15:35 newbury Friday 27th February 2026

TALK TO THE MAN (1) represents notable connections. Was off the mark at the third attempt under rules scoring by an impressive 5. 5L tackling a 2m3f heavy ground novices hurdle at Taunton earlier this month. Top pick. THE BIG CLUBMAN (2) won a Wexford (Ireland) maiden hurdle last year over 2m1f before a smart second among G3 company at Navan two outings back. Drops sharply in standard. Big claims. LAURIER DES OBEAUX (6) can improve further following a fair fifth contesting a 2m5f novices hurdle at this venue during December. Might feature. BUDDY HOLLY (5) holds course and distance placed form. Open to further progress.