Newton Abbot Racecard - Monday 17th July

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MONDAY 17TH JULY 2023

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ON BEHALF OF THE DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS AND STAFF , I AM DELIGHTED TO WELCOME YOU TO NEWTON ABBOT FOR OUR TENTH FIXTURE OF THE SEASON.

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As part of British racing’s industry strategy, fundamental changes to how the fixture list will be structured, promoted and presented from 2024 have been agreed.

At the heart of this is the creation of a segmented fixture list comprising two clearly defined tiers of fixtures:

Premier fixtures will provide a more readily identifiable top end of the sport and see to ensure that racing’s best events are positioned and presented to drive increased customer engagement.

Core fixtures comprise the bulk of the fixture list and aim to produce a consistently competitive product, designed to appeal to racegoers and bettors.

Scheduling will be closely linked to recent changes in betting including growth in the proportion of bets placed via digital platforms, whilst also acknowledging the continued importance of retail bettors to the sport.

It is anticipated that, with improved customer insight, there will be further enhancements in future years and therefore this should be viewed as the beginning of an iterative process.

Premier fixtures will be staged in two distinct seasons, programmed on the flat between mid-April and October, and over jumps between November and mid-April. The Premier fixture list will comprise a maximum of two such fixtures on Saturdays, as well as midweek festivals and a number of enhanced Sunday meetings. Premier fixtures will be broadcast on ITV, increasing the number of meetings covered on terrestrial television, subject to contractual discussions. They will have a minimum total prize money offering and include an agreed number of higher- class races. With all races run at a Premier fixture offering prize money above a specified floor, significantly increased minimum values will ensure a boost to race values at these meetings. There has also focus on ensuring that racing’s Core fixtures, which comprise the bulk of the fixture list, are supported and strengthened to grow their appeal to customers.

Following the end of the season last year, the racecourse has undergone some big changes and improvements aimed at enhancing the customer experience for all racegoers. This includes building a new state of the art cellar to ensure the customers have a better experience at the bars. This cellar connects with the three main bars - the Tribute bar, Paddock bar and Thatcher’s bar We have installed solar panels within the racecourse to help the high energy costs, and created a new canter down for the horses to the 2mile 5 furlong start.

Newton Abbot will continue to invest in prize money at all classes during this season.

We thank you for attending today’s meeting, your support is very much appreciated.

We wish all Owners and Trainers with a runner here today every success.

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SUNDAY 23RD JULY

Another exciting day of action at Newton

Abbot began with the Seamus Mullins trained Sharp Note taking first after a very strong performance. She raced prominently throughout, disputing the leader for much of the contest before being shaken up to take the lead just before the second to last fence. She eventually rode out an impressive winner, six lengths ahead of Heneryetta Bay in second with Tommydan the only other to complete.

The second saw D J Jeffreys’ Ayr Of Elegance keep on well to secure the win. She led for much of the contest and her victory was rarely in doubt with Kielan Woods keeping her in a strong position. Komedy Kicks putting in a challenge late on but her jumping let her down and she could only take second.

Myristica took the third in fine style, finishing an unbelievable seventeen lengths clear of the second in what was correctly predicted to be a very one-sided contest. Myristica more than justifying her market support, going off at a tiny 2/11. Ryder’s Rock didn’t run badly in second, but just could not match the leader

Noahthirtytwored justified his favourite status in the fourth, getting off the mark for the season to win by four quarter wasn’t plain sailing Adam West’s

gelding as he started slow and quickly found himself detached from of the field. Sean produced a top ride to kick him into gear and he finally managed to get into position to challenge from the ninth. From then on, he made it look easy, breezing to the front and winning quite comfortably ahead of Light N Strike in second.

