Newbury Race 2 - Get Best Odds Guaranteed At BetVictor Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
STORMING GEORGE (1) Looked outclassed when 7th last run in a hurdle at Kempton. Should improve here. Has early speed and positions nicely. Producing consistent results this preparation. Definite claims. THEWOODCORNER (10) Honest race when 2nd last run in a hurdle at Huntingdon and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Going well this campaign and goes down in weight. Has the ability to figure. FRESH PERSPECTIVE (2) Faded to finish 5th last start in a hurdle at Huntingdon. Should muster plenty of early speed. Goes very close. GLANCING JACK (5) Was a comprehensive winner by 4 1/4L last run in a hurdle at Hereford and putting a tidy record together so far. Form has been improving over recent runs. Can't be left out of trifectas.

Jockey: J M Quinlan
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $10.00 and tailed off to finish 7th last run in a hurdle at Kempton. Should improve here. Likely to be well placed early. Racing consistently this campaign. Definite contender.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 21/02/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $78,696.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | Jack Quinlan | 72.5kg | - | 1-2-2-2-5-7-7 | 0 |
| 25L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 05/02/2026 | - | CL3 | $10,526.00 | Doncaster | 3902m | SOFT | Jack Quinlan | 73.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $3.25 |
| 6/6 | 26/12/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $98,370.00 | Aintree | 3409m | GOOD | Jack Quinlan | 73.5kg | - | 3-5-3-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 75.25L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 29/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | SOFT | Jack Quinlan | 70kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 12L | $1.45 |
| 3/11 | 06/11/2025 | - | 3 | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Jack Quinlan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.28L | $7.00 |
| 5/15 | 05/04/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $49,185.00 | Aintree | 3409m | GOOD | Jack Quinlan | 72kg | - | 8-8-9-7-5-4-5 | 0 |
| 7.7L | $21.00 |
| 1/16 | 24/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,721.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | GOOD | Jack Quinlan | 71kg | - | 9-8-8-8-5-3-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $13.00 and couldn't stay in touch when 5th last start in a hurdle at Huntingdon. Has plenty of early speed. Good prospects.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 05/02/2026 | - | Listed | $39,348.00 | Huntingdon | 3947m | SOFT | Gavin Sheehan | 73.5kg | - | 4-5-4-4-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 39.25L | $13.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/12/2025 | - | Listed | $44,266.00 | Sandown | 3215m | SOFT | Gavin Sheehan | 71.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-4-3 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 15/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | SOFT | Gavin Sheehan | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-2-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6L | $2.88 |
| 1/7 | 03/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 8L | $2.00 |
| 11/14 | 20/12/2024 | - | Listed | $24,592.00 | Ascot | 3156m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | - | 4-4-3-4-7-10-11 | 0 |
| 41.7L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 01/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | - | 2-3-3-2-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Failed to finish in a hurdle at Kelso. Sean Bowen and James Owen deserve serious attention as a team. Producing consistent results since resuming from a break. Needs to find a lot more.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/10 | 28/02/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $78,696.00 | Kelso | 3643m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $29.00 |
| 2/13 | 21/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Catterick | 3882m | SOFT | Jonathan Burke | 74kg | - | 3-4-3-4-2-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $4.50 |
| 1/4 | 08/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Musselburgh | 3978m | SOFT | Jonathan Burke | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3L | $1.91 |
| 2/3 | 21/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Ascot | 3161m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 71kg | - | 1-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 6L | $6.50 |
| 2/12 | 05/09/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 3913m | GOOD | Alan Osullivan | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/08/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $10,502.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GOOD | Alan Osullivan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $3.75 |
| 7/16 | 31/07/2025 | - | 5UP | $16,998.00 | Galway | 3621m | GOOD | Alan Osullivan | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Benjamin Poste
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Shot clear to win by a margin of 4 1/4L last run in a hurdle at Hereford and promising career start. Demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Can't leave out of your calculations.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 22/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Hereford | 3956m | SOFT | Benjamin Poste | 72kg | - | 4-4-3-3-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.25L | $2.20 |
| 2/14 | 12/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Hereford | 3267m | SOFT | Benjamin Poste | 71.5kg | - | 11-8-7-7-5-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/12 | 22/10/2025 | - | Conditional & Amateur Jockeys | $4,427.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Ned Fox | 73.5kg | - | 10-10-7-6-4-5-5 | 0 |
| 11.05L | $4.50 |
| 1/12 | 21/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | Benjamin Poste | 71kg | - | 10-10-10-10-3-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Paul O'Brien
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran over the top of them when winning last start in a hurdle at Exeter. Been in the money 4 from 4 attempts this campaign. Outside chance.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 20/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Exeter | 3365m | HEAVY | Paul Obrien | 75.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.05L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 08/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Taunton | 3823m | GOOD | James Best | 75.5kg | - | 4-3-3-3-2-1-2 | 0 |
| 3L | $4.00 |
