April 08 / 14.50 Newton Abbot

14.50

Heavy

cornwallofficefurniture.com Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6616.88
  • 3m 2f 105y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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cornwallofficefurniture.com Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.70

Form: -43331

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Had been looking a shade disappointing but seems to require a thorough test of stamina and won with a bit in hand at Plumpton last month (3m1f, made all); 7lb rise negated by Ned Fox's claim and, even though he may have opposition up front, makes plenty of appeal after just six career starts.
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5th

4

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:48 Carlisle

Ramo

11st 10lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

Hasn't won since Ludlow success in November 2023 (2m5f, good to soft); two fair runs over this sort of trip at Market Rasen and Ffos Las in February and could go well again.

6/1

2nd

3

20th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

16:52 Ffos Las

Ramo

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Best effort for two years when under 4l behind Gold In The Rivers at Market Rasen latest (2m7f, soft), passing stopping rivals having lost his pitch; 2lb swing with that rival and yard back among winners in the meantime.

7/2

3rd

4

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

14:20 Market Rasen

Ramo

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Well handicapped on old form but didn't fire during light campaign last season and was tailed off when reappearing in December; revival needed.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 843533 C BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Dour staying chaser who has performed respectably on his latest two starts; won off 15lb higher the last time he raced over hurdles (in December 2020); hard to think he'll be capable of that now but likely to be plugging away to the bitter end.
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3rd

8

27th Jun 2023

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

19:30 Newton Abbot

Premier Dtroice

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Katy Price

Seemingly back in good form at Warwick (3m2f, good) last month, where he battled on well to press Nickelsonthedime in the closing stages, but was last of five when favourite at Fontwell 11 days ago and it's hard to know what to expect from him here.

11/2

5th

3

16th Jun 2023

Good

3m 1f 166y

Class 4

19:55 Fontwell

Premier Dtroice

11st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Katy Price

pressed leader, led after 1st, pressed leader when headed 3rd, ridden after 3 out, stayed on until no extra inside final 110yds

5/1

2nd

3

31st May 2023

Good To Firm

3m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Warwick

Premier Dtroice

11st 9lb

J: Mr Zac Baker

T: Katy Price

Thorough stayer who was placed in two chases and a hurdle towards end of last season; probably on a good mark over hurdles but needs to bounce back quickly from lacklustre run over fences a fortnight ago; fully effective on good ground; unproven on good to firm.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 311112 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Much improved in a tongue-strap even if winning run came to an end at Chepstow last month; still ran well there and another 5lb rise might not stop him if he stays 3m2f (unraced beyond an extended 2m5f).
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5

8th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Worcester

Barrier Peaks

11st 3lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Chancing his arm at 3m2f didn't come off last month but previously in fine form this year, winning first four starts at about 2m5f (heavy and good to soft) then running at least as well in defeat at Chepstow in March; should go well again if latest run hasn't taken the sting out of him.

11/2

3rd

4

8th Apr 2023

Heavy

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

14:50 Newton Abbot

Barrier Peaks

11st 9lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: David Pipe

prominent in chasing group

11/4

2nd

3

23rd Mar 2023

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

15:45 Chepstow

Barrier Peaks

11st 13lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: David Pipe

midfield

9/4

Form: -22521 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
All three hurdle wins at Taunton (won a bumper here), the latest when cruising home over 3m (heavy) last week; that wasn't much of a contest and he's 6lb higher but is clearly in fine fettle.
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6th

8

10th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

14:25 Ffos Las

Iberio

11st 3lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

All three wins over hurdles were at Taunton, latest over 3m on heavy in March 2023; chasing last term and ended his time with the Hobbs/White stable on some low notes; pulled up after an early error over fences (0-6 in that sphere) 12 days ago on stable/seasonal debut; well treated on best efforts.

14/1

6th

8

10th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

14:25 Ffos Las

Iberio

11st 3lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

pressed leader early, raced in second 2nd, prominent from 6th, not fluent 3 out, soon weakened

14/1

15

29th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 54y

Class 4

14:35 Chepstow

Iberio

11st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Three-time hurdle winner; yet build upon last autumn's promising chase debut for the Hobbs/White stable and has been absent since March but is on a good mark for today's stable debut; cheekpieces removed.

12/1

Form: -21454 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 8lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Doughty veteran who won off 3lb higher last November; beaten at least 25l in three subsequent starts and needs a return to his best; visor on for first time (mixed messages from headgear changes in the past).
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3

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

15:00 Exeter

Bobo Mac

12st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Tom Symonds

A teenager now and no longer the force of old but was placed three consecutive times before clinging on to win by a short head at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) in February; pulled nicely clear of the others with a next-time-out winner there, so a 4lb rise is arguably lenient.

9/2

3

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

15:00 Exeter

Bobo Mac

12st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Tom Symonds

A teenager now and no longer the force of old but was placed three consecutive times before clinging on to win by a short head at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) in February; pulled nicely clear of the others with a next-time-out winner there, so a 4lb rise is arguably lenient.

9/2

1st

6

1st Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

14:30 Ffos Las

Bobo Mac

11st 5lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Tom Symonds

towards rear

6/1

Form: /1/57-

Last run: 385 days

W: 10st 2lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Popped up at Exeter two years ago (after 18 months off) so absence of more than a year no great concern; both wins on quicker ground and also has to race from 10lb out of the handicap; aids have been worn separately.
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4th

5

23rd Jul 2023

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

15:35 Newton Abbot

Itsaboutime

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Helen Nelmes

towards rear, jumped left 1st, jumped left 2nd, not fluent 4th

40/1

6th

7

10th May 2023

Good

3m 1f 166y

Class 4

18:45 Fontwell

Itsaboutime

10st 2lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Helen Nelmes

His wins have come on good and faster ground; a 13yo now and well beaten on his recent return from an absence.

50/1

6th

7

8th Apr 2023

Heavy

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

14:50 Newton Abbot

Itsaboutime

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Helen Nelmes

ran in snatches and jumped left on occasions, in rear, squeezed through on inner and rapid headway to lead before 5th, jumped badly left and headed 7th

33/1

Form: -7PF31

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
By no means the easiest (takes a lot of urging) but can prove hard to overtake, as he showed at Uttoxeter (both wins there) a week ago; happiest if able to dominate but 4lb rise against in-form rivals demands more.
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3

5th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Lingfield

Carlow Farmer

11st 10lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Anthony Charlton

Both wins gained at Uttoxeter; can take plenty of driving and again he raced lazily when tailed off at Fontwell on final sighting last May; goes on the ground and stays well, but others appeal more.

25/1

6th

3

18th May 2023

Good

3m 1f 166y

Class 4

20:15 Fontwell

Carlow Farmer

11st 7lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Milton Harris

raced lazily at times, in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st, reminder after 5th, pushed along before 10th, ridden and weakened after 3 out, tailed off

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £20.60
Straight Forecast £23.92
Trifecta £88.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ramo

POSTDATA:

Iberio

TOPSPEED:

Barrier Peaks

The Star:

Carlow Farmer

RP Ratings:

Ramo

Telegraph:

Ramo

Daily Mirror:

Ramo

The Sun:

Ramo

Daily Record:

Ramo

The Guardian:

Iberio

Daily Mail:

Iberio

D Express:

Iberio

WEST COUNTRY:

Barrier Peaks

The Times:

Barrier Peaks