June 27 / 17.15 Newton Abbot

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Janet Denning Fifehead Farms Memorial Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

Prize money: £4953.34
2m 0f 167y
Class 5
9 runners

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Janet Denning Fifehead Farms Memorial Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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1st

Clearance

J: Mr Zac Baker

T: Michael Blake

5/1 (Won)

Win: £6.20
Place: £1.70

Form: 42P-45 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict

Close fourth in race that has worked out well at Fontwell (2m3f, good) last month and was unlucky to be messed about by a loose horse when only fifth there (2m1f, good) on latest outing; now 2lb lower than when winning over C&D last spring; high on the list.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 6 (7)	24th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6	20:15 Southwell (AW) Clearance 9st 10lb J: Luke Catton T: Michael Blake	dwelt start, in rear	33/1
4th 3	6th Oct 2023 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 3	16:07 Fontwell Clearance 11st 4lb J: Tom Cannon T: Michael Blake	Won three times on good ground at Newton Abbot during the summer; dropped his guard when a remote third at Stratford but still on a fair mark if bouncing back from that.	10/1
3rd 1	9th Sep 2023 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 4	16:15 Stratford Clearance 12st 0lb J: Tom Cannon T: Michael Blake	prominent, dropped to last when outpaced after 2 out, no chance but kept on run-in, went third again final strides	4/1

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7th

(7)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

9st 10lb

dwelt start, in rear

33/1

4th

6th Oct 2023

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 3

11st 4lb

Won three times on good ground at Newton Abbot during the summer; dropped his guard when a remote third at Stratford but still on a fair mark if bouncing back from that.

10/1

3rd

9th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

12st 0lb

prominent, dropped to last when outpaced after 2 out, no chance but kept on run-in, went third again final strides

4/1

2nd

Enthused

J: Mr Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

5/2

Place: £1.60

Form: 34-413 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict

In good form this spring, most notably when opening hurdling account at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) last month; can cope with today's drop back in trip and will probably be on the premises again.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
0 2	27th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 1	15:55 Cheltenham Enthused 11st 2lb J: Harry Cobden T: James Owen	The only of these with a Flat background and he's taken well to hurdling, progressing at a rate of knots in handicaps on his favoured good ground; it's difficult to gauge how far the momentum gathered in shallower waters might take him but he was never better than last time at Huntingdon.	20/1
1st 2	17th Oct 2023 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4	17:00 Huntingdon Enthused 11st 13lb J: Mr Alex Chadwick T: James Owen	raced in second, pressed leader 3 out, pushed along to lead before 2 out, good jump last, went clear run-in, readily	5/2

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27th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

11st 2lb

The only of these with a Flat background and he's taken well to hurdling, progressing at a rate of knots in handicaps on his favoured good ground; it's difficult to gauge how far the momentum gathered in shallower waters might take him but he was never better than last time at Huntingdon.

20/1

1st

17th Oct 2023

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

11st 13lb

raced in second, pressed leader 3 out, pushed along to lead before 2 out, good jump last, went clear run-in, readily

5/2

3rd

Afta Party

J: Mr George Hiscock

T: Syd Hosie

16/1

Place: £3.10

Form: 44F-74

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict

Fair Flat-racer; began hurdling career with two quite promising runs towards end of last year but not much has gone to plan since; tongue-tie refitted here; needs to get back on track.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 1	20th Nov 2023 Soft 1m 7f 195y Class 5	14:15 Plumpton Afta Party 12st 0lb J: Fergus Gillard T: Mark Gillard	Appeared to have a lot to find in a Newton Abbot novice last time but he beat a good horse (subsequent winner) and that was on his stable debut; perhaps flattered after dictating a modest pace but needs considering back in a handicap despite that latest improvement blowing his mark.	2/1
1st 1	2nd Oct 2023 Soft 2m 0f 167y Class 4	15:15 Newton Abbot Afta Party 11st 0lb J: Theo Gillard T: Mark Gillard	Fair on the Flat in his prime and was placed in low-grade handicap hurdle over C&D (good) for Syd Hosie in June but has a lot to find against some promising rivals on this stable debut; blinkers replaced by refitted hood.	20/1

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7th

20th Nov 2023

Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

12st 0lb

Appeared to have a lot to find in a Newton Abbot novice last time but he beat a good horse (subsequent winner) and that was on his stable debut; perhaps flattered after dictating a modest pace but needs considering back in a handicap despite that latest improvement blowing his mark.

2/1

1st

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

11st 0lb

Fair on the Flat in his prime and was placed in low-grade handicap hurdle over C&D (good) for Syd Hosie in June but has a lot to find against some promising rivals on this stable debut; blinkers replaced by refitted hood.

