June 14 / 17.35 Newton Abbot

17.35

Good

Janet Denning Fifehead Farms Memorial Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4805.18
  • 2m 0f 167y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Janet Denning Fifehead Farms Memorial Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 2

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
1m4f and 1m6f AW winner (RPR 61); showed some promise on her hurdles debut when 14l second in a mares' event at Warwick (2m, good) last month; needs to step up on that to win but has each-way claims.
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3

13th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

17:20 Hereford

Dame Sarra

11st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Noel Williams

Dual AW winner who has won over hurdles but very opposable on her more recent form; tongue-tie joins the cheekpieces tried last time.

25/1

9

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:55 Worcester

Dame Sarra

11st 1lb

J: James Davies

T: Noel Williams

Dual AW winner who has won over hurdles; however, cheekpieces are now fitted after two modest runs after a break.

33/1

7

27th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

16:37 Uttoxeter

Dame Sarra

11st 5lb

J: James Davies

T: Noel Williams

Dual AW winner and landed a good-ground novice hurdle for mares last summer; confined to just three sightings in the meantime and all of them uncompetitive, including handicap debut at Market Rasen last month.

25/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1132-1 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Dual mares' bumper winner; made all to win easily in a mares' maiden hurdle at Southwell (2m, soft) latest; penalised for that back in novices' company; acts on a sound surface; player.
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3rd

1

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

15:30 Chepstow

Hard As Nails

11st 12lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Made all at Southwell last May and Stratford in October, so carries a double penalty today; both were on soft ground but she does have some form on good and good to firm; appearances at about 2m4f may help to explain the two heavy defeats among her last four starts; a leading form contender.

7/4

6th

1

26th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 4

17:00 Wetherby

Hard As Nails

12st 0lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won on handicap debut at Stratford (extended 2m2f, soft) in October then bounced back from lesser run at Sandown to finish second at Newcastle (2m1f, soft) last time; didn't see out 2m4f on heavy ground at Sandown but may have the necessary stamina for today's assignment; key player if so.

7/2

2nd

3

28th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

13:55 Newcastle

Hard As Nails

11st 7lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Consistent sort who won on her handicap debut at Stratford (2m2f, soft) in October and faded when fourth at Sandown (2m4f, heavy) last month; retains potential now back down in trip and could have a say.

4/1

9/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 73

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two Irish points; improved on a modest debut effort when under 4l third in a similar C&D event (soft) last month; could be more to come; each-way player.
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7th

6

14th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

19:10 Fontwell

Hurst Hill

11st 0lb

J: Daniel Sansom

T: Seamus Mullins

Just 1-17 over hurdles, the win gained at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) last summer, but she made a satisfactory reappearance last month and her current mark is workable; considered each-way.

13/2

6th

5

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

17:30 Taunton

Hurst Hill

11st 2lb

J: Daniel Sansom

T: Seamus Mullins

Opened account at Newton Abbot (2m6f, good) last July and runner-up in three of her four starts since, at up to 3m3f; on the premises on that evidence but the 163 days off ask a question.

6/1

3

20th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

17:17 Plumpton

Hurst Hill

11st 7lb

J: Daniel Sansom

T: Seamus Mullins

Runner-up twice at Stratford (3m2f/2m6f) since holding on well to open account at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) in July; evidently in good nick and won't mind if the ground softens; leading contender.

7/4

Form: 87-5

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Irish point second (sole start) who has been improving gradually in bumpers; can probably pick up a race but others are preferred on her hurdling debut.
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3rd

4

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 3

15:55 Hereford

Belle Montrose

10st 4lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Has a fondness for Fakenham and she put up a good show when winning her second chase on that track (2m5f, good to soft) in January from out of the weights; has continued in form there since but others might be stronger finishers away from that track.

4/1

2nd

4

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 5

14:14 Fakenham

Belle Montrose

11st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Won for the second time here, but the first over this distance, in January at 40-1; unlucky not to finish closer when second of three finishers back over C&D (soft) four weeks ago and must be on the shortlist.

2/1

2nd

4

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 44y

Class 4

14:50 Fakenham

Belle Montrose

11st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Made it 2-3 here when coming from off the pace on good to soft a month ago and that was from 6lb out of the weights; that was a return to form from nowhere but it was her first go over this far under rules; 4lb higher.

2/1

Form: 55

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Point maiden (13 starts) who is 0-2 under rules; made minor improvement from first start to second but much more needed.
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4

25th Jun 2024

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:00 Newton Abbot

Hallowed Rose

11st 7lb

J: David Noonan

T: Stuart Kittow

Between between 13l and 28l in her three qualifying runs and now makes handicap debut; worrying that she was 0-13 in points.

20/1

5th

8

14th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

17:35 Newton Abbot

Hallowed Rose

11st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Stuart Kittow

Point maiden (13 starts) who is 0-2 under rules; made minor improvement from first start to second but much more needed.

33/1

5th

3

29th May 2024

Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

14:28 Newton Abbot

Hallowed Rose

11st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Stuart Kittow

0-13 in points and was beaten about a distance on hurdling debut at Fontwell (2m1f, good to soft).

20/1

Form: /227-1 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at the fourth attempt with a wide margin success in a mares' maiden hurdle at Southwell (2m, soft) latest; two market rivals failed to complete there but it was still a good effort and she will be a contender under her penalty.
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6th

2

14th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

17:35 Newton Abbot

Parkin Fine

11st 7lb

J: Mr Sean O’Connor

T: Dan Skelton

Got off the mark at the fourth attempt with a wide margin success in a mares' maiden hurdle at Southwell (2m, soft) latest; two market rivals failed to complete there but it was still a good effort and she will be a contender under her penalty.

7/2

1st

4

22nd May 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

19:10 Southwell

Parkin Fine

11st 2lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: Dan Skelton

Some staying-on promise in two bumpers and she wasn't beaten far when runner-up on hurdle debut at Huntingdon (2m, good) in November on return from an absence; soft ground may not have been any good to her in two starts since; revival is on the cards if there's not been too much rain.

13/2

1st

4

22nd May 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

19:10 Southwell

Parkin Fine

11st 2lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: Dan Skelton

Some staying-on promise in two bumpers and she wasn't beaten far when runner-up on hurdle debut at Huntingdon (2m, good) in November on return from an absence; soft ground may not have been any good to her in two starts since; revival is on the cards if there's not been too much rain.

13/2

Form: 83

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improving mare who outperformed her 40-1 odds when 1l third in a Bangor maiden hurdle (2m, good) last month; needs to step up on that but not ruled out each-way.
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2nd

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

14:25 Worcester

Auntie Maggie

11st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Won three handicap hurdles within the space of four runs last year (all at 2m on goodish ground) and the last of those was off this mark; may have needed the run last time after a break and showed some aptitude for fences when an 18l third at Uttoxeter in October.

2/1

5th

8

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Auntie Maggie

11st 6lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Won three around this time last year, latest over C&D (good to soft); beaten four times since, the last two over fences; switches back to hurdles and worth a look in the betting.

12/1

1

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:25 Worcester

Auntie Maggie

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

In good form over hurdles this spring, making all three times (2m, good/good to soft); recent efforts suggest the handicapper may have her measure now but, nevertheless, she can give this a good shot from the front if she jumps well on her chasing debut.

5/1

Form: 5-

Last run: 167 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debut 7f AW novice winner for David Menuisier (RPR 78); changed hands for 1,000gns prior to her hurdles debut at Taunton last December, when 80-1 and fifth, beaten 18l; may appreciate better ground this time but needs to raise the bar significantly to get involved.
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4th

6

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 3

16:18 Perth

Pure Gold

11st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Couldn't fault her momentum last year, rising from a mark of 88 at Uttoxeter in July to 102 when scoring readily at Hexham (2m, good to soft) in October; found life tougher in better races (Wetherby and Cheltenham) thereafter; this is equally tough, but she could strip fitter for C&D comeback run.

12/1

5th

9

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Pure Gold

11st 5lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Has won three races this season, the second over this C&D in September; up in the ratings and off since November; may be better for the run.

