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 Totnes & Bridgetown Steeplechase Company, the friends and family of Terry Wheeler (happy birthday for tomorrow Terry), St Austell Brewery and William Hill, plus we are supporting Racing Welfare’s Mental Health Awareness Week We hope that everyone enjoys their evening’s racing with us.
After this evening’s seven race card you are welcome to join the party in the paddock suite on the first floor of the main grandstand where Freddie Mercury tribute act Andy John Bohemian Champion will be belting out all your Queen anthems. Get along there for a proper old singalong!
Looking ahead we have our third raceday this month on the 27th May. That’s during half term and we are staging another of our popular family days when there are lots of activities for the family to enjoy. Blaze the mascot will be out and about and we have our permanent play park. There will be inflatables, face painting, human fruit machine, hook a duck, sweets stall and clothes peg horse making! Next month we have a revamped Ladies Night on 23rd June when after a great evening you can chose to watch local band Harbour in the Paddock Suite or watch England play Ghana on our big screen straight after racing finishes. That rounds off another busy month’s racing in June as we also race on the 3rd and in the evening of the 12th. Moving on to July which sees another three fixtures- the 3rd, 13th and then Sunday 19th July which is another great family day and features our Rowcroft Hospice Mascot Race, for which entries are now open.
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). Have a great day
Newton Abbot Raeccourse Board of Directors
Ian Bulpin
Anthony Mildmay-White
Nigel Payne MBE
Guy Upton
Robert Webb-Bowen
Steve Drowne
Nathan Green
Milly Bersey
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George Welch (Joint Chair)
Sir Peter Austin Bt (Joint Chair)
Annette Merchant
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John Baker
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Mr Michael Blake
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Mr A. Selway
Mr Neil King
Mr M. Cecil Denning
Syd Hosie
Sherborne Utilities Ltd
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Mr Cian Fenelon
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Mr Dan Skelton
Sullivan Group Limited
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Mr C. Barrett
Mrs H. A. Barrett
Mr S. Chiari
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West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd
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Mr J. Snook
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Mr Richard Johnson
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Mr T. Hamlin
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Ben Clarke Racing Ltd
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6 NORTHERN SYMPHONIE (GB) (34) 12 CD 5 11-6
Br B m Geordieland (FR) - Night Symphonie Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Talking Horses T
B R. J. & S. A. Carter
TIMEFORMVIEW 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
STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED
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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
You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet
If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted
THE CLASSIC CAR SHOW ON 9TH JUNE NOVICES’HURDLE
RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS TOTAL PRIZE FUND £10000
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (11 wins from 33 runners, 33%) runs LIRONE DU SEUIL
Longest Traveller: LIRONE DU SEUIL trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 162 miles.
1 ARCTIC VOYAGE (GB) (27) 24P3P1- 4 11-3
Br Gr g Kingman - Maglietta Fina (IRE) Harry Reed J
O Staverton Owners Group Michael Blake, Trowbridge T
B Scuderia Archi Romani Sb Racehorse Rehoming S
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved at the second time of asking for this yard when winning 13-runner maiden at Hereford (2m, good) 4 weeks ago Should be competitive under a penalty. TFR
2 JUBERTILEE (IRE) (7) 21220-2 9 11-2
Br B g Mahler - Oscar’s Mate (IRE) David Noonan J
O Mr M. A. Bickell Dean Summersby, Kellacott T
B G. Brett
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner but hasn’t achieved much in 2 maiden hurdles this spring, beaten 30 lengths when second over 2 3/4m here last Wednesday. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 KEEP OFFTHE SUGAR (GB) (57) 5/00- 5 11-2
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Sexy Legs Conor O’Farrell J
O Mrs L. J. C. Tylor Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T
B P. A. Tylor
TIMEFORMVIEW Fifth on bumper debut for Eve Johnson Houghton in March 2025 but well held in 2 similar races for Jimmy Frost a year later. Outsider on hurdle debut TFRHIIII BHA-
4 LIRONE DU SEUIL (FR) (107) 6/2/04- 5 11-2
Br B g Masked Marvel - Brume du Seuil (FR)
Harry Skelton J
O Mr Colm Donlon Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Seror (S) & Mme Marc Boudot The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORMVIEW Second at Fontainebleau on hurdle debut in February 2025. Nowhere near that level in 2 outings for Dan Skelton over the winter but good shout if he can recapture the French form back from a break with cheekpieces added TFRHHHHI BHA113
5 LOUIS DES
LANDES
(FR) (19) 05U6- 5 11-2
Br Ch g Voiladenuo (FR) - Grandchampenoise (FR)
Freddie Gingell J
O John and Heather Snook Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Dominique & Martine Bourgeais
Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t achieved much to date and Arbitration looks the stable first string here. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 ARBITRATION
(IRE) (217)
Br B g Beckford - Orphan Annie (IRE)
4 10-10
Brendan Powell J
O Brocade Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Mr Maurice Regan Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful Flat performer at 1 1/4m for Karl Burke. New connections acquired him for 67,000 gns last autumn. Starts out over hurdles in a winnable race. Market confidence likely significant. TFRHHHHH BHA-
7 BONTESSONY DOLL (GB) (-)
Br B m Linda’s Lad - A Nun With A Gun (IRE)
7 10-9
Philip Armson (3) J
O Mr Alan Jones Alan Jones, Timberscombe T
B Mr A. E. Jones
TIMEFORM VIEW Linda’s Lad mare Dam (h103), 19f hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdle winner/chaser (2 3/4m-27f winner) Geeveem. Best watched on debut unless the betting strongly suggests otherwise TFRHHIII BHA-
8 GONE AWAY MADAM (GB) (760) 1400//- 8 10-9
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Hope Royal Jack Quinlan J
O Mr M. Gummerson
B Countess Goess-Saurau & A. West
Neil King, Burderop T
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a bumper in June 2023 but well held on hurdle debut in April 2024 and not seen since. Can only be watched after such a long time off TFRHHIII BHA-
9 MEDINA BLUE (IRE)
(31) 55PP22- 5 10-9
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Spirit of Medina (IRE)
Joe Anderson (3) J
O Mr Ron C. Williams Grace Harris, Shirenewton T
B Kildare Racing Syndicate Grace Harris Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up in bumper at Tipperary last autumn for Peter Fahey Has placed in a couple of points in Ireland this spring but a watching brief is still advised now hurdling TFRHHIII BHA-
10BLUE SIAM (IRE)
(31) 55- 4 10-3
Br B f Blue Point (IRE) - Golden Temps (IRE)
Paddy Hanlon (5) J
O The Summer Club Syd Hosie, Sherborne T
B Ms Mary Gallagher Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden handicapper on Flat (stays 1 3/4m) who hasn’t achieved much when fifth in a couple of hurdles in recent months TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2025: COURAGEOUS STRIKE 4 11 3 Harry Cobden 1-8 (Paul Nicholls) 3 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4. Hood worn by No 2, 3, 10.
Stewards Note:
GONE AWAY MADAM: Following its run on 13/4/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed
Probable S.P.’s: 9-4 Arbitration (IRE), 11-4 Arctic Voyage (GB), 3-1 Lirone du Seuil (FR), 20-1 Medina Blue (IRE), 25-1 Blue Siam (IRE), 28-1 Gone Away Madam (GB), 33-1 Jubertilee (IRE), Bontessony Doll (GB), 80-1 Louis des Landes (FR), 150-1 Keep Off The Sugar (GB)
Those with hurdle experience don’t set the bar that high so perhaps fairly useful Flat performer ARBITRATION can make a winning start to his hurdle career for Joe Tizzard. If first-time cheekpieces help Dan Skelton’s Lirone du Seuil to recapture the form he showed when second on his hurdle debut in France he may pose a bigger threat than last month’s penalised Hereford scorer Arctic Voyage
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
CASHMACHINE
There is a cash machine located on the ground floor of the betting hall in the main Grandstand.This is available to all. Customers in the Course Enclosure, please ask a member of staff to arrange access for you.
BETTING TICKETS
Customers of the Boards and Rails bookmakers should check their itemised tickets immediately on receipt, as mistakes cannot be rectified after the ‘off’.
Customers are reminded to retain all betting tickets until after the weigh-in, as immediate payment will be made only on production of the original ticket.
THE DAY BEFORE TERRY WHEELER’S BIRTHDAY MARES’HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Tizzard (31 wins from 154 runners, 20%) runs REEL ORANGE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (11 wins from 33 runners, 33%) runs EVENING TESS
Longest Traveller: YANKA BLUE trained by B Murphy, Ireland.
