Newton Abbot Racecard - Wednesday 29th May

ON BEHALF OF THE DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS AND STAFF , I AM DELIGHTED TO WELCOME YOU TO NEWTON ABBOT RACECOURSE FOR OUR SECOND MEETING OF THE 2024 SEASON FOLLOWING THE ABANDONMENT OF OUR FIRST THREE MEETINGS DUE TO THE WEATHER. IT WAS PARTICULARLY DISAPPOINTING TO LOSE EASTER SATURDAY, OUR BIGGEST FIXTURE EACH YEAR.

We would like to thank today’s sponsor - Totnes and Bridgetown Races. We hope they have a great day with us.

Following the end of last season, the racecourse has undergone some big changes and improvements. We have purchased a screen which we intend to utilise for other events at the racecourse. The weighing room has been re-configured and upgraded to comply with new safeguarding regulations. This includes an enlarged valets space, a physio room and warm-up area with bikes and gym equipment, and improved facilities for the jockeys.

We have a new Clerk of the Course in training. We are fortunate to still have the services of Jason Loosemore who will Clerk on racedays and assist Ben Robarts during some of his training. We also welcome Tom Phillips to the groundstaff team.

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. Best wishes,

PATRICK MASTERSON MANAGING DIRECTOR

HONORARY PRESIDENTS

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TODAY'S OWNERS

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

4Racing Owners Club

Brocade Racing

Coles, Smith, McManus and Broughton

Courage,Light,Van Der Horst

Creese’s Comrades

Dalwhinnie Bloodstock Ltd & Richard Kent

Frost Racing Club

Gallimore , Haring and Mitchell

Gin n It

Howzat Partnership

Knowle Racing Stables Limited

Mr & Mrs RJ Manning

Mr Brian Eckley

Mr C. J. Down

Mr C. L. Tizzard

Mr C. R. Leech

Mr Chris Baldwin

Mr D Stevens & Mrs S Stevens

Mr E. A. Brook

Mr E. J. M. Spurrier

Mr F. A. Clegg

Mr J. H. Young

Mr J. Rees

Mr John P. McManus

Mr L. Fell

Mr L. J. Burden

Mr M. E. Tucker

Mr Ron C. Williams

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HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD

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3 LASER BLAZER (31) 3-31

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

Br Bg Zafeen (FR) - Sashay Adam Wedge J

O Calne Engineering Ltd

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

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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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THE NEWTON ABBOT RACECOURSE ON FACEBOOK MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ 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)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Pipe (20 wins from 147 runners, 14%) runs WALK OF THE ROSES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S Mullins (2 wins from 9 runners, 22%) runs HURST HILL LONGEST TRAVELLER: CINDYSOX trained by J Snowden, Lambourn, 133 miles.

1 CINDYSOX (GB) (34)6/3-

Br B m Kayf Tara - Golden Gael Jonathan Burke J

O Mr E. J. M. Spurrier Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Mrs E. A. Pendarves BetVictor S

TIMEFORM VIEW FarfromdisgracedinbumperatUttoxeterondebutinOctober2022andofferedsomethingtoworkonsenthurdlingafter19monthsoff whenthirdof6innoviceatHuntingdon(15.8f,good)justunder5weeksago.Expectedtobuildonthat.

2 DEMELZA CARNE (GB) (9)06P-P 6

Br Ch m Linda’s Lad - Russie With Love James Davies J

O Howzat Partnership Chris Down, Cullompton T

B Howzat Partnership Woodwarm Stoves S

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to make a significant impact in bumpers/over hurdles.

3 HALLOWED ROSE (GB) (13)2FP4-P5 7 11-0

Br B m Hallowed Crown (AUS) - Gold Approach

David Noonan J

O Mr M. E. Tucker Stuart Kittow, Cullompton T

B D. R. Tucker

TIMEFORM VIEW 0-13 in the pointing field and showed a bit before finishing well beaten on her recent hurdling

Fontwell (17.7f, good).

4 HURST HILL (IRE) (13)46-0 5 11-0

Br B m Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Nicat’s Benefit (IRE)

Daniel Sansom (3) J

O Mr J. H. Young Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Thomas Keating We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced in a couple of point bumpers and looked badly in need of the experience on her hurdling debut at Fontwell (17.7f, good) just less than 2 weeks ago Likely she’ll need more time. TFRHHIII BHA-

5 SILVER CHORD (GB) (13)6P-0 6 11-0

Br Gr m Linda’s Lad - Lily Potts

Bryan Carver J

O Mr C. J. Down Chris Down, Cullompton T

B C. J. Down Woodwarm Stoves S

TIMEFORM VIEW Minor promise in an Exeter bumper in December but was unable to deliver in a couple of novice hurdles more recently (latest in cheekpieces). TFRHIIII BHA-

6 WALK OF THE ROSES (IRE) (347)12- 5 11-0

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Koko Rose (IRE) Jack Tudor J

O valueracingclub.co.uk David Pipe, Wellington T

B Eclipse Bloodstock Ltd W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showedagoodattitudewhenmakingasuccessfulstartina6-runnerbumperatFfosLas12monthsagoandrantoasimilarlevelunder apenaltywhenrunner-upatUttoxeter(15.8f,goodtosoft)amonthlater Plentytolikeonhurdlesdebutprovidedshe’sreadytoroll TFRHHHHH BHA-

7 MY MATE

POLLY

(GB) (17)00064-U 4 10-8

Br B f Forever Now - So Cannie Harry Kimber J

O Mr E. A. Brook Bill Turner, Sherborne T

B David Spence

TIMEFORM VIEW No promise in bumpers but showed more than previously in this sphere when fourth in a juvenile at Hereford last month (had the run of things). Unseated rider first on handicap debut since. TFRHHHII BHA81

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: CARRIGEEN KAMPALA (IRE) 5 11 4 Liam Harrison 4-7 (Fergal O’Brien) 10 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5.

Probable S.P.’s: 5-4 Walk of The Roses (IRE), 11-4 Cindysox (GB), 8-1 My Mate Polly (GB), 12-1 Hallowed Rose (GB), 16-1 Demelza Carne (GB), 20-1 Hurst Hill (IRE), 40-1 Silver Chord (GB)

A weak mares’ novice that can go the way of WALK OF THE ROSES, who made a promising start to her career in a couple of bumpers 12 months ago and can make the perfect start in this sphere provided she’s ready to roll. Cindysox looks the most obvious danger following her recent third at Huntingdon on hurdling debut, with sole 4-y-o My Mate Polly rounding off the shortlist.

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Newton Abbot Racecourse, 10:30am - 2.30pm

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RACECOURSE CONFERENCE CENTRE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

and upwards

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J Tizzard (17 wins from 84 runners, 20%) runs INVESTMENT MANAGER

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Honeyball (2 wins from 16 runners, 12%) runs JUNIPER

WEIGHTWATCHER: CHAMPAGNE COURT won off a handicap mark of 125, his rating is now down 5lb to 120.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: HAURAKI GULF trained by D Cole, Solihull, 162 miles.

1 WAYFINDER (IRE) (42)3F2PP0- D 10 11-7

Br Br g Shantou (USA) - Sibury (IRE) Ben Jones J

O The Wayfinders Rebecca Curtis, Newport T

B Mrs Rita Kent William Hill S

TIMEFORM VIEW Capable staying chaser when the mood takes, as he demonstrated with creditable placed efforts in

of last season. Quickly into his shell again since, though. Drops in class here.

