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14:30 Newton Abbot
Newtonabbotracing.com Novices' Hurdle (Class 4)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 2m 3f
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Surface: Turf
- £5,200 added
- Form 51-4519
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer M Blake
- Jockey D F O'Regan
mid-division, headway to track leading pair 6th, challenged 2 out, soon ridden, kept on and every chance until not fluent last, one pace flat
- Form 3/185P-1
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey R Mahon
in touch, ridden 3 out, rallied next, 5th and one pace when blundered last, no extra
- Form 6-7413
- Age 4
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey Andrew Tinkler
tracked leaders, joined leader 6th, ridden to lead narrowly before 2 out, headed between last 2, stayed on same pace flat
- Form 90-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Mark Gillard
- Jockey T J Phelan
behind, struggling 6th, never near leaders
- Form 1366
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer P & M Bowen
- Jockey Michael Byrne
towards rear, mistake 4th, struggling 6th, never near leaders
- Form 453-U73
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer M Hill
- Jockey Jack Doyle
led to 2nd, in touch, outpaced 3 out, soon ridden, rallied next, led before last, stayed on flat
- Form 38-8UP
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer A J Whiting
- Jockey Nick Scholfield
raced keenly, close up on outside, lost place approaching 6th, soon behind
- Form 24-63
- Age 4
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer W K Goldsworthy
- Jockey R Flint
tracked leader, led 2nd, joined 6th, headed narrowly befofore 2 out, soon ridden, lead again briefly between last 2, kept on same pace flat
- Form PPF/
- Age 8
- Weight 10-5
- Trainer D Burchell
- Jockey L Stephens
not fluent, in rear, lost touch, 4 out, tailed off when pulled up after next
Kiristani
12- Form 0-074
- Age 5
- Weight 10-5
- Trainer Mrs Caroline Keevil
- Jockey Ian Popham
chased leaders, lost place before 6th, soon behind
- Form 7-55
- Age 5
- Weight 10-5
- Trainer R J Hodges
- Jockey D Bass
in touch, outpaced approaching 3 out, soon weakened
- Form 80/65
- Age 5
- Weight 10-5
- Trainer K Bishop
- Jockey Matt Griffiths
mid-division, reminders after 4th, lost place 6th, soon behind
In depth
Verdict
The opener has some interesting types and OPENING MEET might be the answer to it with Sadler's Star and Wilbury Star worthy of the shortlist. Interestingly, Paul Nicholls elects to use an amateur to offset a winners penalty but while this horse started as a 33/1 outsider to win his maiden at the course; he travelled and jumped in a manner that completely belied those pre race predictions. Sadler's Star faces no easy task giving weight all around. He was well beaten in a handicap though might enjoy better luck for returning to novice grade. Nicky Henderson was amongst the winners at Goodwood last week and he is represented on this occasion by Wilbury Star. A two time winner on the flat, he should have few issues with the prevailing fast ground. Catholic Hill was modest on the flat though his trainer is more than capable of getting winners over timber. Doubletoilntrouble was supported in a couple of bumpers so clearly is not devoid of promise. Kings Riches was a disappointment at Stratford last month having travelled with apparently plenty in the tank, He is surely better than this line of form implies. No surprise to see the bigger yards dominating our thoughts in this contest and Opening Meet could be open to a quick follow up.
Formwatch
Sadler's Star (GER) 8-1 (11-9) Held up in rear, ridden after 3 out, no impression, 9th of 12, 29l behind Kristallo (10-13) at Stratford 2m 3f cond hcp hdl 0-1115 (4) gf in Jul.
Opening Meet 33-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, led going to last, ridden out, won at Newton Abbot 2m 3f mdn hdl (5) gf in Jul beating Minneapolis (11-0) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Wilbury Star (IRE) 3-1fav (11-3) Chased leaders, reminders after 4th, ridden to lead approaching 2 out, soon headed, no extra flat, 3rd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Dream Catcher (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Jul.
Catholic Hill (USA) 80-1 (11-0) Keen hold, always in rear, tailedd off, 11th of 13, well behind Finian's Rainbow (11-0) at Newbury 2m nh nov hdl (3) gs in Nov.
Kings Riches (IRE) 7-2 (11-0) In rear, headway on outer after 5th, ridden and weakened from 2 out, 6th of 8, 23l behind Call At Midnight (10-7) at Stratford 2m 3f mdn hdl (4) gf in Jul.
Safe Catch (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) In touch, hampered 4th, mistake and lost place 7th, not fluent 9th, behind 13th, ran on flat, went 3rd close home, 3rd of 8, 13l behind Job One (10-11) at Stratford 2m 7f beg chase (4) gf in Jun.
The Wee Midget 33-1 (10-11) Well behind and struggling when pulled up 4th, in a race won by Lomitaar (11-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f mdn hdl (4) gd in Jul, 12 ran.
Doubletoilntrouble (IRE) 9-2 (10-12) Led, pushed along 5f out, ridden and headed 3f out, soon lost 2nd, 3rd and one pace final 2f, 3rd of 12, 7l behind Spe Salvi (10-7) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f mdn NH flat (5) gd in Jul.
Fleetwood Daughter 16-1 (11-7) Bhnd til fell 13, in a race won by Plums And Apples (11-7) at Laleston 3m ptp in Apr '08, 13 ran.
Kiristani 66-1 (10-0) Towards rear, behind from 6th, left remote 4th approaching 3 out, tailed off, 4th of 8, well behind Sahrati (11-5) at Worcester 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Jul.
Limbunya (IRE) 50-1 (10-2) Well in rear, pushed along and struggling halfway, stayed on final 2f, nearest finish, 5th of 12, 11l behind Spe Salvi (10-7) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f mdn NH flat (5) gd in Jul.
Southway Star 66-1 (10-5) Prominent, took keen hold, ridden after 6th, weakened after 3 out, 5th of 7, 38l behind Tout Regulier (10-10) at Stratford 2m nh nov hdl (3) gf in Jul.