14:40 Newbury

Saturday 25 March 2023

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British EBF BetVictor 'National Hunt' Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2 Limited Handicap Hurdle) (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:41 | Winning time: 5m 17.8s

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Ilovethenightlife²²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: Brendan Powell| T: J Tizzard| OR: 119

9/1

Second mares' novice hurdle win of the season when seeing off the reopposing Moviddy by ¾ length at Doncaster (19.5f) 3 weeks ago. Should be competitive off her opening handicap mark.

Form: 0-153U1

Ruby Island^p1¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-11| J: Jamie Hamilton| T: M Walford| OR: 118| BF

13/2

Fairly useful in bumpers and won first 2 starts over hurdles (both 2m). Only just failed to get up in a slowly-run race over 20.5f at Ayr last time and there's more to come from her at this trip in a more truly-run race. Interesting with cheekpieces also added.

Form: 1-24112

Moviddy^t1²²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-11| J: R T Dunne| T: Noel Williams| OR: 118| BF

11/1

Irish point winner who made it second time lucky over hurdles when quickening clear in 8-runner novice at Lingfield (19.5f) last month. Advanced her form again when ¾-length second of 6 to Ilovethenightlife at Doncaster since. Considered for a stable with a good record in this race. Tongue tie on.

Form: 31-312

Annie Magic²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-10| J: Rex Dingle| T: J Scott| OR: 117| D

16/1

Irish point winner who made a promising start to her hurdle career (including a win at Wincanton) but her last 2 efforts have been a little underwhelming (beaten 24¾ lengths into third in 3m Doncaster listed latest).

Form: 1-21263

Aubis Walk³⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-9| J: Sean Quinlan| T: N G Richards| OR: 116

4/1

Confirmed previous promise when winning 8-runner novice hurdle at Sedgefield (2½m, good to soft) last month, running green when clear. Up in trip. Open to further improvement now handicapping.

Form: R12-2F1

Lets Go To Vegas²³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: J J Burke| T: A Ralph| OR: 115| D

15/2

Runner-up completed start in Irish points and going the right way over hurdles, making it 2-3 when edging ahead in the dying strides on 3m Ludlow handicap debut 23 days ago. Ought to remain very competitive after a 5 lb rise.

Form: F2-121

Lagonda⁵²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-8| J: Shane Quinlan⁽³⁾| T: Miss V Williams| OR: 115

25/1

Much improved when narrowly beaten in 10-runner handicap at Exeter (19f, soft) on debut over fences 52 days ago, sticking to task. Had shown promise over hurdles prior to that.

Form: 122-432

Ebonello⁴⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: G Sheehan| T: Jamie Snowden| OR: 113

25/1

Won Sedgefield bumper on return before a making successful transition to hurdling in 10-runner novice at Wincanton. Disappointed at Plumpton next time but back on track when second over 19f at Carlisle 47 days ago. Handicap debut.

Form: 32-1172

Great Snow³¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 113

20/1

Promise in bumpers and placed in novice company in first 2 hurdles before coming good in maiden company at Ludlow (3m) last month. Potential for better now handicapping.

Form: 6-6321

Royale Dance^t1⁴⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 112| BF

11/1

Won 2m Hexham novice on hurdle debut/reappearance in November and bettered that form when second under a penalty at Ludlow (21f) the following month. Turned over at short odds in a Ffos Las novice latest but retains potential now handicapping for top yard. Tongue tied first time.

Form: 12-122

Phillapa Sue^t³²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-4| J: Jack Hogan⁽⁵⁾| T: F O'Brien| OR: 111

25/1

Placed both starts in novice hurdles last season and made a successful handicap debut on return at Hereford in November. Creditable third on last 2 starts (handicap latterly) but she's more exposed than a few in this line-up.

Form: 23-1733

I Am Gonna Be²²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Luca Morgan| T: M Scudamore| OR: 109

22/1

Bumper winner who confirmed her hurdling debut promise upped in trip when landing 7-runner maiden at Newcastle (2½m) in ready fashion in November. Good second in handicap at Musselburgh next time but below-form fourth behind Ilovethenightlife and Moviddy in a Doncaster novice since.

Form: 18-2124

Blue Beach^p1³⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: Alex Edwards⁽³⁾| T: Mrs M Rowley| OR: 108| D

17/2

Kayf Tara mare who won a bumper last March and made it third time lucky over hurdles in a 20.5f Huntingdon maiden last month, well on top finish. Has cheekpieces added for handicap debut. Open to improvement.

Form: 1-231

Energy One^p,t²³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-1| J: Ben Jones| T: P Hobbs & J White| OR: 108| D

25/1

Improved to make a winning handicap debut at Ludlow (21f) 23 days ago, driven clear from the last. 6 lb rise doesn't look too severe and should remain competitive.

Form: 66261

Fortuna Ligna^b1,t²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: H Cobden| T: A J Honeyball| OR: 107| BF

8/1

Fair form in bumpers and similar standard over hurdles, going close on 20.5f Plumpton handicap debut 26 days ago. This is a much more competitive race but lightly-raced profile provides the hope for better. Blinkered first time.

Form: 5-23442

Non-Runners

Presenting A Queen³²

Weight: 11-7| Age: 6

T: C Gordon J: Bryony Frost

Passionate Pursuit³²

Weight: 11-2| Age: 5

T: A King J: Tom Cannon

Mrs Grimley²²

Weight: 11-2| Age: 5

T: B Pauling J: Luca Morgan

Forecasts

Aubis Walk (4/1), Ruby Island (13/2), Lets Go To Vegas (15/2), Fortuna Ligna (8/1), Blue Beach (17/2), Ilovethenightlife (9/1), Moviddy (11/1), Royale Dance (11/1), Presenting A Queen (12/1), Mrs Grimley (14/1), Annie Magic (16/1), Great Snow (20/1), I Am Gonna Be (22/1), Lagonda (25/1), Phillapa Sue (25/1), Energy One (25/1), Ebonello (25/1), Passionate Pursuit (25/1)

A typically competitive renewal. AUBIS WALK came clear in good style at Sedgefield last time and might be the way to go. There should also be more to come from fellow Northern raider Ruby Island now moving into handicap company so she's second on the list. Moviddy, whose yard knows what it takes to win this race, Great Snow and Royale Dance are a few of many others who could go well.