Newton Abbot Race 1 - St. Austell Brewery Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
VANGO CAN GO (4) won impressively a jumpers flat event at Southwell in November before placing at listed level and then not being beaten far in the G1 Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival. Should take beating making hurdle debut. CRYSTAL ORCHARD (1) progressed on his initial hurdle outing at Exeter during March and now steps right up in trip. Looks to have a future and will be in the mix representing an in-form team. JPR TWO (2) is a half-brother to JPR One and should be seen in a better light after wind surgery climbing in journey. SIRGREG (3) caught the eye contesting a jumpers flat event at Exeter during December. Interesting.
Jockey: Brendan Powell
Weight: 71kgs
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Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last campaign 3 of 16 runners at Exeter March 6 over 3300m, 4.5 len behind Amatchmadeinheaven with 72kg at $12. At debut 8 of 11 runners at this track October 29 over 3400m, 11 len behind Crest Of Stars with 71kg at $29. Expecting another bold run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 06/03/2026 | 56 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $18,150.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good Soft | Freddie Gingell | 72kg | 4:19.54 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/11 | 09/01/2026 | 49 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 71kg | 4:18.67 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/11 | 21/11/2025 | 23 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Freddie Gingell | 71kg | 4:21.63 | 5-6-5 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $12.00 |
| 8/11 | 29/10/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $9,070.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 71kg | 4:17.63 | 6-6-8 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 71kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Having raced just once last campaign finished sixth of 11 runners at this track on April 4 over 3700m, 44 len behind Dutch Corner with 72.5kg at $12. First up last campaign finished eighth of 15 starters at Exeter on December 5 over 3300m, on slow going 30 len behind Analitheia carrying 71kg at $5.50. Will find this a real test.
Last Starts 207 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 04/04/2026 | 120 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | Good Soft | Freddie Gingell | 72.5kg | 4:25.89 | - | 0 |
| 44.5L | $12.00 |
| 8/15 | 05/12/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Soft | Freddie Gingell | 71kg | 4:24.87 | 3-8-8 | 0 |
| 30.0L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Sean Houlihan
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only had one start last when he was finished third of 15 runners at Exeter on December 5 over 3300m, slow track; 6 len behind Analitheia carrying 71kg at $13. Won't find this easy regardless of the field size.
Last Starts 327 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 05/12/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Soft | Sean Houlihan | 71kg | 4:24.87 | 13-6-3 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Having raced just once last preparation finished eighth of 21 runners at Cheltenham Champion Bumper on March 11 over 3300m, 5 len behind The Mourne Rambler carrying 73kg at $101. Won previous preparation first up from midfield and [-] to post a big 4 len win. Southwell on November 14 over 3200m slow going defeating Iconic Jack carrying 71kg at $5. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 231 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/21 | 11/03/2026 | 82 | FLAT 46 | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Charlie Todd | 73kg | 3:47.94 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $101.00 |
| 3/15 | 19/12/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 45 | $45,370.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Soft | Charlie Todd | 71kg | 3:43.08 | 12-5-3 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/11 | 14/11/2025 | 243 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Soft | Charlie Todd | 71kg | 4:01.76 | 6-3-1 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballyragget P2p | 4828m | Good | B T Stone | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |