August 22 / 15.00 Newton Abbot

15.00

Good

Joe And Sophie Finally Got Married Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4983.08
  • 2m 0f 167y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Joe And Sophie Finally Got Married Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 568-31 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 10lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has burst into life in latest two starts, gaining the breakthrough win (at the 17th attempt) at Uttoxeter last month; 6lb rise in a probably stronger contest demands further improvement.
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3rd

5

28th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

18:15 Market Rasen

Saddlers Quest

10st 11lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Debra Hamer

Won three on the trot over 2m/2m1f last summer (good/good to soft); may have needed the race after a break and wind surgery when last of five at Newton Abbot (2m1f, soft) last time; better ground should suit as well.

7/1

5th

2

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

16:25 Newton Abbot

Saddlers Quest

11st 9lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Debra Hamer

Completed a hat-trick when pipping Karannelle in this race a year ago and looked back in good form when close fourth over C&D (good); slightly disappointing later in June on latest outing but seems quite versatile regarding ground and features prominently in calculations; had wind op in July.

3/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 766-4

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Maiden; handicap debut after three outings in novices where she has shown ability; fourth to a stable companion at Stratford in the latest and possibilities off this opening mark; takes a good hold.
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4

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Worcester

Isabella Bee

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Three wins over hurdles; won a 2m handicap chase quite well here last August but beaten 17l on either side of her fall at Ludlow (2m4f), where she was in contention four out; might be better for a break and hard to dismiss.

11/2

3rd

1

16th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 4

13:53 Uttoxeter

Isabella Bee

12st 0lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

led, headed 3 out, lost ground and hampered 2 out, weakened approaching last

3/1

3rd

1

16th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 4

13:53 Uttoxeter

Isabella Bee

12st 0lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

led, headed after 3 out, weakening when hampered 2 out

3/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 2-4434 CD

Last run: 60 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Hold-up performer who is best coming off a strong pace; has run well most starts this season and goes well at this track; wind surgery since latest outing and each-way prospects, at least, if all goes to plan.
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1

13th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

20:25 Newton Abbot

Karannelle

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: David Rees

Has won three times here, including over C&D; may have needed the run after a break when seventh of nine finishers over C&D (good) nine days ago; not out of this.

8/1

7th

1

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

16:35 Newton Abbot

Karannelle

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: David Rees

Has won three times here, including over C&D; below par on her last two starts of last season; yet to win when fresh but has run well after a break; on a competitive mark if she is ready.

12/1

Form: 9-PB03 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Dual winner in Ireland but British form has been rather patchy; third at Worcester two starts ago but well beaten on the Flat this month; others have less to prove.
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11th

7

12th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

2m 0f 161y

Class 5

16:00 Exeter

Pepsiwithacap

11st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Both wins in Ireland, a 7f AW handicap and a maiden hurdle on good; up and down in ten runs for this yard but was bang there in the latest at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good to soft); hard to rule out.

9/1

3rd

4

11th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:00 Newton Abbot

Pepsiwithacap

11st 1lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

prominent

9/1

8th

7

2nd Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:27 Newton Abbot

Pepsiwithacap

10st 12lb

J: David Noonan

T: David Pipe

Belied 50-1 odds when very respectable fourth over C&D (good) 11 days ago and is 1lb lower now but her record in Britain is very mixed and others in this line-up are more persuasive.

14/1

Form: 58-754

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Point winner in May; not beaten too far in latest two handicap attempts but deal more required if she is to gain a first hurdle success.
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8th

15

13th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

16:40 Chepstow

Citizen Jane

10st 2lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Ryan Potter

Soundly beaten on all three starts for new stable this year and now 0-11 over hurdles; not written off just yet but could be considered only if lively in the betting; tongue-tie (worn for last two races) left off.

