Newton Abbot Race 4 - Dartmoor Magazine Handicap Hurdle
DICKENS (2) dominated on stable debut recording a 13L success at Hexham. Followed up with a 4L victory at Cartmel. Bad mistake tackling the last cost him a placing at Hexham in latest. Can bounce back with a bold showing. Dan Skelton-trains TOP GUY (3) who is expected to progress now entering handicap company and requires a market check. MOJO EGO (5) arrives off the back of consecutive runner-up efforts tackling the trip at Cartmel. In the mix. BOOK OF SECRETS (1) boasts solid place chances.

Jockey: Leah Noreci
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished seventh of 9 starters at Cartmel on August 23 over 3400m, 12 len behind Grey Skies with 69.5kg at $5.50. The start before that; finished third of 11 runners at Cartmel on July 19 over 3400m, 6 len behind Winds Of Winter with 64.5kg at $6. Rates well. Strong each-way hope.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 23/08/2025 | 35 | HCP HDLE 3U | $37,480.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Good | Charlotte Jones | 69.5kg | 4:08.66 | 3-5-7 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $5.50 |
3/11 | 19/07/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 3U | $44,740.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Good | Leah Noreci | 64.5kg | 4:06.65 | 5-5-3 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
2/10 | 27/06/2025 | 20 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $14,110.00 | Cartmel | 3461m | Soft | Natasha Cookson | 73.5kg | 4:26.90 | 7-4-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
3/8 | 07/06/2025 | 342 | HCP HDLE 4U | $20,300.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good Soft | Leah Noreci | 68kg | 4:12.88 | 7-4-3 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
3/12 | 30/06/2024 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Good | Danny McMenamin | 64.5kg | 4:08.97 | 10-2-3 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $21.00 |
5/9 | 01/06/2024 | 268 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,700.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Heavy | Leah Noreci | 66kg | 4:14.94 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
2/8 | 07/09/2023 | 19 | NHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | Robert Dunne | 73kg | 3:47.55 | - | 0 |
| 47.0L | $6.50 |
4/10 | 19/08/2023 | 13 | NHDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | P Armson | 71.5kg | 4:06.96 | - | 0 |
| 28.5L | $4.50 |
1/10 | 06/08/2023 | 19 | MHDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good Soft | C Todd | 71.5kg | 4:12.38 | - | 0 |
| 27.0L | $1.73 |
2/9 | 18/07/2023 | 15 | NHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | C Todd | 71kg | 4:02.22 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
4/7 | 03/07/2023 | 29 | NHDLE SELL 4U | $14,520.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | C Todd | 70kg | 4:02.60 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Luke Scott
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last start finished third of 7 runners at Hexham on August 27 over 3200m, 4 len behind Gemini Man carrying 73kg at $1.70. Start before to post a big 4 len win. Cartmel on June 29 over 4400m defeating Evies Court carrying 73kg at $2.50 in a hurdle. Will take some beating.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 27/08/2025 | 59 | HCP HDLE 4U | $20,240.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Good | Luke Scott | 73kg | 4:08.12 | 7-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.73 |
1/8 | 29/06/2025 | 7 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Cartmel | 4425m | Good Soft | Luke Scott | 73kg | 5:49.83 | 5-2-1 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $2.50 |
1/9 | 22/06/2025 | 47 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,790.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good | Luke Scott | 76kg | 4:07.45 | 5-3-1 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $5.50 |
3/11 | 06/05/2025 | 15 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good | Philip Armson | 73kg | 3:48.22 | 10-5-3 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $9.00 |
5/10 | 21/04/2025 | 39 | HCP HDLE 4U | $33,540.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good | Philip Armson | 68.5kg | 3:49.97 | 6-4-5 | 0 |
| 13.8L | $5.00 |
1/13 | 13/03/2025 | 72 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,790.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good Soft | Philip Armson | 73.5kg | 5:15.44 | 9-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
0/11 | 31/12/2024 | 63 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good Soft | Philip Armson | 70kg | 4:16.32 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.60 |
5/14 | 29/10/2024 | 530 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 71kg | 4:10.43 | 10-4-5 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
4/12 | 18/05/2023 | 50 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,700.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | Thomas Bellamy | 74.5kg | 4:14.51 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
3/6 | 29/03/2023 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,310.00 | Market Rasen | 3333m | Good Soft | Thomas Bellamy | 72kg | 4:18.15 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $4.60 |
5/12 | 02/03/2023 | 16 | NHDLE 4U | $16,100.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | Good | Thomas Bellamy | 70kg | 3:52.90 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after seven months. Finished off last preparation 4 in a small field at Wetherby February 26 over 3900m, slow track; 21 len behind Wade Out with 71kg at $23. Previously first up; didn't finish the race at Ballindenisk P2p December 1 over 4828m. Leading contender and should feature.
Last Starts 205 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 | 26/02/2025 | 17 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 5:15.90 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $23.00 |
5/6 | 09/02/2025 | 16 | HDLE HUNT 47 | $35,980.00 | Exeter | 3722m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:42.39 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 50.0L | $51.00 |
5/8 | 24/01/2025 | 47 | HDLE 4U | $21,780.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:21.20 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $12.00 |
1/8 | 08/12/2024 | 7 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Good | B Lawless | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |
99/10 | 01/12/2024 | 189 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Lawless | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
2/7 | 26/05/2024 | 15 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballingarry P2p | 4828m | Good | L P Shanahan | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.00 |
7/10 | 11/05/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Toomebridge P2p | 4828m | Good | J J Walsh | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Harriet Tucker
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last at Windsor on September 8 over 2300m, 36 len behind Just Adair with 57kg at $51. The start before that; fell at Worcester on July 24 over 3200m. Might find this a bit too tough.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14/14 | 08/09/2025 | 46 | HCP 3U | $13,060.00 | Windsor | 2313m | Good | Callum Hutchinson | 57kg | 2:27.16 | 14-14-14 | 8 |
| 36.3L | $51.00 |
0/8 | 24/07/2025 | 47 | HCP HDLE 3U | $13,970.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Conor O'Farrell | 71kg | 3:58.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
1/9 | 07/06/2025 | 33 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good Soft | Conor O'Farrell | 67.5kg | 4:04.23 | 8-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $67.00 |
8/9 | 05/05/2025 | 475 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | William Carson | 55.5kg | 2:08.99 | 9-9-8 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $67.00 |
6/6 | 16/01/2024 | 14 | HCP 4U | $19,330.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Kevin Stott | 58.5kg | 2:06.11 | - | 6 |
| 6.8L | $51.00 |
7/8 | 02/01/2024 | 87 | 4U | $10,340.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 2:03.62 | - | 8 |
| 13.3L | $15.00 |
9/12 | 07/10/2023 | 52 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | L P Keniry | 58.5kg | 2:41.96 | - | 11 |
| 8.3L | $21.00 |
8/10 | 16/08/2023 | 42 | HCP 3U | $13,610.00 | Salisbury | 2011m | Good | David Egan | 57.5kg | 2:09.34 | - | 5 |
| 25.8L | $21.00 |
7/9 | 05/07/2023 | 18 | APP HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Bath | 2313m | Good Firm | L P Keniry | 58.5kg | 2:29.81 | - | 6 |
| 6.0L | $67.00 |
3/3 | 17/06/2023 | 14 | HCP 4U | $10,200.00 | Bath | 2313m | Fast | Elisha Whittington | 50.5kg | 2:32.40 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
8/8 | 03/06/2023 | 17 | NHDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | James Best | 65.5kg | 3:59.07 | - | 0 |
| 57.3L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 8 of 10 starters at Fontwell Park March 6 over 3560m, 63 len behind Le Tiep's Sacre carrying 72kg at $151. Previously first up; 10 of 12 runners at Taunton January 8 over 3300m, slow track; 47 len behind The Hardest Geezer carrying 71kg at $34. May need more in this grade.
Last Starts 197 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 06/03/2025 | 40 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 3567m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 72kg | 4:34.10 | 8-8-8 | 0 |
| 63.0L | $151.00 |
5/8 | 25/01/2025 | 17 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | Good Soft | Fergus Gillard | 73.5kg | 4:13.79 | 5-4-5 | 0 |
| 29.8L | $29.00 |
10/12 | 08/01/2025 | 460 | HDLE MDN 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Soft | Gearoid Harney | 71kg | 4:15.19 | 10-10-10 | 0 |
| 47.3L | $34.00 |
2/11 | 06/10/2023 | 20 | CLM CL3 4U | $31,150.00 | Compiegne | 2000m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 2:08.52 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
1/9 | 16/09/2023 | 17 | CLM CL3 4U | $31,930.00 | Chantilly | 1900m | Neutral | Mickael Barzalona | 56kg | 1:56.15 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
6/9 | 30/08/2023 | 17 | HCP I (B) 3U | $29,654.00 | Baden Baden | 2200m | Good Soft | A Starke | 57.5kg | 2:21.11 | - | 9 |
| 8.7L | $9.80 |
6/6 | 13/08/2023 | 30 | HCP I (B) 3U | $24,712.00 | Hoppegarten | 2200m | Good | Rene Piechulek | 57kg | 2:25.46 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $6.60 |
8/8 | 14/07/2023 | 75 | LR OPEN (A) 3U | $41,186.00 | Hannover | 3000m | Good | Bayarsaikhan Ganbat | 58.5kg | 3:05.50 | - | 10 |
| 11.1L | $16.80 |
6/9 | 30/04/2023 | 23 | LR OPEN (A) 4U | $40,650.00 | Hoppegarten | 2800m | Good | M Abik | 56.5kg | 2:58.97 | - | 7 |
| 8.2L | $9.60 |
5/6 | 07/04/2023 | 299 | CL2 4U | $43,900.00 | Saint Cloud | 2100m | Good Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 2:14.39 | - | 1 |
| 9.2L | $8.50 |
4/10 | 12/06/2022 | 28 | LR OPEN (A) 3 | $32,943.00 | Dusseldorf | 2200m | Good | Adrie De Vries | 58kg | 2:13.82 | - | 5 |
| 2.7L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Adam Wedge
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after five months pulled up at this track on August 30 over 3370m. Previously second-up finished fifth in a small field at Taunton on December 12 over 3300m, 15 len behind Tashan with 70kg at $126. Won't find this easy.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/9 | 30/08/2025 | 163 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,610.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 66kg | 4:13.21 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
5/5 | 20/03/2025 | 51 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Ellis Collier | 65.5kg | 4:03.75 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 16.8L | $8.50 |
4/6 | 28/01/2025 | 47 | HDLE HUNT 4 | $16,330.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Heavy | Adam Wedge | 70kg | 4:25.00 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 26.5L | $26.00 |
5/6 | 12/12/2024 | 21 | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,790.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good | Ellis Collier | 70kg | 4:12.69 | 4-4-5 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $126.00 |
7/7 | 21/11/2024 | - | HDLE HUNT 3 | $14,520.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 70kg | 3:59.06 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 47.3L | $126.00 |