Newton Abbot Racecard - Friday 22nd September

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Colin Willcocks was Chairman of Newton Abbot Races from 1988 to 1996, then became President thereafter.

FRIDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER 2023

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

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There has also been 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.

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

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MONDAY 2ND OCTOBER

Our last meeting got underway with the attheraces.

com Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Chase, where market favourite, Ya Know Yaseff, justified the support, winning by half-a-length ahead of Janeslittlevoice. The David Pipe-trained six-year-old was prominent in the early stages before a couple of mistakes which didn’t prove costly She came into this on the back of a comfortable five length victory at Worcester and she produced another strong showing here with Gearoid Harney on board. It was a four-runner race in this opener, with Sharp Note and Prince Cleni finishing third and fourth respectively. It was a much more comfortable victory in the following race with the Syd Hosietrained Way Out cruising to a 10-length success over All The Glory The six-yearold gelding made all and despite a mistake at the second, he soon continued to a fine win for jockey Michael Nolan. The pair went further clear from the last and were never in any danger of relinquishing his lead to the Jonjo O’Neill-trained mare in second. This was a third consecutive victory for Way

Out, having won his last two runs back in May The Galahad Kid finished a further seven-anda-half lengths behind whilst Six Out and Buck Of Maine

finished fourth and fifth respectively

The third race saw another four-runner with Opening Bid completing a relatively comfortable victory over market favourite Investment Manager Trained by Chris Down and ridden by Bryan Carver, the eight-year-old jumped particularly well throughout before going clear from the last. He was never really troubled by the remainder of the field.

Frankie Faulkner and Astroman completed the field in third and fourth respectively It has been an excellent year for Opening Bid,

with this victory being his fourth of the year, including a second success here at Newton Abbot.

Short-priced favourite Slate Lane had no trouble justifying the market support, completing a two-and-a-quarter length victory over Tommie Beau in second. The Emmet Mullins-trained five-year-old took a keen hold in the early stages before going second when four out. He then led before two out and was shaken up by jockey Richie McClernon in the closing stages to ensure a comfortable success. Hunting

Percival finished third, while Presenting Yeats came fourth.

It was a enthralling contest in penultimate race of the

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Handicap Hurdle. Saddlers Quest, trained by Debra Hamer, found just enough to fend off the danger from Karanelle to win by a neck. The nine-year-old with Joe Anderson on board, was pushed along when a bit short of room before two out. She then went third approaching the last before staying on well to lead in the final stride. It was an agonising finish for trainer David Rees and jockey Adam Wedge in second, but it was a strong showing from Karanelle. Pepsiwithacap finished third.

Another excellent day of racing here at Newton Abbot was then completed with a three-runner National Hunt Flat Race, where Bradford Lady went off 1/3 favourite. However, it wasn’t to be for the Milton Harris-trained four-year-old, who was unable to justify the support, finishing second behind Jukebox Annie. Trained by Claire Hitch and ridden by Ciaran Gethings, daughter of Jukebox Jury went clear the final 100 yards to clinch a three-length victory Who’s Sorry Now finished third.

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M. F. Harris

Miss Jane Nicholls

Mr A. Randle

Mr Adrian Hosie

Mr B. J. Llewellyn

Mr C. Enticott

Mr Chris Pugsley

Mr D. J. Stevens

Mr D. Pipe

Mr Ged Mason

Mr George Houghton

Mr I. A. Marmion

Mr Ian Lawrence

Mr J Owen

Mr K. B. Snook

Mr M J Hoskins

Mr M. A. Hunt

Mr M. C. Pipe

Mr N. Kibbey

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Mr R. Jukes

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Mr W. Williams

Mrs Anne Davies

Mrs C. M. Wheatley

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Mrs Diane Dewbery

Mrs J. Stewart

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Mrs M. Snook

Mrs Margaret Jukes

Mrs P. Hunt

Mrs S. Parkin

Mrs S. Stevens

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Syd Hosie

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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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5 Rodaballo (GB) 9-4

