13:40 Chepstow
Friday 13 February 2026
All13:4014:1014:4015:1015:4516:2016:55
fairplaybet.co.uk Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
- 4YO plus  |  Class 4  |  2m 16y  |  16 Runners  |  Turf
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Impressive winner of sole bumper at Wincanton and confirmed hurdling debut promise when mastering a previous winner after the last in 11-runner novice at Ffos Las (2m, heavy) 36 days ago, well on top finish. More to come and should be hard to beat again.
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Beaten a long way in maiden/novice hurdles in recent months. Outsider.
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Shaped well in 2 bumpers at Bangor last summer but entitled to need the run switched to hurdles on the back of a 7-month absence.
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off the mark at the first attempt in Irish points in November. Sean Bowen rides and interesting to see what the betting makes of him.
Reached the frame in a pair of course bumpers at the beginning of 2025 and translated that ability to hurdles at the second time of asking when second of 7 in 2m Ffos Las novice on heavy a fortnight ago. Likely to be in the mix again.
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Well-held fifth in course bumper on debut but offered more when 12 lengths fourth of 12 in 2m Leicester maiden (heavy) 24 days ago. May do better again.
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In top hands but more one for the longer term based on his efforts in a bumper and maiden hurdle in recent months.
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Fair form when placed in all 3 bumpers (soft/heavy). Should be up to making an impact in a race like this if taking to hurdling at the first time of asking.
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£40,000 purchase after finishing second in an Irish point last February but well held on his Fontwell hurdle debut in October. Given a bit of time since.
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50/1, raced keenly and well held in Ffos Las bumper 10 months ago. Can only watch on return.
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Winning pointer at fifth attempt. Promise when fourth in Hereford bumper in January but finished well behind the reopposing Emerald Breeze in a Ffos Las novice hurdle since.
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Showed a fair level of ability in 2 Irish bumpers for Stuart Crawford but well beaten in a pair of hurdles for new yard. Likely he's more one for handicaps after this.
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100/1, well-held sixth of 8 in maiden hurdle at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) on debut 14 days ago. Readily passed over.
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Getaway sister to fairly useful hurdler Listentoyourheart and half-sister to hurdle winner Miss Corby. One of 3 from her top stable, with Bossman Jack the first string unless the betting strongly hints otherwise.
Looks one for the longer term judged on her efforts in 2 bumpers and a novice hurdle.
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Non-Runners
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Lancier Des Obeaux20
Weight: 11-2|Â Â Age: 5
T: L Horsfall  J: Non Runner
NR
Forecasts
Bossman Jack (8/15), Emerald Breeze (10/1), Donald Jump (10/1), Francky Blue (10/1), Doujadou (12/1), I'm Wide Awake (16/1), I Heard A Rumour (16/1), Roi Du Roume (16/1), Stone Cold (50/1), Passage Du Maure (50/1), Holeheartedly (50/1), One For Rian (50/1), Lancier Des Obeaux (100/1), Roberta Bishop (150/1), Wings Of Arion (150/1), Colby Mayfield (150/1)
BOSSMAN JACK looks yet another useful prospect for the Skelton yard and should be hard to beat again. Recent Ffos Las runner-up Emerald Breeze might fill the forecast spot again. I'm Wide Awake's bumper ability suggests he could play a prominent role on hurdle debut, while Rebecca Curtis point recruit Doujadou is one to note in the betting.
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: £5,446.002nd: £2,509.003rd: £1,254.004th: £628.00
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