16:55 Newton Abbot

Friday 18 September 2026

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Tony McCarthy Handicap Chase

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 5  |   2m 4f 216y  |   Good  |   6 Runners  |   Turf
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Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
Horse silk
The Gypsy Daveyp161
Age: 8|  Weight: 12-0| J: Adam Wedge| T: Mrs C Williams| OR:  97| BF| D
Stopped the slide off a plummeting mark when runner-up in a weak race over C&D back in July. Failed to back up that effort despite a 7 lb turnaround with the winner 6 days later and he cannot be relied upon nowadays. First-time cheekpieces replace a visor.
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2
Horse silk
My Cullenp11
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-10| J: Paddy Hanlon(5)| T: J J Hanlon| OR:  93
Long-standing maiden who wasted no time getting back on track switched to British soil when 7 lengths second of 5 to Mr Mcwhinny over C&D (good) 11 days ago, racing freely at the head of affairs for much of the way. Meets that rival on 7 lb better terms here.
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3
Horse silk
Mr Mcwhinnyt4(ex 7)
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-7| J: Jack Andrews| T: T Ellis| OR:  83| CD
Has taken off for his new yard, recording a third win from his last 4 starts in 5-runner event at Sedgefield (19f, good) 4 days ago, cruising clear after taking over between the last 2. Carries a 7-lb penalty but still looking ahead of his mark, he's the one to beat.
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4
Horse silk
Rule Me Inp1130
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-3| J: Jack Tudor| T: Christian Williams| OR:  86
Fair hurdle winner but has yet to really threaten over the larger obstacles, once more not living up to market expectations when last seen at Southwell in May. Headgear goes on and interesting to see if he's supported again from a further reduced mark on his return.
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5
Horse silk
Vengeancet107
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-13| J: C O'Farrell| T: J D Frost| OR:  82
Long-standing maiden who struggled from out of the weights on chase bow over C&D back in early-June. Able to race off his proper mark now at least but still looks up against it.
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6
Horse silk
McGregors Charget11
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-12| J: Ben Godfrey| T: P Gundry| OR:  81
Perth scorer last summer (for Ella Pickard) who narrowly failed to repeat that feat having slipped to the same mark there (3m) last month, a tongue strap seemingly key to his revival. Below form over C&D 11 days ago though, a mixed round of jumping not helping. Best to look elsewhere.
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Forecasts

Mr Mcwhinny (10/11), Rule Me In (11/2), My Cullen (6/1), The Gypsy Davey (7/1), McGregors Charge (8/1), Vengeance (12/1)

Verdict

MR MCWHINNY hasn't looked back since joining this yard, recording a third success from his last 4 starts at Sedgefield on Monday. Remaining well treated under a 7-lb penalty, Tom Ellis' 8-y-o is strongly fancied to continue his winning spree. My Cullen enjoys a 7 lb turnaround with the selection from their recent C&D clash, but he may have to settle for silver again, with the returning Rule Me In best of the rest.

  1. Mr Mcwhinny4/7
  2. My Cullen8/1
  3. Rule Me In5/1

Prize Money

1st: £5,017.002nd: £2,308.003rd: £1,154.004th: £578.005th: £287.00

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