6 The Wizard of Eye (IRE) 9-4 7 Streets of Gold (IRE) 9-1

8 American Kestrel (IRE) 8-13

Race 6 4.45 1m 4f

1 Tashi (IRE) 9-11

2 Sid’s Annie (GB) 9-11

3 Market Value (IRE) 9-9

4 Shagpyle (GB) 9-9

5 Rocha Do Leao (IRE) 9-7

6 Esmeray (IRE) 9-5

7 Arenas Del Tiempo (GB) 9-2

8 Flash Bardot (GB) 9-0

Race 7 5.20 1m 2f

1 Civil Law (IRE) 10-1

2 Dubai Souq (IRE) 9-13

3 Fantasy Believer (IRE) 9-12

4 Amor Vincit Omnia (IRE) 9-12

5 Sayf Al Dawla (GB) 9-12

6 Concorde (GB) 9-10

7 Entrancement (FR) 9-3

8 Elshaameq (GB) 8-9

9 City Cyclone (GB) 8-5

FIRST RACE 2.00

THE newtonabbotracing.com NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £12000

Owners Prize Money 1st £5008, 2nd £2504.

(Penalty Value £6535.20)

RACE ANALYSIS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Nicholls (43 wins from 157 runners, 27%) runs OUTLAW PETER

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (4 wins from 8 runners, 50%) runs WALK IN CLOVER

LONGEST TRAVELLER: WALK IN CLOVER trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 162 miles.

1 WALK IN CLOVER (IRE) (117)02311-4 D 6 11-5

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Bridgequarter Girl (IRE) Harry Skelton J

O The Blind Squirrels Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Kevin Neville Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful this spring in handicap chases at Cheltenham (Grade 2) and Southwell. Followed it up with a good fourth at Uttoxeter (20f, good to soft) and holds solid claims after a break TFR####! BHA121

2 OUTLAW PETER (IRE) (160)1P2110- D 7 11-2

Br B g Mustameet (USA) - My Katie (IRE) Harry Cobden J

O The Stewart Family,Dench,Ferguson&Mason Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Louis Robinson Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed an excellent last season over hurdles and scored over 21f at Wincanton and Kempton in March Signed off with a good ninth of 22 in 3m Aintree handicap hurdle and rates an interesting recruit to chasing. TFR##### BHA134

DECLARED RUNNERS 2 2022: NOAHTHIRTYTWORED (IRE) 6 11 4 Lee Edwards 10-1 (Adam West) 4 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P.’s: 10-11 Outlaw Peter (IRE), EVENS Walk In Clover (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Narrow preference is for OUTLAW PETER who progressed well over hurdles last term and appeals as the sort to make an even better chaser for the Paul Nicholls yard. Walk In Cover has experience on her side though so seems sure to go well in what promises to be a close-run match.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

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COLIN WILLCOCKS MEMORIAL RACE

Colin Willcocks would have loved to be watching this race with his family, especially as hurdle races were his favourite.

THE COLIN WILLCOCKS MEMORIAL CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

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) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Pipe (21 wins from 148 runners, 14%) runs BEN LILLY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S Hosie (1 win from 4 runners, 25%) runs ASTROMAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: PRESENTING YEATS trained by M Harris, Warminster, 96 miles.

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1 PRESENTING YEATS (IRE) (11)1-F4434 CD 7 12-0

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Va’vite (IRE) Bradley Harris (3) J

O Mrs Diane Dewbery Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Mrs D. Dewbery & Mrs B. Woodcock Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in 2021 who ran one of his lesser races over C&D (good to soft) 11 days ago, taking too long to get going. Not the most reliable of customers but fancied to be in the mix back in class 4 company. TFR

2 CASPERS COURT (IRE) (24)5110-00

9 11-11

Br Gr g Court Cave (IRE) - Kindle Ball (FR) Ben Godfrey J

O Mr D Stevens & Mrs S Stevens Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T

B Roy McMurray The Firehouse Somerset S

TIMEFORM VIEW Wonhandicap hurdles atWincantonandExeter atthestart ofthe yearbutnotatbestonhis last3starts, failing tocome on for his reappearance at Worcester (20f, good to soft) last month (lost a shoe). Takes a significant step up in trip. TFR##!!! BHA104

3 BEN LILLY (IRE) (10)22434-3

Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Aristocratic Lady (USA)

6 11-9

Gearoid Harney (8) J

O David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington T

B Merriebelle Irish Farm Ltd W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 7-time Flat winner for David Brown. Yet to reach same heights over hurdles but showed plenty of ability remains with a first-time tonguestrapaddedtorefittedcheekpiecesafter12monthsoffwhenthirdatWorcester(20f,soft)recently.Backupintrip.

