Newton Abbot Race 1 - British Stallion Studs Ebf 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
TRIGG (1) disappointed on his most recent start at Perth during June when a short priced favourite. Could do better in what looks a much more realistic assignment and this may set up a big day for Team Skelton. MECENE (6) landed the prize on his third outing contesting a junior hurdle at Taunton in March doing so in impressive fashion. Looks set to go even better this season. Hard to beat. DANZA KUDURO (2) made a quiet start to his career when fourth of five in a jumpers flat event at Exeter during April. Might show progress. HORETHORNE (4) will warrant interest if having matured over the summer.
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Resumes. Finished off last campaign 3 of 7 starters at Perth June 7 over 4000m, 13 len behind Flying Ace with 73.5kg at $1.80. Previously first up; 2 of 10 runners at Chepstow March 26 over 3200m, 2.25 len behind Stick To The Board carrying 74kg at $8. Could prove tough to stop.
Last Starts 131 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 07/06/2026 | 36 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Harry Skelton | 73.5kg | 5:03.49 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 02/05/2026 | 37 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $18,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 72.5kg | 3:45.79 | 2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.62 |
| 2/10 | 26/03/2026 | 111 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 74kg | 3:52.01 | 6-5-5-5-4-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/12/2025 | 81 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Soft | Heidi Palin | 71kg | 4:14.73 | 5-4-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.73 |
| 1/10 | 15/09/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 70kg | 3:57.29 | 9-3-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Robbie David
Weight: 70kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign finished fourth in a small field at Exeter on April 17 over 3300m, 7 len behind Dunstall Star carrying 71kg at $7. Looks a long term project.
Last Starts 182 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 | 17/04/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good | Harry Reed | 71kg | 4:24.86 | 2-2-2-2-1-3-4 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 70kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Having raced just once last campaign finished sixth of 7 runners at Hereford on March 18 over 3900m, 35 len behind Silver Hill with 71.5kg at $41. First up last campaign didn't finish the race at Peppards Castle P2p on October 25 over 4828m. Tougher class here fresh and not expected to threaten this line-up.
Last Starts 212 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 | 18/03/2026 | 144 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Good | Jack Tudor | 71.5kg | 4:50.51 | 5-5-5-5-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 35.8L | $41.00 |
| 99/8 | 25/10/2025 | 167 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Peppards Castle P2p | 4828m | Soft | E L Herbison | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 11/05/2025 | 14 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughrea P2p | 4828m | Good | J Dunne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 27/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse P2p | 4828m | Y | J Dunne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation 10 of 12 runners at Fontwell Park May 14 over 3500m, 64 len behind Cameron De Fiacre carrying 68kg at $26. At debut 3 in a small field at Exeter April 7 over 3300m, 24 len behind Bannerdown with 71kg at $4. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 155 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 14/05/2026 | 37 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 68kg | 4:11.41 | 4-4-12-12-11-10-10 | 0 |
| 64.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/04/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT 4 | $7,260.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 71kg | 4:01.71 | 4-4-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 24.8L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Tabitha Worsley
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Last outing ran last at Chepstow on October 9 over 3200m, 111 len behind Cooltobecareless with 69.5kg at $501. At only start last preparation finished sixth of 8 runners at this track on April 14 over 3400m, 39 len behind Quickkick with 68kg at $201. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 09/10/2026 | 178 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Tabitha Worsley | 69.5kg | 4:05.76 | 10-10-10 | 0 |
| 111.3L | $501.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/04/2026 | 77 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $9,070.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Tabitha Worsley | 68kg | 4:09.86 | 7-7-6-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 39.3L | $201.00 |
| 10/10 | 27/01/2026 | 68 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $13,070.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Jude Fernandes | 61.5kg | 4:04.74 | 5-10-10 | 0 |
| 107.5L | $201.00 |
| 12/12 | 20/11/2025 | - | APP HUNT FLAT 3 | $9,070.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | Megan Bevan | 66.5kg | 3:33.73 | 11-12-12 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $51.00 |
Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Resuming. Not seen since winning posted a big 6 len win. Taunton March 9 over 3300m defeating See Me Later carrying 70kg at $1.70. First ever race start 2 of 7 starters at Wincanton December 4 over 3000m, 3.5 len behind Milou Du Chenet with 70kg at $5.50. Expected to feature with repeat of run before a spell.
Last Starts 221 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 | 09/03/2026 | 45 | HDLE HUNT 4 | $19,960.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 70kg | 4:10.17 | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.73 |
| 3/7 | 23/01/2026 | 50 | HDLE HUNT 4 | $19,960.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 70kg | 3:53.07 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/12/2025 | - | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,330.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 70kg | 3:46.85 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Brendan Powell
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only had one start last when he was finished ninth of 10 runners at Hereford on February 22 over 3200m, on slow going 47 len behind Tythingman with 71kg at $6.50. Hard to enthuse off the first run and happy to overlook.
Last Starts 236 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 | 22/02/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT 4 | $13,070.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 71kg | 4:10.03 | 7-10-9 | 0 |
| 47.5L | $6.50 |
Jockey: David Noonan
Weight: 66kgs
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Last start came from midfield; finished ninth of 12 runners at Worcester on October 7 over 3200m, 108 len behind Taranis Dubh with 68kg at $301. Start before finished fifth in a small field at this track on September 28 over 3400m, 56 len behind Scott's Legacy carrying 66kg at $41. Others read better. Looks outclassed again here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 07/10/2026 | 9 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | David Noonan | 68kg | 4:03.64 | 5-10-9 | 0 |
| 108.0L | $301.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/09/2026 | 22 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | David Noonan | 66kg | 4:01.23 | - | 0 |
| 56.5L | $41.00 |
| 2/5 | 06/09/2026 | 105 | HUNT FLAT M 45 | $8,170.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | David Noonan | 70kg | 4:26.85 | 1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 24/05/2026 | 35 | HUNT FLAT MDN M 45 | $8,170.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | David Noonan | 68kg | 4:23.56 | 2-3-3-4-4-4-3 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $29.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/04/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT M 46 | $9,070.00 | Plumpton | 3621m | Good | Sean Bowen | 67kg | 4:18.50 | 6-6-7-7-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $5.00 |