Newton Abbot
Tomorrow, July 20, 2025HurdleClass 43m2f
Verdict
Verdict
SPITALFIELD has returned from a break in good order, shaping well in second having been held up a race run at a steady gallop over C&D 26 days ago. He holds obvious claims on that evidence provided he continues to keep the errors at bay. Dear Ralphy is a consistent operator on the whole and feared, with Impecunious also worth a second look.
Spitalfield
Dear Ralphy
Impecunious
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 1. SpitalfieldJ: Benjamin MaceyT: Jonjo & A.J. O'NeillF: 4/17F74-22
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 12-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 111
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictStrong-travelling sort who was successful from a 9 lb lower mark at Ffos Las (23.9f) last spring and returned from an absence in good order, again finding only one too good in a C&D handicap 26 days ago. Definite claims provided he continues to keep the errors at bay. 
2. Sams AmourJ: Adam WedgeT: Keiran BurkeF: 48/16211-4- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 110
- Days Since Last Run:
- 56
VerdictSuccessful 3 times in 2024, including a double in novice/selling company in October. However, hit with significant rise in weights on return from 7 months off and never threatened when fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (21.8f, good) 56 days ago. Up in trip.
3. HalifaxJ: Conor RingT: Grace HarrisF: 6/1323554-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 109
- Days Since Last Run:
- 290
VerdictWon 3m Kempton handicap hurdle last May and largely in good form after. Had excuses on account of the drop in trip when fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (21f) in October and this sort of test much more up his street back from 9 months off.
4. Pirates TaleJ: Sean HoulihanT: Chris HonourF: 28412/2P-P- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-13
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 109
- Days Since Last Run:
- 67
VerdictFair winner at around 2m for Jimmy Frost who had fallen twice in points and that seemed to have a negative impact on his hurdling when pulled up for new yard here (18.5f) in May. Steps up significantly in trip now and interesting to see if blinkers can restore his focus.- 5. ImpecuniousJ: Bryan CarverT: Chris DownF: 750013-42
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 105
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictQuirky sort who landed a gamble at Chepstow (19.5f) in April and held form well in defeat since, second of 4 in handicap hurdle at this course (21.6f, good) 16 days ago, running on behind a positively ridden winner. Not ruled out tackling longest trip to date. 
6. Dorrells PierjiJ: Jack TudorT: Dean SummersbyF: 57F8-8- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 12
- Weight:
- 11-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 105
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictVeteran who was a multiple winner over hurdles earlier in his career. Arrived fit from points but he failed to make an impact when eighth of 10 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good) 26 days ago and his record under Rules for present stable is an uninspiring one. Cheekpieces back on.- 7. Dear RalphyJ: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Anthony HoneyballF: 1232-2226
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictConsistent sort who filled runners-up spot for fourth consecutive start at Huntingdon (25f) in May. Went for a long way as if still in good form when sixth in a C&D handicap latest and no surprise to see him give another good account. - Unnamed Favourite
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