September 30 / 14.00 Newton Abbot

14.00

Heavy

Weatherbys Stallion Book Conditional Jockeys’ Selling Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5309.31
  • 2m 2f 110y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Weatherbys Stallion Book Conditional Jockeys’ Selling Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 30-62P

Last run: 14 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Unconvincing over fences in four attempts and drops back to selling class over hurdles where his last win was in April 2022; has dropped significantly in the weights and should have the ability to make his mark here; won a bumper on soft in December 2020.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Worcester

Silent Revolution

10st 7lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Barry John Murphy

Out of sorts for Alison Thorpe last year and well beaten on both starts for new stable this spring, the latter in a selling handicap; sports first-time hood here; could be considered only if lively in the betting.

33/1

11th

8

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:38 Cartmel

Silent Revolution

10st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Barry John Murphy

His good days are long gone and he has been regressing for a while; made no impact on stable debut.

12/1

7th

4

26th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 16y

Class 5

14:18 Chepstow

Silent Revolution

11st 8lb

J: Dylan O’Connor

T: Barry John Murphy

Useful in his prime; badly out of sorts for Alison Thorpe last year (five runs) but makes stable debut from a very dangerous mark and with the trip/ground suitable; well worth keeping an eye on in the betting.

12/1

Form: 2PP57/

Last run: 536 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
His sole success over hurdles was in a Navan maiden on heavy in 2021 for his former trainer; lost his way and beat only one rival in three starts for current trainer in March/April last year; off since and blinkers return; best watched.
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4

22nd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

15:25 Chepstow

Brazos

11st 9lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Alexandra Dunn

midfield, outpaced after 7th, soon dropped to rear, lost touch before 3 out

50/1

4

22nd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

15:25 Chepstow

Brazos

11st 9lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Alexandra Dunn

midfield, outpaced after 7th, soon dropped to rear, lost touch before 3 out

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 517-60 C BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Three wins over hurdles, one at this track (2m1f, heavy) last September; her last success was at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in April; disappointing favourite at Worcester (2m4f, good) 19 days ago but this drop in grade and first-time cheekpieces should see her go close, at the least.
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6

6th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ffos Las

Presenting Nelly

11st 2lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Alison Thorpe

Triple hurdle winner on ground slower than good for Dan Skelton in 2023-24 season but badly out of form for new stable this year, most recently when pulled up over C&D (good) in March.

33/1

6

6th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ffos Las

Presenting Nelly

11st 2lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Alison Thorpe

held up in rear, slow jump 5th

33/1

3

21st Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Ffos Las

Presenting Nelly

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Alison Thorpe

Bumper and three-time hurdle winner when trained by Dan Skelton but has not shown much for new stable this year (three runs), and can't really blame the slow ground; sports refitted cheekpieces today; needs to turn a corner.

20/1

Form: -67195 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won on soft ground at this track (2m1f) last October; best effort when winning at Worcester (2m, good) in July; his form has dipped since in a couple of runs over hurdles and one on the Flat but he should do better down in this grade.
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6

(10)

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:13 Salisbury

Afta Party

10st 10lb

J: Mr Sean O’Connor

T: Mark Gillard

Struggling over hurdles last winter and lots to prove returned to the Flat after a break; 1m winner in October 2022.

50/1

Abandoned

Form: 83295

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Yet to get his head in front but finished second in a novice at Worcester (2m, good) in June; not disgraced in handicaps over C&D and at Worcester since but yet to run on heavy or soft over hurdles.
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6

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:07 Worcester

Kintaro

10st 6lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

0-15 over hurdles, with a very mixed record; ran quite well when third here (2m4f, good) last month but was well held in the end; not bred for fences and makes only limited appeal on this chasing debut.

12/1

9

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Worcester

Kintaro

10st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Tailed off over C&D last month and now 0-14 over hurdles; urgently needs to prove some ability remains.

16/1

12th

14

25th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Worcester

Kintaro

10st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

His two best RPRs were recorded here last summer, albeit over 2m (good); two below-par efforts since April's serviceable third in a novice seller at Exeter and he has work on from 3lb out of the handicap.

