Newton Abbot Race 5 - Clearance Hcp Hurdle
Tight contest with all five having claims. The pick of the bunch is course and distance winner ARCTIC VOYAGE (5) who scored here three weeks ago in striking fashion. The assessor has left him alone and he could prove hard to beat. AMERICAN LAND (3) goes well here. Offered significant promise at Chepstow in April when finishing runner up and warrants respect revisiting this venue. CENTARA (2) was too keen here four weeks ago. Drop back in trip to suit and may get his own way up front. Dangerous. HOWTH (1) is the least exposed in the field. Brings eye-catching profile. Watch the market for clues.

Jockey: Stan Sheppard
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after nine months. Finished off last preparation 4 in a small field at Plumpton September 21 over 3200m, 8 len behind Aucunrisque with 76kg at $3.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Market Rasen May 9 2025 over 3300m defeating All Well And Good with 71.5kg at $4.30. Looks a key chance.
Last Starts 254 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 | 21/09/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 3U | $43,240.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 76kg | 3:35.77 | 3-2-4 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 30/08/2025 | 47 | HDLE 4U | $15,680.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 75.5kg | 4:27.48 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.22 |
| 1/4 | 14/07/2025 | 15 | HCP HDLE 3U | $17,590.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 75.5kg | 3:52.60 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/06/2025 | 28 | HCP HDLE 4U | $29,950.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 76kg | 3:42.45 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/4 | 01/06/2025 | 23 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 74.5kg | 4:02.41 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.62 |
| 1/6 | 09/05/2025 | 211 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $12,700.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 71.5kg | 4:12.36 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.33 |
| 3/9 | 10/10/2024 | 24 | HCP 3U | $17,530.00 | Southwell | 2835m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 63kg | 3:03.52 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/09/2024 | 22 | HCP 3U | $20,300.00 | Kempton Park | 3216m | NS | Tom Marquand | 64.5kg | 3:31.50 | 7-8-4 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/08/2024 | 30 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Goodwood | 3218m | Good Soft | Rossa Ryan | 62.5kg | 3:39.56 | 3-5-8 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/07/2024 | 27 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Ascot Uk | 3218m | Good | Jason Watson | 63.5kg | 3:32.82 | - | 5 |
| 7.8L | $23.00 |
| 15/20 | 29/06/2024 | 92 | HCP 3U | $272,240.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | NS | Marco Ghiani | 53.5kg | 3:27.59 | 6-5-15 | 9 |
| 19.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Freddie Keighley
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after seven months raced on the pace prior to fading finished sixth of 7 runners at this track on May 6 over 4200m, 23 len behind Somespring Special with 72kg at $9. Previously second-up finished sixth of 8 runners at Plumpton on April 20 2025 over 3960m, 28 len behind Shakeyatailfeather carrying 72.5kg at $7.50. Fitter but prefer to see a return to form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 06/05/2026 | 194 | STPLE HCP 5U | $45,370.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 72kg | 5:12.90 | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $9.00 |
| 0/7 | 24/10/2025 | 25 | CHSE 4U | $72,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Jay Tidball | 75.5kg | 3:54.65 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 1/3 | 29/09/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 4U | $24,700.00 | Newton Abbot | 3319m | Good | Jay Tidball | 72kg | 3:51.21 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/4 | 30/08/2025 | 9 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,680.00 | Newton Abbot | 3287m | Good | Jay Tidball | 72kg | 4:10.14 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/6 | 21/08/2025 | 38 | HCP CHSE 4U | $46,130.00 | Newton Abbot | 3287m | Good | Jay Tidball | 70kg | 3:53.97 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/5 | 14/07/2025 | 31 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,220.00 | Newton Abbot | 3319m | Good | Jay Tidball | 74kg | 3:55.10 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.91 |
| 1/6 | 13/06/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE 5U | $41,250.00 | Newton Abbot | 3319m | Good Soft | Jay Tidball | 71kg | 4:00.59 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/3 | 09/05/2025 | 19 | HCP CHSE 5U | $19,270.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Jay Tidball | 64.5kg | 3:49.22 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 23.0L | $4.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/04/2025 | 45 | HCP CHSE 5U | $30,440.00 | Plumpton | 3972m | Good | Harry Cobden | 72.5kg | 5:05.13 | 6-7-6 | 0 |
| 28.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/5 | 06/03/2025 | 77 | HCP CHSE 5U | $20,300.00 | Wincanton | 3153m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 76kg | 4:08.44 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/5 | 19/12/2024 | 41 | HCP HDLE 3U | $27,680.00 | Exeter | 3722m | Good Soft | Jay Tidball | 66kg | 4:43.59 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Brendan Powell