20/1

4th

Ranco

J: Miss Ella Herbison

T: Nigel Hawke

7/1

Form: 3433-7 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict

Scored over C&D (good) on last summer's stable debut and made the frame on his next five hurdling starts; made low-key return from six-month break six weeks ago but had wind surgery soon afterwards and is on a good mark now; no surprise if he features.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 4	17th Oct 2023 Good 2m 5f 163y Class 5	17:20 Hereford Ranco 11st 6lb J: Tom Buckley T: Nigel Hawke	Doubled his hurdling tally at Worcester (2m4f, good) in July and is now only 2lb above that mark but has become inconsistent this year and others in this line-up appeal more.	16/1
6th 6	24th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 114y Class 5	15:10 Plumpton Ranco 11st 1lb J: Harry Cobden T: Nigel Hawke	Would have won easier at Worcester (2m4f, good) but for some premature easing on the run-in but he went out like a light next time at Uttoxeter; usually consistent in the main and could bounce back from that.	12/1
8th 2	30th Aug 2023 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5	19:50 Uttoxeter Ranco 11st 12lb J: Tom Buckley T: Nigel Hawke	Generally consistent and gained a second hurdle success when overcoming premature easing at Worcester last month; 4lb higher and this looks potentially more competitive but he has to be considered again.	5/1

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6th

17th Oct 2023

Good

2m 5f 163y

Class 5

11st 6lb

Doubled his hurdling tally at Worcester (2m4f, good) in July and is now only 2lb above that mark but has become inconsistent this year and others in this line-up appeal more.

16/1

6th

24th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 114y

Class 5

11st 1lb

Would have won easier at Worcester (2m4f, good) but for some premature easing on the run-in but he went out like a light next time at Uttoxeter; usually consistent in the main and could bounce back from that.

12/1

8th

30th Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

11st 12lb

Generally consistent and gained a second hurdle success when overcoming premature easing at Worcester last month; 4lb higher and this looks potentially more competitive but he has to be considered again.

5/1

5th

Urabamba

J: Mr Joshua Newman

T: Kayley Woollacott

5/1

Form: 633-44 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict

Has modest 1-22 career strike-rate but was third in two chases towards end of last season and also ran well when fourth over C&D (good) on recent return to hurdling; each-way claims at least.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 9	24th Aug 2023 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 5	15:50 Stratford Urabamba 10st 6lb J: Ben Godfrey T: Kayley Woollacott	Some fair efforts over hurdles and fences for this yard but more needed if he's to add to only career win in Ireland two years ago.	8/1
5th 9	20th Jul 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5	18:45 Worcester Urabamba 10st 2lb J: Ben Godfrey T: Kayley Woollacott	Has run reasonably over hurdles and fences for this yard but more needed if he's to add to only career win, in Ireland (for Henry De Bromhead) nearly two years ago; usual tongue-strap left off.	20/1
8	19th Jul 2023 Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 5	14:40 Uttoxeter Urabamba 10st 5lb J: Ben Godfrey T: Kayley Woollacott	Only 1-23; not far away over fences during the spring but comfortably held back hurdling the last twice and needs to raise his game.	16/1

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6th

24th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

10st 6lb

Some fair efforts over hurdles and fences for this yard but more needed if he's to add to only career win in Ireland two years ago.

8/1

5th

20th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

10st 2lb

Has run reasonably over hurdles and fences for this yard but more needed if he's to add to only career win, in Ireland (for Henry De Bromhead) nearly two years ago; usual tongue-strap left off.

20/1

19th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

10st 5lb

Only 1-23; not far away over fences during the spring but comfortably held back hurdling the last twice and needs to raise his game.

16/1

6th

Twilight Girl

J: Mr Jamie Gambin

T: James Owen

10/1

Form: P690F-

Last run: 78 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict

3-6 in points for new stable this year; not an easy mare to weigh up on this first British hurdling start but she's very well handicapped on some of her Irish rules form.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 2	27th Jul 2023 Soft 2m 7f 0y Class 5	17:07 Worcester Twilight Girl 11st 13lb J: Mr Jamie Gambin T: James Owen	Three point wins this year (two under Jamie Gambin) but unplaced in both hurdle starts since; disappointing over C&D latest and that asks some questions of her now; cheekpieces (worn once in point) back on.	11/1
9th 1	10th Jul 2023 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5	16:50 Worcester Twilight Girl 12st 0lb J: Mr Alex Chadwick T: James Owen	3-6 in points for new stable this year; quickly on back foot when pace lifted on recent hurdling return at Newton Abbot (2m1f) but ought to be much better suited by today's trip; versatile regarding ground; interesting.	14/1
6th 1	27th Jun 2023 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5	17:15 Newton Abbot Twilight Girl 12st 0lb J: Mr Jamie Gambin T: James Owen	held up in rear	10/1

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5th

27th Jul 2023

Soft

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

11st 13lb

Three point wins this year (two under Jamie Gambin) but unplaced in both hurdle starts since; disappointing over C&D latest and that asks some questions of her now; cheekpieces (worn once in point) back on.

11/1

9th

10th Jul 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

12st 0lb

3-6 in points for new stable this year; quickly on back foot when pace lifted on recent hurdling return at Newton Abbot (2m1f) but ought to be much better suited by today's trip; versatile regarding ground; interesting.

14/1

6th

27th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

12st 0lb

held up in rear

10/1

7th

Off The Planet

J: Mr Oscar Palmer

T: Joe Tickle

33/1

Form: FPP/F-

Last run: 421 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict

Became very disappointing under rules for Philip Hobbs and hasn't shown a great deal in points for Will Biddick this year; has too much to prove on today's stable debut.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 5	19th Oct 2023 Good To Firm 3m 1f 30y Class 5	16:52 Wincanton Off The Planet 11st 3lb J: Oscar Palmer T: Joe Tickle	0-13 under rules and fell early when tried once before over fences two years ago; subsequent hurdling exploits leave him with further questions to answer; had wind surgery since latest start.	20/1
7th 11	29th Aug 2023 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5	19:55 Worcester Off The Planet 10st 12lb J: Micheal Nolan T: Joe Tickle	0-12 under rules; latest 11l third over C&D on soft ground was mildly encouraging and this 8yo still has low mileage.	20/1
3rd 7	27th Jul 2023 Soft 2m 7f 0y Class 5	17:07 Worcester Off The Planet 11st 6lb J: Mr Oscar Palmer T: Joe Tickle	Not totally disgraced on stable debut at Newton Abbot last month but this maiden still makes modest appeal now back up in trip.	33/1

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3rd

19th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

3m 1f 30y

Class 5

11st 3lb

0-13 under rules and fell early when tried once before over fences two years ago; subsequent hurdling exploits leave him with further questions to answer; had wind surgery since latest start.

20/1

7th

29th Aug 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

10st 12lb

0-12 under rules; latest 11l third over C&D on soft ground was mildly encouraging and this 8yo still has low mileage.

20/1

3rd

27th Jul 2023

Soft

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

11st 6lb

Not totally disgraced on stable debut at Newton Abbot last month but this maiden still makes modest appeal now back up in trip.

33/1

Pepsiwithacap

J: Mr Freddie Gordon

T: David Pipe

12/1

Form: 9779-P D

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict

Ex-Irish filly; started off for David Pipe with two good AW runs in April but struggled when returned to hurdling at Plumpton last month and is difficult to enthuse over after that; swaps cheekpieces for blinkers.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
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

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11th

12th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

2m 0f 161y

Class 5

11st 4lb

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

11th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

11st 1lb

prominent

9/1

8th

2nd Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

10st 12lb

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

Professor Calculus

J: Mr Edward Rees

T: Nigel Hawke

4/1

Form: 17F0-3

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict

Made all to open account in first-time visor at Taunton (2m3f, good) in February and put some disappointing efforts behind him when third over C&D (good; no visor) three weeks ago; not an easy one to predict but his current mark ought to be workable.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
10th 7	17th Oct 2023 Good 2m 5f 163y Class 5	17:20 Hereford Professor Calculus 11st 0lb J: David Noonan T: Nigel Hawke	Seemingly back in good form when placed at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) in June but not much has gone to plan since; soundly beaten when upped to 2m4f in August and has further to go here; swaps cheekpieces for refitted visor; not the percentage call.	33/1
8th 6	30th Aug 2023 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5	19:20 Uttoxeter Professor Calculus 11st 4lb J: David Noonan T: Nigel Hawke	No paragon of consistency but Taunton winner in February (2m3f, made all, first time in a visor) and also ran well at Newton Abbot in June; heavy ground probably to blame when pulled up here latest; often leads.	16/1
4	11th Jul 2023 Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 5	20:10 Uttoxeter Professor Calculus 11st 5lb J: David Noonan T: Nigel Hawke	Won a novice handicap with a first-time visor at Taunton in February (2m3f, good) and fair third in ordinary Newton Abbot handicap two runs back (2m1f, good); cheekpieces now tried; soft ground perhaps not ideal.	9/1

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10th

17th Oct 2023

Good

2m 5f 163y

Class 5

11st 0lb

Seemingly back in good form when placed at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) in June but not much has gone to plan since; soundly beaten when upped to 2m4f in August and has further to go here; swaps cheekpieces for refitted visor; not the percentage call.

33/1

8th

30th Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

11st 4lb

No paragon of consistency but Taunton winner in February (2m3f, made all, first time in a visor) and also ran well at Newton Abbot in June; heavy ground probably to blame when pulled up here latest; often leads.

16/1

11th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

11st 5lb

Won a novice handicap with a first-time visor at Taunton in February (2m3f, good) and fair third in ordinary Newton Abbot handicap two runs back (2m1f, good); cheekpieces now tried; soft ground perhaps not ideal.

9/1