August 31 / 15.20 Newton Abbot

15.20

Good

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  • Prize money: £6152.36
  • 2m 0f 75y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 3467-1 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with two disappointing hurdle runs for James Ewart but readily beat in-form rival to win over fences on stable debut at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) a fortnight ago and remains well handicapped after a recent 8lb rise; good chance.
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1

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:20 Wincanton

Beat Box

12st 6lb

J: Mr Martin McIntyre

T: Anthony Ward-Thomas

Useful handicapper for Dan Skelton but looks regressive judged on his recent pointing exploits.

12/1

4th

4

11th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:34 Ffos Las

Beat Box

11st 5lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

midfield, headway on outer before 4 out, weakened before 2 out

7/2

4th

4

11th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:34 Ffos Las

Beat Box

11st 5lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

midfield, headway on outer before 4 out, weakened before 2 out

7/2

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 15P3/3 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Hurdle/chase winner for Milton Harris in 2022 and returned from long absence with creditable third at Uttoxeter (2m, good) for new stable last month (challenging before last-fence mistake); still on a good mark; shortlisted.
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2

14th Nov 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

13:05 Taunton

Mordred

11st 13lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Harriet Dickin

towards rear

13/2

2

14th Nov 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

13:05 Taunton

Mordred

11st 13lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Harriet Dickin

towards rear

13/2

6th

5

4th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

16:20 Hereford

Mordred

11st 13lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Harriet Dickin

Back from an absence with two good runs in 2m handicaps and found no rhythm after an early mistake at Sedgefield last time; forgive him that and a case can be made.

7/1

Form: 4-U935

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
0-6 over fences but finished second (demoted to third) under very positive ride at Cartmel (2m5f, soft; first-time visor) last month and, having dropped in trip, also ran well when fifth at Worcester (2m, good; lost three places on run-in after last-fence stumble) last week; tried in blinkers here; can make his presence felt.
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6

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Worcester

Bensini

10st 3lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Back with previous trainer for whom he made his debut in a bumper; won a C&D handicap two years ago for Robbie Llewellyn but signed off for that yard in modest form; bit risky.

9/1

7th

15

31st May 2025

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

21:00 Stratford

Bensini

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Yet to add to his win in July 2023 and returned from layoff with a disappointing run this month; goes without headgear again today; revival needed.

25/1

7th

15

31st May 2025

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

21:00 Stratford

Bensini

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Yet to add to his win in July 2023 and returned from layoff with a disappointing run this month; goes without headgear again today; revival needed.

25/1

Form: 24P-P5

Last run: 105 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
0-6 over hurdles when owner-trained but not beaten that far when fifth of 13 at Worcester (2m4f, good to soft) in May and may be better suited by the quicker ground on today's stable/chase debut; interesting.
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5th

8

14th Nov 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

13:05 Taunton

Go On Ya Goodthing

10st 2lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

prominent early, led narrowly or disputed lead after 1st

9/2

5th

8

14th Nov 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

13:05 Taunton

Go On Ya Goodthing

10st 2lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

prominent early, led narrowly or disputed lead after 1st

9/2

6th

11

24th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

16:50 Fontwell

Go On Ya Goodthing

10st 2lb

J: Connor Brace

T: Fergal O’Brien

Only shown a modest level of form over hurdles and hasn't really improved in two starts for new stable since switched to fences, albeit last month's Worcester run was more encouraging; others appeal more.

13/2

Form: 1-1231 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Progressive 6yo who just did enough at Perth (2m, good) last month and has now won three chases this year; will be fine on this left-handed track and might still have more to offer; respected.
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9

27th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:00 Worcester

Tonto Foley

11st 1lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Progressive 6yo who just did enough at Perth (2m, good) in July and has now won three chases this year (one was on soft ground); didn't fire at Newton Abbot last month but remains of interest.

8/1

5th

2

31st Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:20 Newton Abbot

Tonto Foley

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

prominent, weakened quickly before 2 out

3/1

1st

5

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Perth

Tonto Foley

10st 12lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Christian Williams

in touch with leaders, mistake 3 out, ridden 2 out, headway against far rail approaching last, good jump last, led and kept on well run-in, just did enough

5/2

12/1

Form: 46-336

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Didn't run badly when sixth of 14 here (2m5f, good) last month and continues to slip down the weights but he's now 0-13 under all codes and today's drop back in trip may not be ideal.
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5th

6

5th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:22 Ffos Las

Lelant

11st 6lb

J: Osian Radford

T: Mrs C Williams

Two good-ground wins during the winter but nothing positive to take from his last two races and the weather forecast doesn't bode well.

10/1

8th

4

25th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

14:30 Hereford

Lelant

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mrs C Williams

Returned from break with good-ground C&D win in October and followed up at Market Rasen (2m5f, good to soft) a few weeks later; struggled on heavy ground at Fontwell in December but has been freshened up again since and Sean Bowen keeps the ride; must be considered.

11/4

1st

6

13th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

15:12 Hereford

Lelant

10st 13lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Well treated on some of his form but it's been a while since he offered an effort of real note; best watched.

7/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £28.10
Straight Forecast £30.42
Trifecta £96.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Beat Box

The Times:

Tonto Foley

WEST COUNTRY:

Go On Ya Goodthing

Telegraph:

Mordred

The Sun:

Tonto Foley

The Star:

Tonto Foley

Daily Record:

Tonto Foley

RP RATINGS:

Beat Box

POSTDATA:

Beat Box

The Guardian:

Beat Box

Daily Mail:

Beat Box

D Express:

Beat Box

Daily Mirror:

Beat Box