THE SUN SUMMER JUMPS CHAMPIONSHIP FINALE
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FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER 2026 PRICE £3
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CONTENTS 4
Today’s Officials
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Racecourse Facilities
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How to Read the Racecard
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Race Conditions
TODAYS RACING
16 First Race
2:02pm
22 Second Race
2:37pm
25 Third Race
3:12pm
30 Fourth Race
3:47pm
34 Fifth Race
4:22pm
40 Sixth Race
4:55pm
44 Seventh Race
5:30pm
The Edmundson Electrical Cabletech Plymouth Maiden Hurdle
The Southlands Care Home Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle
The Devondale Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase
The Bayside Signs & Display Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Chase
The Colin Willcocks Memorial Handicap Hurdle
The Tony McCarthy Handicap Chase
The Sun Racing Summer Jumps Championship Finale Handicap Hurdle
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A very warm welcome to you all from the team here at Newton Abbot Racecourse, your support is very much appreciated and valued and we hope you all have an enjoyable and successful day’s racing with us. Our thanks go to our sponsors here today who are Edmundson Electrical Cabletech Plymouth, Southlands Care Home, Devondale Electrical, Bayside Signs & Display, the family of Colin Willcocks, Atwell Martin and Sun Racing We have again managed to stage all racedays so far this year despite all the vagaries and challenges of the Devon weather! After today’s cracking fixture we quickly move on to our next one which is on Monday 28th September when we are delighted to welcome another true equine hero in Frodon. Frodon won 19 races in his career accumulating over £1m in prize money and winning at Grade One level three times – the Ryanair Chase, the King George and Down Royal’s Champion Chase. Our ever-popular Autumn Saturday fixture is on 17th October, featuring the high-quality Intermediate Chase, plus Bootlegger’s Turn bring the Party In The Paddock events to a close. We round off with the Halloween Family Fun Day on Wednesday 28th October with the legendary pumpkin carving making its return, amongst lots more family entertainment and fun. For today we see the finale to the Sun Racing Summer Jumps Series, for which a preview can be found later in this racecard with the potential winner of the small trainer award going right to the final race today! Straight after Racing we have a performance by the brilliant Rock Atlantic in the Paddock Suite, please feel free to join in the party, everyone is welcome (first floor bar in main grandstand). After racing you can catch the free Country Bus shuttle bus service to the train station and leaving from the main drive on a demand basis. Our race dates for 2027 have also been announced and they can be found later on in this racecard. Don’t forget too that Newton Abbot Racecourse is open all year round for events, special occasions, conferencing and much more, check out our events calendar on the website or drop us a line or give us a call if you have a specific enquiry or want to hold your event here. Finally thank you again for all your support through thick and thin, it is hugely appreciated and valued, and we hope to see you again soon (please see our full fixture list later in this racecard). Newton Abbot Racecourse Board of Directors
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TODAY’S OFFICIALS
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TIMEFORM VIEW Disappointed following an encouraging debut in bumpers and failed to build on the minor promise shown at Chepstow when finishing tailed off on handicap debut at Exeter (18.5f, good to soft) last month. Bounce back required returned to maiden company. TFR BHA92
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2026 SUN RACING SUMMER JUMPS CHAMPIONSHIP The Sun Racing Summer Jumps Championship rewards jockeys, trainers and owners through a points-based competition held across all jump races at RCA member racecourses. The Championship began at Worcester on Friday 22nd May and concludes with today’s finale at Newton Abbot. Points are awarded based on finishing positions according to the field size, as outlined below.
Field Sizes
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
5 runners or less
5
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N/A
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8 or more runners
5
2
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The Championship is separated into four categories. • • • •
Summer Champion Jockey Summer Champion Trainer Summer Champion Smaller Trainer Summer Champion Owner
There is a prize fund of £8,250 for each of the four categories, with winners in the Jockey and Owner categories claiming the winnings for their own personal use or donating them to a racing charity of their choice, while the winnings from the two Trainer categories will go to their stable staff. Presentations for all the Summer Jumps Champions will be made throughout the afternoon in the winners’ enclosure.
SUMMER CHAMPION JOCKEY Harry Skelton will be crowned Summer Champion Jockey at Newton Abbot this afternoon. Skelton has had excellent summer teaming up with his brother Dan who has accumulated a 111-point lead over last year’s defending champion Sean Bowen. Harry will donate his prize fund to the Harry Skelton Scholarship, a mentoring programme he established with the Pony Racing Authority to support young pony racing graduates on their journey to becoming professional jockeys.
1st Harry Skelton 578 2nd Sean Bowen 467 3rd James Bowen 176 SUMMER CHAMPION TRAINER Dan Skelton has been the dominant force in this category, with a 300-point lead over his nearest rival, Mickey Bowen, as he pursues Martin Pipe’s record for the most winners in a National Hunt season. Before today’s fixture, Skelton has already saddled 84 winners this season. He will be awarded the title of the 2026 Summer Champion Trainer this afternoon.
1st Dan Skelton 586 2nd Mickey Bowen 286 3rd Jonjo & AJ O’Neill 230 SUMMER CHAMPION OWNER The Hools & Forces Partnership who have all their horses with Dan Skelton are the Summer Champion Owners for 2026. With their familiar yellow and black silks they have had a strong summer with horses such as Kiwi de Cotte and Glenmalure Flyer winning on multiple occasions.
1st Hools & Forces Partnership 84 2nd JP McManus 57 3rd David Pipe Racing Club 52 SUMMER CHAMPION SMALLER TRAINER This category is open to trainers who recorded 30 winners or fewer during the 2025/26 National Hunt season. For the 2026 Championship, an additional ruling was introduced excluding any trainer who had won a Grade 1 race in either the UK or Ireland during the previous jumps season.
1st David Pipe 137 2nd Micky Hammond 135 3rd Nick Scholfield 134
IN FOCUS CHAMPION SMALLER TRAINER Throughout the summer period this category has been the hardest fought. Going into today’s meeting at Newton Abbot, just three points separate the top three trainers. David Pipe leads the standings with 137 points, followed by Micky Hammond on 135, while Nick Scholfield sits third on 134 points. With four runners at Newton Abbot today, Scholfield has a strong opportunity to overhaul Pipe. If he can gain at least three points on the current leader across today’s card, he will be crowned Summer Champion Smaller Trainer.
David Pipe However, the decisive moment could come in the final race of the afternoon, the 17:30 Sun Racing Summer Jumps Championship Finale Handicap Hurdle. This race is one of seven double points races in the Championship, which have spanned all levels of the race programme. Providing there are eight or more runners, the winner will receive 20 points, with 10 points awarded for second place and four points for finishing third. Both Pipe and Scholfield are represented in the finale, creating the possibility that the Summer Champion Smaller Trainer title will be decided in the very last race of the Championship.
Micky Hammond
Nick Scholfield
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FIRST RACE 2.02 PM THE EDMUNDSON ELECTRICAL CABLETEC PLYMOUTH MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS TOTAL PRIZE FUND £10000
2m 5f 122y
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £4173, 2ND £2087, 3RD £1043, 4TH £522. (PENALTY VALUE £5446)
RACE ANALYSIS Leading course trainer (20-25): D Skelton (36 wins from 105 runners, 34%) runs DEPALMA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (8 wins from 33 runners, 24%) runs DEPALMA Fancy That: D Skelton won this race in 2024 and 2025. The stable runs DEPALMA today. Longest Travellers: OCEAN ROSE trained by B Murphy & PENZANCE trained by J J Hanlon, both Ireland. FIRST
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Br BREEDING
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1 BLACK DAKOTA (IRE) (94) 122-546 Br Br g Westerner - Theklana (IRE) O Simonell Racing Club B Raymond P. Doyle
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ST-LB
S SPONSOR JOCKEY
11-4
Robbie David (5) J Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer but offered little in a hunter chase/maiden hurdle for Michael Winters in May and was never dangerous for new yard over 19f in June. This trip is more suitable, at least. TFR BHA-
2 DEPALMA (IRE) (14) 231-232
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11-4
Br Br g Ocovango - Wind And Reign (IRE) Harry Skelton J O Mr Dan Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Mr Paul McKeon The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-Irish gelding who was winless in 11 attempts under Rules for Colm Murphy. Acquired by new yard for £20,000 in May and shaped as if ahead of his mark when 3 lengths second of 7 in handicap chase at Bangor (3m) 14 days ago. Back hurdling and can do some damage for his excellent yard. TFR BHA102
3 DEVON RED (GB) (11) 00/0/-424
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11-4
4 DONTCONTRADICTME (IRE) (396) 30P-
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11-4
5 PAPPANO (GB) (447) P/-
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6 PENZANCE (GB) (18) 222043
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10-11
Br Ch g Forever Now - Bajan Rebel O Mr Mike Howe B M. W. Easterby & Paul Spence
Jack Quinlan J Nick Scholfield, Lambourn T Nick Scholfield Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in points in 2023/24. Modest form when runner-up in 4-runner novice here last month (17f) flattered by proximity to easeddown winner and he didn’t seem to fully see it out when fourth over C&D on handicap debut 11 days ago. Cheekpieces on. TFR BHA88 (-1) Br B g Watar (IRE) - Three Blessings O Mr Cian Fenelon B Shane Fenelon
Shane Fenelon (5) J Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T Fairplay Exchange S TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability on the first of 2 bumper starts last summer but found to be lame after pulling up on hurdling debut in August 2025. Off the track since but he’s in very capable hands. TFR BHABr B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Mary Anne Evans O Mr D. Brennan B Rachel D S Hood
Ellis Collier (5) J Syd Hosie, Sherborne T Sherborne Utilities Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW UsefulontheFlat,signingoffforJohn&ThadyGosdenwithaverygoodthirdinlistedraceatAscotinOctober2024.PitchedintotheTriumphthefollowing spring for hurdling debut (found that all too much. Also well held in the Northumberland Plate and since leftWillie Mullins.Tongue tie on. TFR BHABr Gr g Wootton Bassett - Iromea (IRE) O Eventmasters Racing B Newsells Park Stud
Paddy Hanlon (5) J John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland T Eventmasters Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to match his Flat form over hurdles but another creditable effort trying this sort of trip for the first time when third in a handicap at Downpatrick 18 days ago. Has his limitations as a hurdler but likely to give it another good go back in maiden company. TFR BHA105
7 OCEAN ROSE (IRE) (9) 666P
Br B m Crystal Ocean - Rose Revived O Mr A. Evans B Cherry Jones,Alex Frost&Derrynagowan Bld
Callum Pritchard J Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin T
TIMEFORM VIEW Crystal Ocean mare who didn’t show a great deal in bumpers and same story tackling obstacles last week. TFR BHA-
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2025: A PAI DE NOM 5 11 4 Harry Skelton 11-10 (Dan Skelton) 6 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6.