25/1

Form: P-8473 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won a claimer last November; handicap form for current yard has been moderate, finishing behind three of these when seventh at Worcester two starts ago; fair third at Stratford since but this looks tougher.
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4th

8

12th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Worcester

Coastal Sun

10st 4lb

J: Will Featherstone

T: Jamie Snowden

Won a Ludlow claimer last November; beaten in eight handicaps but only 4l and 7l away in her last two; Will Featherstone's 10lb claim comes in handy; possible.

5/1

6th

13

22nd Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

15:00 Newton Abbot

Coastal Sun

10st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Won a claimer last November; handicap form for current yard has been moderate, finishing behind three of these when seventh at Worcester two starts ago; fair third at Stratford since but this looks tougher.

12/1

3rd

10

23rd Jul 2023

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:20 Stratford

Coastal Sun

10st 3lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Won a claiming hurdle for previous yard; respectable 10l fourth over C&D in June before a lesser effort at Worcester; not overly convincing.

12/1

Form: 4U-922

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Maiden; much improved in blinkers on latest two starts, finishing runner-up at this track in both; makes handicap debut off a feasible mark and enters the argument, especially if avoiding errors.
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4th

2

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 40y

Class 5

16:45 Taunton

Ryders Rock

10st 11lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Made a winning chasing debut at Newton Abbot (2m5f) in May; failed to stay 3m1f when fourth there subsequently but shaped encouragingly reverted to hurdles after seven months off when third in 2m2f Exeter handicap 18 days ago; merits serious consideration back in this sphere.

7/2

3rd

8

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 111y

Class 5

17:18 Exeter

Ryders Rock

10st 12lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Has switched to fences this term, winning in May but regressing in two summer starts; only 1-18 over hurdles and she has never won away from Newton Abbot.

12/1

4th

4

21st Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:20 Newton Abbot

Ryders Rock

11st 4lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Battled on from unlikely position to score by 8l here (2m5f, good) on chasing debut in May, an eventful race in which the clear leader fell two out, but it's wise to treat that piece of form with a degree of caution; only fourth of six at Fontwell (2m3f, good) last time; tries a new trip today.

7/1

Form: 3-3740

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Maiden; ran well when fourth at Worcester in June but was already struggling when a blunder put paid to her chance at the same track latest; still relatively unexposed but shapes as if a longer trip might suit.
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9th

12

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

20:00 Stratford

Energy Two

10st 13lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Third in two maiden hurdles last spring (good/good to soft); largely consistent but needs to pull out more to break her duck.

12/1

7th

10

18th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Worcester

Energy Two

10st 11lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Has largely run consistently and wasn't beaten that far at Newton Abbot on her latest start, even though only finishing eighth; perhaps the step up in trip will unlock the necessary improvement needed for her to go close.

14/1

8th

11

22nd Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

15:00 Newton Abbot

Energy Two

10st 10lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Maiden; ran well when fourth at Worcester in June but was already struggling when a blunder put paid to her chance at the same track latest; still relatively unexposed but shapes as if a longer trip might suit.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 467P-1 C

Last run: 97 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
28-1 winner over slightly longer trip here in May; fortunate then but it still represented a major step forward; 2lb higher mark in a stronger race asks more of her on return from three months off.
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2nd

5

19th Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 5

13:55 Fakenham

Caitlins Court

10st 6lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Jimmy Frost

jumped right on occasions, took keen hold, in touch with leaders, mistake 1st, headway and went second after 9th, disputed lead 11th, led clearly when hit 4 out, headed last, soon no extra

11/1

2nd

5

19th Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 5

13:55 Fakenham

Caitlins Court

10st 6lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Jimmy Frost

jumped right on occasions, took keen hold, in touch with leaders, mistake 1st, headway and went second after 9th, disputed lead 11th, led clearly when hit 4 out, headed last, soon no extra

11/1

Form: 935/

Last run: 798 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in four Flat starts this summer, after being absent for 18 months; handicap debut as a hurdler (placed in one of three attempts two years ago); others have far less to prove.
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4th

8

17th Oct 2023

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

16:45 Hereford

Ocean Reach

10st 5lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Richard Price

Kept on for modest third from out of the weights in two selling handicaps in recent weeks, more recently on slower-than-ideal ground at Newton Abbot (2m2f, soft); that form isn't anything to get excited about but she's 14lb lower off her correct mark here.

11/2

3rd

8

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

14:45 Newton Abbot

Ocean Reach

10st 2lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Richard Price

took keen hold, midfield, outpaced 3 out, stayed on and went third approaching last, never near to challenge

10/1

5th

8

18th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Worcester

Ocean Reach

11st 1lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Richard Price

Didn't fare too badly when third in a Stratford seller this month; 8lb out of the handicap there and can race off her true mark now, which helps; place prospects but only 1-39 in her career.

14/1

Form: 412126 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Two wins already this season but not at her best when only sixth to Saddlers Quest at Uttoxeter last month; may well bounce back but probably needs a better effort to win this; favourite for her last four starts.
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8th

8

(4)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Vision Of Hope

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Touched off on Flat in May and over hurdles in July; well beaten on last two starts (Flat/hurdles) but she won at this track two winters back and also had serious form here early in 2024, so she can't be dismissed.

14/1

8th

8

(4)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Vision Of Hope

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Touched off on Flat in May and over hurdles in July; well beaten on last two starts (Flat/hurdles) but she won at this track two winters back and also had serious form here early in 2024, so she can't be dismissed.

14/1

12/1

Form: 0-0004

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Not beaten too far on this month's stable debut at Worcester but that took her career record to 0-32; stable also runs Karannelle.
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10th

12

12th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

2m 0f 161y

Class 5

16:00 Exeter

Grinn

10st 6lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: David Rees

Longstanding maiden who has finished tailed off in her last two runs; opposable.

66/1

9th

9

18th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Worcester

Grinn

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: David Rees

Maiden after 33 starts; shaped quite well on last month's stable debut over 2m here but tailed off at Newton Abbot since; Sean Bowen aboard but others have more pressing claims.

20/1

12th

9

22nd Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

15:00 Newton Abbot

Grinn

11st 0lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: David Rees

Not beaten too far on this month's stable debut at Worcester but that took her career record to 0-32; stable also runs Karannelle.

12/1

Form: 25-220

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Maiden; second to a subsequent dual winner at Worcester in June, on her handicap debut, and considered on that; well beaten at the same track since and has been sold out of Charlie Longsdon's for £5,000.
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1

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

20:00 Stratford

Three Macks

11st 12lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Sophie Leech

0-17 under both codes but placed in four of her eight starts over hurdles, all at around 2m on good or slower; on a competitive mark for her first start since last August and could be involved if she's ready.

14/1

0

5

22nd Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

15:00 Newton Abbot

Three Macks

11st 6lb

J: Miss Roisin Leech

T: Sophie Leech

Maiden; second to a subsequent dual winner at Worcester in June, on her handicap debut, and considered on that; well beaten at the same track since and has been sold out of Charlie Longsdon's for £5,000.

16/1

11th

3

10th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Worcester

Three Macks

11st 12lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

midfield, pushed along before 3 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £18.10
Straight Forecast £14.44
Tricast £98.87
Trifecta £143.70

Selections

The Times:

Saddlers Quest

WEST COUNTRY:

Ryder's Rock

POSTDATA:

Vision Of Hope

D Express:

Isabella Bee

LAMBOURN:

Coastal Sun

Daily Mail:

Caitlin's Court

RP RATINGS:

Pepsiwithacap

SPOTLIGHT:

Karannelle

Daily Mirror:

Ryder's Rock

The Guardian:

Vision Of Hope

Telegraph:

Saddlers Quest

The Sun:

Saddlers Quest

The Star:

Saddlers Quest

Daily Record:

Saddlers Quest