Newton Abbot Race 5 - Par Inn Celebrating 50 Next Year Mares' Handicap Hurdle
REEL ORANGE (5) regressed when trained by Chris Down. Now taking a step forward on every start for this yard while first time cheekpieces brought significant improvement here on Easter Saturday. Looks the one to beat. FUTURE BUCKS (3) struggled up in class at Newbury six weeks ago. Back into a lower grade she is worthy of another chance. BEST NIGHT (4) won here in September last year. Disappointed at Taunton a fortnight ago and this easier ground might suit better. Not ruled out. BELLE LE GRAND (2) needs the first time cheekpieces to bring about significant improvement as she has been struggling since last spring.

Jockey: Benjamin Macey
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. To post a big 15 len win. Catterick on March 4 over 3100m defeating Jo's Secret with 71.5kg at $5 in a hurdle. Last start pulled up at Kelso on March 21 over 3200m. Tough assignment here. Expect she is unlikely to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/15 | 21/03/2026 | 17 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $181,490.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 66kg | 3:59.22 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/03/2026 | 78 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 71.5kg | 3:44.71 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $5.00 |
| 99/9 | 16/12/2025 | 43 | APP HDLE HCP M 3U | $16,340.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Soft | Benjamin Macey | 71kg | 5:01.91 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/11/2025 | 22 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $13,980.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 68.5kg | 4:51.32 | 1-3-4 | 0 |
| 19.3L | $2.88 |
| 2/5 | 12/10/2025 | 178 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $33,120.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 70kg | 4:56.73 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 12/18 | 17/04/2025 | 152 | HUNT FLAT M 46 | $27,230.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 72.5kg | 4:10.62 | 15-9-12 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $15.00 |
| 12/12 | 16/11/2024 | 38 | LR OPEN M 45 | $40,840.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 71kg | 4:00.75 | 7-4-12 | 0 |
| 20.8L | $34.00 |
| 1/12 | 09/10/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT M 45 | $13,070.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 70.5kg | 4:06.50 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Resumes off a 46 day letup. Last start finished sixth of 15 runners at Kelso on March 21 over 3200m, 8 len behind Queenie St Clair carrying 66kg at $21. The start before that; finished 11th of 12 starters at Market Rasen on February 17 over 4100m, on slow going 12 len behind Pretending carrying 71.5kg at $34. Can do a lot better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 21/03/2026 | 32 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $181,490.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Liam Harrison | 66kg | 3:59.22 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $21.00 |
| 11/12 | 17/02/2026 | 53 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $19,960.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Soft | Liam Harrison | 71.5kg | 5:25.63 | 11-10-11 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/12/2025 | 13 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Market Rasen | 3721m | Good Soft | Liam Harrison | 75kg | 4:42.83 | 3-8-8 | 0 |
| 24.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | HDLE HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Liam Harrison | 67kg | 4:00.78 | 8-7-6 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $26.00 |
| 99/6 | 03/12/2025 | 26 | HDLE HCP M 3U | $36,300.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good Soft | Liam Harrison | 73kg | 3:47.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/14 | 07/11/2025 | 147 | NHDLE M 4U | $16,330.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Good Soft | Liam Harrison | 75.5kg | 4:17.00 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 28.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/5 | 13/06/2025 | 18 | OPEN HDLE M 4U | $17,530.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 75.5kg | 4:08.19 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.22 |
| 1/8 | 26/05/2025 | 21 | OPEN HDLE M 4U | $12,890.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Good | Harry Skelton | 74kg | 4:12.30 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $1.29 |
| 1/9 | 05/05/2025 | 79 | HDLE MDN M 4U | $12,700.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 3:46.74 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.40 |
| 3/10 | 15/02/2025 | 131 | HUNT FLAT M 46 | $30,440.00 | Ascot Uk | 3156m | Good | Harry Skelton | 72.5kg | 3:43.05 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $2.88 |
| 1/8 | 07/10/2024 | 50 | FLAT SELL 4U | $26,010.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Good | J L Gleeson | 70kg | 3:39.70 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful mare. Resumes off a 46 day letup. Last start pulled up at Newbury in the G2 Mares' Novices' Hurdle Finale on March 21 over 4100m. Start before ran on from midfield; finished fourth of 7 runners at Carlisle on February 3 over 3900m, 26 len behind Sevarana with 74kg at $4. Rates well. Worth another chance and can figure in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/15 | 21/03/2026 | 46 | G2 OPEN M 4U | $117,970.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Good Soft | Isabelle Ryder | 65kg | 4:57.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $67.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/02/2026 | 46 | NHDLE NOV M 4U | $21,180.00 | Carlisle | 3922m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 74kg | 5:05.72 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 26.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/12/2025 | 26 | HDLE M 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 4425m | Heavy | Gavin Sheehan | 73kg | 6:03.98 | 5-2-3 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 23/11/2025 | 231 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $16,330.00 | Windsor | 3218m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | 3:58.07 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 9/11 | 06/04/2025 | 36 | HDLE CL4 F 4 | $25,910.00 | Moulin | 3500m | Soft | Felix De Giles | 67kg | 4:14.60 | 1-9-9 | 0 |
| 33.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/11 | 01/03/2025 | - | HDLE CL4 F 4 | $25,040.00 | Argentan | 3600m | Heavy | Theo Dumouch | 65kg | 4:45.80 | 6-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished sixth of 9 runners at Taunton on April 22 over 3800m, 19 len behind Taritino with 72.5kg at $12. The start before that; finished second of 7 runners at Hereford on March 25 over 3200m, 15 len behind Arnie Moon with 75.5kg at $2.90. Can do a lot better - winning prospects.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 22/04/2026 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,060.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good | Jack Tudor | 72.5kg | 4:34.40 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Jack Tudor | 75.5kg | 4:05.02 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $2.88 |
| 1/9 | 11/03/2026 | 53 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,250.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | Jack Tudor | 75.5kg | 4:00.01 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/13 | 17/01/2026 | 9 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Good Soft | Rian Corcoran | 72.5kg | 4:53.26 | 6-3-4 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/01/2026 | 34 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $16,340.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | Rian Corcoran | 73kg | 4:20.89 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
| 10/14 | 05/12/2025 | 12 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,340.00 | Exeter | 3721m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 75.5kg | 4:52.00 | 4-9-10 | 0 |
| 46.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/11/2025 | 55 | HDLE HCP 4 | $16,340.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 71kg | 4:11.78 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/12 | 29/09/2025 | 10 | HDLE 4U | $15,430.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Jack Tudor | 69kg | 3:56.55 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 23.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/09/2025 | 103 | HDLE M 4U | $15,430.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 69kg | 4:22.18 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $23.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/06/2025 | 17 | MDN H 4U | $22,887.00 | Le Lion-D'angers | 3000m | Soft | Hugo Lebouc | 56.5kg | 3:22.82 | 3-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.4L | $3.50 |
| 7/13 | 22/05/2025 | 246 | MDN 4U | $23,090.00 | Nantes | 2400m | Good | Fabrice Veron | 56.5kg | 2:36.60 | 7-6-7 | 11 |
| 7.7L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Comes off a 32 day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 1.0 len this track on April 4 over 3400m defeating Northern Air carrying 70.5kg at $3.80 in a hurdle. Before that finished fourth in a small field at Hereford on March 25 over 3900m, 26 len behind Miss Carbo carrying 71kg at $4.30. Can add to the recent impressive result.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 04/04/2026 | 10 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $15,430.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good Soft | Freddie Gingell | 70.5kg | 4:00.46 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.75 |
| 4/6 | 25/03/2026 | 19 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Good | Brendan Powell | 71kg | 5:00.95 | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/11 | 06/03/2026 | 91 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $15,430.00 | Exeter | 3721m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 71.5kg | 4:54.24 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.88 |
| 11/14 | 05/12/2025 | 44 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,340.00 | Exeter | 3721m | Soft | James Davies | 70kg | 4:52.00 | 9-11-11 | 0 |
| 57.8L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 22/10/2025 | 229 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | James Davies | 72kg | 5:14.33 | 4-9-9 | 0 |
| 67.3L | $34.00 |
| 99/10 | 07/03/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $11,340.00 | Exeter | 3721m | Good | James Davies | 75.5kg | 4:41.65 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 09/02/2025 | 27 | HDLE HUNT 47 | $35,980.00 | Exeter | 3722m | Good Soft | James Davies | 67.5kg | 4:42.39 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 78.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/14 | 13/01/2025 | 25 | HDLE HUNT MDN 4U | $12,920.00 | Exeter | 3365m | Soft | James Davies | 70.5kg | 4:18.16 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $126.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/12/2024 | 39 | HDLE MDN 4U | $11,990.00 | Exeter | 3365m | Good Soft | James Davies | 68.5kg | 4:18.80 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 43.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/12 | 10/11/2024 | 162 | HUNT FLAT M 45 | $8,170.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good Soft | Bryan Carver | 71kg | 3:54.86 | 9-1-3 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/06/2024 | 19 | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Y | D Doyle | 71.5kg | 3:58.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Freshened for 54 days. First-up after three months pulled up at Fakenham on March 13 over 3200m. Previously second-up finished third of 11 starters at Ludlow on December 17 over 3200m, 10 len behind Stroke Play carrying 68.5kg at $26. Worth another chance and cannot be discounted lightly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/5 | 13/03/2026 | 86 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $12,710.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Tom Bellamy | 71kg | 4:06.89 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/11 | 17/12/2025 | 36 | HDLE HUNT F 3 | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good Soft | Philip Armson | 68.5kg | 3:54.02 | 6-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | JHDLE F 3 | $13,980.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 70kg | 4:08.71 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished fourth of 7 starters at Chepstow on March 26 over 3200m, 22 len behind Just A Glance with 67.5kg at $51. Second-up finished ninth of 13 runners at Stratford-On-Avon on April 19 over 3300m, 23 len behind Hornica carrying 69.5kg at $67. Fitter but needs to bounce back to feature.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 19/04/2026 | 24 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 69.5kg | 3:52.09 | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $67.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/03/2026 | 117 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 67.5kg | 3:54.28 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $51.00 |
| 99/8 | 29/11/2025 | 294 | HDLE M 4U | $19,420.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Soft | James Turner | 67.5kg | 4:55.12 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 11/13 | 08/02/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT M 46 | $30,860.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | Tom Bellamy | 71kg | 3:52.97 | 1-10-11 | 0 |
| 45.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Brendan Powell
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 39 day let-up. Last outing finished third of 8 runners at Uttoxeter on March 28 over 3200m, 10 len behind All One Word with 65kg at $51. The start before that; finished seventh of 12 starters at Ludlow on March 19 over 3200m, 19 len behind Borna Gem with 65.5kg at $101. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good Soft | James Turner | 65kg | 4:00.83 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/12 | 19/03/2026 | 11 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good | James Turner | 65.5kg | 3:50.71 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/03/2026 | 80 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | James Turner | 62kg | 3:53.98 | - | 0 |
| 38.5L | $301.00 |
| 99/4 | 18/12/2025 | 20 | JHDLE MDN 3 | $16,330.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Heavy | James Turner | 65.5kg | 4:45.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 99/12 | 28/11/2025 | 73 | LR OPEN F 3 | $89,070.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | James Turner | 70kg | 4:09.03 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $301.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/09/2025 | - | APP SELL 3 | $20,730.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Oisin Mcsweeney | 56.5kg | 1:49.32 | 6-6-2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $26.00 |