Newton Abbot Race 5 - St. Austell Brewery Hcp Chase
LIMERICK LEADER (3) made an encouraging return when second in a Southwell chase tackling 4900m under James Bowen on first start for the Nick Scholfield stable and may build on that bright comeback. Holds leading claims. WALKIN OUT (2) placed at Warwick before winning a Devon point-to-point attempting 4800m by 8L and must be respected again. Represents the main danger. DANNY'S FRIEND (6) resumed with a fair fourth contesting 3200m at Hereford under Jack Tudor. This looks a workable opening. Maintains appeal. VENGEANCE (5) improved from an Exeter hurdle miss to place third tackling fences here and cannot be dismissed.

Jockey: Paul O'Brien
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 31 days. Last outing finished ninth of 10 starters at Cartmel on May 23 over 3400m, 24 len behind My Chiquita carrying 67kg at $51. Before that finished second in a small field at Hexham on May 2 over 3250m, 34 len behind Seeyouinmydreams carrying 69.5kg at $2.50. Impossible to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $25,410.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Good | Roisin Leech | 67kg | 4:01.04 | - | 0 |
| 24.8L | $51.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/05/2026 | 35 | HDLE SELL 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 69.5kg | 4:07.85 | - | 0 |
| 34.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/6 | 28/03/2026 | 22 | HDLE SELL 4U | $9,980.00 | Stratford Avon | 3721m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 71kg | 4:33.12 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/5 | 06/03/2026 | 25 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 4023m | Good Soft | I J Power | 75kg | 5:24.02 | - | 0 |
| 53.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/02/2026 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 76kg | 3:55.76 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/01/2026 | 289 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $16,340.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good Soft | Luke Scott | 75kg | 3:53.05 | 4-3-5 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/5 | 01/04/2025 | 12 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,300.00 | Kempton Park | 3621m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 74kg | 4:26.85 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/5 | 20/03/2025 | 9 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 76kg | 4:00.37 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/4 | 11/03/2025 | 5 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $13,540.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Luke Scott | 75kg | 3:57.46 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $1.44 |
| 1/6 | 06/03/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Fontwell Park | 3570m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 75.5kg | 4:50.90 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $2.38 |
| 1/9 | 13/02/2025 | 8 | HCP CHSE 5U | $13,840.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3287m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 76kg | 4:16.10 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.83 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Resumes off a 30 day letup. Last to post a big 8 len win. Devon P2p on May 24 over 4800m defeating Wick Green carrying 73kg in a jumps. The run before finished third in a small field at Warwick on May 9 over 4800m, 2.25 len behind Malinas Glory carrying 70kg at $3.30. Promising galloper. Big chance again.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | P2P | $0.00 | Devon P2p | 4828m | Good Firm | A Johnston | 73kg | 5:45.50 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/4 | 09/05/2026 | 13 | CHSE 5U | $17,190.00 | Warwick Uk | 4828m | Good | Anna Johnston | 70kg | 6:09.78 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.25 |
| 1/3 | 26/04/2026 | 36 | P2P | $0.00 | Devon P2p | 4828m | Good Firm | A Johnston | 70kg | 5:47.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/2 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Dorset P2p | 4828m | Good | A Johnston | 73kg | 6:25.00 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.67 |
| 4/9 | 07/03/2026 | 13 | P2P | $0.00 | Didmarton P2p | 4828m | Good | A Johnston | 77.5kg | 5:54.40 | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/15 | 22/02/2026 | 268 | P2P | $0.00 | Dorset P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | A Johnston | 66.5kg | 6:18.70 | - | 0 |
| 31.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/4 | 30/05/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,870.00 | Stratford Avon | 4224m | Good | Anna Johnston | 65.5kg | 5:22.10 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 02/05/2025 | 11 | CHSE M 5U | $12,920.00 | Cheltenham | 5080m | Good | Anna Johnston | 73.5kg | 6:39.42 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/4 | 21/04/2025 | 19 | P2P | $0.00 | Trebudannon P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | A Johnston | 66.5kg | 6:10.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/04/2025 | 13 | CHSE 5U | $11,720.00 | Ludlow | 4023m | Good | Anna Johnston | 69kg | 5:08.07 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 20/03/2025 | 25 | CHSE 5U | $11,720.00 | Ludlow | 4023m | Good | Anna Johnston | 70kg | 5:15.23 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. First-up after 10 months held ground to the line finished second of 7 runners at Southwell on June 9 over 4900m, a neck behind No More No with 75.5kg at $3.30. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len this track on June 24 over 4200m defeating Great D'ange with 71kg at $2.10 in a steeplechase. Can improve on first up performance. Fitter and will be tough to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 09/06/2026 | 278 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good | James Bowen | 75.5kg | 6:26.53 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 04/09/2025 | 14 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Sedgefield | 3922m | Good | James Bowen | 71kg | 4:42.90 | 2-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $3.25 |
