July 21 / 15.05 Newton Abbot

15.05

Good To Soft

Newton Abbot Racecourse Conference Centre Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5624.26
  • 2m 2f 110y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Newton Abbot Racecourse Conference Centre Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: /P6-41 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Had been vulnerable in handicaps this year but she ran better at Stratford two starts ago and there was nothing wrong with her attitude when a narrow winner over C&D (good) in June; has gone back up 4lb but in good heart and likely to go well.
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1st

2

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

15:05 Newton Abbot

Konigin Isabella

11st 12lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Had been vulnerable in handicaps this year but she ran better at Stratford two starts ago and there was nothing wrong with her attitude when a narrow winner over C&D (good) in June; has gone back up 4lb but in good heart and likely to go well.

7/2

1st

6

25th Jun 2024

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:00 Newton Abbot

Konigin Isabella

11st 4lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Raced prominently before proving one paced at Stratford last time (2m, good) when just behind Queen Of Steel; that was better, though.

8/1

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9/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 499-65

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Early promise in good-ground bumpers, including on this track; just minor form since switched to hurdles in November but handicaps are likely to prove more fruitful; one to bear in mind.
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4

3rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:00 Newton Abbot

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11st 10lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: John O’Shea

Completed back-to-back wins last spring, including one here, but has been badly out of form since returning from a break in December; now 4lb below his last winning mark, but hard to make a case for in current form.

10/1

7th

1

5th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:48 Ffos Las

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12st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: John O’Shea

Exposed 8yo who has topweight and he's looked out of sorts in four runs following a break.

25/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 53-539

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Maiden; has enough handicap form to think she can find a race; lesser effort when cheekpieces were fitted 13 days ago but a previous Stratford third (2m, good) puts her in this picture.
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4th

2

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 40y

Class 5

16:45 Taunton

Ryders Rock

10st 11lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Made a winning chasing debut at Newton Abbot (2m5f) in May; failed to stay 3m1f when fourth there subsequently but shaped encouragingly reverted to hurdles after seven months off when third in 2m2f Exeter handicap 18 days ago; merits serious consideration back in this sphere.

7/2

3rd

8

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 111y

Class 5

17:18 Exeter

Ryders Rock

10st 12lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Has switched to fences this term, winning in May but regressing in two summer starts; only 1-18 over hurdles and she has never won away from Newton Abbot.

12/1

4th

4

21st Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:20 Newton Abbot

Ryders Rock

11st 4lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Battled on from unlikely position to score by 8l here (2m5f, good) on chasing debut in May, an eventful race in which the clear leader fell two out, but it's wise to treat that piece of form with a degree of caution; only fourth of six at Fontwell (2m3f, good) last time; tries a new trip today.

7/1

Form: 95PP/4 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner; things haven't quite clicked for him over hurdles but he didn't do badly at Worcester in June on his return from an absence and he should be exploiting a low mark at some stage; in the mix.
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11th

15

21st Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

15:25 Plumpton

Invictus De Brion

10st 7lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

not fluent 1st

7/1

7

22nd Sep 2024

Good

2m 3f 164y

Class 5

14:50 Plumpton

Invictus De Brion

10st 7lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

About 17l behind Belgarum when third at Fontwell (2m5f, good) on recent chasing debut but significant positives can be drawn from that performance and he's 11lb better off with that rival here; contender if new cheekpieces have any positive effect.

13/2

3rd

7

30th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 135y

Class 5

16:25 Fontwell

Invictus De Brion

11st 5lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

Bumper winner; 0-7 over hurdles but returned from long absence with two pretty good efforts this season (2m/2m2f) and it will be interesting to see how he fares over this new trip on chasing debut.