2 JUNIPER

(GB) (41)P2/P113- D 10 11-6

Br B m Malinas (GER) - Prescelli (IRE)

Harry Cobden J

O Gin n It Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Mr S. F. Barlow geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice for Harry Whittington in 2022/23 and left yard debut/return behind when landing 4-runner mares ’ handicap at Taunton. Impressed with her jumpingwhenfollowingupingoodstyleatWincantonbeforeasoundthirdfromrevisedmark.Likelytogiveitanothergoodgowithcheekpieceson.TFRHHHHH BHA124

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INVESTMENT MANAGER (GB) (185) 11222P- CD 8 11-5

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Two Days In Paris (FR)

Brendan Powell J

O Brocade Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Two Days In Paris Partnership Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a productive summer over fences here, winning twice at up to 25.7f Runner-up on next 3 starts before good run cametoanabrupt haltatExeter.Offsincebutingoodhandsandhe’sofinterestreturnedtoNewtonAbbot. TFRHHHII BHA123

4 HAURAKI GULF

Br B g Kayf Tara - Leading On

(GB) (35)01314U- 9 11-4

O Knowle Racing Stables Limited

Chris Ward (3) J

Deborah Cole, Solihull T

B Aiden Murphy Lewisham Developments Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising start over fences when winning a brace of small-field contests during the winter Unseated rider before the race took shape at Uttoxeter a month ago and mark remains a workable one TFRHHHII BHA122

5 CHAMPAGNE COURT (IRE) (51)6P4/U22- 11 11-2

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Taipan (IRE)

O Coles, Smith, McManus and Broughton

Lorcan Williams J

Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B Laurence G Kennedy Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives on back of couple solid placed efforts, latest when second of 5 in Veterans’ handicap at Wincanton (25.1f, heavy). Races off same mark and should give another good account TFRHHHHI BHA120

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023: TOMMIE BEAU (IRE) 8 11 12 Micheal Nolan 3-1 (Seamus Mullins) 5 ran

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

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5.

Stewards Note:

WAYFINDER: Following its run on 17/4/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P.’s: 2-1 Juniper (GB), 3-1 Champagne Court (IRE), 4-1 Hauraki Gulf (GB), 7-1 Wayfinder (IRE), Investment Manager (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

JUNIPER might be 10 but she’s better than ever of late, again impressing with her jumping despite being unable to complete the hat-trick at Cheltenham last month. Cheekpieces go on and she’s just about the most persuasive option, ahead of Champagne Court and Investment Manager

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THIRD RACE 3.28

THE RACING PARTNERSHIP NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS

5)

for novice five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £10650

Owners Prize Money 1st £4302, 2nd £2150, 3rd £1076, 4th £538, 5th £268. (Penalty Value £5624.26)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J Tizzard (17 wins from 84 runners, 20%) runs BELGARUM & I SHUT THAT D’OR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tizzard (1 win from 9 runners, 11%) runs BELGARUM & I SHUT THAT D’OR LONGEST TRAVELLER: HOLD YOUR FORT trained by D Hamer, Carmarthen, 196 miles.

1 I SHUT THAT D’OR (FR) (38)3UPPP3- D 6

Br B g Barastraight - Anicka d’Or (FR) Freddie Gingell (3) J

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

B Mr Mathieu Lalanne & Mr Gilles Chaignon Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly-usefulwinninghurdlerbutwasn’tabletomatchthatlevelsentchasinglastseason,failingtocompleteon4ofhis6starts.Neverathreat whenthirdof5atWincanton(15.7f)lasttime,buthismarkhaseasedfurthersohe’snotdiscountedbackupintrip. TFR

2 CHABADATIKA (FR)

(21)51/05P-0 5 11-11

Br Gr m Magneticjim (IRE) - Chabada Le Dun (FR) Micheal Nolan J

O Mr Willem Van Der Horst Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B Elisabeth Cucheval, David Dahan & Salomo Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairformoverhurdlesinFrancebuthasn’tofferedagreatdealin4startsforhercurrentyard,offforafurther3months before finishing last of 7 at Fontwell (25.8f) 3 weeks ago. Back down in trip as she makes her chase debut. TFRHHHII BHA96

3 ZERO TOLERANCE

(GER) (34)3040/50- 7 11-11

Br B g Lord of England (GER) - Zegna (GER)

