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GoodNewton Abbot Racecourse On Facebook Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4805.18
- 2m 0f 167y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
1/2 (Won)
- Win: £1.40
- Place: £1.10
Form: 11 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
29th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 146y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
5-10 over hurdles, including wins under Freddie Keighley at Fontwell (2m1f) and Taunton (2m3f, good) on two of his last three outings; respected even though he's never raced over this far (he worked his way to the front late on for that 2m3f win) and has been raised another 5lb. |
4/1 |
|
1st 2 |
26th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 162y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Useful Flat stayer who won his first three starts over hurdles (2m-2m1f) last summer but he's been held back in this sphere in last three runs; mark is falling and he is still unexposed over hurdles but needs to raise his game back in trip; all of his hurdle wins have been on good but he seems versatile ground-wise. |
7/1 |
11/4
- Place: £1.10
Form: 2631-2 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
9th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Made it two wins in a row when scoring on handicap debut at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) in October and improved form in defeat the next twice, most recently third in 4yo Grade 3 at Fairyhouse (2m, yielding) in November; others may have greater potential but he might not be far away. |
13/2 |
|
2 |
9th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
held up in last but in touch with leaders, going okay when stumbled badly and lost action 3 out, soon pulled up |
13/2 |
|
3rd 4 |
30th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Drew nicely clear to make winning handicap debut at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) last month; took a giant leap forward when splitting Givemefive and Bottler'secret at Cheltenham; had the fitness edge that day but is worth his place in the field. |
15/2 |
6/1
- Place: £1.20
Form: 52
Last run: 53 days
W: 10st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
C&D seconds either side of January's Leicester win (1m7f, heavy) speak well of his effectiveness around galloping tracks with at least some give underfoot; drying forecast worries more than latest 1lb rise. |
5/1 |
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2nd 8 |
21st Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Close second over C&D (good to soft) just after Christmas and went one better at Leicester (1m7f, heavy) last month; up in grade today but latest 3lb rise does not look excessive and he's evidently in good nick. |
5/1 |
|
1st 1 |
20th Jan 2026 Soft 1m 7f 113y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Just 1-9 over hurdles but has performed well on both outings this season, more recently when a close second at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) last month; likely to be suited by this stiff, right-handed track (gained his win at Sandown) and the soft ground; commands respect. |
9/4 |
50/1
Form: 9-
Last run: 222 days
W: 10st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
30th Jan 2025 Heavy 2m 3f 179y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Some useful Flat form in 2023 and his hurdle mark continues to fall, but tailed off/pulled up the last twice and needs to turn things around. |
20/1 |
|
9 |
30th Jan 2025 Heavy 2m 3f 179y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Some useful Flat form in 2023 and his hurdle mark continues to fall, but tailed off/pulled up the last twice and needs to turn things around. |
20/1 |
|
5 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Not beaten far when fifth from off the pace over C&D two runs back and it was over 2m when never counting at Chepstow; this race looks more suitable. |
33/1 |
66/1
Form: 6378
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 |
3rd Jun 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Unable to justify strong market support when only third on his two starts this spring (2m7f/3m1f) and now 0-10 over hurdles; needs to find something extra here. |
11/2 |
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9th 8 |
3rd Jun 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Unable to justify strong market support when only third on his two starts this spring (2m7f/3m1f) and now 0-10 over hurdles; needs to find something extra here. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 6 |
5th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Unable to justify good market support when only third of five at Ascot (2m7f, good) in March, after a break, but that was still a pretty good effort and he remains unexposed over stayings trip; major player in this lower-grade race. |
7/4 |
25/1
Form: P-
Last run: 232 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Has slipped to his last winning mark but he's proving difficult to win with and was well held at Wincanton in April last time; cheekpieces return and, while he copes with most ground, he's likely to be playing for minor honours at best. |
13/2 |
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7th 4 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Has slipped to a good mark but didn't really find any improvement (based on early-season form) for this new headgear combination when a wilting fourth here last month; needs to find extra. |
4/1 |
|
4th 3 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Needs to rebound quickly from heavy defeat here (2m5f, heavy) a fortnight ago but made the frame over C&D (good to soft/soft) on consecutive outings beforehand and has slipped to a good mark; player if back on song in first-time blinkers. |
7/1 |
100/1
Form: 994/P
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 16 |
28th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
0-8 and was beaten when unseating in Prairie Diamond's race last week at Wincanton; blinkers added. |
66/1 |
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11th 16 |
28th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
0-8 and was beaten when unseating in Prairie Diamond's race last week at Wincanton; blinkers added. |
66/1 |
|
10 |
21st Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 179y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Open to improvement if cutting out the mistakes but his claims aren't overly compelling based on his first two handicap performances; now 0-7. |
20/1 |
100/1
Form: 69
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 |
31st Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Went close on Irish point debut in May but was tailed off in two Uttoxeter novice hurdles last month; stable has much stronger claims with Razzle Dazzle Boy. |
100/1 |
|
9th 3 |
26th Jul 2024 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Bought for 48,000euros after going close on Irish point debut in May but was tailed off (albeit on soft ground) when 33-1 for C&D novice hurdle on recent rules debut. |
16/1 |
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6th 3 |
9th Jul 2024 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Went close in good-ground Irish point on debut in May and changed hands for 48,000euros soon afterwards; has pretty good standard to reach on hurdling debut but he's an interesting recruit for Tim Vaughton. |
16/1 |
40/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (4) |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Regressed since notching a slow-ground hat-trick early in his 3yo season and he was well beaten on reappearance (6f, good to firm); dropped another 4lb but he's unproven over this trip; lots to prove. |
9/1 |
|
5 (5) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Regressed since notching a soft-ground hat-trick early in his 3yo season and is entitled to need this after nine months off; only run once on ground faster than good, when a beaten-favourite, so these conditions would be a concern. |
25/1 |
|
9th 3 (8) |
16th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Rattled off a hat-trick during the first half of 2023, all on good to soft or slower; not a lot to shout about since, however. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
31st Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
First foal; dam low-grade hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to fairly useful chaser Reel Missile; has pretty good standard to reach on debut; probably best watched. |
25/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £1.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £2.08 |
| Trifecta | £3.00 |
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