Newton Abbot Race 1 - St. Austell Brewery Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
CRYSTAL ORCHARD (1) Back from a spell of 33 weeks. Came on strongly when 3rd beaten by 4 1/4L last run in a hurdle at Exeter. Should muster plenty of early speed. Definite winning chance. SIRGREG (3) Back from a 46 week break. Hit the line well when 3rd beaten by more than 6L last start at Exeter and fitter for debut run. Should get going late. Good chance in this event. JPR TWO (2) First up from a 29 week spell. Finished 6th last run in a hurdle at Newton Abbot. Likely to bounce back. Should jump out and bowl along. One of the hopes. VANGO CAN GO (4) First run back after a 33 week spell. Came in 8th last run at Cheltenham. Expecting improvement and promising career start. Will be motoring home late. Could work into placings.
Jockey: Brendan Powell
Weight: 71kgs
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Back after a 33 week break. Flashed home late into 3rd beaten by 4 1/4L last run in a hurdle at Exeter. Shows good early pace. Worth a lot of thought in this race.
Last Starts 236 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 06/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Exeter | 3365m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 72.5kg | - | 5-5-6-5-4-4-3 | 0 |
| 4.25L | $12.00 |
| 5/11 | 09/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $3,934.00 | Exeter | 3365m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 71kg | - | 6-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $9.00 |
| 5/11 | 21/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 71kg | - | 5-4-5-5-6-6-5 | 0 |
| 7.05L | $12.00 |
| 8/11 | 29/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,917.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 71.5kg | - | 6-4-4-5-6-8-8 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh after a break of 29 weeks. Jumped at $12.00 and ran 6th last run in a hurdle at Newton Abbot. Likely to bounce back. Respect the betting.
Last Starts 207 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 04/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 72.5kg | - | 6-6-7-7-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 44.45L | $12.00 |
| 8/15 | 05/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Exeter | 3365m | SOFT | Freddie Gingell | 71kg | - | 3-4-4-4-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 30.05L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Sean Houlihan
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from spell of 46 weeks. Made some ground late when 3rd beaten by more than 6L last start at Exeter and having second race start. Good winning chance.
Last Starts 327 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 05/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Exeter | 3365m | SOFT | Sean Houlihan | 71kg | - | 14-15-14-11-6-4-4 | 0 |
| 6.25L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell of 33 weeks. Finished 8th last run at Cheltenham. Expecting improvement and solid career start. Will be hitting the line strongly. Could not recommend.
Last Starts 231 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/21 | 11/03/2026 | - | In Memory Of Sir Johnny Weatherby | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 73kg | - | 17-20-21-18-14-9-8 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $101.00 |
| 3/15 | 19/12/2025 | - | Listed | $24,592.00 | Ascot | 3161m | SOFT | Charlie Todd | 71kg | - | 12-12-11-8-5-5-3 | 0 |
| 5L | $26.00 |
| 1/11 | 14/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Southwell | 3183m | SOFT | Charlie Todd | 71kg | - | 6-6-6-5-3-3-1 | 0 |
| 4L | $5.00 |