August 22 / 17.00 Newton Abbot

17.00

Good

William Hill Leading Racecourse Bookmaker Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5096.16
  • 3m 2f 105y
  • Class 5
  • 15 runners
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William Hill Leading Racecourse Bookmaker Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 3-7332

Last run: 25 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Triple hurdle winner who is beneath last summer's winning mark and he would have been closer at Uttoxeter but for a late mistake; solid claims.
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7th

1

6th Nov 2023

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 5

12:50 Hereford

Lelantos

12st 0lb

J: Mr Henry Main

T: Nicky Henderson

Game winner over Newton Abbot's 3m2f (good) and was running well when unseating late on at Southwell; handles most ground and is entitled to be in the mix.

5/1

0

4

7th Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell

Lelantos

11st 7lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Recorded his fourth hurdle win when battling well at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good; 8-1) two weeks ago but that was a very narrow success and he's 3lb higher on this step back up in grade; has some work to do.

9/2

6/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 50/212 CD BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Bang there in all three handicaps (3m-3m2f) since returning from an absence, with the win coming here (beating Rubys Reward and Danzini); didn't look straightforward when going down narrowly at Stratford and she's 4lb higher for this.
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7th

9

22nd Aug 2024

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

17:30 Newton Abbot

Saxon Queen

10st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Pipped Rubys Reward in three-runner C&D race in June 2023 and was second on next three outings, the latest her chasing debut in September (first-time cheekpieces); can make her presence felt if tuned up after 354-day layoff.

8/1

2nd

5

3rd Sep 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Worcester

Saxon Queen

10st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter Bowen

Has her quirks but she's finished bang there in all four handicaps over hurdles at 3m+; only 2lb higher than for latest near miss at Newton Abbot and just a question of what she'll make of fences and cheekpieces.

3/1

2nd

12

22nd Aug 2023

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

17:00 Newton Abbot

Saxon Queen

10st 6lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Peter Bowen

midfield

6/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 17P-73

Last run: 76 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
In good form last year but that campaign ended on a low note and wouldn't get too excited about his close third behind Saxon Queen and Rubys Reward in a field of three over C&D in June when he needed cajoling along in new headgear (tongue-tie/cheekpieces); now turns to a visor.
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3rd

5

24th Sep 2024

Good

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

15:40 Fontwell

Danzini

11st 1lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Keiran Burke

Scored over C&D in May off 4lb lower mark but tailed off at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) last month; inconsistent mare but chance if putting her best foot forward.

10/1

9th

8

22nd Aug 2024

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

17:30 Newton Abbot

Danzini

11st 0lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Keiran Burke

Looked as good as ever when cosily beating a next-time-out winner at Fontwell (3m2f, good) in May and is now 2-16 over hurdles; probably still on a manageable mark; no surprise if she features.

5/1

1st

6

26th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

17:00 Fontwell

Danzini

10st 9lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Keiran Burke

raced in second, ridden after 3 out, led after 2 out, kept on well from last, pushed along final 110yds, cosily

9/2

Form: 3-6323 BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Placed plenty of times but remains a maiden and has been no threat to the principals in his last three outings, namely a handicap chase and two maiden hurdles; beginning to frustrate.
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5th

4

30th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 5

13:10 Lingfield

Fortunate Fred

11st 10lb

J: Will Featherstone

T: Jamie Snowden

not fluent 4th, mistake 5th, not fluent last

8/1

6th

5

30th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

13:15 Huntingdon

Fortunate Fred

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

14-race maiden but often thereabouts and seemed to try hard enough when going down by only 2l at Newton Abbot the final time (3m2f, soft); versatile tactically and unlikely to be far away.

7/2

Form: 232212

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won comfortably at Worcester (2m7f, good) and, after an 8lb rise, was only 2l away over C&D despite being hampered more than once; developing into a reliable stayer at this trip.
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3rd

7

6th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 5

18:05 Warwick

Jack The Farmer

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Nigel Hawke

mounted in chute, taken down early, in rear

9/1

3rd

7

6th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 5

18:05 Warwick

Jack The Farmer

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Nigel Hawke

mounted in chute, taken down early, in rear

9/1

0

3

15th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

15:55 Ffos Las

Jack The Farmer

11st 12lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

Won readily by 11l at Worcester (2m7f, good) in July and has remained in good form since, losing out only by a nose at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) last month; needs to prove he's effective on soft ground, though.

