'Novices are the way to go' - Runner-by-runner guide for the William Hill Hurdle
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NEWBURY
7 February 2026
Saturday 7th February
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William Hill Racing Bet Builder Beacons (A Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race) (Listed) (GBB) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 69y
- Going: Heavy
- Runners
- 11
- Type
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Light rain
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
41
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Dec 25 | Wet Wetherby | 16f Sft | 5NHF | 11-2 | 1/15 | Ink Black Heart (2L) | 11/4F | - | 104 |
| 16 Nov 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Sft | NHFL | 11-2 | 4/13 | Saint Clovis (7L) | 80/1 | - | 115 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
1
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 65
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 25 | Mar Market Rasen | 16.5f GS | 5MdNHF | 11-2 | 1/7 | Lady Boujee (2½L) | 9/4 | - | 89 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts at this distance (67%)
811
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 148
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 25 | Bal Ballinrobe | 16f Sft | 4yNHF | 11-3 | 1/8 | Blue Waters (5½L) | 6/1 | - | 114 |
| 24 Jul 25 | Wex Wexford | 16.5f Gd | NHF | 11-3 | 1/10 | Alaskan View (3½L) | 6/1 | - | 99 |
| 5 Jul 25 | Bel Bellewstown | 17f Gd | NHF | 10-10 | 8/14 | Stede Bonnet (21L) | 16/1 | - | 84 |
21
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 43
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 25 | Fon Fontwell | 17.5f GS | 5NHF | 11-2 | 1/6 | Double The Dance (6L) | 11/4 | - | 110 |
| 21 Nov 25 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Sft | 5NHF | 11-2 | 2/11 | No Walkover (nse) | 11/1 | - | 100 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (0%)
2-8
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 105
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Gd | 2NHF | 11-1 | 8/11 | Chicker (15L) | 6/1 | - | 93 |
| 17 Apr 25 | Ffo Ffos Las | 16f GS | 4NHF | 10-9 | 2/10 | The Blue Room (1½L) | 12/1 | - | 93 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
11
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 43
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 25 | Ain Aintree | 17f GS | 2NHF | 11-6 | 1/8 | Grazeon Sunshine (5L) | 2/1 | - | 112 |
| 21 Nov 25 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Sft | 5NHF | 11-2 | 1/11 | Half Hoping (nse) | 5/6F | - | 100 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 6 wins from 22 in the last 14 days (27%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 5 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (31%)
14
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 50
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 25 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f Sft | NHFL | 11-2 | 4/15 | Bass Hunter (7¼L) | 16/1 | - | 111 |
| 8 Nov 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f Gd | 2NHF | 11-2 | 1/8 | Kilnew Supreme (1¼L) | 3/1 | - | 105 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
1
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 25 | War Warwick | 16f GS | 5NHF | 11-2 | 1/9 | Smile John Boy (6½L) | 7/4 | - | 117 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
12
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 25 | War Warwick | 16f GS | 5NHF | 11-6 | 2/9 | Risky Obsession (6½L) | EvensF | - | 114 |
| 25 Nov 25 | Her Hereford | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 10-11 | 1/14 | Ma Wang Des Bois (5½L) | 10/1 | - | 108 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 6 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (43%)
1
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 26 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f Hy | 5NHF | 11-8 | 1/10 | Fine Tuning (7½L) | 12/1 | - | 107 |
583
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 43
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 25 | Ain Aintree | 17f GS | 2NHF | 11-2 | 3/8 | No Walkover (6¼L) | 7/2 | - | 100 |
| 16 Nov 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Sft | NHFL | 11-2 | 8/13 | Saint Clovis (15½L) | 18/1 | - | 106 |
| 25 Oct 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Gd | 2NHF | 11-1 | 5/11 | Chicker (6¼L) | 33/1 | - | 102 |
Betting Forecast:
11/4 Risky Obsession,
4/1 No Walkover,
6/1 A Likeable Rogue,
7/1 Governors Rock,
Smile John Boy,
Trojan Tale,
10/1 Half Hoping,
20/1 Get Out Of My Way,
Not Without Danger,
No Way Jay,
25/1 Wonder Flying
Relevant Tips
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