Newton Abbot
Monday, July 14, 2025HurdleClass 42m2f
Verdict
Verdict
An interesting maiden for the time of year and it could pay to take a chance on the returning BREAKING COVER who had some solid form over hurdles prior to being let down by his jumping over fences. He may be able to get back on track over the smaller obstacles and is preferred to Roadshow who has shaped creditably in novice/maiden hurdles this year, while Three Pikes and Ensured both make appeal on their first outing over hurdles.
Breaking Cover
Roadshow
Three Pikes
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 1. Breaking CoverJ: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Anthony HoneyballF: 232F/4-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 413
VerdictPoint runner-up who boasted a positive profile over hurdles (chased home fairly useful Panjari on second hurdles start) but has been let down by his jumping over fences. Has a 13-month absence to overcome but this yard can ready one following a break and he makes appeal now returned to hurdles. 
2. EnsuredJ: Luke ScottT: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 64
VerdictUseful handicapper at best on Flat (dual winner over 1½m). Shaped as if amiss both starts this season (now tried in a change of headgear) but looks an interesting newcomer to hurdles if retaining his ability.
3. Lucky In TaipanJ: Tabitha WorsleyT: Max YoungF: 369-7- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 52
VerdictWent the wrong way in bumpers for Fergal O'Brien and was always behind on hurdling debut (following 5 months off) at Worcester in May. Has plenty of improvement to find.
4. Soul LimboJ: Bryan CarverT: Harry FryF: 42-F7- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictHit the frame in a pair of bumpers and was running a big race on hurdles debut (without looking the most straightforward) when falling at the last at Worcester (2m) in May. Turned in a tame effort over the same C&D the following month and remains to be seen if he can get back on track.- 5. Three PikesJ: David NoonanT: Henry OliverF: 52-1
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictHas made an encouraging start, second in a Chepstow bumper (travelled for a long way) on final run for Tom George. Subsequently sold for £50,000 and got off the mark on stable debut when landing a course bumper last month, in spite of softer conditions. Has to be respected on hurdle debut. 
6. Old BridgeJ: Jack TudorT: David PipeF: 723-2764- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-13
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictEx-Irish hurdler who made a promising start for current yard when runner-up in 2m Bangor maiden. Hasn't bettered that in subsequent starts, latest when faring no better on handicap debut at this track (16.8f). Slightly longer trip should suit but still has a bit to find back in maiden company.- 7. RoadshowJ: Harry CobdenT: Paul NichollsF: 34-23U
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-13
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictFairly useful winner on Flat in France for Andre Fabre. Promise in maiden/novice hurdles for new yard (second over C&D in May) prior to being brought down through no fault of his own on handicap debut last month. Was easy to back that day but remains with potential back in a maiden. - Unnamed Favourite
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