Newton Abbot Race 3 - Hugh Michelmore Memorial Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
RICKETY BRIDGE (5) appeals most after winning here over 5184m on good ground 19 days ago by 2.25L, and gets a lighter weight today. TIME TO BITE (2) is a key chance with strong recent figures, including a Fakenham win over 4862m on good going by 2.51L and a narrow 2nd at Wincanton prior. MORODER (4) brings a solid last-start 2nd at Taunton over 5710m, while SNIPE (1) drops back from a Class 2 at Aintree after earlier Class 5 wins. BLACKJACK MAGIC (3) was 4th in a small Carlisle Class 2 and can be thereabouts if building on that.

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 46-day break after finishing 6th of 24 at Aintree over 4241m on 9 Apr, beaten 14.55L on good ground at $51 with 76.5kg. Won two of his prior three, including Leicester 3201m on 6 Mar by 7L at $1.80 with 77.5kg and Hereford 4200m on 26 Jan by 0.75L on soft. Now reunites with Harry Skelton and wears cheekpieces. Can feature with a clean round.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/24 | 09/04/2026 | - | CL2 | $48,125.00 | Aintree | 4241m | GOOD | Sean P Oconnor | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.55L | $51.00 |
| 1/4 | 06/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $5,775.00 | Leicester | 3201m | GOOD | Heidi Palin | 77.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7L | $1.80 |
| 4/7 | 12/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,352.00 | Taunton | 4629m | HEAVY | Dominic Lewis | 77.5kg | - | 1-2-2-2-2-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 39L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 26/01/2026 | - | CL5 | $4,813.00 | Hereford | 4200m | SOFT | Dominic Lewis | 75.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 26/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $24,593.00 | Aintree | 5020m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 73kg | - | 5-5-5-6-5-6-7-7 | 0 |
| 45.5L | $8.00 |
| 8/12 | 22/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $73,777.00 | Ascot | 5902m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 67.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-7-6-5 | 0 |
| 43.05L | $9.00 |
| 4/12 | 01/11/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $98,370.00 | Ascot | 4796m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 66kg | - | 7-7-7-6-6-5-5-4 | 0 |
| 5.75L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/10/2025 | - | Limited Handicap | $49,185.00 | Kelso | 5266m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 66.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-2-4-4 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/9 | 15/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $22,232.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 68.5kg | - | 7-8-7-8-6-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 8L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/04/2025 | - | CL3 | $17,706.00 | Warwick | 5029m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 68kg | - | 5-4-3-3-6-5-4-4 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $7.50 |
| 99/23 | 12/04/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $196,740.00 | Ayr | 6397m | GOOD | Harry Atkins | 62.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $29.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Warwick | 4828m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 74kg | - | 5-3-3-4-4-5-4-3 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $4.00 |
| 8/11 | 15/02/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $98,370.00 | Ascot | 4791m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 65kg | - | 6-7-8-8-9-9-9-8 | 0 |
| 10.05L | $7.50 |
| 3/13 | 25/01/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $98,370.00 | Doncaster | 4822m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 69.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-5-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.25L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 03/11/2024 | - | CL3 | $34,429.00 | Carlisle | 5261m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 72kg | - | 6-6-6-6-5-5-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $4.20 |
| 2/5 | 17/10/2024 | - | CL3 | $18,200.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | SOFT | Harry Skelton | 72.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-3-4-4-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 7/10 | 17/02/2024 | - | Premier Handicap | $0.00 | Haydock | 5721m | HEAVY | Tristan Durrell | 65kg | - | - | 11 |
| 22L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 27/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Doncaster | 4822m | SOFT | Tristan Durrell | 66kg | - | 6-6-7-6-6-5-5-2 | 6 |
| 4L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 26/12/2023 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Aintree | 5020m | SOFT | Harry Skelton | 71kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 29/11/2023 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Wetherby | 4869m | SOFT | Harry Skelton | 75kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Bryan Carver
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 21‑day turnaround after winning at Fakenham over 4862m on 4 May by 2.51L on Good, carrying 64.5kg at $6. Won three of six at this track and is in strong seasonal form (6:3‑1‑1). Prior run was a close 2nd at Wincanton over 4299m on 12 Apr, beaten 0.3L by John Barbour with 67.5kg at $15. Up 11.5kg and up in trip today; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 04/05/2026 | - | 10UP CL2 VETERANS HCP CHASE | $29,511.00 | Fakenham | 4862m | GOOD | Bryan Carver | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.51L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 12/04/2026 | - | CL3 | $19,674.00 | Wincanton | 4299m | GOOD | Bryan Carver | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/03/2026 | - | CL3 | $19,674.00 | Exeter | 3866m | GOOD | Bryan Carver | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8L | $12.00 |