6/1

Form: 68878-

Last run: 132 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has not had many chances but nothing particularly eye-catching so far, including on handicap debut at Taunton (2m1f, soft; 66-1) in March; has much to prove for now.
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1st

5

24th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 25y

Class 5

15:20 Leicester

Palawan Du Mazet

11st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Alan Jones

First past the post in the same novice handicap at Taunton (2m2f, soft/heavy) in two of his three chase attempts, last time comfortably making amends for being disqualified a year earlier (banned substance found in sample); may have more to offer over fences; shortlisted.

6/4

1st

7

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 40y

Class 5

16:15 Taunton

Palawan Du Mazet

10st 4lb

J: James Davies

T: Alan Jones

Won this race readily (soft ground) on chasing debut at year ago, only to be disqualified after testing positive for a banned substance; made low-key reappearance on good ground here in December but still features prominently in calculations.

9/4

Form: 0P5-02

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Modest in early hurdle starts, including on handicap debut at Ffos Las but he fared better there (2m, good) when a close second to a subsequent winner (and now stablemate) in May; may well progress again.
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6

19th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 212y

Class 5

16:43 Ludlow

Seren Y Teigr

10st 3lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Trailed Dunstall Rambler and Haafback on Wincanton's chasing debut, but he wasn't done with when falling two out at Sedgefield latest, despite which he's eased 2lb more; not ruled out; blinkers replace visor.

14/1

4

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 77y

Class 5

15:10 Sedgefield

Seren Y Teigr

10st 8lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Runner-up off 3lb higher over hurdles at Ffos Las last May but pulled up in November and tailed off when 40-1 at Wincanton on last month's chase debut; dramatic improvement is needed in a first-time visor.

9/1

4

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 77y

Class 5

15:10 Sedgefield

Seren Y Teigr

10st 8lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Runner-up off 3lb higher over hurdles at Ffos Las last May but pulled up in November and tailed off when 40-1 at Wincanton on last month's chase debut; dramatic improvement is needed in a first-time visor.

9/1

Form: 3-U563

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Winless so far but has picked up prize-money in handicap chases and hurdles for this yard; doesn't get much sympathy from the handicapper but the return to a lesser test of stamina is worth exploring.
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4th

8

20th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

17:17 Newton Abbot

Sevenofus

10st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Carroll Gray

0-16 under rules (including eight chase runs) but came second over hurdles here (2m5f, good) in April and also ran very well in eventful C&D chase won by Ryder's Rock in May; 5lb wrong today but not out of this if last month's wind op makes any positive difference.

10/1

3rd

6

28th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

15:18 Newton Abbot

Sevenofus

10st 12lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Carroll Gray

Twice placed over fences (0-7) and twice runner-up over hurdles this year; latest run wasn't her best (also over hurdles) but she goes on all ground and the form is there to feature.

8/1

3rd

6

28th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

15:18 Newton Abbot

Sevenofus

10st 12lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Carroll Gray

Twice placed over fences (0-7) and twice runner-up over hurdles this year; latest run wasn't her best (also over hurdles) but she goes on all ground and the form is there to feature.

8/1

Form: 9/P-30

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won juvenile hurdle for previous yard in late 2022 but disappointing in handicaps in spring 2023; fairly encouraging debut for new yard here in May but he shot his bolt some way out in June; needs revival.
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6

12th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:40 Worcester

Penna Rossa

10st 8lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Yet to add to his juvenile hurdle win in 2022 and has not shown a great deal on two appearances for new stable this spring (2m4f/2mf); swaps blinkers for first-time visor here.

25/1

9

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:05 Uttoxeter

Penna Rossa

10st 8lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Record of 1-18 over hurdles; fair third at Ffos Las in January (2m4f, soft) but well beaten over same trip here after a break on stable debut last time; blinkers and tongue-tie back on (no improvement last time he wore them); others stronger.

16/1

5th

9

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:05 Uttoxeter

Penna Rossa

10st 8lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Record of 1-18 over hurdles; fair third at Ffos Las in January (2m4f, soft) but well beaten over same trip here after a break on stable debut last time; blinkers and tongue-tie back on (no improvement last time he wore them); others stronger.

16/1

Form: 5176-6 CD

Last run: 66 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Two wins here (C&D and 2m1f; both on good) last summer and another at Fontwell in October; hasn't kept up the momentum in three runs since but drying ground would be in his favour and he may yet raise his game further.
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5

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

15:40 Stratford

Sassified

11st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Four-time hurdle winner and his last success was at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good to soft) in June; disappointing in final run for the Hobbs/White yard but he still looks feasibly treated on his best form and needs a close look on first run for James Owen; new headgear.

6/4

Form: 39-353

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 9lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Now 7lb lower than a close call over fences in December but he's proved vulnerable since and reverts to hurdles for the first time since April 2023; others higher up the list.
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9

20th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Lingfield

Shaws Cross

10st 2lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Andy Irvine

Runner-up at Plumpton (2m3f, good to soft) in December and respectable fourth in his last two runs but this 13yo is now 1-24 over fences and that win was over two years ago; down the list.

7/1

4th

11

31st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:48 Lingfield

Shaws Cross

10st 2lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Andy Irvine

Veteran who scored over hurdles here (heavy) in 2019 and broke a long losing run two years ago over fences at Plumpton; no joy since but, even though he's 2lb out of the weights today, he's regularly shown enough to be given a place chance.

16/1

4th

11

31st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:48 Lingfield

Shaws Cross

10st 2lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Andy Irvine

Veteran who scored over hurdles here (heavy) in 2019 and broke a long losing run two years ago over fences at Plumpton; no joy since but, even though he's 2lb out of the weights today, he's regularly shown enough to be given a place chance.

16/1

Form: P-8798

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Three low-key runs in handicap hurdles, albeit she was a long way out of the weights here in June; others more likely.
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10

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

18:30 Stratford

What An Icon

10st 5lb

J: James Davies

T: Chris Down

Unseated rider at first flight on recent reappearance outing and has now been unplaced all nine hurdling starts; 1lb wrong here; sports refitted hood; not the most obvious answer.

33/1

10

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

18:30 Stratford

What An Icon

10st 5lb

J: James Davies

T: Chris Down

Unseated rider at first flight on recent reappearance outing and has now been unplaced all nine hurdling starts; 1lb wrong here; sports refitted hood; not the most obvious answer.

33/1

8

21st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Warwick

What An Icon

10st 5lb

J: James Davies

T: Chris Down

No improvement for the return to assertive tactics on her final two outings last summer, beaten 25l in each; 5lb out of the weights on this return to action and not easily recommended.

50/1

Form: 76-025 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Mostly struggled over the last year but he ran his best race for a while off a much-reduced mark here (2m5f, soft) in May; refitting of cheekpieces didn't help at Worcester recently, though, and remains with a query.
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5th

11

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 5f 137y

Class 5

15:38 Exeter

Caspers Court

10st 10lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Kayley Woollacott

Last win was off 18lb higher in March 2023; returns to a more suitable trip than the 3m last time but ran just the one race of any real note last year and he's an 11yo now.

16/1

5th

11

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 5f 137y

Class 5

15:38 Exeter

Caspers Court

10st 10lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Kayley Woollacott

led

16/1

6

24th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

16:30 Ludlow

Caspers Court

11st 1lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Kayley Woollacott

Mark has never been more accommodating in seven seasons with these connections, and although winless beyond 2m6f under rules does stay further; diminishing returns since May's Newton Abbot second, however.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £30.40
Straight Forecast £41.01
Tricast £412.22
Trifecta £616.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Konigin Isabella

D Express:

Get The Value

RP RATINGS:

Ryder's Rock

Daily Record:

Seren Y Teigr

SPOTLIGHT:

Invictus De Brion

The Sun:

Get The Value

WEST COUNTRY:

Konigin Isabella

The Times:

Konigin Isabella

Telegraph:

Konigin Isabella

Daily Mirror:

Konigin Isabella

The Star:

Konigin Isabella