June 27 / 17.15 Newton Abbot

17.15

Good

Janet Denning Fifehead Farms Memorial Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4953.34
  • 2m 0f 167y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
SKY
View Course
Janet Denning Fifehead Farms Memorial Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

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

2

24th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:57 Newton Abbot

Clearance

12st 0lb

J: Mr Zac Baker

T: Michael Blake

Six-time course winner, all on good ground (2m1f-2m2f); left behind a couple of poor efforts earlier in the year when a respectable fourth over 2m5f here in May but refused to line up when withdrawn here three weeks ago; well handicapped on old form and hard to dismiss if in the mood.

6/1

7

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

16:05 Newton Abbot

Clearance

10st 5lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Michael Blake

Six-time course winner on good ground (2m1f-2m2f); woeful in two starts away from this track in the spring but he'd dropped to a dangerous mark when a respectable fourth here (about 2m5f, good; winner's won since) last month; will appreciate a strong gallop on this drop back in trip and can rarely be ruled out here.

10/1

7

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

16:05 Newton Abbot

Clearance

10st 5lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Michael Blake

Six-time course winner on good ground (2m1f-2m2f); woeful in two starts away from this track in the spring but he'd dropped to a dangerous mark when a respectable fourth here (about 2m5f, good; winner's won since) last month; will appreciate a strong gallop on this drop back in trip and can rarely be ruled out here.

10/1

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

1st

6

(5)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Enthused

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Doesn't win too often on the Flat these days but he has been placed on his last two starts, chasing home Seraphic at Chelmsford four weeks ago (1m2f); each-way claims again.

4/1

3

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Enthused

9st 10lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Owen

Prolific winning hurdler who opened AW account with clear win in amateur riders' race at Chelmsford in June; returned to the Flat with two below-par runs at Kempton this month, though, and has only dropped 1lb.

25/1

3

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Enthused

9st 10lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Owen

Prolific winning hurdler who opened AW account with clear win in amateur riders' race at Chelmsford in June; returned to the Flat with two below-par runs at Kempton this month, though, and has only dropped 1lb.

25/1

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

6

(10)

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:13 Salisbury

Afta Party

10st 10lb

J: Mr Sean O’Connor

T: Mark Gillard

Struggling over hurdles last winter and lots to prove returned to the Flat after a break; 1m winner in October 2022.

50/1

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

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

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

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

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

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

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £22.10
Straight Forecast £21.33
Tricast £146.24
Trifecta £228.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Professor Calculus

POSTDATA:

Enthused

SPOTLIGHT:

Clearance

D Express:

Afta Party

The Star:

Urabamba

The Times:

Enthused

Telegraph:

Enthused

TOPSPEED:

Professor Calculus

WEST COUNTRY:

Professor Calculus

The Guardian:

Professor Calculus

Daily Record:

Professor Calculus

Daily Mail:

Clearance

Daily Mirror:

Clearance