Newbury

Tomorrow, December 17, 2025HurdleClass 32m4f

Verdict

A clutch of these have better days ahead of them but KRIPTICJIM sets a high standard on the form of his recent Ascot victory so is hard to side against. Dual Ffos Las victor Starzand should ensure Joe Tizzard's useful sort doesn't have things all his own way though, while hurdling debutant Trial By Jury and Irish challenger Daydream Nation could also have a say in a fascinating novice.

Kripticjim
Starzand
Trial By Jury

2m4f Nov Hrd

Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places

1. Daydream Nation
J: B. W. HarveyT: William Harvey, Ireland
F: 1
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
74
Verdict
Son of Doyen who made a winning start in 12-runner novice hurdle (9/4) at Gowran (20.2f, soft) 74 days ago, forging clear from 2 out. This Irish challenger is open to a fair bit of improvement so must enter calculations.
2. Kripticjim
J: Brendan PowellT: Joe Tizzard
F: 421-21
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Useful bumper scorer who built on his hurdling debut promise to readily land 4-runner novice at Ascot (19.3f, good) 26 days ago. Holds leading claims with more to offer.
3. Starzand
J: Sean HoulihanT: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
F: 1-1
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
50
Verdict
£230,000 purchase after easily winning an Irish point and he has impressed at Ffos Las in bagging a bumper in March and 2m4f maiden on his hurdling bow in October. Capable of better still and a likely player here.
4. Crossgales King
J: Rex DingleT: Syd Hosie
F: 35-675
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Runner-up in a point and fairly useful form shown in bumpers but yet to match that level in this sphere, fifth of 11 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Much more is required in this company.
5. Fiveosevensix
J: Tom BellamyT: Alan King
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
£6,500 3-y-o, Nathaniel gelding. Dam fair 1m winner. This is no easy introduction to hurdling but he's in good hands and no forlorn hope, especially if the market vibes are positive.
6. Laurier Des Obeaux
J: Caoilin QuinnT: Gary & Josh Moore
F: 4-3
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Has gone with promise when fourth in an Huntingdon bumper in the spring and also when third on his hurdles debut in 2m3f Lingfield novice 36 days ago. Very much one to consider with more to come.
7. Padre Arthur
J: Nico de BoinvilleT: Nicky Henderson
F: 6
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
9/2, shaped as if in need of the run when sixth of 12 in bumper here (16.3f, good to soft) on his debut 41 days ago. This Camelot gelding can build on it on his hurdles debut.
8. Peckforton Hills
J: Alice StevensT: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
F: 518-06
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Fair Carlisle bumper winner in February but in need of experience when well held in novice hurdles at Ayr and Bangor last month. Can do better in the longer term.
9. Trial By Jury
J: Ben JonesT: Ben Pauling
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
€50,000 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury gelding. Brother to fairly useful 3m hurdler Hartington and half-brother to 2 winners on Flat. Won his sole start in Irish points in October so he's a noteworthy hurdling newcomer.
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