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KAUTO THE KING
HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS TOTAL PRIZE FUND £25000
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £10098, 2ND £5048, 3RD £2525, 4TH £1263, 5TH £630. (PENALTY VALUE £13202.50)
RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Tizzard (23 wins from 115 runners, 20%) runs BOURBALI
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (8 wins from 43 runners, 19%) runs HELTENHAM
Longest Traveller: HELTENHAM trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 162 miles.
1 HANG INTHERE (IRE) (21) 1324P0- CD 11 12-0
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Jaldemosa (FR) Harry Cobden J
O Tim Syder & Andrew Gemmell
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B Mr Daniel Furini Hatherden Horse Transport S
TIMEFORMVIEW Veteran who scored off this mark at Uttoxeter last summer Well held in graded events at Cheltenham since returning from a break in March but sights now lowered and he’s not ruled out with Harry Cobden in the hot-seat.
2 HELTENHAM (FR) (13) F/04P21- 8 11-1
Br B g Masked Marvel - Souris Blanche (FR)
O Exors of the late Mr N. W. Lake
Harry Skelton J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mme Anne-Charlotte Andre et al The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORMVIEW Landedback-to-backNewburyhandicapslastMarchandhasreturnedtoformoflate,secondoverthisC&Donpenultimatestartbeforeresuming winning ways in good style at Perth (2 1/2m, soft) 13 days ago Hit with an 8lb rise but he’s a major player all the same
3 LIGHT N STRIKE
(IRE) (16) 2/P6P32- 9 10-8
Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - One Rose Ben Jones J
O Salvo & Alex Giannini, N.Farrell Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B Charles Persse Hatherden Horse Transport S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced since scoring at Warwick in May 2023 and has returned to form the last twice. Latterly finishing a clear second at Chepstow (19.4f, good to firm). Likely to be on the premises once again.
4 EXCELLO (FR) (33) 223040- D 6 10-5
Br Gr g Cokoriko (FR) - Pafadas (FR) Paul O’Brien J
O Mrs Angela Yeoman Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Ecurie Sagara
TIMEFORM VIEW French import who looked good when winning a small-field graduation chase at Ascot last term. Winless since but shaped better than the distance beaten in first-time cheekpieces (retained) in theTopham at Aintree last month and he’s of interest here off a reduced mark TFRHHHHH BHA132
5 MAYHEM MYA (GB) (54) PU1264-
Br B m Authorized (IRE) - Thedeboftheyear
8 10-3
Bryan Carver J
O Mr G. Thompson Chris Honour, Ashburton T
B G. D. Thompson Cotswold Stone Supplies S
TIMEFORMVIEW HurdleswinneratExeterinDecemberandhasperformedwithcreditbackinthissphereon2ofhislast3starts,mostrecentlyfinishingfourthina9-runner mares’Grade 2 at the Cheltenham Festival (20.6f, good to soft). However, she’s gone up 7lb for that and may find one or two too good
6 YES INDEED (FR) (27) 40/4P11- C
Br B g Martaline - She Hates Me (IRE)
8 10-2
Sean Bowen J
O Stephen Sugden and Helen Sugden Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
B Marie-Christine Gabeur Optima Self Store S
TIMEFORMVIEW WinnerofaListedchaseinFrancebackin2021andhasimprovedfornewyardsincereturningfroman8-monthbreakinMarch,landinghandicap chases at Stratford and this course (both at around 2m). Step back up in trip shouldn’t be an issue and he’s respected in hat-trick bid.