1 BLACKWATER LILLY (GB) (18) 33/1432- 6 12-0
Br B m Casamento (IRE) - Cuckoo’s Calling Jack Quinlan J
O Mr Neil King Neil King, Burderop T
B Straightline Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Bangor maiden hurdle winner who ended her time with Brian Ellison with a poor run on the Flat at Leicester at the end of April but had placed twice over hurdles at Sedgefield prior to that. TFRHHHII BHA100
O J. M. Dare, T. Hamlin, J. W. Snook Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Mr David Bobbett Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won over 17f at this venue (good) last month and even better form when second of 8 back here (17f again, good to soft) last Wednesday. Good shout off the same mark TFRHHHHH BHA90 (+1)
3 ISABELLA ISLAY (GB) (49) 031-
4 11-3
Br B f Scalo - Definitelyanoscar (IRE) Stan Sheppard J
O Ms Charlotte Barber Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope T
B Christopher R. Barber Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive form, benefiting from the step up in trip when making it third time lucky in 2 1/2m Hereford maiden (good to soft) 7 weeks ago Respected handicap newcomer TFRHHHHI BHA97
4 GEORGIA’S CHARM (IRE) (29) 320/P54- 6 11-2
Br B m Order of St George (IRE) - Reillys Daughter Fern O’Brien (5) J
O H&CBarrett CLees&SChiari Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Thistletown Stud BresBet S
TIMEFORM VIEW No better than modest form in qualifying runs around 2m this spring but the slightly longer trip promises to be in her favour now handicapping TFRHHHII BHA88
5 EVENING TESS (GB) (11) 56-2 4 11-2
Br Bl f Dink (FR) - Grassfinch Harry Skelton J
O Mr Dan Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Alne Park Stud The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORMVIEW Improved effort when second of 7 in 2m Uttoxeter maiden (good) 11 days ago. Enjoyed the benefit of a soft lead on that occasion but still respected as a handicap newcomer from a top stable TFRHHHHI BHA96
6 YANKA BLUE (IRE) (9) 45220-6 5 11-0
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Bee Yanka Callum Pritchard J
O Mr L. H. Evans Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin T
B Oldcourt Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Posted a good second of 8 over 2m at Fakenham in December on her sole run for John and Rhys Flint but well held handicaps over 2 1/2m at Ffos Las and 23f Fakenham for new trainer this spring. First-time cheekpieces need to have a positive effect. TFRHHIII BHA86 (-4)
7 KYLENOE DANCER (GB) (47) 633/3/1P- 8 10-7
Br Ch m Norse Dancer (IRE) - Kylenoe Fairy (IRE) Tom Bellamy J
O Mr Ed Hawkings
B Bramdean Breeders Partnership
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham T
Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Got off the mark for her new yard at Fontwell (19f, good) last May but not seen again until pulled up back there (2 3/4m) 47 days ago Can only really watch on the back of that. TFRHHIII BHA79
8 MISS PEARL (IRE) (385) 023550/-
10 10-3
Br B m Mahler - Road To Pearls Conor Ring J
O Mr Mark Lloyd David Rees, Haverfordwest T
B Thomas Norris
TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden for Sheila Lewis but did place in handicaps off slightly higher marks than this Has been off for 385 days ahead of this first outing for a new stable The betting should help guide to expectations TFRHHIII BHA75
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2025: GET THE VALUE (IRE) 7 11 9 Kielan Woods 9-2 (John O’Shea) 10 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2.
REEL ORANGE has done well here this spring and is taken to resume winning ways Unexposed handicap newcomers Isabella Islay and Evening Tess might be the pair to give her most to do
There has been a change to the way we operate seats in the grandstand.
With immediate effect seats numbered 149 onwards are available for sale at £3 per day on a first come first served basis, there are security people within the grandstand to ensure the public’s safety.
Tickets can be purchased from the general office opposite the parade ring.
Seating from 1 -148 are annual seating and not available for sale on racedays There will be staff to assist should you have any problems
Mental Health Awareness Week
11 - 17 May 2026 th th
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Racing staff and racecourse staff are wearing green ribbons today to show their commitment to raising awareness and ending the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
Racing Welfare is committed to providing accessible, tailored mental health and wellbeing support services to all of racing’s workforce.
We offer confidential support through Racing’s Support Line 0800 6300 443 www.racingwelfare.co.uk
THE RACING WELFARE SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Leading course trainer (20-25): P Nicholls (54 wins from 173 runners, 31%) runs INCA DE LAFAYETTE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (3 wins from 9 runners, 33%) runs INCA DE LAFAYETTE
Longest Traveller: ANYHARMINASKING trained by J & A O’Neill, Cheltenham, 137 miles.
