'She's bred to be very useful' - three low-drawn runners to watch at Pontefract on Tuesday
14 hours ago
NEWBURY
21 March 2026
Saturday 21st March
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- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 2f 183y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 9
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Mostly sunny
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
2nd of five in Doncaster handicap (extended 2m3f) two runs ago; needs to resume progress
-31627
Age: 6
Weight: 12-0
OR: 125
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 26 | Kem Kempton | 16f GS | NvHG2 | 11-5 | 7/12 | Klub De Reve (25L) | 9/1 | 126 | 107 |
| 5 Feb 26 | Don Doncaster | 19.5f Sft | 3HcH | 11-8 | 2/5 | Huffin An A Puffin (¾L) | 9/4F | 125 | 129 |
| 26 Dec 25 | Ain Aintree | 17f GS | NvHG1 | 11-8 | 6/6 | Idaho Sun (73L) | 17/2 | 127 | 77 |
| 29 Nov 25 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f Sft | 4NvH | 11-0 | 1/8 | Caliach Point (12L) | 4/9F | - | 124 |
| 6 Nov 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 3MdH | 11-4 | 3/11 | Captain Hugo (2½L) | 6/1 | - | 121 |
| 5 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 17f Gd | NHFG2 | 11-4 | 5/15 | Green Splendour (7¾L) | 22/1 | 110 | 119 |
w1
Wind Op - First run after wind operation
Tongue tied when running poorly last time and had wind surgery soon afterwards
0-1135
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: 123
Days: 44
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Feb 26 | Hun Huntingdon | 19.5f Sft | NvHL | 11-8 t1 | 5/6 | Act Of Innocence (38L) | 12/1 | 125 | 108 |
| 6 Dec 25 | San Sandown | 16f Sft | NvHL | 11-3 | 3/5 | Hurricane Pat (12½L) | 12/1 | 125 | 124 |
| 15 Nov 25 | Wet Wetherby | 16f Sft | 2H | 11-5 | 1/9 | Cueros (6L) | 15/8 | - | 121 |
| 3 Oct 25 | Fon Fontwell | 17.5f Gd | 4NvH | 11-2 | 1/7 | Jimmy Hurdstrom (8L) | EvensF | - | 121 |
| 20 Dec 24 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f GS | NHFL | 11-2 | 11/14 | Windbeneathmywings (42L) | 8/1 | - | 90 |
| 1 Nov 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 11-2 | 1/10 | Nathan's Run (2½L) | 11/4 | - | 102 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 4 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (27%)
Pulled up at Kelso latest but he was 28-1 in that Grade 2 and retains some interest
22212P
Age: 6
Weight: 11-11
OR: 122
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 26 | Kel Kelso | 18f GS | NvHG2 | 11-5 | PU/10 | Montemares () | 28/1 | 122 | - |
| 21 Jan 26 | Cat Catterick | 19.5f GS | 4NvH | 11-9 | 2/13 | Kosac d'Oudairies (1¼L) | 7/2 | 119 | 119 |
| 8 Dec 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 20f Sft | 4MdH | 11-4 | 1/4 | Timefortom (3L) | 10/11 | - | 110 |
| 21 Nov 25 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f Gd | 2H | 11-2 | 2/3 | Doctor Blue (6L) | 11/2 | - | 114 |
| 5 Sep 25 | Klb Kilbeggan | 19.5f Gd/Y | NHF | 11-7 | 2/12 | St Lawrence's Well (5½L) | 4/1 | - | 108 |
| 22 Aug 25 | Klb Kilbeggan | 16f Gd/Y | NHF | 12-0 | 2/10 | Cailin Deas (1¼L) | 11/4 | - | 109 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
Comfortably on top in a 2m4f maiden at Hereford (soft; worst result was on good) last time
1-521
Age: 5
Weight: 11-9
OR: 120
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 26 | Her Hereford | 19.5f Sft | 4MdH | 11-4 | 1/7 | Tommy Pickles (4¼L) | 6/5J | - | 113 |
| 12 Jan 26 | Her Hereford | 16f GS | 4NvH | 11-3 | 2/14 | Loaded And Locked (2½L) | 20/1 | - | 116 |
| 22 Oct 25 | Wor Worcester | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 11-3 | 5/12 | Saint Jeannais (11L) | 7/2 | - | 108 |
| 21 Dec 24 | Her Hereford | 16f GS | 53yNHF | 11-2 | 1/12 | Secret Sniper (3¾L) | 25/1 | - | 104 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 5 wins from 17 in the last 14 days (29%)
Won two of four hurdle races, 2nd in the others; makes handicap debut on a reasonable mark
-51221
Age: 5
Weight: 11-9
OR: 120
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 26 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f Hy | 4NvH | 11-12 | 1/7 | Lisbane Park (nse) | 7/2 | 118 | 120 |
| 8 Jan 26 | Tau Taunton | 19f Gd | 4NvH | 11-12 | 2/7 | Calvino (3L) | 3/1 | 118 | 120 |
| 17 Nov 25 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f GS | 4NvH | 11-7 | 2/12 | Harry Lowes (2L) | 12/1 | - | 103 |