4 HONEY I’M GOOD (IRE) (49)21-3114

TFR##### BHA102

CD 7 11-8

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

O Tony Cromwell & Partner Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Mrs Margaret Platt

TIMEFORMVIEWMultiplepointwinnerwhomadeasuccessfulhunterchasedebutatChepstow(23.6f,good)inApriland,afteralesserrunoverhurdles,wentinagain inhandicapsatthistracknext2starts.ShapedasifstillingoodformatBangorsinceandcancontinuehergoodworkbackovertimber

5 ASTROMAN (GB) (11) 611344 D

Br B g Garswood - Mega (IRE)

O Mr Adrian Hosie

B Mystic Meg Limited

TFR###!! BHA101

6 11-8

Liam Harrison J

Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly off the mark (fortunate winner) in maiden hurdle at Stratford in May and followed up under a penalty back in a handicap a week later at Fontwell.CreditablethirdatlattercourseinJunebutranbelowthatlevelsentchasinghererecently Nosurprisetoseehimbackovertimber.

6 KAPITALISTE (FR) (31)0-23P24 C

Br B g Intello (GER) - Kapitale (GER)

O The Profile Partnership 2

B Wertheimer et Frere

TFR###!! BHA101

7 11-0

Philip Armson J

Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T

Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 13 runs since his last win at this venue in 2022 but he wasn’t disgraced when fourth at Worcester (23f, good to soft) last month. Yet to race over this far so others make more appeal on balance. TFR###!! BHA93

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: MR YEATS (IRE) 5 11 6 Bradley Harris 5-4 (Milton Harris) 7 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3. Stewards Note:

CASPERS COURT: Following its run on 29/8/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its left-hind shoe.

Probable S.P.’s: 2-1 Honey I’m Good (IRE), 4-1 Ben Lilly (IRE), 9-2 Astroman (GB), 11-2 Presenting Yeats (IRE), 8-1 Kapitaliste (FR), 14-1 Caspers Court (IRE)

BEN LILLY showed plenty of ability remains after a year off the track when third at Worcester recently and with that outing sure to have blown away any cobwebs, David Pipe’s 6-y-o gets the vote to open his account in this sphere. Presenting Yeats is not the most reliable of customers, but he can give the selection most to think about, with Honey I’m Good rounding off the shortlist back over the smaller obstacles.

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THIRD RACE 3.10

THE DEVONDALE ELECTRICAL MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares

Total prize fund £9099

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

(Penalty Value £4955.32)

2m 167y

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): E Williams (14 wins from 81 runners, 17%) runs UPBEAT BETTY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (4 wins from 8 runners, 50%) runs CHANTILLY ROSE and PRESENTING NELLY LONGEST TRAVELLER: PRESENTING NELLY & CHANTILLY ROSE trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 162 miles.

1 MANIMOLE (GB) (15)221221

6 11-12

Br B m Sulamani (IRE) - Mabel Mole Sam Twiston-Davies J

O The Jukes Family Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B R. N. Jukes Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t finished out of the first 2 in 6 outings in similar events this season, winning over 2m at Worcester in June and Southwell 15 days ago. Did it easily at latter and can defy the double penalty TFR##### BHA112

2 PRESENTING NELLY (GB) (10)106/-341

6 11-7

Br B m Kayf Tara - Forever Present (IRE) Harry Skelton J

O Stuart & Shelly Parkin & Alne Park Stud Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Netherfield House Stud TheAirAmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire),Ladbrokes S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner who has got better with each start over hurdles, getting off the mark in decisive fashion at Worcester (2 1/2m) 10 days ago Shorter trip asks a different question but still looks sure to go well.TFR####! BHA91 (+13)

