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15:10 Newton Abbot
Visit attheraces.com Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 2m 5f 122y
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- £6,436 added
- Winner: £2,723
- 2nd: £1,254
- 3rd: £627
- 4th: £350
- Form 945-821
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey H Cobden
chased leaders, disputing 2nd from 4th, led before 2 out but pressed, stayed on well, readily holding 2nd close home
- Form 34-P361
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 86
held up in mid-division, pushed along final bend, went 5th before 2 out, no impression
- Form 084-129
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer D Killahena & G McPherson
- Jockey Thomas Bellamy
held up in rear, pushed along after 3 out, never involved
- Form 5-06177
- Age 5
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer M Sheppard
- Jockey Stan Sheppard
chased leader, wandered into 1st, not fluent 6th, led 3 out, headed before 2 out, weakened quickly, tailed off
- Form 0/3-3059
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer N J Hawke
- Jockey Tom Buckley
led, clear 2nd, not fluent 5th or when headed 3 out, weakened before next
- Form 5/60-018
- Age 9
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer J Farrelly
- Jockey K Brogan
chased leaders, not fluent 4th, closed 7th, challenged before 2 out, edged slightly right last, held towards finish
- Form P/88P45-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer R G Hawker
- Jockey R T Dunne
mid-division, headway 7th, went 3rd before 2 out, no impression, one pace
- Form 77976-1
- Age 7
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer M F Harris
- Jockey J E Moore
in rear, pushed along to close after 3 out, went 4th before 2 out, no impression, well held before last
- Form 6087-P6
- Age 7
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer Miss S Smith
- Jockey Charlie Hammond
rear of mid-division, pushed along after 4th, last after 6th, well behind from next, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 44/8-422
- Age 9
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer Mrs S Gardner
- Jockey Nick Scholfield
mid-division on outside, closed before 7th, no impression, lost place before 3 out, tailed off
- Form 5/745-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer B Pauling
- Jockey Luca Morgan
NonRunner
- Form 068-401
- Age 6
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 96
NonRunner
- Form 0/602-50
- Age 10
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer Mrs N S Evans
- Jockey Non Runner
NonRunner
In depth
Verdict
LAPFORD LAD got going too late when beaten a length by Stanley Stanley over track and trip at the start of the month. He is 4lb better off with the winner and should turn the tables. Give Us A Swig has gone up 6lb for scoring at Worcester while Watching Brief carries a penalty for winning at Uttoxeter on Friday, though he has made the frame in three previous runs here. Norley has had his problems but starts off in handicaps off a lowly mark and has more scope than any of these.
Formwatch
Stanley Stanley 9-2 (11-3) Held up in touch, pushed to chase leader after 3 out, ridden to lead before 2 out, narrow advantage last where not fluent, ran on strongly flat, won at Newton Abbot 2m 6f hcp (5) gd in Jul beating Lapford Lad (10-3) by 1l, 10 ran.
Watching Brief (IRE) 11-1 (10-2) Prominent, led after 4th, not fluent 8th or 4 out, driven and stayed on well flat, won at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in Jul beating Black Anthem (11-12) by 3l, 10 ran.
Josie Abbing (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Always towards rear, 9th of 14, dist behind Pinnacle Peak (11-8) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Kalinda (IRE) 7-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, not fluent 4th, some headway 2 out, no impression, soon weakened, tailed off, 7th of 9, dist behind Dylan's Sea Song (11-8) at Stratford 2m 3f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Wavecrest (IRE) 150-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, pushed along and lost place well over 2f out, soon struggling, 9th of 12, dist behind Every Breakin Wave (11-2) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Outlaw Jack (IRE) 9-2 (10-4) Held up in touch in mid-division, headway on inside after 6f, weakened from final bend, 8th of 18, 14 3/4l behind Shanandoa (10-3) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Thirsty Farmer 14-1 (10-12) Midfield, headway to track leaders 8th, ridden after 3 out, faded before last, 5th of 13, 21 1/2l behind Oliver's Island (10-9) at Catterick 3m 1f hcp (5) sft in Jan.
Achy Breaky Heart (IRE) 9-4 (10-0) Bit keen, jumped right at times, made all, awkward 14th, pushed clear before 2 out, stayed on well, unchallenged, won at Newton Abbot 3m 2f hcp (4) gf in Jul beating Grageelagh Girl (11-12) by 2l, 3 ran.
Strike The Flint 14-1 (10-13) Disputed lead until 1st, prominent, led after 3rd, headed 5th, weakened after 3 out, 6th of 11, 35 1/4l behind Ballymilan (11-10) at Southwell 3m hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Lapford Lad 15-8fav (10-3) Mid-division, pushed along briefly after 1st and 2nd, ridden after 3 out, headway before 2 out, chased leader under pressure before last, stayed on flat, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Stanley Stanley (11-3) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Norley (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, headway when hit 7th, weakened 3 out, 5th of 8, dist behind Martinhal (11-8) at Exeter 2m 3f (4) sft in Feb.
Do Ya Feel Lucky (IRE) 10-3fav (11-12) Chased leaders on inside, not much room 2nd, pushed along after 7th, stayed on same pace from 2 out, 5th last, weakened flat, 7th of 14, 18l behind Coral (12-0) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Give Us A Swig 17-2 (11-2) Always handy, challenged 2 out, soon led, held on well, won at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Jul beating Present Storm (11-9) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Sue Be It (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, weakened after normal 4 out, 14th of 18, 19 1/4l behind Shanandoa (10-3) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Jun.