| 1/4 | 21/10/2025 | - | CL3 | $14,755.00 | Exeter | 4649m | GOOD | Bryan Carver | 69kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/6 | 27/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $17,214.00 | Market Rasen | 4305m | GOOD | Bryan Carver | 69kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-4-5-4 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 21/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Newton Abbot | 4220m | GOOD | Bryan Carver | 75kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 11L | $4.50 |
| 1/4 | 14/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Newton Abbot | 4220m | GOOD | Bryan Carver | 76.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 57L | $3.25 |
| 2/7 | 24/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,363.00 | Newton Abbot | 4336m | GOOD | Bryan Carver | 70.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 25L | $6.50 |
| 99/4 | 14/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Newton Abbot | 4220m | GOOD | David Noonan | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 05/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,083.00 | Warwick | 4023m | GOOD | Bryan Carver | 72.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 9L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/04/2025 | - | CL5 | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 4220m | HEAVY | Bryan Carver | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.25L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 25/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $13,084.00 | Taunton | 4629m | GOOD | Bryan Carver | 67.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.75L | $4.33 |
| 1/6 | 18/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $12,541.00 | Exeter | 3866m | GOOD | Bryan Carver | 67kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 8L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 09/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $17,706.00 | Exeter | 3866m | GOOD | Bryan Carver | 68kg | - | 4-3-4-4-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 44.5L | $15.00 |
| 99/15 | 19/12/2024 | - | CL5 | $7,377.00 | Exeter | 3866m | GOOD | Bryan Carver | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 22/11/2024 | - | CL4 | $15,395.00 | Ascot | 4791m | GOOD | Bryan Carver | 66.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-5-6-6 | 0 |
| 43.25L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/10/2024 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Plumpton | 3972m | GOOD | Bryan Carver | 76kg | - | 2-2-1-2-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 26.75L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 02/06/2024 | - | CL3 | $19,674.00 | Fakenham | 4264m | GOOD | Bryan Carver | 64.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.75L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/05/2024 | - | CL4 | $12,443.00 | Newton Abbot | 4220m | GOOD | Bryan Carver | 69kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 25/03/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Exeter | 3866m | HEAVY | Bryan Carver | 74kg | - | - | 6 |
| 22L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up now after a 78-day break. Last start 4th of 5 at Carlisle over 4928m on 8 Mar, beaten 24L with 71kg at $8 behind Tommy's Oscar. Prior run 4th of 6 at Sandown over 4866m on 31 Jan, beaten 48L on Soft with 65kg at $13. Wears tongue tie and blinkers; can feature with a clean round.
Last Starts 79 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 | 08/03/2026 | - | CL2 | $29,511.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | GOOD | Ben Godfrey | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 31/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $49,185.00 | Sandown | 4866m | SOFT | Sam Twiston Davies | 65kg | - | 2-3-4-3-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 48L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/01/2026 | - | CL2 | $98,370.00 | Sandown | 4866m | GOOD | Ben Godfrey | 72.5kg | - | 3-3-3-4-4-6-7-6 | 0 |
| 7.35L | $17.00 |
| 99/8 | 09/02/2025 | - | CL2 | $37,380.00 | Exeter | 4877m | GOOD | Ben Godfrey | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $11.00 |
| 99/13 | 30/11/2024 | - | Premier Handicap | $68,859.00 | Newcastle | 4710m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $31.00 |
| 99/12 | 04/05/2024 | - | 0-150 | $50,000.00 | Punchestown | 4923m | SOFT | Rex Dingle | 68.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 999L | $7.00 |
| 99/12 | 24/02/2024 | - | Premier Handicap | $0.00 | Kempton | 4828m | HEAVY | Sam Twiston Davies | 70kg | - | - | 6 |
| 999L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Sandown | 4861m | GOOD | Rex Dingle | 76kg | - | - | 1 |
| 11.05L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/12/2023 | - | Premier Handicap | $0.00 | Ascot | 4791m | SOFT | Rex Dingle | 74.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $4.60 |
| 1/11 | 11/11/2023 | - | Premier Handicap | $0.00 | Wincanton | 5057m | GOOD | Rex Dingle | 64.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 3L | $3.30 |
| 1/5 | 01/04/2023 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Rex Dingle | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 | |
| 99/10 | 18/03/2023 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | SOFT | Aidan Coleman | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $7.00 |
| 1/4 | 10/01/2023 | - | 3 | $17,706.00 | Exeter | 4877m | HEAVY | Aidan Coleman | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/9 | 25/11/2022 | - | 3 | $19,740.00 | Ffos Las | 3898m | SOFT | Jonathan Burke | 77kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $2.80 |
| 4/4 | 11/03/2022 | - | 4 | $7,377.00 | Exeter | 4649m | SOFT | Nick Scholfield | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.25L | $9.50 |
| 1/5 | 04/02/2022 | - | 4 | $10,526.00 | Chepstow | 4746m | SOFT | Nick Scholfield | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 11/01/2022 | - | 3 | $19,685.00 | Exeter | 3723m | HEAVY | Nick Scholfield | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.75L | $6.50 |
| 25/11 | 08/12/2021 | - | 4 | $7,105.00 | Lingfield | 3922m | HEAVY | Nick Scholfield | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 31/10/2021 | - | 4 | $7,377.00 | Lingfield | 3922m | SOFT | Alan Johns | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/14 | 20/02/2021 | - | 4 | $5,706.00 | Wincanton | 3076m | HEAVY | Alan Johns | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: James Best
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 46-day break after a solid 2nd at Taunton over 5710m on 9 Apr, beaten 1.75L on good going with 76.5kg at $21 behind Wicked Thoughts. Prior run 4th of 5 at Ascot over 4236m on 29 Mar, 37.5L off the winner with 76.5kg at $13. Drops 526m in trip and carries 73kg; blinkers on. Each-way claims if holding that Taunton form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 09/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $13,084.00 | Taunton | 5710m | GOOD | James Best | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $21.00 |
| 4/5 | 29/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Ascot | 4236m | GOOD | James Best | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 37.5L | $13.00 |
| 99/8 | 28/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $68,859.00 | Doncaster | 5231m | SOFT | James Best | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,510.00 | Doncaster | 4822m | GOOD | James Best | 73.5kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-2-2-3 | 0 |
| 12L | $29.00 |
| 99/7 | 05/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $15,740.00 | Exeter | 6174m | SOFT | James Best | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $21.00 |
| 99/18 | 24/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,250.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | GOOD | S Elliott | 77.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 05/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $22,134.00 | Bangor | 4855m | GOOD | James Best | 74.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1-2-2-6-6 | 0 |
| 80L | $19.00 |
| 99/7 | 26/05/2025 | - | CL3 | $14,412.00 | Cartmel | 5907m | GOOD | James Best | 76.5kg | - | 2-3-4-3-3-3-1-1 | 0 |
| 999L | $10.00 |
| 11/14 | 03/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $34,429.00 | Uttoxeter | 4837m | GOOD | James Best | 68.5kg | - | 3-4-5-3-6-10-10-10 | 0 |
| 49L | $26.00 |
| 99/6 | 16/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Cheltenham | 5230m | GOOD | James Best | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $7.50 |
| 1/12 | 01/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $68,859.00 | Doncaster | 5231m | GOOD | James Best | 67kg | - | 1-2-2-2-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.75L | $34.00 |
| 4/4 | 10/11/2024 | - | CL2 | $29,511.00 | Sandown | 4861m | GOOD | James Best | 70.5kg | - | 2-3-4-2-2-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 66.75L | $10.00 |
| 99/9 | 22/10/2024 | - | CL3 | $16,232.00 | Exeter | 4877m | GOOD | James Best | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $29.00 |
| 2/14 | 17/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 5230m | GD(GD/SF PL) | James Best | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 31/03/2024 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Plumpton | 5168m | SOFT | James Best | 72.5kg | - | 5-5-4-4-4-5-5-5 | 3 |
| 37.2L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Sandown | 4861m | GOOD | James Best | 74.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 54.05L | $19.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Kempton | 4828m | SOFT | Michael Nolan | 72kg | - | - | 5 |
| 31.25L | $13.00 |
| 99/12 | 09/12/2023 | - | Premier Handicap | $0.00 | Aintree | 5201m | HEAVY | James Best | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $23.00 |
| 99/6 | 29/10/2023 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Wincanton | 5379m | SOFT | James Best | 76kg | - | - | 1 |
| 999L | $16.00 |
| 2/16 | 29/04/2023 | - | Premier Handicap | $0.00 | Sandown | 5766m | SOFT | Michael Nolan | 65.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 19-day turnaround after winning at Newton Abbot over 5184m on 6 May by 2.25L on good ground at $7.50 with 72.5kg. Now carries 69.5kg and keeps Freddie Gingell for Paul Nicholls; cheek pieces on. Earlier this season ran 4th here over 5326m on 4 Apr at $23, beaten 12.35L behind Top Guy. Track record reads 3:1-0-0 and he’s 1 from 1 at this trip; can feature with a similar run.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 06/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Newton Abbot | 5184m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $7.50 |
| 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 |