3 CHANTILLY ROSE (GB) (535)3/-

Br Gr m Turgeon (USA) - Nicknack (FR)

6 11-0

Tristan Durrell (5) J

O Mr Ian Lawrence Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr & Mrs D. Futter & Mrs R. Patterson The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedsomepromisewhenthirdinaSouthwellbumperforPeterNiveninspring2022buthasn’tbeenseensince Hashadwindsurgeryaheadofthis switchtohurdlesforleadingnewyard.HarrySkeltononPresentingNellybutstillinterestingtoseewhatthebettingmakesofher. TFR###!! BHA-

4 NATHAN WALKER (GB) (294)U/000-

Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - West River (USA)

5 11-0

Harry Kimber (3) J

O This time next year maybe Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T

B Jenny Hall Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best in 4 bumpers in 2022 so hardly strikes as a likely one to make a winning start over hurdles. TFR#!!!! BHA-

THEWEDDINGCANWAIT (IRE)

5 THEWEDDINGCANWAIT (IRE) (79)3-623 4 10-12

Br B f Califet (FR) - Foxyfirth (IRE) J

O Syd Hosie Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B P. Heskin & A. Heskin Sherbourne Utilities Ltd S

NON-RUNNER

Worceste

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in a pair of Worcester bumpers this summer (for Fergal O’Brien first occasion). Tongue tie reached for now switching to hurdles. TFR###!! BHA-

6 UPBEAT BETTY (GB) (88)5 4 10-12

Br Gr f Schiaparelli (GER) - Upbeat Cobbler (FR) Adam Wedge J

O Mr R. E. R. Williams

B Sir J. Timpson & H. D. J. Daly

Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

TIMEFORMVIEW11/1,fifthof6inbumperatSouthwell(2m,goodtofirm)ondebut88daysago.Watchingbriefisadvised switched to hurdles unless the betting strongly hints otherwise.

TFR##!!! BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: NIFTY GETAWAY (IRE) 6 11 0 Gavin Sheehan 5-4 (Archie Watson) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Probable S.P.’s: 11-8 Manimole (GB), 2-1 Presenting Nelly (GB), 7-1 Chantilly Rose (GB), 10-1 Upbeat Betty (GB), 50-1 Nathan Walker (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

It’s likely this will develop into a straight fight between previous hurdle winners MANIMOLE and Presenting Nelly, with the fact the former has gained her victories around this trip earning her the vote.

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THE RACING PARTNERSHIP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £12150

Owners Prize Money 1st £5070, 2nd £2536, 3rd £1267, 4th £634.

(Penalty Value £6616.88) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): E Williams (14 wins from 81 runners, 17%) runs

FRANKIE FAULKNER

WEIGHTWATCHER: DONT BE ROBIN won off a handicap mark of 83, his rating is now down 11lb to 72.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: FAITQUE DE L’ISLE trained by M Scudamore, Bromsash, 138 miles.

1 FRANKIE FAULKNER (IRE) (11)31-3133 C 6 12-0

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 Dual winner in points who confirmed the promise of his hurdles debut when landing 11-runner maiden at this track in July. Better effortover fences/handicaps when goodthirdof4here(21f) 11 days agoandthisis amuchweakerrace. TFR##### BHA98

2 FAITQUE DE L’ISLE (FR) (160)P366BP-

8 11-8

Br Ch g Secret Singer (FR) - Naiade de L’Isle (FR) Charlie Deutsch J

O DFA Racing-Donaldson,Currie,Edwards,Bell Michael Scudamore, Bromsash T

B Mme Veronique Sayet Dfa Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form over fences in France in 2020 and got off the mark for current yard at Ffos Las (23.8f) in October Disappointing since, though.

3 JANESLITTLEVOICE (GB) (11)P/-U5222

Br Ch m Jelani (IRE) - Janes Allweather

9 10-4

Harriet Tucker (7) J

O Miss Jane Nicholls Ella Pickard, Minehead T

B Miss J. Nicholls Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Poormaidenhurdlerbuthasshownshecanbecompetitivefromherbasementmarkoverfenceswhen runner-up in handicaps at Fontwell (twice) and this C&D in recent weeks.

4 DONT BE ROBIN (IRE) (50) 44/05-06 D

TFR####! BHA74

11 10-2

Br B g Robin des Pres (FR) - Rainbow Times (IRE) Brendan Powell J

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

B Mrs J. M. R. Lancaster Sturminster Newton Building Supplies S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Plumpton in 2021 but well held on all 4 outings so far in 2023. Tongue strap on 1st time. Has lots to find from 4lb out of the handicap. TFR#!!!! BHA68

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2022: MINELLA VOUCHER 11 10 0 Toby Wynne 2-1 (Alexandra Dunn) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P.’s: 6-5 Frankie Faulkner (IRE), 15-8 Janeslittlevoice (GB), 11-2 Faitque de L’Isle (FR), 16-1 Dont Be Robin (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

FRANKIE FAULKNER ran well when third here 11 days ago despite a mixed round of jumping and this longer trip/weaker opposition will help in that regard, so can defy top weight at the main expense of Janeslittlevoice, who can fill the runner-up spot for the fourth successive start.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FRANKIE FAULKNER (IRE) 2.JANESLITTLEVOICE 3.FAITQUE DE L’ISLE (FR)

THE DEVONDALE ELECTRICAL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £9099

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

(Penalty Value £4955.32)

RACE ANALYSIS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Hobbs & J White (13 wins from 107 runners, 12%) runs

WONDERFUL EAGLE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins (8 wins from 28 runners, 29%) runs ALVANIY LONGEST TRAVELLER: ALVANIY trained by W P Mullins, Ireland.

1 ALVANIY (IRE) (11)32-51

Br Ch g Iffraaj - Alveena (IRE)

5 11-7

Brian Hayes J

O Mr P. Byrne W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on both starts in bumpers for Paul Gammell and built on his hurdling debut promise when readily off the mark in 15-runner maidenatGalway(16.6f)11daysago.Backupintripandwillgoonimprovingashisjumpingsharpensupwithexperience TFR##### BHA-

2 WONDERFUL EAGLE (GER) (31)1 C

Br Ch g Adlerflug (GER) - Wonderful Filly (GER)

4 11-4

Micheal Nolan J

O Damree Developments Ltd Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Gestut Gorlsdorf

Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW FairlyusefulonFlatforHenkGreweinGermany,successful3timesatupto11/2min2022,andovercameinexperiencetomake awinninghurdlingdebutafter9monthsoffhere(18.5f)31daysago,stayingtoleadnearfinish.Opentoimprovement.

3 ALBERTS BAY (IRE) (482)FP/6F-

Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - My Viking Bay (IRE)

O Mr Ryan G. Chapman

B Mrs Mary O’Connor

6 11-0

David Noonan J

Ryan Chapman, St Mawgan T

Half-brother to bumper winner Meadowsweet. Unplaced completed start in Irish points, fell last time (May 2022). TFR##!!!

TIMEFORM VIEW Leading Light gelding

4 CHANKAYA (GB) (14) 00-

Br Ch g Dubawi (IRE) - Splashdown

O Mitchell Hunt Racing Club

6 11-0

Sean Houlihan J

Mitchell Hunt, Bridgwater T

B Fittocks Stud Gmr Couriers Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairformatbestonFlatbuthasshownlittlethisyear,includinginabraceofmaidenhurdles.Cheekpieces on for the 1st time in this code.

