This analysis covers all Newbury races scheduled for 6th November 2025, in chronological order, drawing on the provided sources.

12:30 Cheltenham Festival Specials Live At BetVictor ‘Chasing Excellence’ Beginners’ Chase (Class 3, 2m 2f 64y)

Rank	Horse	Trainer	Jockey
1	Sixmilebridge (IRE)	Fergal O’Brien	Kielan Woods
2	Josh The Boss	N & W Twiston-Davies	Mr Jamie Neild (7)

Recent Form and Comments

Sixmilebridge (IRE)
Made all for his three wins over hurdles last season, including a decisive defeat of Potters Charm in a 2m4f Grade 2 at Cheltenham. He performs well on soft or good to soft ground, though he is unraced on quicker ground. He never did himself justice in the Grade 1 at the Festival but is considered an exciting recruit who could take high rank over fences this season. He runs off an RPR of 142.

Josh The Boss
Won the Silver Trophy over hurdles at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) last October. However, he was disappointing in his subsequent four hurdle runs. He was defeated in a match on his chase debut at Warwick on Tuesday, although he kept battling and was not beaten far. This race represents a tougher task on a quick turnaround. He runs off an RPR of 138.

Spotlight Verdict

Fergal O’Brien’s SIXMILEBRIDGE was 3-5 over hurdles last season, with his last win being a dominant display in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham. He looks an exciting recruit to fences and this is a good opportunity on his chase debut. Josh The Boss was useful at his best over hurdles but was not in the same league as Sixmilebridge, and his chase career started with a defeat in a match at Warwick on Tuesday.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups: The race is for 4yo+. Both runners are 6yo.
• Fate of Favourites: Not available in the provided excerpts.
• Trainer Records:
  • Fergal O’Brien: Has a 17% win rate (W%) over the last 14 days (6 wins from 35 runs).
  • Nigel and Willie Twiston-Davies: Have a 14% W% over the last 14 days (5 wins from 36 runs).

Assessment of the Top Two

Sixmilebridge (IRE)

• Strengths: Proven Graded hurdle form and showed dominance in a Grade 2. Highly regarded as a novice chaser.
• Weaknesses: Unraced on quicker ground than good to soft.
• Suitability: This looks like a good opportunity for him to succeed on his chase debut.

Josh The Boss

• Strengths: Has won off a useful hurdles mark previously. Showed grit in his chase debut despite defeat.
• Weaknesses: Form has been disappointing lately. Facing a quick turnaround from his chase debut and meeting a tougher rival. His RPR (138) is lower than Sixmilebridge (142).
• Suitability: Needs to raise his game significantly to be competitive against Sixmilebridge.

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1:05 OLBG Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Class 3, 2m 69y)

Rank	Horse	Trainer	Jockey
1	Inside Man (FR)	Mrs J Williams	Toby McCain-Mitchell
2	Double Oban	Olly Murphy	Lewis Saunders (3)

Recent Form and Comments

Inside Man (FR)
Made his mark in juvenile/novice hurdles. Reappeared in September with a comfortable handicap win in a five-runner race at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good to soft). He is running off a 4lb higher mark here and faces a more competitive field, but he looks the type to continue improving.

Double Oban
A progressive 5yo who won handicaps over approximately 2m on four of his last five starts before a layoff. These wins occurred on ground ranging from good to soft through to heavy. One of his wins came under Lewis Saunders. He has to be in the calculations despite being absent since February.

Spotlight Verdict

This race is considered a tricky choice, with nearly half the field returning from layoffs. C&D winner BELIEVITANDUCAN might be the one to back on this handicap hurdle and seasonal debut, for one of the in-form stables. Inside Man (second choice) has demonstrated his well-being much more recently, and Double Oban was going well at the end of his last campaign.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups: The race is for 3yo+. Runners range from 4yo to 7yo.
• Fate of Favourites: Not available in the provided excerpts.
• Trainer Records:
  • Mrs Jane Williams: Has a 14% W% over the last 14 days (1 win from 7 runs).
  • Olly Murphy: Has a 21% W% over the last 14 days (6 wins from 29 runs).

Assessment of the Top Two

Inside Man (FR)

• Strengths: Proven ability recently, winning easily on his reappearance in a handicap. Expected to continue to improve.
• Weaknesses: Up 4lb and faces a significantly more competitive race here.
• Suitability: Shows current fitness and form, making him the safer bet among the TimeWise top two.

Double Oban

• Strengths: Progressive profile leading up to his layoff, winning four of his last five starts. Versatile regarding ground conditions (good to soft to heavy).
• Weaknesses: Absent since February.
• Suitability: Needs a market check and to prove he is as sharp as he was pre-break.

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1:40 Agetur UK 40th Anniversary In Business Maiden Hurdle (Class 3, 2m 69y)

Rank	Horse	Trainer	Jockey
1	Caballero Cliff	Robert Stephens	Ciaran Gethings
2	Storming George (IRE)	N B King	Jack Quinlan

Recent Form and Comments

Caballero Cliff
A 150-1 outsider who ran prominently and finished a credible fourth of 17 in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham (2m, good to soft) last March. He has a Flat pedigree, although a half-brother has won a hurdle and five chases.

