Newton Abbot Race 2 - Harry & Peg's Silver Wedding Anniversary Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
HOWTH (1) delivered a 17L demolition job at the trip here last month to make it three from four over hurdles since switching to the Tom Lacey yard with all three wins coming under Stan Sheppard. Can follow up with another bold bid. SARATOGA LASS (4) improved on her second start for Fergal O'Brien to get off the mark with a comfortable 1L Uttoxeter success from the front. Bang there again. HAPTICS (2) is a four-time flat victor who merits consideration back in this sphere. Market instructive. TOP TIER GOSSIP (6) has place credentials.

Jockey: Stan Sheppard
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Freshened for 47 days. Last run came from midfield to post a big 17 len win. This track on July 14 over 3400m defeating Max Of Stars with 75.5kg at $4 in a hurdle. The run before held ground to the line finished third of 9 starters at Uttoxeter on June 29 over 3200m, 8 len behind Tara Iti carrying 76kg at $4.50. Looks a strong winning hope.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/4 | 14/07/2025 | 15 | HCP HDLE 3U | $17,590.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 75.5kg | 3:52.60 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $4.00 |
3/9 | 29/06/2025 | 28 | HCP HDLE 4U | $29,950.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 76kg | 3:42.45 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $4.50 |
1/4 | 01/06/2025 | 23 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 74.5kg | 4:02.41 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.62 |
1/6 | 09/05/2025 | 211 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $12,700.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 71.5kg | 4:12.36 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.33 |
3/9 | 10/10/2024 | 24 | HCP 3U | $17,530.00 | Southwell | 2835m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 63kg | 3:03.52 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
4/8 | 16/09/2024 | 22 | HCP 3U | $20,300.00 | Kempton Park | 3216m | NS | Tom Marquand | 64.5kg | 3:31.50 | 7-8-4 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $9.00 |
8/8 | 25/08/2024 | 30 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Goodwood | 3218m | Good Soft | Rossa Ryan | 62.5kg | 3:39.56 | 3-5-8 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $23.00 |
5/9 | 26/07/2024 | 27 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Ascot Uk | 3218m | Good | Jason Watson | 63.5kg | 3:32.82 | - | 5 |
| 7.8L | $23.00 |
15/20 | 29/06/2024 | 92 | HCP 3U | $272,240.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | NS | Marco Ghiani | 53.5kg | 3:27.59 | 6-5-15 | 9 |
| 19.3L | $17.00 |
4/13 | 29/03/2024 | 25 | HCP 4U | $272,240.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 53.5kg | 3:32.72 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $34.00 |
1/8 | 04/03/2024 | 9 | HCP 4U | $26,860.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 63.5kg | 3:01.23 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished fifth of 8 starters at Wolverhampton on August 19 over 2400m, 7 len behind Percy Jones carrying 64.5kg at $5.50. Start before ran last at Chepstow on August 7 over 2400m, 41 len behind Beylerbeyi with 56.5kg at $23. Contender under these conditions.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 19/08/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $13,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 64.5kg | 2:36.00 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $5.50 |
12/12 | 07/08/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Chepstow | 2414m | Good Soft | Kevin Stott | 56.5kg | 2:34.42 | 9-10-12 | 4 |
| 41.5L | $23.00 |
4/5 | 18/07/2025 | 30 | HCP 3U | $18,630.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2428m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 64kg | 2:37.27 | 2-1-4 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
6/7 | 18/06/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Ripon | 2414m | Good | Mark Winn | 61kg | 2:32.47 | 5-6-6 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
2/8 | 05/06/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $18,630.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2630m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 61kg | 2:53.86 | 5-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
5/6 | 17/05/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Doncaster | 2916m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 61.5kg | 3:22.06 | 4-6-5 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
3/6 | 03/05/2025 | 212 | HCP 4U | $19,930.00 | Doncaster | 2392m | Good Firm | Lewis Edmunds | 61kg | 2:37.96 | 5-5-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
6/7 | 03/10/2024 | 26 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Daniel Tudhope | 64.5kg | 2:42.70 | 3-4-6 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $19.00 |
5/5 | 07/09/2024 | 75 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Thirsk | 2414m | Good | David Nolan | 65kg | 2:39.10 | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $4.50 |
9/16 | 24/06/2024 | 22 | HCP CL2 4U | $86,600.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2000m | Soft | Clement Lecoeuvre | 59.5kg | 2:12.79 | - | 16 |
| 5.4L | $34.00 |
12/13 | 02/06/2024 | 22 | HCP CL1 4U | $122,550.00 | Chantilly | 2400m | SH | Clement Lecoeuvre | 57kg | 2:32.93 | - | 3 |
| 24.7L | $20.00 |

Jockey: David Noonan
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Freshened for 36 days. First-up after three months made ground from midfield; ran last at Uttoxeter on July 25 over 3200m, 44 len behind Soul Limbo with 71kg at $51. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Upcott Cross on May 11 over 4800m. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 25/07/2025 | 75 | HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | David Noonan | 71kg | 3:52.20 | 5-9-10 | 0 |
| 44.0L | $51.00 |
99/5 | 11/05/2025 | 42 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Upcott Cross P2p | 4828m | Good Firm | Rian Corcoran | 76kg | 6:24.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
99/8 | 30/03/2025 | 91 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Trebudannon P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Rian Corcoran | 76kg | 6:11.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
99/13 | 29/12/2024 | 329 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Chaddesley Corbett P2p | 4023m | Heavy | Rian Corcoran | 76kg | 5:05.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
4/12 | 04/02/2024 | 14 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballinaboola P2p | 4828m | Y | D Higgins | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $1.00 |
5/10 | 21/01/2024 | 50 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Soft | D Higgins | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $1.00 |
99/9 | 02/12/2023 | 42 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | D Higgins | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
3/11 | 21/10/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | D Higgins | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 49.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Fern O'brien
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished fourth of 7 starters at Market Rasen on June 2 over 3740m, 8 len behind Queensworthy with 71.5kg at $13. Second-up won by 1.3 len Uttoxeter on July 16 over 3200m defeating Joueuse Royale carrying 71.5kg at $6 in a hurdle. Fitter now and making headway every start. Rates strongly.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 16/07/2025 | 44 | MHDLE M 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | 3:53.70 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
4/7 | 02/06/2025 | 1086 | OPEN HDLE MDN M 4U | $12,920.00 | Market Rasen | 3749m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | 4:40.72 | 6-5-4 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $13.00 |
3/10 | 12/06/2022 | 14 | FLAT M 4U | $16,110.00 | Downpatrick | 3479m | GY | J Reddington | 71.5kg | 4:17.10 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
3/14 | 29/05/2022 | 43 | FLAT M 4U | $17,750.00 | Punchestown | 3219m | Good | J Reddington | 68.5kg | 4:00.70 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |
6/14 | 16/04/2022 | 34 | FLAT M 47 | $22,190.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | GY | J Reddington | 71.5kg | 4:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $13.00 |
2/5 | 13/03/2022 | 22 | FLAT M 47 | $17,860.00 | Naas | 3091m | Soft | J Reddington | 68.5kg | 4:02.10 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $34.00 |
6/13 | 19/02/2022 | 33 | FLAT M 47 | $17,430.00 | Gowran Park | 3420m | Heavy | J Reddington | 71.5kg | 4:40.60 | - | 0 |
| 29.5L | $17.00 |
4/11 | 17/01/2022 | 29 | FLAT M 57 | $17,160.00 | Punchestown | 3219m | Soft | J Reddington | 71.5kg | 4:19.60 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $29.00 |
5/10 | 19/12/2021 | 22 | FLAT M 47 | $17,430.00 | Thurles | 3224m | GY | J Reddington | 71.5kg | 4:06.70 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $19.00 |
6/12 | 27/11/2021 | 21 | FLAT 57 | $15,460.00 | Fairyhouse | 3219m | Good | J Reddington | 71kg | 3:54.50 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $23.00 |
4/13 | 06/11/2021 | 205 | FLAT M 47 | $17,000.00 | Naas | 3219m | SY | J Reddington | 71kg | 3:57.60 | - | 0 |
| 30.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Bryan Carver
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign 2 in a small field at Trebudannon April 21 over 4000m, behind Knock Off Soxs carrying 71.5kg. When resuming last campaign didn't finish the race at Wadebridge January 12 over 4800m. Fully tested.
Last Starts 130 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 21/04/2025 | 29 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Trebudannon P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | Rian Corcoran | 71.5kg | 5:05.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
99/7 | 23/03/2025 | 49 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Kilworthy P2p | 4828m | Good Firm | Rian Corcoran | 70kg | 5:51.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
5/9 | 02/02/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Milborne St Andrew P2p | 4023m | Dead | Rian Corcoran | 66.5kg | 5:28.80 | - | 0 |
| 50.0L | $11.00 |
99/12 | 12/01/2025 | 231 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Wadebridge P2p | 4828m | Soft | Rian Corcoran | 66.5kg | 6:22.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
0/10 | 26/05/2024 | 14 | HDLE CL5 CF 3 | $22,910.00 | Sable-Sur-Sarthe | 3700m | Good | Esteban Metivier | 69kg | 4:43.43 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
5/7 | 12/05/2024 | - | HDLE UNR CF 3 | $42,550.00 | Chateaubriant | 3550m | Soft | Clement Lefebvre | 68kg | 4:17.68 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Tristan Durrell
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign 5 of 8 runners at Bangor-On-Dee June 6 over 3300m, 39 len behind Solent Gateway carrying 68.5kg at $5. Previously first up; 3 of 8 runners at Worcester May 13 over 4000m, 14 len behind Hard Dealt carrying 71kg at $13. Needs to have made sharp improvement to feature.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 06/06/2025 | 24 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Good | Harry Skelton | 68.5kg | 4:04.49 | 3-4-5 | 0 |
| 39.3L | $5.00 |
3/8 | 13/05/2025 | 172 | OPEN HDLE M 4U | $14,210.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 5:08.37 | 6-4-3 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $13.00 |
6/6 | 22/11/2024 | 46 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $18,150.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good | Harry Skelton | 67.5kg | 3:47.89 | 3-6-6 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $34.00 |
2/5 | 07/10/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $12,700.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 67kg | 3:57.03 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $3.25 |