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13:53 Newton Abbot

Steve Chapman Memorial Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4)

  • 4 Runners
  • Distance: 2m 5f 122y
  • Going: Good (Good to Firm in places)
  • Surface: Turf
  • £7,500 added
  • Winner: £4,084
  • 2nd: £1,882
  • 3rd: £940
  • 4th: £471
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 5m 21.43s
  • Off Time: 13:55:04
  • 4 Ran
Go to Full Result
1
Silk -

Diligent (FR)

4/9

    1
    Silk - Red, white hoops, dark blue sleeves, white cap

    Every Breakin Wave (IRE)

    29 t DCD
    9/4
    • Form 2/U-3211
    • Age 11
    • Weight 11-12
    • Official Rating 125

    disputed lead until 5th, soon 6 lengths behind winner, pushed along 7th, closed 3 out until 2 out, no chance with winner

    2
    Silk - Black and White diamonds, Black sleeves, White stars, White cap, Black star

    Diligent (FR)

    12 h BFC
    4/9
    • Form 11-1213
    • Age 8
    • Weight 10-12
    • Official Rating 115

    disputed lead until led 5th, soon 6 lengths clear, reduced lead 3 out, increased lead again next, comfortable

    3
    Silk - Red and white diamonds, striped sleeves, red cap, white diamond

    Oscars Reign (IRE)

    61
    40/1
    • Form 945
    • Age 4
    • Weight 10-9

    chased leading pair, soon behind, finished in own time

    4
    Silk - White, dark blue cross belts, red and white check sleeves, red cap

    Southfield Lily

    148 hb
    22/1
    • Form 0/76-
    • Age 5
    • Weight 10-5

    refused to start

    Previous results

    2020
    Silk -

    Noble Behest

    3/1
    • Age 6
    • Weight 10-12

    2019
    Silk -

    Ruthless Article (IRE)

    11/8
    • Age 6
    • Weight 11-10

    2018
    Silk -

    Push The Tempo (IRE)

    5/2
    • Age 5
    • Weight 11-4

    In depth

    Verdict

    DILIGENT has improved out of all recognition since last seen over hurdles, winning five times over fences this year. He’ll be fancied to open his account over the smaller obstacles getting 16lb, taking into account riders’ claims, from the hat-trick seeking Every Breakin Wave, who looks the only conceivable danger.

    Formwatch

    Every Breakin Wave (IRE) 4-1 (11-6) Made all, stepped at 3 out, ridden home turn, stayed on gamely, unchallenged, won at Stratford 2m 6f (3) gd in Aug beating Van Meegeren (11-0) by 1/2l, 4 ran.

    Diligent (FR) 5-4jfav (11-7) Led until 2nd, chased winner until 3 out, weakened after, last of 3, 16 1/2l behind Oscar Rose (11-9) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (2) gd in Sep.

    Oscars Reign (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) Pressed leader, led 9f out, headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 19l behind Lady Excalibur (10-3) at Stratford 2m (4) gd in Jul.

    Southfield Lily 100-1 (10-9) Held up on outside, keen early, closed after 2nd, not fluent 4th, soon lost place, remote 5th and no chance from 7th, 6th of 9, dist behind Sopran Thor (11-2) at Warwick 2m 3f mdn (4) gd in Apr.