1 INCA DE LAFAYETTE (FR) (38) 2/5/5321- 8 11-8
Br Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Queen de Lafayette (FR) Freddie Keighley (5) J
O Owners Group 100 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B E.A.R.L. de Lustiere Owners Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning hurdler who has made a positive start in this sphere, striking at the third time of asking in 4-runner race at Plumpton (2 1/2m, good to soft) 38 days ago Might be able to cope with a 7lb rise in the weights TFRHHHHH
2 ANYHARMINASKING (IRE) (43) 2P2606- 9 11-5
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Collen Beag (IRE) Richie McLernon J
O Mrs Gay Smith Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B James A. Slattery Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Pretty useful on his day but far from reliable and wasn’t in much form when last seen in March. First-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) need to have a positive effect. TFRHHIII BHA116
3 SIAM PARK (IRE) (29) 31F42F- 7 11-4
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Present Attraction (IRE) Brendan Powell J
O Brocade Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Rathbarry Stud Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Front-runner with 3 wins to his name over fences, the latest at Plumpton (17f) in November Runner-up in a 19f Taunton handicap hurdle in March but fell heavily 4 out back chasing here (2m) 29 days ago Up in trip TFRHHHII BHA115
4 MOVE WITH THE BEAT (IRE) (20) TF1411- 7 11-2
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Roxy Beat Isabelle Ryder (5) J
O Mr James Drummond Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Patrick Condon BetVictor S
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner Failed to complete on 4 of her first 5 attempts over fences but has really come good of late, winning for the third time in her last 4 starts when seeing off 5 rivals atWarwick (2 1/2m, good to firm) 20 days ago Respected up 4lb TFRHHHHI BHA113
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2025: OPENING BID 10 11 10 Callum Pritchard 2-1 (Chris Down) 4 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 4.
Probable S.P.’s: 6-4 Inca de Lafayette (FR), 5-2 Siam Park (IRE), Move With The Beat (IRE), 14-1 Anyharminasking (IRE)
INCA DE LAFAYETTE has taken well to fences and can make light of a 7lb rise and deny Move With The Beat a fourth win in her last 5 starts
PLAY SMARTER
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British Majority funded by the HBLB
HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) has allocated £77.1m in prize money for 2026.
Since 2000 HBLB has invested £1.5bn in prize money to support the British horseracing industry
ALCOHOL
Please observe alcohol is not allowed to be brought on to the racecourse Alcohol is allowed to be taken outside, however no glass or bottles are to be taken outside. Please ask the staff to pour your drink into a plastic cup if you want to go outside.
HORSE WELFARE AT NEWTON ABBOT
At every race meeting held at Newton Abbot Racecourse there are three veterinary surgeons appointed to look after the welfare of all the horses in action. All three veterinary surgeons have specific expertise in the treatment of thoroughbreds and racing injuries
One vet will attend the Start and then follow the race in his/her vehicle in order to attend, fallen, lame or pulled up horses. A second vet will watch the horses in the Parade Ring and as they leave for the Start. This vet will then also follow the race in his/her vehicle to attend to any further incidents of fallen, lame or pulled up horses. The third vet will be on duty to attend to any incidents in the Stable Yard, or to treat injuries from previous races that have returned to the Stables. If the third vet is not required in the Stables during a race he/she will view the race from the steps to the “Old Press Box”, where they have a good view of the whole track, and are on hand as the horses pull up after the race
If all three vets are occupied treating horses, the BHA Veterinary Officer(s) on duty can be called upon to aid.
Whenever possible, at least one of the veterinary surgeons should be present in the Unsaddling Enclosure after each race
USE OF SCREENS
It is now standard practice for screens to be erected around any horse when receiving veterinary attention. This does not reflect the severity of any injury but allows the vet some privacy and the horse a calm environment in which to make a recovery.
Please do not assume the worst if you see screens erected around an injured/fallen horse.
THE COME RACING ON 27TH MAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS TOTAL PRIZE FUND £10000
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £4039, 2ND £2019, 3RD £1010, 4TH £505, 5TH £252. (PENALTY VALUE £5281) WEIGHTS RAISED 1LB AND PARAGRAPH 34 OF THE WEIGHTS AND HANDICAPPING CODE COMPLIED WITH WHERE APPLICABLE
RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): P Nicholls (54 wins from 173 runners, 31%) runs ONE ISLAND
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (11 wins from 33 runners, 33%) runs COBBLER’S BOY
Longest Traveller: COBBLER’S BOY trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 162 miles.
1 BLACKSAMSSENORITA (GB) (36) 12/1P32- D 7 12-0
Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Senorita Rumbalita Freddie Gingell J
O Mr A. Selway Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Dr Bryan Mayoh Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful hurdler/chaser who got back on track returned to hurdling in first-time blinkers when second at Exeter (17f) 5 weeks ago, no match for the less-exposed favourite. Dropped 3lb.
2 COBBLER’S BOY (IRE) (7) 54444-1 C
6 11-11
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Cobbler’s Gold (IRE) Harry Skelton J
O Sullivan Group Limited & Dan Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Philip Heskin The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
BHA108
TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a drop in the weights to break his duck over fences in a weak handicap here (2m) last week, drawing clear from his 2 rivals Same mark back hurdling and can follow up TFRHHHHH BHA105 (+7)
3 ELLERTON (FR) (167) 06401/6- 6 11-6
Br Ch g Zoustar (AUS) - Meandering (IRE)
Brendan Powell J
O Mr J. P. Romans Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B S.C.E.A. Le Haras D’Haspel Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start for his new yard in handicap hurdle atWincanton in March of last year but failed badly to justify support 8 months on at Taunton and absent again since. TFRHHHII BHA100
4 ONE ISLAND (FR) (19) 632-
Br B g Romanised (IRE) - Mira Star (IRE)
4 11-1
Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Martin Broughton & Friends 1 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Pierre Levesque & Thomas Levesque Morson Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner on debut in France. Placed on his last 2 starts over hurdles in 2m maidens (tongue tied at Chepstow latest, off here). Cheekpieces go on for handicap debut and may do better. TFRHHHII BHA101
5 STINGINHISSTEP (GB) (26) 10433P- C 7 10-13
Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Model Girl
O Mr A Leach and Mr D V Gardner
Sean Houlihan J
Susan Gardner, Longdown T
B Wood Farm Stud Woodhayes Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Keen-going sort who won a pair of handicap hurdles over further here early last season. Bad mistake fourth ended his chance on first run for 6 months at Exeter and he’ll strip fitter for that. TFRHHHII BHA93
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
2025: AMERICAN LAND (IRE) 7 11 7 Brendan Powell 5-2 (Joe Tizzard) 6 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4. Blinkers worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 2.
Probable S.P.’s: 13-8 Cobbler’s Boy (IRE), 9-2 Ellerton (FR), 5-1 Blacksamssenorita (GB), 11-2 One Island (FR), 6-1 Stinginhisstep (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
COBBLER’S BOY came clear in good style over fences here last week and can follow up off the same mark back over hurdles One Island may improve now handicapping for Paul Nicholls and could be the danger
THE ST. AUSTELL BREWERY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS TOTAL PRIZE FUND £15000
Leading course trainer (20-25): P Nicholls (54 wins from 173 runners, 31%) runs VIROFLAY
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (11 wins from 33 runners, 33%) runs HOE JOLY SMOKE
Longest Traveller: HOE JOLY SMOKE trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 162 miles.
1 VIROFLAY (FR) (33) 222120-
Br B g Air Chief Marshal (IRE) - Red Vixen (IRE) Miss Olive Nicholls (5) J
O Mr Paul Nicholls & Mr John Bolton Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B S.C.E.A. Plessis Morson Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in handicaps at the third attempt at Kempton (3m) in December Didn’t jump with his usual fluency over the different fences in the Topham last month but this is easier and he could take some pegging back TFRHHHHH
2 CERTAINLY RED (GB) (67) 34/21P/3- 12 11-11
Br Ch g Midnight Legend - Venetian Lass Marc Goldstein J
O The Venetian Lad Partnership Lydia Richards, Chichester T
B Mrs Lydia Richards Lydia Richards Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran really well following 15 months on the sidelines when third in useful 3m Sandown handicap in March, holding on gamely for a place despite a bad mistake 2 out Clearly retains plenty of ability and enthusiasm and got to be respected in this company. TFRHHHHI BHA137
3 HOE JOLY
SMOKE
(GB) (26) P/33566-
8 11-2
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - My Miss Lucy Harry Skelton J
O Babbitt Racing Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mr John Benfield Bottlegreen S
TIMEFORMVIEW Good third in Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham in November but not the most robust and has usually flattered to deceive again since, faltering quickly back from another breathing operation at Ayr last month. Longer trip fine but he’s risky TFRHHHII BHA128
4 LORD BADDESLEY (IRE)
(9) 13650-6
11 10-10
Br B or Br g Doyen (IRE) - Tropical Ocean (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Edward Ryan geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEW Winningreturnin3-runnerhandicapchaseatNewbury(21/2m)inNovemberbuthasfoundthingstoughersince,wellbeateninanotherveterans’handicap at Fakenham last week fitted with in first-timecheekpieces Unproven overthis far and tries another headgear combination here. TFRHHIII BHA122 (-1)
Visor worn first time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.
Probable S.P.’s: 2-1 Viroflay (FR), 9-4 Certainly Red (GB), 5-2 Hoe Joly Smoke (GB), 12-1 Lord Baddesley (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
VIROFLAY and veteran Certainly Red should find themselves quickly at the head of affairs and could dominate, with Viroflay narrowly preferred back in calmer waters having found the Topham all too much last time.
OPEN HUNTERS’STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
FOR SIX YRS OLD AND UPWARDS TOTAL PRIZE FUND £6000
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £2677, 2ND £1339, 3RD £669, 4TH £335. (PENALTY VALUE £3079.80) BOLD FORM FIGURES INDICATE POINT-TO-POINT FORM
RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): P Nicholls (54 wins from 173 runners, 31%) runs GOLDEN SON
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (3 wins from 9 runners, 33%) runs GOLDEN SON
Longest Traveller: EST ILLIC trained by R Bradford, Leominster, 145 miles.
1 GOLDEN SON (FR) (34) P3/1140- 8 12-8
Br Gr g Martaline - Thou In Gold (FR) Miss Olive Nicholls J
O G. Mason, A. Ferguson and P. Nicholls Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW Hasmadeasolidstartinhunters,winningatWarwickandTauntonandplacedinthebigoneatCheltenhaminMarch.Didn’tseemtotake to Aintree last month and this is much easier Concedes plenty of weight but his claims are obvious down markedly in grade TFRHHHHH BHA130
2 EST ILLIC (IRE) (21) 05PP13- 12
Br B or Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Ten Friends (IRE) Miss Jess Stewart (7) J
O Mr Andrew Gough
H Ludlow
Ryan Bradford, Leominster T
TIMEFORM VIEW Temperamental veteran who beat sole other finisher in a point last month but typically proved very hard work in a Ludlow hunter 3 weeks ago TFRHHIII BHA84
3 FONGS WAY (IRE) (11) F/PPP6-2
11 12-0
Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Bonnie And Bright (IRE) Mr Michael Treneer (7) J
O Miss Jessica Jayne Fereday-Jones
Miss Jessica Jayne Fereday-Jones T
H Dartmoor Ashburton Motor Works S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lost his way over hurdles in 2022/2023. 1-15 in points but out of sorts before finishing second in 3-runner race last time Stiff task on hunter chase debut TFRHHIII BHA86
4 HIGH GAME ROYAL (FR) (12) 22543-3 9 12-0
Br B g Martaline - Jouable (FR)
O Mr N. Romain
H Old Berkshire
Mr Nicholas Romain (7) J
Mrs R. A. Romain, Wantage T
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/chaser Mistakes and ran poorly in Warwick hunter a fortnight ago Tongue tie added to cheekpieces now. Vulnerable TFRHHIII BHA105
5 GET OFFYOUR PHONE (IRE) (25) P/PP21S- 7 11-7
Br Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Merrylas (IRE) Mr Ashley Dascombe (7) J
O Mr J. Cole J. Cole, Okehampton T
H Spooners & West Dartmoor
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to useful hurdle/smart chase winner Earth Moor. Won twice in Irish points then walked over in April (every chance when slipped up in 4-runner race last time). This is a tough introduction to hunter chases TFRHHHII BHA-
6 REGATTA DE BLANC
(GB) (25) PP/4511- 8 11-7
Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Queens Regatta (IRE)
Mr Charlie Marshall (5) J
O The Pendil Partnership Will Biddick, Shepton Mallet T
H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale
TIMEFORM VIEW Became disappointing under Rules although has won both starts in points since her hunter run at Newbury in March. The main danger to Golden Son in receipt of a stone. TFRHHHII BHA115
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2025: MONTANNA 11 12 0 Mr Zac Baker 11-2 (Edward William Walker) 6 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 4.
