June 24 / 20.27 Newton Abbot

20.27

Good

EBCS Leisure Giddy Up Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 3m 2f 105y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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EBCS Leisure Giddy Up Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 456-23

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Made a quiet start for this stable but has improved on his last two runs up to around this trip, finishing a good third of seven off this mark at Ffos las (3m, good to soft) 19 days ago; should stay this far and likely to be in the mix again with the returning Shane Fenelon's claim a positive.
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4

20th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 4

16:20 Ffos Las

Jacks Jury

11st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Barry John Murphy

1-13 over hurdles; didn't go unbacked on chase debut when beaten under 4l by Loki's Mischief over 2m5f here recently and he's 7lb better off with the winner; clear claims.

3/1

3rd

5

5th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:22 Ffos Las

Jacks Jury

11st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Barry John Murphy

Stable debut when winning a 2m4f hurdle here in March (soft) but hasn't built on that, albeit after going up 7lb; remains to be seen what he'll make of fences.

14/1

Form: PPPV-5

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ended a run of non-completions when finishing fifth of seven over C&D last time (Presenting Yeats behind); although that was an improved effort, it did appear to stretch his stamina; much more required again from out of the weights.
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6

14th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

16:17 Newton Abbot

I Love You Sivola

10st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Helen Nelmes

Has had just the one win, gained in a French chase back in 2022, and there's little in recent hurdle form to suggest he's about to add to that; 6lb out of the handicap.

20/1

9th

17

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

14:20 Exeter

I Love You Sivola

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Helen Nelmes

Gained only win (from 43 starts) in a French chase in 2022 and recent hurdling form does not suggest he's poised to add to his tally.

50/1

5th

11

24th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

20:27 Newton Abbot

I Love You Sivola

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Helen Nelmes

Ended a run of non-completions when finishing fifth of seven over C&D last time (Presenting Yeats behind); although that was an improved effort, it did appear to stretch his stamina; much more required again from out of the weights.

50/1

Form: 81-756 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Has struggled to recapture the form that saw him successful at Stratford (3m2f, good) off 2lb lower in April; not one to dismiss lightly but recent efforts temper enthusiasm.
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7

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:17 Worcester

Presenting Yeats

11st 3lb

J: Miss Heidi Palin

T: Richard Hawker

Quirky customer who is often reluctant to jump off; won at Stratford (3m2f, good) in April, after a break, and is now back on the same mark, but recent efforts were below that level and he's never easy to predict.

16/1

7th

8

24th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

20:27 Newton Abbot

Presenting Yeats

10st 9lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Richard Hawker

Has struggled to recapture the form that saw him successful at Stratford (3m2f, good) off 2lb lower in April; not one to dismiss lightly but recent efforts temper enthusiasm.

20/1

14/1

Form: 19353- D

Last run: 218 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
2-20 over hurdles, the latest win off 1lb lower at Fontwell (3m2f, good) just over a year ago but she has failed to match that level since; returns from a break and is out of the handicap but the step back up in trip should suit.
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4

21st Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

16:00 Exeter

Danzini

10st 6lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Keiran Burke

Has won good-ground handicaps at 3m and 3m2f; hard to dismiss off this mark despite being below par the last twice.

10/1

7th

9

21st Aug 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

17:00 Newton Abbot

Danzini

10st 9lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Keiran Burke

Safely held over C&D in June but that was her first start for seven months and she's now back on the same mark as when winning at Fontwell (3m2f, good) last spring; contender if she comes on from that reappearance run.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: /57F8-

Last run: 231 days

W: 12st 0lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Consistent in points this year without winning, but this represents a much different challenge back over hurdles off top weight; others have more pressing claims.
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7

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:55 Worcester

Dorrells Pierji

11st 9lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: D Summersby

Multiple winner in points and under rules but a 12yo now and has offered little in handicap hurdles at Newton Abbot this summer; tongue-tie tried.

33/1

6

20th Jul 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

16:42 Newton Abbot

Dorrells Pierji

11st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: D Summersby

Six point wins, most recently last June; rarely runs over hurdles now and has been well beaten on last two attempts, most recently over C&D in June; often hooded, cheekpieces back on.

25/1

1

24th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

20:27 Newton Abbot

Dorrells Pierji

12st 0lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: D Summersby

Consistent in points this year without winning, but this represents a much different challenge back over hurdles off top weight; others have more pressing claims.

33/1

Form: 7PP-21

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Showed little in four runs in points this year but returned to rules with a good second in a Newton Abbot hunter chase (3m2f, good) last month, then bettered that when winning a handicap chase at Stratford (2m6f, good) last week for this stable, ridden by Tom Broughton; reverts to hurdles off the same mark and should be competitive again.
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1st

2

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 205y

Class 4

20:20 Stratford

Gateau De Miel

11st 9lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

His second success over fences came at this track (2m6f, good) last June; has been beaten in hunter chases/points since and makes stable debut; may be better suited by 3m but not out of this.

2/1

4th

2

7th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 54y

Class 4

17:10 Exeter

Gateau De Miel

12st 2lb

J: Mr Thomas Stanley

T: Myles Osborne

18-1 when pulled up in Macklin's race here last month and only third of four runners in subsequent point.

25/1

6

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 54y

Class 5

17:13 Exeter

Gateau De Miel

12st 2lb

J: Mr Thomas Stanley

T: Myles Osborne

Won Class 4 Stratford handicap (2m6f, good) last June and returned from layoff with creditable second in Wincanton hunter chase (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago; that form puts him on the premises here and he stays 3m perfectly well but he's far too inconsistent to rely upon.

10/1

Form: 7F74-2

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Has struggled with consistency since winning off 5lb lower last spring but his recent return when a good second to a thriving rival at Worcester (2m7f, good to soft) was close to a personal best; he needs to back that up off 3lb higher.
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4th

3

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

3m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Warwick

Spitalfield

11st 8lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Ended string of heavy defeats when third in first-time cheekpieces here (3m1f, good; handes soft) last month but didn't find much in the closing stages, and it's hard to tell whether he'll build on that performance.

11/2

3rd

1

4th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 5y

Class 5

15:50 Warwick

Spitalfield

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Only 1-24 and that win was nearly two years ago; he was in no form earlier this year and plenty depends on whether cheekpieces can trigger something; he's dropped to a good mark.

9/2

8th

9

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 4

15:50 Haydock

Spitalfield

11st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Sole win came off just 1lb higher in May 2024; some creditable efforts subsequently but his hurdling has often held him back and he's been tailed off all three starts since January.

16/1

Form: 745-1 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Took a good step forward after wind surgery and fitted with a tongue-tie to win over 2m5f here this month (well backed), staying on well; has stamina to prove over this far but he's unexposed and fairly treated off a mark of 103 for handicap debut; key player.
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7

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

14:10 Uttoxeter

Keel Strand

11st 9lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Paul Nicholls

Progressive 5yo who won three in a row at Newton Abbot in June/July (2m5f-3m2f, good); found things a bit tougher when upped in grade over C&D last time, though, and the ground may turn against him today.

3/1

8

27th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

15:37 Uttoxeter

Keel Strand

10st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Improving 5yo who comes here after three consecutive wins at Newton Abbot (2m5f-3m2f, good); hiked up in grade today but the form of his latest success was recently given a boost by the clear runner-up; needs to be taken very seriously.

15/8

1

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

14:33 Newton Abbot

Keel Strand

12st 6lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Paul Nicholls

Lightly raced point runner-up who won a C&D novice (good) last month in a first-time tongue-tie (retained since) and followed up on handicap debut here (3m2f, good); did it readily and has strong claims under 7lb penalty.

11/10

Form: 2V-222 D BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Generally consistent 9yo who has found one too good on his last four starts, including when turned over at short odds latest; still 7lb above last summer's win and, while he should be thereabouts again, he'll likely prove vulnerable to less-exposed rivals for the win.
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4th

7

20th Jul 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

16:42 Newton Abbot

Dear Ralphy

11st 1lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Several good efforts in defeat since 3m2f win at Fontwell (good) in June 2024, although his form did dip over C&D last time out; versatile regarding the ground and can be competitive on the earlier runs.

5/1

6

24th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

20:27 Newton Abbot

Dear Ralphy

11st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Generally consistent 9yo who has found one too good on his last four starts, including when turned over at short odds latest; still 7lb above last summer's win and, while he should be thereabouts again, he'll likely prove vulnerable to less-exposed rivals for the win.

5/1

2nd

3

26th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 4

14:01 Huntingdon

Dear Ralphy

11st 2lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Anthony Honeyball

Largely consistent 9yo who lost out only by a head in first-time visor at Fontwell (3m2f, good) 19 days ago and again ran well when second over C&D (good) on Tuesday; Chad Bament looks excellent value for his 8lb claim against other conditional riders today; major player.

2/1

Form: U36F-3

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
0-11 over hurdles but returned from layoff/wind surgery with promising third of seven here (2m5f, good) last month and could have untapped potential over this longer trip; one to consider.
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9

24th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

20:27 Newton Abbot

Borderline

10st 6lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Jeremy Scott

0-11 over hurdles but returned from layoff/wind surgery with promising third of seven here (2m5f, good) last month and could have untapped potential over this longer trip; one to consider.

10/1

7

28th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

16:18 Newton Abbot

Borderline

10st 2lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Jeremy Scott

No wins in 13; has each-way claims on his best form and has undergone wind surgery since last seen; could have a part to play if resuming in good order; 1lb out of the weights.

20/1

Non-runners

Pirates Tale

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Payout
Exacta £21.20
Straight Forecast £16.75
Tricast £126.09
Trifecta £173.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Keel Strand

RP RATINGS:

Gateau De Miel

TOPSPEED:

Borderline

Daily Mirror:

Spitalfield

Daily Record:

Dear Ralphy

WEST COUNTRY:

Keel Strand

Daily Mail:

Keel Strand

D Express:

Keel Strand

The Sun:

Keel Strand

The Star:

Borderline

POSTDATA:

Gateau De Miel

The Times:

Gateau De Miel

Telegraph:

Gateau De Miel

The Guardian:

Gateau De Miel