| 2/7 | 21/08/2025 | 32 | HCP CHSE 4U | $20,300.00 | Newton Abbot | 4221m | Good | James Bowen | 68.5kg | 5:08.73 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/07/2025 | 26 | HCP CHSE 4U | $15,700.00 | Stratford Avon | 3922m | Good | James Bowen | 71kg | 5:01.70 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 24/06/2025 | 20 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good | James Bowen | 71kg | 5:20.60 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 04/06/2025 | 86 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,330.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good | James Bowen | 72.5kg | 5:13.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 0/5 | 10/03/2025 | 24 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Plumpton | 5026m | Good | Ben Jones | 66kg | 6:20.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 14/02/2025 | 14 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,990.00 | Fakenham | 4713m | Good | Shane Fenelon | 74kg | 6:03.84 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 31/01/2025 | 20 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $13,940.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Soft | Shane Fenelon | 74kg | 4:50.50 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/9 | 11/01/2025 | 23 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | Shane Fenelon | 70.5kg | 5:26.80 | 7-4-4 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/18 | 19/12/2024 | 85 | HCP APP HDLE 3U | $12,920.00 | Exeter | 4349m | Good Soft | Imogen Mathias | 75.5kg | 5:40.15 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 16.8L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Miss Imogen Mathias
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished third in a small field at this track on April 4 over 4200m, 3.5 len behind Jack Doyen with 71kg at $4.50. Last start finished seventh of 12 runners at Cartmel on May 23 over 4200m, 36 len behind Imperial Rule carrying 71kg at $8.50. Has ability but looks tested.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 23/05/2026 | 49 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,020.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good | Imogen Mathias | 71kg | 5:12.43 | - | 0 |
| 36.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 04/04/2026 | 311 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,240.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good Soft | Imogen Mathias | 71kg | 5:21.09 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 28/05/2025 | 10 | OPEN CHSE 5U | $10,650.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good | Imogen Mathias | 74kg | 5:10.45 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 29.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/05/2025 | 27 | P2P | $0.00 | Tabley P2p | 4023m | Good | Imogen Mathias | 73kg | 5:04.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 99/5 | 21/04/2025 | 22 | P2P | $0.00 | Eyton-On-Severn P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | S Burton | 73kg | 6:33.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 30/03/2025 | 44 | P2P | $0.00 | Maisemore Park P2p | 4828m | Good | Imogen Mathias | 79.5kg | 6:04.10 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $9.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/02/2025 | 349 | HCP SELL HDLE 4U | $11,990.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | Good | Tom Cannon | 76kg | 4:13.27 | 1-6-8 | 0 |
| 46.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/03/2024 | 95 | HCP APP NOVHDLE 4U | $28,870.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Heavy | Charlie Deutsch | 71kg | 4:04.20 | 1-4-5 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/4 | 28/11/2023 | 290 | NHDLE HCP 3U | $11,350.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Heavy | Charlie Deutsch | 75kg | 4:17.80 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 29.0L | $3.13 |
| 0/8 | 11/02/2023 | 100 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $16,110.00 | Uttoxeter | 3213m | Good Soft | Robert Dunne | 69.5kg | 4:09.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/11/2022 | 226 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,860.00 | Newbury | 3282m | Good | N F Houlihan | 64.5kg | 3:56.30 | - | 0 |
| 22.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Not raced for 49 days. Fresh up after five months finished fourth of 9 runners at Hereford on May 5 over 3200m, 26 len behind Prairie Queen carrying 69kg at $5.50. Previously second-up finished 11th of 13 runners at Uttoxeter on September 16 over 3200m, 58 len behind Diesel Line with 67.5kg at $21. Definite chance. Worth including.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 05/05/2026 | 146 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Jack Tudor | 69kg | 3:56.07 | - | 0 |
| 26.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/13 | 10/12/2025 | 15 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,350.00 | Hereford | 4200m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 67.5kg | 5:23.68 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/8 | 25/11/2025 | 22 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Jack Tudor | 64.5kg | 4:04.12 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.25 |
| 5/12 | 03/11/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Jack Tudor | 64.5kg | 3:58.04 | 9-8-5 | 0 |
| 13.8L | $9.50 |
| 10/14 | 05/10/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Jack Tudor | 65.5kg | 3:53.07 | 11-11-10 | 0 |
| 53.5L | $26.00 |
| 11/13 | 16/09/2025 | 10 | HCP APP HDLE 3U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Jack Tudor | 67.5kg | 3:43.90 | 11-11-11 | 0 |
| 58.3L | $21.00 |
| 11/11 | 06/09/2025 | 84 | HCP HDLE 3U | $15,960.00 | Stratford Avon | 3282m | Good | Jack Tudor | 68kg | 3:48.52 | 7-11-11 | 0 |
| 61.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/06/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Jack Tudor | 71kg | 4:59.18 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/05/2025 | 158 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,630.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Jack Tudor | 69kg | 3:57.00 | 7-8-6 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/11 | 16/12/2024 | 20 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Southwell | 4103m | Good Soft | Nick Scholfield | 70.5kg | 5:38.20 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $4.00 |
| 10/13 | 26/11/2024 | 141 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,350.00 | Southwell | 3183m | Good | Nick Scholfield | 73.5kg | 4:05.48 | 11-11-10 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $13.00 |