Newton Abbot Race 4 - Thatchers Handicap Hurdle
CLEAR STORM (5) did well under the circumstance to conclude her last campaign with a third at Taunton. Since switched yards and looks poised for a bold bid. OPTICALITY (8) returned to this sphere with a creditable fourth of fourteen display at Taunton last month while the third-placed has since won. Danger. DEXTER (2) might strip fitter third-up after a lengthy hiatus. Cannot be underestimated. THANKYOUANDPLEASE (1) might secure a placing.

Jockey: Bryan Carver
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last outing finished fourth in a small field at Plumpton on April 6 over 3200m, 15 len behind Public Enemy carrying 71.5kg at $10. Start before finished second in a small field at Exeter on March 23 over 4340m, 19 len behind Kayf Dancer with 73kg at $9.50. All set to improve.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 06/04/2025 | 14 | MHDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | Good | Conor O'Farrell | 71.5kg | 3:49.27 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $10.00 |
2/3 | 23/03/2025 | 17 | MHDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Exeter | 4349m | Good Firm | James Best | 73kg | 5:33.40 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $9.50 |
4/5 | 06/03/2025 | 46 | WFA HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Wincanton | 3986m | Good Soft | James Best | 71kg | 5:09.52 | - | 0 |
| 37.0L | $51.00 |
2/6 | 19/01/2025 | 56 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Y | A Harney | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |
99/13 | 24/11/2024 | 197 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
99/10 | 11/05/2024 | 21 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Toomebridge P2p | 4828m | Good | J J Walsh | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
99/9 | 20/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Y | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: David Bass
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished fourth in a small field at Ludlow on March 20 over 3200m, 13 len behind Homme D'un Soir carrying 67.5kg at $15. Second-up ran last in a small field at this track on April 10 over 3280m, 11 len behind Yes Indeed carrying 66.5kg at $3.80. Fitter now and making headway every start. Has ability and is worth another chance.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/3 | 10/04/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $20,300.00 | Newton Abbot | 3287m | Good | Jack Hogan | 66.5kg | 3:52.77 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $3.75 |
4/5 | 20/03/2025 | 556 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 67.5kg | 4:00.37 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $15.00 |
6/12 | 11/09/2023 | 23 | HDLE CL3 COND H 5U | $62,180.00 | Clairefontaine | 3600m | Soft | Roisin Leech | 66kg | 4:21.10 | - | 0 |
| 9.6L | $7.70 |
6/7 | 19/08/2023 | 23 | HDLE HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Roisin Leech | 62.5kg | 3:52.85 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $23.00 |
12/16 | 27/07/2023 | 26 | LR HCP HDLE H 5U | $181,220.00 | Clairefontaine | 3600m | Soft | Gaetan Masure | 66.5kg | 4:13.00 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $15.00 |
11/11 | 01/07/2023 | 11 | HCP HDLE H 5U | $155,990.00 | Dieppe | 3800m | Soft | James Reveley | 68.5kg | 4:37.09 | - | 0 |
| 39.8L | $5.30 |
3/9 | 20/06/2023 | 122 | HDLE CL2 H 5U | $65,680.00 | Clairefontaine | 3600m | Soft | Bertrand Lestrade | 68kg | 4:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $9.70 |
2/12 | 18/02/2023 | 21 | CLM STPLE H 5U | $29,280.00 | Angers | 3800m | Soft | Matthieu Havart | 68kg | 4:42.72 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
0/9 | 28/01/2023 | 91 | STPLE CL3 H 6 | $56,600.00 | Pau | 3900m | Soft | Angelo Zuliani | 68kg | 5:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.30 |
9/15 | 29/10/2022 | 20 | HCP HDLE H 5 | $142,640.00 | Compiegne | 3600m | Soft | Angelo Zuliani | 71.5kg | 4:14.77 | - | 0 |
| 11.9L | $17.00 |
0/12 | 09/10/2022 | 390 | LR HCP HDLE H 5U | $150,150.00 | Auteuil | 3900m | Soft | Theo Chevillard | 65kg | 4:34.94 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Joe Anderson
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fourth of 8 starters at Plumpton on April 6 over 3200m, 7 len behind Tara Iti carrying 75kg at $6.50. Before that finished sixth of 14 runners at Taunton on March 25 over 3300m, 10 len behind Mr Zee with 75kg at $8.50. Rates well. Certainly worth including.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 06/04/2025 | 12 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,380.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | Good | Joe Anderson | 75kg | 3:40.91 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
6/14 | 25/03/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good | Fergus Gillard | 75kg | 4:02.36 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $8.50 |
2/11 | 06/03/2025 | 49 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Good Soft | Joe Anderson | 73.5kg | 3:54.50 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
10/17 | 16/01/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Good Soft | Fergus Gillard | 74.5kg | 3:44.07 | - | 0 |
| 22.3L | $7.00 |
5/15 | 26/12/2024 | 16 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,610.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Good Soft | Luke Scott | 70.5kg | 3:50.55 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $9.00 |
3/9 | 10/12/2024 | 28 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,350.00 | Fontwell Park | 3567m | Soft | Fergus Gillard | 75.5kg | 4:46.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $8.00 |
4/6 | 12/11/2024 | 20 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Fergus Gillard | 74.5kg | 3:55.17 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $5.50 |
8/9 | 23/10/2024 | 130 | HDLE HCP 3U | $15,610.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | Theo Gillard | 73.5kg | 3:48.50 | - | 0 |
| 40.3L | $29.00 |
8/8 | 15/06/2024 | 31 | APP HCP 4U | $10,340.00 | Bath | 3419m | Good Soft | Fred Daly | 56kg | 3:52.06 | - | 6 |
| 39.3L | $9.00 |
4/11 | 15/05/2024 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good | Fergus Gillard | 71.5kg | 3:39.40 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $6.50 |
3/16 | 24/04/2024 | 5 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | Fergus Gillard | 76kg | 4:02.19 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: C O'farrell
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after three months. Finished off last campaign 3 of 10 runners at Taunton January 8 over 3300m, slow track; 3 len behind Ironed Out with 64.5kg at $13. Previous preparation first-up won by a head Nottingham May 10 over 2000m defeating Fougere carrying 57kg at $6.50. Kept fresh for this and looks tough to beat.
Last Starts 102 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 08/01/2025 | 27 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $16,340.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Soft | Lorcan Murtagh | 64.5kg | 4:21.72 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
4/8 | 12/12/2024 | 13 | JHDLE MDN 3U | $11,990.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Lorcan Murtagh | 66.5kg | 4:05.12 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
0/10 | 29/11/2024 | 51 | LR OPEN F 3 | $81,670.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Lorcan Murtagh | 70kg | 4:01.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |
6/12 | 09/10/2024 | 42 | JHDLE MDN F 3 | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good | Lorcan Murtagh | 70kg | 3:47.26 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $15.00 |
6/7 | 28/08/2024 | 54 | HCP F 3U | $15,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Cieren Fallon | 61kg | 2:33.88 | - | 2 |
| 8.8L | $17.00 |
3/11 | 05/07/2024 | 8 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Haydock Park | 2011m | Good | Adam Farragher | 60.5kg | 2:11.12 | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
2/6 | 27/06/2024 | 21 | HCP F 3U | $13,610.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2212m | Good | James Doyle | 58.5kg | 2:28.17 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.25 |
5/6 | 06/06/2024 | 27 | HCP 3 | $17,510.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Cieren Fallon | 58kg | 2:05.27 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
1/8 | 10/05/2024 | 126 | HCP F 3U | $14,520.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Good | Cieren Fallon | 57kg | 2:10.27 | - | 8 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
3/11 | 05/01/2024 | 16 | MDN 3 | $13,250.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Marquand | 57kg | 1:43.61 | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
3/9 | 20/12/2023 | 42 | NOV 2 | $11,980.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Adam Farragher | 57kg | 1:39.04 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $3.00 |

Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished fifth in a small field at Ludlow on April 2 over 3200m, 52 len behind D Day Arvalenreeva carrying 70kg at $34. Run before finished sixth of 7 runners at Fakenham on March 14 over 3200m, 26 len behind Dinofromberlais carrying 65kg at $5. Needs to do more. Hard to have on recent offerings.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 02/04/2025 | 19 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $13,610.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good | Richie McLernon | 70kg | 3:41.88 | - | 0 |
| 52.0L | $34.00 |
6/7 | 14/03/2025 | 24 | MHDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Conor O'Farrell | 65kg | 4:04.16 | - | 0 |
| 26.8L | $5.00 |
5/9 | 18/02/2025 | 14 | MHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good Soft | Conor O'Farrell | 64.5kg | 4:24.92 | - | 0 |
| 21.8L | $34.00 |
7/11 | 04/02/2025 | 128 | HDLE M 4U | $23,780.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Soft | Conor O'Farrell | 65.5kg | 4:25.80 | - | 0 |
| 33.8L | $26.00 |
7/8 | 29/09/2024 | 8 | HCP 3U | $23,590.00 | Epsom Downs | 2414m | Heavy | Grace McEntee | 58.5kg | 2:48.35 | - | 2 |
| 22.0L | $17.00 |
2/8 | 21/09/2024 | 78 | APP HCP 3U | $23,090.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Good Firm | Jack Callan | 68kg | 1:56.30 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
1/9 | 05/07/2024 | 16 | SELL 3U | $11,800.00 | Beverley | 1709m | Good Firm | Pat Cosgrave | 60kg | 1:45.11 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
3/8 | 19/06/2024 | 4 | HCP F 3U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 2011m | Soft | Grace McEntee | 61kg | 2:05.20 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $2.20 |
1/7 | 15/06/2024 | 3 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Bath | 2011m | Good | Pat Cosgrave | 59.5kg | 2:12.45 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $2.00 |
1/9 | 12/06/2024 | 141 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Soft | Pat Cosgrave | 62kg | 1:27.59 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
8/9 | 23/01/2024 | 27 | MDN 35 | $13,250.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Adam Farragher | 53kg | 1:42.44 | - | 1 |
| 10.5L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Ellis Collier
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation 10 of 12 starters at Exeter October 22 over 3500m, 54 len behind Wellwillya carrying 65.5kg at $34. Previously first up; 5 of 7 starters at this track May 20 over 3700m, 27 len behind Clearance with 64kg at $5. Hard to have in this field.
Last Starts 180 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/12 | 22/10/2024 | 61 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,160.00 | Exeter | 3520m | Good Soft | Ellis Collier | 65.5kg | 4:22.00 | - | 0 |
| 54.8L | $34.00 |
0/13 | 22/08/2024 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,330.00 | Newton Abbot | 5330m | Good | Bryony Frost | 70.5kg | 6:19.72 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
8/12 | 21/07/2024 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,650.00 | Newton Abbot | 3722m | Good Soft | Olive Nicholls | 73.5kg | 4:27.09 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $23.00 |
9/10 | 25/06/2024 | 36 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $20,850.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | Good | Olive Nicholls | 71.5kg | 3:54.58 | - | 0 |
| 25.8L | $11.00 |
5/7 | 20/05/2024 | 78 | HDLE HCP 4U | $22,960.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | Good | Cameron Iles | 64kg | 4:30.30 | - | 0 |
| 27.8L | $5.00 |
5/5 | 03/03/2024 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Soft | B Frost | 70.5kg | 4:11.53 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $23.00 |
5/9 | 06/02/2024 | 171 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,330.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | Ellis Collier | 66kg | 4:13.85 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $126.00 |
10/13 | 19/08/2023 | 53 | HCP 3U | $19,330.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Good Soft | Charles Bishop | 62kg | 2:36.82 | - | 8 |
| 24.5L | $41.00 |
6/7 | 27/06/2023 | 31 | HCP 3U | $19,330.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 63kg | 2:33.31 | - | 3 |
| 21.8L | $6.00 |
6/10 | 27/05/2023 | 15 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Chester | 2514m | Good | Benoit De La Sayette | 61.5kg | 2:41.91 | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $3.00 |
1/11 | 12/05/2023 | 42 | APP HCP 4U | $35,890.00 | Chester | 2514m | Soft | Benoit De La Sayette | 62kg | 2:50.20 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |

Jockey: David Noonan
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished fourth of 14 runners at Taunton on March 25 over 3300m, 3 len behind Mr Zee carrying 66kg at $23. Start before finished fifth of 8 starters at Wolverhampton on February 25 over 1900m, 4.5 len behind City Escape carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Leading contender.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/14 | 25/03/2025 | 28 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good | Alan Johns | 66kg | 4:02.36 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $23.00 |
5/8 | 25/02/2025 | 25 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 59.5kg | 2:00.68 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
3/9 | 31/01/2025 | 42 | HCP 4U | $11,950.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 2:47.76 | - | 9 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
10/10 | 20/12/2024 | 50 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 59kg | 2:37.26 | - | 5 |
| 96.3L | $7.50 |
2/9 | 31/10/2024 | 26 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 58.5kg | 2:23.47 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
2/9 | 05/10/2024 | 169 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 59.5kg | 2:42.38 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $34.00 |
7/8 | 19/04/2024 | 24 | NHDLE HCP M 4U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | Cameron Iles | 67kg | 4:23.90 | - | 0 |
| 36.3L | $7.00 |
11/14 | 26/03/2024 | 12 | APP HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 59.5kg | 2:40.64 | - | 6 |
| 6.8L | $8.50 |
1/6 | 14/03/2024 | 29 | HCP 4U | $20,330.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | S B Kirrane | 59.5kg | 2:25.24 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
4/12 | 14/02/2024 | 37 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | NS | Rhys Clutterbuck | 61kg | 2:25.68 | - | 13 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
5/13 | 08/01/2024 | 53 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $16,610.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Soft | Sean Houlihan | 72kg | 4:13.50 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Adam Wedge
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming finished eighth of 9 starters at Hereford on March 8 over 3200m, 121 len behind Greatness Awaits carrying 68kg at $11. Second-up pulled up at Stratford-On-Avon on March 29 over 3300m. Expect he will not threaten.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/10 | 29/03/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good | Adam Wedge | 68kg | 3:59.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
8/9 | 08/03/2025 | 86 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Conor Ring | 68kg | 4:03.24 | - | 0 |
| 121.5L | $11.00 |
3/6 | 12/12/2024 | 29 | WFA HDLE HUNT 3U | $16,790.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good | Conor Ring | 70kg | 4:12.69 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $101.00 |
6/7 | 13/11/2024 | 12 | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,340.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 70kg | 4:24.74 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $81.00 |
0/6 | 01/11/2024 | - | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,340.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Adam Wedge | 70kg | 4:22.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |