Newton Abbot Race 5 - Gordon Rowe Memorial Hcp Hurdle
CONTINUANCE (2) Came in 2nd last start in a hurdle at Worcester. Is in good order and can run well. MAX OF STARS (3) Did well when 2nd last start at Ripon and will be well suited at the trip. Brian Hughes rates highly aboard and returns to a rise in trip. Goes very close. ARCTIC VOYAGE (4) Was competitive when 2nd last run in a hurdle at Newton Abbot. Going well this preparation. Could pose a threat and expected to go very close. EMERALD TIME (5) Blitzed its rivals when winning by 3L last time in a hurdle at Worcester and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Will be hitting the line strongly. Dropping weight. Solid place bet prospects.

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 12 weeks and came in 2nd first up last preparation in a hurdle at Punchestown. Should muster plenty of early speed. Sharp improvement needed.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/21 | 10/04/2026 | - | Conditional Jockeys/Amateur Riders | $49,185.00 | Aintree | 3312m | GD/SF(GD PL) | Harry Atkins | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $81.00 |
| 22/24 | 13/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $73,777.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | GOOD | Harry Atkins | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32.7L | $101.00 |
| 99/9 | 21/02/2026 | - | CL3 | $19,674.00 | Kempton | 4224m | GD/SF(SF PL) | Harry Atkins | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $67.00 |
| 99/5 | 08/01/2026 | - | 5UP HDL | $11,499.00 | Clonmel | 3403m | HEAVY | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $2.75 |
| 2/8 | 11/12/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $13,500.00 | Punchestown | 3229m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 14/17 | 13/09/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 2615m | GOOD | Gary Carroll | 58kg | - | - | 15 |
| 10.75L | $29.00 |
| 13/22 | 23/08/2025 | - | Heritage Handicap | $491,850.00 | York | 2787m | GOOD | J P Spencer | 57.5kg | - | 18-20-21-21-21-20-21-21 | 11 |
| 9L | $67.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/08/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $18,500.00 | Galway | 2829m | SOFT | J A Heffernan | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8.25L | $6.50 |
| 16/16 | 17/06/2025 | - | Handicap | $108,207.00 | Ascot | 2847m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 59.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 19.35L | $5.50 |
| 12/17 | 14/03/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $147,555.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Sean Okeeffe | 71kg | - | 8-11-13-12-11-12-12 | 0 |
| 52.3L | $67.00 |
| 1/16 | 26/01/2025 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Naas | 3191m | HEAVY | Paul Townend | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $1.91 |
| 2/5 | 25/05/2024 | - | Flat | $55,000.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 1899m | HEAVY8 | Jean Bernard Eyquem | 57kg | 02:14.31 | - | 1 |
| 3L | $2.90 |
| 1/6 | 04/05/2024 | - | Flat | $30,000.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 1900m | GOOD3 | Jb Eyquem | 57kg | 02:17.00 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.95 |
| 1/5 | 04/02/2024 | - | $0.00 | Pau | 1999m | SOFT | Jean Bernard Eyquem | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $3.10 | |
| 1/13 | 13/12/2023 | - | $0.00 | Pau | 1999m | STANDARD | Jean Bernard Eyquem | 58kg | - | - | 13 |
| 4L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Freddie Keighley
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Honest race when 2nd last start in a hurdle at Worcester. Strong competitor.
Last Starts 26 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 | 06/06/2026 | - | CL3 | $14,755.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | Freddie Keighley | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/8 | 04/05/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,607.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | James Best | 77.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.25L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/01/2026 | - | CL3 | $29,511.00 | Sandown | 3215m | GOOD | Freddie Keighley | 74kg | - | 7-7-7-6-4-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.75L | $9.50 |
| 2/11 | 12/12/2025 | - | CL3 | $24,593.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Freddie Keighley | 68kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/4 | 09/11/2025 | - | CL3 | $24,593.00 | Sandown | 3215m | GOOD | Freddie Keighley | 68kg | - | 2-2-1-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 99/6 | 20/10/2025 | - | CL4 | $11,263.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | GOOD | Freddie Keighley | 77kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $15.00 |
| 15/16 | 16/04/2025 | - | Conditionals/Amateurs | $19,674.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Freddie Keighley | 63.5kg | - | 1-1-1-3-15-15-15 | 0 |
| 69.6L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/03/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | Freddie Keighley | 67kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/9 | 19/02/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 65kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5L | $6.00 |
| 99/11 | 17/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 3160m | GOOD | Daire James Mcconville | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $3.50 |
| 99/10 | 16/11/2024 | - | Registered As The Prestbury Juvenile Hurdle | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 20/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 71kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 19L | $1.28 |
| 8/17 | 08/09/2024 | - | CL4 | $19,731.00 | York | 2062m | SOFT | Freddie Keighley | 59.5kg | - | 16-16-15-15-15-13-9-7 | 13 |
| 7.65L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/08/2024 | - | CL4 | $11,068.00 | Sandown | 2001m | GOOD | Freddie Keighley | 59.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-4-4 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/06/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Ripon | 2423m | GOOD | Mark Winn | 60.5kg | - | 4-3-3-4-4-4-3-3 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/05/2024 | - | CL6 | $5,606.00 | Chepstow | 2011m | GOOD | Jack Doughty | 58.5kg | - | 8-7-7-7-7-7-6-4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/05/2024 | - | CL5 | $11,804.00 | Haydock | 2050m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 8.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 22/04/2024 | - | CL6 | $7,081.00 | Windsor | 2303m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 61kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.25L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 09/10/2023 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Windsor | 1637m | GOOD | George Bass | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.2L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/09/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Bath | 1609m | GOOD | Charles Bishop | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well when 2nd last start at Ripon and solid performer at this distance in the past. Brian Hughes takes the reins today and returning to an increased distance. Strong claims.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 18/06/2026 | - | Female Amateur Jockeys | $6,738.00 | Ripon | 2423m | GOOD | Chelsea Brooks | 67kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1L | $5.50 |
| 99/10 | 19/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,509.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Danny Mcmenamin | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 01/11/2025 | - | CL3 | $17,214.00 | Wetherby | 3219m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/10/2025 | - | CL3 | $9,837.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | GOOD | Danny Mcmenamin | 74.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 26/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Newcastle | 2050m | GOOD | Tom Kiely Marshall | 58.5kg | - | 1-2-2-3-3-3-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.55L | $4.33 |
| 1/9 | 15/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Thirsk | 2421m | SOFT | Tom Kiely Marshall | 62.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 5L | $4.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/08/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 76.5kg | - | 1-1-2-1-2-4-4 | 0 |
| 26.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/4 | 14/07/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 75.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 17L | $2.75 |
| 1/4 | 04/07/2025 | - | CL3 | $14,755.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3L | $2.75 |
| 2/4 | 13/06/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.38 |
| 1/7 | 03/06/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 76.5kg | - | 2-1-2-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 13L | $5.00 |
| 6/11 | 12/05/2025 | - | CL6 | $7,378.00 | Catterick | 2425m | GOOD | Harry Russell | 60.5kg | - | 9-9-10-9-9-9-9-9 | 9 |
| 6L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/04/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Kelso | 3643m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 76.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 22L | $9.50 |
| 6/7 | 14/03/2025 | - | Holdings | $19,674.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | GOOD | William Maggs | 69kg | - | 1-3-5-5-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 18.05L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/02/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Catterick | 3160m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 74kg | - | 4-1-1-1-4-6-6 | 0 |
| 17.5L | $29.00 |
| 9/11 | 20/01/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 2460m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 61.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 12.05L | $9.50 |
| 7/9 | 06/08/2024 | - | CL6 | $7,870.00 | Catterick | 3190m | GOOD | Cameron Hardie | 60kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 15.95L | $2.88 |
| 4/8 | 04/07/2024 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Perth | 3261m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 74.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 14L | $3.75 |
| 2/5 | 02/06/2024 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 72kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2L | $3.25 |
| 7/11 | 18/04/2024 | - | Premier Handicap | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 42.3L | $4.75 |

Jockey: Harry Reed
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 2nd last run in a hurdle at Newton Abbot. Has been a model of consistency this campaign. Seriously worth strong consideration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 03/06/2026 | - | CL3 | $14,755.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Harry Reed | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26L | $4.60 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Won by a big margin of 3L last time in a hurdle at Worcester and carrying less weight this time. Has a nice turn of foot. Can feature today.
Last Starts 21 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 | 11/06/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/05/2026 | - | Div 2 | $6,886.00 | Aintree | 3409m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12L | $6.50 |
| 6/15 | 27/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.8L | $19.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Catterick | 3160m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32L | $17.00 |
| 99/11 | 04/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | SOFT | Thomas Bellamy | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $17.00 |
| 2/5 | 10/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Robert Dunne | 68kg | - | 4-4-4-4-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 22/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Catterick | 3160m | SOFT | Thomas Bellamy | 71kg | - | 10-9-9-7-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $11.00 |