Executive Summary

This briefing synthesizes comprehensive data and expert analysis for the five horse racing meetings scheduled for November 24, 2025, at Kempton, Ludlow, Sedgefield, Newcastle, and Wolverhampton. The day’s highlight is the CopyBet Mares’ Hurdle (Listed Race) at Kempton, which features a competitive field headlined by Grade 1 runner-up That’Ll Do Moss.

Across the cards, several runners have been identified as standout selections (‘naps’) by Spotlight experts, representing the strongest betting propositions of the day. These include:

• First Confession (Kempton 3.05): Tipped to relish the step up in trip on his second chase start for the in-form Joe Tizzard yard.

• Despereaux (Ludlow 2.40): A previous course and distance winner who showed a return to form last time out and represents a stable in excellent form.

• Largy Train (Sedgefield 2.55): Expected to reverse recent form on slower ground in a handicap chase where he holds a significant chance.

• Strobelight (Wolverhampton 4.25): An unexposed 3-year-old who has been unlucky in recent runs and is poised to strike.

• Angel Of Rain & Data Fata Secutus (Newcastle 6.15 & 4.00): Two selections from the Newcastle all-weather card, with Angel Of Rain tipped to appreciate a new trip and Data Fata Secutus looking capable of improvement on nursery debut.

Key narrative threads include the chase debut of Pertemps Final winner Monmiral at Ludlow (2.08) and the remarkable mare Second Fiddle bidding for a six-timer at Newcastle (6.15). The analysis integrates expert qualitative assessments with quantitative data, including official ratings, Racing Post Ratings (RPR), and specialized one-day performance ratings to provide a complete picture of the day’s racing.

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Kempton Park (Jumps, Good)

12:25 – Live Racing Streaming At CopyBet Juvenile Hurdle

Class	Distance	Prize Money	Conditions
4	2m	£9,000	For 3yo which have not won more than two hurdles.

Key Contenders Analysis:

• Parchment (SP 8-13): The clear standard-setter, carrying a 7lb penalty for a hurdle win on his sole outing in France (2m1f, very soft). Now with the in-form David Pipe stable, he is expected to make a winning British debut. His RPR of 119 from that French run is a strong benchmark.

• Sonic Pioneer (SP 7-2): A promising hurdling newcomer who showed good form on the Flat in August/September, including a win at Beverley (1m2f). Makes his stable debut for Martin Keighley and is respected for his potential. One Day Ratings place him as the top-rated horse in the race with a total score of 272.

• Zarakerjack (SP 13-2): Another interesting hurdle debutant. He won on his Flat handicap debut (1m2f, good) in May and was sold for 32,000gns from Tom Clover’s yard. His new stable, G & J Moore, excels with juvenile hurdlers. He has the second-highest One Day Rating (254).

Spotlight Verdict (Ben Hutton): “Hurdling newcomers Sonic Pioneer and Zarakerjack have shown some solid Flat form…but PARCHMENT made a good impression on his sole run in France and is taken to make a winning start for David Pipe. Sonic Pioneer is second choice.”

12:55 – CopyBet Daily Profit Boost/EBF Stallions “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle

Class	Distance	Prize Money	Conditions
4	2m	£9,000	For 4-6yo which have not run in a flat race or won >2 hurdles.

Key Contenders Analysis:

• Un Sens A La Vie (SP 11-8): A point and bumper winner who was impressive on his hurdle debut at Market Rasen. He was an unplaced favourite in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham subsequently, but a return to a right-handed track is expected to help. He boasts the highest RPR (130) and One Day Rating (339) in the field.

• Fortune Timmy (SP 9-2): Made a winning start over hurdles at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) last month. That race is reportedly working out well, and as an Irish point runner-up who cost £40,000, he is expected to have more to offer.

• Wandering Ego (SP 15-8): Made all to win easily at Stratford on his second hurdle start. While this race is a step up in class (“hotter”), he remains a strong candidate. He is highly rated by One Day Ratings with a score of 316.

• Old Park Star (SP 13-2): A promising hurdling newcomer for Nicky Henderson. He was placed in three bumper starts for Paul Nicholls last season and is expected to play a significant role.

Spotlight Verdict (Ben Hutton): “There is a firm suspicion UN SENS A LA VIE is capable of better than he showed when an unplaced favourite in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham…the return to a right-handed track could help him take a step forward. Fortune Timmy…is feared most ahead of easy Stratford winner Wandering Ego.”

1:25 – CopyBet “Chasing Excellence” Beginners’ Chase

Class	Distance	Prize Money	Conditions
3	2m2f	£18,000	For 4yo+ which have not won a chase.

Key Contenders Analysis:

• Jax Junior (SP 5-2): A front-runner who won three novice hurdles last season. Made an encouraging chase debut at Uttoxeter, finishing second behind an odds-on favourite. He is seen as a “highly likeable prospect for fences” with potential to improve.

• Jeriko Du Reponet (SP 10-11): The highest-rated hurdler in the field (OR 149) and boasts the top One Day Rating (408). He was pulled up on his sole previous chase start but had excuses (upset before the race, bad mistake). Despite concerns about the drop in trip and removal of cheekpieces, he could be tough to beat if he performs to his ability.

• Hansard (SP 7-1): Showed “considerable spark” over hurdles last season despite being winless. Represents the in-form yard of G & J Moore and is not ruled out on his chase debut.

Spotlight Verdict (Ben Hutton): “Jeriko Du Reponet was the best of these over hurdles and had an excuse…but the drop back in trip and removal of cheekpieces could both be negatives and preference is for JAX JUNIOR…last month’s chase debut second at Uttoxeter gives him something to build on. Jeriko Du Reponet is feared most, ahead of Hansard.”

1:55 – Safer Gambling With CopyBet Handicap Hurdle

Class	Distance	Prize Money	Conditions
4	3m½f	£9,000	For 4yo+, Rated 0-120.

Key Contenders Analysis:

• Kitty Foyle (SP 8-1): An interesting contender stepping up in trip. Although she needs to settle better, she is noted for staying well on the Flat, making this distance “well worth a go.”

• I’ve Madeupmymind (SP 9-2): A Bangor maiden hurdle winner whose dam was a three-time winner over 3m. She is open to further improvement on her handicap debut for an in-form yard. She holds the highest One Day Rating (285) in the race.

• Springs A Girl (SP 5-1): Reverts to hurdles after a couple of chase runs. She is considered “well handicapped” on the form of her chase debut second at Worcester and won twice over hurdles last season.

Spotlight Verdict (Ben Hutton): “The step up in trip is an interesting move for KITTY FOYLE, who stays well on the Flat, and she earns the vote. Handicap newcomer I’ve Madeupmymind is bred to be a stayer and she is feared most ahead of Springs A Girl…Holly Hartingo could also go well.”

2:30 – CopyBet Mares’ Hurdle (Listed Race)

Class	Distance	Prize Money	Conditions
1	2m5f	£25,000	For 4yo+ fillies and mares.

Key Contenders Analysis:

• That’Ll Do Moss (SP 11-8): Had an excellent first hurdling campaign, culminating in a second-place finish in a Grade 1 mares’ novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (2m4f, soft to heavy) in April. She holds strong claims if she is at her best on reappearance and has the highest official rating (138) and One Day Rating (365).

• Della Casa Lunga (SP 11-2): Was second in this race last year and won a handicap at the course on her next start. However, she has been well beaten on her last three outings, raising significant doubts about her current form.

• Dream On Baby (SP 11-4): Represents a respected Irish stable (E Mullins). Her best form, a runner-up finish in a Grade 3 mares’ novice at Fairyhouse, puts her in the picture.

Spotlight Verdict (Ben Hutton): “Della Casa Lunga was second…in this last year and today’s race should take less winning, but there’s a big doubt regarding her current form. THAT’LL DO MOSS was second in a Grade 1…at Fairyhouse in April when last seen and is the selection ahead of Irish challenger Dream On Baby.”

3:05 – CopyBet Acca Boost Up To 100% Handicap Chase

Class	Distance	Prize Money	Conditions
3	3m	£22,000	For 4yo+, Rated 0-135.

Key Contenders Analysis:

• First Confession (SP 9-4): The Spotlight ‘nap’ selection. A 3m point winner who won two novice hurdles last season. He shaped on his chase debut over 2m5f at Carlisle as though he would “relish this step back up in trip.” Represents the in-form Joe Tizzard stable and has the highest One Day Rating of 337.

• Doctor Ken (SP 9-2): Lightly raced 9-year-old who ran an excellent race here last November when returning from a long absence. He can play a leading role if “back on song for his reappearance.”

• Chance Another One (SP 9-2): An Irish raider who won on his chase debut at Ballinrobe (2m7f, good) in August. This race is less competitive than his last outing at Cheltenham, and he is unexposed over fences.

Spotlight Verdict (Ben Hutton): “Joe Tizzard continues in excellent form and FIRST CONFESSION (nap) shaped on his chase debut…as though he could relish this step back up in trip. Doctor Ken…is feared most on his reappearance. Irish raider Chance Another One is next on the list.”

3:40 – BOG Today For Tomorrow With CopyBet Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

Class	Distance	Prize Money	Conditions
4	2m	£12,000	For 3yo+, Rated 0-110.

Key Contenders Analysis:

• At The Oche (SP 7-2): A bumper winner who made a solid start in handicaps when beaten in a tight finish at Ascot (2m3f). The drop back in trip could see a reversion to more positive tactics, making him a “key player.” He has the highest One Day Rating (309).

• Surrey Lord (SP 7-2): Won comfortably at Ffos Las (2m, soft) and is seen as having “no doubt more to come.” An 8lb rise in the weights is partially offset by his jockey’s 3lb claim.

• Across Earth (SP 9-2): Won by 4l at Hereford on his return from a break. His lightly raced profile suggests he could cope with an 8lb rise.

Spotlight Verdict (Alistair Jones): “Surrey Lord appeals most of the three last-time-out winners and looks a big danger to AT THE OCHE, who made a positive start in handicaps at Ascot and he could be ridden more forward over this sharper test. Across Earth is progressing.”

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Ludlow (Jumps, Good)

1:05 – RacingTV Club Day Maiden Hurdle

Class	Distance	Prize Money	Conditions
4	2m	£8,000	For 4yo+ maidens.

Key Contenders Analysis:

• Snatch A Glance (SP 5-2): A course bumper winner who made a good start to his hurdling career when a clear third over C&D. He is expected to have more to offer and is high on the list.

• Granpa Ger (SP 11-4): Previously 0-17 over hurdles in Ireland, he posted a career-best when a close second on his stable debut at Uttoxeter. The form of that race has been well advertised since, giving him strong claims.

• Lake Tiberias (SP 5-1): A half-brother to a very useful winner, he shaped with “clear promise” when third in a Chepstow bumper and is a likely contender on his hurdling debut. He holds the highest One Day Rating (318).

• Super Freddie (SP 5-1): Showed improvement from his bumper debut to finish runner-up on his hurdling debut at Bangor. Can make his presence felt if he progresses further.

Spotlight Verdict (Chris Wilson): “Granpa Ger…has strong claims if that form can be taken at face value. However, slight preference is for course bumper winner SNATCH A GLANCE who made a good start to his hurdling career over C&D. Super Freddie and Lake Tiberias also make the shortlist.”

2:08 – Tim Preece Timber Buildings “Chasing Excellence” Beginners’ Chase

Class	Distance	Prize Money	Conditions
3	3m	£12,000	For 4yo+ which have not won a chase.

Key Contenders Analysis:

• Double Powerful (SP 2-1): A six-time hurdle winner in 2024 who shaped well on his chase debut at Chepstow. He is seen as “the type to rate higher over fences” and has the benefit of recent match practice.

• Monmiral (SP 2-1): The 2024 Pertemps Final winner, making him the best of the field over hurdles. He is 0-5 over fences but showed promise in those efforts. Returning from a break and a second wind operation, he has leading claims if near his best and possesses the top One Day Rating (363).

• Kamsinas (SP 7-2): A 4-time winner over hurdles who is not fully exposed as a stayer. Could find improvement now turning his attention to fences.

• Wyenot (SP 7-2): A Listed winner over hurdles last season who may have more to offer now chasing, provided she is ready after a break.

Spotlight Verdict (Tim Mitchell): “…preference is for DOUBLE POWERFUL, another who could rate considerably higher in this sphere and the one contender who has the benefit of recent match practice. Monmiral…and Kamsinas (second choice) and Wyenot both have the potential to prove better now chasing.”

2:40 – GC Rickards And Son Handicap Hurdle

Class	Distance	Prize Money	Conditions
5	3m	£7,000	For 3yo+, Rated 0-105.

Key Contenders Analysis:

• Despereaux (SP 6-4): The Spotlight ‘nap’ selection. A dual winner last season, including over this C&D. He is only 2lb higher than his last winning mark and shaped as though returning to form with a good third at Huntingdon last time. His stable is in fine form, and he holds the top One Day Rating (261).

• Crystal Glance (SP 3-1): Has a good strike-rate over hurdles but has not been at her best since a win in May. Tries this trip and headgear for the first time.

• Tracking Treasure (SP 4-1): Placed three times last term and ran fairly when fourth at Hereford last time. He is on a career-low mark and is considered interesting with cheekpieces now tried.

Spotlight Verdict (Colin Russell): “C&D winner DESPEREAUX (nap) shaped as though coming back to form on his latest run at Huntingdon and, with his stable also in fine form, he is taken to beat Crystal Glance and Tracking Treasure, both of whom are being tried in cheekpieces.”

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Sedgefield (Jumps, Soft)

2:55 – Chris Blanckley 79th Birthday Celebration Handicap Chase

Class	Distance	Prize Money	Conditions
4	2m5f	£8,900	For 4yo+, Rated 0-110.

Key Contenders Analysis:

• Largy Train (SP 5-2): The Spotlight ‘nap’ selection. Won three slow-ground chases in early 2024, including one over this C&D. He returned from a layoff with a big run when second to El Muchacho here this month and is expected to be better suited by today’s softer conditions. He is a “major player.”

• Kadjar Des Mottes (SP 4-1): 0-5 over hurdles but made an encouraging seasonal debut. Moves up in trip for his chase and handicap debut and is considered to have potential.

• El Muchacho (SP 5-1): Battled gamely to beat Largy Train over C&D 18 days ago. He remains very well handicapped on older form and will be fine on the slower ground.

Spotlight Verdict (Chris Wilson): “Unexposed 5yo Kadjar Des Mottes (second choice) is open to improvement…but LARGY TRAIN (nap) went down fighting when second to El Muchacho over C&D 18 days ago and, on today’s slower ground, he can gain his revenge.”

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Class	Distance	Prize Money	Conditions
5	2m1f	£4,500	For 4-5yo which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing except NH/INH Flat races or French AQPS Flat races.

Key Contenders Analysis:

• Laristote (SP 5-2): Was in contention before a last-fence fall on his Irish point debut. The winner of that race subsequently boosted the form. His new stable (Donald McCain) has an 18% strike-rate in bumpers, making him a likely contender.

• Drakaris (SP 6-5): A debutant from the top Dan Skelton stable. A €34,000 purchase, she is a half-sister to Champion Hurdle winner Annie Power. She is feared if strong in the betting market.

• William Yeats (SP 100-30): Finished a clear second in a five-runner course bumper last month. He is open to improvement if suited by the slower ground.

Spotlight Verdict (Chris Wilson): “Dan Skelton’s first-time-out filly Drakaris is out of a half-sister to Champion Hurdler Annie Power and will be feared if strong in the betting, but LARISTOTE is taken to deliver on the promise he showed before falling on his Irish point debut.”

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Newcastle (All-Weather, Standard)

4:00 – Bet £10 Get £40 With BetMGM Nursery Handicap

Class	Distance	Prize Money	Conditions
6	5f	£6,200	For 2yo, Rated 0-65.

Key Contenders Analysis:

• Brave Traveller (SP 3-1): Has run creditably in his three starts and his breeding offers encouragement for the all-weather surface. Holds the highest One Day Rating (208).

• Data Fata Secutus (SP 6-1): The Spotlight ‘nap’ selection. Showed promise when third at Southwell in September and makes her nursery debut at a modest level where she looks capable of better.

• Noelies Dream (SP 4-1): Showed promise in two 5f runs and can be excused a poor nursery debut over 6f on bad ground. Considered one to consider.

Spotlight Verdict (Paul Smith): “Noelies Dream and Data Fata Secutus (nap) can do better but so too should BRAVE TRAVELLER. Bryan Smart’s 2yo hasn’t built on his debut effort…but he has still run with credit and his pedigree offers encouragement for AW.”

6:15 – Read Meg Nicholls’ Blog At betmgm.co.uk Fillies’ Handicap

Class	Distance	Prize Money	Conditions
5	1m	£8,400	For 3yo+ fillies and mares, Rated 51-70.

Key Contenders Analysis:

• Angel Of Rain (SP 5-1): The Spotlight ‘nap’ selection. Made a winning stable debut in February and ran a good third on handicap debut in June. Now 4lb lower, she shapes as though the step up to 1m will suit her well.

• Second Fiddle (SP 7-4): A thriving mare who is 5-5 since joining her current yard, with her last four wins coming over this C&D. She is up 10lb and in a higher class, but it would be “foolish” to assume her progress has ended. She has the top One Day Rating (269).

• Electric Avenue (SP 9-2): Was threatening before securing a 7f success here 17 days ago. Up 4lb but is expected to give another good account.

Spotlight Verdict (Paul Smith): “The thriving Second Fiddle has more on her plate off her revised mark…but ANGEL OF RAIN (nap) shapes as though this extra distance will suit her and she can record her second win. Coeur Jaune (second choice).”

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Wolverhampton (All-Weather, Standard)

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Class	Distance	Prize Money	Conditions
6	1m1½f	£6,000	For 3yo+, Rated 46-55, for apprentice riders.

Key Contenders Analysis:

• Strobelight (SP 5-2): The Spotlight ‘nap’ selection. He has been placed in two AW handicaps this autumn and was unlucky last time over C&D when forced wide without cover. He is an “interesting contender” who could make a “serious impact.”

• Scenario (SP 9-2): Made an “eyecatching” start for her new yard when a close third over 7f here. Respected on the step back up in trip.

• Aljezur (SP 10-1): A longstanding maiden who had “serious traffic issues” when a respectable fourth at Redcar last month. Could go well back on the AW.

Spotlight Verdict (David Moon): “Top of the list is STROBELIGHT (nap), who has finished placed in two of his four handicaps and wasn’t beaten far after being forced wide over C&D 20 days ago…Scenario was an eyecatching third here on her recent stable debut and she’s feared most on this step back up in trip.”

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Class	Distance	Prize Money	Conditions
5	6f	£6,300	For 2yo maidens.

Key Contenders Analysis:

• Cool Doc Boy (SP 11-10): A market springer on debut at Kempton, he came from off the pace to finish a clear second. That was a promising start, and he sets a “good standard” on that form.

• Paranjape (SP 4-1): Showed major improvement after a gelding operation to finish a promising third at Chelmsford last month. He is open to more progress.

• Shotgun (SP 13-2): Showed ability when third here over 5f last month behind a 1-10 favourite and holds each-way claims.

Spotlight Verdict (David Moon): “Preference is for Jamie Osborne’s COOL DOC BOY, who was heavily backed when a clear second on his Kempton debut last week. He has leading claims on that form and is open to progress on his second start. Paranjape…is feared most ahead of Shotgun.”