Storming George (IRE)
Won a 16-runner Doncaster bumper (good to soft) on debut in January. Followed up with a good fifth of 15 in the Grade 2 Aintree bumper (good) in April. He is expected to have a good future over jumps.

Spotlight Verdict

The impressive Worcester bumper winner CAPTAIN HUGO is narrowly preferred to Champion Bumper fourth Caballero Cliff. Wilstar and Storming George are also considered plausible threats among the strikingly promising types.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups: The race is for 4yo+. Runners are 4yo, 5yo, and 6yo.
• Fate of Favourites: Not available in the provided excerpts.
• Trainer Records:
  • Robert Stephens: Has a 0% W% over the last 14 days (0 wins from 6 runs).
  • N B King: Has a 0% W% over the last 14 days (0 wins from 4 runs).

Assessment of the Top Two

Caballero Cliff

• Strengths: Showed high ability in a competitive bumper at the Cheltenham Festival. Highest TimeWise rated horse.
• Weaknesses: Primarily Flat pedigree, making his hurdling aptitude slightly ambiguous.
• Suitability: A big shout if he translates his bumper form successfully to hurdles.

Storming George (IRE)

• Strengths: Bumper debut winner followed by good Grade 2 performance. Should have a good future over jumps. High TimeWise rating.
• Weaknesses: None stated in his profile.
• Suitability: Commands respect on hurdle debut given proven ability in bumpers.

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2:15 CSP Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Class 2, 2m 69y)

Rank	Horse	Trainer	Jockey
1	Jackie Hobbs	Harry Derham	Paul O’Brien
2	Strong Run	Fergal O’Brien	Jonathan Burke

Recent Form and Comments

Jackie Hobbs
An Irish point winner purchased for £130,000. Showed winning form at Ludlow and Ascot (good). Started third favourite for the Grade 2 mares’ bumper at Aintree (good to soft) but finished well held in ninth of 20. Her dam was a useful hurdler. It is too early to dismiss her initial promise.

Strong Run
Showed plenty of ability across her four bumpers, including one win at Warwick. Finished 11th (6th in terms of ability) of 20 in the Aintree Grade 2 in April. She is from a strong jumping family (sister to Strong Leader) and is expected to offer better in the future.

Spotlight Verdict

KHRISMA is placed top of the list, setting a good standard after nearly prevailing in a novice hurdle at Punchestown despite a stumble, with the winner since showing smart form. The other leading contenders among the hurdling debutantes may be headed by Pottersville (second choice), Watamu, Sheezer Dancer, and Hornica.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups: The race is for 4yo+ fillies & mares. Historically, 4yo have 2 wins from 14 runs, 5yo have 2 wins from 22 runs, and 6yo have 2 wins from 7 runs.
• Fate of Favourites: 213231.
• Trainer Records:
  • Harry Derham: Has a high 50% W% over the last 14 days (6 wins from 12 runs).
  • Fergal O’Brien: Has a 17% W% over the last 14 days (6 wins from 35 runs).

Assessment of the Top Two

Jackie Hobbs

• Strengths: Demonstrated promise and winning form at Ascot. Excellent trainer form recently. High TimeWise rating.
• Weaknesses: Disappointing performance in the Grade 2 Aintree bumper.
• Suitability: Needs to recapture her early winning form on her hurdle debut.

Strong Run

• Strengths: Consistent bumper form. Bred to be a strong jumper (sister to Strong Leader). Likely to improve with switching to hurdles. High TimeWise rating.
• Weaknesses: Failed to place highly in the Aintree Grade 2.
• Suitability: Looks likely to offer her best form over jumps.

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2:50 Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (Class 2, 3m 57y)

Rank	Horse	Trainer	Jockey
1	Act Of Authority (FR)	Olly Murphy	Lewis Saunders (5)
2	Haiti Couleurs (FR)	Miss Rebecca Curtis	Sean Bowen

Recent Form and Comments

Act Of Authority (FR)
Won twice under Lewis Saunders last November and was runner-up in the Martin Pipe at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f) in March. However, his seventh place at Aintree when upped to 3m is noted as a concern.

Haiti Couleurs (FR)
Had spectacular success over fences last season, winning four times including the 3m6f National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham and the 3m5f Irish National at Fairyhouse. Finished third over C&D in his only hurdle race last season. He now runs off a 10lb higher hurdle mark and is unlikely to shine his brightest until he returns to fences.

Spotlight Verdict

The vote is narrowly given to TRANQUIL SEA (nap) over East India Express. Tranquil Sea is preferred due to his excellent start for Dan Skelton and proven stamina. East India Express also had a fine campaign last season, and the longer trip could suit, but his recent fall (13 days ago) is a consideration.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups: The race is for 4yo+. Historical data shows strong performance across 6yo, 7yo, and 8yo, with 5yo, 9yo, and 11yo also having recent wins.
• Fate of Favourites: 3F106351.
• Trainer Records:
  • Olly Murphy: Has a 21% W% over the last 14 days (6 wins from 29 runs).
  • Miss Rebecca Curtis: Has a 0% W% over the last 14 days (0 wins from 11 runs). David Pipe has the best historical record in this race, with 3 wins from 7 runs.