The fifth saw another short-priced favourite get the win. This time it was the Chris Down trained Opening Bid, going off at 8/11 he travelled strongly throughout and went clear from two out to win easily This made it two wins

on the bounce for the eight-year-old after his win at Worcester a month prior and he seems to have a fine partnership with jockey Bryan Carver. Princess Midnight jumped well but found herself no match for the winner and had to make do with second while Forget You Not rounded out the podium positions. The Seamus Mullins trained five-yearold Vin Rouge made his first trip to Newton Abbot a successful won as he stormed to victory in the day’s penultimate contest. Sam TwistonDavies rode a classy race, keeping the gelding in the rear and biding his time. He struck just after the third last, taking the lead from two out and was soon clear, winning lengths. Kolisi runner-up for second time in row while the favourite Sassified

couldn’t justify his support in the market and will have to continue that near two year streak without a win. Bringing the day to a close was the classy Corporal Jackjones, who was a ready winner of the bumper. The four-year-old switched to the Syd Hosie yard just six days before this meeting and already looks a bit of a course specialist as he won here at the meeting before this as well. Beau Morgan kept his ride prominent, and he soon went clear to win. His usual jockey before the yard switch, Sam Twiston-Davies was aboard the Sophie Leech trained Maillot Vert this time and he could only manage second.

TODAY'S OWNERS

WE WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME THE FOLLOWING OWNERS WHO HAVE RUNNERS HERE WITH US TODAY.

Avon Racing Limited

Avon Racing Limited

Foxtrot Racing Management Ltd

Maggie Horton

Mike Horton

Miss Laura Hurley

Miss Philippa Downing

Mr A. W. Hinton

Mr B. K. C. Young

Mr C. L. Tizzard

Mr C. L. Tizzard

Mr D. Abraham

Mr D. Pipe

Mr Daniel Charlesworth

Mr E. G. Brown

Mr Gareth Morse

Mr Gregory Charlesworth

Mr J. R. Brown

Mr J. Reed

Mr J. Wilks

Mr Jaimie Beers

Mr John P. McManus

Mr John Purefoy

Mr K. B. Snook

Mr K. W. Bell

Mr L. Keighley

Mr M. C. Pipe

Mr M. Cecil Denning

Mr Malcolm White

Mr Mark Timothy Davies

Mr Michael Smith

Mr N. Plumb

Mr P. D. Purdy

Mr P. J. Hobbs

Mr R. E. R. Williams

Mr R. J. L. Newland

Mr Simon Prout

Mr Stephen Sugden

Mr Steve Fleetham

Mr T. G. Williams

Mr Terry Wheatley

Mr Tony Cromwell

Mr W. J. Evans

Mr W. Williams

Mrs C. M. Wheatley

Mrs Christine Prout

Mrs Glenda Giles

Mrs J. A. Carpenter

Mrs Jacqueline Fleetham

Mrs Janet Davies

Mrs M. Snook

Mrs Marion Bowden

Mrs R. Hurley

Mrs S. L. Hobbs

Mrs S. Rawlins

Mrs Sharon Blake

Mrs W. Shuttleworth

Ms A. Tite

S. Pitt

Sherborne Utilities Ltd

Sherborne Utilities Ltd

Syd Hosie

Syd Hosie

West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd

West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd

No. of days since last ran

3 LASER BLAZER (31) 3-31

Br Bg Zafeen (FR) - Sashay

O Calne Engineering Ltd

Previous performances

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Point-to-Point form

C=course winner

D=distance winner

CD=course & distance winner

BF=beaten favourite

6 11-4

Adam Wedge J

Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Edward J. G. Young SIS S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat and off the mark over hurdles in a novice event at Stratford in the summer Has been ticking over on the Flat since and remains open to improvement now handicapping in the sphere. TFRHHHHH BHA133

STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:

HHHHH Selected to win the race.

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions.

A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.

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FIRST RACE 2.15

THE VISIT attheraces.com MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

for maiden four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £9100

Owners Prize Money 1st £3797, 2nd £1899, 3rd £949, 4th £475.

(Penalty Value £4955.86)

RACE ANALYSIS

2m 2f 110y

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Hobbs & J White (14 wins from 106 runners, 13%) runs THRIFTY SCOT

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mr J Snowden (1 win from 6 runners, 17%) runs FORTUNATE FRED

LONGEST TRAVELLER: FORTUNATE FRED trained by Mr J Snowden, Lambourn, 133 miles.

COLOURS NO HORSE

1 BOWMANS DREAM (GB) (-)

7 11-4

Br B g Dream Eater (IRE) - Bowmans Well (IRE) Philip Armson (3) J

O Mr P. D. Purdy Carroll Gray, Bridgwater T

B P. D. Purdy

TIMEFORM VIEW Dream Eater gelding. Dam of little account on Flat. Doesn’t make much appeal on paper. TFRHHIII BHA-

2 FARNON (IRE) (20)0-PP

6 11-4

Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Arts And Music (IRE) James Best J

O Mrs R. Hurley Laura Hurley, Tiverton T

B Ian Hannon Red Lion Oakford S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held on debut in an AW bumper in January and no encouragement in two hurdling outings. TFRHIIII BHA-

3 FORTUNATE FRED (FR) (25)323-632

8 11-4

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Rosalie Malta (FR) Gavin Sheehan J

O Foxtrot Racing Fortunate Fred Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Mr Michel Bourgneuf & Mrs Agnes Maurice Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S

TIMEFORM VIEW Sets the standard on his best form but didn’t convince over fences in the spring and wasn’t on his game returned to hurdling in this headgear at Uttoxeter last time. Still needs considering in a race that lacks depth. TFRHHHHI BHA96

4 FRANKIE FAULKNER (IRE) (20)31/331-3

6 11-4

Br Ch g Malinas (GER) - Ballerina Queen (IRE) Isabel Williams (3) J

O Mr W. J. Evans Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Miss Marie Motherway Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dualwinnerinpointswhoshowedsomethingtoworkonwhenthirdinanovicehereonhurdlingdebut 20 days ago. Down in trip with more to come, so can’t be dismissed in a weak affair.

5 GREAT SCHEMA (GB) (13) 411P-P0

Br Ch g Free Eagle (IRE) - Presbyterian Nun (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-4

Nick Scholfield J

O The Summer Club Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B The Earl Cadogan

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed just poor form in bumpers for Gordon Elliott. Won 2 British points since but hasn’t offered any promise over hurdles for current stable. Unlikely to feature

6

IDEAL VERT (FR) (20)00P1-rP

Br B g Martaline - Sevilla (FR)

O Mr Malcolm White

TFRHIIII BHA-

5 11-4

Brendan Powell J

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Haras D’Enki & Madame Patrick Papot Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who has no form to date over hurdles, pulled up on debut for current stable at this course 20 days ago. Plenty to prove.

7 THRIFTY SCOT (GB) (32) 0

Br B g Cameron Highland (IRE) - Lackofcash

TFRHHIII BHA-

6 11-4

Micheal Nolan J

O Team CH Racing Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Mr M N Jenkins

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to bumper winner Lady Valerie but not enough promise in a novice at Worcester on hurdling debut a month ago.

TFRHHIII BHA-

8

VALPARAISO (GB) (32) 6

5 11-4

Br B g Sir Percy - Entre Nous (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O M and C Racing Richard Hawker, Frome T

B Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat for Marcus Tregoning but off 2 years and shaped as if in need of the run when only sixth in a novice at Worcester on hurdling debut Might step up on that

9 FILM D’ACTION (FR) (39)0P-3

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-13

Br B g Saddex - Action des Flos (FR) Richie McLernon J

O Mr John P. McManus Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Guy Cherel Geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW SomepromiseinbumperatFontwellandmuchbettereffortoverhurdleswhenthirdinanoviceatFfosLasinJune, needing a stronger gallop. Type to improve and will make plenty of appeal if the market speaks in his favour.

10 RYDER’S ROCK (GB) (33)04U-02

TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 10-11

Br B m Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Featherweight (IRE) Harry Kimber (3) J

O Mr C. L. Tizzard Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Jeremy Gompertz Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Limited impact in a couple of bumpers and not a great deal of encouragement over hurdles so far Needs marked improvement.

11

TFRHHIII BHA-

YELLOWSTONEEMPRESS (IRE) (65)PPP-33 5 10-11

Br B m Laverock (IRE) - Bold Empress (IRE) James Davies J

O Mr Mark Timothy Davies Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge T

B Brendan Sweeney

TIMEFORM VIEW Laverock mare. Dam unraced. Maiden Irish pointer, third last time (May 13). Wears hood. Not completely ruled out

TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: HALOA MAIL (FR) 5 10 6 Harry Kimber 20-1 (Jackie du Plessis) 9 ran Hood worn first time by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 6, 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1.

Stewards Note: FRANKIE FAULKNER: Following its run on 27/6/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P.’s: 5-2 Film d’Action (FR), 11-4 Fortunate Fred (FR), 5-1 Frankie Faulkner (IRE), 10-1 Valparaiso (GB), 22-1 Thrifty Scot (GB), 25-1 Yellowstoneempress (IRE), 28-1 Ideal Vert (FR), Ryder’s Rock (GB), 33-1 Bowmans Dream (GB), 66-1 Great Schema (GB), 100-1 Farnon (IRE) PLAY SMARTER

FILM D’ACTION has offered encouragement on two of his three starts to date and is taken to improve enough to get off the mark if he’s strong in the betting. Fortunate Fred sets the standard but is a bit more exposed than the selection, while Frankie Faulkner is worth a mention with the scope for better

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FILM D’ACTION (FR) 2.FORTUNATE FRED (FR) 3.FRANKIE FAULKNER (IRE)

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THE WATCH SKY SPORTS RACING ON SKY 415 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £10150

Owners Prize Money 1st £4236, 2nd £2118, 3rd £1059, 4th £530.

(Penalty Value £5527.68) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): E Williams (10 wins from 85 runners, 12%) runs HERONORD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Keighley (2 wins from 4 runners, 50%) runs FIRST ANGEL LONGEST TRAVELLER: FIRST ANGEL trained by M Keighley, Cheltenham, 137 miles.

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1 FIRST ANGEL (FR) (35)0/324-12 BF 7 12-0

Br B g Anabaa Blue - Fontaine de Mars (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Mr Stephen Sugden Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T

B E.A.R.L. Haras de Saint-Vincent Optima Self Store, Optima Self Store S

TIMEFORM VIEW Drew a blank forLaura Morgan but struck at the first time ofasking for the Martin Keighley stable in 17f handicap chase at Stratford in May Creditable second at Southwell since and he’s the one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA108

2 FANZIO (FR) (33) 43100-4 D

8 11-9

Br B g Day Flight - Tu L’As Eu (FR) Gavin Sheehan J

O Fanzio Partnership Laura Hurley, Tiverton T

B Jean Brest

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended time with Richard Hobson with success at Taunton in March but well beaten all 3 starts for this yard. TFRHHIII BHA103

3 TIKKINTHEBOX (IRE) (81)5/5P665- CD

11 11-1

Br B g Tikkanen (USA) - Surfing France (FR) Bryan Carver J

O On A Mission Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B J. F. C. Maxwell Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORM VIEWWinlesssincelandingaC&DhandicapinApril2021,anddidn’tshowmuchbackfrom8monthsatWarwick(firstrunfollowingawindop) duringthespring.Still,itwouldbedangeroustocompletelyrulethis11-y-ooutgivenhowfarhe’sdroppedintheweights. TFRHHHII BHA95

4 HERONORD (FR) (20)245-325

6 10-10

Br B g Robin du Nord (FR) - Queen of Colours Adam Wedge J

O Hush Hush Partnership Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Mrs J. Blanchard & Mr G. Doyen

TIMEFORM VIEW The fact that he has yet to taste success from 22 starts tells a story Conversely, he brings bits and pieces of form to the table that would give him a serious chance, such as his second in a Ffos Las handicap hurdle off this mark last month.

5 NOAH’S LIGHT (IRE) (52) P/PP0-PP

TFRHHHHI BHA90

6 10-8

Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Scrapper Jack (IRE) Richie McLernon J

O Mr & Mrs K. B. Snook Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum T

B Brian Kiely Sturminster Newton Building Supplies S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced ex-Irish hurdles winner who has offered precious little for present connections

Big turnaround needed now switched to fences in a first-time tongue strap.

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2022: NO

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3.

TFRHIIII BHA88

CORRESPONDING RACE

Probable S.P.’s: 11-10 First Angel (FR), 11-4 Heronord (FR), 9-2 Tikkinthebox (IRE), 14-1 Fanzio (FR), 33-1 Noah’s Light (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

With doubts surrounding his four rivals for one reason or another, FIRST ANGEL is by far the most solid option. The 7-y-o did the job well when making a winning start for this yard in May and while he couldn’t lay a glove on Captain Ivan at Southwell since, that form was given a boost when the winner followed up next time. Heronord gets the nod for forecast purposes but dual C&D winner Tikkinthebox would be a real threat off this lowly mark granted a return to form.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FIRST ANGEL (FR) 2.HERONORD (FR) 3.TIKKINTHEBOX (IRE)

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THE FIDDY THORNES BIRTHDAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £12650

Owners Prize Money 1st £5279, 2nd £2640, 3rd £1319, 4th £660. (Penalty Value £6889.18)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Harris (15 wins from 73 runners, 21%) runs PYRAMID PLACE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Harris (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs PYRAMID PLACE

LONGEST TRAVELLER: THIRTYFOURSTITCHES trained by Dr R Newland, Droitwich, 160 miles.

1 ERITAGE (FR) (19)FP46P-3 C 9 12-0

Br B g Martaline - Sauves La Reine (FR) Beau Morgan (5) J

O Syd Hosie Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B Mr Guy Vimont Sherbourne Utilities Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW

UsefulchaserforPaulNichollsbutstruggledforcurrentyardlastseason,includingbackoverhurdles.However,after10monthsoffhe showedheretainshisabilitywhenthirdinhandicaphurdleatWorcester(20f)19daysago.Welltreatedifbuildingonthat.

2 VISION DES FLOS (FR) (50) 2422P-4 10 11-11

Br B g Balko (FR) - Marie Royale (FR) Freddie Gingell (7) J

O Mr C. L. Tizzard Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Mr Clovis Bardin & Mme Florence Bardin Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Backoverfences,returnedtowinningwaysatWarwick(20f)inSeptemberandcontinuedingoodheartuntilapooreffortatStratfordin April.After2monthsoff,notdiscreditedrevertedtohurdlingwhenfourthatFontwell(19.2f)inMay.Lurksonadangerousmark.

TFRHHHII BHA122

3 THIRTYFOURSTITCHES (IRE) (98)1P1023- D 8 11-10

Br B g Fairly Ransom (USA) - Blue Berlais (IRE) Charlie Hammond J

O Doom Bar Beach Club Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T

B Miss Jessica Finnegan Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon7timesinaprolific2021/22campaignandrecordedapairofvictoriesatPlumpton(bothat20.5f)lastseason.Facedcompetitionforthe leadwhenbelow-paratFakenhaminApril,buthe’sdangerousifgettinghisownwayoutinfrontandcouldbethewaytogohere.

TFRHHHHH BHA121

4 SAN GIOVANNI (IRE) (297)03r/110- CD 7 11-6

Br B g Milan - Down By The Sea (IRE) Nick Scholfield J

O GDM Partnership Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Jerry Russell Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won his first 2 starts last summer, successful in a C&D novice in July However, found it tougher when well held on handicap debutatWorcesterinSeptember Still remainsearlydays, though, ashereturnsfrom10monthsoff(hashadawindop).

TFRHHHII BHA117

5 PYRAMID PLACE (IRE) (47)1344-51 D 6 11-5

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Attima Bradley Harris (5) J

O PP & R Syndicate Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Kingsley Park Ltd Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Having dropped to his last winning mark, bounced back from a below-par effort when winning 7-runner handicap at Cartmel (22.1f)inMay,suitedbythereturntoaleft-handedtrack.Remainsonaworkablemarkandcangiveanothergoodaccount.

6 BLACKHILLSOFDAKOTA (IRE) (21)2/323P/-P 8 10-8

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Aymara Conor Ring (3) J

O The Profile Partnership 2

B Lynch Bages

Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T

Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Heavy defeats both starts over fences for this yard in 2021 and, after a 20-month absence, offered little back over hurdles when pulled up at Southwell 3 weeks ago. Best watched. TFRHHIII BHA105

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: CHAPMANSHYPE (IRE) 8 12 0 Gavin Sheehan 15-2 (Jamie Snowden) 5 ran

Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

Stewards Note: THIRTYFOURSTITCHES: Following its run on 10/4/2023 it was reported that the horse maybe in need of a break.

TFRHHHHI BHA116

Probable S.P.’s: 5-2 Pyramid Place (IRE), 4-1 Thirtyfourstitches (IRE), San Giovanni (IRE), 5-1 Eritage (FR), 11-2 Vision des Flos (FR), 40-1 Blackhillsofdakota (IRE) PLAY

A nine-time winner over hurdles, THIRTYFOURSTITCHES could be able to put his favoured front-running tactics to good use in this contest, so he is taken to add to his tally on his return. Pyramid Place got back to winning ways on his latest outing and is feared most, ahead of Eritage off his career-low mark.

THE newtonabbotracing.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £9650

Owners Prize Money 1st £4027, 2nd £2014, 3rd £1006, 4th £504.

(Penalty Value £5255.38)

RACE ANALYSIS

2m 167y

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Harris (15 wins from 73 runners, 21%) runs CALL ME ROCKY

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (6 wins from 12 runners, 50%) runs THE GREY FALCO

WEIGHTWATCHER: JUST THE MAN won off a handicap mark of 117, his rating is now down 7lb to 110. LONGEST TRAVELLER: THE GREY FALCO trained by B Pauling, Naunton, 144 miles.

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1 THE GREY FALCO (FR) (21)P3P0-U1

Br Gr g Falco (USA) - Take A Chance (FR)

8 12-0

Lorcan Williams J

O The Roaming Roosters Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Mme Magalen Bryant Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form with a bang when winning 5-runner event at Southwell (15.8f good to firm) 3 weeks ago. Had plenty in hand there and should make a bold bid to follow up despite 9lb rise. TFRHHHHH BHA116

2 JUST THE MAN (FR) (10)F0-6253

Br Gr g Rajsaman (FR) - Yachtclubgenoa (IRE)

7 11-8

Adam Wedge J

O Mr K. W. Bell John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn T

B Compagnia Generale SRL

K W Bell Group Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Quickly returned to form when third in 8-runner handicap over C&D (good) 10 days, going with enthusiasm. Been a while without a win but he holds sound place claims again here.

3 NEVENDON (GB) (20)364P-12

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Unex Mona Lisa

O West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd

B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA110

6 11-6

Nick Scholfield J

Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T

Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-Irish gelding made a winning debut for new connections when taking 6-runner novice selling hurdle at Stratford in May before backingthatupwithadecentsecondatFakenham.ShapedbetterthanbareresultonFlatlasttimeandhe’snotdiscounted.

4 CALL ME ROCKY (IRE) (13)4605-31

Br B g Society Rock (IRE) - Callmeakhab (IRE)

O Mr N Plumb and Avon Racing Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA108

6 11-3

Bradley Harris (5) J

Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Tally-Ho Stud Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over hurdles at the sixteenth attempt when making a winning debut in an 8-runner Stratford novice (16.3f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Potentially well treated on the pick of his Irish form.

5 CLEARANCE (GB) (20)42P-451 CD

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Four Miracles

O Racing For A Cause

TFRHHHII BHA105

9 11-2

Harry Cobden J

Michael Blake, Trowbridge T

B Richard W. Farleigh Sb Racehorse Rehoming S

TIMEFORM VIEW Two-time winner here, including when capitalising on a reduced mark in ready fashion over C&D 20 days ago. Likely to be thereabouts again from 4lb higher mark.

6 PHOENIX RISEN (GB) (31)P311-23

Br Ch g Conduit (IRE) - Tchatchacoya (FR)

O Mike & Maggie Horton

TFRHHHHI BHA104

6 11-1

David Prichard (5) J

Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B Mrs Hylda Mills Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has got his act together since the cheekpieces went on, scoring twice at Taunton in April. Held form well in defeat since, only beaten narrowly when third at Fontwell (17.7f, good, 5/1) 31 days ago, and he’s a live player again. TFRHHHHI BHA103

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6.

Probable S.P.’s: 11-4 The Grey Falco (FR), 7-2 Clearance (GB), 4-1 Call Me Rocky (IRE), 11-2

Phoenix Risen (GB), 10-1 Just The Man (FR), Nevendon (GB)

COLOURS

A competitive heat, with all six holding sound claims. THE GREY FALCO tanked along and wasn’t extended to win at Southwell last time so gets the nod despite a chunky rise in the weights. Phoenix Risen has been a different proposition since cheekpieces were applied and can go well again, as can recent C&D winner Clearance.

FIFTH RACE 4.35

THE PLAY CORNHOLE AT THE PAR INN HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £10150

Owners Prize Money 1st £4236, 2nd £2118, 3rd £1059, 4th £530.

(Penalty Value £5527.68) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE ANALYSIS

2m 4f 216y

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Pipe (22 wins from 153 runners, 14%) runs RED HAPPY

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Pipe (2 wins from 11 runners, 18%) runs RED HAPPY LONGEST TRAVELLER: ROMANOR trained by S Mullins, Amesbury, 111 miles.

COLOURS NO HORSE AGE ST-LB JOCKEY

1 ROMANOR (GB) (13) 130-623 C D

9 12-0

Br B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Salinia (IRE) Micheal Nolan J

O Four hens and a cock Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B BBA 2010 Ltd We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged a trio of handicap chases over shorter here in 2022, the latest from a 2lb higher mark in September. Not scored since but shaped well in defeat at Stratford latest and holds solid claims. TFRHHHHH BHA112

2 RED HAPPY (FR) (79) C43640-

6 11-11

Br Ch g Red Dubawi (IRE) - Happynees (FR) Jack Tudor J

O David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington T

B S.C.E.A.Du Haras Des Sablonnets et al W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored 3 times (all 3m plus) early last term but has largely disappointed since and may find this trip on sharp side back from 3 months off TFRHHHII BHA109

3 PREMIUMACCESS (IRE) (47)U63P4-4

8 11-6

Br B g Milan - De Loose Mongoose (IRE) Brendan Powell J

O Mr J. Reed Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B John McDowell Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW On a losing run and no signs of a revival here in May. Handicapper continues to take note at least. TFRHHHII BHA104

4 DAN’S CHOSEN (IRE) (70)432FP-0

8 11-4

Br B g Well Chosen - Miss Audacious (IRE) Sean Houlihan J

O The Philip Hobbs Racing Partnership II Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Christopher McKeever Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Held form well for a trio of starts after winning at Fakenham (24.2f) in October but now has a bit to prove after a pair of very poor efforts. Engaged 5.10 Stratford Sunday TFRHHIII BHA102

5 HONEY I’M GOOD (IRE) (27)24321-3

7 10-10

Br B m Califet (FR) - Hopeful Gleam (IRE) Isabel Williams (3) J

O Tony Cromwell & Partner Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Mrs Margaret Platt

TIMEFORMVIEW

MultiplepointwinnerwhomadeasuccessfulhunterchasedebutatChepstow(23.6f,good)inApril.Neverathreat,ondebutfornewyard, overhurdlesatStratfordlastmonthbutbetterexpectedsenthandicappingbackoverthelargerobstacleshere.Tonguestrapreapplied TFRHHHHI BHA94

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3.

Stewards Note: ROMANOR: Following its run on 4/7/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller PREMIUMACCESS: Following its run on 31/5/2023 it was reported that the horse erred badly late-on.

Probable S.P.’s: 2-1 Romanor (GB), 4-1 Red Happy (FR), Honey I’m Good (IRE), 11-2 Premiumaccess (IRE), 6-1 Dan’s Chosen (IRE)

This can go to ROMANOR, who is a multiple winner at this course and shaped well at Stratford last time. Honey I’m Good may provide the chief threat.

PLAY SMARTER

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SIXTH RACE 5.10

THE TALK TIDY MARKETING MARES’ OPEN

NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

for four and five yrs old fillies and mares

Value £2722.46)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): F O’Brien (29 wins from 108 runners, 27%) runs SHAKIYRA

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs SHAKIYRA LONGEST TRAVELLER: PRINCESS UNIQUE trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 211 miles.

VIEW Wonapointbumperandfoundthetestinadequatewhenaclosefifthof7atStratfordforMrsTeresaClarkinJune.Transferredtoapowerful yardandtookastepforwardfittedwithatonguestrapwhenrunner-upatWorcester(16f,good)12daysago.Cangoonebetterhere.

(IRE) (-) 4 10-12

Br B f Court Cave (IRE) - Supreme Touch (IRE) Nick Scholfield J

O Mares In Motion Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B B. Walsh

TIMEFORM VIEW €10,000 3-y-o, Court Cave filly Closely related to bumper winner Glorious Feeling, and half-sister to useful chaser Keep Wondering, stays 3m. Dam (c107/h115) 19f-2 3/4m hurdle/chase winner (stayed 3m).

