Newton Abbot Race 1 - Proper Job Amateur Jockeys' Hcp Hurdle
SAINT POLO (3) quickly atoned for a Fontwell Park chase defeat when winning a Stratford-On-Avon hurdle tackling 3700m by 7L just seven days ago. Can remain competitive holding leading claims if able to replicate. COGITAL (5) returned in excellent order when scoring attempting course and distance by 1L and generally performs well second-up. Represents the main danger. LINDEN LANE (8) bounced back from a Hexham miss when third contesting track and trip beaten 1.3L. Should be in the mix again. Makes appeal. UGO BINGO (6) raced below form in two recent hurdle starts but may improve against this line-up. Not discounted.

Jockey: Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last run ran last at Warwick on May 20 over 4200m, 45 len behind Il Va De Soi with 71kg at $7. Start before finished seventh of 11 starters at Haydock Park on April 15 over 4200m, 22 len behind George's Lad carrying 66kg at $10. Must be a chance in today's scenario.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 20/05/2026 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Good | James Turner | 71kg | 4:54.30 | - | 0 |
| 45.8L | $7.00 |
| 7/11 | 15/04/2026 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Haydock Park | 4224m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 66kg | 5:11.02 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/03/2026 | 92 | HDLE HCP 4U | $55,890.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good | James Turner | 65kg | 4:39.26 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
| 8/15 | 19/12/2025 | 35 | HDLE HCP 3U | $28,400.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 76kg | 3:50.10 | 5-10-8 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $12.00 |
| 9/18 | 14/11/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Soft | James Turner | 73.5kg | 5:22.46 | 10-12-9 | 0 |
| 16.8L | $21.00 |
| 99/12 | 24/10/2025 | 12 | HCP HDLE 3U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | James Turner | 70kg | 3:57.96 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 12/10/2025 | 179 | HCP HDLE 5U | $100,380.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | James Turner | 66.5kg | 3:59.60 | 1-4-5 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/16 | 16/04/2025 | 33 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $36,900.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Good | James Turner | 72kg | 4:05.99 | 5-2-6 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
| 11/16 | 14/03/2025 | 41 | HCP HDLE 5U | $197,610.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 65kg | 4:05.57 | 4-15-11 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $41.00 |
| 9/12 | 01/02/2025 | 31 | HCP HDLE 4U | $54,450.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | James Turner | 71kg | 3:40.49 | 6-9-9 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $12.00 |
| 99/8 | 01/01/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $138,380.00 | Southwell | 3183m | Soft | James Turner | 75kg | 4:06.24 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Mr Lucas Murphy
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after nine months. Finished off last campaign 7 of 9 runners at Kempton Park October 19 over 3200m, 23 len behind As Fast As Wind with 71.5kg at $7. When resuming last campaign 3 in a small field at Wincanton March 31 2025 over 3000m, 28 len behind Rascallion with 67.5kg at $1.60. Capable and looks a top-three chance.
Last Starts 247 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 19/10/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,340.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Freddie Keighley | 71.5kg | 3:44.00 | 4-7-7 | 0 |
| 23.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/11 | 30/09/2025 | 40 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Freddie Keighley | 69.5kg | 3:49.70 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/08/2025 | 38 | MHDLE 4U | $15,680.00 | Newton Abbot | 3722m | Good | Harry Cobden | 70kg | 4:30.17 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/07/2025 | 20 | HDLE MDN 4U | $15,430.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | Good | Harry Cobden | 69.5kg | 4:27.50 | 2-1-3 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
| 99/7 | 24/06/2025 | 34 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $15,980.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Olive Nicholls | 72kg | 4:07.21 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/05/2025 | 14 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $12,920.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Good | Harry Cobden | 68kg | 4:32.00 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 07/05/2025 | 12 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $15,430.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Harry Skelton | 68kg | 4:01.72 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/9 | 25/04/2025 | 25 | HDLE MDN 4U | $13,980.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 68kg | 3:58.10 | 7-4-4 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 31/03/2025 | 278 | HDLE MDN 4U | $12,700.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | Harry Cobden | 67.5kg | 3:32.25 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 28.0L | $1.62 |
| 6/6 | 26/06/2024 | 39 | CL2 3 | $45,750.00 | Chantilly | 2000m | Good Soft | Hugo Besnier | 57.5kg | 2:06.62 | 1-2-6 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $5.20 |
| 5/6 | 18/05/2024 | 20 | CL1 CG 3 | $49,100.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2200m | Soft | Hugo Besnier | 57kg | 2:23.70 | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Mr Jamie Neild
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run won by 7 len Stratford-On-Avon on June 16 over 3700m defeating Raffles Nobu with 72kg at $7 in a hurdle. The run before finished seventh of 8 runners at Fontwell Park on May 14 over 3600m, 45 len behind Holy Legend with 76kg at $4.50. All set to continue the strong recent form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 16/06/2026 | 33 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,580.00 | Stratford Avon | 3721m | Good | Luke Scott | 72kg | 4:29.40 | 2-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/05/2026 | 35 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 3621m | Good | I J Power | 76kg | 4:26.21 | - | 0 |
| 45.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/5 | 09/04/2026 | 30 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Taunton | 4807m | Good | I J Power | 75kg | 6:09.63 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/03/2026 | 49 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good | I J Power | 75.5kg | 4:57.07 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 9/12 | 20/01/2026 | 56 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 3118m | Heavy | I J Power | 73.5kg | 4:07.69 | 11-10-9 | 0 |
| 31.0L | $101.00 |
| 5/11 | 25/11/2025 | 13 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | I J Power | 71.5kg | 4:02.34 | 8-8-5 | 0 |
| 29.0L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/11/2025 | 16 | HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Soft | I J Power | 70kg | 4:21.51 | 8-7-8 | 0 |
| 62.0L | $201.00 |
| 7/13 | 27/10/2025 | 19 | HDLE 4U | $28,100.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Good | I J Power | 70kg | 4:02.06 | 7-8-7 | 0 |
| 46.0L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/10/2025 | 152 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 71.5kg | 3:51.47 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 38.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/05/2025 | 90 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Necarne P2p | 4828m | Good | B Dunleavy | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $1.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Kirkistown P2p | 4828m | Good | O Mcgill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.2L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Mr Louis Burke
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished ninth of 10 runners at Uttoxeter on June 13 over 4700m, 42 len behind Orange Diamond with 70.5kg at $41. Before that finished third in a small field at this track on May 27 over 4300m, 41 len behind American Sniper carrying 69.5kg at $26. Overall strike-rate average and looking to others.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 13/06/2026 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,790.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 70.5kg | 6:08.59 | 1-8-9 | 0 |
| 42.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/5 | 27/05/2026 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 4325m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 69.5kg | 5:15.24 | - | 0 |
| 41.0L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 04/05/2026 | 7 | HDLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Fakenham | 4023m | Good | Jack Tudor | 67kg | 5:01.86 | - | 0 |
| 64.0L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/04/2026 | 6 | APP HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Neutral | Liam Wright | 61kg | 3:27.92 | - | 4 |
| 55.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/04/2026 | 187 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good | Dylan O'connor | 73kg | 3:48.11 | 4-4-4-5-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 32.8L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/10/2025 | 5 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,460.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 75kg | 5:56.91 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/10/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $14,020.00 | Wolverhampton | 2815m | Neutral | Dougie Costello | 58kg | 3:02.17 | 2-6-6 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/09/2025 | 7 | HCP HDLE 4U | $27,220.00 | Newton Abbot | 4325m | Good Soft | Nathan Howie | 69kg | 5:37.40 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/12 | 12/09/2025 | 6 | HCP 3U | $27,680.00 | Chester | 3196m | Good | Ashley Lewis | 57.5kg | 3:29.57 | 4-3-6 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 06/09/2025 | 7 | HCP SELL HDLE 47 | $13,190.00 | Stratford Avon | 3756m | Good | Nathan Howie | 69.5kg | 4:19.56 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $2.63 |
| 4/9 | 30/08/2025 | 9 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,610.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 76kg | 4:13.21 | 1-4-4 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Miss Heidi Palin
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last run finished seventh of 12 starters at this track on June 3 over 3400m, 9 len behind Cogital with 73kg at $7. The start before that; finished seventh of 8 starters at Wincanton on April 12 over 3000m, 36 len behind Little Lady Lucy with 75kg at $3.80. Rates well. Handy when right and is not to be underestimated.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 03/06/2026 | 52 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Brendan Powell | 73kg | 4:17.45 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/04/2026 | 38 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,250.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | Brendan Powell | 75kg | 3:37.69 | - | 0 |
| 36.8L | $3.75 |
| 4/12 | 05/03/2026 | 13 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,250.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 75.5kg | 3:48.88 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.50 |
| 6/7 | 20/02/2026 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Exeter | 4325m | Heavy | Brendan Powell | 75.5kg | 6:02.07 | 6-5-6 | 0 |
| 98.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/13 | 15/01/2026 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 76kg | 3:52.67 | 8-5-4 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/12 | 26/12/2025 | 49 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 72.5kg | 3:39.78 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/17 | 07/11/2025 | 17 | HDLE HCP 3U | $29,950.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good | Brendan Powell | 72.5kg | 4:11.60 | 5-4-5 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/5 | 21/10/2025 | 184 | HCP APP HDLE 3U | $12,430.00 | Exeter | 3721m | Good Firm | Richard Upton | 73kg | 4:36.50 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $1.91 |
| 4/8 | 20/04/2025 | 23 | HCP HDLE 4U | $30,440.00 | Plumpton | 3569m | Good | Brendan Powell | 73kg | 4:18.97 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $4.33 |
| 2/10 | 28/03/2025 | 69 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | Brendan Powell | 73kg | 4:23.41 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.75 |
| 4/16 | 18/01/2025 | 23 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Good Soft | Anna Johnston | 75.5kg | 4:51.00 | 7-2-4 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Miss Imogen Mathias
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 7 of 12 starters at Clonmel October 2 over 3721m, 21 len behind Spellacy's Cross carrying 72.5kg at $12. First up last campaign 5 of 7 starters at Bellewstown April 12 2025 over 3419m, 11 len behind Imadpour with 66kg at $19. Hard to have in this and would prefer later on.