Stewards Note: BLACK DAKOTA: Following its run on 16/6/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed under pressure. DONTCONTRADICTME: Following its run on 18/8/2025 it was reported that the horse returned lame. PAPPANO: Following its run on 28/6/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. Probable S.P.’s: 13-8 Depalma (IRE), 9-4 Pappano (GB), 4-1 Penzance (GB), 12-1 Devon Red (GB), 22-1 Dontcontradictme (IRE), 50-1 Black Dakota (IRE), 300-1 Ocean Rose (IRE) Having won a couple of points, DEPALMA made a very positive start to life with Dan Skelton at Bangor 2 weeks ago and while this drop back in trip is a slight concern, he can overcome it. Pappano’s well-being is something of an unknown but he has the class to be a major factor in this race if running close to his Flat form on return. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DEPALMA (IRE) 2.PAPPANO 3.PENZANCE
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SECOND RACE 2.37 PM THE SOUTHLANDS CARE HOME MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES TOTAL PRIZE FUND £10000
2m 167y
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £4173, 2ND £2087, 3RD £1043, 4TH £522. (PENALTY VALUE £5446)
RACE ANALYSIS Leading course trainer (20-25): D Skelton (36 wins from 105 runners, 34%) runs FINE THING Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (8 wins from 33 runners, 24%) runs FINE THING Longest Traveller: FINE THING trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 162 miles.
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Br BREEDING
O OWNER
B BREEDER
1 FINE THING (GB) (29) 2P-2311
T TRAINER
AGE
5
J JOCKEY
ST-LB
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11-12
Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Presenteea (IRE) Harry Skelton J O Mr Bill Hawkins Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Distillery Stud Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
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TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in Irish points and built on bumper third with success in novice at Uttoxeter. Got the better of the odds-on favourite when following up in a match race at Stratford and she holds obvious claims of completing the hat-trick if coping with the drop in trip (doesn’t look short of speed). TFR BHA120
2 BABS (GB) (93) 100-521
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11-7
3 KAMILLE AU KANADA (FR) (115) D142-1
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11-7
4 LITTLE LADY ROCK (IRE) (75) 222-01
5
11-7
5 ASK PETER (FR) (22) 04-2463
7
11-0
6 LARA K (IRE) (-)
5
11-0
Br B m Poet’s Word (IRE) - Magnetize (IRE) O Sue Howell B Magnetize Partnership
Kielan Woods J Henry Oliver, Kinnersley T Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Debut bumper winner who has progressed with each run over hurdles, off the mark at the third attempt at Worcester when last seen in June. Beat a subsequent winner with plenty in hand that day so she rates a serious player. TFR BHA105 Br Ch m Tiger Groom - Dragey Plage (FR) O Goodall & Warwick-Rogers B Ecurie Des Vives Terres & Pa-Ouvry
Sam Twiston-Davies J Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORM VIEW First past the post on both starts in points (disqualified first occasion) and showed a fair bit in a couple of bumpers. Completed a simple task on hurdles bow at Plumpton in May and she remains with potential. TFR BHABr B m Poet’s Word (IRE) - Our Polly (IRE) O Mr Nick Scholfield B Mrs Barbara Beattie
Sean Bowen J Nick Scholfield, Lambourn T Nick Scholfield Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Found only one too good on all 3 outings in bumpers for Ryan Potter last summer. Left hurdles debut/return well behind when winning maiden at Market Rasen on second start for Shaun Lycett in June, suited by the way the race developed. Has since changed yards again. TFR BHABr B m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Attima O Anthony Honeyball Racing Club B Friar Ings Stud Ltd
James Robottom (10) J Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a winner on the Flat but she remains a maiden over hurdles and has plenty to find even on best form. TFR BHA82 (-1) Br B m Make Believe - Shanjia (GER) O Mrs C. Williams B J. Wall & E. Kennedy
Conor Ring J Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan T
TIMEFORM VIEW Make Believe mare. Half-sister to 3 winners on Flat, including useful 7f-1 1/4m winner Bobby K. Dam 9f winner. TFR BHA-
7 NALA THE LIONESS (GB) (14) 222P//-30
6
11-0
Br B m Roaring Lion (USA) - Rive Gauche Nick Slatter (3) J O Mr Graeme P. McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T B Humber Bloodstock Pragnell S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest winner on the Flat. Well held switched to hurdles in recent weeks.
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8 YELD TO CALL (FR) (152) 4442P5-
5
Br B m Great Pretender (IRE) - Yosille (FR) O Culverhill Racing Club II B Scea Haras De Tonnencourt
11-0
Ciaran Gethings J Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T Culverhill Farm Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Strong claims on the form she showed when second in 2m Taunton novice in February but well below that level next 2 starts in the spring and yard remains quiet. TFR BHA102
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2025: BEST NIGHT (FR) 4 10 12 Jack Tudor 22-1 (David Pipe) 7 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 7, 8.
Probable S.P.’s: 9-4 Fine Thing (GB), 7-2 Babs (GB), 9-2 Kamille Au Kanada (FR), 11-2 Yeld To Call (FR), 14-1 Little Lady Rock (IRE), 25-1 Ask Peter (FR), Lara K (IRE), 40-1 Nala The Lioness (GB) BABS is progressing very well over hurdles and the 5lb she receives from dual-winner Fine Thing may prove decisive. Kamille Au Kanada is also considered in what looks a competitive race of its type. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BABS 2.FINE THING 3.KAMILLE AU KANADA (FR)
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NEWTON ABBOT RACECOURSE, PREVIOUS MEETING’S RESULTS MONDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER
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MOMENT OF LIGHT Jockey - Harry Skelton Trainer - Dan Skelton
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EXPLODE Jockey - Harry Cobden Trainer - Faye Bramley
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JUGGERNAUT Jockey - Chad Bament Trainer - Anthony Honeyball
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FAIRLAWN SKIPPER Jockey - Shane Fenelon Trainer - Mickey Bowen
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EDELAK Jockey - Harry Skelton Trainer - Dan Skelton
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MR MCWHINNY Jockey - Finn Lambert Trainer - Tom Ellis
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OCEAN HEIGHTS Jockey - Jack Tudor Trainer - David Pipe
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THIRD RACE 3.12 PM THE DEVONDALE NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS TOTAL PRIZE FUND £15000
2m 4f 216y
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £6059, 2ND £3029, 3RD £1515. (PENALTY VALUE £7921.50)
RACE ANALYSIS Leading course trainer (20-25): P Nicholls (49 wins from 159 runners, 31%) runs IT’S A BREEZE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (8 wins from 33 runners, 24%) runs THICKTHORN TOM Longest Traveller: THICKTHORN TOM trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 162 miles.
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1 INTOSOMETHINGGOOD (GB) (188) 5204P1- D
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ST-LB
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11-10
Br B g Dragon Dancer - Hazy Manor (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Mr M. Stavrou Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B T. C. Dawson Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who won 4 times last season, including when last seen in March at Kempton (21f) by 3/4-length from Turndlightsdownlow, finding plenty to lead final 50 yds in steadily-run race. Has absence to overcome though interesting now sent chasing. TFR BHA133
2 THICKTHORN TOM (IRE) (14) 121112 CD
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10-8
TIMEFORM VIEW A 4-time winner this summer who’s also won twice over C&D. 85/40, good second of 5 in handicap at Bangor (3m, good) 2 weeks ago. Did nothing wrong in defeat last time, but always a chance finishing effort could get tested if this becomes tactical. TFR BHA117
3 IT’S A BREEZE (IRE) (22) F-P4112 CD
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Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Blodge (IRE) O Mrs Helen Moger B Tom O’Doherty & Angela O’Doherty
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Paddy Hanlon (5) J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler who has taken time to find his feet over fences before winning twice over C&D in July. Ran well but was no match forThickthornTom when second in C&D handicap 22 days ago. 8lb out of the weights here and work required to reverse form with that rival with headgear discarded. TFR BHA106
DECLARED RUNNERS 3
Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.
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Probable S.P.’s: 11-10 Thickthorn Tom (IRE), 9-4 Intosomethinggood (GB), 10-3 It’s A Breeze (IRE) INTOSOMETHINGGOOD was a much better hurdler than either of his rivals and a chance is taken on him to open his chasing account at the first time of asking. Thickthorn Tom appeals as the best option to chase him home in what could be a tactical race. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.INTOSOMETHINGGOOD 2.THICKTHORN TOM (IRE) 3.IT’S A BREEZE (IRE)
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Br B g Ocovango - Blume (IRE) Harry Skelton J O Kate Fisher & Sally Hall Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Sydney Bennett The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
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FOURTH RACE 3.47 PM THE BAYSIDE SIGNS & DISPLAY CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS TOTAL PRIZE FUND £9500
3m 1f 170y
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £3837, 2ND £1918, 3RD £960, 4TH £480, 5TH £239. (PENALTY VALUE £5016.95)
RACE ANALYSIS Leading course trainer (20-25): N & W Twiston-Davies (8 wins from 52 runners, 15%) runs BROADWAY HONEY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Bowen (5 wins from 16 runners, 31%) runs FISKARDO Weightwatcher: TESTFLIGHT won off a handicap mark of 79, his rating is now down 5lb to 74. Longest Traveller: FISKARDO trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 211 miles. COLOURS
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O OWNER
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1 GREAT D’ANGE (FR) (27) PP-0226 CD
T TRAINER
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10
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12-0
Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Vickx (FR) Tom Broughton J O Mr Alexander Gibbons Alexander Gibbons, Westbury-on-Severn T B Mr A. Fouilleul & Mr S. Fouilleul
TIMEFORM VIEW Faltered close home when second over C&D in July. Looked held when making a terrible mistake 2 out there since. TFR BHA100
2 FISKARDO (IRE) (21) 1-23444
6
12-0
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Campanella Rose (IRE) Shane Fenelon J O Vernon & Anna Phillips Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T B Mrs Mary O’Donoghue Adept Grp Cabinets Ltd, Fairplay Exchange S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a Perth bumper on the back of a significant absence in April and made the frame over hurdles and on chase bow since. Likely to stay and open to improvement in this sphere. TFR BHA100
3 BROADWAY HONEY (IRE) (8) 355-551
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Br Ch m Zambezi Sun - Broadway Theatre (IRE) Toby McCain-Mitchell (3) J O Willy Twiston-Davies Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B John Leahy Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
FOURTH
TIMEFORM VIEW Left her lowly hurdles form behind right away when switched to chasing after a 3-month break, making most at Worcester last week, and holds an obvious chance under a penalty if this doesn’t come too soon. TFR BHA88 (+9)
4 ROYAL TIME (IRE) (14) 530U-43 Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Billythefilly (IRE) O Sue Howell B E. J. P Kane
7
11-8
9
10-9
Charlie Maggs J Christian Williams, Bridgend T Dodson and Horrell S TIMEFORM VIEW Mixed record in Ireland for Shane Crawley but made an encouraging start for this yard when third at Bangor 2 weeks ago after 4 months off. That form has already received a boost so big shout in this weaker race. TFR BHA94
5 FLASHY BOY (IRE) (22) 1P-4531 CD Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Shining Lights (IRE) O Price & Mathias Partners B Miss Christine Keymer
Callum Pritchard J Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T
TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed the promise of his Stratford run when off the mark under Rules over C&D 3 weeks ago. Remains low mileage for his age so every chance he can do better again. TFR BHA81
6 UNSPEAKABLE (IRE) (12) 206-464
8
10-6
7 TESTFLIGHT (GB) (61) 334-345 CD
9
10-2
Br Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - Croise Naofa (IRE) O The Unspeakable Twelve B Jack O’Dwyer
Ellis Collier J Christian Williams, Bridgend T Dodson and Horrell S TIMEFORM VIEW Narrow winner at Hereford off 3lb higher last autumn. Has generally been off his game since but might have needed latest run after 11 weeks off. TFR BHA78 (-3) Br B g Kayf Tara - Molly Flight (FR) O Mr D. V. Gardner B Overbury Stallions Ltd
Ciaran O’Shea (3) J Susan Gardner, Longdown T Woodhayes Stud S TIMEFORM VIEW Did well over C&D last summer but has been rather quiet this time around, always behind when last seen 9 weeks ago. TFR BHA74
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2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE
Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.
Probable S.P.’s: 11-4 Broadway Honey (IRE), 7-2 Flashy Boy (IRE), 9-2 Royal Time (IRE), 11-2 Fiskardo (IRE), 11-1 Great d’Ange (FR), 14-1 Testflight (GB), 18-1 Unspeakable (IRE) ROYAL TIME is just the type his new yard does well with so gets the vote after an encouraging return in a stronger race at Bangor. Broadway Honey is the obvious threat on the back of her commanding chase debut win, with recent C&D winner Flashy Boy another to consider. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ROYAL TIME (IRE) 2.BROADWAY HONEY (IRE) 3.FLASHY BOY (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 4.22 PM THE COLIN WILLCOCKS MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS TOTAL PRIZE FUND £15000
2m 5f 122y
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £6059, 2ND £3029, 3RD £1515, 4TH £758, 5TH £378. (PENALTY VALUE £7921.50) WEIGHTS RAISED 1LB AND PARAGRAPH 34 OF THE WEIGHTS AND HANDICAPPING CODE COMPLIED WITH WHERE APPLICABLE.
RACE ANALYSIS Leading course trainer (20-25): D Skelton (36 wins from 105 runners, 34%) runs SERVICE MINIMUM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (8 wins from 33 runners, 24%) runs SERVICE MINIMUM Longest Traveller: SERVICE MINIMUM trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 162 miles. Br BREEDING COLOURS
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1 SERVICE MINIMUM (FR) (117) 04011-0 BF
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Br Ch m Doctor Dino (FR) - Zanzibelle (FR) Harry Skelton J O Susan Johnson Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Mr Christophe Pellerin The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thriving when completing a mares handicap double with a strong-travelling display at Warwick in April. Beaten by more than 10-lb rise in hat-trick bid at Uttoxeter the following month (plenty ran badly in very hot weather that day). Capable fresh and no surprise if she resumes winning ways. TFR BHA126
2 BOLD ENDEAVOUR (GB) (82) P/30P-06
10
3 HANDMEDOWNASTAR (IRE) (2) 132-151
6
Br B g Fame And Glory - Araucaria (IRE) O The Bold ‘n’ Brave Syndicate B Miss L. Hales
11-11
Bryan Carver J Chris Honour, Ashburton T Cotswold Stone Supplies Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Still fairly useful for Nicky Henderson last season, only beaten 7 1/2 lengths in Pertemps Final at Cheltenham Festival. Plenty to prove 11 weeks on from an underwhelming stable debut, though, even with usual headgear back on. TFR BHA123 Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Breaffy House Lady (IRE) O Mr. Simon Smode NER UN R B Mrs Patricia Winters N
11-9
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J
Nick Scholfield, Lambourn T Wimpole Clinic S O N in a Fontwell novice on final start for Seamus Mullins. Needed his handicap/stable debut at Cartmel (strong in TIMEFORM VIEW Good-looking point winner. Successful betting) before finding plenty for pressure to win a match race at Kelso (21f) onWednesday. Respected if turned out quickly under a penalty. TFR BHA114
4 KOM TU VOUDRAS (FR) (21) 2164F1 D
Br Br m Martinborough (JPN) - Mousse des Bois (FR) O Mr John P. McManus B Mr Jean Hardy
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11-2
Harry Cobden J Faye Bramley, Lambourn T
FIFTH
TIMEFORM VIEW Forward-going mare who has won 3 of 6 completed starts for current yard. Things have unfolded favourably for both handicap wins, forging clear of one that went for home too soon at Fontwell last time (third has won since). May prove vulnerable off 5lb higher. TFR BHA114
5 REBEL TRIBESMAN (IRE) (29) 122-121 D
5
11-1
Br B g Crystal Ocean - You Should Know Me (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J O OldGoldRacing & WalkingWithTheWounded Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T B Liam O’Regan Walking With The Wounded, Old Gold Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/maiden hurdle winner. Enhanced his fine strike rate (3-6) when successful on handicap debut at Stratford (2 3/4m) latest, the form working out better than might have been expected. In the right hands to progress again, and he may well follow up. TFR BHA113
6 KING OF THE BRONX (IRE) (395) 000051/-
5
10-10
7 TOP COEUR (FR) (106) 4365-06
5
10-8
Br B g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Rosie Hackett (IRE) O Mr Paul Bona B John Hayden
Ellis Collier (5) J Syd Hosie, Sherborne T Sherborne Utilities Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed to win a big-field Cork handicap hurdle on final start for Gavin Cromwell last spring. Changed hands for only €10,000 prior to a couple of underwhelming outings on the Flat for Anthony Charlton last summer. Something to prove reverted to hurdles by new handler following 13 months away. TFR BHA108 Br Br g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Lady Coraline (FR) O Sue Howell B Mr Gilbert Morosini
Jack Tudor J Christian Williams, Bridgend T Dodson and Horrell S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in a pair of maiden hurdles for Gavin Patrick Cromwell in late-2025. Hasn’t fired for current connections. Only considered if market strongly hints at a revival following a breathing operation/3-month absence. TFR BHA106
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2025: PRINCE ZALTAR (FR) 8 11 3 Harry Skelton 5-2 (Dan Skelton) 5 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7.
Stewards Note: SERVICE MINIMUM: Following its run on 24/5/2026 it was reported that the horse ran flat and did not travel.
Probable S.P.’s: 6-4 Rebel Tribesman (IRE), 9-4 Service Minimum (FR), Kom Tu Voudras (FR), 16-1 Bold Endeavour (GB), 33-1 King of The Bronx (IRE), Top Coeur (FR) REBEL TRIBESMAN is going the right way for the excellent Jamie Snowden team and may well make it 2-2 in handicaps. Service Minimum is feared if back on song following a break, with Kom Tu Voudras respected. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.REBEL TRIBESMAN (IRE) 2.SERVICE MINIMUM (FR) 3.KOM TU VOUDRAS (FR)
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SIXTH RACE 4.55 PM THE TONY MCCARTHY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS TOTAL PRIZE FUND £9500
2m 4f 216y
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £3837, 2ND £1918, 3RD £960, 4TH £480, 5TH £239. (PENALTY VALUE £5016.95) WEIGHTS RAISED 3LB AND PARAGRAPH 34 OF THE WEIGHTS AND HANDICAPPING CODE COMPLIED WITH WHERE APPLICABLE.
RACE ANALYSIS Leading course trainer (20-25): C Williams (8 wins from 75 runners, 11%) runs RULE ME IN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Ellis (2 wins from 6 runners, 33%) runs MR MCWHINNY Longest Traveller: MY CULLEN trained by J J Hanlon, Ireland. Br BREEDING COLOURS
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1 THE GYPSY DAVEY (IRE) (61) 4P-4524 D BF
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12-0
Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Rose N Alice (IRE) O Mr Billy Bates B Mr William Bates
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Adam Wedge J Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan T
TIMEFORM VIEW Stopped the slide off a plummeting mark when runner-up in a weak race over C&D back in July. Failed to back up that effort despite a 7lb turnaround with the winner 6 days later and he cannot be relied upon nowadays. First-time cheekpieces replace a visor. TFR BHA97
2 MY CULLEN (IRE) (11) 052402
6
Br B g Jet Away - Annalore (IRE) O Up the wall Racing B Kenneth Parkhill
11-10
Paddy Hanlon (5) J John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland T
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who wasted no time getting back on track switched to British soil when 7 lengths second of 5 to Mr Mcwhinny over C&D (good) 11 days ago, racing freely at the head of affairs for much of the way. Meets that rival on 7lb better terms here. TFR BHA93
3 MR MCWHINNY (IRE) (4) 141411 CD
8
4 RULE ME IN (IRE) (130) 35440-4
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11-3
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Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Kala Brandy (IRE) O Character Testing Syndicate B Mr Paul Townend
11-7
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Jack Andrews J Tom Ellis, Rugby T Castlebridge Risk Solutions S TIMEFORM VIEW Has taken off for his new yard, recording a third win from his last 4 starts in 5-runner event at Sedgefield (19f, good) 4 days ago, cruising clear after taking over between the last 2. Carries a 7-lb penalty but still looking ahead of his mark, he’s the one to beat. TFR BHA83 (+7) Br B g Mahler - Don’t Rule Me Out (IRE) O Sue Howell B Robert Haverty
Jack Tudor J Christian Williams, Bridgend T Dodson and Horrell S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdle winner but has yet to really threaten over the larger obstacles, once more not living up to market expectations when last seen at Southwell in May. Headgear goes on and interesting to see if he’s supported again from a further reduced mark on his return. TFR BHA86
5 VENGEANCE (GB) (107) P4554-3
Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Titch Strider (IRE) O Mr J. F. Panvert B John Panvert
Conor O’Farrell J Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T
SIXTH
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who struggled from out of the weights on chase bow over C&D back in early-June. Able to race off his proper mark now at least but still looks up against it. TFR BHA82
6 MCGREGORS CHARGE (GB) (11) P0-5424 Br B g Recharge (IRE) - Triggywinkle (FR) O Mr Roderick Chelton B Roderick Chelton
8
10-12
Ben Godfrey J Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary T
TIMEFORM VIEW Perth scorer last summer (for Ella Pickard) who narrowly failed to repeat that feat having slipped to the same mark there (3m) last month, a tongue strap seemingly key to his revival. Below form over C&D 11 days ago though, a mixed round of jumping not helping. Best to look elsewhere. TFR BHA81 DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1, 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
Probable S.P.’s: 7-4 Mr McWhinny (IRE), 9-2 Rule Me In (IRE), 5-1 The Gypsy Davey (IRE), 6-1 My Cullen (IRE), 15-2 McGregors Charge (GB), 14-1 Vengeance (GB)
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SEVENTH RACE 5.30 PM THE SUN RACING SUMMER JUMPS CHAMPIONSHIP FINALE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS TOTAL PRIZE FUND £8500
2m 167y
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £3433, 2ND £1716, 3RD £859, 4TH £429, 5TH £214. (PENALTY VALUE £4488.85)
RACE ANALYSIS Leading course trainer (20-25): D Pipe (24 wins from 138 runners, 17%) runs OCEAN HEIGHTS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J & A O’Neill (6 wins from 18 runners, 33%) runs GOD OF FIRE Longest Traveller: RETETI trained by Miss S West, Lewes, 187 miles. Br BREEDING COLOURS
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1 RETETI (GB) (29) 45-2321
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12-0
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Br B g Sixties Icon - Siri O Tusk Racing B G Hedley & Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd
S SPONSOR JOCKEY
