13:20 Newbury

Friday 29 November 2019

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Ladbrokes Daily Odds Boosts Novices' Hurdle

Off time: 13:22 | Winning time: 5m 8.7s

Do Wanna Know²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-3| J: R T Dunne| T: C E Longsdon

25/1

Second on sole point-to-point start but showed good attitude when a game winner in 2m3f novice hurdle at Huntingdon earlier this month. Could be an improver once again but has to contend with a 5lb penalty in this.

Form: 2-1

Sevarano³¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-3| J: L P Aspell| T: O Sherwood| OR: 130

13/2

Bumper winner who was a bright sort without winning last season but firmly got back on track with success in 2m4f maiden hurdle at Chepstow last month. Race's form is questionable and does have a penalty to contend with.

Form: 5/2243-1

Brewers Project⁶²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls

9/1

Aizavoski gelding who was more than impressive with 5L win in Ballyarthur point-to-point (3m) in March. Now switches to top yard and may develop into a smart chaser in time. Respected on hurdles debut.

Form: 1/

Faustinovick²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: R M Power| T: C L Tizzard| BF

4/1

Highly thought of after finishing second to two talented horses in point-to-point and rules debuts and kept on well to take second at Carlisle (2m4f) on hurdles debut last time. Entitled to improve from that and should be thereabouts.

Form: 2/2-2

Grand Mogul³⁴²

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: N de Boinville| T: N J Henderson

4/1

Promising sort who finished fourth on debut at Punchestown Festival in April 2018 and was impressive with 8L success at Thurles (2m) 11 months ago. Not seen since and makes first start for this yard but is a major player.

Form: 4/1-

Hawk's Well²⁶⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: Adam Wedge| T: Miss E C Lavelle

40/1

Fourth of 14 on bumper debut at Warwick and seemingly regressed when beaten 12L into third in 2m Wincanton bumper in March. Makes hurdles debut but could be vulnerable to a classy sort.

Form: 43-

It Sure Is²⁴³

Age: 4| Weight: 10-12| J: J McGrath| T: N J Henderson

7/2

Shirocco gelding. Sole run came in the point-to-point sphere and made it a winning one when just getting up at Ballynoe (3m) in March. Now switches to this yard and could be anything. Jockey booking is notable however.

Form: 1-

Pens Man²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 10-12| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.⁽³⁾| T: J & A O'Neill

33/1

2L winner on sole point-to-point start and sold for £82,000 afterwards. Inauspicious start to life under rules when 10L fourth at Wincanton and that form looks windy at best. Best watched in this.

Form: 1-4

Roudrapour²³

Age: 4| Weight: 10-12| J: Harry Bannister| T: A W Carroll

100/1

Without a win in his career to date and didn't take to hurdling when tailed off at Sandown (2m) on sole jumps start last season. Form has plateaued on the flat as well so easily opposable in this.

Form: 6-

Shan Blue²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| BF

10/3

Maiden Irish point winner (good) in October 2018 and promising start under rules, including when second of 14 at Wetherby (2m3f) earlier in the month. Extra half-furlong could bring out more in him so has claims.

Form: 13-2

Zulu Dawn²³⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: Kielan Woods| T: D Killahena & G McPherson

50/1

Showed some promise when beaten by smart rivals in first two starts but slightly regressed when fifth of 12 at Ayr (2m) in April. Not seen since and has a tough ask on hurdles debut.

Form: 455-

Forecasts

Shan Blue (10/3), It Sure Is (7/2), Faustinovick (4/1), Grand Mogul (4/1), Sevarano (13/2), Brewers Project (9/1), Do Wanna Know (25/1), Pens Man (33/1), Hawk's Well (40/1), Zulu Dawn (50/1), Roudrapour (100/1)

A race with a host of unexposed types, preference is for SHAN BLUE, who has been steadily progressing without winning this season. His latest effort at Wetherby suggests he needs a more galloping and stamina test, which he gets here and could get off the mark under rules. Claims can be made for many, including Faustinovick, who represents a yard in fine form and is expected to come on for his Carlisle effort. While the likes of Brewers Project and Grand Mogul could be smart sorts on their previous form but may be chasers in the making.