Newton Abbot Race 5 - Clearance Hcp Hurdle
ARCTIC VOYAGE (5) looks the one to beat after a dominant 1st at Newton Abbot over 3371m, winning by 9L on good, following a 5.5L Hereford win; drops 4kg. AMERICAN LAND (3) rates a key chance after a 2nd at Chepstow over ~3233m last start and has won twice at Newton Abbot, including over this trip. CENTARA (2) is a four-time Newton Abbot winner and scored twice here last summer over ~3287m, though was 6th over 4220m last time. HOWTH (1) is 2/2 at Newton Abbot over this trip but was 4th at Plumpton last start. MORNING MAYHEM (4) brings recent wins at Fakenham over ~3221m and was 3rd at Stratford before a close 4th over 4024m.

Jockey: Stan Sheppard
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 253 days. Last start 4th of 5 at Plumpton over 3195m on 21 Sep, beaten 8.25L on good going with 76.5kg at $3.75 behind Aucunrisque. Prior won twice at Newton Abbot over 3371m on good, including by 17L on 14 Jul and then by 1.5L at $1.22 on 30 Aug. Two from two at Newton Abbot; can feature with a clean return.
Last Starts 254 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 | 21/09/2025 | - | CL3 | $23,437.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | GOOD | Stan Sheppard | 76.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2-2-4-4 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 30/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,363.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Stan Sheppard | 75.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.22 |
| 1/4 | 14/07/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Stan Sheppard | 76kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 17L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/06/2025 | - | CL4 | $16,232.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 76.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.75L | $4.50 |
| 1/4 | 01/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | GOOD | Stan Sheppard | 74.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 8L | $1.60 |
| 1/6 | 09/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | GOOD | Stan Sheppard | 72kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $4.33 |
| 3/9 | 10/10/2024 | - | CL4 | $9,345.00 | Southwell | 2835m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 63kg | - | 4-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 6 |
| 3.25L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/09/2024 | - | CL4 | $10,821.00 | Kempton | 3216m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 64.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8-7-7-7-7 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/08/2024 | - | CL3 | $24,592.00 | Goodwood | 3218m | GOOD TO SOFT | Rossa Ryan | 62.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 1 |
| 12.85L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/07/2024 | - | CL3 | $24,592.00 | Ascot | 3208m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 63.5kg | - | 5-4-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $26.00 |
| 15/20 | 29/06/2024 | - | Heritage Handicap | $147,555.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | GOOD | Marco Ghiani | 52.5kg | - | 6-7-7-8-4-1-1-1 | 9 |
| 19.2L | $16.00 |
| 4/13 | 29/03/2024 | - | CL2 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 3 |
| 4L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/03/2024 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Wolverhampton | 2815m | Luke Morris | - | 3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.25L | $9.00 | ||
| 4/12 | 24/02/2024 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Southwell | 2426m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 61kg | - | 6-4-4-3-3-3-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.45L | $23.00 |
| 5/11 | 18/01/2024 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Southwell | 2233m | Rossa Ryan | - | 8-8-8-10-10-10-10-9 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $12.00 | ||
| 11/12 | 16/12/2023 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 2505m | GOOD | Lewis Edmunds | 63.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 21.5L | $18.00 |
| 6/11 | 15/08/2023 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Chelmsford | 2012m | GOOD | F Larson | 61.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.45L | $11.00 |
| 10/13 | 08/07/2023 | - | CL2 | $0.00 | Haydock | 2373m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 55.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 7.05L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/06/2023 | - | CL2 | $0.00 | Chelmsford | 2011m | Billy Loughnane | - | - | 10 |
| 1.1L | $14.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 19/05/2023 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Newmarket | 2012m | GOOD | Ray Dawson | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Freddie Keighley
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 26-day break after finishing 6th of 7 at Newton Abbot over 4220m on 6 May, beaten 24.5L on good going with 72.5kg at $9. Strong Newton Abbot record overall (6:4-1-0) and has won two of his past five. Prior Newton Abbot runs last summer included wins over 3287m (weights 70kg, 74.5kg) and a 2nd to Breaking Cover. Back to a track he thrives at; can improve.
Last Starts 27 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 | 06/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $24,593.00 | Newton Abbot | 4220m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $9.00 |
| 99/7 | 24/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | GOOD | Jay Tidball | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $29.00 |
| 1/3 | 29/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Newton Abbot | 3287m | GOOD | Jay Tidball | 74.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $2.00 |
| 2/4 | 30/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Newton Abbot | 3287m | GOOD | Jay Tidball | 72kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/6 | 21/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $24,593.00 | Newton Abbot | 3287m | GOOD | Jay Tidball | 70kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2L | $3.25 |
| 1/5 | 14/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Newton Abbot | 3287m | GOOD | Jay Tidball | 74.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Newton Abbot | 3287m | GOOD | Jay Tidball | 71kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 11L | $3.50 |
| 1/3 | 09/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,510.00 | Hereford | 3225m | GOOD | Jay Tidball | 64kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 23L | $4.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,232.00 | Plumpton | 3972m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 72.5kg | - | 6-7-7-7-7-7-6 | 0 |
| 28.85L | $7.50 |
| 3/5 | 06/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Wincanton | 3153m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 76.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/5 | 19/12/2024 | - | CL3 | $14,755.00 | Exeter | 3722m | GOOD | Jay Tidball | 64.5kg | - | 3-3-4-3-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $11.00 |
| 99/10 | 08/11/2024 | - | CL4 | $14,755.00 | Exeter | 3365m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/04/2024 | - | Div 1 | $11,311.00 | Taunton | 3823m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 6/12 | 11/03/2024 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Taunton | 3313m | SOFT | Harry Cobden | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Taunton | 3823m | SOFT | Harry Cobden | 74kg | - | - | 1 |
| 14.25L | $4.20 |
| 1/14 | 30/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Taunton | 3823m | SOFT | Lorcan Williams | 70kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.25L | $1.95 |
| 4/8 | 01/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Newbury | 3282m | SOFT | Harry Cobden | 71.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6.25L | $3.80 |
| 99/20 | 15/04/2023 | - | Grade 2 | $0.00 | Aintree | 3410m | SOFT | Harry Cobden | 72.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 999L | $13.00 |
| 1/13 | 20/03/2023 | - | GBB Race | $4,917.00 | Taunton | 3313m | SOFT | Harry Cobden | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Brendan Powell
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 38-day break after a solid 2nd at Chepstow over 3233m on 24 Apr, beaten 5L by The Kemble Brewery on good going with 71.5kg at $8.50. Prior run was 4th of 12 at Chepstow over 3913m on 2 Apr, beaten 10.95L on good with 76.5kg at $23. Track record at Newton Abbot reads 4:2-1-0, including Class 3 and Class 4 wins last May-June. Stable and rider combination is consistent; can feature with a similar effort.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 24/04/2026 | - | CL3 | $10,526.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $8.50 |
| 4/12 | 02/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.95L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/10/2025 | - | CL3 | $14,755.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 72.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 04/06/2025 | - | CL3 | $14,755.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 72kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/05/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 73kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/7 | 23/04/2025 | - | CL4 | $10,329.00 | Taunton | 3823m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 75kg | - | 1-1-2-1-1-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 17/12/2024 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | Jack Tudor | 73.5kg | - | 2-4-4-4-5-6-6 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $2.05 |
| 1/7 | 21/11/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | SOFT | Brendan Powell | 76kg | - | 3-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1L | $1.55 |
| 1/9 | 14/11/2024 | - | CL5 | $9,837.00 | Taunton | 3313m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 76.5kg | - | 8-4-3-3-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5L | $5.00 |
| 99/12 | 27/10/2024 | - | CL5 | $7,133.00 | Wincanton | 4055m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 72kg | - | 6-5-7-4-4-3-3 | 0 |
| 16.25L | $31.00 |
| 9/13 | 19/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Fontwell | 3866m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 72kg | - | 5-4-4-5-8-9-9 | 2 |
| 49.5L | $4.33 |
| 7/9 | 01/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | SOFT | Brendan Powell | 71kg | - | - | 2 |
| 35.25L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 24/10/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Exeter | 3723m | SOFT | Brendan Powell | 71.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 21L | $22.00 |
| 3/17 | 16/11/2022 | - | 4 | $6,394.00 | Warwick | 3219m | SOFT | Brendan Powell | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.25L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/10/2022 | - | 5 | $4,918.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/14 | 02/05/2022 | - | $10,000.00 | Down Royal | 3310m | GOOD | P W Mullins | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.75L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Kielan Woods
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, including a Class 3 win at Fakenham over 3221m on 13 Mar by 1.5L with 69.5kg at $3.75. Last start 4th of 12 at Fakenham over 4024m on 4 May, beaten 1.1L on Good with 70kg at $10 behind Rialannah. Also placed at Stratford two back over 3756m on 28 Mar, 3rd beaten 1.3L on Good with 76kg at $3.10. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 04/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $49,185.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | GOOD | Caoilin Quinn | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.1L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $7,524.00 | Stratford | 3756m | GOOD | Kielan Woods | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 13/03/2026 | - | CL3 | $14,755.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | GOOD | Caoilin Quinn | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
| 3/6 | 20/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,377.00 | Ffos Las | 3183m | HEAVY | Toby Mccain Mitchell | 79.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3-2-2-3 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $1.57 |
| 1/6 | 13/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | SOFT | Kielan Woods | 76.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.25L | $1.67 |
| 3/13 | 15/01/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,363.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | HEAVY | Kielan Woods | 75.5kg | - | 10-11-10-8-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.2L | $2.88 |
| 99/5 | 26/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,476.00 | Fontwell | 3848m | GOOD | Freddie Mitchell | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $2.88 |
| 1/9 | 19/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | HEAVY | Kielan Woods | 72.5kg | - | 8-8-7-6-4-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $29.00 |
| 99/12 | 21/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | GOOD | Kielan Woods | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 75.5kg | - | 4-5-8-8-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 79.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/16 | 20/09/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Navan | 3822m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 37L | $251.00 |
| 11/15 | 05/09/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,501.00 | Kilbeggan | 3913m | GOOD | E Finegan | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 63.8L | $126.00 |
| 8/11 | 14/08/2025 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Tramore | 3218m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 75.5L | $51.00 |
| 13/15 | 05/08/2025 | - | Div 1 | $9,999.00 | Roscommon | 3118m | GOOD | Ricky A Doyle | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 48.25L | $15.00 |
| 10/16 | 03/07/2025 | - | 4yo | $9,999.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | GOOD | G Benson | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.25L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/06/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Punchestown | 3310m | GOOD | G Benson | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 38.25L | $126.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/05/2025 | - | Mainstown | $9,999.00 | Clonmel | 3364m | GOOD | G Benson | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.2L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Harry Reed
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 19-day turnaround after a dominant win at Newton Abbot over 3371m on 13 May, scoring by 9L on Good with 71.5kg at $1.55. Won prior at Hereford over 3267m on 16 Apr by 5.5L on Good at $15 after racing handy. Track and trip winner, and now drops 4kg to 67.5kg with Harry Reed again riding for M Blake. Can feature with the right 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 13/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Harry Reed | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9L | $1.55 |
| 1/13 | 16/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | Harry Reed | 68kg | - | 4-4-4-3-3-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 99/10 | 09/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $10,329.00 | Taunton | 3313m | GOOD | Tom Cannon | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $29.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Musselburgh | 3130m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 70kg | - | 8-7-7-9-6-4-3 | 0 |
| 7.05L | $9.00 |
| 99/9 | 16/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 3160m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Musselburgh | 3130m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 71kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-3-4 | 0 |
| 3.7L | $3.75 |
| 2/4 | 19/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 71kg | - | 3-3-3-3-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $9.50 |
| 8/11 | 04/10/2025 | - | CL4 | $11,804.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 60kg | - | 6-6-6-7-10-10-8 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 11/11 | 26/09/2025 | - | CL3 | $14,756.00 | Haydock | 1400m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 61kg | - | 4-5-5-5-6-10-11 | 1 |
| 8.55L | $23.00 |
| 21/25 | 20/09/2025 | - | CL2 | $63,940.00 | Ayr | 1207m | SOFT | Andrew Mullen | 61kg | - | 18-18-17-23-22-21 | 10 |
| 12.9L | $81.00 |
| 11/14 | 21/08/2025 | - | CL3 | $49,185.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 61.5kg | - | 8-8-10-14-13-11 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/06/2025 | - | CL3 | $19,674.00 | Chester | 1222m | GOOD | Richard Kingscote | 60kg | - | 8-9-9-9-9-5 | 9 |
| 7.25L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 26/10/2024 | - | Registered As The Doncaster Stakes | $49,185.00 | Doncaster | 1208m | SOFT | Edward Greatrex | 58.5kg | - | 1-3-5-8-8-8 | 5 |
| 47.55L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 09/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,786.00 | Nottingham | 1223m | HEAVY | Daniel Tudhope | 60.5kg | - | 1-2-3-2-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/09/2024 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Newbury | 1408m | HEAVY | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-3-3 | 1 |
| 7L | $3.90 |