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16:45 Newton Abbot
newtonabbotracing.com Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 2m 2f 110y
- Going: Good to Firm (Good in Places)
- Surface: Turf
- £9,100 added
- Winner: £5,003
- 2nd: £1,469
- 3rd: £735
- 4th: £367
- Form 1341-28
- Age 7
- Weight 12-1
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer N P Mulholland
- Jockey Millie Wonnacott
led after 1st, ridden after 2 out, hit last, soon headed, not quicken
- Form U7-2241
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer J Candlish
- Jockey R Johnson
held up in rear, mistake 2nd, progress 3 out, pushed along and weakened approaching 2 out, finished lame
- Form 611/43P-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer D Pipe
- Jockey T Scudamore
held up mid-division, progress on inside 3 out, weakening when jumped left 2 out
- Form 0P2-430
- Age 6
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer D Pipe
- Jockey David Noonan
held up and behind, steady progress on outside 6th, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
- Form 96-1113
- Age 6
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer F O'Brien
- Jockey Max Kendrick
held up and behind, headway on inside after 3 out, pushed along to lead soon after last, ridden out
- Form 22
- Age 5
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer J & S Best
- Jockey J E Moore
held up in touch, ridden and every chance 2 out, close 3rd when hit last, one pace
- Form P052-51
- Age 5
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer R Bandey
- Jockey Harry Bannister
led until after 1st, chased leader until after 3 out, weakened before 2 out, finished lame
- Form 67P/36
- Age 6
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer C L Tizzard
- Jockey Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
held up mid-division, mistakes 2nd and 5th, lost place 6th, headway approaching 2 out, ridden and weakened before last
- Form P64-364
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer W G M Turner
- Jockey Harry Kimber
held up in touch, pushed along and weakened after 3 out, finished lame
- Form 4825-56
- Age 11
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer L Hurley
- Jockey James Davies
held up in touch, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
- Form 108P-P9
- Age 6
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer P & M Bowen
- Jockey James Bowen
in rear, ridden and struggling after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 1P34-81
- Age 13
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer C J Down
- Jockey Page Fuller
prominent until pushed along and weakened approaching 2 out
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Jennie Candlish has done a fine job since taking charge of ex-Irish TOO MUCH TO ASK and has again secured the services of the champion jockey as the combination seek to supplement a comfortable Cartmel success. Conditions should suit and the gelding can defy an 8lb rise for that Lake District win. The handicapper finally proved too good for Global Tour last time but the O'Brien inmate still performed with credit and should be in the mix now. Light Gunner faces a tougher task than when battling home at Fontwell when last seen but don't rule out the veteran Ladies Dancing as she's a good record here. Check out the unexposed Ekayburg in the market.
Formwatch
Magical Thomas 9-1 (11-1) Led until 1st, chased leader until mistake 4th, reminder before next, weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off, last of 8, dist behind Tamarillo Grove (10-13) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Too Much To Ask (IRE) 9-4fav (11-12) Held up in rear, headway 5th, travelling strongly tracking leaders 2 out, , led flat, stayed on well, won at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Jun beating Native Fighter (11-12) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Ekayburg (FR) 4-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, stayed on well, never reached winner, 2nd of 16, 2 1/4l behind Becky Sharp (8-7) at Leicester 1m 4f hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Picture Painter (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, headway on inside before omitted 2 out, soon ridden and weakened, last of 11, 13l behind North Star Oscar (10-10) at Ffos Las 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Global Tour (IRE) 5-2fav (11-10) In touch main group, close up after 4th, led narrowly after 2 out, ridden and headed last, no extra in 3rd flat, 3rd of 12, 8 1/2l behind Pretty Little Liar (10-10) at Stratford 2m hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Good Time Ahead (IRE) 4-1 (10-12) Raced keenly, led, jumped left on occasions, ridden turning in, headed approaching 2 out, no chance with easy winner between last 2, kept on same pace, 2nd of 9, 11l behind Postman (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 2f mdn (4) gd in May.
Light Gunner (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Chased clear leader, closer when hit 4 out, going well after next, led 2 out, 1 length ahead last, hung left towards finish, held on, won at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp (4) gd in May beating Goldslinger (11-6) by nk, 5 ran.
Sizing Tara 4-1 (11-12) Chased winner, ridden approaching omitted 2 out, soon beaten, 6th of 8, 8 1/2l behind Patsio (11-0) at Ffos Las 2m hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Cassis De Reine 20-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, headway after 3 out, went 4th 2 out, never on terms, 4th of 11, 21l behind Khismet (11-10) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Catchin Time (IRE) 7-2fav (11-8) Led until after 5th, weakened before 4 out, 6th of 10, dist behind Tingo In The Tale (10-0) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Leaving Home (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Took keen hold, held up towards rear on outside, mistake 8th, soon well beaten, 9th of 10, dist behind Barranco Valley (11-0) at Ffos Las 2m 4f mdn (4) gd in Jun.
Ladies Dancing 7-1 (10-3) Led 1st, not fluent 4th, headed before 2 out, soon led again, stayed on gamely, won at Newton Abbot 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Jun beating Flanagans Field (10-3) by 2 1/4l, 10 ran.