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14:45 Newbury 07 Feb 2026

William Hill Game Spirit Chase

Grade 2 | GBB Race | Class 1 | 5YO plus

Winner £51,255 - 7 declared to run

2m 92y

Heavy-soft in places on chase course

Draw Advantage: None

Weather: Light rain

Forecast: Light rain

Temperature: 6.2° - 11.1°

Rainfall: 1.76mm

Wind: 11.9 mph SE

Light rain

Last Update: 06/02/2026 17:00x

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Horse
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Jockey / Trainer
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56-2472
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Master Chewy (IRE) 28

b g Walk In The Park - Shake The Tree (Shantou)

Course and Distance: 3 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 33.33%
CD has previously won at this course and distance

Course: 3 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 33.33%
C has previously won at this course

Distance: 15 runs, 3 wins, 6 places, 20%
D has previously won at this distance
CD
Similar Going: 9 runs, 1 win, 3 places, 11.11%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 15 runs, 2 wins, 2 places, 13.33%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
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9 11-8 v1
155
170

Won this race last year and ran well when second, beaten 2l, in the Silviniaco Conti Chase (Grade 2) at Kempton last time. Visor worn for the first time. Effective at 2m and just about stays 2 1/2m; generally consistent.

He has won three chases at 2m on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 1 3/4l by Edwardstone when second of 4 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 Coral Silviniaco Conti Chase at Kempton over 2m 4f (good) last month.

Won this race last year and ran well when second, beaten 2l, in the Silviniaco Conti Chase (Grade 2) at Kempton last time. Visor worn for the first time. Effective at 2m and just about stays 2 1/2m; generally consistent.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 24 3 7 12.5%
Chase 17 3 4 17.7%
Conditions
CD Course and Distance 3 1 1 33.3%
C Course 3 1 1 33.3%
D Distance 15 3 6 20%
G Similar Going 9 1 3 11.1%
Headgear
Today (V only) 0 0 0 -
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 1 15 2 2 13.3%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Sam Twiston-Davies 22 2 7 9.1%
T Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies 26 3 8 11.5%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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1121-11
i E

Lulamba (FR) 63

b g Nirvana Du Berlais - Ejland (Vision D'etat)

Distance: 2 runs, 2 wins, 0 places, 100%
D has a 50% or better record at this distance
D
Similar Going: 1 run, 1 win, 0 places, 100%
G has a 50% or better record on similar going
G
Class: 3 runs, 2 wins, 1 place, 66.67%
Cl has a 50% or better record in this class
Cl
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5 11-3
157
177

Winner of two Grade 1s, including a decisive 9 1/2l success in the Henry VIII Novices' Chase at Sandown last time. That form nothing special but debut effort has been franked in a Grade 2. Trainer is in form. Effective at 2m and a top-class performer over hurdles and fences, with scope to improve further over longer distances. Can take step into open company in his stride before heading to Arkle.

Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 1m 7f to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase when 2-5fav in the Group 1 Betfair Henry VIII Novices' Chase at Sandown over 1m 7f (good to soft) in December last year, beating Be Aware by 10l. Has also won at Exeter this season.

Winner of two Grade 1s, including a decisive 9 1/2l success in the Henry VIII Novices' Chase at Sandown last time. That form nothing special but debut effort has been franked in a Grade 2. Trainer is in form. Effective at 2m and a top-class performer over hurdles and fences, with scope to improve further over longer distances. Can take step into open company in his stride before heading to Arkle.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 6 5 1 83.3%
Chase 2 2 0 100%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 2 2 0 100%
G Similar Going 1 1 0 100%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 6 5 1 83.3%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 1 3 2 1 66.7%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J N de Boinville 4 3 1 75%
T N J Henderson 5 4 1 80%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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Brookie (IRE) 77

b g Policy Maker - Presenting D'azy (Presenting)

Distance: 19 runs, 3 wins, 5 places, 15.79%
D has previously won at this distance
D
Similar Going: 4 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 25%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Current Headgear: 21 runs, 5 wins, 4 places, 23.81%
HG has previously won wearing only a tongue strap

Tongue Strap: 22 runs, 5 wins, 4 places, 22.73%
HG has previously won wearing a tongue strap
HG
Class: 3 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
9 11-2 t
148
158

Pulled up in a handicap chase at Ascot last time. Returns after a short break. Effective at 2m and suited by decent ground. Had been consistent prior to that latest run but conditions against him here and likely has spring handicap targets.

Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 1m 7f to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to soft. Pulled up 3 out when 17-2 at Ascot over 2m 1f (good to soft) in a chase won by Calico in November last year on his latest outing.

Pulled up in a handicap chase at Ascot last time. Returns after a short break. Effective at 2m and suited by decent ground. Had been consistent prior to that latest run but conditions against him here and likely has spring handicap targets.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 25 5 5 20%
Chase 11 2 2 18.2%
Conditions
Course and Distance 2 0 0 0%
Course 2 0 0 0%
D Distance 19 3 5 15.8%
G Similar Going 4 1 1 25%
Headgear
HG Today (T only) 21 5 4 23.8%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 1 3 0 1 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Rex Dingle 1 0 0 0%
T A J Honeyball 13 4 2 30.8%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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Calico (GER) 77

b g Soldier hollow - Casanga (Rainbow Quest)

Distance: 25 runs, 6 wins, 8 places, 24%
D has previously won at this distance
D
Similar Going: 7 runs, 2 wins, 1 place, 28.57%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Current Headgear: 16 runs, 5 wins, 4 places, 31.25%
HG has previously won wearing a tongue strap and cheek pieces

Tongue Strap: 25 runs, 5 wins, 7 places, 20%
HG has previously won wearing a tongue strap

Cheek Pieces: 16 runs, 5 wins, 4 places, 31.25%
HG has previously won wearing cheek pieces
HG
Class: 7 runs, 0 wins, 2 places, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
10 11-2 t p
154
164

Ran right up to his best when winning a handicap chase at Ascot by 2 1/4l last time. Comes here after a short break. Effective at 2m and generally consistent, although his mark may now be high enough.

Winner of two hurdle races and five chases from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy. A winner at 16-1 in a chase at Ascot over 2m 1f (good to soft) on his latest outing in November last year, beating Martator by 2 1/4l. Has also won at Cheltenham this season.

Ran right up to his best when winning a handicap chase at Ascot by 2 1/4l last time. Comes here after a short break. Effective at 2m and generally consistent, although his mark may now be high enough.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 30 7 8 23.3%
Chase 20 5 5 25%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 25 6 8 24%
G Similar Going 7 2 1 28.6%
Headgear
HG Today (T & P) 16 5 4 31.3%
HG Cheek Pieces 16 5 4 31.3%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 1 7 0 2 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Harry Skelton 21 5 5 23.8%
T Dan Skelton 30 7 8 23.3%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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Libberty Hunter 63

b g Yorgunnabelucky - Classy Crewella (Lahib)

Course and Distance: 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
CD has previously placed at this course and distance

Course: 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
C has previously placed at this course

Distance: 16 runs, 6 wins, 5 places, 37.5%
D has previously won at this distance
CD
Similar Going: 9 runs, 4 wins, 3 places, 44.44%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 7 runs, 0 wins, 3 places, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
10 11-2
151
168

Made mistakes and was outpaced when fourth, beaten 42l, in the Tingle Creek Chase (Grade 1) at Sandown last time. Returns from a short break. Effective at 2m and a very useful chaser, though jumping is becoming an issue at this level. Runner up in this last year and not dismissed.

Winner of a hurdle race, two NH flat races and three chases at 2m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Il Etait Temps when fourth of 5 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Betfair Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown over 1m 7f (good to soft) in December last year.

