Newton Abbot Race 4 - Welcoming Newton Abbot Business Club Members Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
COBBLER'S BOY (2) may appreciate this drop in class after a 5L defeat when fourth at Ascot end of March. Worth giving another chance racing for a stable who haven't been out of form for quite some time. LIGHTNING FLASH (1) remains unexposed with fences after just five attempts. Tailed off at Doncaster in March having not jumped well and will need to be better here. NORTHERN AIR (5) ran with credit making stable debut here Easter Saturday. Revisits fences and cannot be taken lightly. GOWER PRINCE (4) improved for the switch to this yard at Market Rasen last month. Could easily go one place better.

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Freshened for 54 days. First-up after three months ran last in a small field at Doncaster on March 13 over 3800m, 46 len behind Cuban Court with 71.5kg at $2.80. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 4 len Chepstow on October 11 over 3200m defeating Pure Carbon carrying 72kg at $2.20 in a steeplechase. Nice chance with added fitness.
Last Starts 54 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 | 13/03/2026 | 86 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,660.00 | Doncaster | 3822m | Good Soft | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 71.5kg | 4:50.22 | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 46.0L | $2.75 |
| 6/9 | 17/12/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 72.5kg | 4:02.14 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 31.3L | $4.50 |
| 99/8 | 24/11/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 71kg | 4:04.22 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.63 |
| 4/8 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,300.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 4:49.04 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 28.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/5 | 11/10/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Firm | Sam Twiston-Davies | 72kg | 4:03.10 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/9 | 25/09/2025 | 153 | HCP HDLE 3U | $15,680.00 | Perth Uk | 4055m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 76kg | 5:02.90 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $3.25 |
| 7/12 | 25/04/2025 | 42 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Perth Uk | 4055m | Good Soft | James Turner | 75.5kg | 5:07.80 | 9-8-7 | 0 |
| 29.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/03/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,950.00 | Fakenham | 4023m | Good Soft | Jamie Brace | 74kg | 4:56.81 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $7.50 |
| 8/12 | 21/02/2025 | 79 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 75.5kg | 4:08.96 | 2-7-8 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $8.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/12/2024 | 23 | HDLE CL2 CF 4 | $64,720.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 3500m | Soft | James Reveley | 69kg | 4:01.85 | 1-8-8 | 0 |
| 29.8L | $9.40 |
| 11/14 | 11/11/2024 | 10 | HDLE CL2 CF 4 | $90,910.00 | Compiegne | 3600m | SH | James Reveley | 70kg | 4:23.04 | 11-11-11 | 0 |
| 38.6L | $9.70 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Comes off a 38 day let-up. Last start finished fourth in a small field at Ascot on March 29 over 3400m, 5 len behind Haas Boy carrying 69.5kg at $12. Race before finished fourth of 8 starters at Stratford-On-Avon on March 9 over 3400m, slow track; 17 len behind Harel Du Marais with 71kg at $10. Rates well. Appeals as an each way chance if finds best form.
Last Starts 38 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 | 29/03/2026 | 20 | STPLE HCP 5U | $63,520.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 69.5kg | 4:08.34 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/03/2026 | 13 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,420.00 | Stratford Avon | 3419m | Soft | Charlie Todd | 71kg | 4:29.38 | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/4 | 24/02/2026 | 15 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,660.00 | Leicester | 3218m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 72kg | 4:18.61 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/5 | 09/02/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,960.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 74kg | 4:19.44 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 39.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/5 | 23/01/2026 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 69kg | 4:03.02 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 38.0L | $4.50 |
| 8/9 | 20/12/2025 | 224 | HDLE HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 71kg | 3:46.22 | 9-8-8 | 0 |
| 36.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/05/2025 | 68 | OPEN HDLE HUNT MDN 4U | $12,920.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 3:49.10 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.30 |
| 2/9 | 03/03/2025 | 38 | HDLE MDN 4U | $15,330.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 72kg | 4:02.85 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 8/16 | 24/01/2025 | 307 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,710.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 3:58.80 | 14-7-8 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $3.75 |
| 2/6 | 23/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Portrush P2p | 4828m | Heavy | D Lavery | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.00 |

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after nine months finished second of 8 starters at Market Rasen on April 5 over 3400m, 0.8 len behind Kally Des Bruyeres with 75.5kg at $12. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Ffos Las on May 6 over 3200m. Key runner who is expected to feature again.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 05/04/2026 | 254 | STPLE HCP 5U | $13,160.00 | Market Rasen | 3419m | Good | Kevin Brogan | 75.5kg | 4:35.72 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 99/14 | 25/07/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 75.5kg | 3:47.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/07/2025 | 31 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 74.5kg | 3:58.49 | 7-7-6 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $41.00 |
| 99/6 | 03/06/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Southwell | 3183m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 74.5kg | 4:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 99/7 | 06/05/2025 | 15 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,150.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good | Richard Patrick | 75.5kg | 4:06.65 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $12.00 |
| 99/6 | 21/04/2025 | 275 | HCP CHSE 5U | $21,780.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 71kg | 3:58.57 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $7.50 |
| 7/13 | 20/07/2024 | 18 | STPLE HCP 4U | $31,760.00 | Market Rasen | 3419m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 75.5kg | 4:13.20 | 1-5-7 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/5 | 02/07/2024 | 18 | STPLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Stratford Avon | 3419m | Good Firm | Sam Twiston-Davies | 66kg | 4:06.50 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/06/2024 | 33 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,510.00 | Market Rasen | 3419m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71kg | 4:25.30 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/2 | 12/05/2024 | 21 | HCP NOVCHSE 5U | $27,680.00 | Ludlow | 3211m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 66kg | 3:51.24 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.91 |
| 1/5 | 21/04/2024 | 60 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,430.00 | Wincanton | 3118m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 74.5kg | 3:55.26 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $2.88 |