'Don't write her off' - 33/1, 25/1 and 12/1 ITV outsiders for Aintree and Sandown
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SANDOWN
5 December 2025
Friday 5th December
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Betfair Winter Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 3f 178y
- Going: Soft
- Runners
- 5
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Light rain
Selection
Selection
Selected At
Tormund Giantsbane
Selected at:
4/1
Will have to be smart to beat No Drama This End but this point scorer and won one of his two bumpers last season and had plenty in hand when winning a 2m4f novice on soft at Carlisle hurdle bow last month. He looks a good prospect.
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4/1
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 14 wins from 42 in the last 14 days (33%)
Impressed in Grade 2 at Cheltenham on hurdle debut; could be tough to beat despite penalty
19-1
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 21f Sft | NvHG2 | 11-2 | 1/9 | Heads Up (3L) | 5/1 | - | 140 |
| 12 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f GS | NHFG1 | 11-7 | 9/17 | Bambino Fever (9L) | 12/1 | 118 | 122 |
| 31 Dec 24 | War Warwick | 16f Sft | 5NHF | 11-2 | 1/12 | Keops Des Bordes (3½L) | 100/30 | - | 115 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (0%)
Convincing win on hurdle debut at Fontwell but others have more substance to their form
510-1
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 25 | Fon Fontwell | 17.5f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 | 1/8 | Escort'kheops (7L) | 4/6F | - | 108 |
| 5 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 17f Gd | NHFG2 | 11-4 | 10/15 | Green Splendour (21L) | 25/1 | 122 | 106 |
| 1 Feb 25 | San Sandown | 16f Hy | 2NHF | 11-4 | 1/7 | Mondoui'boy (3½L) | 16/1 | - | 115 |
| 6 Dec 24 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f Sft | 5NHF | 11-2 | 5/12 | Sober Glory (12L) | 4/1 | - | 93 |
Won on hurdle debut at Chepstow; needs another step forward but the longer trip can help
241-1
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 30
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Nov 25 | Chp Chepstow | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 1/14 | Double Measure (¾L) | 100/30 | - | 118 |
| 17 Apr 25 | Ffo Ffos Las | 16f GS | 4NHF | 11-3 | 1/10 | Not Without Danger (1½L) | 15/8F | - | 103 |
| 21 Feb 25 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f Hy | 5NHF | 11-2 | 4/11 | Claim The Throne (1¼L) | 9/4 | - | 103 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Ain Aintree | 17f Sft | 2NHF | 11-2 | 2/6 | Dalston Lad (2L) | 3/1 | - | 100 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
2-2 over hurdles and made all in good style last time; could have a part to play
44-11
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: 124
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f GS | 4NvH | 11-7 | 1/9 | Just Golden (5L) | 9/4 | - | 125 |
| 5 Oct 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Gd | 4MdH | 10-13 | 1/9 | Granpa Ger (½L) | 9/2 | - | 111 |
| 17 Feb 25 | Sth Southwell | 16f GS | 5NHF | 11-2 | 4/7 | Unjeu Royal (3¾L) | 7/1 | - | 100 |
| 27 Nov 24 | Mar Market Rasen | 16.5f Sft | 5NHF | 11-2 | 4/8 | Great Fleet (4¼L) | 15/8F | - | 98 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Won on hurdle debut at Carlisle and could have lots more left in the tank
12-1
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 25 | Crl Carlisle | 20f Sft | 3NvH | 11-0 | 1/12 | Intosomethinggood (2½L) | 5/2F | - | 124 |
| 12 Dec 24 | War Warwick | 16f GS | 5NHF | 11-9 | 2/12 | Legal Weapon (nk) | 11/2 | - | 103 |
| 16 Oct 24 | Wor Worcester | 16f Sft | 5MdNHF | 11-1 | 1/12 | Ocean Walz (1L) | 3/1F | - | 103 |
Verdict
Having won a Grade 2 novice in fine style on his hurdle debut at Cheltenham three weeks ago, NO DRAMA THIS END can follow up.
No Drama This End
Betting Forecast:
1/2 No Drama This End,
4/1 Tormund Giantsbane,
15/2 The Blue Room,
14/1 Top Jimmy,
20/1 Crackerjacque
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