Newton Abbot Race 2 - Edmundson Electrical Torquay Novices' Hcp Chase (Gbb Race)
DUNKERQUE (1) arrives seeking a fourth win in a row after completing his hat-trick at Kelso a week ago. That was by 1.25L and expected to be fine around this tight circuit. Looks hard to oppose on current form. DOC MCCOY (3) failed to complete last three starts with the most recent unseating coming at Southwell three weeks ago in a race eventually won by the main selection. Needs to get into a rhythm quickly here. FRANIGANE (2) joined the Paul Nicholls stable late in his career and the market could prove the best guide to his chances. VENGEANCE (4) remains a maiden after fifteen career starts. Best watched.

Jockey: William Shanahan
Weight: 79.5kgs
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On a three run winning streak. Last run won by 1.3 len Kelso on May 24 over 4300m defeating Royal Deeside with 76kg at $3.50 in a steeplechase. Before that won by 0.8 len Southwell on May 11 over 4100m defeating Seaview Rock with 76kg at $3.50 in a steeplechase. Well-placed to overcome the small field.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 24/05/2026 | 13 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 4325m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 76kg | 5:20.95 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/5 | 11/05/2026 | 30 | STPLE HCP 5U | $13,980.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 76kg | 5:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 11/04/2026 | 15 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good | William Shanahan | 73kg | 5:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 9/16 | 27/03/2026 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 4325m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 74.5kg | 5:16.40 | - | 0 |
| 21.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 19/02/2026 | 16 | HDLE 4U | $17,590.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 75.5kg | 5:00.97 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/11 | 03/02/2026 | 157 | HDLE HCP 4U | $22,140.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 75kg | 4:16.76 | 9-6-5 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
| 11/21 | 30/08/2025 | 1 | 4U | $170.00 | Curragh | 2414m | GY | Bartosz Barty Walczak | 77.5kg | 2:34.06 | - | 0 |
| 31.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/13 | 29/08/2025 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good Firm | Keith Donoghue | 76kg | 3:59.60 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 04/08/2025 | 13 | HDLE HCP 4U | $28,050.00 | Cork | 3419m | Good | Kieren Buckley | 72kg | 4:02.10 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/13 | 22/07/2025 | 19 | MHDLE 45 | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 3520m | Good | Kieren Buckley | 75.5kg | 4:11.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
| 10/16 | 03/07/2025 | 18 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,810.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | GY | E Staples | 72kg | 3:53.40 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Isabelle Ryder
Weight: 75kgs
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Comments
Third-up today. Resuming didn't finish the race at Wincanton on April 12 over 4300m. Could make amends.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/5 | 11/05/2026 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $13,980.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good | Isabelle Ryder | 74kg | 5:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 0/6 | 12/04/2026 | 168 | HDLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Wincanton | 4325m | Good | Isabelle Ryder | 72.5kg | 5:08.88 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 0/12 | 26/10/2025 | 25 | HCP HDLE 4U | $35,060.00 | Aintree | 4964m | Good | Isabelle Ryder | 73.5kg | 6:01.48 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 01/10/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 3U | $23,990.00 | Warwick Uk | 4229m | Good | Isabelle Ryder | 73kg | 4:49.10 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/09/2025 | 42 | HCP HDLE 4U | $30,490.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4626m | Good | Isabelle Ryder | 68kg | 5:40.63 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 13/14 | 25/07/2025 | 24 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Isabelle Ryder | 72.5kg | 4:50.50 | 5-13-13 | 0 |
| 35.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/07/2025 | 37 | HCP HDLE 4U | $17,800.00 | Stratford Avon | 4425m | Good Firm | Isabelle Ryder | 74kg | 5:27.69 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 25/05/2025 | 3 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 74kg | 5:26.87 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $1.67 |
| 1/6 | 22/05/2025 | 2 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Good | Isabelle Ryder | 72.5kg | 4:53.12 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/4 | 20/05/2025 | 29 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,630.00 | Huntingdon | 3922m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 74.5kg | 4:40.00 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.25 |
| 1/4 | 21/04/2025 | 24 | HCP HDLE 4U | $21,990.00 | Fakenham | 4023m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 71.5kg | 5:09.08 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: C O'Farrell
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 47 day let-up. Last start finished fourth of 8 starters at Exeter on April 17 over 4600m, 6 len behind Square Du Roule with 70.5kg at $17. Before that finished fifth of 13 starters at Exeter on April 7 over 4300m, 9 len behind Blue In The West with 71kg at $13. Prefer to watch at this stage. Hard to have on recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/04/2026 | 10 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,340.00 | Exeter | 4626m | Good | Sean Houlihan | 70.5kg | 5:58.30 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/13 | 07/04/2026 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,340.00 | Exeter | 4325m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 71kg | 5:23.35 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/12 | 23/03/2026 | 109 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good | Charlie Deutsch | 70.5kg | 4:53.43 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/12/2025 | 27 | HDLE HDLE HCP 3U | $11,340.00 | Wincanton | 4928m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 70kg | 6:17.28 | 6-7-4 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |
| 0/17 | 07/11/2025 | 593 | HDLE HCP 3U | $29,950.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good | Charlie Deutsch | 68.5kg | 4:11.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $67.00 |
| 6/13 | 24/03/2024 | 58 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Ascot Uk | 4727m | Good | B Frost | 71kg | 5:45.00 | 9-7-6 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $67.00 |
| 10/12 | 26/01/2024 | 345 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Soft | B Carver | 70kg | 5:31.50 | 1-7-10 | 0 |
| 28.0L | $101.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/02/2023 | 51 | HDLE HCP 4U | $31,520.00 | Hereford | 3957m | Good | Dylan Kitts | 70kg | 4:53.50 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $23.00 |
| 11/16 | 26/12/2022 | 20 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,320.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Good Soft | B Carver | 73.5kg | 3:39.63 | - | 0 |
| 36.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/12/2022 | 48 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $16,610.00 | Fontwell Park | 4374m | Good | Daryl Jacob | 75.5kg | 5:40.23 | - | 0 |
| 1.4L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/10/2022 | 206 | MHDLE 4U | $15,250.00 | Fontwell Park | 3867m | Good | T Doggrell | 67.5kg | 4:58.84 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |