Newton Abbot
Today, August 30, 2025HurdleClass 42m
Verdict
Verdict
HOWTH has taken extremely well to hurdling, winning three of his four starts to date, including an impressive 17-length success over C&D, and he's hard to oppose despite conceding plenty of weight all round. Haptics looks most interesting of the opposition reverting to hurdling given he isn't long with a powerful yard and has shown fairly useful Flat form.
Howth
Haptics
Top Tier Gossip
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 1. HowthJ: Stan SheppardT: Tom LaceyF: 1131
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 47
VerdictFairly useful staying handicapper on Flat for Michael Appleby who has made a smooth transition to hurdling, making it 3 wins from only 4 starts when pulling right away from his 3 rivals in a C&D handicap last month. Very much the one to beat despite conceding plenty of weight all round. - 2. HapticsJ: Sean BowenT: James OwenF: P/
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictFairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 13f), stepping up on stable debut effort when fifth of 8 at Wolverhampton 11 days ago. Pulled up sole outing over hurdles back in December 2023 but hasn't been with powerful yard long and potentially interesting reverted to hurdles. 
4. Saratoga LassJ: Fern O'BrienT: Fergal O'BrienF: 41- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 45
VerdictShowed fair form in bumpers before a long absence. Confirmed hurdling debut promise with victory in a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter (5/1) 45 days ago, benefiting from an enterprising front-running ride. Likely to find this more challenging.- 6. Top Tier GossipJ: Tristan DurrellT: Dan SkeltonF: 26-35
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 85
VerdictShowed some ability in bumpers and when third in a novice hurdle at Worcester on hurdling debut. Disappointing when only fifth of 8 in maiden hurdle at Bangor (4/1) next time, held when not fluent two out after chasing leaders. May need a step back up in distance to show her best form. 
5. Absolut GreyJ: Bryan CarverT: Dean SummersbyF: 5P-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 461
VerdictFinished fifth of 7 in 18f French maiden hurdle in May 2024 before pulling up at Sable-Sur-Sarthe later that month. Tongue strap now removed. First run for new trainer.
3. Majestic MomentJ: David NoonanT: Dean SummersbyF: 0- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictMaiden pointer who finished last of 10 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (50/1) on Rules debut 36 days ago, showing no encouragement.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite