Racecards
17:30 Newton Abbot
Independent, IRL Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 2m 167y
- Going: Good to Firm (Good in Places)
- Surface: Turf
- £7,000 added
- Winner: £4,549
- 2nd: £1,336
- 3rd: £668
- 4th: £334
Sandgate
28- Form 447-93
- Age 4
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer N P Mulholland
- Jockey Wayne Hutchinson
held up towards rear, headway before 4 out, went 2nd before 2 out, kept on and no chance with winner
- Form 437-516
- Age 4
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer D Killahena & G McPherson
- Jockey R Johnson
held up in rear, headway before 3 out, ridden before 2 out, one pace
- Form P34-4P8
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer R Stephens
- Jockey T J O'Brien
held up mid-division, went 6th before 2 out, soon weakened
- Form 06PP-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer N & W Twiston-Davies
- Jockey Sam Twiston-Davies
held up in touch, ridden after 3 out, one pace
Crazy Train
73- Form 080/78-4
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer R Walford
- Jockey Mr Joshua Newman
led, headed before 2 out, one pace
- Form 2P-5776
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 85
held up mid-division, headway before 4 out, led before 2 out, hit 2 out, ran on strongly
- Form 777-P
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer C J Down
- Jockey Kieron Edgar
with leader, weakened after 3 out, soon pulled up
- Form 3/700-9
- Age 8
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer P M Phillips
- Jockey Dave Crosse
held up mid-division, pushed along halfway, never dangerous
- Form 6P6P-8P
- Age 7
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer J F Panvert
- Jockey James Best
mid-division, outpaced halfway
- Form 6340-6P
- Age 4
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 69
always behind
- Form 568-712
- Age 4
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer Mark Gillard
- Jockey Tom Cannon
Nonrunner
- Form 09P970/
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer V R A Dartnall
- Jockey Nick Scholfield
Nonrunner
- Form 556/0
- Age 7
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer J W Mullins
- Jockey A Thornton
Nonrunner
- Form 0P-6P45
- Age 7
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer C J Down
- Jockey Page Fuller
Nonrunner
In depth
Verdict
It could pay to concentrate on the top two in the weights. Sandgate showed his first form over hurdles when placed at Worcester last month and should be thereabouts. But KINGSTON MIMOSA won at Ffos Las in June before going close again over these obstacles when head in the closing stages and Mark Gillard’s charge can return to winning ways. Londonia won at Ffos Las in between his more usual modest efforts while Mexican Border has slipped down the weights but has shown no benefit as of yet.
Formwatch
Sandgate 12-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, every chance 2 out, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Today Please (11-12) at Worcester 2m hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Londonia 7-2 (11-4) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, led after 2nd, headed 4th, led after next, headed after 3 out, no extra from next, 6th of 12, 19l behind Today Please (11-12) at Worcester 2m hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Sinour (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Mid-division, took keen hold, not fluent 2nd, headway when not fluent 4 out, weakened before 2 out, 8th of 9, 20 3/4l behind Dun Scaith (11-6) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Light Breaks (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, ridden and weakened before 4th, tailed off before next, soon pulled up, at Ludlow 2m mdn (5) hvy in Jan.
Crazy Train 40-1 (10-12) Raced keenly, led until headed after 3 out, pushed along and dropped to 3rd before next, no impression when lost 3rd between last two, 4th of 7, 19l behind Lady Persephone (10-12) at Wincanton 1m 7f (4) gf in May.
Mexican Border (GER) 5-1 (10-11) Led and soon clear, reduced lead 4th, hit 6th, mistake and headed 2 out, chased leading pair under pressure until before the last, chased leaders, weakened last, 6th of 11, 14 1/2l behind Deserter (11-12) at Stratford 2m 3f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Starlit Night 16-1 (10-8) Held up, took keen hold, closed after 2nd, chased leader from next until after 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before last, at Newton Abbot 2m 6f hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Heartening 50-1 (10-7) Held up in rear, weakened 5 out, tailed off, 9th of 11, dist behind Bumble Bay (11-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Wun Destination 100-1 (10-9) In touch on outside, lost place when ridden after 3 out, weakened and pulled up before next, at Newton Abbot 2m 2f hcp (5) gs in Jun.
La Voix (FR) 25-1 (10-0) Chased leaders to 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before next, at Newton Abbot 2m 2f hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Kingston Mimosa 7-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders on inside, went 2nd 4 out, led before 2 out, soon ridden and hard pressed, headed flat, kept on, just held, 2nd of 15, nk behind Aaman (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 2f hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Darloa (IRE) 20-1 (11-10) Always behind, lost touch before 4th, soon tailed off, 10th of 12, dist behind Tanit River (11-12) at Chepstow 2m hcp (5) gs in Mar.
Ballyheigue (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Mid-division, not fluent 3rd, bad mistake next, struggling before 3 out, 11th of 12, dist behind Today Please (11-12) at Worcester 2m hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Culm Counsellor 14-1 (10-0) Led, ridden and headed before 2 out, weakened before last, 5th of 15, 13l behind Aaman (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 2f hcp (5) gs in Jun.