15:55 Newton Abbot

Thursday 22 August 2024

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Newton Abbot Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 2  |   2m 75y  |   Good (Good to Firm in places)  |   4 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:55  |   Winning time: 3m 52.15s
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Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
Horse silk
Matterhornt32
Age: 6|  Weight: 12-0| J: N de Boinville| T: P F Nicholls| OR:  147| D
4/11
Dual novice hurdle winner who has taken very well to chasing, making it 4 from 4 in this sphere when scoring in impressive style at Stratford (17f, good) last month. The one to beat with the potential of even better still to come.
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Timeform
2
Horse silk
Fringill Dikeb33
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-8| J: Charlie Hammond| T: Jedd O'Keeffe| OR:  141| D
11/4
Quickly made up into a better chaser than hurdler last season, winning his first 3 starts over fences. Added to his tally at Bangor (17.4f, good) in May before a good second at Uttoxeter, so he can leave a lesser effort over hurdles last time behind him.
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Timeform
3
Horse silk
Grey Diamondt47
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-2| J: Theo Gillard| T: D McCain Jnr| OR:  135| D
18/1
Useful handicap chaser at best but little impact for Gordon Elliott in 2023/24. Hinted at a revival when fifth of 7 at Punchestown (16.2f, good) in June, though well held over hurdles on his latest outing. Back chasing on first start for new yard.
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Timeform
4
Horse silk
Scottsdale5
Age: 11|  Weight: 10-2| J: James Best| T: P Winks| OR:  66| D
80/1
Hurdles winner who remains without a victory over fences in 17 attempts. Has refound some form at a lower level this season, third at Market Rasen (21.4f, good to firm) 5 days ago, but he's a long way out of the weights in this contest.
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Timeform

Forecasts

Matterhorn (4/11), Fringill Dike (11/4), Grey Diamond (18/1), Scottsdale (80/1)

Verdict

MATTERHORN has progressed with each of his 4 starts over fences so far, maintaining his unbeaten record when cruising clear at Stratford last time, so he holds leading claims with even more still to offer. Fringill Dike is a much better chaser than hurdler, winning 4 of his 7 starts in this sphere, and looks the biggest threat.

  1. Matterhorn4/11
  2. Fringill Dike11/4
  3. Grey Diamond18/1

Prize Money

1st: £13,202.002nd: £6,075.003rd: £3,038.004th: £1,520.005th: £758.00

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