Newbury Race 1 - BetVictor Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
Point winner LE FRIMEUR (3) was well supported for rules debut at Chepstow during November and managed to keep on for a 1.5L victory. Missed a good chunk of the season since but looks an exciting recruit. CAME FROM NOWHERE (1) progressed nicely of late taking a competitive Ascot handicap last outing in January. Must carry a weight penalty now back in a novice. Big threat. ITSINTHENAME (2) got off the mark first time for his shrewd rookie trainer when landing a maiden contest last month. Entitled to go close again. GRAND GARCON (7) received wind surgery since a below par effort here four months ago. Can bounce back.
Jockey: Lorcan Williams
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Chasing a hat-trick. Freshened for 62 days. Last run favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.75 len Ascot on January 17 over 3900m slow track defeating Tripoli Flyer with 69kg at $4 in a hurdle. Run before favourite; won by 2.5 len Hereford on December 20 over 3900m on rain affected going defeating Good To Be Alive carrying 69kg at $4.30 in a hurdle. Found his best form now. Likely to continue the winning streak.
Last Starts 62 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 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Ascot Uk | 3922m | Soft | Lorcan Williams | 69kg | 4:52.50 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/12/2025 | 16 | HDLE HCP 3U | $50,870.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Soft | Lorcan Williams | 69kg | 4:59.78 | 7-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/10 | 04/12/2025 | 29 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 75kg | 3:41.09 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/14 | 05/11/2025 | 382 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $15,240.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 71.5kg | 4:15.10 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 25.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/12 | 19/10/2024 | 168 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Heavy | Lorcan Williams | 71.5kg | 4:13.10 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/05/2024 | 23 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 72.5kg | 4:04.19 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/04/2024 | - | MFLAT 46 | $9,070.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Soft | Rex Dingle | 71.5kg | 4:09.35 | 6-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $8.50 |
Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming finished second in a small field at Lingfield All Weather on January 19 over 3200m, a head behind Broken Vow carrying 71kg at $2.30. Second-up favourite; won by 1.0 len Catterick on February 24 over 3100m defeating Myrighthandman with 73kg at $2.60 in a hurdle. Hard to fault of late and can win again.
Last Starts 24 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 | 24/02/2026 | 36 | MHDLE 4U | $19,250.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 3:56.33 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.63 |
| 2/6 | 19/01/2026 | 93 | HUNT FLAT (a-w) 46 | $8,170.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | NS | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71kg | 3:37.16 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.25 |
| 3/8 | 18/10/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Good | H P Goff | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; having had just one run last preparation favourite; won by 1.5 len Chepstow on November 21 over 3900m slow track defeating Knead A Win with 71kg at $2 in a hurdle. When resuming last campaign finished 11th of 14 starters at Toulouse on March 3 2025 over 2400m, 12 len behind Horizon De Tanues carrying 56.5kg at $13. Leading contender - bold showing expected.
Last Starts 119 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 21/11/2025 | 229 | MHDLE 4U | $15,240.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | J J Slevin | 71kg | 5:03.59 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 14/14 | 06/04/2025 | 14 | AA 4U | $34,540.00 | Tarbes | 2300m | Good Soft | Alexandre Gavilan | 59kg | 2:29.00 | - | 9 |
| 21.6L | $1.00 |
| 7/13 | 23/03/2025 | 15 | AA 4U | $50,650.00 | Mont De Marsan | 2450m | SH | Adeline Merou | 58kg | 2:56.60 | - | 3 |
| 5.2L | $103.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/03/2025 | 5 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Nenagh P2p | 4828m | Good | D Doyle | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.00 |
| 11/14 | 03/03/2025 | 337 | AA 4U | $36,730.00 | Toulouse | 2400m | Good Soft | Adeline Merou | 56.5kg | 2:39.50 | - | 7 |
| 12.2L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 31/03/2024 | 21 | AA 3 | $28,290.00 | Tarbes | 2100m | Soft | Adeline Merou | 57.5kg | 2:26.40 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/5 | 10/03/2024 | - | AA 3 | $28,290.00 | Pau | 2000m | Neutral | Adeline Merou | 56.5kg | 2:17.50 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.40 |
Jockey: Harry Bannister
Weight: 71kgs
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Last run finished fifth in a small field at this track on February 27 over 4100m, 41 len behind Talk To The Man carrying 68.5kg at $101. The run before finished seventh of 13 starters at Doncaster on January 23 over 3900m, on slow going 39 len behind Rathkenny carrying 73kg at $81. Not likely on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 27/02/2026 | 35 | HDLE HUNT 5U | $27,230.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Good Soft | Finn Lambert | 68.5kg | 5:18.58 | - | 0 |
| 41.3L | $101.00 |
| 7/13 | 23/01/2026 | 27 | MHDLE HUNT 47 | $23,750.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Soft | Finn Lambert | 73kg | 4:49.80 | 8-7-7 | 0 |
| 39.3L | $81.00 |
| 8/15 | 27/12/2025 | 236 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Finn Lambert | 69.5kg | 4:06.53 | 13-7-8 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/05/2025 | 190 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Dawstown P2p | 4828m | Good | A Harney | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/10/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Good | J J Walsh | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 71kgs
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Racing second-up today. Fresh up after three months held ground to the line finished second of 14 runners at Chepstow on February 13 over 3200m, slow track; 13 len behind Bossman Jack with 71kg at $6. Previously second-up won by 24 len Lingstown P2p on November 23 over 4828m slow going defeating Pacheco with 61kg in a jumps. Can improve on first up performance. In the mix.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 13/02/2026 | 82 | HDLE 4U | $19,250.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 4:07.87 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/11/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | B T Stone | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/7 | 02/11/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Damma House P2p | 4828m | Y | J L Scallan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 71kgs
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Racing second-up. First race start finished sixth of 13 runners at Stowlin P2p on May 4 over 4828m, 68 len behind True Harmony carrying 61kg. Returned from break made ground from midfield; finished tenth of 12 runners at this track on February 17 over 3270m, on slow going 68 len behind Lancelot Allen carrying 73.5kg at $151. May improve over the longer journey this time but happy to watch.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 17/02/2026 | 289 | MHDLE 4U | $27,680.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Soft | Richie Mclernon | 73.5kg | 4:25.61 | 7-10-10 | 0 |
| 68.4L | $151.00 |
| 6/13 | 04/05/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Stowlin P2p | 4828m | Good | A T Feeney | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 68.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 71kgs
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Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at this track November 29 over 4100m. First up last campaign 3 of 13 runners at Chepstow November 5 over 3200m, 26 len behind Sober Glory carrying 71.5kg at $23. Among the chances.
Last Starts 111 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/9 | 29/11/2025 | 24 | HDLE 4U | $30,850.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 70kg | 5:12.08 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/13 | 05/11/2025 | 234 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $15,240.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 71.5kg | 4:14.40 | 7-5-3 | 0 |
| 26.0L | $23.00 |
| 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: Ben Jones
Weight: 71kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming finished fourth of 12 runners at Fontwell Park on January 11 over 3800m, slow track; 6 len behind Legendary Luke with 71kg at $3.80. Second-up pulled up at Warwick on February 7 over 3800m. Rates well. Worth another chance and is worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 07/02/2026 | 27 | MHDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Heavy | Ben Jones | 74kg | 4:41.23 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/12 | 11/01/2026 | 77 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Soft | Ben Jones | 71kg | 5:02.73 | 1-1-4 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $3.75 |
| 2/9 | 26/10/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Soft | N Mcparlan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |