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Newton Abbot Race 5 - Dartmoor Magazine Intermediate Chase (Gbb Race)

COUNTRY MILE (2) Thrashed the field when winning by a margin of nearly 5 1/2L last time in a chase at Uttoxeter and dropping weight. Jockey Harry Skelton is very comfortable steering. This looks promising. EL CAPITAINE (1) First up after a 30 week break. Made no mistakes when winning by 4 1/4L last time in a chase at Newbury. Should get going late. Not out of this. QUEBECOIS (4) First up and in the money when 2nd first up last preparation in a chase at Exeter. Should jump out and bowl along. Paul Nicholls yard are on fire recently. Solid place bet prospects. LEADING CHOICE (3) First up after a break of 33 weeks. In the money when 3rd last run in a chase at Bangor and gets a reduction in weight. Can finish in the money.

Race Time:2:37 PM
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Track:Good_to_soft
Weather:N/A
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:4220m
1
Silk
El Capitaine (1)900X14371X
Trainer: K Woollacott (Crewkerne)12 mths 13: 2-0-2

Jockey: Brendan Powell

Weight: 71kgs

8 yo Bay G
Sire: Mahler
Dam: Lady Of The Hall
Dam's Sire: Saddlers' Hall

Stats

Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %15.38%
Place %30.77%
Career13: 2-0-2
Track1: 1-0-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up4: 1-0-0
2nd Up3: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good3: 2-0-1
Soft9: 0-0-1
Heavy1: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

First run back from a break of 30 weeks. Kicked clear when winning by a margin of 4 1/4L last time in a chase at Newbury. Shows good closing speed. Value selection.

Last Starts 211 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/520/03/2026-For The Brown Chamberlin Trophy $17,214.00Newbury4510mGOODBen Jones73.5kg-5-4-5-3-4-3-1-10
  • 1. El Capitaine
  • 2. Captain Bellamy
  • 3. He Knows Better
4.25L$5.50
7/1027/01/2026-CL3 $10,526.00Chepstow3913mSOFTJoshua Newman75kg-6-7-3-6-6-7-70
  • 1. West To The Bridge
  • 2. Grenadier Jed
  • 3. French Emperor
34.45L$5.50
3/926/12/2025-Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier $24,593.00Wincanton4965mGOODBrendan Powell64.5kg-8-7-9-7-5-5-3-30
  • 1. Absolutely Doyen
  • 2. Ike Sport
  • 3. El Capitaine
7.25L$3.75
4/1814/11/2025-CL3 $19,674.00Cheltenham4224mSOFTTiernan Power Roche72.5kg-9-12-6-8-10-8-5-40
  • 1. A Pai De Nom
  • 2. Lucky Manifest
  • 3. As Legends Have It
5.3L$13.00
1/918/10/2025-CL4 $9,837.00Newton Abbot4336mGOODHarry Cobden73.5kg-4-3-4-4-4-2-1-10
  • 1. El Capitaine
  • 2. Busy Being Busy
  • 3. Stinginhisstep
0.05L$11.00
99/1218/05/2024-4UP HCP HURDLE$11,001.00Wexford4873mSOFTKeith Donoghue75kg--0
  • 1. Plain Or Battered
  • 2. Cloudy Fountain
  • 3. Tranquil Sea
999L$14.00
99/814/04/2024-$0.00Down Royal4425mYIELDINGDonagh Meyler76kg--0
  • 1. Intent Approach
  • 2. Annaghbeg
  • 3. San Martino
999L$13.00
9/902/03/2024-$0.00Navan4023mHEAVYKeith Donoghue75.5kg--3
  • 1. Aodhan May
  • 2. Chosen Diamond
  • 3. Maimie's Magic
24.8L$12.00
3/1428/01/2023-Hurdle$12,001.00Fairyhouse4108mSOFTKeith Donoghue75.5kg--0
  • 1. Buddy One
  • 2. Harvard Guy
  • 3. El Capitaine
4.75L$2.30
5/2028/12/2022-Hurdle$14,999.00Leopardstown4023mSOFTKeith Donoghue73kg--0
  • 1. Deep Cave
  • 2. Lot Of Joy
  • 3. Firm Footings
10.5L$91.00
6/2306/11/2022-Hurdle$12,001.00Cork3218mSOFTKeith Donoghue73kg--0
  • 1. Inothewayurthinkin
  • 2. Lot Of Joy
  • 3. Timmy Tuesday
18.2L$301.00
8/806/03/2022-$11,500.00Leopardstown3219mYD(GD/YD PL)Angela Jones65.5kg--0
  • 1. Ballybawn Belter
  • 2. Joshua Des Flos
  • 3. The Four Sixes
28.95L$67.00
5/712/02/2022-$10,499.00Naas3137mSOFTAngela Jones66.5kg--0
  • 1. Icare D'aubrelle
  • 2. Trust Me Nate
  • 3. Hansard
62L$10.00
2
Silk
Country Mile (2)X1215X23X1
Trainer: D Skelton (Alcester)12 mths 8: 4-2-1

Jockey: Harry Skelton

Weight: 68kgs

7 yo Bay G
Sire: Ocovango
Dam: Uncatchable
Dam's Sire: Catcher In The Rye

Stats

Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %50.00%
Place %87.50%
Career8: 4-2-1
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up4: 3-1-0
2nd Up2: 0-1-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good6: 4-1-1
Soft2: 0-1-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Ran away with a win by just short of 5 1/2L last time in a chase at Uttoxeter and gets some weight taken off. Harry Skelton has multiple wins aboard. Good chance today.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/304/10/2026-3$14,755.00Uttoxeter3213mGOODHarry Skelton72.5kg--0
  • 1. Country Mile
  • 2. The Gray Ghost
  • 3. O'moore Park
5.49L$1.36
3/724/10/2025-GBB Race $39,348.00Cheltenham3199mGOODHarry Skelton72kg-2-2-2-2-2-3-30
  • 1. Alnilam
  • 2. Relieved Of Duties
  • 3. Country Mile
12L$3.25
2/305/10/2025-GBB Race $11,805.00Uttoxeter3213mGOODHarry Skelton72.5kg-2-2-3-3-2-2-20
  • 1. Alnilam
  • 2. Country Mile
  • 3. Miami Magic
3.5L$4.00
5/726/12/2024-Grade 1 $98,370.00Aintree3409mSOFTKielan Woods73.5kg-5-4-4-4-5-5-50
  • 1. Potters Charm
  • 2. Miami Magic
  • 3. Good And Clever
43.5L$6.00
1/413/12/2024-GBB Race $14,755.00Cheltenham3382mGOODHarry Skelton72.5kg-4-4-4-4-3-1-10
  • 1. Country Mile
  • 2. Wingmen
  • 3. Palacio
7.5L$6.00
2/623/11/2024-Grade 2 $54,104.00Haydock3149mSOFTHarry Skelton71kg-3-2-3-2-2-2-20
  • 1. Roadlesstravelled
  • 2. Country Mile
  • 3. Bold Light
3L$6.00
1/728/10/2024-GBB Race $8,853.00Ayr3218mGOODHarry Skelton70kg-4-3-3-4-2-2-10
  • 1. Country Mile
  • 2. Walking On A Dream
  • 3. Young Getaway
0.75L$1.32
1/1201/04/2024-GBB Race $0.00Huntingdon3173mGOODHarry Skelton71kg--4
  • 1. Country Mile
  • 2. Silver Thorn
  • 3. Pure Carbon
4.25L$3.40
3
Silk
Leading Choice (3)136X49X33X
Trainer: Nicky Martin (Minehead)12 mths 11: 2-1-4

Jockey: Sean Houlihan

Weight: 68kgs

9 yo Bay G
Sire: Leading Light
Dam: Rachel's Choice
Dam's Sire: Ela-Mana-Mou

Stats

Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %18.18%
Place %63.64%
Career11: 2-1-4
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up5: 2-0-2
2nd Up4: 0-1-2
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good5: 1-1-1
Soft4: 1-0-2
Heavy2: 0-0-1
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Fresh today after a break of 33 weeks. Did well when 3rd last run in a chase at Bangor and will benefit with the weight drop. Very unlikely to cause an upset.

Last Starts 234 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/325/02/2026-GBB Race $14,755.00Bangor3490mSOFTSean Houlihan72kg-3-3-3-3-3-3-30
  • 1. Titan Discovery
  • 2. Mirabad
  • 3. Leading Choice
48L$17.00
3/317/02/2026-GBB Race $17,214.00Newbury3302mSOFTSean Houlihan71kg-3-3-3-3-3-3-30
  • 1. Personal Ambition
  • 2. Quebecois
  • 3. Leading Choice
26.5L$26.00
9/1118/01/2025-CL4 $16,232.00Haydock4270mSOFTHarry Skelton74kg-5-3-3-3-5-10-10-90
  • 1. Solar System
  • 2. I Am Max
  • 3. Thanksforthehelp
39.35L$7.00
4/905/12/2024-CL4 $7,869.00Leicester4123mHEAVYSean Houlihan75.5kg-5-6-6-5-6-6-5-40
  • 1. One Eye On Vegas
  • 2. Benassi
  • 3. Tommie Gun
16L$8.00
6/717/04/2024-GBB Race $0.00Cheltenham4074mGD(GD/SF PL)Sean Houlihan73kg--0
  • 1. Peaky Boy
  • 2. Diamond Ri
  • 3. Minella Rescue
19L$14.00
3/516/03/2024-GBB Race $0.00Uttoxeter4011mHEAVYJames Bowen73.5kg-4-4-4-4-4-3-32
  • 1. Below The Radar
  • 2. Don't Rightly Know
  • 3. Leading Choice
5.75L$4.33
1/703/02/2024-GBB Race $0.00Wetherby3963mSOFTSean Houlihan71.5kg--3
  • 1. Leading Choice
  • 2. To Chase A Dream
  • 3. Rock Steady Eddie
0.2L$6.00
2/1012/11/2022-4$8,853.00Uttoxeter4011mGOODKevin Brogan72kg--0
  • 1. Supreme Gift
  • 2. Leading Choice
  • 3. Saladam
3L$2.90
3/1425/10/2022-4$8,853.00Chepstow3913mGOODSean Bowen72kg--0
  • 1. Makin'yourmindup
  • 2. Hoe Joly Smoke
  • 3. Leading Choice
6L$8.50
5/814/11/2021-1$21,642.00Cheltenham3298mGOODSean Bowen69.5kg--0
  • 1. Timeforatune
  • 2. Flying Sara
  • 3. Aucunrisque
4.75L$13.00
1/916/10/2021-4$4,918.00Ffos Las3183mGOODJames Bowen69kg--0
  • 1. Leading Choice
  • 2. Copper Cove
  • 3. The Boola Boss
1.25L$19.00
4
Silk
Quebecois (4)21X242230X
Trainer: P F Nicholls (Ditcheat)12 mths 13: 3-5-1

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies

Weight: 68kgs

7 yo Chestnut G
Sire: No Risk At All
Dam: Miss Poutine
Dam's Sire: Chamberlin

Stats

Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %23.08%
Place %69.23%
Career13: 3-5-1
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up4: 2-1-0
2nd Up2: 0-1-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good6: 2-2-1
Soft6: 1-3-0
Heavy1: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

First up and honest race when 2nd first up last preparation in a chase at Exeter. Will be positive in the run early. Will appreciate the drop in weight. Worth a lot of thought in this race.

Last Starts 182 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
99/1618/04/2026-Premier Handicap $196,740.00Ayr6397mHEAVYHarry Cobden76kg--0
  • 1. Kap Vert
  • 2. Git Maker
  • 3. Kim Roque
999L$13.00
3/2210/03/2026-Premier Handicap $147,555.00Cheltenham5029mGOODHarry Cobden68kg-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-10
  • 1. Johnnywho
  • 2. Jagwar
  • 3. Quebecois
0.7L$11.00
2/317/02/2026-GBB Race $17,214.00Newbury3302mSOFTHarry Cobden71kg-2-2-2-2-2-2-20
  • 1. Personal Ambition
  • 2. Quebecois
  • 3. Leading Choice
17L$1.40
2/924/01/2026-GBB Race $39,348.00Cheltenham4139mSOFTFreddie Gingell75.5kg-2-2-2-2-2-1-1-10
  • 1. Jordans Cross
  • 2. Quebecois
  • 3. Scorsese
0.05L$13.00
4/405/12/2025-Grade 2 $63,940.00Sandown4866mGOODHarry Cobden72kg-2-2-2-2-2-3-4-40
  • 1. Salver
  • 2. Doyen Quest
  • 3. Laurens Bay
60.25L$4.50
2/407/11/2025-GBB Race $39,348.00Exeter4877mGOODHarry Cobden71kg-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-20
  • 1. Doyen Quest
  • 2. Quebecois
  • 3. Tiny Tetley
10L$1.83
1/512/04/2025-GBB Race $19,674.00Ayr4892mGOODHarry Cobden74.5kg-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-10
  • 1. Quebecois
  • 2. Jump Allen
  • 3. Baratablet
4.75L$5.00
2/415/03/2025-GBB Race $7,869.00Kempton4224mGOODLiam Harrison73kg-1-1-1-1-1-1-2-20
  • 1. Kingston Pride
  • 2. Quebecois
  • 3. Kicks And Ale
5L$2.00
4/725/01/2025-Grade 2 $73,778.00Cheltenham4074mSOFTHarry Cobden72.5kg-7-4-4-4-4-4-4-40
  • 1. Sixmilebridge
  • 2. Potters Charm
  • 3. Bill Joyce
14L$21.00
2/606/12/2024-Grade 2 $49,185.00Sandown3980mSOFTHarry Cobden71kg-1-3-3-3-2-2-20
  • 1. Bill Joyce
  • 2. Quebecois
  • 3. Pony Soprano
5L$3.50
1/1329/10/2024-GBB Race $7,575.00Chepstow3913mGOODHarry Cobden72kg-1-1-1-1-1-1-10
  • 1. Quebecois
  • 2. Juventus De Brion
  • 3. Hot Goddess
8L$2.50
16/1913/03/2024-Standard Open NH Flat Race $0.00Cheltenham3298mSOFTLorcan Williams73kg--0
  • 1. Jasmin De Vaux
  • 2. Romeo Coolio
  • 3. Jalon D'oudairies
43.35L$67.00
1/1113/12/2023-GBB Race $0.00Exeter3365mSOFTHarry Cobden71kg--0
  • 1. Quebecois
  • 2. Matthias
  • 3. Jackblack
4.5L$1.95

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