Racecards
16:20 Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot Racecourse On Facebook Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 2m 1f
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Surface: Turf
- £5,400 added
- Winner: £3,509
- 2nd: £1,030
- 3rd: £515
- 4th: £258
- Form 1476P0-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer Mrs S Leech
- Jockey Paul Moloney
in touch on inside, closer order on inside when mistake 5th, weakened next
Engai (GER)
56- Form 425235-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer D G Bridgwater
- Jockey Jake Hodson
held up towards rear, headway after 3 out, chased leaders 2 out, went 2nd at the last, stayed on same pace flat
- Form 35025-1
- Age 5
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer C L Tizzard
- Jockey A P McCoy
held up in mid-division, headway to 3rd 3 out, ridden and wanderd approaching 2 out, weakened to 4th and blundered last
- Form 0/4PP3-5
- Age 7
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer Alexandra Dunn
- Jockey Nick Scholfield
led to 3rd, chased leader until approaching 5th, weakened soon after, tailed off
- Form 43/1PP6-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 99
chased leader until led before 5th, headed on long run to 2 out, weakened and eased soon after
Witchesintune
101- Form 6/24404-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer Mrs H R J Nelmes
- Jockey S Thomas
struggling before 5th, always towards rear, tailed off
- Form 5348/8
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer Karen George
- Jockey Kevin Jones
always towards rear, in rear and struggling after 4th, tailed off when blundered 3 out
- Form 585P8-1
- Age 9
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer C J Down
- Jockey James Davies
chased leaders, led 3rd until approaching 5th, chased leaders until weakened quickly and eased before 2 out, tailed off
- Form 70545-P
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 92
mid-division, stayed on same pace approaching 2 out, plugged on flat
- Form 53763-1
- Age 9
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer H S Howe
- Jockey Giles Hawkins
chased leaders, hit 4th, went 2nd after 3 out, led on long run to next, driven and stayed on gamely from last
- Form 4124P-8
- Age 8
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer Nick Mitchell
- Jockey D A Jacob
towards rear, ridden and along after 4th, pushed along and outpaced after 3 out, plugged on flat
- Form 23/P-74
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer Karen George
- Jockey A Thornton
held up in rear, steady headway 5th, went 2nd before 2 out until last, one pace flat
Nishay (IRE)
15- Form F/452F-0
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer D A Rees
- Jockey Adam Wedge
Nonrunner
Verdict
Four of these have landed a prize in the past month, of which NOTHING IS FOREVER makes most appeal for a follow-up success. The nine-year-old hacked up at Wincanton on his first start for Chris Down, justifying strong market support in the process. Punished with a 17lb rise for that success, he still appeals as being well treated on the back of best form from the past.Trip and track will be ideal. Lord Of The Dunes gained a first hurdling success at Taunton and is another likely to appreciate this sharp circuit and there should be more to come from him after a handful of runs with Tony McCoy booked. Party Palace is a fair dual purpose sort for Stuart Howe and should go well despite a 6lb rise for a comfortable Exeter success but Titch Strider may find this trip rather too sharp as his recent success arrived over much further.
Formwatch
Tamarillo Grove (IRE) 100-1 (10-0) Always towards rear, 18th of 22, 44l behind Dark Lover (10-7) at Cheltenham 2m hcp (3) gs in Oct.
Engai (GER) 11-2 (11-6) In touch, ridden before 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 5th of 10, well behind Kim Tian Road (11-12) at Exeter 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Apr.
Lord Of The Dunes 6-4fav (11-4) Held up in touch, headway before 7th, led 3 out, ridden and jumped left last, ran on well, eased towards finish, won at Taunton 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf beating Lady Bridget (9-13) by 4l, 7 ran.
Regal County (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Led clear 2nd until 6th, headed well before next, weakened rapidly, tailed off, 5th of 8, well behind Clan William (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m NH mdn hdl (5) sft.
Umustbejoking (FR) 20-1 (11-10) Led until 2nd, remained prominent, effort 2 out, soon weakened, 6th of 11, 17l behind Bright Abbey (11-9) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Apr.
Witchesintune 11-1 (10-12) Held up in touch, not fluent 4th, ridden after next, no impression when left modest 4th 2 out, 4th of 11, 39l behind Alder Mairi (11-1) at Wincanton 2m mares NH nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
Jezza 20-1 (11-11) Mid-division, not fluent 3rd or 4th, weakened 3 out, tailed off, 8th of 12, well behind Chilworth Screamer (11-6) at Wincanton 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gf.
Nothing Is Forever (IRE) 7-2fav (10-1) Led 2nd, made rest, clear 2 out, ran on, won at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gf beating Dark Spirit (11-5) by 11l, 11 ran.
Palio Square (USA) 22-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, lost place 6th, well beaten 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by My Lad Percy (11-4) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gd, 13 ran.
Party Palace 9-2 (10-0) Held up in last pair, pushed along after 5th, headway approaching next, went 4th 2 out, staying on in close 2nd when left in lead last, soon clear, won at Exeter 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Apr beating Exiles Return (9-11) by 5l, 9 ran.
Kayfrou 5-1 (11-9) Always behind, 8th of 13, well behind Bells Of Berlin (10-6) at Wincanton 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf.
Call Me April 50-1 (10-11) Held up in rear, not fluent 2nd or 3rd, behind next, went remote 4th after 2 out, no chance with leaders, 4th of 9, 32l behind Amistress (10-11) at Wincanton 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gf.
Nishay (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Chased leaders on outside, lost place after 5th, weakened before 3 out, tailed off, last of 14, well behind Castlemorris King (11-4) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.
Titch Strider (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, headway after 3 out, challenged last, led and edged left flat, soon hung right, ran on, won at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gs beating Little Eaglet (10-12) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.