raise his game now switched to fences.
2-4 over hurdles for Olly Murphy last season; set pretty tough task on this chasing debut.
5
5th (5) Wewillgowithplanb (13/2 -8%)
Wewillgowithplanb

6.5
13/2(-8%)
(5) Wewillgowithplanb 13/2, Ex-Irish hurdles winner who did the job well on his chase debut at Fontwell in March. Turned over when odds-on for a 4-runner affair back hurdling at Hexham later that month but he has to be of interest returned to this sphere.
Won at Fontwell on chase debut in March; up in grade for seasonal bow; still has potential.
7
6th (7) Hecouldbetheone (13/2 -30%)
Hecouldbetheone

6.5
13/2(-30%)
(7) Hecouldbetheone 13/2, Dual hurdles winner as a novice for Gary Moore in 2021/22. Missed whole of last season but there were positives to glean from his chase debut effort over C&D recently (good to soft) and he's high on the shortlist.
Gave it a good shot from the front when fifth over C&D on recent chasing debut.
1
|PU| (1) In The Air (6/1 +25%)
In The Air

6
6/1(+25%)
(1) In The Air 6/1, Dual juvenile hurdle winner in 2021/22 who got back on the scoresheet in a Fontwell handicap (19.2f, good to firm) in May. Excellent start over fences when second at Huntingdon on return but subsequent Sandown display left much to be desired.
Didn't fire at Sandown last month but his chasing debut in October was very promising.
2
|PU| (2) Mr Grey Sky (9/1 -100%)
Mr Grey Sky

9
9/1(-100%)
(2) Mr Grey Sky 9/1, Made it second time lucky over fences at Huntingdon last month and duly followed up at 19 days later at Chepstow (16f, soft), making all. Up only 3 lb and should make a bold bid for the hat-trick.
Returned to fences with two front-running wins last month; ought to make a bold bid here.
LTO Selection:

15:10 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

In The Air failed to build on a promising chase debut when being pulled up at Sandown next time, but Gary Moore's charge has scope for further improvement and must not be written off. That said, MR GREY SKY looks a more solid prospect having notched up a brace of fencing victories recently and he should have more to offer from just a 3lb higher mark. Gallic Geordie heads the remainder.

The vote goes to HECOULDBETHEONE, who shaped better than the bare result on his recent chase debut over this C&D and appeals as the type to make his mark in this sphere. Etalon and Gallic Geordie are also considered.

After an encouraging run at Plumpton last month and with cheekpieces refitted, MARTATOR might be poised to open his British account.


15:45 Newbury NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
13
1st (13) Park Princess (2/1 +56%)
Park Princess

2
2/1(+56%)
(13) Park Princess 2/1, €55,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park filly. Half-sister to 4 winners, including fairly useful 2½m hurdle winner Reine Machine and ungenuine but fair chaser I'm Wiser Now. 1 of 2 runners for yard that won one of these last week.
55,000euros June 3yo; sixth foal; half-sister to four winners, two in bumpers.
11
2nd (11) Northern Symphonie (40/1 -300%)
Northern Symphonie

40
40/1(-300%)
(11) Northern Symphonie 40/1, Geordieland filly. Sister to fair French chaser L'Irlandaise, and half-sister to numerous winners, including fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser Grand Gold, stays 2½m. One to note on debut.
Sister to French 2m4f/2m6f cross-country winner L'Irlandaise, half-sister to seven winners.
7
3rd (7) Habibi (12/1 -20%)
Habibi

12
12/1(-20%)
(7) Habibi 12/1, €11,000 3-y-o, Wings of Eagles filly. Half-sister to 2 winners, including bumper winner/useful 2m hurdle winner Viva Devito. Dam unraced. One for shortlist on debut given connections. Wears hood.
11,000euros May 3yo; hooded for debut; strong yard is 7-25 in bumpers this term.
5
4th (5) Dance The Moon (7/2 +22%)
Dance The Moon

3.5
7/2(+22%)
(5) Dance The Moon 7/2, Sea The Moon filly. Half-sister to numerous winners, including smart hurdler/useful chaser Thomas Campbell and useful hurdler/chaser Lisp. Makes lots of appeal on paper.
Ninth foal; half-sister to eight winners; dam 2m Flat and useful 2m3f-3m hurdle winner.
16
5th (16) Sally Mclennane (66/1 +34%)
Sally Mclennane

66
66/1(+34%)
(16) Sally Mclennane 66/1, 2,000 gns 3-y-o, Wings of Eagles filly. Half-sister to bumper winner Newmill Getaway. Dam, winning pointer, out of unraced half-sister to Champion Chase winner Newmill.
2,000gns July 3yo; half-sister to bumper winner Newmill Getaway; dam point winner.
2
6th (2) Briefly (13/2 +7%)
Briefly

6.5
13/2(+7%)
(2) Briefly 13/2, Passing Glance filly. Dam bumper winner, half-sister to smart hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) Thomas Brown. 1 of 2 runners for yard that won one of these last week. Of obvious interest on debut.
£10,000 yearling; 2nd foal; dam bumper winner; yard (runs two) has plenty of bumper wins.
10
7th (10) Masala Chai (20/1 -67%)
Masala Chai

20
20/1(-67%)
(10) Masala Chai 20/1, Gregorian filly. Half-sister to 4 winners, including fair hurdler Kentucky Hardboot.
Sixth foal; half-sister to four winners; dam Listed-placed 7f-1m3f winner.
14
8th (14) Pepite De Saphir (25/1 -150%)
Pepite De Saphir

25
25/1(-150%)
(14) Pepite De Saphir 25/1, Scorpion filly. Dam 2m-2¾m hurdle/chase winner.
4th foal; dam the 2m-2m6f hurdle/smart chase winner Pepite Rose; yard won bumper last week.
4
9th (4) Chattamento (10/1 +29%)
Chattamento

10
10/1(+29%)
(4) Chattamento 10/1, Casamento filly. Dam, French 17f hurdle winner, half-sister to multiple bumper winner/fair hurdler (stays 25f) Coquelicot. Interesting newcomer.
Third foal; dam French 2m1f hurdle winner, half-sister to smart Heartbreak City.
15
10th (15) Prairie Queen (125/1 -25%)
Prairie Queen

125
125/1(-25%)
(15) Prairie Queen 125/1, Half-sister to 2 winners, including bumper winner Pour Joie. 25/1, faded in similar event at Stratford 7 weeks ago.
25-1 seventh of nine at Stratford (2m, soft) with Flighttothestars about 9l ahead of her.
3
11th (3) Brionywells (28/1 -300%)
Brionywells

28
28/1(-300%)
(3) Brionywells 28/1, Jack Hobbs filly. Dam, modest 2½m-3m chase winner, sister to useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Constantine Bay. Stable’s bumper runners always respected.
Interesting newcomer for a strong stable which also runs the once-raced Maria's Flame.
8
12th (8) Kilberry (66/1 +0%)
Kilberry

66
66/1(+0%)
(8) Kilberry 66/1, Bred to need time and distance and looked green on debut at Huntingdon 25 days ago. Hard to fancy in this.
9-1 for maiden at Huntingdon (1m5f, good) last month but faded to go down by 26l.
17
13th (17) Surrey Nemesis (150/1 -275%)
Surrey Nemesis

150
150/1(-275%)
(17) Surrey Nemesis 150/1, Linda's Lad filly. Half-sister to modest 1¼m-1½m winner on Flat Das Kapital. Dam lightly raced on Flat.
£5,000 2yo; third foal; half-sister to 1m2f/1m4f winner Das Kapital (RPR 62).
12
14th (12) Order Of Progress (20/1 -25%)
Order Of Progress

20
20/1(-25%)
(12) Order Of Progress 20/1, Blue Bresil filly. Dam lightly raced over hurdles, 7f-9f winner who stayed 11f on Flat. One to take seriously on debut.
£7,500 April 3yo; fourth foal; dam 7f 2yo/1m1f winner (RPR 70).
6
15th (6) Flighttothestars (20/1 +0%)
Flighttothestars

20
20/1(+0%)
(6) Flighttothestars 20/1, Wings of Eagles filly. Dam maiden hurdler, sister to fair hurdle winner/smart chaser (stayed 2½m) Arthur's Oak. 20/1, offered something to work on in similar event at Stratford 7 weeks ago. Has had a breathing operation since.
20-1 fourth of nine at Stratford (2m, soft) seven weeks ago; had win surgery soon after.
1
16th (1) Brenda (66/1 -32%)
Brenda

66
66/1(-32%)
(1) Brenda 66/1, Dunaden filly. Dam 2m-2½m hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to fairly useful French hurdler/chaser (2¼m-21f winner) Great Parade. Fair bit to like on paper but yard not synonymous with bumper winners.
Second foal; dam 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner; one of several from Flat-centred yards.
9
17th (9) Maria's Flame (11/2 -57%)
Maria's Flame

5.5
11/2(-57%)
(9) Maria's Flame 11/2, From a successful NH family and shaped very well on debut at Ludlow 6 weeks ago, making up a copious amount of late ground from a less-than-ideal position and finishing with running left. Will know more now and sure to improve.
3-1 favourite at Ludlow (2m, good to soft), running on well from the back for fourth of 11.
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15:45 Newbury NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

A wide-open contest to round off proceedings, in which only a tentative vote can go to MARIA'S FLAME. Fergal O'Brien's filly, who finished a creditable fourth on her debut at Ludlow, could take advantage of the experience gained on that occasion. The Anthony Honeyball pair, Park Princess and Briefly, are worth monitoring in the betting ahead of their respective debuts, while others to note include Dance The Moon and Flighttothestars.

The betting will be informative in this 3-y-o bumper but DANCE THE MOON makes stacks of appeal on paper for Alan King and is chanced before market clues. Maria's Flame made a very promising start at Ludlow and seems to improve and make her presence felt. Anthony Honeyball runs an interesting pair in Briefly and Park Princess, while Chattamento is another newcomer to note.

Only four have run, with Maria's Flame the most eyecatching. DANCE THE MOON's pedigree includes plenty of serious performers.


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