20/1

9

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Wetherby

Pure Gold

10st 8lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Better than ever since joining this stable, winning three of her last four races; easily beat four rivals at Hexham (2m, good to soft) four weeks ago and an 8lb rise should not stop her being competitive again.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; dam unplaced 1m2f/1m4f AW (RPR 68), half-sister to 1m 2yo winner California English, out of half-sister to 1m2f Group 2 winner Grand Vent and 8.5f Group 3 winner Bushman; probably best watched on debut.
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6

14th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Mutley Crew

11st 1lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Lightly raced 10yo, who has form figures of 121 this winter and that last win was by 7l over C&D (heavy) two weeks ago; up 8lb but she was as good as ever last time and is now 2-5 over fences; interesting contender.

5/2

1st

7

29th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:03 Wincanton

Mutley Crew

10st 11lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Conditions will be fine as it was heavy when she won by 9l at Fontwell (2m5f) in December; nearly followed up over C&D (good to soft) when only two finished; just 1lb higher and has solid claims.

100/30

4th

6

4th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 2f 40y

Class 5

15:30 Taunton

Mutley Crew

10st 13lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

held up in rear, mistake 3rd

6/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
33-1 on debut, when she was hampered by a faller at the first and always behind at Chepstow (2m3f, good); drops in trip; much more needed.
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2

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

19:58 Bangor-on-Dee

Gentoo

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Tailed off in a Chepstow maiden (2m3f, good) on debut in April and she didn't get very far at Newton Abbot (unseated at second) two weeks ago.

33/1

7

14th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

17:35 Newton Abbot

Gentoo

11st 0lb

J: Will Featherstone

T: Jamie Snowden

33-1 on debut, when she was hampered by a faller at the first and always behind at Chepstow (2m3f, good); drops in trip; much more needed.

40/1

11th

7

26th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:39 Chepstow

Gentoo

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Dam unplaced 1m2f/1m4f AW maidens, half-sister to 1m AW 2yo winner California English out of half-sister to two Group winners; one of two newcomers in the field; market helpful.

10/1

Form: 08-

Last run: 165 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Big prices and well beaten in bumpers at Ludlow (good to soft) and Exeter (heavy); watching brief advised on hurdles debut.
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9

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

17:40 Stratford

Brief Encounter

10st 7lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Nigel Hawke

Well down the field in both bumpers and was a 250-1 outsider when pulled up in early stages of recent hurdling debut (rider lost irons after awkward jump at first flight).

100/1

11

14th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

17:35 Newton Abbot

Brief Encounter

10st 9lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Nigel Hawke

Big prices and well beaten in bumpers at Ludlow (good to soft) and Exeter (heavy); watching brief advised on hurdles debut.

50/1

Form: 7

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
15-2 on debut in a Huntingdon maiden bumper (good) last month, when she couldn't get in a blow; dam won a couple of novice hurdles on slow ground and this filly may be able to step up significantly on that first effort now switching to this sphere.
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9th

9

1st Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Worcester

Dawn Parade

10st 4lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

took keen hold, midfield, no impression from 4 out

20/1

13

14th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

17:35 Newton Abbot

Dawn Parade

10st 9lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

15-2 on debut in a Huntingdon maiden bumper (good) last month, when she couldn't get in a blow; dam won a couple of novice hurdles on slow ground and this filly may be able to step up significantly on that first effort now switching to this sphere.

14/1

7th

11

9th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

16:30 Huntingdon

Dawn Parade

10st 5lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Second foal of a dam whose three wins for the Skeltons included a Worcester bumper (good); yard already among the winners this nascent jumps season and operates at about 15% in bumpers; among likelier ones.

6/1

Non-runners

Seeyouinmydreams, Azamhan

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £23.40
Straight Forecast £18.76
Trifecta £228.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Seeyouinmydreams

RP RATINGS:

Parkin Fine

Telegraph:

Hard As Nails

The Star:

Hard As Nails

TOPSPEED:

Seeyouinmydreams

WEST COUNTRY:

Seeyouinmydreams

The Times:

Seeyouinmydreams

The Guardian:

Seeyouinmydreams

Daily Mail:

Seeyouinmydreams

Daily Mirror:

Seeyouinmydreams

The Sun:

Seeyouinmydreams

Daily Record:

Seeyouinmydreams

POSTDATA:

Parkin Fine

D Express:

Parkin Fine