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Wednesday 27 May 2026 Newton Abbot

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6 races 39 runners First off 14:53

Going Good Jumps Left-handed Sharp Headline 15:53 · £7,922

14:53

Stock Exe Building Supplies Mares' "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) ✓ Result

Class 4 2m167y ·Good ·£5,446 · 10 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Lady Kara

Age 5 · 11-7

442-31

Charlie Hammond 17%

Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole 11%

105

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11-7

5/2

Off the mark at the sixth attempt over hurdles when scoring by 9l in a Hereford novice (2m3f, good) two weeks ago; that was at 1-2 in a five-runner race but her main market rival was a clear second and she hit a personal best with that win; big player again under a penalty.

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Babs

Age 5 · 11-0

177-5

Kielan Woods 14%

Henry Oliver 8%

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105

11-0

9/4 4/1 2/1

Won on bumper debut (good) in October but she found things tough in Listed events in next two starts before a well-held fifth hurdling debut at Warwick (2m, good) this month; still early days and should have a future over jumps but she needs improvement.

AI verdict

SR 105 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Bontessony Doll

Age 7 · 11-0

James Davies 8%

Alan Jones 12%

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11-0

150/1 FCST 125/1

100-1 and she didn't get very far in a good-ground C&D novice event (unseated at first) on recent debut.

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100-1 and she didn't get very far in a good-ground C&D novice event (unseated at first) on recent debut.

G Whizz

Age 5 · 11-0

344-0

Lorcan Murtagh 8%

Harry Ryall 15%

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11-0

200/1 66/1 200/1

Some ability in points and a bumper but she started her hurdling career with heavy defeat at Warwick (2m, good; 125-1) three weeks ago; opposable.

AI verdict

SR 39 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 66/1.

Amhranai

Age 4 · 10-8

009-

James Best 9%

I Chanin 0%

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10-8

250/1 66/1 200/1

Tailed off in three bumpers for two different yards, with latest at Kempton (2m, good) in March; can only be watched on hurdling/stable debut.

AI verdict

SR 59 suggests ability but 66/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Frenati

Age 4 · 10-8

812-

Sam Twiston-Davies 17%

Anthony Honeyball 22%

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10-8

11/4 9/4 11/4

Thrice-raced filly; big improvement when winning a Stratford bumper (2m, soft) in March and she took another major step forward when a close second here (2m1f, good) last month; looks interesting now switched to hurdling and she has a good jumps pedigree.

AI verdict

Favourable weight of 10-8 gives a real edge in this handicap.

Lady Litigator

Age 4 · 10-8

1U62-

Jonathan Burke 15%

Anthony Honeyball 22%

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10-8

10/3

Mixed results in four bumper runs but she won on Newbury debut (2m, good to soft) in December and was runner-up at Wincanton (1m7f, good) last month; out of an unraced sister to a useful hurdler and she needs a close look on this switch to jumps.

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Minnie Belle

Age 4 · 10-8

580-

Sean Houlihan 8%

Sophie Leech 12%

10-8

100/1 66/1 80/1

Beaten 37l, 52l and 43l in three hurdle runs and last two have been at Stratford (2m, good) this spring; no appeal.

AI verdict

SR 57 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Princess Of Ballea

Age 4 · 10-8

353-

Harry Reed 14%

Daisy Hitchins 10%

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10-8

18/1 8/1 16/1

Three encouraging efforts in bumpers but she has taken a strong hold at times and her form isn't strong; out of a 2m hurdle winner but she needs plenty of progress on this switch to jumping.

AI verdict

SR 69 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Whodunit

Age 4 · 10-8

08-

Freddie Gingell 22%

Joe Tizzard 13%

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10-8

40/1 FCST 33/1

Finished down the field in two bumpers this spring, most recently when eighth of 12 here (2m1f, good) last month; wasn't beaten far in that race but she still needs a transformation on this switch to hurdling.

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15:23

Totnes And Bridgetown Races Company Ltd. Novices' Handicap Chase ✓ Result

Class 5 2m4f216y ·Good ·£4,225 · 5 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

It's A Breeze

Age 7 · 12-0

8526F-

Lorcan Williams 13%

Paul Nicholls 22%

12-0

4/1

0-9 over hurdles but he was runner-up off 1lb higher at Wincanton (3m) in March; fell four out on chase debut at Fontwell (2m3f, good) last month but he was close up in fourth when he departed; has claims if he can avoid any mishaps this time and he's in the mix for in-form yard.

AI verdict

SR 63 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Thickthorn Tom

Age 6 · 11-7

76P3-2

Harry Skelton 27%

Dan Skelton 22%

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11-7

6/4 FCST 3/2

Eight-race maiden but he's been placed in the last two of his three chase runs including when a clear second at Fontwell (2m3f, good; tongue-tie added) 13 days ago; looks interesting off the same mark here and he should have more to offer over fences; leading contender.

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Georges Street

Age 5 · 11-4

P559-6

Chad Bament(5) 22%

Harry Ryall 15%

11-4

15/2 8/1 13/2

Pulled up in three of his four points and he's been tailed in four runs over hurdles including a Warwick handicap (3m1f, good) this month; has plenty to prove and he needs a transformation on chase debut; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.

AI verdict

SR 57 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Roi Du Roume

Age 6 · 11-1

70734-

Brendan Powell 11%

Mickey Bowen 16%

11-1

15/8 9/4 7/4

Irish point winner who is 0-5 over hurdles but he's run respectably to reach the frame in two handicaps at Perth (3m/2m4f, good) this spring; mark hasn't budged but his latest run may have come too soon and he should have a future at this new discipline; shortlisted.

AI verdict

SR 57 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Senor Diaz

Age 7 · 10-7

/PPP5-

James Best 9%

Jimmy Frost 3%

10-7

40/1 33/1 40/1

13-race maiden who has been pulled up in both runs over fences (2m3f) and was tailed off back over hurdles at Exeter (2m, good) last time; opposable.

AI verdict

SR 48 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

15:53

Hugh Michelmore Memorial Handicap Chase (GBB Race) ✓ Result

Class 3 3m1f170y ·Good ·£7,922 · 5 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Snipe

Age 9 · 12-0

71416-

Harry Skelton 27%

Dan Skelton 22%

128

105

12-0

4/1 3/1 4/1

Record of 2-4 since switched to hunter chases in January and he ran well to finish six of 24 in the Foxhunters' at Aintree (2m5f) last month; on career-high mark back in a handicap but he hasn't been far off his best this year and he has won over 3m1f in the past; respected.

AI verdict

SR 105 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Time To Bite

Age 11 · 11-13

4132-1

Bryan Carver 13%

Chris Honour 18%

127

114

11-13

9/2 3/1 9/2

Admirable veteran who recorded his ninth chase win when making all to score from 2lb out of the weights at Fakenham (3m, good) this month; this is tougher off 4lb higher but he seems as good as ever as an 11yo and three of his wins have come at this track; key player.

AI verdict

SR 114 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Blackjack Magic

Age 11 · 11-11

P/544-

Sam Twiston-Davies 17%

Anthony Honeyball 22%

125

11-11

10/1 10/1 9/1

Well treated on old form but his last win was in November 2023 and he's generally struggled since then; has something to prove and all of his wins have come on good to soft or slower.

AI verdict

SR 99 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Moroder

Age 12 · 11-7

P3P42-

James Best 9%

Seamus Mullins 11%

121

100

11-7

10/1 13/2 17/2

Six-time chase winner who returned to form with a rallying second at Taunton (3m4f, good) last month; only 1lb higher here and has claims if he can build on that back in trip.

AI verdict

SR 100 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Rickety Bridge

Age 7 · 10-13

P/04-1

Freddie Gingell 22%

Paul Nicholls 22%

113

110

10-13

5/6 6/5 5/6

Point winner who was 1-8 over hurdles but he made a smooth transition to chasing when scoring over C&D (good; 13-2) three weeks ago; up 3lb but he travelled well for a long way last time and hit a personal best with that convincing success; interesting contender.

AI verdict

SR 110 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

16:23

Chris Wills Memorial Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle ✓ Result

Class 5 2m2f110y ·Good ·£3,961 · 9 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Reel Orange

Age 7 · 11-12

241-21

Freddie Gingell 22%

Joe Tizzard 13%

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11-12

2/1

Progressive mare who has form figures of 24121 since joining Joe Tizzard and both of those wins have been at Newton Abbot; 5lb higher than for her success over C&D (good) two weeks ago but she still looks feasibly treated and could continue on an upward curve; key player.

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St Lukes Chelsea

Age 5 · 11-6

55F35-

Sean Houlihan 8%

Robert Walford 2%

11-6

11/2 9/2 5/1

Modest form in six Flat runs and he's 0-11 over hurdles; beaten 11l when fifth at Taunton (2m, good; 15-8 favourite) in March but he went close there on his penultimate run and has claims if he recapture that form.

AI verdict

SR 68 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Ocean Heights

Age 9 · 11-6

/33/6-

Rian Corcoran(5) 15%

David Pipe 16%

11-6

7/1 15/2 6/1

Bumper and four-time Flat (1m2f/1m4f) winner who is ideally suited by fast ground; respectable fourth on AW when last seen in February and he's on a workable mark back over hurdles; needs close look for in-form yard.

AI verdict

SR 70 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Alberts Bay

Age 9 · 11-5

/3/7/3

James Best 9%

Jackie Du Plessis 12%

11-5

40/1 22/1 40/1

Failed to complete in three of his four Irish points; showed some ability on hurdling debut here (2m5f, heavy) in September 2023 but he's had just two since and has been tailed off in both of them; now goes handicapping but this 9yo has a lot to prove.

AI verdict

SR 65 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Getone

Age 7 · 11-5

0/634-

Harry Reed 14%

Daisy Hitchins 10%

11-5

16/1 25/1 14/1

7yo who has been beaten 24l or more in his five starts including three over hurdles; this is more realistic on handicap debut but he's taken a strong hold in his last two starts and he needs improvement with hood added.

AI verdict

SR 65 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Scoresby

Age 9 · 11-0

/181-1

Lorcan Murtagh 8%

Harry Ryall 15%

11-0

4/1 11/4 4/1

Six-time point winner who made it third-time lucky over hurdles when scoring on his handicap debut at Fontwell (2m3f, good) three weeks ago; up 5lb but that was a smooth success and the runner-up has franked that form since; respected.

AI verdict

SR 80 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Makinbecon

Age 6 · 10-6

4649-5

Callum Pritchard 14%

Barry Murphy 5%

10-6

17/2 12/1 17/2

Runner-up in two Irish points last spring but he's not made an impact in four hurdle runs including in a Ffos Las handicap (2m4f, good; 20-1) this month; still has low mileage but he needs to raise his game back in trip.

AI verdict

SR 66 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Saucats

Age 5 · 10-5

09454-

Ben Godfrey 11%

Joe Tickle 11%

10-5

6/1 17/2 11/2

Ran well to finish a clear fourth in a Taunton handicap (2m, good) last month; has each-way claims if he can back that up but he's not easy to predict and is still a maiden after 21 starts; cheekpieces added.

AI verdict

SR 70 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Blazing Gaden

Age 5 · 10-5

0665-P

David Noonan 8%

D. J. Jeffreys 9%

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10-5

33/1 FCST 28/1

Has struggled in all of his six runs including when pulled up in a Stratford handicap (2m, good to firm) ten days ago; 5lb out of the weights this time and he can only be watched.

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Has struggled in all of his six runs including when pulled up in a Stratford handicap (2m, good to firm) ten days ago; 5lb out of the weights this time and he can only be watched.

16:56

Mrs. Pamela Ann Dobbs Birthday Celebration Handicap Hurdle ✓ Result

Class 4 2m5f122y ·Good ·£5,281 · 6 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

American Sniper

Age 8 · 12-2

0324-5

Rian Corcoran(5) 15%

David Pipe 16%

117

12-2

3/1 10/3 5/2

Has patchy profile but he's well handicapped on his Taunton second (2m3f, good) in December and he may have needed his reappearance run at Hereford this month; this step back up in trip is no problem and he's one to keep an eye on for in-form yard.

AI verdict

SR 87 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Byzantium

Age 6 · 11-11

1144O-

Lorcan Williams 13%

Paul Nicholls 22%

112

11-11

3/1 5/2 3/1

Two hurdle wins last June and latest was over C&D (good); no joy in just three runs since but he was in lead when he ran out and crashed through the rails before the second-last at Wincanton (3m, good) last month; has possibilities if he can maintain his focus this time and he's well handicapped on his best form.

AI verdict

SR 93 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Impecunious

Age 7 · 11-7

/421-4

Bryan Carver 13%

I Chanin 0%

108

—

11-7

10/3 FCST 11/4

Two wins for Chris Down last year, with the first at Chepstow (2m3f, good) and latest at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good); well-held fourth of seven on recent stable debut at Worcester (2m5f) but he ran well for a long way and should benefit from that run; could be dangerous if he can get back near best.

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Ellerton

Age 6 · 11-4

71/6-1

Brendan Powell 11%

Joe Tizzard 13%

105

—

11-4

9/4

Made it 2-3 for Joe Tizzard when scoring back from another break at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good; 100-30) two weeks ago; up 5lb but that was a comfortable win from off the pace and this step back up in trip should be fine (first hurdle win was over 2m4f); big player.

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Chillhi

Age 6 · 10-13

1357-0

Callum Pritchard 14%

Barry Murphy 5%

100

10-13

33/1 33/1 25/1

Flat and dual hurdle winner for James Owen last summer but well beaten in three runs for new stable (Flat/hurdles) this spring; now 4lb lower than for his last success but he needs a major revival; blinkers return and visor is removed.

AI verdict

SR 84 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Sam's Amour

Age 9 · 10-8

5P66-P

Sean Houlihan 8%

Keiran Burke 13%

10-8

25/1 20/1 25/1

Triple hurdle winner (2m2f-2m5f) in 2024 but she's struggled in last six runs and was pulled up here (3m2f) three weeks ago; has plenty to prove and needs a big turnaround back in trip.

AI verdict

SR 79 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

17:30

Racing Foundation Supports Autism In Racing Handicap Hurdle ✓ Result

Class 4 3m2f105y ·Good ·£5,281 · 4 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Sea Invasion

Age 8 · 11-13

3851-4

Sam Twiston-Davies 17%

Anthony Honeyball 22%

114

—

11-13

15/8 FCST 32/17

Hurdle winner who made it 3-11 over fences when rallying well to score at Plumpton (3m2f, good) last month; however, he raced lazily and was well beaten when back over hurdles at Plumpton last night.

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Hurdle winner who made it 3-11 over fences when rallying well to score at Plumpton (3m2f, good) last month; however, he raced lazily and was well beaten when back over hurdles at Plumpton last night.

Supreme Yeats

Age 10 · 11-8

5808-1

Harry Skelton 27%

Dan Skelton 22%

109

11-8

13/8 7/4 3/2

Veteran who returned to form when landing a gamble with his smooth success over C&D (good; cheekpieces added) three weeks ago; up 6lb but he beat a clear second last time and he's still unexposed at this sort of trip; big player.

AI verdict

SR 94 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Belgarum

Age 8 · 11-3

35PP-1

Freddie Gingell 22%

Joe Tizzard 13%

104

—

11-3

4/1

Pulled up in his final two runs last year but he returned after wind surgery with a front-running win at Fontwell (2m3f, good; 22-1) this month; this is a different test but he won over fences here (3m2f) last spring and 3lb rise for that last success looks fair; respected.

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Renoir

Age 7 · 10-10

5437-6

David Noonan 8%

Ben Clarke 13%

—

10-10

6/1 FCST 9/2

On dangerous mark but he's 1-11 over hurdles and hasn't really fired since returning after wind surgery this spring; has a bit to prove and he's untried beyond 2m5f.

Spotlight

On dangerous mark but he's 1-11 over hurdles and hasn't really fired since returning after wind surgery this spring; has a bit to prove and he's untried beyond 2m5f.