5 HUGO ALKO (FR) (201)P456F-

Br Gr g Balko (FR) - Ugoline (FR)

O Matt Hoskins & Julie Roche

B L. Giethlen Cadiergues & D. Giethlen

TFR#!!!! BHA-

6 11-0

Paul O’Brien J

Helen Nelmes, Dorchester T

TIMEFORMVIEW€70,0003-y-o,Balkogelding.Half-brothertobumperwinnerIt’sForMe.Dam,17fhurdlewinnerinFrance, half-sister to useful hurdler (stays 2 1/4m) Gin Coco. Maiden Irish pointer, fell last time (Mar 5). TFR##!!! BHA-

6 THIRTYFOUR THIRTY (GB) (61)212

4 10-11

Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Lifeboat Mona Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Syd Hosie Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B Dr Bryan Mayoh Sherbourne Utilities Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope gelding who found only a well-touted fellow newcomer too good in a Worcester bumper on debut before going one better there next time. ShapedasifstillingoodformonfirstrunsinceleavingNigelTwiston-DavieswhensecondatStratfordsubsequentlyandwarrantsrespectonhurdlebow TFR###!! BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: BAGHEERA GINGE 4 11 4 Sam Twiston-Davies 5-4 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 6 ran Hood worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P.’s: 4-6 Alvaniy (IRE), 10-3 Wonderful Eagle (GER), 11-2 Thirtyfour Thirty (GB), 33-1 Hugo Alko (FR), 40-1 Alberts Bay (IRE), 80-1 Chankaya (GB)

COLOURS NO HORSE AGE

ST-LB JOCKEY

ALVANIY proved a class apart in a Galway maiden 11 days ago and could take a bit of stopping under a penalty, especially with further progress on the cards. Wonderful Eagle overcame mistakes to make a successful debut in this sphere here last month and is potentially above average, too.

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SIXTH RACE 4.55

THE ROB GILBERT 70TH BIRTHDAY BASH

HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

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 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE ANALYSIS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Harris (18 wins from 86 runners, 21%) runs SUFI

2m 167y

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (1 win from 8 runners, 12%) runs STAR LEGEND

LONGEST TRAVELLER: STAR LEGEND trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 248 miles.

COLOURS NO HORSE

1 STAR LEGEND (IRE) (15)3303

4 12-0

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Thai Haku (IRE) Mr Alex Chadwick (7) J

O Deva Racing SL 1 James Owen, Newmarket T

B Rockhart Trading Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFairontheFlatforWilliamHaggasandsteppeduponlow-keyhandicapdebutinthisspherewhenthirdof9atSouthwell(15.8f,goodtofirm) recently Conditionsherewon’tbeanissue(placedonsoft/heavyinnoviceeventsacoupleofmonthsago)andhe’sonetoconsider

2 SUFI (GB) (47)005-106 C D

9 12-0

Br Ch g Pivotal - Basanti (USA) Bradley Harris (5) J

O WLT Racing Syndicate Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Lady Bamford Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner here last September and back to form following a 7-month break when adding to his tally at Stratford (18.7f, good to soft) in June.However,littleimpactbothsubsequentstartsandtheprospectoftestinggroundhereisanothernegative.

3 REAMS OF LOVE (GB) (100)136F-0D

Br B g Frankel - Night of Light (IRE)

5 11-9

Kielan Woods J

O Mr George Houghton D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T

B Niarchos Family TIMEFORMVIEWCheekpiecesonforfirsttimewhenlastof12toVinRougeoverthisC&DinJune(sixthpastpostbutdisqualifiedforweighing inlight). Remains withonestandout effort tohis nameoverhurdles and it’s probablybest tolookelsewhere.

4 GOOD IMPRESSION (GB) (20) 5-04131

TFR#!!!! BHA92

CD 8 11-9

Br B g Showcasing - Daintily Done Ben Jones J

O B. M. G. Group Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW BackonthescoresheetoverC&DinJuneandmadeit2-3atthiscourse/4-9underBenJoneswhengoinginagainatthebeginningofthismonth.4lb risefairenoughandboldshowlikelyprovidedhehandlestheground(haswononsoftbutwellheldbothpreviousstartsonheavygoing). TFR###!! BHA92

5 IMPERIAL MEASURE (IRE) (114) 5P52-34 5 11-0

Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Boro Cruise (IRE) Adam Wedge J

O Vale Racing 1 Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Ms Margaret Finn

