Newton Abbot Race 4 - Happy 45Th Birthday Andy Hurtley Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
The in-form CALIMYSTIC (5) arrives seeking a hat-trick after a fine win at Sandown Park four weeks ago. This jumping test looks perfect for him and can continue the good streak of form for his stable. BUMPY EVANS (6) is free going and been keeping fresh for a summer campaign. If given the lead could prove hard to stop. KAP OUEST (7) got off the mark with fences at Exeter four weeks ago by 5L . Will be fine going around this tight track and market to guide on the the strength of his chances. NICKELFORCE (8) proved consistent and gained a deserved success at Wincanton in November. Rates a major player. Something for the Multiples: HARDY DU SEUIL (4) ROYAL JEWEL (3)

Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished third of 7 runners at Newbury on March 21 over 4000m, 7 len behind Prairie Wolf with 71kg at $12. Race before ran on from midfield; finished fifth of 7 starters at Kempton Park on February 2 over 4100m, 29 len behind Issam carrying 74kg at $7.50. Find this unsuitable. Doubt the recent form will stack up.
Last Starts 15 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 | 21/03/2026 | 47 | STPLE HCP 5U | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Good Soft | Freddie Gingell | 71kg | 4:54.67 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/02/2026 | 16 | STPLE HCP 5U | $39,930.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 74kg | 5:16.04 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 29.3L | $7.50 |
| 99/9 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $184,500.00 | Ascot Uk | 4236m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 67.5kg | 5:22.88 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Ascot Uk | 3822m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 71kg | 4:45.61 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 99/12 | 29/11/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Newbury | 4526m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 75kg | 5:44.73 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/11/2025 | 203 | STPLE HCP 4U | $145,200.00 | Wincanton | 5029m | Good | Brendan Powell | 69kg | 6:15.54 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 19/04/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,300.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Heavy | Freddie Gingell | 74.5kg | 5:24.76 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 22/03/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $73,800.00 | Newbury | 3993m | Good | Brendan Powell | 69kg | 4:58.40 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 10/14 | 01/03/2025 | 42 | HCP CHSE 5U | $181,490.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 66kg | 4:59.60 | 9-11-10 | 0 |
| 31.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/01/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $184,500.00 | Ascot Uk | 4231m | Good | Brendan Powell | 64.5kg | 5:15.83 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 21/12/2024 | 22 | HCP CHSE 4U | $63,520.00 | Ascot Uk | 3822m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 69.5kg | 4:56.48 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Jay Tidball
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 2 of 10 starters at Windsor January 16 over 4400m, slow track; 3 len behind Officer Of State with 73kg at $23. When resuming last campaign didn't finish the race at Newbury November 29 over 4500m. Meets a tough field and others rate better.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 16/01/2026 | 26 | STPLE HCP 5U | $39,590.00 | Windsor | 4425m | Soft | Freddie Keighley | 73kg | 5:48.61 | 1-3-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $23.00 |
| 99/5 | 21/12/2025 | 22 | STPLE HCP 5U | $54,450.00 | Lingfield | 4425m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 76kg | 5:45.92 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 99/12 | 29/11/2025 | 261 | STPLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Newbury | 4526m | Good Soft | Jay Tidball | 74kg | 5:44.73 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 99/20 | 13/03/2025 | 19 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 69kg | 5:15.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $81.00 |
| 99/13 | 22/02/2025 | 58 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 74kg | 6:15.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/12/2024 | 33 | HCP CHSE 4U | $92,250.00 | Wetherby | 4869m | Good Soft | Nick Scholfield | 73kg | 6:33.08 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 23/11/2024 | 273 | CHSE 4U | $97,010.00 | Haydock Park | 4325m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 73.5kg | 5:53.50 | - | 0 |
| 26.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 24/02/2024 | 13 | G2 WFA NOVCHSE 5U | $138,380.00 | Kempton Park | 4124m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 5:07.65 | 2-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/3 | 11/02/2024 | 47 | NCHSE 5U | $42,480.00 | Exeter | 3822m | Heavy | Harry Cobden | 72kg | 5:14.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
| 1/6 | 26/12/2023 | 48 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 74.5kg | 5:37.48 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/3 | 08/11/2023 | 208 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $19,760.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Heavy | H Cobden | 74.5kg | 4:14.16 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Callum Pritchard
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last run finished third in a small field at Taunton on March 9 over 4600m, 2.75 len behind Kap Vert carrying 74.5kg at $5. Before that tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len Taunton on February 3 over 4600m in the wet defeating Brave Kingdom carrying 76kg at $3.30 in a steeplechase. Must be respected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 09/03/2026 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $31,760.00 | Taunton | 4626m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 74.5kg | 5:56.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 03/02/2026 | 38 | STPLE HCP 5U | $32,650.00 | Taunton | 4626m | Heavy | Ben Jones | 76kg | 6:09.87 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/7 | 27/12/2025 | 22 | STPLE HCP 4U | $69,550.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 73.5kg | 4:50.12 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/6 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | STPLE HCP 4U | $30,860.00 | Exeter | 3822m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 72kg | 4:58.00 | 1-4-6 | 0 |
| 40.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/4 | 21/11/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $60,630.00 | Ascot Uk | 4224m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 68kg | 5:23.21 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/11 | 29/10/2025 | 193 | HCP CHSE 4U | $22,080.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 74.5kg | 5:26.32 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/11 | 19/04/2025 | 56 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,300.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Heavy | Harry Cobden | 70.5kg | 5:24.76 | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $2.75 |
| 2/5 | 22/02/2025 | 25 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,150.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | Callum Pritchard | 74kg | 5:13.80 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.91 |
| 1/5 | 28/01/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 5U | $21,240.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Heavy | Micheal Nolan | 69kg | 4:19.80 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 3/5 | 01/01/2025 | 5 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,450.00 | Exeter | 3866m | Soft | Micheal Nolan | 75kg | 5:14.63 | 1-1-1-1-2-2-3 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $3.75 |
| 3/8 | 27/12/2024 | 21 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,220.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Micheal Nolan | 74.5kg | 4:08.21 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Isabelle Ryder
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Resumes off a 36 day letup. Last start finished third in a small field at Newbury on February 27 over 3300m, 2.75 len behind Daytime Dreaming carrying 72.5kg at $3.80. Before that finished second of 7 runners at Carlisle on February 16 over 3200m, a head behind Hello Judge carrying 72.5kg at $5. Right in the mix if he is at his best.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 27/02/2026 | 11 | STPLE HCP 5U | $35,180.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Isabelle Ryder | 72.5kg | 4:13.97 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $3.75 |
| 2/7 | 16/02/2026 | 30 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Carlisle | 3218m | Good Soft | Isabelle Ryder | 72.5kg | 4:10.25 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $34,130.00 | Haydock Park | 3279m | Good Soft | Isabelle Ryder | 71.5kg | 4:04.41 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 7.4L | $8.50 |
| 13/13 | 20/12/2025 | 27 | HDLE HCP 3U | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good Soft | Isabelle Ryder | 64.5kg | 3:42.46 | 9-12-13 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/9 | 23/11/2025 | 187 | HDLE HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Windsor | 3218m | Good Soft | Isabelle Ryder | 71kg | 3:54.18 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/4 | 20/05/2025 | 41 | HCP HDLE 4U | $27,680.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good | Joe Anderson | 75kg | 5:15.69 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $2.75 |
| 3/3 | 09/04/2025 | 32 | HCP HDLE 4U | $27,310.00 | Taunton | 4807m | Good Firm | Gavin Sheehan | 75.5kg | 5:53.87 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $4.50 |
| 14/17 | 08/03/2025 | 50 | HCP HDLE 4U | $196,880.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Will Featherstone | 65kg | 4:00.00 | 4-5-14 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/14 | 17/01/2025 | 47 | HCP HDLE 4U | $202,950.00 | Windsor | 3218m | Soft | Will Featherstone | 68kg | 3:55.52 | 3-3-5 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/12/2024 | 237 | HCP HDLE 3U | $27,680.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 74.5kg | 4:27.93 | 2-2-1-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/04/2024 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $28,600.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 77kg | 5:00.80 | 8-8-8 | 0 |
| 40.5L | $19.00 |

Jockey: C O'Farrell
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after six months. Finished off last campaign 2 in a small field at Sedgefield October 19 over 5800m, 1.75 len behind Ivane with 68.5kg at $1.80. Previous preparation first-up favourite; posted a big 28 len win. Cartmel July 19 over 5100m defeating Ali Star Bert carrying 73kg at $2.10. Should feature on his best form.
Last Starts 168 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 | 19/10/2025 | 26 | HCP CHSE 4U | $49,910.00 | Sedgefield | 5833m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 68.5kg | 7:18.96 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.83 |
| 1/6 | 23/09/2025 | 7 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,150.00 | Warwick Uk | 4828m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 72.5kg | 5:44.40 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $3.50 |
| 99/7 | 16/09/2025 | 59 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,240.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good | Richard Patrick | 68kg | 6:02.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.38 |
| 1/9 | 19/07/2025 | 63 | HCP CHSE 4U | $12,430.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 73kg | 6:30.85 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 28.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 17/05/2025 | 41 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,150.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4828m | Good | David Noonan | 66.5kg | 5:52.22 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.13 |
| 1/10 | 06/04/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Ffos Las | 3922m | Good Soft | Alan Johns | 67.5kg | 5:08.34 | 1-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.62 |
| 1/6 | 07/03/2025 | 39 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,520.00 | Leicester | 4023m | Good Soft | Alan Johns | 64.5kg | 5:19.67 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 27/01/2025 | 250 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,520.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Soft | Alan Johns | 64.5kg | 4:26.30 | 1-3-2 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/4 | 22/05/2024 | 18 | P2P | $0.00 | Cherrybrook P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Edward Vaughan | 76kg | 6:06.00 | - | 0 |
| 56.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 04/05/2024 | 21 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Godstone P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Edward Vaughan | 76kg | 6:32.20 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/12 | 13/04/2024 | 83 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | High Easter P2p | 4828m | Good Firm | Edward Vaughan | 76kg | 6:16.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: J M Quinlan
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after five months. Finished off last preparation winning a big 3.5 len win. Wincanton November 8 over 4000m defeating Tapley carrying 69kg at $7. Previously first up; 2 in a small field at Stratford-On-Avon May 18 over 4500m, 12 len behind Baskerville with 71.5kg at $6.50. Strong contender.
Last Starts 148 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 | 08/11/2025 | 25 | STPLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 69kg | 4:55.46 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/10/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 4U | $29,520.00 | Market Rasen | 4305m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 67kg | 5:44.80 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/09/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 4325m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 74kg | 5:20.44 | 6-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/11 | 25/08/2025 | 37 | HCP CHSE 4U | $28,400.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 70kg | 5:18.62 | 8-1-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 19/07/2025 | 13 | HCP CHSE 4U | $29,950.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Good | Charlie Case | 73.5kg | 6:21.34 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/07/2025 | 36 | HCP CHSE 4U | $31,760.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Soft | Jack Quinlan | 67kg | 5:51.73 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |
| 3/5 | 31/05/2025 | 13 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,610.00 | Stratford Avon | 4224m | Good | Harry Bannister | 75kg | 5:19.73 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.25 |
| 2/5 | 18/05/2025 | 156 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,700.00 | Stratford Avon | 4526m | Good | Harry Bannister | 71.5kg | 5:38.06 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 13/12/2024 | 12 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Doncaster | 4123m | Good Soft | Harry Bannister | 71.5kg | 5:08.17 | 6-6-5 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $3.50 |
| 99/6 | 01/12/2024 | 38 | HCP APP CHSE 4U | $18,450.00 | Leicester | 4046m | Soft | Gina Andrews | 75kg | 5:25.55 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/10/2024 | 47 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $15,980.00 | Ludlow | 4023m | Good | Charlie Case | 74kg | 5:05.40 | 6-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |