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: 15:55Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 3m 52.15s
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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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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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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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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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Forecasts
Matterhorn (4/11), Fringill Dike (11/4), Grey Diamond (18/1), Scottsdale (80/1)
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.
- Matterhorn4/11
- Fringill Dike11/4
- Grey Diamond18/1
Prize Money
1st: £13,202.002nd: £6,075.003rd: £3,038.004th: £1,520.005th: £758.00
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