Newton Abbot Race 5 - Colin Willcocks Memorial Handicap Hurdle
MOHAWK CHIEF (2) opened his hurdling account with an emphatic 9L triumph at Market Rasen during July. Doubled his tally in a first-time visor at Hexham attempting latest. Key player. CHILLHI (4) gained his second jumps success securing a comfortable 17L win under Nathan Howie at Stratford. Could only manage sixth on the flat at Chester next time. Danger revisiting this sphere. PRINCE ZALTAR (3) enters calculations on his first start for a new yard along with five-time hurdle winner ONEMOREFORTHEROAD (1) who also makes his stable debut and warrants respect racing first-up.

Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after nine months. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Market Rasen January 17 over 4290m. When resuming last campaign 5 of 7 starters at Newbury March 23 2024 over 3300m, 16 len behind Rath Gaul Hill carrying 76kg at $8. Can slot into the minor money.
Last Starts 245 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 | 17/01/2025 | 19 | HCP CHSE 9U | $83,030.00 | Market Rasen | 4305m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 70kg | 5:36.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
4/6 | 29/12/2024 | 30 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,240.00 | Doncaster | 4828m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 76kg | 6:01.28 | 1-4-4 | 0 |
| 25.3L | $5.50 |
2/7 | 29/11/2024 | 25 | HCP CHSE 4U | $22,700.00 | Doncaster | 3822m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 72.5kg | 4:41.17 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
5/7 | 04/11/2024 | 24 | HCP HDLE 3U | $43,960.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 71kg | 4:57.01 | 2-4-5 | 0 |
| 39.0L | $6.00 |
3/7 | 11/10/2024 | 21 | HDLE HCP 8U | $38,050.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Jack Quinlan | 75kg | 3:59.97 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $9.00 |
2/8 | 20/09/2024 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4U | $35,490.00 | Newton Abbot | 4325m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 76kg | 5:17.98 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $19.00 |
3/5 | 27/08/2024 | 58 | STPLE HCP 4U | $44,690.00 | Stratford Avon | 3922m | Good Firm | Jack Quinlan | 72.5kg | 4:35.92 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $4.00 |
9/13 | 30/06/2024 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $63,520.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 71.5kg | 3:57.60 | 3-9-9 | 0 |
| 15.8L | $21.00 |
6/8 | 27/05/2024 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $26,380.00 | Cartmel | 3475m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 74.5kg | 4:19.50 | 2-7-6 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $8.50 |
2/5 | 06/05/2024 | 14 | STPLE HCP 5U | $46,470.00 | Kempton Park | 3621m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 64.5kg | 4:30.65 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $3.50 |
1/11 | 22/04/2024 | 30 | STPLE HCP 5U | $32,670.00 | Kempton Park | 3621m | Good | J Quinlan | 73kg | 4:21.10 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $19.00 |

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last outing favourite; raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len Hexham on August 27 over 4000m defeating Jentobello with 73kg at $2 in a hurdle. Race before ran on from midfield; finished third in a small field at Market Rasen on July 19 over 4100m, 21 len behind Laravie carrying 71kg at $7. Likely to figure prominently again.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 27/08/2025 | 39 | HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good | James Bowen | 73kg | 5:08.52 | 3-3-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
3/6 | 19/07/2025 | 13 | HDLE 4U | $29,950.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good | Shane Fenelon | 71kg | 5:14.67 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $7.00 |
1/10 | 06/07/2025 | 7 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $12,700.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 71.5kg | 5:40.23 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $2.10 |
2/5 | 29/06/2025 | 2 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $30,850.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | James Bowen | 71kg | 4:49.47 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $6.50 |
3/8 | 27/06/2025 | 22 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $13,280.00 | Cartmel | 4453m | Soft | James Bowen | 71.5kg | 5:37.99 | 5-5-3 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $4.33 |
4/6 | 05/06/2025 | 93 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,880.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 71.5kg | 5:01.90 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
3/6 | 04/03/2025 | 44 | HDLE MDN 4U | $12,700.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 5:11.00 | 6-4-3 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
3/8 | 19/01/2025 | 18 | HDLE MDN 4U | $11,990.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | Good | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 5:04.22 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $7.00 |
2/9 | 01/01/2025 | 13 | HDLE MDN 4U | $27,680.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | Good Soft | Shane Fenelon | 73.5kg | 4:18.11 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $41.00 |
7/9 | 19/12/2024 | 592 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Heavy | Shane Fenelon | 68.5kg | 5:22.20 | 8-8-7 | 0 |
| 43.3L | $201.00 |
8/8 | 07/05/2023 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3 | $121,400.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | SH | Killian Hennessy | 59.5kg | 2:15.57 | - | 5 |
| 17.3L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished fourth of 12 runners at Killarney on August 23 over 4526m, 6 len behind Millstream Lady carrying 65.5kg at $23. Run before didn't finish the race at Wexford on August 6 over 5129m. Interesting runner.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/12 | 23/08/2025 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $48,350.00 | Killarney | 4526m | Good | Eoin Staples | 65.5kg | 5:31.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $23.00 |
99/12 | 06/08/2025 | 60 | STPLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Wexford | 5129m | Good | Simon Torrens | 67kg | 6:39.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $6.00 |
1/18 | 07/06/2025 | 22 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Punchestown | 4928m | GY | D Robinson | 73.5kg | 6:21.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
4/11 | 16/05/2025 | 74 | STPLE HCP 5U | $34,690.00 | Kilbeggan | 4123m | Good | Tiernan Roche | 64.5kg | 4:59.20 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $3.75 |
7/12 | 03/03/2025 | 16 | STPLE HCP 5U | $28,540.00 | Leopardstown | 4325m | Y | B J Walsh | 73kg | 5:31.90 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $3.75 |
4/12 | 15/02/2025 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,750.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Soft | D J O'Keeffe | 65kg | 5:35.05 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $3.25 |
2/8 | 12/01/2025 | 400 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $27,750.00 | Punchestown | 4526m | Soft | S Cotter | 64.5kg | 6:15.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
2/10 | 09/12/2023 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Heavy | J J Slevin | 69kg | 5:39.09 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
6/20 | 17/11/2023 | 119 | HDLE HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good Soft | P J O'Hanlon | 73.5kg | 5:24.06 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 |
4/11 | 21/07/2023 | 53 | HDLE HCP 4U | $38,150.00 | Killarney | 4626m | GY | P J O'Hanlon | 66kg | 5:28.40 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $5.00 |
5/16 | 29/05/2023 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $52,030.00 | Ballinrobe | 4526m | Good | P J O'Hanlon | 62kg | 5:34.10 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Nathan Howie
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished sixth of 12 runners at Chester on September 12 over 3200m, 4 len behind Marbuzet carrying 57.5kg at $5. Start before favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 17 len Stratford-On-Avon on September 6 over 3750m defeating Gavin carrying 69.5kg at $2.60 in a hurdle. Great chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 12/09/2025 | 6 | HCP 3U | $27,680.00 | Chester | 3196m | Good | Ashley Lewis | 57.5kg | 3:29.57 | 4-3-6 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $5.00 |
1/5 | 06/09/2025 | 7 | HCP SELL HDLE 47 | $13,190.00 | Stratford Avon | 3756m | Good | Nathan Howie | 69.5kg | 4:19.56 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $2.63 |
4/9 | 30/08/2025 | 9 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,610.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 76kg | 4:13.21 | 1-4-4 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $7.50 |
13/14 | 21/08/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $64,580.00 | Newcastle | 3270m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 56kg | 3:31.28 | 11-13-13 | 12 |
| 62.0L | $17.00 |
1/4 | 14/08/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $15,960.00 | Beverley | 3247m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 64.5kg | 3:38.46 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.63 |
3/7 | 31/07/2025 | 4 | HCP 3U | $11,800.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | Good Soft | Darragh Keenan | 63kg | 3:07.21 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.00 |
1/13 | 27/07/2025 | 7 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | 4:58.89 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.75 |
2/8 | 20/07/2025 | 7 | HCP APP 4U | $11,800.00 | Redcar | 3218m | Good Soft | Mason Paetel | 58kg | 3:32.08 | 3-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.25 |
5/14 | 13/07/2025 | 8 | HCP 4U | $40,590.00 | Southwell | 3311m | Neutral | Paddy Bradley | 57kg | 3:37.32 | 10-6-5 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $19.00 |
5/12 | 05/07/2025 | 9 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Carlisle | 2248m | Soft | Elizabeth Gale | 64kg | 2:38.45 | 3-6-5 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $5.50 |
2/7 | 26/06/2025 | 5 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 3218m | Good Firm | Silvestre De Sousa | 59.5kg | 3:25.47 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $2.75 |

Jockey: Miss Eleanor Williams
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished fifth of 7 runners at Fontwell Park on August 29 over 4300m, 11 len behind Gold Link with 71kg at $10. Before that finished fifth of 8 starters at Market Rasen on July 19 over 4100m, 15 len behind Broughshane carrying 64.5kg at $15. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 29/08/2025 | 41 | HCP HDLE 3U | $13,970.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good Soft | Eleanor Williams | 71kg | 5:20.83 | 5-6-5 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $10.00 |
5/8 | 19/07/2025 | 44 | HCP HDLE 4U | $38,110.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good | Eleanor Williams | 64.5kg | 5:11.01 | 8-6-5 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $15.00 |
5/6 | 05/06/2025 | 14 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,880.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Good Soft | Eleanor Williams | 68kg | 5:01.90 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
3/4 | 22/05/2025 | 11 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,540.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good | Ellis Collier | 69.5kg | 5:50.39 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.75 |
1/5 | 11/05/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $21,030.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | Good | Ellis Collier | 69kg | 5:04.67 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
6/7 | 23/04/2025 | 17 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,060.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good Firm | Isabel Williams | 73kg | 4:44.90 | 7-7-6 | 0 |
| 16.3L | $5.50 |
8/10 | 06/04/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Good Soft | Isabel Williams | 69.5kg | 4:57.62 | 8-8-8 | 0 |
| 25.3L | $9.50 |
8/15 | 15/03/2025 | 24 | HCP HDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good Soft | Isabel Williams | 67kg | 5:03.28 | 10-10-8 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $26.00 |
4/8 | 19/02/2025 | 16 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good Soft | Isabel Williams | 70.5kg | 5:20.97 | 7-4-4 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |
8/11 | 03/02/2025 | 37 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Southwell | 4103m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 73kg | 5:20.40 | 9-8-8 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $67.00 |
5/5 | 28/12/2024 | 12 | HCP CHSE 4U | $22,140.00 | Leicester | 4563m | Soft | Adam Wedge | 75kg | 6:21.43 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 27.8L | $17.00 |