Chepstow Race 5 - Angela Nettlefold Memorial 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (Gbb Race) (Div 2)
SOBER GLORY (9) remains unbeaten after four career starts including in listed grade at Newbury getting home by 1.75L. Rates as an exciting young hurdler and will take beating. KADASTRAL (6) won a valuable sales jumpers flat over 3270m at Newbury in March. Very little to separate him and the main selection. Merits strong consideration. GRAND GARCON (4) proved to be raw and green when catching the eye tackling 3200m here. Connections anticipate a bright future and is worth a second look. MATTY'S GETAWAY (7) caught the eye here four weeks ago when in need of the run attempting a novice hurdle. Sure to have improved. Dangerous
Jockey: Conor Ring
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming came from midfield; finished fifth in a small field at Ffos Las on October 16 over 3200m, 28 len behind At The Oche carrying 71.5kg at $9. Last start finished eighth of 10 runners at Fontwell Park on October 26 over 3560m, 50 len behind Fight My Fire carrying 71.5kg at $126. Only has minor claims. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 26/10/2025 | 10 | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 3567m | Good Soft | Conor Ring | 71.5kg | 4:31.25 | 3-8-8 | 0 |
| 50.0L | $126.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/10/2025 | 207 | MHDLE 4U | $15,460.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good | Isabel Williams | 71.5kg | 3:44.60 | 3-4-5 | 0 |
| 28.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/13 | 23/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Dalton Park P2p | 4426m | Good Soft | Joe Wright | 74.5kg | 6:07.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Having raced just once last preparation made ground from midfield; finished third of 7 runners at Market Rasen on February 18 over 3300m, 7 len behind Un Sens A La Vie carrying 73kg at $2. When resuming last campaign finished fourth of 12 starters at Warwick on December 12 over 3200m, 1.5 len behind Legal Weapon carrying 71kg at $9. Sure to feature.
Last Starts 268 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 18/02/2025 | 68 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $7,260.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 4:14.37 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $2.00 |
| 4/12 | 12/12/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,380.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 4:05.97 | 9-6-4 | 0 |
| 1.6L | $9.00 |
Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Having second run back today. First-up after five months came from midfield; finished ninth of 14 runners at this track on October 10 over 3200m, 41 len behind Masked Man with 69.5kg at $151. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Loughrea P2p on May 11 over 4828m. Plenty of improvement needed.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 10/10/2025 | 152 | HDLE 4U | $18,070.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Conor O'Farrell | 69.5kg | 4:00.87 | 7-10-9 | 0 |
| 41.8L | $151.00 |
| 99/9 | 11/05/2025 | 15 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughrea P2p | 4828m | Good | B Lawless | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballysteen P2p | 4828m | Y | B Lawless | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $1.00 |
Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only had one start last when he was finished second of 8 runners at this track on March 16 over 3200m, 1.75 len behind Brecharnon carrying 72kg at $8. Nicely placed to make a successful return.
Last Starts 242 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/03/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Harry Cobden | 72kg | 3:54.15 | 5-5-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Shane Quinlan
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding who is first race starter by Jet Away out of Hollow Park. Tough assignment at his first outing so tempted to favour others.
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation winning by 3.5 len Newbury March 22 over 3270m defeating Talk The Talk with 72.5kg at $5.50. First ever start ran 2 of 8 starters at Kempton Park February 7 over 3200m, slow track; 2 len behind Frontier Prince with 73kg at $3.30. Likely improver during that layoff.
Last Starts 236 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 22/03/2025 | 43 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $184,500.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Good | Harry Skelton | 72.5kg | 3:54.90 | 9-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 07/02/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $9,070.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 4:18.39 | 7-5-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.25 |
Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Second-up today. Last start finished third of 15 runners at this track on October 10 over 3200m, 2.5 len behind Frontier Prince with 70kg at $6. At only start last preparation to post a big 5 len win. Ballycrystal P2p on December 8 over 4828m defeating Catalani carrying 60kg in a jumps. Before that first-up run he made the move to the Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls stable.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 10/10/2025 | 306 | HDLE 4U | $18,070.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Tom Bellamy | 70kg | 4:02.37 | 6-6-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 08/12/2024 | 196 | P2P MDN G 5U | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Good | A Harney | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/11 | 26/05/2024 | 14 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Inchydoney P2p | 4828m | Y | B Lawless | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 12/05/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 5U | $0.00 | Loughrea P2p | 4828m | Good | R James | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Harry Bannister
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Last start finished fifth of 11 starters at Fontwell Park on October 23 over 3830m, 71 len behind Fountains Blenhein with 71.5kg at $34. At only start last preparation finished seventh of 9 starters at Ffos Las on April 17 over 3200m, 30 len behind Harbour Island with 71kg at $13. Needs to go up a level.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 23/10/2025 | 189 | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 3849m | Good Soft | Harry Bannister | 71.5kg | 4:56.40 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 71.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/04/2025 | 158 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $14,150.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Bannister | 71kg | 3:44.63 | 2-7-7 | 0 |
| 30.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 10/11/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Knockmullen House P2p | 4828m | Soft | H P Goff | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Having had just one run last preparation favourite; raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len Newbury in a LR on February 8 over 3300m slow going defeating Realco with 73kg at $2.90. Also won first up last previous preparation. Rates well with a very good record over this trip and looks a key chance.
Last Starts 278 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 08/02/2025 | 64 | LR OPEN 46 | $45,370.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Micheal Nolan | 73kg | 3:58.30 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.88 |
| 1/12 | 06/12/2024 | 38 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,380.00 | Exeter | 3365m | Soft | Micheal Nolan | 74kg | 4:15.23 | 5-2-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.44 |
| 1/12 | 29/10/2024 | 170 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Micheal Nolan | 69.5kg | 4:02.16 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/11 | 12/05/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Bartlemy P2p | 4828m | Good | J W Hendrick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: C O'farrell
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Having raced just once last preparation pulled up at Kelso on March 22 over 4190m. First up last campaign finished second in a small field at Peppards Castle P2p on October 20 2024 over 4828m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Stretchemout with 60kg. Looks up against it here and prefer others.
Last Starts 236 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 22/03/2025 | 153 | HDLE 4U | $30,440.00 | Kelso | 4196m | Good Soft | Conor O'Farrell | 71kg | 5:30.93 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/10/2024 | 175 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Peppards Castle P2p | 4828m | Heavy | P A King | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Good | P A King | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.2L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Brendan Powell
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Having raced just once last preparation finished second in a small field at Taunton on February 27 over 3300m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Sinchi Roca with 74kg at $2.40. Won first up last previous preparation. Rates well with a sound record fresh and looks an each way hope on best form.
Last Starts 259 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 27/02/2025 | 69 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $9,070.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Heavy | Brendan Powell | 74kg | 4:18.10 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.40 |
| 8/14 | 20/12/2024 | 54 | LR OPEN 45 | $45,370.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71kg | 3:39.43 | 5-8-8 | 0 |
| 23.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/10/2024 | - | WFA HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,380.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Good | Brendan Powell | 71kg | 3:36.42 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign 4 of 9 runners at Bangor-On-Dee April 24 over 3900m, 27 len behind I'm A Lumberjack carrying 72kg at $41. First ever start ran 5 of 9 starters at Southwell March 3 over 3200m, 61 len behind Jack Hyde with 72kg at $41. Prefer others this time.
Last Starts 203 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 24/04/2025 | 52 | HDLE 4U | $16,260.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 72kg | 4:58.63 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 27.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/03/2025 | - | HDLE MDN 4U | $15,330.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 72kg | 4:02.85 | 4-6-5 | 0 |
| 61.0L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Stan Sheppard
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign ran last in a small field at Sandown Park on February 13 over 3220m, on slow going 22 len behind Tradecraft with 71kg at $9.50. Prepared to watch again.
Last Starts 273 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 13/02/2025 | - | HDLE HUNT 4U | $18,450.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3215m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 71kg | 4:24.26 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $9.50 |