July 20 / 17.17 Newton Abbot

17.17

Good

Stephen Hayes “Jagger” Memorial Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 2m 4f 216y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Stephen Hayes “Jagger” Memorial Handicap Chase

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 02-432

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
0-15 overall but has made the frame three consecutive times since switched to chasing this season, most recently when second at Market Rasen (3m, soft) a fortnight ago; today's trip-and-ground combination should also suit; probably won't be far away.
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2nd

2

9th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

14:58 Newton Abbot

La Quarite

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Won by 36l over C&D in July but that race fell apart and he hasn't threatened since, beaten about 14l returned to fences the last twice; could be on a tough mark (that last win was off 12lb lower) but this is weak.

11/8

4th

2

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

17:18 Cartmel

La Quarite

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Off the mark at the fourth attempt over fences when strolling home by a wide margin at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) but that race took little winning and he was then beaten 8l into third off the same mark back over hurdles at Uttoxeter; seemed to struggle with the 14lb rise when only fifth on his return to fences here on Saturday (2m5f).

4/1

5th

3

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:35 Cartmel

La Quarite

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Came good for new stable at fourth attempt, with huge-margin win at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) last month; managed only third off same mark over hurdles a week later and a 14lb hike has now taken effect but he still needs to be taken very seriously.

2/1

OUR TIP

20/1

  • Place: £6.50

Form: 1P/P-4

Last run: 45 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced in 2m hurdle on stable debut in June but two underwhelming Flat runs have followed and he looks risky over this new trip on his chasing debut.
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3

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

19:15 Hexham

Believe Jack

11st 4lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Alison Thorpe

Triple hurdle winner at around 2m but last success was 17 months ago and he was a remote second on chase debut at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good; 25-1) last month; looks worth another try at this trip but he needs to leave that latest form behind.

12/1

2nd

1

20th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

17:17 Newton Abbot

Believe Jack

12st 0lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Alison Thorpe

Not disgraced in 2m hurdle on stable debut in June but two underwhelming Flat runs have followed and he looks risky over this new trip on his chasing debut.

20/1

6th

5

(6)

30th Jun 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ffos Las

Believe Jack

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Alison Thorpe

Didn't run badly over hurdles here on this month's stable debut but was well beaten on the Flat here (1m6f, good to soft) eight days ago and is difficult to enthuse over after that performance.

33/1

Form: 24/543 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 30l in his first two chases (both 2m) but recent third at Worcester (2m4f, good) was a much better effort and he remains well handicapped on some of last season's hurdling form (course win included).
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8

19th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 5

15:18 Ffos Las

Imperial Measure

10st 4lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Inconsistent 7yo who has modest 1-21 strike-rate and needs to rebound from a heavy defeat last month; competes off career-low mark here but needs a good boost from the new cheekpieces.

10/1

5th

11

26th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 135y

Class 5

15:47 Fontwell

Imperial Measure

10st 4lb

T: Evan Williams

Inconsistent but wasn't beaten far when third of four at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good to soft) and then fell early at Ffos Las (4-1); should be in the mix.

4/1

5

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

14:05 Ffos Las

Imperial Measure

10st 6lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

0-5 over fences and not very consistent but wasn't beaten far when third of four at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good to soft) last month and remains on career-low mark for this first venture beyond that trip.

4/1

Form: 2525-3

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 5P-443

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Suffered dip in form after making all over hurdles at Fakenham (2m7f, good) in January but gave it a good shot before weakening into third on recent chasing debut at Worcester (2m4f, good) and this sharper track may suit him better; a possible if in the right mood again.
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1st

7

6th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

19:42 Fontwell

Mersey Street

10st 13lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won at Sedgefield (2m3f, good to soft) in February and was runner-up on his return visit over 2m5f two weeks later; looks interesting on that form but he needs to bounce back from a heavy defeat at Carlisle in March.

12/1

7th

13

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

16:27 Carlisle

Mersey Street

10st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Sound performances (won then good second) at Sedgefield last month, while leaving the impression this return to a right-handed track will prove ideal; may still have more to offer over fences; in the mix.

10/1

2nd

3

19th Feb 2026

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

16:17 Sedgefield

Mersey Street

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Decisive winner over 2m3f here last time (good to soft); this longer trip will suit (has won over 3m1f) and should go well despite 6lb rise.

13/8

Form: 20-546

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Made all over hurdles in the autumn and shaped with promise when fourth of five on last month's chasing debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good); never looked dangerous when held up in rear at Worcester 18 days ago but remains unexposed over fences and perhaps a return to more positive tactics might show him in a better light.
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8

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Catboy

10st 3lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Hasn't got a lot going in his previous four chases but well handicapped on some of his hurdle form and didn't run too badly in that discipline last time.

6/1

5th

12

4th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:07 Ludlow

Catboy

10st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Very opposable on this season's exploits but he has dropped to a dangerous mark and this 6yo could stage a revival at some point; worth checking the betting.

14/1

8th

10

16th Sep 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:10 Uttoxeter

Catboy

10st 11lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Christian Williams

Made disappointing start to chasing career this season (three attempts) and reverted to hurdling with a heavy defeat and a fall last month; lurks on a good mark but needs to turn a corner.

12/1

Form: 4033-P CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Managed a soft-ground C&D win in September and is effectively 2lb lower today (even from out of the weights) but she was pulled up here (3m2f, good) last month and is not one to rely upon.
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4th

8

4th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

14:35 Newton Abbot

Firefly Lane

10st 2lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Jimmy Frost

Course regular who's regressed in recent times; beaten a long way from 10lb out of the handicap last time and has a similarly tough task from 9lb wrong today.

33/1

Non-runners

Ryders Rock

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Payout
Exacta £28.90
Straight Forecast £22.91
Tricast £90.84
Trifecta £119.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

La Quarite

WEST COUNTRY:

Mersey Street

SPOTLIGHT:

Imperial Measure

RP RATINGS:

Ryder's Rock

The Times:

La Quarite

Telegraph:

La Quarite

Daily Mirror:

La Quarite

The Star:

La Quarite

D Express:

Imperial Measure

The Sun:

Mersey Street

Daily Record:

Mersey Street