Newton Abbot Race 1 - John Bircham And Stephen 'Jagger' Hayes Memorial Juvenile Mdn Hurdle (Gbb Race)
HIGH AURA (5) appeared in need of the experience on debut at Stratford three weeks ago. Should now be able to take a big step forward in what looks a winnable juvenile hurdle for the champion trainer. MY CHAMPION (1) was only modest on the flat. Stamina will be a major question mark for this son of Ardad and market to prove the best guide. US OFFICER (3) is without success on the flat. Never sighted tackling 2000m at Bath last month while this looks a tough starting point hurdling. TIMELY SALUTE (2) now wears a first time hood having finished fourth providing final outing for previous connections. Interesting.
Jockey: James Best
Weight: 71kgs
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Freshened for 48 days. Last outing finished fifth of 10 runners at Windsor on June 1 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Kalokalo carrying 61kg at $15. The run before finished fourth in a small field at Southwell All Weather on April 25 over 1600m, 4 len behind Delinquent carrying 57kg at $13. Continues to improve. Key chance who looks sure to be tough to beat.
Last Starts 47 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 | 01/06/2026 | 37 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 61kg | 2:09.67 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/5 | 25/04/2026 | 46 | HCP 3 | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Ashley Lewis | 57kg | 1:41.13 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/5 | 10/03/2026 | 63 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Callum Rodriguez | 59.5kg | 2:02.92 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 06/01/2026 | 60 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Callum Rodriguez | 60.5kg | 1:51.42 | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.75 |
| 2/8 | 07/11/2025 | 24 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Callum Rodriguez | 60kg | 1:13.75 | 6-5-2 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/10/2025 | 10 | MDN 2 | $12,550.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 60.5kg | 0:59.42 | 7-7-5 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
| 9/13 | 04/10/2025 | 18 | MDN 2 | $12,550.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 60.5kg | 1:14.46 | 10-12-9 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/09/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $13,820.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 59.5kg | 1:14.04 | 8-8-5 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Tom Broughton
Weight: 71kgs
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Is making a debut in a jumps race. Two back ran last at Bath on May 13 over 2000m, 14 len behind Kakirra with 61kg at $10 and last start finished fourth of 10 starters at Lingfield on May 30 over 2300m, 2.5 len behind Song Of The Stars carrying 60kg at $9. Gets a chance to win. Can sneak into the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 30/05/2026 | 17 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Lingfield | 2313m | Good Firm | Marco Ghiani | 60kg | 2:29.53 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/05/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $11,980.00 | Bath | 2011m | Fast | Taylor Fisher | 61kg | 2:10.89 | - | 9 |
| 14.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/04/2026 | 17 | HCP 3 | $11,250.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 57.5kg | 1:39.83 | - | 3 |
| 9.3L | $11.00 |
| 8/11 | 11/04/2026 | 156 | NOV 35 | $18,150.00 | Yarmouth | 1609m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 56kg | 1:39.97 | - | 7 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 |
| 11/14 | 06/11/2025 | 49 | NOV 2 | $59,380.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 58kg | 1:38.21 | 9-8-11 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $81.00 |
| 5/11 | 18/09/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Jason Watson | 59.5kg | 1:27.09 | 10-11-5 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Brendan Powell
Weight: 71kgs
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Is second-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start finished 11th of 13 runners at Bath on June 5 over 2000m, 34 len behind Shirakawa carrying 61kg at $17. Worth including in this line-up.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 05/06/2026 | 276 | HCP 3 | $11,980.00 | Bath | 2011m | Good | William Cox | 61kg | 2:11.27 | 9-13-11 | 12 |
| 34.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 02/09/2025 | 30 | HCP NSY 2 | $13,410.00 | Chepstow | 1609m | Soft | William Cox | 61kg | 1:42.99 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/08/2025 | 16 | HCP NSY 2 | $27,230.00 | Chester | 1408m | Good Firm | Joe Fanning | 53.5kg | 1:26.63 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 38.5L | $19.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/07/2025 | 10 | MDN 2 | $12,730.00 | Nottingham | 1223m | Good | William Cox | 60.5kg | 1:14.17 | 5-4-6 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $126.00 |
| 4/5 | 08/07/2025 | 26 | OPEN MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Brighton | 1408m | Good Firm | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 59.5kg | 1:25.13 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1307m | Good | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 60.5kg | 1:18.64 | 5-7-8 | 7 |
| 20.0L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Callum Pritchard
Weight: 67.5kgs
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First race starter by Dragon Dancer out of The Full Sister. Makes her debut here in what looks a tricky race for her. Tough assignment at her first outing so tempted to favour others.
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, finished third in a small field at Stratford-On-Avon on June 29 over 3300m, 7 len behind Wicksey with 66.5kg at $4.50. Can improve on first race start performance. Sure to improve and can get off the mark.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 29/06/2026 | - | JHDLE 3 | $18,150.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good Firm | Harry Skelton | 66.5kg | 4:00.62 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $4.50 |