September 11 / 16.25 Newton Abbot

16.25

Good

Talk Tidy Marketing Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £10075.1
  • 3m 2f 105y
  • Class 2
  • 8 runners
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Talk Tidy Marketing Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

8/15 (Won)

  • Win: £1.50
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 00D6-11

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
2-2 for Emmet Mullins, hosing up in a 2m6f maiden at Cartmel (good to soft) and it was just as comfortable on his handicap debut at Bangor (2m7f, good) when beating an improving runner-up who has won easily since; well related and could easily make light of his 10lb rise.
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1st

10

25th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 1

14:20 Haydock

Slate Lane

10st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Emmet Mullins

Half-brother to very smart Chatham Street Lad; odds-on when unbeaten for Emmet Mullins in a maiden at Cartmel (2m6f, good to soft), novice handicap at Bangor (2m7f, good) and eight-runner handicap at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good to soft); the jockey moved a little more last time but this 5yo has basically been breezing through those races before winning with great authority and even today's 14lb rise might not have his measure.

7/2

1st

1

21st Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 2f 0y

17:21 Leopardstown

Slate Lane

12st 9lb

J: Michael O’Neill

T: Emmet Mullins

Three-time hurdle winner lately; might find this trip a bit sharp but still go well enough.

3/1

1st

5

11th Sep 2023

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 2

16:25 Newton Abbot

Slate Lane

11st 4lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Emmet Mullins

took keen hold, prominent, went second going easily 4 out, led before 2 out, edged left approaching last, shaken up run-in, easily

8/15

20/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: -61174 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
The winner of three handicap chases this year, the latest of them off an 8lb higher mark; however, has been well held in both disciplines the last twice and others appeal more.
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2nd

1

25th May 2026

Good

3m 5f 80y

Class 3

15:58 Cartmel

Tommie Beau

12st 0lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Seamus Mullins

No longer the force of old and inconsistent nowadays but he capitalised upon some significant help from the handicapper when winning Norfolk National at Fakenham (3m5f, good) three weeks ago and he is also very well suited by this track.

15/8

1st

3

4th May 2026

Good

3m 5f 24y

Class 3

16:38 Fakenham

Tommie Beau

11st 11lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Seamus Mullins

Gained three of his 14 wins here, including 2022 edition of this race, but has regressed and become inconsistent; didn't run badly in last month's Sussex National at Plumpton (3m4f, good; first-time cheekpieces) but younger rivals have much more appealing profiles.

14/1

6th

4

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 104y

Class 2

16:25 Plumpton

Tommie Beau

11st 2lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Seamus Mullins

He's won here three times and was second in this race in 2024 on his last Plumpton visit; on a reduced mark but this 11yo has struggled to get competitive on his last few starts and needs to turn things around in first-time cheekpieces.

25/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.90

Form: P12P15 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Beat Mr Yeats by a narrow margin at Stratford (3m2f) two runs back but he's hard to predict and fared less well on his return to that track (2m6f); too risky especially when there are appealing alternatives to consider.
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3

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

16:10 Taunton

Hunting Percival

11st 9lb

J: Mr Harvey Barfoot-Saunt

T: Tracey Barfoot-Saunt

A fair 2m6f/3m2f hurdles scorer for Syd Hosie in 2023; off 22 months and offered little for his new yard when beating only one in 3m Chepstow handicap 24 days ago; others are much preferred.

100/1

9th

3

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

16:55 Chepstow

Hunting Percival

12st 0lb

J: Mr Harvey Barfoot-Saunt

T: Tracey Barfoot-Saunt

Four-time hurdle winner (2m-3m2f, good/good to soft) but not since 2023; absent since well-held sixth at Plumpton (3m1f, good) for Syd Hosie in April 2024 and can only be watched on this stable debut.