Made mistakes and was outpaced when fourth, beaten 42l, in the Tingle Creek Chase (Grade 1) at Sandown last time. Returns from a short break. Effective at 2m and a very useful chaser, though jumping is becoming an issue at this level. Runner up in this last year and not dismissed.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 14 4 5 28.6%
Chase 10 3 3 30%
Conditions
CD Course and Distance 2 0 1 0%
C Course 2 0 1 0%
D Distance 16 6 5 37.5%
G Similar Going 9 4 3 44.4%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 18 6 6 33.3%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 1 7 0 3 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J S Bowen 0 0 0 -
T Evan Williams 15 4 5 26.7%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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1113-11
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Meetmebythesea (IRE) 25

b g Watar - Lake Wakatipu (Lake Coniston)

Distance: 3 runs, 3 wins, 0 places, 100%
D has a 50% or better record at this distance
D
Similar Going: 2 runs, 2 wins, 0 places, 100%
G has a 50% or better record on similar going
G
Class: 1 run, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
6 11-2
139
152

Won a novice chase at Ayr by 2l last time. Effective over 2m to 2 1/2m. His debut form has been franked at Graded level and there is much more to come over fences, with further improvement expected back on better ground but this a big ask as a novice.

Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 1m 7f to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. A winner at 5-2 in a chase at Ayr over 2m (heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Dedicated Hero by 1 3/4l. Has also won at Wetherby this season.

Won a novice chase at Ayr by 2l last time. Effective over 2m to 2 1/2m. His debut form has been franked at Graded level and there is much more to come over fences, with further improvement expected back on better ground but this a big ask as a novice.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 6 5 1 83.3%
Chase 2 2 0 100%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 3 3 0 100%
G Similar Going 2 2 0 100%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 7 5 2 71.4%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 1 1 0 1 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J H Cobden 0 0 0 -
T B Pauling 6 5 1 83.3%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
7
31-1212
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Saint Segal (FR) 42

b g Saint Des Saints - Bal Celtique (Ballingarry)

Course: 4 runs, 1 win, 2 places, 25%
C has previously won at this course
C
Distance: 11 runs, 3 wins, 4 places, 27.27%
D has previously won at this distance
D
Similar Going: 9 runs, 2 wins, 4 places, 22.22%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Tongue Strap: 24 runs, 6 wins, 8 places, 25%
HG has previously won wearing a tongue strap
HG
Class: 7 runs, 0 wins, 5 places, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
8 11-2 t
155
174

Improved again when second, beaten 10l, in the Desert Orchid Handicap Chase (Grade 2) at Kempton last time, though unable to reverse form with the winner. That form has been franked in the Clarence House. Effective over 2m to 2 1/2m and remains a hugely progressive chaser.

Has won two hurdle races and six chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 10l by Thistle Ask when second of 7 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 Desert Orchid Handicap Chase at Kempton over 2m (good) in December last year. Has won at Kelso and Chepstow this season.

Improved again when second, beaten 10l, in the Desert Orchid Handicap Chase (Grade 2) at Kempton last time, though unable to reverse form with the winner. That form has been franked in the Clarence House. Effective over 2m to 2 1/2m and remains a hugely progressive chaser.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 28 8 9 28.6%
Chase 21 6 8 28.6%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
C Course 4 1 2 25%
D Distance 11 3 4 27.3%
G Similar Going 9 2 4 22.2%
Headgear
HG Today (T only) 24 6 8 25%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 1 7 0 5 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J C Gethings 5 2 2 40%
T Mrs J Williams 27 8 9 29.6%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record

At The Races Verdict

Nicky Henderson is no stranger to running a top-class novice in this contest as a preparation for the Cheltenham Festival, with Sprinter Sacre (2012) and Altior (2017) both hugely impressive before landing the Arkle, and LULAMBA bids to follow his illustrious stablemates. The five-year-old made the perfect start to life over fences at Exeter before underlining his class in the Henry VIII at Sandown and the sky appears to be the limit. Saint Segal has looked a reformed character in the past 12 months, with Thistle Ask being the only horse to beat him on his last five starts. Master Chewy won this prize last year and sports a first-time visor, but he does face a stiff enough task giving 5lb to the selection and 6lb to the remainder.