Adam Wedge J

O Mr L. Fell Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Graf u.Grafin v. Stauffenberg Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in an Irish bumper for Charles O’Brien and made the frame in 2 maiden hurdles in 2022/23. However, hasn’t returned inmuchformfollowinga13-monthabsence,finishingwellheldonhischasedebutatWarwick(16.2f)inApril. TFRHHIII BHA96

4 COCONUT TWIST (IRE) (123)222221- 6 11-2

Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Presenting Chaos (IRE)

Harry Reed J

O Troika Racing Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T

B Kieran Lennon

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to win under Rules but in good form in 2023/24, runner-up for the fifth consecutive time at Southwell (20.4f) last July Off the mark in points at the fourth attempt in January, so he’s a key contender as he goes chasing. TFRHHHHH BHA87

5 BELGARUM (IRE) (91)0003PP- 6 10-8

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Cyrils Girl

Brendan Powell J

O Mrs G. C. Pritchard Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Mr Cyril Crowe Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placedtwiceoverhurdlesin2022/23buthestruggledoverfenceslastseason,pulleduponhislast2outings.However, he’s had awind op ahead ofhis return and he lurks on adangerous mark based on his best form over hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA79

6 HOLD YOUR FORT (IRE) (22)30/1C1-5 8 10-4

Br B g El Salvador (IRE) - Spirit of Youth (IRE)

James Best J

O Mr J. Rees Debra Hamer, Carmarthen T

B Philip Rothwell Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Little formoverhurdlesin2022forTraceyBarfoot-Saunt,butwontwiceinpointslastyear Showedmorethanpreviously underRules whenfifthof10inhandicaphurdleatFfosLasin(23.9f)22daysago,sohe’sonetonotewithhoodappliedforhischasedebut. TFRHHHHI BHA75

7 MR SOCIABLE (GB) (40) P/000P0- 9 10-2

Br B g Geordieland (FR) - Secret Queen Philip Armson (3) J

O Mrs Hilda M. Luscombe Chris Down, Cullompton T

B Mrs Hilda M. Luscombe & Mr D. Luscombe Woodwarm Stoves S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 3 outings over hurdles back from a long absence in 2022/23 and fared no better last season, including over fences on his 2 most recent starts. TFRHHIII BHA68

8 SANS OF GOLD (IRE) (20)50/004-0

Br Ch g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Shannon Pearl (IRE)

6 10-2

Angus Cheleda (3) J

O Frost Racing Club Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T

B The Beeches Stud Ltd

A S Trade Car Sales S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest formatbest over hurdles andhasn’t foundanyimprovement forthe switch to chasing,attractingsupport (6/1)but finishing downthefieldatStratford(22.6f)20daysago.Hassomethingtofindracingfromoutofthehandicap. TFRHHIII BHA64

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2023: CHIEF BLACK ROBE (IRE) 7 11 2 Mr Tom Broughton 4-6 (Fergal O’Brien) 7 ran Hood worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

Stewards Note:

ZERO TOLERANCE: Following its run on 25/4/2024 it was reported that the horse made a jumping mistake 5 out.

BELGARUM: Following its run on 28/2/2024 it was reported that the horse would prefer a faster surface.

HOLD YOUR FORT: Following its run on 7/5/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

Probable S.P.’s: 9-4 Coconut Twist (IRE), 9-2 I Shut That d’Or (FR), 11-2 Hold Your Fort (IRE), 7-1 Belgarum (IRE), 9-1 Chabadatika (FR), 10-1 Sans of Gold (IRE), 14-1 Zero Tolerance (GER), 28-1 Mr Sociable (GB)

COCONUT TWIST was running well in defeat last season, bumping into an improving type at Southwell when last seen under Rules, and having won a point since he is taken to make a winning chase debut. Hold Your Fort is also a winning pointer and is feared most as he goes chasing, ahead of I Shut That d’Or.

THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £10650

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): H Fry (12 wins from 38 runners, 32%) runs MONJULES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Honeyball (2 wins from 16 runners, 12%) runs SILVER SHADE LONGEST TRAVELLER: VERNON SUBUTEX trained by S Leech, Westbury-on-Severn, 122 miles.

