Newton Abbot Race 1 - John Bircham And Stephen 'Jagger' Hayes Memorial Juvenile Mdn Hurdle (Gbb Race)
HIGH AURA (5) Placed 3rd last time in a hurdle at Stratford and was a debutant last start. Jockey Harry Skelton adds value. Goes close. HEARTS TO HEAVEN (4) 3yo first starter by Dragon Dancer for trainer Joe Tickle. Keep your eye on the market. MY CHAMPION (1) Improved when 5th last start at Windsor and facing an increased distance. First start for a new trainer. Hard to dismiss. TIMELY SALUTE (2) Came in 4th last time at Lingfield. Happy to overlook that run and racing over a longer distance. Racing for a new trainer. Can go through the gears. Take on trust.
Jockey: James Best
Weight: 71kgs
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At $15.00 was making up some late ground when 5th last start at Windsor and going over more ground. First race for a new trainer. Forward showing no surprise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 01/06/2026 | - | CL6 | $7,081.00 | Windsor | 2011m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 61.5kg | - | 7-7-8-8-7-7-7-6 | 2 |
| 5.45L | $15.00 |
| 4/5 | 25/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,478.00 | Southwell | 1621m | GOOD | Ashley Lewis | 54.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.75L | $13.00 |
| 5/5 | 10/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | GOOD | Callum Rodriguez | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 06/01/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | Callum Rodriguez | 60.5kg | - | 3-4-4-4-4-4-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.75 |
| 2/8 | 07/11/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Callum Rodriguez | 60kg | - | 6-7-7-5-3-2 | 8 |
| 3.25L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 60.5kg | - | 7-7-7-8-5 | 2 |
| 4.45L | $41.00 |
| 9/13 | 04/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | Pat Cosgrave | 60.5kg | - | 10-11-11-12-10-9 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | Pat Cosgrave | 59.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8-7-5 | 2 |
| 9.25L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Tom Broughton
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
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Started at $9.00 and ran 4th last time at Lingfield. Happy to overlook that run and going over extra ground. Coming to a new trainer. Not likely to pull off the victory.
Last Starts 49 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 | 30/05/2026 | - | 3Y CL6 HCP | $7,081.00 | Lingfield | 2334m | GOOD | Marco Ghiani | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.11L | $9.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/05/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,492.00 | Bath | 2045m | FIRM | Taylor Fisher | 61.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 14.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 9.35L | $11.00 |
| 8/11 | 11/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Yarmouth | 1612m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 11L | $41.00 |
| 11/14 | 06/11/2025 | - | 2 | $29,511.00 | Chelmsford | 1609m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 11L | $81.00 |
| 5/11 | 18/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Chelmsford | 1408m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 59.5kg | - | 10-10-10-10-11-9-5 | 7 |
| 5.75L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Brendan Powell
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $17.00 and disappointing effort when 11th last run at Bath but stepping up in trip. Should muster plenty of early speed. Seems very unlikely.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 05/06/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,492.00 | Bath | 2045m | GOOD | William Cox | 61kg | - | - | 12 |
| 33.95L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 02/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,492.00 | Chepstow | 1622m | SOFT | William Cox | 61kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-3-4 | 4 |
| 1.55L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/08/2025 | - | CL5 | $14,756.00 | Chester | 1409m | GOOD | Joe Fanning | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-7-7 | 4 |
| 38.4L | $19.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,786.00 | Nottingham | 1223m | GOOD | William Cox | 60.5kg | - | 5-5-5-4-4-6 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $126.00 |
| 4/5 | 08/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Brighton | 1399m | GOOD | Pierre Louis Jamin | 59.5kg | - | 4-3-3-4-4-4-4 | 2 |
| 7.75L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 1307m | GOOD | Pierre Louis Jamin | 60.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-7-8-8 | 7 |
| 20L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Callum Pritchard
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Initial race appearance 3yo by Dragon Dancer for Joe Tickle. Watch early betting.
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
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Nice run when 3rd last time in a hurdle at Stratford and having second career run. Harry Skelton is a suitable booking. Winning potential.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 29/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD TO FIRM | Harry Skelton | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.75L | $4.50 |