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming finished fourth of 12 starters at Chepstow on April 2 over 3900m, 11 len behind Authentic Legacy carrying 76kg at $23. Second run from a spell finished second in a small field at Chepstow on April 24 over 3200m, 5 len behind The Kemble Brewery with 71kg at $8.50. Hard to fault on current form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 24/04/2026 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,420.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Brendan Powell | 71kg | 3:44.97 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/12 | 02/04/2026 | 166 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 76kg | 4:45.22 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/10/2025 | 136 | HCP HDLE 3U | $27,220.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 72.5kg | 4:06.65 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 04/06/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $27,220.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Brendan Powell | 71.5kg | 3:51.50 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/05/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | Good | Brendan Powell | 73kg | 4:20.20 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 23/04/2025 | 127 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,060.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good Firm | Brendan Powell | 75kg | 4:44.90 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 17/12/2024 | 26 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,610.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 73.5kg | 3:51.10 | 2-5-6 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/11/2024 | 7 | HCP HDLE 3U | $12,700.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 76kg | 3:46.10 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.53 |
| 1/9 | 14/11/2024 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good Firm | Freddie Gingell | 76kg | 4:00.40 | 7-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 0/12 | 27/10/2024 | 10 | HCP CHSE 4U | $13,380.00 | Wincanton | 4055m | Good | Brendan Powell | 75.5kg | 5:02.13 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/10/2024 | 181 | MHDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | Brendan Powell | 71.5kg | 3:32.70 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Kielan Woods
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last run finished fourth of 12 starters at Fakenham on May 4 over 4000m, 1.0 len behind Rialannah with 70kg at $10. The start before that; finished third of 9 runners at Stratford-On-Avon on March 28 over 3700m, 1.3 len behind Telhimlisten carrying 75.5kg at $3.30. Will take beating if at his best.
Last Starts 29 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 | 04/05/2026 | 37 | HDLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Fakenham | 4023m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 70kg | 5:01.86 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/03/2026 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 3721m | Good | Kielan Woods | 75.5kg | 4:34.15 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.25 |
| 1/6 | 13/03/2026 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 69.5kg | 4:03.67 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
| 3/6 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Heavy | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 77kg | 4:12.34 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $1.57 |
| 1/6 | 13/02/2026 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 76kg | 4:08.55 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $1.67 |
| 3/13 | 15/01/2026 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 75.5kg | 3:52.67 | 10-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.88 |
| 0/5 | 26/12/2025 | 7 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,790.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 74kg | 4:53.52 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.88 |
| 1/9 | 19/12/2025 | 28 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Heavy | Kielan Woods | 72kg | 4:17.18 | 8-4-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $29.00 |
| 0/12 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 70.5kg | 4:14.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/11/2025 | 48 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good Soft | Richie Mclernon | 75.5kg | 4:30.23 | 4-8-8 | 0 |
| 79.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/16 | 20/09/2025 | 15 | MHDLE 4U | $23,310.00 | Navan | 3822m | Y | Ricky Doyle | 74kg | 4:41.40 | - | 0 |
| 37.0L | $251.00 |

Jockey: Harry Reed
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last run to post a big 9 len win. This track on May 13 over 3400m defeating Arbitration carrying 71kg at $1.50 in a hurdle. Run before to post a big 5.5 len win. Hereford on April 16 over 3200m defeating Crystal Days carrying 68kg at $15 in a hurdle. In sparkling form and expected to go close again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 13/05/2026 | 27 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Harry Reed | 71kg | 4:12.30 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.53 |
| 1/13 | 16/04/2026 | 38 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Harry Reed | 68kg | 3:53.61 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 0/10 | 09/03/2026 | 67 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,060.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | Tom Cannon | 70.5kg | 4:08.35 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/01/2026 | 16 | JHDLE 4 | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 70kg | 3:46.27 | 8-6-3 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $9.00 |
| 0/9 | 16/12/2025 | 18 | JHDLE APP 3 | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 70kg | 3:48.14 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/11/2025 | 40 | JHDLE MDN 3 | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 3:53.56 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $3.75 |
| 2/4 | 19/10/2025 | 15 | JHDLE MDN 3 | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 3:57.20 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $9.50 |
| 8/11 | 04/10/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 60kg | 1:29.08 | 7-10-8 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 11/11 | 26/09/2025 | 6 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good Soft | Andrew Mullen | 61kg | 1:29.93 | 4-6-11 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $23.00 |
| 21/25 | 20/09/2025 | 30 | HCP 3U | $117,970.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Soft | Andrew Mullen | 61kg | 1:12.27 | 14-23-21 | 10 |
| 13.0L | $81.00 |
| 11/14 | 21/08/2025 | 54 | HCP 3U | $92,250.00 | Newcastle | 1208m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 61kg | 1:11.72 | 8-14-11 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $51.00 |