Newbury Race 2 - Coral Racing Club Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
MAMBONUMBERFIVE (4) shaped as though he would learn plenty when making a winning chase debut at Aintree earlier in the month. That form was done no harm by the third going on to run well at Cheltenham next time and with Ben Pauling holding this horse in high regard can defy a 2.5kg rise in weights. The talented mare BLUEY (1) couldn't have jumped much better when winning first time out tackling fences at Kempton last month. Rates a major player with an unexposed profile off this review mark. PALACIO (3) represents a yard in excellent form and cannot be discounted having made a winning chase debut at Chepstow earlier in the month. SECRET DES DIEUX (5) also needs to be included.

Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Not raced for 40 days. First-up after seven months to post a big 4.5 len win. Kempton Park on October 19 over 3600m defeating Obsessedwithyou carrying 74.5kg at $2 in a steeplechase. Previously second-up favourite; won by 3 len Wincanton on December 26 over 3050m defeating Jena D'oudairies carrying 70kg at $4 in a hurdle. Free running type who will give a sight again.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 19/10/2025 | 185 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,140.00 | Kempton Park | 3621m | Good | Ben Jones | 74.5kg | 4:21.00 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $2.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/04/2025 | 35 | LR HDLE M 4U | $72,600.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | Ben Jones | 71kg | 4:57.85 | 1-7-7 | 0 |
| 51.5L | $5.00 |
| 0/23 | 13/03/2025 | 23 | G2 OPEN M 4U | $193,730.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 71.5kg | 4:04.26 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/02/2025 | 30 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $21,110.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 73.5kg | 4:14.97 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/01/2025 | 24 | HDLE M 4U | $69,190.00 | Windsor | 3218m | Soft | Joe Anderson | 73kg | 3:57.29 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 26/12/2024 | 26 | HDLE M 4U | $11,990.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Good Soft | Joe Anderson | 70kg | 3:44.97 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/11/2024 | 243 | HDLE M 4U | $20,760.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Good | Joe Anderson | 68.5kg | 4:37.52 | 1-3-4 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/04/2024 | 71 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $14,520.00 | Plumpton | 3520m | Good | Joe Anderson | 66kg | 4:16.68 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/01/2024 | 56 | P2P MDN M 5 | $0.00 | Carrigarostig P2p | 4828m | Soft | S Cotter | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $1.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/11/2023 | 28 | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | J L Scallan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.1L | $1.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/10/2023 | 207 | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J W Hendrick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 44 day letup. Last outing made some head-way from midfield; finished sixth of 8 runners at Nottingham on October 15 over 3200m, 7 len behind St Mawes with 63.5kg at $4.50. Before that finished second in a small field at Ffos Las on September 9 over 2800m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Maxident with 63kg at $8.50. Big task ahead.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 15/10/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Nottingham | 3218m | Good | Edward Greatrex | 63.5kg | 3:38.59 | 4-7-6 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 09/09/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $20,730.00 | Ffos Las | 2816m | Heavy | Edward Greatrex | 63kg | 3:29.82 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 05/08/2025 | 53 | HCP 4U | $18,510.00 | Ffos Las | 2816m | Good | Edward Greatrex | 60kg | 3:02.80 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.38 |
| 5/11 | 13/06/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $22,960.00 | Goodwood | 2816m | Good | Charles Bishop | 61kg | 3:01.99 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 31/05/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $27,230.00 | Chester | 2514m | Good | Edward Greatrex | 59.5kg | 2:41.80 | 9-8-6 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
| 10/10 | 10/05/2025 | 36 | HCP 4U | $55,350.00 | Ascot Uk | 2405m | Good Firm | Edward Greatrex | 58kg | 2:33.44 | 5-9-10 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/04/2025 | 174 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Leicester | 2376m | Good Firm | Edward Greatrex | 60kg | 2:31.45 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 99/11 | 12/10/2024 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4 | $45,370.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 75kg | 4:02.79 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 16/09/2024 | 30 | HCP 3U | $19,930.00 | Windsor | 2303m | Good | Edward Greatrex | 64.5kg | 2:28.27 | 2-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/08/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 63.5kg | 2:31.81 | 5-6-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/08/2024 | 25 | HCP 3U | $31,760.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Edward Greatrex | 61kg | 2:33.67 | 3-6-6 | 6 |
| 31.0L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Dylan Johnston
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after seven months won by 8 len Chepstow on November 5 over 3200m defeating Southoftheborder with 68.5kg at $5 in a steeplechase. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Chepstow on April 25 over 3200m, 14 len behind Glory And Fortune carrying 72.5kg at $6. Fitter again and rates a top chance on fresh up figure.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 05/11/2025 | 194 | STPLE HCP 4U | $23,160.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Dylan Johnston | 68.5kg | 4:14.20 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/5 | 25/04/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,420.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Dylan Johnston | 72.5kg | 3:48.87 | 1-2-5 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/04/2025 | 81 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good Soft | Dylan Johnston | 73kg | 3:47.96 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/12 | 15/01/2025 | 33 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Soft | Dylan Johnston | 73kg | 4:04.55 | 1-3-4 | 0 |
| 19.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/4 | 13/12/2024 | 63 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $27,680.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Good Soft | Dylan Johnston | 72.5kg | 4:05.74 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/11 | 11/10/2024 | 169 | HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Dylan Johnston | 67.5kg | 4:00.21 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/13 | 25/04/2024 | 157 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71kg | 3:44.00 | 8-3-5 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $10.00 |
