Amateur rider with a 100% record at Fairyhouse has one ride on Wednesday
4 hours ago
NEWBURY
14 January 2026
Wednesday 14th January
BOYLE Sports Home Of Early Payout Novices' Hurdle (Novices' Championship Qualifier) (GBB) (Div I) (Class 3) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 69y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 11
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
Selection
Selected At
Sober Glory
Selected at:
2/5
Sober Glory was a very smart bumper performer last term and managed to win a Listed contest here in February. He made the perfect start to his career over hurdles at Chepstow but was below-par up in grade last time out. This is a good opportunity to get back on track.
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2/5
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Distance Specialist - 4 wins from 5 starts at this distance (80%)
Unbeaten prior to a Listed blip last time; clear pick on the figures back down in class
111-14
Age: 6
Weight: 11-8
OR: 130
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 25 | San Sandown | 16f Sft | NvHL | 11-0 | 4/5 | Hurricane Pat (18½L) | 4/7F | - | 114 |
| 5 Nov 25 | Chp Chepstow | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 1/13 | Kadastral (12L) | 1/2F | - | 130 |
| 8 Feb 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Sft | NHFL | 11-7 | 1/11 | Realco (1¾L) | 15/8F | - | 121 |
| 6 Dec 24 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f Sft | 5NHF | 11-9 | 1/12 | Ourbrowneyedgirl (6½L) | 4/9F | - | 118 |
| 29 Oct 24 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Sft | 5NHF | 10-13 | 1/12 | A Pai De Nom (1¾L) | 15/2 | - | 117 |
Modest fifth in Exeter maiden hurdle
5
Age: 6
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 25 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f Hy | 4MdH | 10-13 | 5/12 | Blowers (42L) | 80/1 | - | 71 |
w2
Wind Op - Second run after wind operation
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 6 wins from 22 in the last 14 days (27%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 9 wins from 29 in the last 14 days (31%)
Solid promise with his third-place finishes; nicely bred and still open to improvement
3-3
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 48
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov 25 | Lin Lingfield | 16f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 ht1 | 3/5 | Mossy Fen Road (13L) | 11/1 | - | 108 |
| 27 Mar 25 | War Warwick | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 10-9 | 3/11 | Liam Mera Kai (3L) | 3/1F | - | 92 |
Took his Flat record to 3-14 with success on last appearance; new stable
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct 25 | Sal Salisbury | 10f Gd | 4Hc | 9-4 b1 | 1/6 | Gloryous (hd) | 6/1 | 73 | 82 |
| 5 Sep 25 | Hay Haydock | 11.5f Gd | 5Hc | 10-2 | 4/11 | Gnomon (9L) | 18/5 | 75 | 72 |
| 18 Jul 25 | Pon Pontefract | 8f Gd | 4Hc | 9-8 | 6/8 | Walsingham (5L) | 11/1 | 77 | 75 |
| 21 Jun 25 | Hay Haydock | 10.5f Gd | 4Hc | 9-3 | 6/8 | Box To Box (13L) | 100/30F | 79 | 65 |
| 16 May 25 | Nby Newbury | 10f Gd | 3Hc | 9-1 | 5/14 | Burrito (7½L) | 8/1 | 80 | 82 |
| 26 Apr 25 | Hay Haydock | 10f Gd | 4Hc | 9-9 | 4/9 | Salamanca City (1¼L) | 11/5F | 80 | 84 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
w1
Wind Op - First run after wind operation
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 4 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (33%)
Hurdles debutant whose best bumper form gives him place possibilities
177-
Age: 6
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 327
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 25 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f Hy | 5NHF | 11-9 t | 7/11 | Claim The Throne (21L) | 4/1 | - | 90 |
| 20 Dec 24 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f GS | NHFL | 11-2 t | 7/14 | Windbeneathmywings (23L) | 16/1 | - | 106 |
| 6 Nov 24 | Chp Chepstow | 16f GS | 5NHF | 11-2 t1 | 1/10 | Jordans Cross (½L) | 9/1 | - | 108 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Modest fifth over C&D last time; needs improvement
585
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Gd | 3H | 11-7 | 5/8 | Minella Yoga (28L) | 66/1 | - | 94 |
| 29 Nov 25 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f Sft | 4NvH | 10-11 | 8/8 | Storming George (31L) | 16/1 | - | 86 |
| 6 Nov 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 4NHF | 11-2 | 5/12 | Bass Hunter (18½L) | 16/1 | - | 98 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Has shown promise in bumpers; first foal of a winning hurdler; open to progress
234
Age: 6
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 44
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec 25 | Plu Plumpton | 18f Sft | 5NHF | 11-2 | 4/7 | Five Bar Gate (6½L) | 13/8F | - | 94 |
| 22 Oct 25 | Wor Worcester | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 10-11 | 3/12 | Saint Jeannais (7¾L) | 100/30J | - | 104 |
| 5 Sep 25 | Wor Worcester | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 11-2 | 2/7 | Dartmouth Jet (1L) | 8/1 | - | 96 |
Fifth over C&D on reappearance; set for a similar position unless he improves
47-5
Age: 7
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 3MdH | 11-4 h1 | 5/13 | Kadastral (16½L) | 28/1 | - | 93 |
| 17 Apr 25 | Ffo Ffos Las | 16f GS | 4NHF | 11-3 | 7/10 | The Blue Room (13½L) | 18/1 | - | 89 |
| 22 Nov 24 | Chp Chepstow | 16f GS | 5NHF | 11-2 | 4/13 | Sinnatra (8½L) | 33/1 | - | 93 |
Two hurdles efforts suggest handicaps will be his ideal scene
783-58
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f Sft | 4MdH | 11-4 | 8/18 | Swingin Safari (34L) | 80/1 | - | 87 |
| 24 Nov 25 | Kem Kempton | 16f Gd | 4NvH | 11-0 | 5/6 | Old Park Star (68L) | 80/1 | - | 62 |
| 19 Apr 25 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f Gd | 54yNHF | 11-2 | 3/8 | Wondering Why (7¼L) | 7/1 | - | 89 |
| 6 Feb 25 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f GS | 5NHF | 10-3 | 8/11 | Quaviste (9¾L) | 50/1 | - | 81 |
| 21 Dec 24 | Her Hereford | 16f GS | 53yNHF | 10-13 | 7/12 | Glancing Jack (23L) | 12/1 | - | 78 |
One of several runners who are likely to find handicaps more suitable
46-68
Age: 6
Weight: 10-9
OR: -
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 20f Sft | 4NvH | 10-7 | 8/10 | Hold The Serve (45L) | 200/1 | - | 70 |
| 25 Nov 25 | Her Hereford | 19.5f Gd | 4NvH | 10-7 | 6/7 | Marsiac (51L) | 50/1 | - | 60 |
| 27 Mar 25 | Sth Southwell | 16f Gd | 5NHFM | 10-9 | 6/10 | Rock Sensation (11L) | 5/1 | - | 94 |
| 16 Oct 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Gd/Y | 4yNHF | 10-7 | 4/7 | Friary Road (8¼L) | 28/1 | - | 86 |
w1
Wind Op - First run after wind operation
Trio of fourth-place finishes, latest switched to hurdles; frame possibilities
4-44
Age: 5
Weight: 10-9
OR: -
Days: 55
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 25 | War Warwick | 19f GS | 4NvHM | 10-13 | 4/10 | Dream Shadow (12L) | 33/1 | - | 93 |
| 12 Oct 25 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Gd | 2NHF | 10-8 | 4/8 | Black Eddy (14½L) | 9/1 | - | 91 |
| 18 Dec 24 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Sft | 43yNHFM | 11-0 | 4/8 | Chatty Girl (6L) | 4/1 | - | 83 |
Verdict
Back in calmer waters, SOBER GLORY may well rebound and restore an otherwise good reputation. Dutch Corner is second pick.
Sober Glory
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14/1 It's Top,
16/1 Into Battle,
25/1 Spanish Dancer,
50/1 Lheur De Gloire,
66/1 Colby Mayfield,
100/1 Urban Isle,
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