A fully paid up member once again, I will be at Newbury on Wednesday for the first bit of Berkshire action for 2026. A decent 7 race card with plenty of clues on offer, especially in the early novice hurdles with Sober Glory bidding to get back on track after a blip at Sandown and Nicky Henderson's new recruit, Fire Warning, who gets his UK career started here.
14:05, DJB Cleaning Handicap Chase
Mahler Moon 12/1, 1pt each-way (4 places)
This is a mightily competitive handicap chase for a Wednesday afternoon. Plenty are progressive and have nice profile's (none less so than favourite Buckna who seeks a hat-trick). At the prices Fergal O'Brien's Mahler Moon makes some appeal. The 8 year old is still somewhat unexposed over fences and comes back to the scene of his latest victory (albeit over hurdles). Johnny Burke's mount finished second to Noble Park on chasing debut at Hereford in November and that form was given a boost when the winner shot up 17 pounds after going in again next time out. Mahler Moon then gave Buckna a tough race at Hereford on his next start. He's now 9 pounds better off with that rival for a length and a half defeat and that mission could well be aided by a return to a track Mahler Moon has won at. The latest run looked to have come too soon when slightly disappointing and he's fancied to run well now after a little break.
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15:50, BOYLE Sports Daily Money Back Meetings Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle
Premier 6/1, 1.5pts each-way (4 places)
Warren Greatrex's 4 year old Premier has been entered up plenty of times over the past couple of weeks but the weather has scuppered many a plan. Now running here off a feather weight under ideal conditions he must be on the shortlist. The mount of Will Featherstone here, he's not looked the easiest ride but got his act together last time out when winning at Taunton and this flat track shout suit the ex-flat performer well.
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