17:00 Newton Abbot

Thursday 21 August 2025

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Royal Air Force Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 17:01 | Winning time: 6m 32.54s

Fine By Me^t²⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-13| J: Jamie Brace⁽⁵⁾| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 99| D

6/1

Ran well with two second-place finishes earlier in the summer but disappointed when seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (7/2) 28 days ago. Jumping remains a concern.

Form: 1F8-227

Faded Fantasy^t⁴⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Jack Tudor| T: Christian Williams| OR: 98

9/2

Has shown improved form with two wins from last three hurdle starts. Won handicap hurdle at Worcester (9/2) in a field of 9 runners 45 days ago, pressing the leader before jumping on 3 out and always holding on. Should remain competitive at this level.

Form: 0481-41

Karavomylos^b³⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-11| J: S Bowen| T: M Bowen| OR: 97| BF

4/1

Won a Worcester handicap hurdle (5/2) in August 2023. Fifth of 10 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (4/1) 36 days ago, jumping poorly and never dangerous. Returns to hurdles where a previous success was achieved and could be more competitive with tongue strap removed.

Form: 312/445

Lelantos^p³⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 11-10| J: James Bowen| T: N J Henderson| OR: 96| CD

15/2

Showed some ability in recent hurdle starts, finishing 4th and 3rd, before pulling up in 10-runner handicap chase at Uttoxeter on most recent outing (11/1). Likely to fare better back over hurdles.

Form: 1U7/34P

Chief Black Robe⁶⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 11-9| J: David Bass| T: F Brennan| OR: 95| C

33/1

Failed to come on for his return when third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (16/1) 65 days ago, making little impression. Steps up in trip.

Form: 423P/43

Canastero⁸⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 10-11| J: M G Nolan| T: C J Gray| OR: 83

66/1

Modest hurdler for Philip Hobbs who achieved just poor form in 2 runs over fences in the spring of 2022. Absence under Rules since and pulled up on most recent outing in points. Looks best watched.

Form: 6F3-22P

Shibuya Song^v⁴⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 10-11| J: Harry Bannister| T: R T Phillips| OR: 83

9/1

Disappointing since last win, finishing fourth of 9 in hurdle at Worcester (11/2) in first-time visor 45 days ago when merely plugging on. Tends to race lazily and needs more enthusiasm.

Form: 1673-44

Danzini^t⁵⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 10-9| J: Adam Wedge| T: Kieran Burke| OR: 81| D

7/1

Finished third in handicap hurdles at Exeter and Fontwell last autumn but beat only one home in a C&D handicap from 3 lb out of the weights (9/1) on reappearance in June. Needs to bounce back.

Form: 19353-9

Testflight³²

Age: 8| Weight: 10-2| J: Tabitha Worsley⁽³⁾| T: Mrs S Gardner| OR: 74| CD

4/1

Won 4-runner handicap chase here (4/1) 32 days ago after finishing first in two similar events at this course. Now switching back to hurdles where previous form has been decidedly poor.

Form: U13221

Share A Moment⁷⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 10-2| J: Jack Stenhouse⁽⁷⁾| T: R Chapman| OR: 71

14/1

Made more impact than previously under Rules when 4th of 9 in handicap hurdle at this course (40/1) 78 days ago. Remains to be seen if able to back that effort up from 3 lb out of the weights.

Form: 9642-24

Non-Runners

Rubys Legacy⁴⁸

Weight: 12-0| Age: 6

T: D A Rees J: Callum Pritchard

Forecasts

Testflight (4/1), Karavomylos (4/1), Faded Fantasy (9/2), Fine By Me (6/1), Danzini (7/1), Lelantos (15/2), Shibuya Song (9/1), Share A Moment (14/1), Rubys Legacy (14/1), Chief Black Robe (33/1), Canastero (66/1)

KARAVOMYLOS returns to hurdles where a previous success was achieved and could be the answer for an in-form stable if recapturing his 2023 form. Faded Fantasy arrives in good shape after a convincing Worcester victory and is feared most, ahead of Lelantos.