33/1

Form: 41-4P0

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at Fakenham (2m4f, good) in April off 5lb lower mark; left Dr Richard Newland and Jamie Insole for £2,500 in May but has run poorly in two starts for new connections; tailed off only run on heavy.
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11th

10

29th Mar 2025

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

16:50 Stratford

Tip Top Tonto

10st 8lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Alison Thorpe

In April last year he won a Fakenham handicap off 4lb higher but there's been nothing positive to take out of his last four races.

40/1

8th

7

30th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

12:50 Fakenham

Tip Top Tonto

11st 1lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Alison Thorpe

Won off 1lb higher over C&D (good) for the Newland/Insole stable in April but both runs for John and Rhys Flint this season were very disappointing and he was tailed off for latest new trainer this month; the return to this track is a big plus but it still takes a leap of faith to support him.

25/1

8th

7

30th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

12:50 Fakenham

Tip Top Tonto

11st 1lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Alison Thorpe

Won off 1lb higher over C&D (good) for the Newland/Insole stable in April but both runs for John and Rhys Flint this season were very disappointing and he was tailed off for latest new trainer this month; the return to this track is a big plus but it still takes a leap of faith to support him.

25/1

Form: P-P65P CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Her sole success came over C&D (good) in May last year; returns to hurdles after a couple of runs over fences but has been out of sorts in three runs in this sphere this year; blinkers are back replacing cheekpieces; acts on soft ground; 9lb out of the handicap.
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2nd

5

19th Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 5

13:55 Fakenham

Caitlins Court

10st 6lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Jimmy Frost

jumped right on occasions, took keen hold, in touch with leaders, mistake 1st, headway and went second after 9th, disputed lead 11th, led clearly when hit 4 out, headed last, soon no extra

11/1

2nd

5

19th Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 5

13:55 Fakenham

Caitlins Court

10st 6lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Jimmy Frost

jumped right on occasions, took keen hold, in touch with leaders, mistake 1st, headway and went second after 9th, disputed lead 11th, led clearly when hit 4 out, headed last, soon no extra

11/1

Form: 832004

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
0-10; fair effort when fourth at this level at Stratford (2m3f, good) 23 days ago but she is 10lb wrong in the handicap; beaten a long way in two runs on heavy.
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7

20th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell

Far Away West

11st 3lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Hugh Burns

0-18 over hurdles but seemingly back in decent form on last two appearances; in contention for second before last-flight fall at Kelso (2m5f, good) a fortnight ago and has possibilities if that experience has not dented her confidence.

11/2

7

20th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell

Far Away West

11st 3lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Hugh Burns

0-18 over hurdles but seemingly back in decent form on last two appearances; in contention for second before last-flight fall at Kelso (2m5f, good) a fortnight ago and has possibilities if that experience has not dented her confidence.

11/2

10

7th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:25 Kelso

Far Away West

10st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Hugh Burns

Maiden; ex-Dan Skelton; best run for this yard when fair seventh in a mares' novice handicap over 2m5f here last time (good); more needed.

20/1

Form: -U404P

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Yet to be placed from 11 starts but she handles soft ground; 16lb wrong in the weights and faces a tough task.
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11

28th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

15:17 Chepstow

My Mate Polly

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Bill Turner

took keen hold, prominent, lost ground before 4th, midfield 11th

12/1

11

28th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

15:17 Chepstow

My Mate Polly

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Bill Turner

took keen hold, prominent, lost ground before 4th, midfield 11th

12/1

Verdict

The presence of Silent Revolution keeps five of these out of the weights and at his best he would win with his head in his chest. He rates the main danger to Dan Skelton’s PRESENTING NELLY who boasts a heavy-ground win here and tries cheekpieces on this drop in grade after disappointing last time. Afta Party has also won here on soft ground and can make his presence felt. [Andrew Bladen]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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WEST COUNTRY:

Silent Revolution

TOPSPEED:

Afta Party

RP RATINGS:

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POSTDATA:

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Daily Mail:

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D Express:

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Daily Mirror:

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Daily Record:

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The Times:

Afta Party

Telegraph:

Afta Party

The Guardian:

Silent Revolution