16:32 Newton Abbot

Wednesday 25 May 2022

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newtonabbotracing.com Novices' Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 16:32 | Winning time: 4m 39.70s

Steady Away²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 12-0| J: David Prichard⁽⁵⁾| T: Nicky Martin| OR: 98

15/2

Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs and in the process of running below form when unseating his rider late on at Fontwell 3 weeks ago. Eased further in the weights but has enough to prove.

Form: 33474-U

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Zoran^t³⁴⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-11| J: Harry Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 95WS

11/2

Fairly useful on the Flat (bought for 77,000 gns by new connections). Just modest form so far over hurdles but may well do better now venturing into handicaps after 11 months off (also had breathing op).

Form: 6/75-

Kepy Blanc²⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-10| J: Mr D Maxwell⁽³⁾| T: P Hobbs & J White| OR: 94

28/1

Ran badly after 5 months off when last of 8 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f, good) 20 days ago. Has work to do.

Form: 2/345-8

Commander Miller³⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 11-7| J: G Sheehan| T: Mrs D O'Neill| OR: 91| D

9/1

Got off the mark under this ride in 8-runner maiden hurdle at Warwick (19f, good) 34 days ago, staying on to lead run-in. Respected back in handicap company.

Form: 37/7481-

Getaway Cory^p²⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-1| J: T Scudamore| T: K Woollacott| OR: 85

5/1

Maiden who turned in a rare poor effort at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good) last time. Type to bounce back quickly.

Form: F6234-8

Professor Calculus¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 11-1| J: Tom Buckley⁽³⁾| T: N J Hawke| OR: 93

17/2

Lightly-raced maiden who produced best effort to date when fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to firm) 19 days ago, no extra final 100 yds. Looks on a fair mark but has stamina to prove over this slightly longer trip.

Form: 3576-5

Kapitaliste^t,v¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Philip Armson⁽⁵⁾| T: Alexandra Dunn| OR: 84| CD

3/1

Finally got off the mark in a first-time visor and tongue strap in 11-runner C&D handicap (good to soft) 14 days ago, always holding on. Not an obvious type to follow up, though.

Form: P2630-1

Chantilly Haze^p1³⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 10-9| J: Conor Ring⁽³⁾| T: P C Dando| OR: 79| BF

6/1

Maiden after 17 NH runs and again let down by her jumping when fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (21.2f, good) 35 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.

Form: 645355-

Clouncerna^v²⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 10-7| J: Mr Peter Summers⁽⁷⁾| T: R Chapman| OR: 77

66/1

Maiden who was in the process of finishing well held on final Rules outing at Perth in September. Nothing much to shout about in points subsequently. First run for yard after leaving Rebecca Menzies.

Form: FFP33-5

Presgrave^b,t¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 10-5| J: Angus Cheleda⁽⁵⁾| T: J D Frost| OR: 75

12/1

Poor maiden who was below form when 23¾ lengths seventh of 11 to Kapitaliste in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good to soft, 13/2) 14 days ago. Blinkers on for 1st time over jumps.

Form: P8/046-7

Miss Marette^h²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-2| J: James Davies| T: C J Down| OR: 71

25/1

Has little solid form, well held from out of the handicap over C&D (good) 21 days ago.

Form: 009P7-7

Non-Runners

Codebook²⁰

Weight: 10-8| Age: 4

T: Joe Ponting J: Charlie Hammond

Forecasts

Kapitaliste (3/1), Getaway Cory (5/1), Zoran (11/2), Chantilly Haze (6/1), Steady Away (15/2), Professor Calculus (17/2), Commander Miller (9/1), Presgrave (12/1), Miss Marette (25/1), Codebook (25/1), Kepy Blanc (28/1), Clouncerna (66/1)

ZORAN has been underwhelming so far over hurdles, but much better can be expected now going handicapping at a low level after a breathing operation/11 months off judged on his Flat ability, so he receives the vote. Commander Miller is respected back in handicap company after getting off the mark in a Warwick maiden, while Professor Calculus can also have a say in proceedings if seeing out this longer trip.