Marc Goldstein J Sheena West, Lewes T Southdowns Unleashed S TIMEFORM VIEW Solid placed form prior to opening his account in a Stratford 0-100 last time, finishing 5 1/2 lengths clear of a next-time-out winner. A 5-lb rise may just prevent a follow up in a slightly better race here. TFR BHA105
2 SON OF HYPNOS (IRE) (27) P30-041 C D Br B g Morpheus - Top Dollar O Mr Ryan G. Chapman B Tally-Ho Stud
Jack Stenhouse (7) J Ryan Chapman, St Mawgan T
TIMEFORM VIEW Versatile performer in Ireland. Decisively capitalised on falling mark to open his account for current yard here (2 1/4m) last time, not for catching under another attacking ride. Runner-up a winner subsequently, and he’s still potentially well treated on the best of his Irish form. TFR BHA102
3 GOD OF FIRE (IRE) (21) 24/-142 C Br B g Muhaarar - Loreto (IRE) O Ben Hughes B Epona Bloodstock Ltd
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11-11
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11-8
Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T Bruern Game Supplies Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful performer on the Flat. Remained in top form since making the most of a good opportunity here (2 1/4m) on comeback. Clear of the rest when 1 1/2-length second to one that ran up to its best at Fontwell last time. Makes appeal for yard operating at 35% strike rate so far in September. TFR BHA102
4 BEGIN THE LUCK (IRE) (115) 5151-23 C D Br B g Le Fou (IRE) - Bobsyourdad (IRE) O Miss Daisy Hitchins B Edward Burns
Robbie David (5) J Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 small-field chases last season. Off since finding less than looked likely in a similar event at Plumpton in lateMay. Back over hurdles for first time in 18 months and has at least gone well of a similar break previously. TFR BHA99
5 CLEAR SKY (GB) (180) 0454-
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6 OCEAN HEIGHTS (GB) (11) 6-33201 C
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7 RAFFLES NOBU (FR) (13) 213535 C D
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Br Ch f Jack Hobbs - Nova de Teillee (FR) O The Hill’s and Way’s B Mr Martin & Mrs Rachel Hill
11-5
Lorcan Williams J Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 4-y-o. Didn’t look short of speed when 7 lengths fourth of 9 in Exeter juvenile run at a stop-start gallop in March, making more impact than previous 2 hurdle starts.Yard’s first jumps runner since late-May and needs more again to defy her opening mark. TFR BHA98
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Br Ch g Dubawi (IRE) - Ethereal Sky (IRE) O Mr D. Pipe B Godolphin
11-1
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Rian Corcoran (5) J David Pipe, Wellington T W & S Recycling S TIMEFORM VIEW Some creditable efforts in defeat earlier this season. Bounced back to open his hurdling account in decisive fashion here (2 3/4m) 11 days ago, when plainly suited by the emphasis on speed up in trip. May prove vulnerable back down in distance under a 7-lb penalty, in what looks a better race. TFR BHA85 (+7) Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Utopie des Bordes (FR) O Mr Michael Ogburn B Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede
10-12
Jack Quinlan J Nick Scholfield, Lambourn T Nick Scholfield Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Strong traveller who capitalised on a much-reduced mark/snapped a long losing run at this track (2 3/4m) in July. Has often flattered to deceive since, for all he wasn’t disgraced in the face of a troubled passage when beaten 10 lengths in Stratford selling handicap latest. TFR BHA89
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9 FARHH ECHO (IRE) (8) P000-P1
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Br Gr g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Eshtiya (IRE) O Pickard Racing Club B Ballygallon Stud Limited
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Paul O’Brien J Kevin Pickard, Umberleigh T Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Went the right way on the Flat in Ireland (winner up to 1 3/4m). Highly tried/no impact in juvenile hurdles last season. Opening mark potentially lenient on his Flat form, though does have an 8-month absence to overcome. TFR BHA90 Br B g Farhh - Dulcet (IRE) O Mrs G. Morgan B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
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Beau Morgan (5) J D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Best efforts to date both atWorcester, formerly chasing home a couple of next-time out winners in 2m maiden last summer. Back to form with a bang when capitalising on a much-reduced mark in 2 1/2m handicap there 8 days ago.Will take all the beating under a 7-lb penalty if in the same form. TFR BHA80 (+11)
10WARFLEET (GB) (87) 0P/06-31 C
6
Br B g Dartmouth - Titch Strider (IRE) O Mr J. F. Panvert B John Panvert
10-6
Conor O’Farrell J Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 6-y-o who confirmed his handicap debut promise when getting up late over 2 1/4m here in late-June (third and fifth winning subsequently). Still on a lowly mark, however, he’s far from a bombproof conveyance (can jump sketchily and hasn’t been the easiest train). TFR BHA83
11SAUCATS (FR) (13) 512303 C
5
Br B g Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - Taneshka (FR) O Bellies Syndicate B S.A.R.L. Ecuries Babsen Courses
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Callum Pritchard J Joe Tickle, Tiverton T Fire Defence Servicing S TIMEFORM VIEW Course regular who has backed up his breakthrough success here (off 1lb higher) with a handful of creditable placed efforts.Wasted no time in getting back to form when 4 lengths third of 9 at Stratford (2m) latest, enhancing a fair record under this jockey. TFR BHA80
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2025: DICKENS (IRE) 7 11 10 Luke Scott 11-8 (Jennie Candlish) 6 ran
Hood worn by No. 1, 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 8, 9, 11. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 9, 11.