1 MONJULES (FR) (121)12/3206- 6 12-0

Br B g Rajsaman (FR) - Equilibriste (IRE) Miss Megan Bevan (7) J

O Gallimore , Haring and Mitchell Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B EARL Soc D’Entrainement P. Butel et al Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won3offirst4startsforthisyardin2022/23andrantosimilarlevelwhenrunner-upatPlumptononhisreturnintheautumn.Downthefi

bothstartssince(includingonchasedebut),butthislooksathincontestanditwouldbenosurprisewerehetomakeagreaterimpact. TFRHHHHH BHA112

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SILVER

SHADE

(FR) (22) 1512/0/-P 6 11-10

Br Gr g Kendargent (FR) - Lady’s Secret (IRE) Rex Dingle J

O Mr Chris Baldwin Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B E.A.R.L. La Motteraye geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW WontwiceasajuvenileforMiltonHarrisbutwasoffthetrackfor19monthspriortopullingupatHereford(19.7f,good) 22daysago.Well treated on the pick ofhis formbutmarketmayremainbest guide as toexpectations TFRHHHII BHA108

3 VERNON SUBUTEX

(FR) (34)15U/1/P0- 7 11-10

Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Romane Grandchamp (FR) Ciaran Gethings J

O Mr C. R. Leech Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn T

B Mr Eric Becq W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEWProlificoverhurdlesandfencesinFranceandscoredinBritainonhissoleoutingforDavidPipeinMay2022 Has been unable to deliver in 2 starts for current yard, though. TFRHHIII BHA108

4 TRUMP LADY (IRE) (23)6P615//-0 9 10-12

Br B m Doyen (IRE) - Kris Krystal (IRE) Micheal Nolan J

O Courage,Light,Van Der Horst Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B Mr John Browne Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW WinneratExeterbackinJanuary2022forHarrietBrownbutmissed28monthsafternextstart.Shapedasifretainingmostofherability wheneighthof13inhandicaphurdle(33/1)atWarwick(21f,goodtosoft)23daysago.Notdiscountedifabletobuildonthat TFRHHHII BHA96

5 CASPERS COURT (IRE) (23)50P06-0 D 10 10-4

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 Wonback-to-back handicapsaround 21f inearly 2023 buthasbeen slippinginthe weights without showing anysign oftakingadvantage recently,onlytenthof14inhandicaphurdleatWarwick(25f,goodtosoft)23daysago.Mayfarebetterinthisweakevent. TFRHHHII BHA88

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023: SHERBORNE (IRE) 7 11 0 Freddie Gingell 3-1 (Joe Tizzard) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3.

Probable S.P.’s: 9-4 Monjules (FR), 10-3 Caspers Court (IRE), 4-1 Silver Shade (FR), 9-2 Trump Lady (IRE), 7-1 Vernon Subutex (FR) PLAY SMARTER

None of these arrive in any sort of form, but MONJULES possesses the most encouraging overall profile and could be the way to go over Caspers Court. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MONJULES (FR) 2.CASPERS COURT (IRE) 3.TRUMP LADY (IRE)

PRIZE MONEY

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £203,423 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 23rd March to 23rd June 2024.

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STEEPLE CHASE COMPANY OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): Dr R Newland & J Insole (7 wins from 34 runners, 21%) runs YCCS PORTOCERVO

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Dr R Newland & J Insole (2 wins from 19 runners, 11%) runs YCCS PORTOCERVO LONGEST TRAVELLER: YCCS PORTOCERVO trained by Dr R Newland & J Insole, Droitwich, 160 miles.

Br Gr g Martaline - Griva (FR) Miss Gina Andrews J

O Mrs M.C. Litton Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T

H Worcestershire Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW WonbacktobackatUttoxeterlastsummerandbouncedbackfromamodestrunonhunterdebutinJanuarywhenseeing offthereopposing DucdeBourbonby41/4lengthsin20.5fKemptonhunterlastmonth. Shouldgowellagain. TFRHHHHI

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Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Nonnetia (FR)

Mr Sean Clarke (7) J

O Mrs Sarah Llewellyn Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T

H V.W.H.

