13:50 Newbury

Saturday 27 November 2021

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Off time: 13:51 | Winning time: 5m 2.21s

Ch'tibello³⁵⁰

Age: 10| Weight: 11-12| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 147

12/1

Won County at 2019 Festival and consistent in defeat since, sixth in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham when last seen 11 months ago. Claims if he retains all of his ability.

Form: 3353/26-

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Calva D'Auge¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-11| J: Angus Cheleda⁽⁵⁾| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 146| CD

8/1

Impressive strike rate for Paul Nicholls, completing a hurdles 4-timer with a bit to spare at Kempton on reappearance. Might be hassled more up front this time, but can't be ignored in current mood.

Form: 61181-1

Glory And Fortune^h,t¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: Stan Sheppard| T: T Lacey| OR: 141

13/2

Improved in the autumn, scoring at Plumpton before taking the Welsh Champion Hurdle at Ffos Las. Found it tougher when only sixth in the Greatwood since, but this is a bit less competitive

Form: 25-2116

Black Mischief^p,t¹³⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 11-4| J: Lorcan Murtagh⁽³⁾| T: H Fry| OR: 139| D

16/1

Useful hurdler who seemed better than ever when bolting up at Newton Abbot 138 days later. Of course, this is tougher, but he's likely to be primed for a big effort.

Form: 1402/61

Fred²⁷⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-3| J: James Bowen| T: N J Henderson| OR: 138

16/1

Useful novice hurdler who was disappointing last season, so he returns from 8 months off with a bit to prove. Mark demands improvement, too.

Form: 3311/40-

Earlofthecotswolds^p¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 10-13| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 134| D

14/1

Has returned in good order and capitalised on a lenient mark at Wetherby a fortnight ago, well on top at the finish. 7-lb rise seems reasonable, so he should give another good account.

Form: 4150-31

Masters Legacy⁴⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-13| J: T J O'Brien| T: P Hobbs & J White| OR: 134

10/3

Dual novice hurdle winner who was underwhelming last term but got his career firmly back on track when making a winning return at Chepstow (despite barely adequate test). More to come at this trip.

Form: 211/46-1

Boreham Bill¹⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 10-12| J: Thomas Bellamy| T: Miss E C Lavelle| OR: 133| D

14/1

Back to best when 66/1 winner of Lanzarote Hurdle in January. Has looked in the handicapper's grip since, but a return to a bigger field and stronger pace will play to his strengths.

Form: 3310-65

Annsam¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-8| J: Isabel Williams⁽⁵⁾| T: Evan Williams| OR: 129

13/2

Progressive over hurdles during 2019/20 and improved further over fences. Jumping let him down on final outing last season but shaped as if he'd strip fitter for his return at Kempton in this sphere.

Form: 1/F21P-4

Lecale's Article²⁶⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 10-4| J: Tom Cannon| T: N J Henderson| OR: 125| BF| C

11/2

Bought for €320,000 after point win. Looked good prospect when scoring at this course (2m) hurdles debut and, while he failed to build on it, he remains with potential fresh from 8 months off.

Form: 1/123-

Dorking Boy^h,t³³

Age: 7| Weight: 10-4| J: J E Moore| T: T Lacey| OR: 125| CD

18/1

Fairly useful hurdler/chaser who returned to action with victory in a 4-runner event over the larger obstacles at Ayr a month ago. He has a very hit-and-miss profile, though.

Form: 27818-1

Forecasts

Masters Legacy (10/3), Lecale's Article (11/2), Annsam (13/2), Glory And Fortune (13/2), Calva D'Auge (8/1), Ch'tibello (12/1), Earlofthecotswolds (14/1), Boreham Bill (14/1), Fred (16/1), Black Mischief (16/1), Dorking Boy (18/1)

MASTERS LEGACY managed to make a winning return at Chepstow despite leaving the impression that the test was an absolute minimum for him, so there's every reason to think he can improve enough to go in again upped in trip. The prolific Calca d'Auge is an obvious danger and Black Mischief warrants respect in what looks a competitive event on paper.