Probable S.P.’s: 5-1 Farhh Echo (IRE), 11-2 God of Fire (IRE), 13-2 Son of Hypnos (IRE), 8-1 Reteti (GB), 9-1 Raffles Nobu (FR), 12-1 Ocean Heights (GB), 14-1 Enziya (IRE), Warfleet (GB), 16-1 Clear Sky (GB), Saucats (FR), 25-1 Begin The Luck (IRE) A competitive handicap for the grade. FARHH ECHO won readily at Worcester last week and looks capable of defying a penalty. God Of Fire is still attractively handicapped on his Flat form and he heads the dangers, along with dominant last-time-out winner Son Of Hypnos. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FARHH ECHO (IRE) 2.GOD OF FIRE (IRE) 3.SON OF HYPNOS (IRE)
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CONDITIONS First Race 2.02 - THE EDMUNDSON ELECTRICAL CABLETEC PLYMOUTH MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 12th and pay £27 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 16th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Edmundson Electrical have kindly supported the prize money for this race & will present a memento to the winning connections. In addition, a cash prize of £60 will be awarded to the lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse. This in turn will count towards Newton Abbot’s Best Turned Out Championship which is running throughout the 2026 season. 13 entries at £27. - Closed September 12th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.37 - THE SOUTHLANDS CARE HOME MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, September 12th and pay £29 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 16th. 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. Southlands Care Home have kindly supported the prize money for this race & will present a memento to the winning connections. In addition, a cash prize of £60 will be awarded to the lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse. This in turn will count towards Newton Abbot’s Best Turned Out Championship which is running throughout the 2026 season. 17 entries at £29. - Closed September 12th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 3.12 - THE DEVONDALE NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, and the third £1822. for novice four yrs old and upwards. £45 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 16th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after September 5th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). Devondale have kindly supported the prize money for this race & will present a memento to the winning connections. In addition, a cash prize of £60 will be awarded to the lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse. This in turn will count towards Newton Abbot’s Best Turned Out Championship which is running throughout the 2026 season. 8 entries, 3 at £9 and 5 at £45. - Closed September 12th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515. (Penalty Value £7921.50) SEE PAGE 25 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.47 - THE BAYSIDE SIGNS & DISPLAY CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5016 to the winning horse The second to receive £2308, the third £1154, the fourth £577 and the fifth £287. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, September 12th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 16th. Penalties, after September 5th, 2026, for each steeple chase 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 15th, 2026, 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. Bayside Signs & Display have kindly supported the prize money for this race & will present a memento to the winning connections. In addition, a cash prize of £60 will be awarded to the lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse. This in turn will count towards Newton Abbot’s Best Turned Out Championship which is running throughout the 2026 season. 10 entries at £24. - Closed September 12th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3837; Second £1918; Third £960; Fourth £480; Fifth £239. (Penalty Value £5016.95) A SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 4.22 - THE COLIN WILLCOCKS MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £43 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £9 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. September 16th. Penalties, after September 5th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The family of Newton Abbot’s former Chairman, Colin Willcocks, have kindly supported the prize money for this race & will present a memento to the winning connections. In addition, a cash prize of £60 will be awarded to the lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse. This in turn will count towards Newton Abbot’s Best Turned Out Championship which is running throughout the 2026 season. 15 entries at £43. - Closed September 12th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.55 - THE TONY MCCARTHY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5016 to the winning horse The second to receive £2308, the third £1154, the fourth £577 and the fifth £287. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, September 12th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 16th. Penalties, after September 5th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Atwell Martin have kindly supported the prize money for this race & will present a memento to the winning connections. In addition, a cash prize of £60 will be awarded to the lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse. This in turn will count towards Newton Abbot’s Best Turned Out Championship which is running throughout the 2026 season. 14 entries at £24. - Closed September 12th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3837; Second £1918; Third £960; Fourth £480; Fifth £239. (Penalty Value £5016.95) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 5.30 - THE SUN RACING SUMMER JUMPS CHAMPIONSHIP FINALE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4488 to the winning horse The second to receive £2065, the third £1032, the fourth £516 and the fifth £257. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, September 12th and pay £17 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 16th. Penalties, after September 5th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Sun Racing have kindly supported the prize money for this race & will present a memento to the winning connections. In addition, a cash prize of £60 will be awarded to the lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse. This in turn will count towards Newton Abbot’s Best Turned Out Championship which is running throughout the 2026 season. 23 entries at £17. - Closed September 12th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3433; Second £1716; Third £859; Fourth £429; Fifth £214. (Penalty Value £4488.85) SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.
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