17:03 Newton Abbot

Wednesday 31 May 2023

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newtonabbotracing.com Novices' Handicap Hurdle

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 5  |   2m 2f 110y  |   Good (Good to Firm in places)  |   13 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 17:03  |   Winning time: 4m 22.9s
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Horse A-Z
1
Horse silk
Charlie My Boy13
Age: 6|  Weight: 12-0| J: Harry Kimber(3)| T: Kieran Burke| OR:  98
9/4
Confirmed promise of yard debut effort when creditable second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, good to firm) 13 days ago, clear of rest. 5 lb rise fair and not taken lightly.
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2
Horse silk
Dame Prestigeh72
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-5| J: Daniel Sansom(3)| T: J W Mullins| OR:  89
40/1
Modest form in a pair of Perth maiden hurdles last summer for Gordon Elliott and yet to make an impact in 4 starts for current connections.
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3
Horse silk
Zoran16
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-3| J: Thomas Bellamy| T: Miss E C Lavelle| OR:  87
13/2
Still a maiden over hurdles and was too keen (on yard debut/return) when fifth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (15.8f, good, 14/1) 16 days ago. May come on from that but percentage call is to look elsewhere.
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4
Horse silk
Ballygoet182
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-3| J: James Davies| T: C J Down| OR:  87
7/1
Remains a maiden after 11 attempts but was in process of running well (may have been placed) when coming down at Exeter in March. Claims if building on that. Tongue strap on first time.
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6
Horse silk
Imperial Measure22
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-13| J: Isabel Williams(3)| T: Evan Williams| OR:  83
9/2
Made the frame in a couple of Ffos Las handicaps in recent months, latest when creditable third of 10 (15.8f, soft) 22 days ago. Remains low mileage and must enter calculations.
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7
Horse silk
Inspector Lynley155
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-12| J: Bryan Carver| T: N P Mulholland| OR:  82
50/1
No impact in bumpers or a trio of novice hurdles but may do better now sent handicapping.
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8
Horse silk
Hill Station25
Age: 4|  Weight: 10-11| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: Dr R D P Newland| OR:  87
22/1
Modest hurdler for Gary Moore who hasn't cut much ice on the Flat for current yard and was similar story when switched to this sphere at Uttoxeter latest.
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9
Horse silk
Testflight40
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-6| J: Sean Houlihan| T: Mrs S Gardner| OR:  76
3/1
Promising type. Back from 6 months off when respectable seventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (18.5f, good to soft) 40 days ago, travelling strongly. Entitled to build on that and is an interesting contender.
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10
Horse silk
Wellwillya34
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-2| J: Ben Godfrey(3)| T: Mrs H R J Nelmes| OR:  72
40/1
No impact in 4 starts over hurdles, including on Taunton handicap debut last month.
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11
Horse silk
Bay Sam Bella38
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-2| J: Mr James Jeavons(7)| T: A Gibbons| OR:  71
80/1
Uninspiring record between the flags and much the same in 4 starts over hurdles to date. 1 lb out of the handicap.
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12
Horse silk
Only Foolsh,t8
Age: 4|  Weight: 10-2| J: Philip Armson(3)| T: D Pipe| OR:  76
14/1
Fair Flat winner in France who wasn't disgraced when fifth of 10 on Huntingdon handicap debut (15.8f) last week. 2 lb out of the weights but not discounted.
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13
Horse silk
Lady Amyh,t83
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-2| J: James Best| T: Ella Pickard| OR:  63WS
40/1
Well held in bumpers for Laura Hurley and no show over hurdles for current yard. Sent handicapping now but claims not helped by being 9 lb out of the weights. Had wind operation.
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14
Horse silk
Galactic Glowh,t79
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-2| J: David Noonan| T: J Tickle| OR:  55
66/1
Modest on Flat nowadays and no real encouragement over hurdles last winter, albeit given a very considerate ride when down the field at Taunton last time. Best watched from 17 lb out of the handicap.
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Non-Runners

5
Horse silk
Shalott382
Weight: 11-1|  Age: 6
T: G Brown  J: Isabelle Ryder
NR

Forecasts

Charlie My Boy (9/4), Testflight (3/1), Imperial Measure (9/2), Shalott (5/1), Zoran (13/2), Ballygoe (7/1), Only Fools (14/1), Hill Station (22/1), Lady Amy (40/1), Wellwillya (40/1), Dame Prestige (40/1), Inspector Lynley (50/1), Galactic Glow (66/1), Bay Sam Bella (80/1)

Verdict

TESTFLIGHT is still relatively unexposed and shaped really well on his return at Exeter last month. He makes plenty of appeal. Charlie My Boy and Imperial Measure rate the principal dangers.

Previous Winners

2022
Kapitaliste
Weight: 11-0  |Age: 6
3/1

Prize Money

1st: £5,528.002nd: £2,547.003rd: £1,273.004th: £637.00

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