4:30 Newbury Tips

Pulled up chasing on penultimate start but fared much better over the smaller obstacles when third of seventeen over 3 miles here last time out. He is a former course and distance winner so will welcome the drop in trip.

GLANCE OF GLORY did really well to complete a double at Worcester in October, the amount of ground he made up on the run-in suggested to me that he was a fair bit ahead of his mark. They upped him in trip over 3m at Aintree next time, where he travelled all over the field, but didn't see it out. Keighley is now on taking 7lb off and reverting to his last winning distance is perfect. He's open to more improvement than most of these and I think he has a cracking chance.

The trainer's runners are going better now than they were the last time this horse ran (nearly 3 months ago), and she's booked James Bowen. We might well see the horse fulfill some of the promise on soft/heavy ground that he showed in France before moving to this stable. There are lines through his debut win on soft, which would put him around 10 lb+ higher than this current mark. The first-time booking of Bowen could suggest that she has the horse fit enough to put up a bold showing here.

A dependable competitor, she excels in jumping and has demonstrated enhanced performance throughout her campaign, making her well suited for soft to heavy ground. She frequently participates in mares-only or handicap races, showcasing a proven track record that includes wins at Ffos Las in 2024 and 2025, as well as regular placings in challenging handicap hurdles. With a manageable rating, she is one to consider, offering each-way value at 22/1, even though her recent runs have been somewhat inconsistent.