Racecards
15:50 Newton Abbot
Engage Undercarriage This Time Bob Pebble Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 2m 5f 122y
- Going: Good (Good to Soft in places)
- Surface: Turf
- £5,400 added
- Winner: £3,509
- 2nd: £1,030
- 3rd: £515
- 4th: £258
- Form 13F-211
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer F O'Brien
- Jockey Max Kendrick
tracked leader, led 6th, soon headed, led 4 out, headed 2 out, held from last
- Form 10/2
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer D Killahena & G McPherson
- Jockey Kielan Woods
in touch in mid-division on inside, closed 3 out, led 2 out, edged right before last, stayed on well
- Form 1/56230-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 115
tracked leaders, took keen hold, not fluent 6th, challenged 3 out, every chance before 2 out, 3rd and one pace before last
- Form 49
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer M F Harris
- Jockey Kevin Jones
held up in rear, not fluent and well beaten 3 out
- Form 57757/5
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 82
led until 6th, soon led again, headed 4 out, weakened before 2 out
- Form P/1P-5
- Age 7
- Weight 10-5
- Trainer R A Teal
- Jockey Harry Bannister
held up towards rear on outside, not fluent 2nd, struggling before 4 out, well beaten next
- Form 00-7
- Age 5
- Weight 10-5
- Trainer K Bishop
- Jockey Miss Thomosina Eyston
not jump well in rear, well beaten 3 out
- Form 3
- Age 4
- Weight 10-3
- Trainer Mrs Tracey Barfoot-Saunt
- Jockey Charlie Hammond
in touch in mid-division, outpaced after 3 out, weakened before next
Verdict
A return to chasing can’t be far away for Templepark, even though he has been thriving here over the smaller obstacles. He carries a double penalty in this and, combined with an easing of the ground, could be vulnerable today. CALUM GILHOOLEY made a promising start over timber when second at Southwell. The third went close at Fontwell earlier this week and Graeme McPherson’s charge gets the nod in this. Floating Rock placed at Taunton and Doncaster last season but lacks a recent run.
Formwatch
Templepark 1-2fav (11-5) Tracked leader, left in lead 4 out, clear travelling well 2 out, hit last, ran on, won at Newton Abbot 2m 6f (4) gd in Aug beating Noble Behest (10-12) by 3l, 10 ran.
Calum Gilhooley (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway chasing leaders after 3 out, went 2nd before last, ridden and stayed on run-in, always held, 2nd of 14, 1 1/4l behind El Borracho (11-0) at Southwell 2m mdn (4) gd in Aug.
Floating Rock (GER) 9-2 (11-10) Led, headed after 5th, ridden before 2 out, soon weakened, last of 12, dist behind Strong Glance (12-1) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp (4) sft in Jan.
Flying Focus (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) In touch on outer, blundered 5th, pushed along approaching 4 out, soon ridden, weakened before 2 out, 9th of 12, 27 1/4l behind Shantou Master (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 3f (4) gd in Aug.
The Last Melon 150-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, ridden after 4 out, no impression, 5th of 10, dist behind Templepark (11-5) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f (4) gd in Aug.
Arans Choice (IRE) 80-1 (10-7) Towards rear, headway tracking leaders before 3 out, weakened before next, 5th of 12, 19 1/4l behind Miss Farage (10-7) at Southwell 2m 4f mdn (4) gd in Aug.
Thegreymarestail (IRE) 250-1 (10-5) Held up in midfield, ridden turning for home, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 14l behind Courtland (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f (5) gd in Aug.
Munstead Moonshine 125-1 (10-4) Held up off the pace in 5th and raced keenly, plugged on in 4th after 3 out, went 3rd next, no chance with 1st 2, 3rd of 9, 27l behind Ashutor (11-7) at Newton Abbot 2m 2f (4) gd in Jul.