Racecards
15:30 Newton Abbot
Happy 80th Birthday Bill Kemp 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Class E)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 2m 6f
- Going: Good to Firm
Punchy (IRE)
95- Form 1/20-122
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer M Pitman
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
made all, ridden approaching 2 out, ran on well flat
Saffron Sun
26- Form 05-0143
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
held up, rapid headway 5th, ridden and every chance approaching 2 out, held when mistake last
Baby John (IRE)
107- Form 4513-34
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Miss H Knight
- Jockey J Culloty
in touch, ridden and headway from 3 out, no extra from next
Mike's Dream
119- Form U1FPP-F
- Age 9
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer G Edwards
- Jockey Mr D Edwards
prominent, joined leader 4th, ridden and weakened 7th, tailed off from 2 out
- Form 26633-4
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
prominent, ridden and weakened 6th, behind next, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 00-4RU1
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
held up jumped left throughout, mistake 7th, no impression from 3 out
- Form 060423
- Age 6
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer Mrs A M Thorpe
- Jockey R Johnson
in touch, ridden and weakened 6th, headway 3 out, ran on one pace from next
In depth
Formwatch
Punchy (IRE) Might need this run but could still be too good for some of these on the balance of form.
Saffron Sun Steady if unspectacular performer and should battle for a place and a win if favourite not in top form.
Baby John (IRE) Proved to be better over hurdles and could be the one to give the favourite the most to do.
Mike's Dream No real form both over hurdles and fences and avoidable here.
Sir Williamwallace (IRE) No promise on only racecourse appearance.
Ring de Sou (FR) Has refused twice in France over fences but has won a claimer; every chance at this level and will trouble Punchy.
Do It On Dani Another steady performer but looks slightly outclassed here.