Expert View Verdict

Top class novice LULAMBA can make his mark in open company here. He has impressed with his jumping on both of his starts so far and while the form of his Henry VIII win is nothing special his debut win has been franked a couple of times at Grade 2 level. The galloping track will suit and can see him power clear of progressive handicapper Saint Segal whose runner up effort in the Desert Orchid last time has taken a boost in the Clarence House. There wasn't much between Master Chewy and Libberty Hunter in this last year but the latter has a greater preference for easy ground and will be ridden to pick up the pieces. He could reverse last year's form and gain a place on the podium.

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Previous Winners
Year Going Ran Winner Draw Age Weight OR Form Last run Trainer (Distance) Jockey SP Time
2025 Soft 5 Master Chewy 8 11 5 - 4F2-4F3 56 days N & W Twiston-Davies (56 miles) Sam Twiston-Davies 11/ 1 4:09.10
2024 Heavy 4 Edwardstone 10 11 8 - U25-224 28 days A King (20 miles) Tom Cannon 11/ 10 4:06.40
2023 Good 4 Funambule Sivola 8 11 8 - 12P-645 14 days Miss V Williams (89 miles) Charlie Deutsch 7/ 1 3:51.72
2022 Good to Soft 4 Funambule Sivola 7 11 0 - 112-291 15 days Miss V Williams (89 miles) Charlie Deutsch 9/ 4 4:01.35
2021 Good to Soft 6 Sceau Royal 9 11 0 - 5-1124F 56 days A King (20 miles) Daryl Jacob 3/ 1 4:05.18
2020 Good 6 Altior 10 11 6 - 11111-2 77 days N J Henderson (1 miles) Nico De Boinville 1/ 3 4:01.25
2018 Soft 3 Altior 8 11 6 - 111111 287 days N J Henderson (1 miles) Nico De Boinville 1/ 3 4:21.50
2017 Soft 4 Altior 7 11 5 - 111-111 46 days N J Henderson (1 miles) Nico De Boinville 4:05.90
2016 Soft 4 Top Gamble 8 11 5 - 251-P33 43 days Kerry Lee (108 miles) Richard Johnson 11/ 10 4:20.60
2015 Soft 5 Mr Mole 7 11 6 - 32F1-11 35 days P F Nicholls (70 miles) A P McCoy 7/ 2 4:07.20
2014 Heavy 4 Module 7 11 2 - F114-24 58 days T R George (53 miles) Paddy Brennan 11/ 8 4:20.93
2013 Soft 6 Wishfull Thinking 10 11 6 - F25-214 44 days P Hobbs & J White (108 miles) Richard Johnson 4/ 1 4:18.40
2012 Good to Soft 6 Sprinter Sacre 6 11 5 - 2113-11 52 days N J Henderson (1 miles) B J Geraghty 2/ 5 3:57.80
2011 Good to Soft 7 French Opera 8 11 5 - 11121-9 41 days N J Henderson (1 miles) B J Geraghty 7/ 2 4:02.90
2010 Good to Soft 5 Master Minded 7 11 10 - 2111-13 90 days P F Nicholls (70 miles) Ruby Walsh 8/ 13 4:04.70
2008 Good to Soft 6 Master Minded 5 11 4 - F1F-2U1 35 days P F Nicholls (70 miles) Ruby Walsh 7/ 4 4:12.95
2007 Soft 8 Well Chief 8 11 0 - 3F1221 658 days D Pipe (108 miles) Timmy Murphy 5/ 2 4:07.00

Race Favourite Stats
Year Favourite Finish Position Winner Market Position
2025 3 5
2024 1 1
2023 3 3
2022 2 3
2021 1 1
2020 1 1
2018 1 1
2017 1 1
2016 1 1

Race Record
Distance Record Time
2m 92y 3:51.72

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