| 18 Oct 25 | Nab Newton Abbot | 17f GS | 4NvH | 10-13 | 1/10 | Calvino (nk) | 33/1 | - | 101 |
| 10 May 25 | Hay Haydock | 15.5f Gd | 34yNHF | 11-0 | 5/7 | So Proud (6½L) | 9/2 | - | 91 |
| 15 Mar 25 | Kem Kempton | 16f Gd | 44yNHF | 10-11 | 5/13 | Trustintimes (3¼L) | 25/1 | - | 91 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Seemingly stretched when he tried 2m4f; hurdling score is 1-7 and he may prove vulnerable
U13626
Age: 6
Weight: 11-5
OR: 116
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 26 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Sft | 3HcH | 11-3 h | 6/9 | Ito Ditto (9¼L) | 3/1J | 119 | 114 |
| 14 Jan 26 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 4HcH | 11-11 h | 2/11 | General Briar (2¼L) | 5/2F | 117 | 118 |
| 29 Dec 25 | Nby Newbury | 20.5f Gd | 3HcH | 11-1 | 6/12 | Andashan (13L) | 100/30F | 117 | 110 |
| 4 Dec 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f GS | 4HcH | 11-12 h | 3/10 | Non Stop (2½L) | 4/1 | 116 | 118 |
| 21 Nov 25 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Sft | 4NvH | 11-0 h | 1/11 | Lasko Des Obeaux (4¼L) | 13/8 | - | 110 |
| 7 Nov 25 | Fon Fontwell | 17.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 h1 | UR/14 | Kocktail Bleu () | 13/8F | - | 112 |
Early days but markedly better is needed; poor show on handicap debut (near 2m2f, heavy)
2-112P
Age: 6
Weight: 11-4
OR: 115
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 26 | Fon Fontwell | 17.5f Hy | 4HcH | 11-8 | PU/6 | Queenie St Clair () | 9/2 | 115 | - |
| 13 Feb 26 | Fak Fakenham | 20f Sft | 4NvH | 11-8 | 2/6 | Jury's In (20L) | 17/2 | - | 111 |
| 15 Dec 25 | Plu Plumpton | 20.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 1/5 | Manigod (3½L) | 5/4F | - | 111 |
| 15 May 25 | Fon Fontwell | 17.5f Gd | 5NHF | 11-2 | 1/6 | Flying Pimpernel (7L) | 6/4J | - | 103 |
| 11 Apr 25 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 11-3 | 2/7 | Glance At Midnight (¾L) | 7/1 | - | 82 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Drew 12l clear for breakthrough win at Doncaster (extended 2m3f, good to soft); up 8lb
22-451
Age: 7
Weight: 11-2
OR: 113
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 26 | Don Doncaster | 19.5f GS | 5HcH | 12-0 p | 1/12 | Peckforton Hills (12L) | 11/2 | 105 | 112 |
| 13 Dec 25 | Don Doncaster | 24.5f GS | 4HcH | 11-5 p1 | 5/9 | Romeo Brown (10½L) | 6/1 | 106 | 103 |
| 25 Nov 25 | Sth Southwell | 20.5f GS | 4NvHcH | 11-5 | 4/5 | Nazare (6½L) | 7/1 | 107 | 102 |
| 21 Apr 25 | Fak Fakenham | 20f Gd | 4HcH | 11-3 | 2/4 | Doc McCoy (1½L) | 10/11F | 107 | 107 |
| 19 Mar 25 | Hay Haydock | 19f Gd | 4HcH | 10-11 | 2/5 | Typhoon Flyer (15L) | 2/1 | 108 | 104 |
| 19 Feb 25 | Don Doncaster | 19.5f Gd | 4HcH | 12-0 | 2/8 | Imperial Jade (13L) | 11/4F | 109 | 110 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Progressive juvenile hurdler; this longer trip could suit him very well on handicap debut
612
Age: 4
Weight: 10-4
OR: 113
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 26 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f GS | 44yH | 11-9 | 2/8 | Golden Falls (9L) | EvensF | - | 111 |
| 27 Jan 26 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Sft | 44yH | 11-0 | 1/7 | Senator (1¼L) | 7/2 | - | 106 |
| 5 Dec 25 | San Sandown | 16f Sft | 23yH | 11-2 | 6/8 | Macktoad (8½L) | 100/30 | - | 101 |
| 30 Mar 25 | Sau Saumur | 16f Sft | 3y | 10-3 | 1/14 | Optimus (hd) | - | - | |
| 15 Dec 24 | Dtl Durtal | 10f Hy | 2y | 8-4 | 9/16 | Victory Wind (13L) | - | - |
4
D
Grand Vendetta
J: Harry Cobden
T: Paul Nicholls
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
21
Age: 6
Weight: 11-9
OR: 120
Days: 46
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 26 | Tau Taunton | 19f Hy | 4NvH | 11-2 | 1/7 | Wandering Ego (1½L) | 4/5F | - | 123 |
| 6 Dec 25 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f GS | 4NvH | 11-2 | 2/11 | Modern Man (8½L) | 5/2 | - | 112 |
Verdict
The slightly shorter trip on drying ground may make GRAND VENDETTA's task a bit more tricky but he may also be the best prospect.
Grand Vendetta
Betting Forecast:
4/1 Fresh Perspective,
9/2 Thewoodcorner,
5/1 Grand Vendetta,
11/2 Storming George,
7/1 Glancing Jack,
8/1 Doctors Hill,
12/1 Red Oak,
14/1 Kapitein Kool,
Diamond Koda,
16/1 The Boss Bear
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