Newton Abbot Race 3 - No Drama This End Club Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
STORMINHOME (2) brings the standout recent run after a narrow 2nd at Southwell over 4882m (beaten 0.1L) and had earlier finished 3rd at Wetherby over 4293m (0.6L). ELYSIAN KNIGHT (1) was 4th at Plumpton over 5026m on good (7.7L) after a Newbury 4710m 3rd, though he rises 7.5kg. DYNO DAVE (5) won two back at Exeter over 4877m and drops 3kg, despite failing to finish in a 3-runner there last start. RICKETY BRIDGE (3) has recent course form, 4th here over 5326m on good (12.35L).

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third of 7 at Newbury over 4710m on 21 Mar, 12L with 71.5kg at $3.25 behind Havaila. Last start 4th of 10 at Plumpton over 5026m on 19 Apr, beaten 7.7L with 69kg at $8 on Good behind Tranquil Sea. Rises 7.5kg to 76.5kg with S Bowen booked for N P Mulholland, cheekpieces on after 17 days. Can feature if holding that form.
Last Starts 17 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 | 19/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $63,941.00 | Plumpton | 5026m | GOOD | Conor Ofarrell | 69kg | - | 4-4-4-3-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 7.7L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $21,642.00 | Newbury | 4710m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12L | $3.25 |
| 4/5 | 27/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $17,214.00 | Newbury | 4710m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Musselburgh | 4085m | GOOD | Conor Ofarrell | 68kg | - | 2-2-2-3-3-4-3-2 | 0 |
| 3.25L | $8.00 |
| 99/6 | 06/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,510.00 | Chepstow | 4751m | GOOD | Conor Ofarrell | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $2.88 |
| 2/10 | 21/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $44,267.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | GOOD | Conor Ofarrell | 73kg | - | 4-4-3-3-4-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 28/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Fontwell | 4374m | GOOD | Conor Ofarrell | 75.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6L | $4.33 |
| 99/16 | 08/03/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $78,696.00 | Sandown | 3980m | GOOD | Conor Ofarrell | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $15.00 |
| 3/5 | 14/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | GOOD | Conor Ofarrell | 74kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/10 | 11/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | SOFT | Conor Ofarrell | 72.5kg | - | 5-7-6-5-4-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | GOOD | Conor Ofarrell | 72kg | - | 7-6-6-6-7-5-5-4 | 0 |
| 11L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,917.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | HEAVY | James Bowen | 71kg | - | 3-6-5-4-4-7-6 | 0 |
| 13.1L | $14.00 |
| 3/11 | 19/06/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 70kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $6.00 |
| 3/12 | 16/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,721.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 71kg | - | 5-7-5-5-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 65-day let-up after a close 2nd of 6 at Southwell over 4882m on 2 Mar (Soft), beaten 0.1L by Smurfette with 76kg at 15.00. Earlier placed 3rd at Wetherby (4293m, 16 Oct) beaten 0.6L at 4.50, and 2nd at Ascot (4231m, 24 Mar 2024) beaten 0.2L at 4.00. Up 302m and down 0.5kg to 75.5kg; blinkers on and Harry Skelton rides for D Skelton. Can feature with a repeat of that latest run.
Last Starts 65 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 | 02/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Southwell | 4882m | SOFT | Kielan Woods | 76kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Windsor | 4471m | SOFT | Kielan Woods | 71.5kg | - | 5-6-9-9-9-9-9-9 | 0 |
| 93.55L | $34.00 |
| 5/5 | 27/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,724.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | GOOD | Kielan Woods | 76kg | - | 4-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 76L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Wetherby | 4293m | GOOD | Kielan Woods | 77.5kg | - | 5-5-5-4-4-4-3-3 | 0 |
| 0.6L | $4.50 |
| 2/11 | 24/03/2024 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Ascot | 4231m | GOOD | Kielan Woods | 75kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 3/4 | 04/03/2024 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Southwell | 4882m | SOFT | Kielan Woods | 72.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-3-2-3-3 | 2 |
| 21L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Doncaster | 3850m | SOFT | Ben Jones | 76kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.75L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Doncaster | 4822m | SOFT | Kielan Woods | 70kg | - | - | 9 |
| 12.75L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Exeter | 4877m | SOFT | Kielan Woods | 69kg | - | - | 5 |
| 31.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 30/10/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Huntingdon | 4745m | SOFT | Kielan Woods | 75.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6.5L | $3.30 |
| 3/8 | 22/04/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Bangor | 4607m | GOOD | Kielan Woods | 74kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.25L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 09/04/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Ffos Las | 4000m | SOFT | Kielan Woods | 75.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.75L | $4.33 |
| 1/10 | 27/01/2023 | - | 3 | $10,840.00 | Doncaster | 3902m | GOOD | Kielan Woods | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $2.00 |
| 3/11 | 10/01/2023 | - | 4 | $8,853.00 | Doncaster | 4188m | GOOD | Luca Morgan | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $8.50 |
| 2/4 | 27/11/2022 | - | 3 | $11,805.00 | Leicester | 4124m | GOOD TO SOFT | Kielan Woods | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 32-day break; last start 4th of 7 at Newton Abbot over 5326m on 4 Apr, beaten 12.35L on good with 74.5kg at $23. Prior run 10th of 11 at Chepstow over 4746m on 21 Feb on soft, beaten 51.25L with 64.5kg at $26. Earlier, ran 2nd at Chepstow (4746m, soft) on 22 Feb 2025, 2.75L behind J'ai Froid with 63.5kg at $11. 7yo gelding for P F Nicholls drops 2kg to 72.5kg under Freddie Gingell and has place claims.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 5326m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.35L | $23.00 |
| 10/11 | 21/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Chepstow | 4746m | SOFT | Freddie Gingell | 64.5kg | - | 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 | 0 |
| 51.25L | $26.00 |
| 99/8 | 19/04/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 5326m | HEAVY | Harry Cobden | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 10/03/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Plumpton | 5026m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 75.5kg | - | 4-3-3-2-2-2-4-4 | 0 |
| 55.75L | $5.00 |
| 2/13 | 22/02/2025 | - | Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier | $19,674.00 | Chepstow | 4746m | SOFT | Freddie Gingell | 63.5kg | - | 5-5-5-6-5-5-4-2 | 0 |
| 2.75L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Chepstow | 4746m | SOFT | Freddie Gingell | 70kg | - | 2-2-2-2-6-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 45.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 73kg | - | 3-4-4-5-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $1.55 |
| 1/9 | 04/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Southwell | 4103m | SOFT | Harry Cobden | 73kg | - | 1-1-1-3-3-2-2-1 | 7 |
| 4.25L | $2.30 |
| 5/6 | 12/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD TO SOFT | Lorcan Williams | 71kg | - | - | 5 |
| 10.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/12 | 19/11/2023 | - | Listed | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | SOFT | Lorcan Williams | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/10/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 70.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Sean Houlihan
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 50-day let-up and steps up 835m in trip, dropping to 71kg; cheekpieces on with Sean Houlihan for Mrs S Gardner. Two back 6th of 11 at Bangor over 5963m on 25 Feb, beaten 52.25L on Soft with 72kg at $7, behind Planned Paradise. Before that 3rd at Chepstow over 4751m on 13 Feb, beaten 3L on Soft with 73kg at $8.50, behind The Big Reveal. Placed twice at this track and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/11 | 17/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $11,311.00 | Exeter | 4349m | GOOD | Lucy Gardner | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $13.00 |
| 6/11 | 25/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $22,134.00 | Bangor | 5963m | SOFT | Lucy Gardner | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 52.25L | $7.00 |
| 3/11 | 13/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Chepstow | 4751m | SOFT | Lucy Gardner | 73kg | - | 3-4-3-2-2-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 3L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 30/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Ffos Las | 4788m | HEAVY | Lucy Gardner | 75.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 08/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $13,919.00 | Ffos Las | 4788m | HEAVY | Sean Houlihan | 68kg | - | 4-3-3-3-3-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 14L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $15,740.00 | Exeter | 6174m | SOFT | Sean Houlihan | 70kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 28L | $4.33 |
| 6/9 | 21/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,510.00 | Chepstow | 3911m | GOOD | Sean Houlihan | 73kg | - | 6-4-4-5-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 34.75L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 09/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Chepstow | 3911m | SOFT | Sean Houlihan | 67.5kg | - | 2-1-1-2-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.25L | $15.00 |
| 99/6 | 13/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $15,247.00 | Exeter | 3866m | SOFT | Lucy Gardner | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $10.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/12/2024 | - | CL3 | $17,706.00 | Bangor | 4656m | SOFT | Lucy Gardner | 75kg | - | 6-7-9-9-9-9-9-9 | 0 |
| 60.8L | $13.00 |
| 8/11 | 29/11/2024 | - | CL3 | $39,348.00 | Newbury | 4875m | GOOD | Lucy Gardner | 68kg | - | 2-2-2-3-1-2-8-8 | 0 |
| 43.25L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/10/2024 | - | CL3 | $18,346.00 | Newton Abbot | 4336m | HEAVY | Lucy Gardner | 72.5kg | - | 2-2-3-2-2-4-4-3 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $9.50 |
| 4/12 | 30/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Haydock | 4881m | HEAVY | Lucy Gardner | 72kg | - | - | 6 |
| 13.25L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 10/03/2024 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Warwick | 5230m | HEAVY | Lucy Gardner | 70.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 21L | $4.33 |
| 3/13 | 17/02/2024 | - | Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Qualifier | $0.00 | Ascot | 4734m | SOFT | Lucy Gardner | 71.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2-1-2-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.75L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/01/2024 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Wincanton | 4299m | HEAVY | Lucy Gardner | 74kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 15/12/2023 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Bangor | 4655m | HEAVY | Lucy Gardner | 71kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.75L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/11/2023 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Exeter | 3723m | SOFT | Lucy Gardner | 71kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.25L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Exeter | 4350m | SOFT | Lucy Gardner | 70kg | - | - | 1 |
| 10.25L | $11.00 |
| 5/12 | 17/05/2023 | - | Rabbit | $0.00 | Newton Abbot | 3367m | SOFT | Lucy Gardner | 71kg | - | - | 1 |
| 11.3L | $3.75 |

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29-day let-up for this 8yo gelding. Last start at Exeter over 4877m on 7 Apr on Good with 73kg at 1.83, race won by Saint Cyr De Pail. Previously won at Exeter over 4877m on 17 Mar by 0.1L at 5.5 with 76.5kg, beating Girls Best Friend. Down 3kg and up 307m today with James Bowen for N J Henderson; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/3 | 07/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,591.00 | Exeter | 4877m | GOOD | James Bowen | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $1.83 |
| 1/11 | 17/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $9,345.00 | Exeter | 4877m | GOOD | James Bowen | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 18/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,625.00 | Ludlow | 4783m | SOFT | Henry Main | 68.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-6-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Ffos Las | 4788m | HEAVY | Freddie Gordon | 75.5kg | - | 3-4-4-3-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 13.25L | $10.00 |
| 99/10 | 30/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $13,084.00 | Taunton | 4629m | GOOD | Freddie Gordon | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 16/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | SOFT | James Bowen | 72.5kg | - | 4-4-5-5-5-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 29.7L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 28/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newbury | 4131m | SOFT | Freddie Gordon | 69kg | - | 2-3-3-4-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 45L | $23.00 |
| 5/14 | 09/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | SOFT | Freddie Gordon | 71.5kg | - | 5-5-5-6-7-6-5 | 0 |
| 7.75L | $8.50 |