3 HONEY CRISP (IRE) (30)4

Br Ch f Decorated Knight - Aniarnota (IRE)

O Mr T. G. Williams

B Irish National Stud

4 10-12

Ben Poste J

Ryan Potter, Sellack T

BHA-

TIMEFORMVIEWDecoratedKnightfillywhorantojustapoorlevelwhenfourthof8inbumperatUttoxeter(15.8f,goodtosoft,9/1) on debut last month. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 PRINCESS UNIQUE (GB) (30)06

4 10-12

Br B f Telescope (IRE) - Grape Tree Flame Gavin Sheehan J

O Steve & Jackie Fleetham

B F. Lloyd

Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest T

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to need further and has finished down the field on both outings in bumpers so far Hood applied but others more persuasive.

5 SHAKIYRA (GB) (-)

Br B f Passing Glance - Call Me Emma (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 10-12

Paddy Brennan J

O Upthorpe Racing Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Upthorpe Racing

Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Passing Glance filly Half-sister to fair 2m hurdle winner Call Me Tara, stays 2 1/4m. Dam placed in bumpers/over hurdles, half-sister to fairly useful staying hurdler/chaser Caddie Master. Newcomers from yard often fancied.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: CARRIGEEN KAMPALA (IRE) 4 10 7 Liam Harrison 4-1 (Fergal O’Brien) 8 ran Hood worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Probable S.P.’s: 5-6 Fountainspinklady (GB), 11-4 Shakiyra (GB), 10-1 Dontmesswithme (IRE), Honey Crisp (IRE), 28-1 Princess Unique (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

FOUNTAINSPINKLADY took a step forward from her debut when runner-up at Worcester 12 days ago and with further improvement anticipated, Anthony Honeyball’s 5-y-o is taken to make it third time lucky at the expense of newcomer Shakiyra, who represents a top yard and would need to be no superstar to get involved first time up. Honey Crisp can fill out third spot.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FOUNTAINSPINKLADY

2.SHAKIYRA 3.HONEY CRISP (IRE)

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.15 - THE VISIT attheraces.com MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4955 to the winning horse The second to receive £2283, the third £1141 and the fourth £571. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, July 11th and pay £29 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Newton Abbot Races will present a memento to the winning owner In addition a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse in the race. 20 entries at £29. - Closed July 11th, 2023.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475. (Penalty Value £4955.86)

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.50 - THE WATCH SKY SPORTS RACING ON SKY 415 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5527 to the winning horse The second to receive £2546, the third £1272 and the fourth £637. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110. Enter by noon, July 11th and pay £33 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 15th. Penalties, after July 8th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Newton Abbot Races will present a memento to the winning owner In addition a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 8 entries at £33. - Closed July 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4236; Second £2118; Third £1059; Fourth £530. (Penalty Value £5527.68) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.25 - THE FIDDY THORNES BIRTHDAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6889 to the winning horse

The second to receive £3173, the third £1586 and the fourth £794. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130. £42 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £34 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 15th. Penalties, after July 8th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Andy Thornes has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse in the race. 11 entries at £42. - Closed July 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5279; Second £2640; Third £1319; Fourth £660. (Penalty Value £6889.18)

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5255 to the winning horse

Fourth Race 4.00 - THE newtonabbotracing.com

The second to receive £2421, the third £1210 and the fourth £606. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120. £24 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £4 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £20 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 15th. Penalties, after July 8th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The Par Inn are kindly supporting the prize money of this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 12 entries at £24. - Closed July 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4027; Second £2014; Third £1006; Fourth £504. (Penalty Value £5255.38)

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.35 - THE PLAY CORNHOLE AT THE PAR INN HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5527 to the winning horse

The second to receive £2546, the third £1272 and the fourth £637. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115. £33 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £27 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 15th. Penalties, after July 8th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Par Inn are kindly supporting this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse in the race. 8 entries at £33. - Closed July 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4236; Second £2118; Third £1059; Fourth £530. (Penalty Value £5527.68) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 5.10 - THE TALK TIDY MARKETING MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2722 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £626 and the fourth £313. for four and five yrs old fillies and mares only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, July 11th and pay £17 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. Talk Tidy Marketing are kindly supporting the prize money of this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 9 entries at £17. - Closed July 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £2086; Second £1043; Third £521; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46)

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

FIXTURE LIST

Friday 7 July 2023

Monday 17 July 2023

Sunday 23 July 2023

Monday 31 July 2023

Tuesday 22 August 2023

Saturday 2 September 2023

Monday 11 September 2023

Friday 22 September 2023

Monday 2 October 2023

Saturday 21 October 2023