TIMEFORM VIEW Victoriousinthisracelastyear CreditablethirdatKempton(20.5f)lastmonthbutreopposingpairYccsPortocervo and Duc de Bourbon were ahead in first and second. TFRHHHII BHA115

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DUC DE BOURBON (FR) (37) 1F/F122- 8 12-0

Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Astre Eria (FR)

O Mrs Jennifer Irish and Mr Paul Nicholls

H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

Mr Jack Andrews J

S. Loxton, Bruton T

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful hurdler/chaser for Paul Nicholls and a winning pointer for this yard. Sound start to his hunter career when 4 1/4 lengths second of 6 to Yccs Portocervo at Kempton (20.5f, good) last month. Should figure again. TFRHHHHI BHA114

4 KALOOKI (GER) (9) 66/PPP-6 D 10 12-0

KALOOKI

Br Gr g Martaline - Karuma (GER) Non Runner J

O Mr Ron C. Williams N. R. P. Williams, Bridgend T

H Llangeinor Pentyrch

NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA120 (-5)

5 KILRONAN CASTLE (GB) (18)5PPP/-35 13 12-0

Br Ch g Indian River (FR) - Greatest Friend (IRE) Mr Jake Bament (7) J

O The Golden Roosters Martin Sweetland, Honiton T

H Axe Vale Harriers

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair chaser earlier in his career but pulled up in both hunters and recent point exploits suggest that he faces a tough task here. TFRHIIII BHA81

6 NORMAN ABU (IRE) (9)P0P2-44 8 12-0

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Glittering Image (IRE) Mr Michael Treneer (7) J

O Mrs G. Welch

H Dartmoor

Mrs D. J. Treneer, Buckfastleigh T

TIMEFORM VIEW Remote fourth on recent 25.5f course hunter debut. TFRHIIII BHA-

7 PHOENIX WAY (IRE) (411)F/P445U/- D 11 12-0

Br B g Stowaway - Arcuate Miss Megan Bevan (7) J

O Mr John P. McManus Mrs C. Fry, Beaminster T

H Cattistock

TIMEFORM VIEW Pretty smart chaser at his best for Harry Fry. Not seen for 13 months but could be a cut above this opposition on hunter debut. TFRHHHHH BHA135

8 TEKAP (FR) (14)PPPP-P4 D

Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Textuelle (FR)

11 12-0

Mr Martin McIntyre (3) J

O The Golden Roosters Martin Sweetland, Honiton T

H East Devon

TIMEFORM VIEW Looks limited on balance of his form. Pulled up in a Cheltenham hunter at the start of this month and last of 4 in a point since. TFRHIIII BHA87

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: NO GETAWAY (IRE) 10 11 7 Mr Sean Clarke 10-1 (Robbie Llewellyn) 3 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 6.

Probable S.P.’s: 11-8 Phoenix Way (IRE), 3-1 Yccs Portocervo (FR), 9-2 Duc de Bourbon (FR), 6-1 No Getaway (IRE), 66-1 Kilronan Castle (GB), Norman Abu (IRE), 100-1 Tekap (FR)

PHOENIX WAY was still capable of useful form at the beginning of 2023 and is taken to make a winning start to his hunter career Yccs Portocervo can confirm recent Kempton superiority over Duc de Bourbon and No Getaway, who won this 12 months ago, and give the selection most to think about.

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NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

for novice four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £10650

Owners Prize Money 1st £4302,

(Penalty Value £5624.26)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): M Blake (6 wins from 19 runners, 32%) runs MR ZEE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Blake (1 win from 5 runners, 20%) runs MR ZEE

LONGEST TRAVELLER: TIMEFORARUM trained by B Eckley, Brecon, 149 miles.

1 HILLSIN (IRE) (40)03/P362- 6 11-12

Br B g Hillstar - Mausin (IRE) James Turner (7) J

O Mr F. A. Clegg Alan Jones, Timberscombe T

B Con O’Keeffe

S

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden following 19 starts over hurdles but, to his credit, he has finished in the money on several occasions, including whenreturningfromawindop/3-monthbreakonsecondstartforthisyardatExeter(18.5f,good).Highontheshortlist.

2 TIMEFORARUM (GB) (14)44/000-6

6 11-11

Br B g Proconsul - Timeforagin Conor Ring J

O Mr Brian Eckley Brian Eckley, Brecon T

B B. J. Eckley

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form on first of three outings in bumpers and looked a work-in-progress so far over hurdles. Potentially leniently treated on handicap bow, so can’t be ruled out. TFRHHHII BHA94

3 OUR DYLAN

(IRE) (20)P5301-1 8 11-7

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Starrystarrysky (IRE) Ben Godfrey J

O 4Racing Owners Club Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T

B Mrs T. J. Kidd The Firehouse Somerset S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed benefit of a recent run when belatedly shedding maiden tag at Hereford in April and followed up with a bit up his sleeve at Stratford since. Remains well treated on old form and should make a bold bid for the hat-trick. TFRHHHHH BHA90

4 CULLIGRAN (IRE) (9)5/5F44-2 5 11-3

Br Gr m Notnowcato - Moonlit Theatre (IRE)

Nick Scholfield J

O The Cross Racing Club John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn T

B Miss Mary Morgan Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Unplacedbothcompletedstartsinpointsbutsomepromiseinpairofmaiden/novicehurdlesanduppedhergamewhenrunner-upon handicapdebutoverC&D9daysago.Goingtherightway,solikelytobeinvolvediftheracedoesn’tcometoosoon. TFRHHHHI BHA86 (-1)

5 SECRET SAUCE

(IRE) (22)625F0-0

4 11-2

Br Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Pure Greed (IRE) James Best J

O Secret Sauce Syndicate Harriet Dickin, Midford T

B Michael Begley Clay Street Property Consultants S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair performer on the Flat in Ireland and best effort over hurdles when runner-up in a Hereford novice in January However, hasn’t managed to build on that since.

6 MR ZEE (IRE) (37)006U2- 7 11-1

Br B g Zebedee - Monsusu (IRE) Charlie Todd J

O Staverton Owners Group Michael Blake, Trowbridge T

B Lynnlodge Stud & Arthur Finnan SB Racehorse Rehoming S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on the Flat, successful 3 times last year Left previous hurdling efforts behind when runner-up at Kempton last month and can make his presence felt with another step forward. TFRHHHHI BHA84

7 POOCH (GB) (17)05-43 4 10-12

Br Ch g Sir Percy - Duo de Choc (IRE)

O Dalwhinnie Bloodstock Ltd & Richard Kent

B Richard Kent, Tim & Miranda Johnson

Bradley Harris (3) J

Harriet Dickin, Midford T

TIMEFORM VIEW Left previous Rules form behindwhen third in a novice at Plumpton last time. Bred to do better still and appeals as an interesting handicap debutant. TFRHHHHI BHA89

8 ZULU (GB) (9) 6P/0P//P-P 10 10-11

Br B g Cockney Rebel (IRE) - Pantita

O Creese’s Comrades

David Noonan J

Gail Haywood, Moretonhampstead T

B Howard Barton Stud Combined Building & Electrical Services Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Was unable to make an impact back from a 2-year absence at Exeter in January and performed modestly over C&D 9 days ago TFRHIIII BHA80 (-5)

9 CLONGOWES

(IRE) (25) 4/F500P- 10 10-10

Br B g New Approach (IRE) - Punctilious J

O Sam Tingey & Charlie Tingey

B Darley

Daniel Steele, Henfield T

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA79

10 LION’S VIGIL (USA) (17)004/0-F4 7 10-9

Br Ch g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Keeping Watch (IRE)

O Mr & Mrs RJ Manning

B Sycamore Shade Racing LLC & Holston Hall

Harry Kimber J

Bill Turner, Sherborne T

RJM Design & Build S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced for his age and proved he can get competitive from this sort of mark when fourth at Ludlow 17 days ago. Drops back in trip and may not have reached his limit.

11 WELLWILLYA (GB) (16)

63565-P 6 10-5

Br Gr g Universal (IRE) - Mons Meg Paul O’Brien J

O Mr L. J. Burden

B Mrs M. L. Luck

Helen Nelmes, Dorchester T

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler who was pulled up in a novice at Hereford last time and arrives with a bit to prove. TFRHHIII

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2023: no corresponding race last year Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 11. Blinkers worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 7. Probable S.P.’s: 11-4 Our Dylan (IRE), 15-2 Mr Zee (IRE), 8-1 Hillsin (IRE), Culligran (IRE), 9-1 Pooch (GB), 10-1 Timeforarum (GB), Lion’s Vigil (USA), 25-1 Wellwillya (GB), 33-1 Secret Sauce (IRE), 66-1 Zulu (GB)

OUR DYLAN is in a resurgent mood and remains well handicapped, so he’s fancied to land the hat-trick for all that this looks quite competitive for the grade. Mr Zee and Culligran arrive on the back of improved efforts and both merit plenty of respect

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.28- THE NEWTON ABBOT RACECOURSE ON FACEBOOK MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ 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 run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, May 23rd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. Newton Abbot Races are very kindly supporting this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a £60 cash prize will be awarded to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 19 entries at £45. - Closed May 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32)

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Second Race 2.58 - THE NEWTON ABBOT RACECOURSE CONFERENCE CENTRE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9849 to the winning horse The second to receive £4531, the third £2265, the fourth £1133 and the fifth £565. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127see Standard Conditions). £62 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £49 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th. Penalties, after May 18th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Newton Abbot Races are very kindly supporting this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a £60 cash prize will be awarded to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 14 entries at £62. - Closed May 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7533; Second £3765; Third £1884; Fourth £942; Fifth £470. (Penalty Value £9849.06) Weights lowered 7lb.

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Third Race 3.28- THE RACING PARTNERSHIP NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5624 to the winning horse The second to receive £2587, the third £1293, the fourth £647 and the fifth £322. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 23rd and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th.

Penalties, after May 18th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Newton Abbot Races have kindly contributing towards the prize money of this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize of £60 will be awarded to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 20 entries at £38. - Closed May 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4302; Second £2150; Third £1076; Fourth £538; Fifth £268. (Penalty Value £5624.26)

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Fourth Race 3.58 - THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5624 to the winning horse The second to receive £2587, the third £1293, the fourth £647 and the fifth £322. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £41 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £33 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th. Penalties, after May 18th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Newton Abbot Races are very kindly supporting this race. In addition, a cash prize of £60 will be awarded to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 18 entries at £41. - Closed May 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4302; Second £2150; Third £1076; Fourth £538; Fifth £268. (Penalty Value £5624.26) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.28 - THE TOTNES AND BRIDGETOWN STEEPLE CHASE COMPANY OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3228 to the winning horse The second to receive £1615, the third £806, the fourth £404 and the fifth £201. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 23rd and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th. Weights: 12st each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2022, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Or of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB. With reference for the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novices’ or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. Totnes and Bridgetown Steeplechase Company have kindly contributing towards the prize money of this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize of £60 will be awarded to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 24 entries at £25. - Closed May 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2806; Second £1403; Third £701; Fourth £351; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3228.55) HC SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 5.03 - THE newtonabbotracing.com NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5624 to the winning horse The second to receive £2587, the third £1293, the fourth £647 and the fifth £322. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, May 23rd and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after May 18th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Newton Abbot Races are kindly supporting this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition a £60 cash prize will be awarded to the lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 29 entries at £37. - Closed May 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4302; Second £2150; Third £1076; Fourth £538; Fifth £268. (Penalty Value £5624.26)

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