Assessment of the Top Two

Act Of Authority (FR)

• Strengths: Excellent form over 2m4f, including a high-profile Festival second. Lewis Saunders provides a 5lb claim.
• Weaknesses: Stamina doubts at 3m following a previous seventh-place finish at Aintree.
• Suitability: Must prove he stays the trip effectively to justify his rating.

Haiti Couleurs (FR)

• Strengths: Proven staying ability over fences, winning major staying Grade 1 races.
• Weaknesses: Carrying a 10lb penalty over hurdles compared to his last run in this sphere. Expected to need the run before returning to chasing.
• Suitability: Better suited to chasing, this run is likely preparation.

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3:25 Daily Racing Boosts At BetVictor Handicap Chase (Class 3, 2m 3f 187y)

Rank	Horse	Trainer	Jockey
1	Leader In The Park (IRE)	Ben Pauling	Ben Jones
2	Outlaw Peter (IRE)	P F Nicholls	Harry Cobden

Recent Form and Comments

Leader In The Park (IRE)
Has a strong record over fences (2 wins from 5 starts). Both wins were secured using positive tactics in 2m4f handicaps. Although held as favourite in his last two starts, he was pestered for the lead last time. He is returning from 209 days off but still holds potential.

Outlaw Peter (IRE)
Was not at his best during his two runs last season. However, he won three times the season before, with his last success coming off his current mark (2m4f, soft). He looks interesting on his return from a break.

Spotlight Verdict

The vote goes to Ben Pauling’s front-runner LEADER IN THE PARK, who has a record of 2-5 over fences and is open to more progress this season. Outlaw Peter is back on his last winning mark and needs a close look on his reappearance.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups: The race is for 4yo+. Historically, 7yo have the best record (5 wins from 27 runs). Runners range from 7yo to 10yo.
• Fate of Favourites: 320313121.
• Trainer Records:
  • Ben Pauling: Has a 32% W% over the last 14 days (9 wins from 28 runs). Also has the best recent record in this specific race type (1 win from 3 runs).
  • Paul Nicholls: Has a 22% W% over the last 14 days (6 wins from 27 runs).

Assessment of the Top Two

Leader In The Park (IRE)

• Strengths: Strong chase record and potential for further progress. Trainer is in outstanding recent form. High TimeWise rating.
• Weaknesses: Returning from a significant layoff (209 days). Was vulnerable when pestered for the lead previously.
• Suitability: Considered the most progressive contender and strongly tipped to defy the layoff.

Outlaw Peter (IRE)

• Strengths: Competitively handicapped, running off his last winning mark. Trainer has a good record.
• Weaknesses: Below par in his limited runs last season. Returns from a layoff.
• Suitability: Needs market support to confirm he is back to his best form.

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4:00 British Horse Society Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 4, 2m 69y)

Rank	Horse	Trainer	Jockey
1	Heaven Can Wait	Fergal O’Brien	Jonathan Burke
2	Western George (IRE)	Jonjo and AJ O’Neill	Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Recent Form and Comments

Heaven Can Wait
Was heavily backed (7-2 favourite) for a Uttoxeter bumper (2m, good) in March and rallied well to finish fourth of 13. Has since left his former stable and had wind surgery. He should improve significantly from his debut experience and needs a close look on his return for the new yard. Runs off an RPR of 101.

Western George (IRE)
Pulled hard and was well held on his C&D debut (good) in March. Improved substantially to be a close third at Catterick last month (85-40 favourite). He should continue to improve with experience. Runs off an RPR of 103.

Spotlight Verdict

Heaven Can Wait and Western George have shown clear promise. However, the vote goes to Nicky Henderson’s newcomer PADRE ARTHUR, who has an appealing pedigree (dam was a useful 2m-3m hurdle winner) and catches the eye on paper.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups: The race is for 4-5yo. Historical data shows 4yo having 8 wins from 91 runs, and 5yo having 2 wins from 22 runs.
• Fate of Favourites: 2401361134.
• Trainer Records:
  • Fergal O’Brien: Has a 17% W% over the last 14 days (6 wins from 35 runs).
  • Jonjo and AJ O’Neill: Has a 5% W% over the last 14 days (1 win from 20 runs). Nicky Henderson has the best historical bumper record (3 wins from 10 runs).

Assessment of the Top Two

Heaven Can Wait

• Strengths: Showed promise on debut and is expected to benefit from wind surgery and experience. High TimeWise rating.
• Weaknesses: Changed yard since debut.
• Suitability: A potential improver for a strong new yard.

Western George (IRE)

• Strengths: Demonstrated significant improvement between his first and second runs. Expected to continue improving.
• Weaknesses: Pulled hard on his debut over this exact course and distance.
• Suitability: Respected but needs to settle better back at Newbury.