June 05 / 16.10 Newton Abbot

16.10

Good

Don’t Miss The Newton Abbot Country Show Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £9849.06
  • 2m 0f 167y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Don’t Miss The Newton Abbot Country Show Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 1134-1 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
A five-time winner at this track (2m1f-2m2f), all on good ground and most recently on last month's hurdles return off 4lb lower; although he's never won off a mark this high, he was good value for the margin of that win and he has to be respected around here.
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7th

4

10th Oct 2024

Good

2m 2f 111y

Class 4

17:18 Exeter

Clearance

11st 6lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Michael Blake

Newton Abbot specialist who looked as good as ever when winning twice there on good ground in the spring; not quite at same level lately, though, and the forecast rain is not ideal here.

20/1

7th

6

20th Sep 2024

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 3

16:55 Newton Abbot

Clearance

11st 0lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Michael Blake

held up in rear, headway after 7th, hit rail 3 out, outpaced before 2 out

8/1

3rd

7

31st Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 2

15:55 Newton Abbot

Clearance

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Blake

in rear

6/1

7/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 132-1 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Fair Flat maiden who got off the mark on stable/hurdle debut at Taunton (2m, good to soft) in December and made a solid start to handicaps this year, going close at Taunton then comfortably accounting for a warm favourite at Hereford (2m, good) last month; in a deeper race here but he's an improving 4yo and the 5lb rise might not be enough to anchor him.
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2nd

8

5th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

16:10 Newton Abbot

Swift Hawk

11st 1lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Fair Flat maiden who got off the mark on stable/hurdle debut at Taunton (2m, good to soft) in December and made a solid start to handicaps this year, going close at Taunton then comfortably accounting for a warm favourite at Hereford (2m, good) last month; in a deeper race here but he's an improving 4yo and the 5lb rise might not be enough to anchor him.

7/4

1st

3

13th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

16:35 Hereford

Swift Hawk

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Fair Flat-racer who won comfortably on stable/hurdle debut at Taunton (2m, good to soft) in December and went close when upped to 2m3f there (good) for recent handicap hurdle debut; went up 4lb for that and probably won't be favoured by rain here but still features prominently in calculations.

11/8

3

13th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

16:35 Hereford

Swift Hawk

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Fair Flat-racer who won comfortably on stable/hurdle debut at Taunton (2m, good to soft) in December and went close when upped to 2m3f there (good) for recent handicap hurdle debut; went up 4lb for that and probably won't be favoured by rain here but still features prominently in calculations.

11/8

33/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 397F-8 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Lost his way over fences last term after a solid third in the Haldon Gold Cup in November and failed to find any spark when finishing 37l behind Uggy Uggy Uggy on hurdles return last month; well treated but needs a big turnaround in form.
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4th

3

21st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 3

14:50 Wincanton

War Lord

11st 9lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

held up in last, went fourth 3 out, weakened before 2 out

13/2

4th

3

21st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 3

14:50 Wincanton

War Lord

11st 9lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

held up in last, went fourth 3 out, weakened before 2 out

13/2

2nd

2

21st Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 164y

Class 3

15:55 Plumpton

War Lord

11st 13lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

led, went clear after 5th, reduced lead 2 out (usual 3 out), soon faced challenge, mistake and headed last (usual 2 out), soon no chance with winner

4/1

Form: 30/5V- D

Last run: 351 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Landed a good prize at Market Rasen (2m, good) in July 2022; well held last May on sole completed start in 2023, having been given a fifth wind operation, and was weak in the market for a voided race at Stratford just under a year ago; has plenty to prove returning from an absence.
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5th

4

28th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

16:35 Market Rasen

Pisgah Pike

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Resumed winning ways in 2m Worcester handicap hurdle last month; up 5lb now but he still can't be ruled out.

7/1

1st

1

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Worcester

Pisgah Pike

12st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Close up at Newton Abbot on return from a long absence and didn't run at all badly in a Class 2 at Market Rasen; at this easier level he makes more appeal.

8/1

8th

5

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

14:40 Market Rasen

Pisgah Pike

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Has not seen a lot of racing since winning this two years ago off 4lb higher and he returned from an absence to be close up at Newton Abbot; could go well.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4145-1 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
3-10 over hurdles (2m-2m5f, good); improving 6yo who made a good start for this stable when a close fifth at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) in April and duly built on that when justifying favouritism at Warwick (2m5f) the following month, both times ridden by Megan Bevan; drop back to 2m shouldn't be too much of an issue and he's a big player off 4lb higher.
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1

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

16:00 Cartmel

Uggy Uggy Uggy

12st 0lb

J: Miss Alice Procter

T: Keiran Burke

Made it 3-11 over hurdles when scoring at Warwick (2m5f, good) in May but he's been vulnerable as favourite in last two starts; drops back in grade after a respectable fifth at Worcester (beaten around 6l) two weeks ago but he needs to find more progress back in trip.

14/1

5th

6

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Worcester

Uggy Uggy Uggy

11st 1lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Keiran Burke

took keen hold, prominent, led 3rd, headed 3 out

6/1

5th

3

5th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

16:10 Newton Abbot

Uggy Uggy Uggy

11st 12lb

J: Miss Megan Bevan

T: Keiran Burke

3-10 over hurdles (2m-2m5f, good); improving 6yo who made a good start for this stable when a close fifth at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) in April and duly built on that when justifying favouritism at Warwick (2m5f) the following month, both times ridden by Megan Bevan; drop back to 2m shouldn't be too much of an issue and he's a big player off 4lb higher.

3/1

Form: 33-P

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Didn't appear to handle the deep ground when pulled up in a conditions hurdle in France last month but had shown ability when placed on both starts in Britain late last year (2m) behind Triumph Hurdle third Salver, albeit beaten 28l in a Chepstow Grade 2 in December; doesn't look too badly treated for his handicap debut and, with the possibility of the better ground likely to suit, he could play a part.
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4th

3

20th Sep 2024

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

14:10 Newton Abbot

Authoceltic

11st 1lb

J: David Noonan

T: Jane Williams

took keen hold, prominent, bumped 4th, lost position before 2 out, weakened approaching last

4/1

2nd

6

26th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:28 Worcester

Authoceltic

10st 13lb

J: David Noonan

T: Jane Williams

Showed promise in juvenile hurdles last year and was very respectable sixth on handicap debut at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) three weeks ago; in calmer waters here and probably still has potential; shortlisted.

100/30

6th

9

5th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

16:10 Newton Abbot

Authoceltic

10st 12lb

J: David Noonan

T: Jane Williams

Didn't appear to handle the deep ground when pulled up in a conditions hurdle in France last month but had shown ability when placed on both starts in Britain late last year (2m) behind Triumph Hurdle third Salver, albeit beaten 28l in a Chepstow Grade 2 in December; doesn't look too badly treated for his handicap debut and, with the possibility of the better ground likely to suit, he could play a part.

16/1

Form: /V105- CD

Last run: 71 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Six-time hurdle winner at around 2m (good or quicker); not beaten far on the Flat (1m4f, AW) last month and he's a three-time C&D winner who is back on the same mark as when winning last July under Beau Morgan; considered.
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2

11th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Worcester

Manor Park

11st 9lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Yet to score for his current yard and he comes here on the back of a below-par fifth of eight in 2m handicap at Newton Abbot 20 days ago; cheekpieces go back on with more required.

25/1

5th

3

22nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

15:20 Newton Abbot

Manor Park

11st 10lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Daisy Hitchins

in touch with leaders, went third 3 out, weakened after 2 out

14/1

Form: 61P/9- D

Last run: 71 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Looked a nice prospect when winning at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) in February last year; outclassed in Grade 2 at Kempton 11 days later and likely needed March's return from nearly a year away when down the field on handicap debut at Taunton (2m3f, soft); better can be expected with that run behind him but he has a bit to prove at present.
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9th

1

21st Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:50 Worcester

Kayf Legend

12st 0lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

Looked quite promising when winning 2m novice hurdle in early 2023 but returned from long absence with three disappointing handicap hurdle runs this year; switches to fences with first-time cheekpieces fitted today.

16/1

10th

5

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Worcester

Kayf Legend

11st 11lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

midfield

20/1

8th

11

5th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

16:10 Newton Abbot

Kayf Legend

10st 11lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

Looked a nice prospect when winning at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) in February last year; outclassed in Grade 2 at Kempton 11 days later and likely needed March's return from nearly a year away when down the field on handicap debut at Taunton (2m3f, soft); better can be expected with that run behind him but he has a bit to prove at present.

25/1

Form: /11P-P D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Won from the front in his first two handicap hurdles (both 2m; good and soft ground) but his two subsequent efforts have been worrying, stopping quickly on both occasions; admittedly, he might not have stayed on the step up to 2m5f on last month's reappearance; 3lb drop will help as will the return to to 2m but others make more appeal.
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9th

5

5th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

16:10 Newton Abbot

Tarahumara

11st 7lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Won from the front in his first two handicap hurdles (both 2m; good and soft ground) but his two subsequent efforts have been worrying, stopping quickly on both occasions; admittedly, he might not have stayed on the step up to 2m5f on last month's reappearance; 3lb drop will help as will the return to to 2m but others make more appeal.

20/1

1

6th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:50 Kempton

Tarahumara

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

prominent, weakened quickly after 3 out, mistake 2 out, soon pulled up

7/1

1

6th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:50 Kempton

Tarahumara

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

prominent, weakened quickly after 3 out, mistake 2 out, soon pulled up

7/1

Form: 35130/ D

Last run: 406 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Made all in a Clonmel maiden hurdle (2m, heavy) for Anthony McCann in January last year but well held on both subsequent starts, including on handicap debut that April when last seen; sold for £22,000 last May; handles good ground and is worth a market check on debut for James Owen.
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4

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

16:25 Market Rasen

Cillians Charm

11st 6lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: James Owen

Won heavy-ground Irish maiden in early 2023 but struggled in three British handicaps for new stable last month; swaps usual hood for first-time cheekpieces here; leap of faith required to support him.

25/1

9th

6

30th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:45 Uttoxeter

Cillians Charm

11st 7lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: James Owen

Won a heavy-ground maiden hurdle in early 2023 when based in Ireland; twice tailed off in handicaps since returning from a long absence and hard to trust at the minute.

33/1

Form: 1551P- D

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Claimed out of Olly Murphy's yard for £5,000 after winning at Catterick (1m7f, soft; blinkers added) in March but he was pulled up back in a handicap on his stable debut the following month; up again in class and others are preferred.
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10

5th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

16:10 Newton Abbot

Believe Jack

10st 11lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Claimed out of Olly Murphy's yard for £5,000 after winning at Catterick (1m7f, soft; blinkers added) in March but he was pulled up back in a handicap on his stable debut the following month; up again in class and others are preferred.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.30
Straight Forecast £20.74
Tricast £339.36
Trifecta £354.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Swift Hawk

RP RATINGS:

Uggy Uggy Uggy

POSTDATA:

Manor Park

TOPSPEED:

Believe Jack

Telegraph:

Swift Hawk

Daily Mail:

Swift Hawk

D Express:

Swift Hawk

Daily Mirror:

Swift Hawk

The Sun:

Swift Hawk

The Star:

Swift Hawk

Daily Record:

Swift Hawk

The Times:

Uggy Uggy Uggy

The Guardian:

Manor Park