| 2/12 | 17/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Exeter | 3365m | GOOD | James Best | 73kg | - | 7-7-8-5-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 2L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,362.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | James Best | 69.5kg | - | 7-6-6-5-4-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Haydock | 3149m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 70kg | - | 1-1-1-1-3-5-5 | 0 |
| 6.6L | $5.50 |
| 5/13 | 15/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | Daniel Sansom | 69kg | - | 9-9-9-11-6-6-5 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 05/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | SOFT | Daniel Sansom | 69kg | - | 10-9-9-9-6-7-7 | 0 |
| 13.05L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Sean Houlihan
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $4.00 and performed below standard when 6th last start in a hurdle at Chepstow. Trainer has gone for the ear muffs on, take note. Watch for a sign in the market.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 21/02/2026 | - | CL3 | $11,805.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | SOFT | Sean Houlihan | 71.5kg | - | 8-7-7-6-5-6-6 | 0 |
| 9.2L | $4.00 |
| 2/11 | 14/01/2026 | - | CL4 | $10,820.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Callum Pritchard | 75kg | - | 5-2-2-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $3.50 |
| 6/12 | 29/12/2025 | - | CL3 | $29,511.00 | Newbury | 4131m | GOOD | Sean Houlihan | 70.5kg | - | 8-6-5-5-5-4-5-6 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $4.33 |
| 3/10 | 04/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | Sean Houlihan | 75.5kg | - | 4-5-5-7-6-4-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 21/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | GOOD | Sean Houlihan | 70kg | - | 5-3-5-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.25L | $2.62 |
| 99/14 | 07/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $2.62 |
| 3/14 | 10/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | GOOD | Michael Nolan | 70kg | - | 4-4-4-4-2-2-3 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/7 | 12/04/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Bellewstown | 3456m | GOOD | Noel Mcparlan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Tom Cannon
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Failed to finish in a hurdle at Fontwell but showing consistent performance in races. Exhibiting good form this campaign. Place chance.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/6 | 22/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,558.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | HEAVY | Tom Cannon | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 13/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | SOFT | Tom Cannon | 73.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 20L | $9.50 |
| 1/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,950.00 | Plumpton | 4129m | GOOD | Tom Cannon | 72kg | - | 2-2-2-3-3-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/6 | 15/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | Tom Cannon | 71kg | - | 4-4-3-3-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 7L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 11/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | Tom Cannon | 71.5kg | - | 7-5-6-7-6-6-2 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $8.00 |

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Blitzed its rivals when winning by 12L last start in a hurdle at Doncaster and carrying less weight this time. Trainer has gone for the winkers on, take note. Can run into the placings.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 27/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Doncaster | 3902m | GOOD | Tom Broughton | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12L | $6.50 |
| 5/9 | 13/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Doncaster | 4904m | GOOD | Charlie Hammond | 72.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2-2-2-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 25/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,574.00 | Southwell | 4103m | GOOD | Charlie Hammond | 72.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 6.6L | $8.00 |
| 2/4 | 21/04/2025 | - | CL4 | $12,297.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | GOOD | Tom Broughton | 71.5kg | - | 4-3-3-3-3-3-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.91 |
| 2/5 | 19/03/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Haydock | 3795m | GOOD | Tom Broughton | 69kg | - | 4-4-4-4-3-3-2 | 0 |
| 15L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/02/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Doncaster | 3902m | GOOD | Charlie Hammond | 76.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 13L | $3.75 |
| 3/12 | 22/01/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Catterick | 3882m | GOOD | Charlie Hammond | 76.5kg | - | 8-7-4-7-7-5-3 | 0 |
| 0.7L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 26/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | GOOD | Tom Broughton | 68kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $1.90 |
| 3/10 | 11/11/2024 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Carlisle | 3450m | GOOD | Tom Broughton | 73.5kg | - | 5-5-3-6-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/9 | 12/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | GOOD | Tom Broughton | 72.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 8L | $4.00 |
| 99/7 | 31/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | SOFT | Charlie Hammond | 73kg | - | - | 1 |
| 999L | $3.25 |
| 2/8 | 02/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Doncaster | 3902m | SOFT | Charlie Hammond | 73kg | - | 4-7-7-7-7-7-7 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | SOFT | Brian Hughes | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $2.62 |
| 2/7 | 12/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Sandown | 3215m | SOFT | Brian Hughes | 71kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 12/05/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | SOFT | Charlie Hammond | 68kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran 2nd last run in a hurdle at Huntingdon and good career start. Putting up notable efforts this campaign and gets some weight taken off. Must respect.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 01/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | James Bowen | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | SOFT | James Bowen | 70kg | - | 6-6-5-6-4-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $4.50 |
| 6/8 | 05/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Sandown | 3215m | GOOD | James Bowen | 71kg | - | 6-6-4-4-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/14 | 30/03/2025 | - | $0.00 | Saumur | 3200m | Maxence Marquette | 03:47.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |||
| 9/16 | 15/12/2024 | - | $0.00 | Durtal | 2000m | Maxence Marquette | 02:14.92 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $0.00 |