Racecards
15:20 Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot Racecourse Racing Club Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Class E)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 2m 6f
- Going: Soft, Heavy in places
- Form 62P-104
- Age 6
- Weight 11-10
held up, some late headway, nearest finish
- Form 526311
- Age 7
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer C J Mann
- Jockey N D Fehily
prominent early, headway to go 3rd 4 out, weakened quickly and pulled up before 2 out
Benick (IRE)
53- Form 112P53
- Age 8
- Weight 11-9
prominent to 5th, reminders next, soon weakened, behind when pulled up before 2 out
Hasten Bak
25- Form 323PFP
- Age 8
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer Mrs S Gardner
- Jockey G Supple
held up in rear, headway 6th, weakened quickly and one pace from 3 out
- Form 42P410
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer M C Pipe
- Jockey T Scudamore
behind to halfway, some headway 4 out, one pace from next
Bozo (IRE)
16- Form 5-02P3P
- Age 10
- Weight 11-5
always mid-division, one pace after 6th, soon behind
- Form 221U32
- Age 8
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer P & M Bowen
- Jockey P Flynn
prominent to 4th, soon under pressure, no chance when pulled up before 2 out
- Form 263-P01
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer R Price
- Jockey D Gallagher
held up in rear, headway after 6th, left 3rd at last, nearest finish
- Form F-06045
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
chased leader to 5th, weakened next, never nearer
- Form 653
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer T R George
- Jockey J M Maguire
held up towards rear, some headway under pressure after 6th, weakened and pulled up before 3 out
- Form 442540
- Age 11
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer Dr P Pritchard
- Jockey Dr P Pritchard
keen, soon in clear lead, challenged after 3 out, rallied and ran on well
Sporting Way
25- Form 0/0-3040
- Age 6
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer Karen George
- Jockey S Curran
prominent to 6th, hard ridden approaching next, weakened and pulled up before 2 out
- Form 0-21600
- Age 6
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey M A Fitzgerald
held up towards rear, good headway to chase leaders 3 out, 2nd last, ran on one pace
Meadows Boy
58- Form 0-53UP0
- Age 9
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer B Palling
- Jockey C Llewellyn
always prominent, chased winner from 6th, challenged 3 out, 3rd and beaten when fell last
- Form 303214
- Age 9
- Weight 10-5
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
In depth
Formwatch
Kentford Fern Good effort at Newbury latest and a repeat performance would entitle him to every chance despite topweight.
Coastguard (IRE) On a Hat-trick after two heavy ground wins in good style; stable are still in cracking form and he must have a great chance of going in again.
Benick (IRE) Looks to have more than his fair share of weight and is hard to fancy.
Hasten Bak Has failed to complete last three starts and is difficult to imagine in the finish today.
Treasure Chest (IRE) In and out sort who disappointed last time after winning a seller previously; looks up against it here.
Bozo (IRE) back on the type of mark when last successful and has been given a chance by the handicapper; fair each-way prospects.
Prince de Galles Consistent gelding who stays all day and should be plodding on when a few of these have given up; no forlorn hope.
Nick's Choice Popped up at big price last time and showed he can handle the conditions; penalised but is in good form and can't be ruled out.
We Have Him (IRE) Ex-Irish gelding making his debut under rules in Britain; probably best watched for the time being.
Neptune's Orbit (NZ) Will appreciate the step up in trip and has form on this ground; taking on more experienced rivals but capable of getting involved in the finish.
Fifth Generation (IRE) Plenty to find with Nick's Choice on recent running and others make more appeal.
Sporting Way Out of form and simply doesn't look good enough.
The Full Nelson (IRE) Bumper winner who has struggled so far over hurdles and looks to have plenty to do once again.
Meadows Boy Nothing of note in recent outings and looks set to struggle.
Step In Line (IRE) All his best form is on good ground or better and pulled only start in heavy so is hard to recommend.
Anugraha (IRE) Best form on decent ground and despite an attractive weight today may not handle the conditions.