6/1

Form: 90P-15

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Back from a break to win over 2m4f at Worcester (good) but then well held when fifth at Southwell; has stamina to prove over this far.
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4th

10

3rd Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell

Bensini

10st 11lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Robbie Llewellyn

2m4f hurdle winner (good); went close over C&D (good) in first-time cheekpieces last year, when 1lb higher; inconsistent but an each-way player if somewhere near this season's best.

10/1

3

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

15:15 Newton Abbot

Bensini

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

0-7 over fences but has posted some good efforts this summer, most recently when third here (2m, good) in first-time blinkers nine days ago; 2m5f on soft ground also suits; can make a bold bid from the front.

5/1

3rd

5

31st Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:20 Newton Abbot

Bensini

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

jumped slightly right throughout, led, went clear after 2nd, reduced lead before 5th, headed 4 out

7/1

Form: 44-212 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Pipped by Saxon Queen here in June before finishing first and second in 2m7f handicaps at Worcester (in this headgear latterly); fully entitled to be involved once more.
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5th

8

24th Sep 2024

Good

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

15:40 Fontwell

Rubys Reward

10st 6lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Debra Hamer

Scored over C&D in April 2022 and at Worcester in July last year; ran respectably when second at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) last month and holds each-way claims at least.

7/1

2nd

11

22nd Aug 2024

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

17:30 Newton Abbot

Rubys Reward

10st 4lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Debra Hamer

Scored off 1lb lower at Worcester (2m7f, good) for this stable last summer and ran quite well when fifth over C&D (good) in June, but some of her less-exposed rivals have more interesting profiles.

10/1

5th

9

14th Jun 2024

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

19:55 Newton Abbot

Rubys Reward

10st 7lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Debra Hamer

2-21 over hurdles, the latter win gained at Worcester (2m7f, good) last summer; returned from break with quite encouraging run last month but failed to build on that a few days later; has form on soft ground but probably prefers good; others appeal more.

14/1

Form: 37-544

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden who didn't entirely convince with his stamina for this far when fourth at Stratford, finishing behind Saxon Queen.
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4th

8

8th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

15:05 Fontwell

Testflight

10st 8lb

J: James Best

T: Sue Gardner

raced wide, in touch with leaders, bad mistake and nearly lost jockey 8th

7/1

4th

15

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

17:20 Newton Abbot

Testflight

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sue Gardner

16-race maiden; did not achieve much when second in a three-runner hurdle in Jersey last month but was very much in contention before crashing out at fourth-last fence at Worcester (2m4f, good) three weeks ago and is 4lb lower here; raced mainly on good ground; not ruled out.

13/2

66/1

Form: 3PP3-P

Last run: 93 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Maiden over hurdles and his three thirds don't amount to much; pulled up on chase debut when last seen in May; 4lb out of the weights.
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9th

10

30th Nov 2023

Good

2m 2f 40y

Class 5

14:35 Taunton

Foillmore

10st 2lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Jimmy Frost

0-16 under rules and 0-20 overall; struggled from early stage on chasing debut in May and well beaten on both subsequent hurdling starts; 1lb wrong here; difficult to enthuse over.

20/1

10th

16

8th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

15:50 Chepstow

Foillmore

10st 2lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Jimmy Frost

towards rear, outpaced and struggling before 3 out

33/1

9th

15

22nd Aug 2023

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

17:00 Newton Abbot

Foillmore

10st 2lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Jimmy Frost

prominent

66/1

Form: PP-447 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Potentially on a good mark but his struggles continued at Bangor last time with the cheekpieces back on; unconvincing.
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10th

5

22nd Aug 2023

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

17:00 Newton Abbot

Ernesto

11st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Ian Williams

midfield

16/1

7th

5

4th Aug 2023

Good

2m 7f 7y

Class 5

13:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Ernesto

11st 5lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Ian Williams

Lurks on a very dangerous mark even before Daire McConville's useful 8lb claim is considered but has been out of form this year and needs to turn a corner; visor replaced by cheekpieces; tongue-tie removed.

8/1

Form: 5P94-3

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle for Willie Mullins; 0-11 for current yard but returned from three months off to finish close up over C&D last month (just behind Jack The Farmer) and that was only his second run in blinkers.
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5th

10

24th Sep 2024

Good

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

15:05 Fontwell

Wearapinkribbon

10st 3lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Helen Nelmes

raced wide, in touch with leaders on outer

25/1

5th

10

22nd Aug 2024

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

17:30 Newton Abbot

Wearapinkribbon

10st 5lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Helen Nelmes

Posted good effort when third over C&D (good) last summer but generally very disappointing since; can't be supported with any confidence.

33/1

7th

4

12th Jun 2024

Good

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

15:43 Fontwell

Wearapinkribbon

10st 13lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Helen Nelmes

prominent, overjumped 3rd, jumped right 4th

66/1

OUR TIP

Form: 27-52P

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Chasing hasn't gone to plan and when second here in June only three finished; has brighter prospects on his hurdling exploits, having finished runner-up in three successive handicaps (1m7f-3m2f) earlier this year.
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11

5th Jun 2024

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

14:10 Newton Abbot

Seymour Promise

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Joe Tizzard

Only 1-24; won at Taunton (2m7f, soft) in April but none too consistent and finished well back in Lightonthewing's race here recently; 1lb wrong.

25/1

5th

7

20th May 2024

Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

14:43 Newton Abbot

Seymour Promise

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Joe Tizzard

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, not fluent 6th, lost ground before 12th

9/1

5th

7

20th May 2024

Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

14:43 Newton Abbot

Seymour Promise

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Joe Tizzard

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, not fluent 6th, lost ground before 12th

9/1

Form: 5U47-4 D

Last run: 93 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner over hurdles but has been out of form in this sphere for a while now and was no better on a return to fences in May; too much to prove.
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0

9

12th Sep 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Worcester

Ratfacemcdougall

10st 9lb

J: Max Kendrick

T: D J Jeffreys

Prolific winner but seems in no form at the minute and was 40-1 when pulled up at Newton Abbot.

25/1

0

2

22nd Aug 2023

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

17:00 Newton Abbot

Ratfacemcdougall

12st 0lb

J: Max Kendrick

T: D J Jeffreys

held up in rear, reminder 4th

20/1

4th

7

21st May 2023

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

16:35 Stratford

Ratfacemcdougall

11st 1lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: D J Jeffreys

Seven-time winner over hurdles but has been out of form in that sphere for a while now and his record over fences in 2019 (four attempts) was not convincing; very well handicapped, but needs to turn a corner.

12/1

Form: P6-144 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won over 3m2f on the chase course here in May when only 2lb lower but hasn't backed that up and now returns to hurdling (1-10); others preferred.
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12

5th Jun 2024

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

14:10 Newton Abbot

Shortcross Storm

10st 2lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

Both chase wins have come on good ground here, over 2m and 3m2f; however, doesn't return in much form and his second two runs back amounts to precious little; 4lb out of the weights.

33/1

9

24th Apr 2024

Good

3m 2f 57y

Class 4

17:50 Taunton

Shortcross Storm

10st 2lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

Both chase wins have come on good ground at Newton Abbot, over 2m and 3m2f; 4lb out of the weights here but he was even worse off when a remote second on his return from a break at Fakenham; difficult to know what form he's in at the minute.

8/1

9

24th Apr 2024

Good

3m 2f 57y

Class 4

17:50 Taunton

Shortcross Storm

10st 2lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

Both chase wins have come on good ground at Newton Abbot, over 2m and 3m2f; 4lb out of the weights here but he was even worse off when a remote second on his return from a break at Fakenham; difficult to know what form he's in at the minute.

8/1

Form: 60-459

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Uncompetitive in three bumpers and as many hurdles; goes handicapping with much to prove.
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4

(11)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

14:35 Southwell (AW)

Etoile Brillante

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Wigham

Won over hurdles on stable debut at Warwick in May and reportedly made a respiratory noise at Market Rasen the following month; little to suggest this different discipline is likely to suit, though.

25/1

6th

6

14th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

20:05 Market Rasen

Etoile Brillante

10st 7lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Michael Wigham

Poor form in bumpers and over hurdles for Alexandra Dunn, but finished off strongly to score from 5lb out of the handicap on first start for this trainer at Warwick (2m5f, good; 16-1) a fortnight ago; that was a solid building block; up to 3m, with prospect of further rain the risk-factor.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £76.50
Straight Forecast £65.96
Tricast £626.71
Trifecta £787.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Saxon Queen

The Times:

Rubys Reward

SPOTLIGHT:

Jack The Farmer

RP RATINGS:

Fortunate Fred

The Guardian:

Bensini

The Star:

Testflight

LAMBOURN:

Lelantos

Daily Mail:

Saxon Queen

D Express:

Saxon Queen

The Sun:

Rubys Reward

Daily Record:

Rubys Reward

WEST COUNTRY:

Jack The Farmer

Telegraph:

Jack The Farmer

Daily Mirror:

Fortunate Fred