50/1

6th

10

14th Apr 2024

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 3

15:15 Plumpton

Hunting Percival

10st 12lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Syd Hosie

prominent

33/1

Form: 1-F443 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Has been running well, last time finishing third with cheekpieces back on at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft); same headgear here and shouldn't be far away.
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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

Form: /1U26- CD

Last run: 303 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Two of his three handicap wins have been over C&D and not only is he on a fair mark but also goes well fresh; by no means dismissed under ideal conditions.
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5

10th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 54y

Class 4

14:23 Exeter

Valentino

11st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Jackie Du Plessis

held up in rear, not fluent 12th, briefly went third 14th, lost position gradually before 4 out

14/1

4th

5

25th Jun 2024

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

16:30 Newton Abbot

Valentino

11st 3lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Jackie Du Plessis

Two-time C&D winner; finished a 25l fifth of eight in September on the back of a lengthy absence and has not been sighted again since; on a good mark and has gone well fresh in the past but he has something to prove at present and can only be watched with blinkers now added.

25/1

5th

6

11th Sep 2023

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 2

16:25 Newton Abbot

Valentino

11st 1lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Jackie Du Plessis

in touch with leaders

10/1

Form: 632222 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Clearcut winner of this 12 months ago and followed up back here later in the month; higher in the weights this time and does look handicapped about right after his recent near misses; visor replaces usual cheekpieces.
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3

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Worcester

Mr Yeats

11st 10lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Stuck on a lengthy losing run and was well behind Boskill Borden here 12 days ago; the first-time tongue-tie needs to make a difference.

16/1

7th

2

25th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Worcester

Mr Yeats

11st 13lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Struggling before minor late gains at Market Rasen latest (2m5f, good) extended his losing run to 20; first drop into a 0-105 since July 2022 isn't sufficient on its own to persuade this is the day.

8/1

Form: 479-60 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner who stays well but signed off for Fergal O'Brien in modest form and his debut for this team was no better.
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6th

6

27th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

18:55 Stratford

Sammylou

11st 0lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Six-time hurdle winner who stays well and is usually ridden very patiently; well beaten on both appearances this season and not seen over fences since two unconvincing attempts in January 2020; given a good chance by the handicapper but still looks risky.

14/1

10th

2

14th Jun 2024

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

19:55 Newton Abbot

Sammylou

11st 13lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Gained three of his six hurdling wins over C&D; pulled up ten days ago, after a break, and won't be favoured by the forecast rain here but is too well handicapped to rule out and the return to this track is an obvious plus; usually ridden very patiently.

14/1

2

4th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:50 Southwell

Sammylou

11st 13lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

in rear

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 12-601 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Had struggled since returning from an absence but returned to winning ways at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) 23 days ago off 3lb lower; she was well placed that day in a steadily run five-runner race but has to be considered.
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0

2

25th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 118y

Class 3

14:40 Ascot

Go Chique

11st 11lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

prominent, lost position 4th, dropped to last 6th, pulled up before 7th

16/1

5th

2

24th Oct 2023

Good

2m 7f 25y

Class 3

16:00 Exeter

Go Chique

11st 12lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Bounced back to form to beat AJP Kingdom at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) in August but the form looks dubious, given that several flights were omitted and the race developed into a sprint; quickly back in the doldrums on latest outing; others look much safer.

14/1

0

1

11th Sep 2023

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 2

16:25 Newton Abbot

Go Chique

12st 0lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

led, headed and prominent 5th, weakened quickly after 3 out, soon pulled up

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £5.10
Straight Forecast £6.04
Tricast £57.02
Trifecta £49.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Slate Lane

TOPSPEED:

Mr Yeats

LAMBOURN:

Go Chique

WEST COUNTRY:

Valentino

RP RATINGS:

Slate Lane

POSTDATA:

Slate Lane

The Times:

Slate Lane

Telegraph:

Slate Lane

The Guardian:

Slate Lane

Daily Mail:

Slate Lane

D Express:

Slate Lane

Daily Mirror:

Slate Lane

The Sun:

Slate Lane

The Star:

Slate Lane

Daily Record:

Slate Lane