Probable S.P.’s: 5-6 Golden Son (FR), 7-4 Regatta de Blanc (GB), 25-1 Get Off Your Phone (IRE), 33-1 High Game Royal (FR), 40-1 Est Illic (IRE), 66-1 Fongs Way (IRE)
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THE WILLIAM HILL MARES’OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB
Longest Traveller: CANTCALLHERTHAT trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 211 miles.
COLOURS NO HORSE
1 CANTCALLHERTHAT (IRE) (37) 0- 5 11-2
Br B m Valirann (FR) - Open The Wallet (IRE) Brendan Powell J
O Mr Cian Fenelon
B Shane Fenelon
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T
Adept Grp Cabinets Ltd, Fairplay Exchange S
TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little in bumper at Hereford (2m, good) on last month’s debut
2 CBILS MOON (GB) (53) 0- 5 11-2
Br B m Frontiersman - Euro Bond (IRE) Callum Pritchard J
O Mr Keiran Johns Joe Tickle, Tiverton T
B Keiran Johns Fire Defence Servicing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Frontiersman mare. Dam, little show in bumpers/over hurdles, half-sister to Eur Gone West (stayed 3m) and American Money (stays 21f, both fairly useful hurdlers). Unplaced sole start in point bumpers (Mar 21). TFRHHIII BHA-
3 HOLY CASSIA (GB) (-) 5 11-2
Br B m Sixties Icon - Holy Veil Richie McLernon J
O Team Dunn Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T
B Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Sixties Icon mare. Dam (b84), ran twice in bumpers, half-sister to smart hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 2 3/4m) Midnight Shadow. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 MILLIEDRAM (GB) (-)
Br B m Mukhadram - Milliegait
5 11-2
Isabelle Ryder (5) J
O Mr F. J. Brennan Barry Brennan, Lambourn T
B The Hon Mrs E. J. Wills
TIMEFORM VIEW £1,500 3-y-o, Mukhadram mare. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful bumper winner/useful hurdler Gaitway and fairly useful hurdler Diamond Gait A cheap purchase given pedigree TFRHHIII BHA-
5 MIRABELLO (GB) (24) 54-
5 11-2
Br B m Order of St George (IRE) - Fernello Gavin Sheehan J
O The Racing Life Podcast - S1 Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B R. D and Mrs J. S. Chugg
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a lot more than first time up when fourth of 7 in bumper (25/1) at Plumpton (2 1/4m, good) 24 days ago That’s the best form on offer TFRHHHHH BHA-
6 NEWBRIDGE (GB) (-) 5 11-2
Br B m Crystal Ocean - Supreme Gem (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mr Richard Johnson Henry Daly, Ludlow T
B Richard Johnson
TIMEFORM VIEW Crystal Ocean mare. Half-sister to numerous winners, including fairly useful hurdler River Arrow (2 1/2m winner, by Kayf Tara) and fairly useful hurdler/chaser who became unreliable Perfect Pirate (2 1/2m-21f winner, by Black Sam Bellamy), stayed 4m. Bred more for stamina than speed. TFRHHHII BHA-
7 FLORA HOBBS (GB) (24) 1- 4 10-10
Br B f Jack Hobbs - Drucilla Stan Sheppard J
O Mr & Mrs A. J. Mutch Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T
B Andrew Mutch
TIMEFORM VIEW Jack Hobbs filly Dam (b91), runner-up in bumpers, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser (stays 3 1/4m) Mister Malarky Easy winner sole start in point bumpers (Apr 19) and has to enter the reckoning on Rules debut TFRHHHHI BHA-
8 LUNDY VIEW (GB) (39) 0-
4 10-10
Br B f Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Audora James Davies J
O Mr Richard Weeks Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B Mrs Clare L Corcoran Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed S
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked one for the longer term when seventh of 12 in a C&D bumper last month, unable to sustain effort. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 MOONLIGHT BALLET (GB) (-)
4 10-10
Br B f Calyx - Shanghai Rose Lucy Gardner J
O Mr D. V. Gardner Susan Gardner, Longdown T
B BBP Racing Ltd Woodhayes Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Calyx filly Dam unraced Market for clues
10UNFLAPPABLE (GB) (-)
Br Ch f Gentlewave (IRE) - Rosie’s Rein (IRE)
4 10-10
David Noonan J
O Gregory, Huggins, Huggins and Langford Ben Clarke, Corscombe T
B Linda Blackford & Mike Vanstone Tote, Ben Clarke Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW £4,500 3-y-o, Gentlewave filly Half-sister to fairly useful chaser Pure Carbon. Yard can ready one so market support would look noteworthy. TFRHHHHI BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2025: TAKEONEDAYATATIME 5 11 2 Harry Cobden 4-6 (Paul Nicholls) 8 ran Stewards Note:
MIRABELLO: Following its run on 19/4/2026 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled
MIRABELLO left her low-key debut well behind when fourth in a 7-runner event at Plumpton last month and can put her experience to good use to make it third time lucky. Unflappable hails from a stable that has a good record with its bumper newcomers this season and would have to enter the reckoning if attracting market support. Flora Hobbs was an easy winner of her sole start in point bumpers and also merits consideration.
MAY
FAMILY FUN DAY
FIXTURE LIST 2026
WEDNESDAY 27TH MAY
JUNE
MEET AN EQUINE HERO
WEDNESDAY 3RD JUNE
ELECTRIC EMPIRE PERFORM AFTER RACING
FRIDAY 12TH JUNE (EVENING MEETING)
LADIES EVENING
TUESDAY 23RD JUNE (EVENING MEETING)
JULY
NOT THE COWBOYS PERFORM AFTER RACING
FRIDAY 3RD JULY
MEET AN EQUINE HERO
MONDAY 13TH JULY
FAMILY FUN DAY FEATURING THE MASCOT RACE
SUNDAY 19TH JULY
AUGUST
SAM & THE STRINGS AFTER RACING
SATURDAY 22ND AUGUST
ABBA NIGHT
THURSDAY 27TH AUGUST (EVENING MEETING)
SEPTEMBER
MEET AN EQUINE HERO
MONDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER
RED CUPS PERFORM AFTER RACING
FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER
MEET AN EQUINE HERO
MONDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
WEATHERBYS INTERMEDIATE CHASE DAY
SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER
HALLOWEEN FAMILY DAY
WEDNESDAY 28TH OCTOBER
CONDITIONS
First Race 5.30 - THE CLASSIC CAR SHOW ON 9TH JUNE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, May 7th and pay £29 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Newton Abbot Races Ltd. 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. 16 entries at £29. - Closed May 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE
Second Race 6.00 - THE DAY BEFORE TERRY WHEELER’S BIRTHDAY MARES’ 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 four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 7th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 11th. Penalties, after May 2nd, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb Newton Abbot Races Ltd. 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. The ROA Owners Jackpot conditions apply to this race For full details please see www.roa.co.uk/jackpot 14 entries at £30. - Closed May 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3433; Second £1716; Third £859; Fourth £429; Fifth £214. (Penalty Value £4488.85)
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 6.30 - THE RACING WELFARE SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5809 to the winning horse The second to receive £2673, the third £1336 and the fourth £668. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £37 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £30 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 11th. Penalties, after May 2nd, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb Newton Abbot Races Ltd. 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. 12 entries, 1 at £7 and 11 at £37. - Closed May 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4443; Second £2221; Third £1111; Fourth £556. (Penalty Value £5809.10) Weights lowered 5lb.
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 7.00 - THE COME RACING ON 27TH MAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £28 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £6 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. May 11th. Penalties, after May 2nd, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb Newton Abbot Races Ltd. 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 £28 - Closed May 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE
Fifth Race 7.30 - THE ST. AUSTELL BREWERY 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, the third £1822 and the fourth £912. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 11th. Penalties, after May 2nd, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb St. Austell Brewery 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. 5 entries at £35. - Closed May 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758. (Penalty Value £7921.50)
SEE PAGE 25 FOR THIS RACE Sixth Race 8.00 - THE TOTNES AND BRIDGETOWN STEEPLECHASE COMPANY OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3079 to the winning horse The second to receive £1540, the third £769 and the fourth £385. for six yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than three steeple chases Enter by noon, May 7th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 11th. Weights: 12st each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2024, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb 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 to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in a Novices’or Maiden Hunters’ Chase To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. Totnes & Bridgetown Steeple Chase Company 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. 9 entries at £25. - Closed May 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2677; Second £1339; Third £669; Fourth £335. (Penalty Value £3079.80) HC
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE
Seventh Race 8.30 - THE WILLIAM HILL MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2640 to the winning horse The second to receive £1215, the third £607, the fourth £304 and the fifth £151. for four and five yrs old fillies and mares only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, May 7th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race William Hill 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. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 20 entries at £25. - Closed May 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2020; Second £1010; Third £505; Fourth £253; Fifth £126. (Penalty Value £2640.50)
