July 05 / 14.50 Newton Abbot

14.50

Good

newtonabbotracing.com Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £10113.11
  • 2m 0f 167y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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newtonabbotracing.com Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 144-22 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Won five times in 2023 and returned from break with two seconds at Bangor (both 2m, good) this spring; current mark is probably not beyond him, and it's reasonable to expect another good run.
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3rd

2

30th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

15:55 Newton Abbot

Feel The Pinch

11st 13lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

No longer the force of old but returned from break with C&D (good) win off much reduced mark in June and subsequently ran well over fences here; still well handicapped over hurdles and seems versatile regarding ground; no surprise if he features.

6/1

2nd

4

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:43 Newton Abbot

Feel The Pinch

11st 1lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Capitalised on a reduced mark over hurdles here (2m1f, good) ten days ago when back from a break; he wasn't running well over fences towards the end of last year but he's a three-time chase winner who is able to run off the same mark as for that recent hurdle win, so is entitled to respect.

9/4

1st

1

24th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:57 Newton Abbot

Feel The Pinch

12st 0lb

J: Mr James King

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Nine-time winner over jumps, including over C&D last July; out of form over hurdles and fences afterwards but the booking of James King catches the eye and, having dropped to a career-low mark, this 11yo could be a player back from a break.

10/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 8761-2 D BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
No longer the force of old but has rediscovered some form since rejoining Alan King this spring; followed her win at Stratford (2m, good to soft) in April with a good second at Bangor (2m, good) in May, and is probably still on a workable mark after latest 3lb rise.
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Form: P4-41 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful on the Flat (albeit without winning) in France/Britain and has improved with experience over hurdles for new stable this year; won Worcester maiden (2m, good) nine days ago and is 5lb well in under the penalty he carries on today's handicap debut; obvious contender.
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9th

7

29th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:57 Uttoxeter

Jumeirah King

11st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Won two non-handicaps on good ground at Worcester last summer; placed in two of his three handicaps and there's improvement in his jumping; not ruled out, despite the absence.

9/1

5th

8

17th Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:40 Wincanton

Jumeirah King

11st 6lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Anthony Honeyball

prominent, not fluent 2nd, not fluent 3rd, outpaced after 3 out, hampered by faller 2 out, weakened approaching last

9/1

3rd

7

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Worcester

Jumeirah King

11st 1lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Dictated a steady pace when winning a C&D novice by 4l last time, having previously finished a close third on handicap debut (4lb lower); he was useful on the Flat and may have more to offer as a jumper.

3/1

Form: 105-75 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Good-ground specialist who has won six hurdle races (three over C&D) and is back on a good mark now; not firing on all cylinders this spring, though, and needs to be perked up by a change of headgear here.
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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: 400-11 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Scored at Ffos Las (2m, good) on handicap debut in May and followed up with another comfortable success for new stable at Worcester (2m, good) last month; 6lb out of the weights in a stronger race here but could be on a steep upward curve.
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5th

6

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:32 Worcester

Melton Mossy

11st 4lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

Multiple hurdle winner at up to 2m5f on a sound surface; 1-2 over fences; won a three-runner chase at Wincanton (1m7f, good) when last seen in March; encouraging record after a break; up 3lb and is unexposed as a chaser over this trip; player.

6/1

1st

2

23rd Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:47 Wincanton

Melton Mossy

11st 5lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

5-19 over hurdles, with all wins gained on good/good to firm; well beaten on last month's chasing debut at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) but will be much better suited by today's quicker conditions and may yet have a future over fences.

6/1

6th

9

21st Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

14:17 Chepstow

Melton Mossy

11st 8lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

5-19 over hurdles, the latest win gained at Taunton (2m3f, good to firm) in November; makes chasing debut from fairly tough mark, though, and does not have a good record on soft ground.

16/1

Form: 121-71 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Won quite comfortably here (2m2f, good) three weeks ago, her second start after a break, and is now 5-8 over hurdles; today's drop back in trip won't be a problem and she might still be on the upgrade; respected.
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2

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

15:50 Stratford

Carrigeen Kampala

11st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Headstrong front-runner who gained two of her five hurdling wins over C&D and is well suited by good ground; absent since her very respectable third in Listed grade at Wetherby (2m, good) in November but has won when fresh before and has a big role to play here if fully tuned up.

4/1

3rd

2

2nd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Wetherby

Carrigeen Kampala

11st 0lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Headstrong front-runner who won a handicap at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) in June and was a good second in a handicap at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) in September; however, she was only sixth of eight in a Listed race at Kempton (2m, good) a fortnight ago and looks vulnerable once more.

25/1

3rd

2

2nd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Wetherby

Carrigeen Kampala

11st 0lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Headstrong front-runner who won a handicap at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) in June and was a good second in a handicap at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) in September; however, she was only sixth of eight in a Listed race at Kempton (2m, good) a fortnight ago and looks vulnerable once more.

25/1

Form: /1212- D

Last run: 387 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner on good ground for Milton Harris last spring; absent since finishing second of four over C&D 13 months ago but makes stable debut from a 4lb lower mark and with Harry Cobden booked again.
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1

31st Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 150y

Class 3

16:15 Wincanton

Komedy Kicks

12st 0lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Dan Skelton

Has form figures of 411P since joining Dan Skelton, the wins over 2m2f/2m3f; let down by jumping when upped to 3m last time and may show that she stays this trip provided errors are avoided; not written off.

11/4

1

31st Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 150y

Class 3

16:15 Wincanton

Komedy Kicks

12st 0lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Dan Skelton

Has form figures of 411P since joining Dan Skelton, the wins over 2m2f/2m3f; let down by jumping when upped to 3m last time and may show that she stays this trip provided errors are avoided; not written off.

11/4

5

27th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 3

15:45 Ludlow

Komedy Kicks

11st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Won at Kelso (2m2f, good to soft) in December on second stable start and followed up at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft); effective on soft ground on the Flat; stamina is the big question today for this Flat-bred 6yo but she's finished well the last twice and will have strong claims if she stays.

13/8

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Payout
Exacta £23.20
Straight Forecast £26.96
Trifecta £86.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Jumeirah King

POSTDATA:

Carrigeen Kampala

SPOTLIGHT:

Melton Mossy

TOPSPEED:

Finest View

WEST COUNTRY:

Komedy Kicks

D Express:

Feel The Pinch

The Star:

Melton Mossy

The Times:

Jumeirah King

Daily Mail:

Jumeirah King

Daily Mirror:

Jumeirah King

Telegraph:

Carrigeen Kampala

Daily Record:

Carrigeen Kampala

The Guardian:

Finest View