TIMEFORM VIEW Better signs since switched to handicaps and his latest fourth of 13 here (18.5f, good) at the end of May represents decent forminthe contextofthis race. Provenonslowground andthis low-mileage5-y-oishighonthe shortlist TFR##### BHA83

6 ASCOT DAY (FR) (20)0522/-00

9 10-7

Br Ch g Soave (GER) - Allez Hongkong (GER) Conor Ring (3) J

O Mr B. J. Llewellyn Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed T

B Mr Christophe Jouandou

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up twice in handicap hurdles during spring 2022, including over this C&D, but hasn’t shown much in 3 starts since returning from a 13-month absence in July TFR#!!!! BHA76

7 ALLEZ ALLEZ DANCER (GB) (21)5/-0535P 5 10-2

Br B m Eastern Anthem (IRE) - Allez Loulou (FR) J

O Mr C. Enticott Ella Pickard, Minehead T

B Ashbrittle Stud

ALLEZ in has

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: APPRECIATE (IRE) 4 11 11 Mitchell Bastyan 11-4 (Milton Harris) 9 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 6.

Stewards Note:

SUFI: Following its run on 6/8/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered post-race heat stress.

Probable S.P.’s: 2-1 Good Impression (GB), 5-2 Imperial Measure (IRE), 3-1 Star Legend (IRE), 12-1 Sufi (GB), 25-1 Reams of Love (GB), 28-1 Ascot Day (FR) PLAY SMARTER

IMPERIAL MEASURE and Star Legend both showed enough on their latest appearances to suggest that they can take high rank in a race of this nature. The former wasn’t beaten far in a more competitive race than this here on his latest start in May and gets the nod off the same mark with conditions no problem. Good Impression registered his second C&D success here last time and he has to be taken seriously, too.

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RACE CONDITIONS

NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6535 to the winning horse and £3010 to the second. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 16th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 20th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 5lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 steeple chase 6lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase 10lb Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases and/or Hurdles combined. No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. Newton Abbot Races Limited are kindly supporting the prize money for this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize of £50 will be awarded to the lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 6 entries at £45. - Closed September 16th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5008; Second £2504.

First Race 2.00 - THE newtonabbotracing.com

(Penalty Value £6535.20)

SEE PAGE 15 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.35 - THE COLIN WILLCOCKS MEMORIAL CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 4) 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 0-110. £27 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £22 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 20th. Penalties, after September 9th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to September 19th, 2023, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. The family of the late Colin Willcocks have kindly supported the prize money for this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 13 entries, 2 at £5 and 11 at £27. - Closed September 16th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5279; Second £2640; Third £1319; Fourth £660. (Penalty Value £6889.18) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.10 - THE DEVONDALE ELECTRICAL MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4955 to the winning horse The second to receive £2282, the third £1141 and the fourth £571. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, September 16th and pay £29 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 20th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. Devondale Electrical are kindly supporting the prize money for this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize of £50 will be awarded to the lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 14 entries at £29. - Closed September 16th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32)

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.45 - THE RACING PARTNERSHIP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6616 to the winning horse The second to receive £3048, the third £1523 and the fourth £763. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110. £33 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £27 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 20th. Penalties, after September 9th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Newton Abbot Racecourse have kindly supported the prize money for this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 10 entries, 1 at £6 and 9 at £33. - Closed September 16th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5070; Second £2536; Third £1267; Fourth £634. (Penalty Value £6616.88) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 23 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.20 - THE DEVONDALE ELECTRICAL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4955 to the winning horse The second to receive £2282, the third £1141 and the fourth £571. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, September 16th and pay £27 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 20th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. Devondale Electrical have kindly supporting the prize money for this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize of £50 will be awarded to the lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 12 entries at £27. - Closed September 16th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32)

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.55 - THE ROB GILBERT 70TH BIRTHDAY BASH HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) 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 0-105. Enter by noon, September 16th and pay £23 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 20th.

Penalties, after September 9th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. David Gilbert and Friends 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. 25 entries at £23.Closed September 16th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4236; Second £2118; Third £1059; Fourth £530. (Penalty Value £5527.68) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

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