| 9/12 | 20/11/2023 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71kg | 4:08.60 | - | 0 |
| 37.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after eight months ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len Aintree on November 8 over 3200m defeating Highlands Legacy with 72kg at $4.50 in a steeplechase. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len Kempton Park in a G2 Adonis Juvenile Novices' Hurdle on February 22 over 3200m defeating St Pancras carrying 70kg at $11 in a jumps. Can make it back-to-back wins.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 08/11/2025 | 219 | STPLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Aintree | 3218m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 72kg | 3:50.02 | 5-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 7/13 | 03/04/2025 | 40 | G1 JHDLE 4 | $202,950.00 | Aintree | 3409m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 71kg | 4:10.14 | 8-7-7 | 0 |
| 31.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/02/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 4 | $147,600.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 70kg | 4:03.40 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 0/10 | 25/01/2025 | 238 | G2 OPEN 4 | $147,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 70kg | 4:10.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/06/2024 | 35 | HDLE CL2 CG 3 | $89,870.00 | Auteuil | 3500m | Heavy | Angelo Zuliani | 68kg | 4:22.24 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 27/04/2024 | 41 | LR HDLE CG 3 | $145,700.00 | Auteuil | 3000m | Soft | Angelo Zuliani | 65kg | 3:45.35 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $4.90 |
| 3/12 | 17/03/2024 | - | HDLE UNR CG 3 | $103,160.00 | Auteuil | 3000m | Heavy | Angelo Zuliani | 67kg | 4:00.29 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $7.60 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after eight months favourite; came from midfield and won by 4.5 len Fakenham on October 29 over 3300m defeating Pottersjetamay carrying 76kg at $1.90 in a steeplechase. Previously second-up favourite; won by 2.25 len Hereford on December 11 over 3950m defeating Guchen with 73kg at $1.90 in a hurdle. Bold showing expected but prefer each way.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 29/10/2025 | 229 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,540.00 | Fakenham | 3319m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 76kg | 4:12.80 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.91 |
| 4/7 | 14/03/2025 | 36 | HCP HDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 73.5kg | 3:55.19 | 2-1-4 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/02/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN 4U | $78,540.00 | Huntingdon | 3922m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 72kg | 4:50.30 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 63.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/01/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $64,580.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | Good Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 74.5kg | 5:18.05 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/12/2024 | 22 | HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3956m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73kg | 4:53.34 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.91 |
| 1/6 | 19/11/2024 | 194 | HDLE MDN 4U | $13,610.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | 4:16.30 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.62 |
| 7/14 | 09/05/2024 | 33 | MHDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Huntingdon | 4123m | Good | Ben Jones | 68kg | 4:57.80 | 8-5-7 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/04/2024 | 21 | APP HUNT FLAT 4 | $8,170.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Heavy | Harry Cobden | 70kg | 4:10.62 | 6-4-2 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/15 | 16/03/2024 | 29 | WFA HUNT FLAT 4 | $9,230.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 70kg | 3:50.44 | 13-4-6 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/02/2024 | - | WFAHUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $10,150.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | Soft | L M Pinchin | 67.5kg | 4:10.10 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $7.50 |

Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Having raced just once last preparation finished second in a small field at this track on March 21 over 4100m, 2.25 len behind Queensbury Boy with 71kg at $3.50. First up last campaign finished second in a small field at Exeter on November 8 2024 over 4300m, 26 len behind Skyjack Hijack carrying 70kg at $2.80. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 251 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 21/03/2025 | 93 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 4:58.62 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 18/12/2024 | 40 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $18,450.00 | Newbury | 4131m | Soft | Lorcan Williams | 70kg | 5:31.00 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 08/11/2024 | 237 | HDLE 4U | $29,110.00 | Exeter | 4325m | Good | Harry Cobden | 70kg | 5:16.06 | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $2.75 |
| 3/5 | 16/03/2024 | 85 | WFA HUNT FLAT 46 | $36,900.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | Heavy | L Williams | 74kg | 4:06.06 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 27.5L | $2.20 |
| 12/13 | 22/12/2023 | 52 | LR HUNT FLAT 45 | $45,370.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good Soft | H Cobden | 71kg | 3:36.64 | - | 0 |
| 64.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/16 | 31/10/2023 | 191 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,710.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | H Cobden | 69.5kg | 4:08.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $2.25 |
| 1/15 | 23/04/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Good | B T Stone | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Not raced for 42 days. Last start made some head-way from midfield; finished second in a small field at Uttoxeter on October 17 over 3200m, 5 len behind Mister Cessna carrying 75.5kg at $4. At only start last preparation won by 2.75 len Southwell on March 27 over 3200m defeating Wind Your Neck In with 72kg at $1.40 in a hurdle. Has the ability to test the top fancies.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 17/10/2025 | 204 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | James Bowen | 75.5kg | 3:59.10 | 2-3-2 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/03/2025 | 89 | HDLE MDN 4U | $13,980.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 72kg | 3:59.00 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $1.36 |
| 2/11 | 28/12/2024 | 48 | HDLE 3U | $27,680.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 73kg | 4:00.90 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/11/2024 | 28 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 70kg | 3:51.82 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/10/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $13,070.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good Soft | Daire Davis | 67kg | 3:47.26 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |