SIXTH 4:00PM

SIXTH RACE 4.00 THE TOTNES AND BRIDGETOWN STEEPLE CHASE COMPANY OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 6)

2m 4f 216y

Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form

for five yrs old and upwards Total race value £5000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2231, 2nd £1116, 3rd £558, 4th £279. (Penalty Value £2566.50)

RACE ANALYSIS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Nicholls (49 wins from 173 runners, 28%) runs ADRIEN DU PONT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (5 wins from 10 runners, 50%) runs ADRIEN DU PONT LONGEST TRAVELLER: SKYLANDER trained by Miss A Bacon, Frome, 90 miles.

Br BREEDING O OWNER H HUNT J JOCKEY T TRAINER S SPONSOR

COLOURS NO HORSE

AGE ST-LB JOCKEY 1 ADRIEN DU PONT (FR) (59)511/4F2- 10 12-8

Br B g Califet (FR) - Santariyka (FR) Mr Freddie Gingell (7) J

O Mrs Johnny de la Hey

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale Morson Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful operator in this sphere and would have made a winning return but for falling 2 out at Wincanton in March. Disappointing at Ascot since but likely to bounce back. TFRHHHHH BHA134

2 WOTZIZNAME (IRE) (14)13331-1 C 12 12-4

Br B g Fruits of Love (USA) - Native Beau (IRE) Miss Megan Bevan (7) J O Miss L. B. Gould Mrs Diane Ward, Shepton Mallet T H Mendip Farmers TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser. Won 2-runner hunter chase at this course 2 weeks ago by 45 lengths from Smithscorner, easily. Hard to know exactly what that form is worth, but seemingly retains plenty of ability. TFRHHHHI BHA125

3 ECU DE LA NOVERIE (FR) (75)53/4/403- 8 12-0

Br B g Linda’s Lad - Quat’sous d’Or (FR) O Mr David Maxwell

Mr David Maxwell J Philip Hobbs, Minehead T H West Somerset Fitzdares S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser earlier in his career and, while still some way short of that form when third in a hunter at Leicester 75 days ago, it was a step in the right direction, so he merits consideration. TFRHHHHI BHA128

4 KILRONAN CASTLE (GB) (14)0062-25 11 12-0

Br Ch g Indian River (FR) - Greatest Friend (IRE) Mr Darren Andrews (5) J O Mr Martin Sweetland Martin Sweetland, Honiton T H Taunton Vale Harriers TIMEFORM VIEW Fair chaser for Donal McCain but this is his first rules outing since 2018 and he was unplaced between the flags last time. TFRHHIII BHA94

5 POINTED AND SHARP (IRE) (26)4FP5P-P 10 12-0

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Leamybe (IRE) Mr Darren Edwards J

O Mr M. Hoskins M. Hoskins, Gillingham T

H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale TIMEFORM VIEW Triple chase winner in 2019 but drawn a blank since and pulled up at Cheltenham last time. Set for another struggle. TFRHIIII BHA93

6 SKYLANDER (IRE) (39)125031- C 13 12-0

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Cat Burglar (IRE) Mr Otis Morgan (7) J

O Mrs J Morgan Miss A. M. Bacon, Frome T

H Dartmoor TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful jumper (won over hurdles here) and dual point winner more recently, including last time. This is a big ask on first Rules outing for more than 4 years, though. TFRHHIII BHA100

7 SMITHSCORNER (IRE) (14)13P35-2 11 12-0

Br Br g Kadeed (IRE) - Roundhill (IRE) Mr Jake Bament (7) J

O Mrs Jenny Luscombe G. Chambers, Buckfastleigh T

8 STORY OF FRIENDS (FR) (26) 55212-P C 8 12-0

Br B g Kingsalsa (USA) - Royale Malinelle (FR) Mr George Hiscock (7) J O Syd Hosie Syd Hosie, Sherborne T H Taunton Vale Harriers TIMEFORM VIEW One-time fairly useful hurdler but has shown no promise in hunters for current stable lately. TFRHIIII BHA105

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4. Stewards Note: POINTED AND SHARP: Following its run on 29/4/2022 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the pace. Probable S.P.’s: 7-4 Adrien du Pont (FR), 5-2 Ecu de La Noverie (FR), 3-1 Wotzizname (IRE), 18-1 Smithscorner (IRE), 22-1 Skylander (IRE), 40-1 Story of Friends (FR), 66-1 Kilronan Castle (GB), 200-1 Pointed And Sharp (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER ADRIEN DU PONT has been given some time since a tame display at Ascot and, if back to the form he was showing before falling on his penultimate outing, he should be able to get the better ofr Wotzizname and Ecu de La Noverie, who were both useful at their peak.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ADRIEN DU PONT (FR) 2.WOTZIZNAME (IRE) 3.ECU DE LA NOVERIE (FR)

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SEVENTH RACE 4.32 THE newtonabbotracing.com NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

2m 2f 110y

for novice four yrs old and upwards Total race value £7600 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2879, 2nd £1440, 3rd £720, 4th £360, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £3757.74) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE ANALYSIS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Nicholls (49 wins from 173 runners, 28%) runs ZORAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (5 wins from 10 runners, 50%) runs ZORAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: COMMANDER MILLER trained by Mrs D O’Neill, North Fawley, 152 miles.

Br BREEDING O OWNER B BREEDER J JOCKEY T TRAINER S SPONSOR

COLOURS NO HORSE

AGE ST-LB JOCKEY 1 STEADY AWAY (IRE) (21)33404-U 8 12-0

Br B g Fame And Glory - Inch Pride (IRE) O Bradley Partnership

David Prichard (5) J Nicky Martin, Minehead T B Pat O’Donovan Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs and in the process of running below form when unseating his rider late on at Fontwell 3 weeks ago. Eased further in the weights but has enough to prove. TFRHHHII BHA98

2 ZORAN (GB) (347)6/05-

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Filia Regina O Owners Group 077

5 11-11

Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Stanley House Stud Owners Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat (bought for 77,000 gns by new connections). Just modest form so far over hurdles but may well do better now venturing into handicaps after 11 months off (also had breathing op). TFRHHHHH BHA95

3 KEPY BLANC (FR) (20)2//345-0

Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Villemanzie (FR) O Mr David Maxwell

7 11-10

Mr David Maxwell (3) J Philip Hobbs, Minehead T B Hubert Favre & Jean-Michel Olivart Fitzdares S TIMEFORM VIEW Ran badly after 5 months off when last of 8 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f, good) 20 days ago. Has work to do. TFRHHHII BHA94

4 COMMANDER MILLER (GB) (34)30/0401- 8 11-7

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Milliegait O Fawley House Stud

Gavin Sheehan J Danni O’Neill, North Fawley T B The Hon Mrs E. J. Wills Fawley House Stud S TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark under this ride in 8-runner maiden hurdle at Warwick (19f, good) 34 days ago, staying on to lead run-in. Respected back in handicap company. TFRHHHHI BHA91

5 GETAWAY CORY (IRE) (25) F6234-0 7 11-1

Br Br g Getaway (GER) - Annaru (IRE) O Mr I G Thompson Tom Scudamore J Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T

B Maurice Harrington TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who turned in a rare poor effort at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good) last time. Type to bounce back quickly. TFRHHHII BHA85

6 PROFESSOR CALCULUS (GB) (19)3506-5 4 11-1

Br B g Twilight Son - Roslea Lady (IRE) O The Rocket Racing Club

Tom Buckley (3) J Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T B Shortgrove Manor Stud House Fox Estate Agents S TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who produced best effort to date when fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to firm) 19 days ago, no extra final 100 yds. Looks on a fair mark but has stamina to prove over this slightly longer trip. TFRHHHHI BHA93

7 KAPITALISTE (FR) (14)P2630-1 CD 6 11-0

Br B g Intello (GER) - Kapitale (GER) O The Profile Partnership 2

Philip Armson (5) J Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T B Wertheimer et Frere Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Finally got off the mark in a first-time visor and tongue strap in 11-runner C&D handicap (good to soft) 14 days ago, always holding on. Not an obvious type to follow up, though. TFRHHHII BHA84