GB - Newbury - Race 2

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

16.3f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Good to Soft

20.5K

VIEW

Verdict

A clutch of these bring potential, not least Nicky Henderson's new recruit FIRE WARNING who changed hands for 340,000 euros after a highly promising hurdling debut second at Auteuil and can go one better here. Bespoke Tailor has the form to play a big part and is next on the list, although Fakenham scorer North of Richmond and Dan Skelton's newcomer Square d'Alboni also command plenty of respect in this intriguing contest.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Fair 17f Flat winner in France before posting a fairly useful effort when second in minor hurdle at Auteuil in October. Left Hugo Merienne for €340,000 after and rates a most interesting prospect for yard with an excellent record in this. 1st Pick 5 Fire Warning (Fr) Jockey: James Bowen Trainer: Nicky Henderson J: James Bowen T: Nicky Henderson	100	-	-	-	67%
Analysis Fair 17f Flat winner in France before posting a fairly useful effort when second in minor hurdle at Auteuil in October. Left Hugo Merienne for €340,000 after and rates a most interesting prospect for yard with an excellent record in this.
3	Fairly useful bumper winner who has quickly shown similar form when placed on all three runs over hurdles, second of 18 in maiden at Wincanton 29 days ago. This strong traveller may have more to offer yet. Player. 2nd Pick 3 Bespoke Tailor (Ire) Jockey: Gavin Sheehan Trainer: Oliver Signy J: Gavin Sheehan T: Oliver Signy	93	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Fairly useful bumper winner who has quickly shown similar form when placed on all three runs over hurdles, second of 18 in maiden at Wincanton 29 days ago. This strong traveller may have more to offer yet. Player.
1	£75,000 buy who was runner-up only outing in Irish points and went one better on Rules debut in Bangor bumper in October 2024. Also made a winning start over hurdles on return at Fakenham (2m) and advanced that form when third of 6 in 2m Leicester novice 41 days ago. Open to further improvement. 3rd Pick 1 North Of Richmond (Ire) Jockey: Kielan Woods Trainer: Alex Hales J: Kielan Woods T: Alex Hales	87	-	-	-	12%
Analysis £75,000 buy who was runner-up only outing in Irish points and went one better on Rules debut in Bangor bumper in October 2024. Also made a winning start over hurdles on return at Fakenham (2m) and advanced that form when third of 6 in 2m Leicester novice 41 days ago. Open to further improvement.

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