7 BOURBALI (FR) (16) 133345- D
8 10-2
Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Saintheze (FR) Brendan Powell J
O W Pope, E Legg, M Green & T Swaffield Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Mr Louis Lafitte & Mr Herve Barus Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Both wins over fences gained at Kempton, including when making all over 2 1/4m on return in October Remained
(latest effort at Chepstow can be overlooked) but he nevertheless looks vulnerable for win purposes
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8 CINQ DOUZAINE
(GB) (32) 4-
Br B m Sixties Icon - Dozen (FR)
O Mr C. J. Down
B Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited
5 10-9
Bryan Carver J
Chris Down, Cullompton T
Woodwarm Stoves S
TIMEFORMVIEW Finished last in a Flat maiden for Mick Channon in 2022 and offered little on recent Chepstow hurdling debut
9 DAISY ME ROLLIN (IRE) (18)
6060- 5 10-9
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Raise The Issue (IRE)
Beau Morgan (5) J
O Mr G. Hitchins Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T
B Bloomfield Farm
TIMEFORMVIEW Little show in a pair of bumpers last summer and similar story both starts over hurdles
10 KLERVIA (FR)
(115) 30/PP- 5 10-9
Br B m Kamsin (GER) - Cavadee (FR)
O Mr Roger Frank Barbery
Tom Broughton (5) J
Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn T
B Jean- Bernard Chapalain Et al Nancekuke Lettings S
TIMEFORMVIEW Well held in an Exeter bumper (for L. Jefford) last spring and pulled up both starts in points subsequently.
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Hood worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 7.
Probable S.P.’s: EVENS Roxanne (GER), 2-1 Roadshow (IRE), 10-1 Ben Lomond (IRE), 16-1 Moves Like Mason (IRE), 66-1 Field of Aces (GB), 80-1 The Flaming Galah (GB), Cinq Douzaine (GB), 100-1 Daisy Me Rollin (IRE), 150-1 Rockbeare (IRE), Klervia (FR)
A likely match between ROXANNE and Roadshow. The latter shaped much better than first time up over hurdles at Chepstow recently, but equally, the former showed a good change of pace to come out on top on her hurdling debut at Ayr last month and, with better to come, she’s taken to defy a penalty.
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THE RACING TO SCHOOL REACHES 250,000 NOVICES’HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS TOTAL PRIZE FUND £8000
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £3231, 2ND £1615, 3RD £808, 4TH £404, 5TH £202. (PENALTY VALUE £4224.80) WEIGHTS RAISED 8LB AND PARAGRAPH 34 OF THE WEIGHTS AND HANDICAPPING CODE COMPLIED WITH WHERE APPLICABLE
RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): D Skelton (14 wins from 60 runners, 23%) runs GWENNIE MAY JEM
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (8 wins from 43 runners, 19%) runs GWENNIE MAY JEM
Longest Traveller: GWENNIE MAY JEM trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 162 miles.
Br B g Saddex - Kauto Etoilee (FR)
Robert Dunne J
O John Edwards and Chris Richards Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T
B J. D’Argentre, G. D’Artentre et al JMC Surfacing Contractors S TIMEFORM VIEW Well supported when easily opening his account in 8-runner handicap hurdle at Fakenham (2 1/2m, soft) in January.
at Ludlow since and improvement needed now switched to fences
2 GWENNIE MAY
JEM (FR) (13) 342421- D 5 11-9
Br B g Manatee - City Sport (FR) Harry Skelton J
O Ms Gwendoline M Clarke Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Haras de L’Etoile & A. S. Gabrielle The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORMVIEW Has made a promising start over fences, opening his account at the fourth attempt in this sphere when proving 3 1/4 lengths too good for El
Grande atWarwick (16.2f, good) recently 7lb rise may not be enough to stop him.
3
EL ROJO GRANDE (IRE)
(13) PF//3532-
8 10-12
Br Ch g Ocovango - Matt Wood (IRE) Shane Quinlan (3) J
O Mr Nick Elliott Katy Price, Llanigon T
B M. Kinsella Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Winning Irish pointer who is 0-10 under Rules but latest second to Gwennie May Jem atWarwick was a solid effort. Now 6lb better off with that rival and likely to give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA76
4 POET’S REFLECTION (IRE) (13) 4400/PU- 10 10-8
Br B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lola’s Reflection
O Mrs S. Livesey-Van Dorst
Sean Houlihan J
Linda Blackford, Tiverton T
B Dermot Walsh Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Just the one win from 28 career starts and unseated at the first fences in theWarwick race won by Gwennie May Jem. TFRHHIII BHA72
5 BLUE RIBBON (GB) (35) 5P5P/64- D 10 10-5
Br B g Sayif (IRE) - Mar Blue (FR)
O Mr Ryan G. Chapman
B R. W. K. Lewis
David Noonan J
Ryan Chapman, St Mawgan T
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair 2m hurdles winner for Dr Richard Newland in 2021. Largely struggled for present stable and record in this sphere stands at 0-10. TFRHHIII BHA69
6 CLASHMORE BANTER (IRE) (15) 060000- 6 10-4
Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Glittering Ovation (IRE)
O Martin Vaughan and Nikki Evans
Ben Poste J
Nikki Evans, Abergavenny T
B Patrick McGrath Radnor Hills S
TIMEFORMVIEW Didn’t offer much in points and failed to better her low-key hurdles exploits on chase debut at Hereford where she was well beaten.
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.
Probable S.P.’s: 11-10 Gwennie May Jem (FR), 9-4 El Rojo Grande (IRE), 15-2 Crac de Megaudais (FR), 16-1 Blue Ribbon (GB), 20-1 Poet’s Reflection (IRE), 80-1 Clashmore Banter (IRE)
GWENNIE MAY JEM and El Rojo Grande recently filled the first two places in a Warwick handicap and a repeat scenario could be on the cards here, with the former taken to confirm his superiority. Crac de Megaudais will need to improve if he’s to trouble the aforementioned duo on this chase debut but he’s most interesting of the others all the same
UNAUTHORISED BOOKMAKING
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HORSE WELFARE AT NEWTON ABBOT
At all race meetings held at Newton Abbot Racecourse there are three specially qualified Veterinary surgeons appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action. One vet will attend the start and follow the race in his/her vehicle and attend fallen, lame or pulled up horses Another vet will observe the finishing straight from the small stand beside the last fence in the final straight. They will immediately attend fallen or lame horses at this last fence or flight of hurdles.
If directed, they may be required to attend other incidents in the final straight. The third vet will be available to complete the treatment of urgent cases within the stable yard. This third vet will, if not otherwise occupied, observe the race from the bank at the outside of the track by the ‘in-line’ steward’s box and be available to attend horses finishing the race
In the event of two vets being occupied treating an emergency case, the SVS will follow horses. Whenever possible, one of the Veterinary Surgeons should be present in the Unsaddling Enclosure after each race
USE OF SCREENS
It is now standard practise for screens to be erected around any horses 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 therefore assume the worst if you see the screen erected around a fallen horse.
THE ANTIQUES FAIR ON 17TH MAY MARES’HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES TOTAL PRIZE FUND £9000
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £3635, 2ND £1817, 3RD £909, 4TH £455, 5TH £227.(PENALTY VALUE £4752.90)
RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Tizzard (23 wins from 115 runners, 20%) runs SWEET CARYLINE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Tizzard (3 wins from 4 runners, 75%) runs SWEET CARYLINE
1 MAVIS PIKE (GB) (79) 513615- 6 12-0
Br B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Definitley Lovely Non Runner J
O Mr F J Mills & Mr W R Mills Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Nigel Twiston-Davies
NON-RUNNER
2 ASIAN SPICE (GB) (50) 241106- D 7 11-13
Br B m Scorpion (IRE) - Kim Tian Road (IRE) Cameron Iles (5) J
O Martin Hill and Partners Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T
B Mr Martin & Mrs Rachel Hill A S Trade Car Sales S
TIMEFORMVIEW 17/2, last of 6 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (21.6f, good) 50 days ago Back down intrip Cheekpieces on 1st time with moreneeded if she’s to bag a third win of the season. TFRHHIII BHA104
3 SWEET CARYLINE (GB) (61) 201423- 7 11-8
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Mollasses Brendan Powell J
O Mr J. P. Romans Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B The Glanvilles Stud Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Gof off the mark at Fontwell in November and has continued in good nick, third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (18.5f, good to soft) 61 days ago Ought to be in the shake-up again. TFRHHHHI BHA99
4 MAIRIS ICON (GB) (37) 15/6662- 6 11-5
Br B or Br m Sixties Icon - Alder Mairi (IRE) James Best J
O Mr F. G. Matthews Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T
B F. G. Matthews We Do Vans S
TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to score this term but she posted a good second of 6 in handicap hurdle atWincanton (21.4f, good) 37 days ago, going in snatches Down in trip. Needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA96
5 JUKEBOX ANNIE (IRE) (14) 10F/140- CD 6 11-1
Br Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Ismane (FR) Beau Morgan (5) J
O Mrs C. Hitch Claire Hitch, Watchet T
B J. F. C. Maxwell
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Taunton in November but off 5 months before coming in ninth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, good) 14 days ago (though reportedly struck into). Not ruled out TFRHHHII BHA92
6 BARFORD GROOVER (GB) (18) 02//034- 6 10-12
Br B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Briska des Bordes (FR) Sean Houlihan J
O Mr S. Rushworth Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T
B Mr & Mrs D. Futter Gmr Couriers Ltd, The Firehouse Somerset S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who came in a respectable fourth of 11 in novice hurdle here (18.5f, heavy) 18 days ago. Much respected now going into handicaps
7 GHOST JURY (IRE) (259) P/U2530- 6 10-11
Br Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Revelling (IRE) Ben Godfrey J
O 4Racing Owners Club Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T
B J. F. Mernagh The Firehouse Somerset S
HHHII BHA89
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in novice hurdle at Worcester (16f, good) 8 months ago so much more is needed on her handicap hurdle debut. TFRHHHII BHA88
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ALCOHOL
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CONDITIONS
First Race 1.45 - THE KAUTO THE KING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £13202 to the winning horse The second to receive £6075, the third £3037, the fourth £1520 and the fifth £757. for five yrs old and upwards. £125 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th. Penalties, after April 26th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Newton Abbot Races are kindly supporting the prize money for this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, a cash prize of £60 will be awarded to the lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 13 entries, 3 at £25 and 10 at £125. - Closed May 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10098; Second £5048; Third £2525; Fourth £1263; Fifth £630. (Penalty Value £13202.50)
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Second Race 2.15 - THE HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY JOHN GARTON NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, May 1st and pay £29 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th. 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 Of 2 hurdle races 12lb The friends & family of John Garton are kindly supporting the prize money for this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, a cash prize of £60 will be awarded to the lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse. 18 entries at £29. - Closed May 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3433; Second £1716; Third £859; Fourth £429; Fifth £214. (Penalty Value £4488.85)
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Third Race 2.45 - THE RACING TO SCHOOL REACHES 250,000 NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 1st and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th. Penalties, after April 26th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Newton Abbot Races are kindly supporting the prize money of this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize of £60 to the lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 14 entries at £38. - Closed May 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
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Fourth Race 3.15 - THE ANTIQUES FAIR ON 17TH MAY MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, May 1st and pay £33 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th. Penalties, after April 26th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Newton Abbot Races are kindly supporting the prize money for this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize of £60 will be awarded to the lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse 17 entries at £33. - Closed May 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)
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Fifth Race 3.50 - THE ST AUSTELL BREWERY 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, the fourth £668 and the fifth £333. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th. Penalties, after April 26th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb St. Austell Brewery are kindly supporting the prize money for this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize of £60 will be awarded to the lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse 9 entries at £50. - Closed May 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4443; Second £2221; Third £1111; Fourth £556; Fifth £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10) Weights lowered 1lb
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Sixth Race 4.20 - THE COME RACING ON 14TH MAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, May 1st and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th. Penalties, after April 26th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Newton Abbot Races are kindly supporting the prize money for this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize of £60 will be awarded to the lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse 22 entries at £45. - Closed May 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
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