August 30 / 15.55 Newton Abbot

15.55

Good

Eoin Mullen Memorial Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 2m 0f 167y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Eoin Mullen Memorial Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 7/1152 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Back in good form for new stable in May, winning twice on good ground, and was creditable second to rejuvenated rival at Stratford (2m, good to firm) this month; still on a workable mark but will have something to prove if the ground is slower than good.
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3rd

3

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 213y

Class 4

19:50 Stratford

Turpin Gold

11st 8lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Four-times winning hurdler making a belated debut over fences after six-month break; hard to fancy unless there is a move in the market.

5/1

1

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:50 Ffos Las

Turpin Gold

12st 0lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

3-6 since returning from long absence for new stable this spring; only fourth off today's mark at Worcester (2m, good) last month but possibly had a bit too much use made of him there; remains very much of interest.

7/4

3

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:27 Worcester

Turpin Gold

11st 11lb

J: Cameron Iles

T: Tom Lacey

Won in May on first two starts for this yard (2m, good) and back to winning ways at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good to soft) four weeks ago; did it readily last time and a 7lb rise may not stop him today.

9/4

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 5731-3 D BF

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Took form to new level when scoring by 7l at Stratford (2m2f, good to soft) in the autumn and made pleasing return from eight-month break when close third to Feel The Pinch over C&D (good) in June; not yet fully exposed after only eight hurdling starts; must be considered.
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3rd

1

24th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

16:20 Fontwell

Juggernaut

12st 0lb

J: James Robottom

T: Anthony Honeyball

Consistent 7yo who has finished second under James Robottom twice since returned to hurdling in March, more recently at Stratford (3m2f, good) last month; still unexposed over this sort of trip and likely to be on the premises again.

4/1

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: F49-12 CD

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 13lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

7/2

Form: 88-2P1

Last run: 34 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Has rather mixed record for new stable since the spring but produced good performance to win latest hurdle race at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) five weeks ago and recently added a Flat success to his tally; can probably cope with today's drop back in trip and some rain; big player if on his mettle.
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3rd

5

27th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

16:56 Newton Abbot

Chillhi

10st 13lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Barry John Murphy

Flat and dual hurdle winner for James Owen last summer but well beaten in three runs for new stable (Flat/hurdles) this spring; now 4lb lower than for his last success but he needs a major revival; blinkers return and visor is removed.

25/1

11th

10

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 2

17:13 Fakenham

Chillhi

10st 8lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Barry John Murphy

Flat and dual hurdle winner for James Owen last summer but well beaten on both starts for new stable last month (hurdle/Flat); might be aided by refitted visor and/or first-time tongue-tie here but has lots to prove.

33/1

8th

1

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Chillhi

9st 12lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Barry John Murphy

Flat and dual hurdle winner during busy summer for James Owen last year but well beaten (over hurdles) on stable debut on Tuesday and returns to the Flat with quite a bit to prove.

33/1

Form: 0-1212 CD BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner (2m1f/2m2f, good; also effective on soft) this season; perhaps a shade disappointing when beaten in a match race here last time but further progress remains possible, and he helps to give Anthony Honeyball a strong hand in this race.
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4

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

14:57 Worcester

Gore Point

11st 13lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Won twice over hurdles at Newton Abbot on good during the summer; made a pleasing start over fences when passing three opponents on the run-in to claim third over C&D (good) last month and holds place claims.

8/1

3rd

4

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

13:37 Worcester

Gore Point

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

2-9 over hurdles, both wins coming on good ground this summer after wind surgery; has to be forgiven a below-par effort last month but the switch to fences could bring improvement and he's one to consider.

10/1

Form: 345

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Went close in basement-grade AW race in June and has shown minor promise in three juvenile hurdles this summer (good to firm/good) but faces a tough task from 12lb out of the weights on this handicap hurdle debut.
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4th

6

3rd Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

14:28 Fontwell

Its Life

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Kathy Turner

Only ninth at Bath three days ago and that was after a forgettable handicap debut over hurdles; 7lb wrong here.

50/1

14

(10)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 11y

Class 6

14:52 Bath

Its Life

8st 12lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Kathy Turner

13-race maiden who has been hurdling and others have more pressing claims back on the Flat.

50/1

6th

9

30th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

15:55 Newton Abbot

Its Life

10st 2lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Kathy Turner

Went close in basement-grade AW race in June and has shown minor promise in three juvenile hurdles this summer (good to firm/good) but faces a tough task from 12lb out of the weights on this handicap hurdle debut.

20/1

Form: 4U4

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Irish raider who has some fair Flat form on his CV and posted his most encouraging of three hurdle runs when fourth in Ballinrobe maiden (2m, good) this month; not sure to be suited by the forecast rain here but could easily have more improvement to come in handicap hurdles.
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1st

2

31st May 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

14:35 Fakenham

Tuba

11st 6lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

0-5 over hurdles, having been pulled up in both handicaps last year (2m1f/2m3f), but returns to this code after two 1m6f AW wins this spring and is evidenty in good nick; tries a new trip; likely contender.

4/6

1st

1

(3)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tuba

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Likes it here, landing a second course win, again from the front for Gina Mangan, over C&D six weeks ago; was allowed his own way that night and this is more competitive if anything but he holds claims upped a fair 4lb.

3/1

1st

2

(6)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tuba

9st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Versatile tactically; off the mark over 2m here in December and ran well in three of four starts since; the exception was 1m6f but he's one to consider.

4/1

Form: 7545-

Last run: 163 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 17l when last of five on handicap debut at Chepstow (2m, good) in March and not seen again since; still very unexposed over hurdles but returns in a competitive race and needs to take a big step forward.
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8

18th Feb 2026

1m 7f 212y

Class 5

16:35 Ludlow

Jacksons Bay

10st 4lb

J: James Turner

T: Evan Williams

0-8 over hurdles and twice disappointing since a third of six at Newton Abbot in September (2m1f, good to soft); wouldn't be the obvious answer on this switch to fences.

12/1

7th

13

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

15:20 Catterick

Jacksons Bay

10st 9lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

0-7 and down the field at Taunton in November last time, but looked stretched by 2m3f; prior to that he ran okay when third of six at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good to soft); might have each-way chance now back down in trip.

14/1

Form: -546P0 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Made disappointing start to chasing career this season (three attempts) and was soundly beaten when back hurdling here (2m2f) nine days ago; lurks on a dangerous mark now, though, and might be perked by refitted cheekpieces.
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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

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Payout
Exacta £11.20
Straight Forecast £10.40
Tricast £36.24
Trifecta £42.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Juggernaut

RP RATINGS:

Turpin Gold

Daily Mail:

Gore Point

D Express:

Chillhi

The Star:

Catboy

Daily Record:

Gore Point

Telegraph:

Juggernaut

The Guardian:

Juggernaut

The Sun:

Juggernaut

Daily Mirror:

Chillhi

TOPSPEED:

Turpin Gold

POSTDATA:

Turpin Gold

The Times:

Turpin Gold