Last Starts 264 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 02/10/2025 | 34 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3721m | GY | Richard Deegan | 72.5kg | 4:47.10 | - | 0 |
| 21.5L | $12.00 |
| 99/11 | 29/08/2025 | 12 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Wexford | 3922m | Good | Richard Deegan | 65kg | 4:48.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/08/2025 | 24 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 3118m | Good | Richard Deegan | 70.5kg | 3:50.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
| 8/14 | 24/07/2025 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3319m | Good | P M O'brien | 68kg | 4:11.00 | - | 0 |
| 25.5L | $13.00 |
| 99/15 | 07/07/2025 | 16 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,670.00 | Roscommon | 3218m | Good | Barry Thomas Stone | 68kg | 3:55.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $8.00 |
| 8/14 | 21/06/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 2615m | Good | Robbie Colgan | 57.5kg | 2:49.58 | - | 17 |
| 14.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/11 | 31/05/2025 | 18 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 3218m | GY | Barry Thomas Stone | 68kg | 3:58.20 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/13 | 13/05/2025 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Sligo | 3621m | Good | T P Harney | 68kg | 4:24.70 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/04/2025 | 227 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Good | Richard Deegan | 66kg | 4:13.00 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $19.00 |
| 9/16 | 28/08/2024 | 18 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Good | T P Harney | 71.5kg | 4:07.70 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $11.00 |
| 7/12 | 10/08/2024 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | Good | T P Harney | 69kg | 3:53.50 | - | 0 |
| 21.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Miss Eleanor Williams
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished fifth of 9 starters at Hexham on May 9 over 3200m, slow track; 33 len behind King Sacre with 71kg at $6. Second-up finished third in a small field at this track on June 12 over 3400m, 1.3 len behind Coup De Gold with 71.5kg at $3.80. Fitter now and making headway every start. At peak after two runs in and expected to be tough to beat.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 12/06/2026 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Osian Radford | 71.5kg | 4:10.60 | 4-2-3 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.75 |
| 5/9 | 09/05/2026 | 78 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,520.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Soft | Ellis Collier | 71kg | 4:33.80 | - | 0 |
| 33.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/02/2026 | 16 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Heavy | Isabel Williams | 74kg | 4:12.34 | 4-5-4 | 0 |
| 24.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/02/2026 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good Soft | Isabel Williams | 74kg | 4:07.40 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/11 | 01/01/2026 | 101 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Windsor | 3218m | Good | Ellis Collier | 73kg | 3:51.13 | 10-7-3 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $23.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/09/2025 | 24 | HCP HDLE 3U | $15,650.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | Ellis Collier | 71kg | 4:19.89 | 6-7-7 | 0 |
| 28.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/08/2025 | 33 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good Soft | Ellis Collier | 74kg | 4:16.97 | 8-8-6 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $29.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/07/2025 | 23 | HCP HDLE 3U | $13,970.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Conor Ring | 69kg | 3:50.07 | 6-8-8 | 0 |
| 55.3L | $81.00 |
| 3/3 | 04/07/2025 | 29 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $14,000.00 | Newton Abbot | 4325m | Good | Adam Wedge | 71.5kg | 5:26.62 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 43.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/06/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 74kg | 3:47.30 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/3 | 14/05/2025 | 27 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $14,000.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Adam Wedge | 71kg | 3:58.00 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |