Newton Abbot Race 2 - Day Before Terry Wheeler's Birthday Mares' Handicap Hurdle
REEL ORANGE (2) brings the strongest recent hurdles form, winning over 3371m here on 4 Apr then 2nd back at Newton Abbot on 6 May, and was also 2nd over 3722m at Exeter in March. Last‑start Hereford winner ISABELLA ISLAY (3) steps into handicaps after a 3957m success and earlier Hereford 3rd. EVENING TESS (5) is on the up after a 2nd at Uttoxeter over 3171m. BLACKWATER LILLY (1) has placed twice at Sedgefield this spring, including a Class 4 3rd over 3381m.

Jockey: J M Quinlan
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed at Sedgefield twice in March–April, including a Class 5 2nd over 3381m on 10 Apr, beaten 1.75L at $3.50 with 76.5kg. Last start switched to the flat at Leicester over 2011m on 25 Apr and finished 11th of 14, beaten 14.45L at $15. Returns here with cheek pieces on and carries 76.5kg for J M Quinlan for N B King. Can feature with a clean jump and a return to recent hurdles form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 25/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Leicester | 2011m | GOOD | Harry Russell | 57kg | - | 12-13-14-10-9-10-10-8 | 2 |
| 14.45L | $15.00 |
| 2/5 | 10/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | GOOD | Danny Mcmenamin | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | GOOD | Danny Mcmenamin | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $9.00 |
| 6/15 | 28/03/2026 | - | Div 1 | $11,804.00 | Doncaster | 2050m | GOOD | Shay Farmer | 52kg | - | - | 14 |
| 4.85L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | GOOD | Joshua Thompson | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.75L | $19.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/01/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Southwell | 3311m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 60kg | - | 7-7-7-8-9-9-9-9 | 8 |
| 26.75L | $29.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/01/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,264.00 | Southwell | 2233m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 57.5kg | - | 4-4-5-5-6-7-7-7 | 3 |
| 8.95L | $81.00 |
| 11/11 | 20/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Newcastle | 2050m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 59kg | - | 4-5-6-6-6-5-8-11 | 4 |
| 20.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/08/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,394.00 | Carlisle | 2248m | GOOD | Billy Garritty | 63kg | - | 5-4-4-4-4-4-3-4 | 2 |
| 2.85L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | GOOD | Billy Garritty | 62kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-5-5 | 4 |
| 5L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Thirsk | 1607m | GOOD | Billy Garritty | 61kg | - | 8-7-8-8-8-8-8-6 | 9 |
| 11.05L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Beverley | 1495m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 62.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-7-7 | 2 |
| 7.75L | $29.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Bangor | 3351m | GOOD | Craig Nichol | 68.5kg | - | 4-4-2-2-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $1.80 |
| 3/12 | 14/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Hexham | 3262m | GOOD | Craig Nichol | 67.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5-3-2-3 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/12/2024 | - | Qualifier | $7,575.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | GOOD | Craig Nichol | 68.5kg | - | 3-2-2-2-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $3.25 |
| 2/9 | 30/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Newcastle | 3260m | GOOD | Craig Nichol | 68.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/09/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Kelso | 3265m | GOOD | Patrick Wadge | 66.5kg | - | 5-5-5-4-2-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/14 | 26/07/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,082.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Craig Nichol | 69kg | - | 5-6-6-4-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 1L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/07/2024 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | GOOD | Craig Nichol | 66.5kg | - | 9-9-9-9-8-5-4 | 0 |
| 7.75L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, with a Newton Abbot win two starts back and a 2nd there last week over 3371m on Good, beaten 3.75L by Belle Le Grand at $4.50. Track record reads 2: 1-1, and he stays with Freddie Gingell for Joe Tizzard. Carries 72kg here, up 2kg from last run, with tongue tie and cheekpieces applied. Can feature with a similar effort.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 06/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,363.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.75L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,363.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1L | $3.75 |
| 4/6 | 25/03/2026 | - | 4UP MARES CL5 HCP HDL | $6,049.00 | Hereford | 3957m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.77L | $4.33 |
| 2/11 | 06/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,363.00 | Exeter | 3722m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.88 |
| 11/14 | 05/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,148.00 | Exeter | 3722m | SOFT | James Davies | 70kg | - | 9-10-11-11-11-11-11 | 0 |
| 57.75L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 22/10/2025 | - | Div 2 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | James Davies | 72.5kg | - | 4-3-3-4-4-9-9-9 | 0 |
| 67.2L | $34.00 |
| 99/10 | 07/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,148.00 | Exeter | 3722m | GOOD | James Davies | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 09/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,183.00 | Exeter | 3722m | GOOD | James Davies | 67.5kg | - | 5-5-6-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 78L | $51.00 |
| 3/14 | 13/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Exeter | 3365m | SOFT | James Davies | 70.5kg | - | 5-6-5-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $71.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Exeter | 3365m | GOOD | James Davies | 68.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 43.75L | $34.00 |
| 3/12 | 10/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Ffos Las | 3183m | GOOD | Bryan Carver | 71kg | - | 9-9-9-9-1-3-3 | 0 |
| 5L | $22.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/06/2024 | - | Mares | $11,001.00 | Tramore | 3264m | SOFT | D Doyle | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $22.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/05/2024 | - | Pro/Am | $10,501.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GOOD | T Quail | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 30.75L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Stan Sheppard
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 49-day break after breaking through at Hereford over 3957m on 25 Mar, winning by 2.51L on good going at $6. Finished 3rd prior at Hereford over 3267m on heavy on 11 Feb at $51, beaten 9.75L behind The Procrastinator. Carries 71.5kg here, up 5kg from the win, with Stan Sheppard riding for C Boultbee-Brooks; wears a tongue tie. Can feature with a similar effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 25/03/2026 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Hereford | 3957m | GOOD | Richard Patrick | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.51L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Hereford | 3267m | HEAVY | Richard Patrick | 71kg | - | 6-4-5-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $51.00 |
| 9/11 | 17/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | GOOD | Richard Patrick | 70kg | - | 10-10-10-8-7-7-9 | 0 |
| 39.25L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Fern O'Brien
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, last start 4th of 7 at Market Rasen over 3332m on 14 Apr, beaten 15L with 72.5kg at $17 behind Diamonds Galore. Prior run 5th of 12 at Ludlow over 3172m on 19 Mar, beaten 15.25L at $13. Down 1.5kg today and up 389m in trip for Fern O'Brien from Cheltenham. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 30 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 | 14/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15L | $17.00 |
| 5/12 | 19/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.25L | $13.00 |
| 99/16 | 02/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $67.00 |
| 8/12 | 18/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Aine Oconnor | 69.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2-2-6-8 | 0 |
| 23.75L | $4.20 |
| 2/6 | 24/09/2024 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Warwick | 3218m | SOFT | Aine Oconnor | 69kg | - | 5-5-5-3-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $1.38 |
| 3/17 | 11/05/2024 | - | 4Y FILLIES | $11,001.00 | Cork | 3273m | GOOD | Aine Oconnor | 71kg | - | - | 8 |
| 6L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off an 11-day turnaround after a solid 2nd at Uttoxeter over 3171m on 2 May, beaten 3.5L on good going at $7.50 with 67kg behind Final Surprise. Prior Chepstow efforts were 5th and 6th over ~3200m on good, beaten 21.26L and 20.5L at $7 and $51. Carries 71kg here for Harry Skelton for trainer D Skelton, up 4kg. Can feature with a repeat of the latest run.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 02/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 11/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | GOOD | Liam Harrison | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.26L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Callum Pritchard
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip today after a tough last start 6th of 6 at Fakenham over 4713m on 4 May, beaten 101.75L with 73.5kg at $19. Two runs prior were below best, including 9th of 12 at Ffos Las over 4023m on 12 Apr, beaten 69.72L with 72.5kg at $12. Earlier form last year included seconds at Sedgefield (3381m, beaten 3.2L at $13) and Fakenham (3221m, beaten 19L at $4.50). Can feature with the right run if recapturing that late-2025 form.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 04/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $9,837.00 | Fakenham | 4713m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 101.75L | $19.00 |
| 9/12 | 12/04/2026 | - | 4UP CL5 M NOV HCP HDL | $6,886.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | GOOD | Tom Cannon | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 69.72L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,395.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | SOFT | Robert Dunne | 75kg | - | 3-3-3-3-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 19L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 06/11/2025 | - | 4 | $7,575.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | GOOD | Derek Fox | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.2L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Fontwell | 3848m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 72.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 14.95L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,363.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Robert Dunne | 66kg | - | 7-7-6-6-5-5-4 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $19.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | GOOD | Shane Fenelon | 68kg | - | 5-5-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 14L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,362.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | GOOD | Robert Dunne | 67kg | - | 6-6-5-4-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 24.6L | $101.00 |
| 8/14 | 25/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,082.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Shane Fenelon | 67kg | - | 10-9-7-5-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 19.7L | $34.00 |
| 6/11 | 25/06/2025 | - | Conditionals/Amateurs | $4,427.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 62.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-5-6-7 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Conor Ring
Weight: 65kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 385 days. Last start 8th of 13 at Ludlow over 4274m on 23 Apr, beaten 12.55L on good going at $17 with 67kg. Earlier placed twice in February, including a narrow 2nd at Bangor over 3934m on soft at $19. Ten-year-old mare with a hood on; can feature with fitness on her side.
Last Starts 386 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 23/04/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | GOOD | Harry Kimber | 67kg | - | 6-6-3-2-7-7-8-8 | 0 |
| 12.55L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | GOOD | Lewis Saunders | 70kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 22L | $15.00 |
| 5/12 | 08/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Hereford | 5138m | GOOD | Tabitha Worsley | 70.5kg | - | 8-8-7-4-6-7-6-6 | 0 |
| 49L | $23.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/02/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Hereford | 4373m | GOOD | Sean Houlihan | 67kg | - | 7-6-5-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/02/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Bangor | 3934m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 67.5kg | - | 7-10-10-7-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $19.00 |
| 7/11 | 15/01/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,066.00 | Hereford | 3267m | SOFT | Sean Houlihan | 64.5kg | - | 8-8-6-7-8-8-7 | 0 |
| 24.75L | $101.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/07/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Uttoxeter | 3168m | SOFT | Tabitha Worsley | 70kg | - | - | 3 |
| 21.25L | $8.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/06/2023 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Aintree | 4964m | GOOD | Tabitha Worsley | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 49.75L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 27/05/2023 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Ffos Las | 4801m | Ben Jones | - | - | 0 |
| 61.25L | $5.00 | ||
| 4/11 | 09/05/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Ludlow | 4275m | SOFT | Tabitha Worsley | 71.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 12.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 25/04/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Ffos Las | 3182m | SOFT | Tabitha Worsley | 68kg | - | - | 10 |
| 40.75L | $31.00 |
| 6/12 | 03/04/2023 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | SOFT | Tabitha Worsley | 70kg | - | - | 8 |
| 13.2L | $251.00 |
| 25/16 | 15/01/2022 | - | $10,502.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | J J Slevin | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99L | $41.00 | |
| 6/12 | 12/12/2021 | - | 5 | $4,427.00 | Carlisle | 3420m | SOFT | J J Slevin | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.6L | $8.50 |