Newton Abbot Race 2 - Sun Racing Free Tickets With Sun Club Novices' Hcp Hurdle
BACKER BILK (2) attempts a handicap for the first time after making the frame on his last two starts in maiden hurdles initially at Hereford and most recently Huntingdon. Sore when intending to run at Stratford last month. Still must be feared. KITTYS GLANCE (1) was well behind an improving rival when third at Worcester. This won't be as tough and can be taken very seriously. ASK PETER (3) offered much better finishing runner up here tackling shorter three weeks ago. Rates a major player if in the same condition. SAUCATS (7) disappointed since a narrow defeat here in May. Revisiting and worth giving another chance.

Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Last run finished third of 10 runners at Worcester on June 11 over 4000m, 1.2 len behind Kom Tu Voudras with 73kg at $6. The run before finished second in a small field at Hereford on May 12 over 3900m, 9 len behind Lady Kara carrying 73kg at $2.60. Definite winning chance. Can measure up.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 11/06/2026 | 30 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $14,210.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 73kg | 5:09.46 | - | 0 |
| 1.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 12/05/2026 | 55 | HDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 73kg | 4:42.05 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $2.63 |
| 1/6 | 18/03/2026 | 86 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Huntingdon | 3922m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 72kg | 5:05.72 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.38 |
| 11/15 | 22/12/2025 | 37 | HDLE M 4U | $13,910.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | Tom Bellamy | 71kg | 3:55.95 | 4-10-11 | 0 |
| 39.3L | $15.00 |
| 8/12 | 15/11/2025 | 241 | LR OPEN M 45 | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | Tom Bellamy | 71kg | 4:05.20 | 10-6-8 | 0 |
| 10.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/12 | 19/03/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT F 4 | $7,260.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | Tom Cannon | 70kg | 4:00.40 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Nick Slatter
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Freshened for 45 days. Last run finished third of 8 runners at Huntingdon on May 19 over 3200m, 8 len behind Edelak with 67.5kg at $13. The start before that; finished second of 7 runners at Hereford on May 5 over 3200m, 12 len behind Machete Beach with 67.5kg at $8.50. Continues to improve. Definite claims.
Last Starts 44 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 | 19/05/2026 | 14 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Firm | Nick Slatter | 67.5kg | 3:43.27 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/05/2026 | 19 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Nick Slatter | 67.5kg | 3:52.77 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $8.50 |
| 7/13 | 16/04/2026 | 11 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 68kg | 3:53.61 | 11-11-10-10-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 23.0L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/04/2026 | 218 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Jack Dace | 58kg | 2:34.97 | - | 3 |
| 15.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/08/2025 | 16 | HCP APP 3U | $12,920.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Mason Paetel | 58kg | 2:06.17 | 4-7-5 | 2 |
| 22.0L | $3.13 |
| 3/7 | 14/08/2025 | 126 | HCP 3 | $12,920.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Good Firm | Sean Dylan Bowen | 61kg | 2:05.69 | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/9 | 10/04/2025 | 36 | HCP 3 | $11,440.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 60kg | 1:39.39 | 5-7-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/03/2025 | 9 | HCP 3 | $11,070.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 59kg | 2:13.90 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.75 |
| 2/11 | 24/02/2025 | 17 | HCP 3 | $17,670.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 59kg | 1:50.39 | 5-6-2 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/02/2025 | 6 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 59.5kg | 2:12.09 | 5-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.25 |
| 2/9 | 01/02/2025 | 44 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 59.5kg | 1:51.97 | 3-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |

Jockey: James Robottom
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after two months led throughout and just faded finished second in a small field at this track on June 12 over 3400m, a neck behind Coup De Gold with 69kg at $4. Previously second-up finished third in a small field at Ludlow on October 23 over 4260m, 2.25 len behind La Lolita with 70kg at $4. Fitter and can find winning form this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 12/06/2026 | 64 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | James Robottom | 69kg | 4:10.60 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/04/2026 | 56 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $16,610.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good | James Robottom | 66.5kg | 4:11.02 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $4.50 |
| 7/10 | 12/02/2026 | 9 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Heavy | James Robottom | 66kg | 5:02.74 | 1-5-7 | 0 |
| 19.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 03/02/2026 | 61 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Heavy | James Robottom | 63.5kg | 5:02.89 | 2-1-3 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/12/2025 | 42 | HDLE M 4U | $12,700.00 | Wincanton | 4325m | Good Soft | James Robottom | 65.5kg | 5:22.40 | 1-6-6 | 0 |
| 47.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/4 | 23/10/2025 | 38 | HDLE M 4U | $14,760.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 5:35.01 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 2.2L | $4.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/09/2025 | 94 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71.5kg | 5:22.86 | 1-1-7 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/5 | 13/06/2025 | 33 | OPEN HDLE M 4U | $17,530.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 4:08.19 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 82.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/05/2025 | 66 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $14,760.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | Good | Rex Dingle | 68.5kg | 3:49.77 | 1-5-6 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/03/2025 | 502 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 3567m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 69kg | 4:34.10 | 4-4-5 | 0 |
| 23.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/10/2023 | 19 | APP HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2816m | Heavy | Archie Young | 53.5kg | 3:17.42 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 22.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Tom Broughton
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 45 days. Last start finished fourth of 8 runners at Huntingdon on May 19 over 3200m, 12 len behind Ride Like A Girl with 69kg at $21. The run before pulled up at Hereford on April 6 over 3900m. Confidence looks to be down.
Last Starts 44 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 | 19/05/2026 | 43 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $12,250.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Firm | David Bass | 69kg | 3:48.21 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $21.00 |
| 99/6 | 06/04/2026 | 24 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $18,150.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Good | David Bass | 70.5kg | 4:49.97 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/5 | 13/03/2026 | 16 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $12,710.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Tom Broughton | 68.5kg | 4:06.89 | - | 0 |
| 33.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/02/2026 | 16 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $12,250.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | David Bass | 71.5kg | 3:53.74 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $29.00 |
| 99/5 | 09/02/2026 | 81 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $12,710.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Soft | David Bass | 74.5kg | 4:03.44 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/11/2025 | 43 | MHDLE M 4U | $12,920.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Good | Robert Dunne | 71.5kg | 3:38.29 | 7-3-3 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/14 | 08/10/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Callum Hutchinson | 58.5kg | 2:34.62 | 11-10-7 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $81.00 |
| 8/13 | 23/09/2025 | 20 | HCP APP 4U | $11,250.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 61kg | 2:03.86 | 12-12-8 | 13 |
| 16.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 03/09/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Bath | 1609m | Heavy | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 1:44.64 | 5-9-7 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/08/2025 | 29 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Chepstow | 1408m | Good | Callum Hutchinson | 60kg | 1:23.32 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/5 | 16/07/2025 | 24 | MDN 3U | $13,070.00 | Ffos Las | 1207m | Good | Callum Hutchinson | 60.5kg | 1:09.59 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $251.00 |

Jockey: Paul O'Brien
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 30 days. Last start finished eighth of 12 runners at this track on June 3 over 3400m, 17 len behind Cogital with 69.5kg at $26. Start before finished fifth of 14 starters at Fontwell Park on May 6 over 3500m, 23 len behind La Cadalora carrying 71kg at $201. Hard to have on recent offerings.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 03/06/2026 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Charlie Price | 69.5kg | 4:17.45 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/14 | 06/05/2026 | 27 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | Paul O'brien | 71kg | 4:27.28 | - | 0 |
| 23.3L | $201.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/04/2026 | 43 | HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good | Charlie Price | 71kg | 4:06.25 | - | 0 |
| 55.3L | $201.00 |
| 11/18 | 25/02/2026 | 160 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 73kg | 3:48.67 | 18-18-16-14-11-11-11 | 0 |
| 36.0L | $301.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/09/2025 | 43 | HCP APP 4U | $12,430.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Michael Try | 66.5kg | 2:08.15 | 1-3-6 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/08/2025 | 13 | HCP APP 4U | $12,790.00 | Yarmouth | 2816m | Good Firm | Michael Try | 66.5kg | 3:03.34 | 1-6-7 | 7 |
| 29.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/07/2025 | 19 | HCP APP 4U | $19,540.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good Firm | Michael Try | 60.5kg | 2:06.82 | 3-7-6 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/07/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $11,990.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | Good Firm | Tommie Jakes | 60kg | 2:09.90 | 6-7-6 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/3 | 22/06/2025 | 27 | HCP 4U | $11,990.00 | Pontefract | 2016m | Good | Tommie Jakes | 60kg | 2:12.99 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/9 | 26/05/2025 | 26 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 2011m | Good Firm | Tommie Jakes | 58kg | 2:07.11 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/04/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Brighton | 2011m | Good Firm | Paddy Bradley | 61kg | 2:02.56 | 5-2-4 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Callum Pritchard
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished fifth of 10 starters at this track on June 23 over 3700m, 26 len behind Warfleet carrying 66.5kg at $10. Before that struggled in the run; finished fifth of 12 starters at Uttoxeter on June 13 over 4000m, 8 len behind Kayla's Friend with 67.5kg at $7. Doesn't look one of the main chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 23/06/2026 | 10 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | Good | James Davies | 66.5kg | 4:27.37 | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/12 | 13/06/2026 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 67.5kg | 5:10.30 | 2-2-5 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/05/2026 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | Good | Ben Godfrey | 66kg | 4:29.48 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 22/04/2026 | 10 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | Ben Godfrey | 64.5kg | 3:54.60 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/04/2026 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,250.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | Ben Godfrey | 65kg | 3:37.69 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/13 | 24/03/2026 | 66 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | Ben Godfrey | 64.5kg | 4:03.82 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $17.00 |
| 9/13 | 17/01/2026 | 16 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Good Soft | Ben Godfrey | 65.5kg | 4:53.26 | 12-10-9 | 0 |
| 23.9L | $34.00 |
| 10/11 | 01/01/2026 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Windsor | 3218m | Good | Tom Cannon | 67.5kg | 3:51.13 | 11-10-10 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $17.00 |
| 99/14 | 05/12/2025 | 15 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,340.00 | Exeter | 3721m | Soft | Bryan Carver | 65.5kg | 4:52.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/11/2025 | 13 | HDLE HCP 3U | $14,970.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | Bryan Carver | 68kg | 3:34.83 | 8-7-3 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $41.00 |
| 99/17 | 07/11/2025 | 17 | HDLE HCP 3U | $29,950.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good | Jack Tudor | 64.5kg | 4:11.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |