TimeWise Chronicles

Newton Abbott; analysis of the Timewise Top Two ranked.

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This response details all Newton Abbot races in chronological order, identifying the TimeWise Master Top Two rated horses, summarising their details and providing the required analysis and statistics, based exclusively on the provided sources.

Newton Abbot Races: Monday 29th September 2025

1. 1.56 BDF Fresh Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

(Class 3, 2m½f, Good, 4yo+, 3 runners)

HorseAgeTimeWise Master Total Rating
Centara (IRE)7345
Breaking Cover (IRE)7338

Recent Form and Comments

  • Centara (IRE) (7yo): This progressive front-runner has secured four chase wins this season, with the last three occurring over this course and distance (C&D) on good ground. He was second to Breaking Cover here last month but is 8lb better off today.
  • Breaking Cover (IRE) (7yo): Has a record of 4 wins from 5 starts since returning from a long layoff this summer. He kept on strongly to beat Centara when back over fences here last month and won another four-runner chase at Worcester (2m, good to soft) a fortnight ago. He ought to make his presence felt again.

Spotlight Verdict

“His winning streak was ended by Breaking Cover here last month but progressive front-runner CENTARA has an 8lb pull in the weights today and may gain his revenge. Synchronist ended last season in excellent form over hurdles and it will be interesting to see how he fares on this chasing debut”.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 5yo 1-0-1, 6yo 0-0-1, 7yo 0-0-1.
  • Fate of Favourites: Not provided in the sources for this race.
  • Trainer Records (Runners in this race, W-PL-R): Paul Nicholls 1-0-1.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

  • Centara (IRE):
    • Strengths: Highest TimeWise Master rating (345). Strong course form with multiple C&D wins on good ground. Carries an 8lb advantage over his main rival, Breaking Cover, compared to their last meeting. Named the likely winner by the Spotlight.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: He was beaten by Breaking Cover in their last encounter.
  • Breaking Cover (IRE):
    • Strengths: Second highest rating (338). In great form (4/5 since returning) and a recent course winner (beat Centara).
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: Has a weight disadvantage (8lb worse off) compared to Centara from their previous clash.

2. 2.31 Le Dorney Villas Cornwall Golf Holidays Conditional Jockeys’ Selling Handicap Hurdle

(Class 5, 2m2½f, Good, 4yo+, 9 runners)

HorseAgeTimeWise Master Total Rating
Dickens (IRE)7310
Gavin7249

Recent Form and Comments

  • Dickens (IRE) (7yo): Gained his latest win here (2m1f, good to soft) ten days ago, making it 3 wins from 4 starts for his new stable this summer. The longer trip will suit, but he is 5lb higher today. Must be considered in his current form.
  • Gavin (7yo): Dominated from the front at Ffos Las (2m, good) in May and has mostly remained in good form since. He was well held when second in a selling handicap at Stratford (2m2f, good) this month, but the winner has performed well in much stronger company since. He probably won’t be far away.

Spotlight Verdict

“Topweight DICKENS went up another 5lb for his narrow 2m1f course win ten days ago but the front pair draw nicely clear on the run-in and this race looks less competitive. He can make it 4-5 for his new stable. Gavin and Sassified (preferred in that order) are the other two that have been in good form this season”.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 4yo 0-1-11, 5yo 0-0-9, 6yo 0-3-15, 7yo 0-1-9, 8yo 3-5-16, 9yo 1-2-8, 10yo 0-0-3, 11yo 2-0-2, 12yo 0-0-1.
  • Fate of Favourites: 125221.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Jimmy Frost 0-1-2.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

  • Dickens (IRE):
    • Strengths: Highest TimeWise Master rating (310). In excellent winning form (3/4 recent starts) and the longer trip suits. Named the likely winner, expected to make it 4-5 for his new stable.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: Faces a 5lb rise from his recent narrow win.
  • Gavin:
    • Strengths: Second highest rating (249). Has generally maintained good form and runs prominently. The subsequent form of the winner he faced recently suggests his own performance may be underrated.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: Was well held last time out.

3. 3.06 Le Dorney Villas Cornwall Walking Holidays Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

(Class 4, 2m1f, Good, 4yo+, 12 runners)

HorseAgeTimeWise Master Total Rating
Best Night (FR)4332
Jaminska (FR)6281

Recent Form and Comments

  • Best Night (FR) (4yo): Placed on three of her five Flat starts in France. Caused a 22-1 surprise when winning a C&D mares’ race (good to soft) on her recent stable/hurdle debut. She takes on males in a deeper event here but has each-way claims at least.
  • Jaminska (FR) (6yo): Has won 2 of 13 starts over hurdles, with the latter win at Chepstow (2m, good) in March. She returned from a break with a very respectable second over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago and has another significant role to play today.

Spotlight Verdict

“Bumper winner At The Oche can probably make his mark over jumps soon but Newbury winner JOHN BARBOUR sets a pretty good standard of hurdling form and can overcome his penalty. Best Night and Jaminska should also be on the premises”.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 4yo 0-1-9, 5yo 4-3-20, 6yo 0-1-3, 7yo 0-1-1, 8yo 0-0-1.
  • Fate of Favourites: 3242.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R): David Pipe 1-0-1, Fergal O’Brien 1-0-2.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

  • Best Night (FR):
    • Strengths: Highest TimeWise Master rating (332). Proven C&D winner on her hurdle debut. Expected to hold at least each-way claims.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: Takes on males in a deeper contest, and the surprise nature of her win means connections need to confirm that form.
  • Jaminska (FR):
    • Strengths: Second highest rating (281). Strong recent C&D form (second place) and expected to play a significant role.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: She needs to beat John Barbour, the Spotlight selection, who sets a high standard.

4. 3.41 Remembering Percy Bishop Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

(Class 5, 3m2½f, Good, 4yo+, 5 runners)

HorseAgeTimeWise Master Total Rating
Tropical Speed (IRE)6264
Testflight8209

Recent Form and Comments

  • Tropical Speed (IRE) (6yo): A dual hurdle winner this year, most recently clinging on by a head at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) this month. He is up 5lb for his stable debut but is evidently in very good nick and is a likely contender.
  • Testflight (8yo): Won a small-field chase here (3m2f) in July and was second over C&D (hurdling, good) last month. He needs to bounce back from a poor run over fences last time. He is 3lb out of the weights today.

Spotlight Verdict

“Sean Bowen keeps the ride on Tropical Speed, who makes his stable debut just 18 days after signing off for Olly Murphy with a narrow success at Uttoxeter, while winning chasers Touchwoodexpress (second choice) and Great d’Ange both have possibilities on their returns to hurdling. However, class-dropper ENJOY D’ALLEN comes here fresh and is selected to exploit some considerable help from the handicapper”.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 4yo 1-0-1, 5yo 0-0-3, 6yo 0-2-10, 7yo 3-2-9, 8yo 0-1-4, 9yo 0-0-2, 10yo 0-1-2.
  • Fate of Favourites: 41P1.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Not provided in the sources for this race.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

  • Tropical Speed (IRE):
    • Strengths: Highest TimeWise Master rating (264). In excellent recent form, winning his last start.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: Must defy a 5lb rise and switches stable, but is a likely contender.
  • Testflight:
    • Strengths: Proven C&D form over hurdles (second place last month).
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: Must rebound from a poor recent run and is 3lb out of the weights.

5. 4.16 Le Dorney Villas Cornwall Holiday Accommodation Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

(Class 3, 3m2f, Good, 4yo+, 5 runners)

HorseAgeTimeWise Master Total Rating
Hold Your Fort (IRE)9257
Stans The Man (IRE)8256

Recent Form and Comments

  • Hold Your Fort (IRE) (9yo): Made excellent progress last summer with four wins over C&D (good), and secured another C&D success in May. He suffered a heavy fall in June but returned with a very respectable hurdle run this month and commands respect on return to this track.
  • Stans The Man (IRE) (8yo): This front-runner achieved career-best form by winning two good-ground marathons in the spring (3m5f/3m3f). He was well beaten at Cartmel last month but is back on a workable mark now and will be dangerous if allowed to dominate.

Spotlight Verdict

“Bagheera Ginge (second choice) will be a tough nut to crack if suited by today’s step up in trip, while Stans The Man could be hard to catch if allowed an uncontested lead. However, multiple C&D winner HOLD YOUR FORT reverts to chasing after a pleasing confidence-booster over hurdles this month and might be the answer”.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 7yo 1-1-2, 8yo 0-0-4, 11yo 0-0-1.
  • Fate of Favourites: Not provided in the sources for this race.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Joe Tizzard 0-1-1.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

  • Hold Your Fort (IRE):
    • Strengths: Highest TimeWise Master rating (257). Multiple C&D winner (4 wins last summer) on good ground. Returned with a pleasing hurdle run after a fall, confirming fitness and named the Spotlight selection.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: Suffered a heavy fall in June, but has had a confidence booster since. Highly suited to the track and conditions.
  • Stans The Man (IRE):
    • Strengths: Second highest rating (256). Proven marathon winner and is back on a workable mark. Could be hard to catch if establishing an uncontested lead.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: Well beaten last month.

6. 4.50 Visit Our Antiques Fair 25th October Handicap Hurdle

(Class 4, 2m5½f, Good, 4yo+, 5 runners)

HorseAgeTimeWise Master Total Rating
The Height Of Fame8279
Striking A Pose (IRE)9258

Recent Form and Comments

  • The Height Of Fame (8yo): Gained two of her six wins over C&D (all on good ground). She returned from a break with two good efforts in Class 2 events this summer. She looks like the one to beat in this easier race.
  • Striking A Pose (IRE) (9yo): Narrowly beat a short-odds favourite in a three-runner contest at Warwick (3m1f, good) in May. However, she has been absent since a heavy defeat over C&D later that month and has become hard to predict.

Spotlight Verdict

“This uncompetitive finale could provide an excellent opportunity for THE HEIGHT OF FAME (nap), who was a very respectable fourth in a higher-grade C&D contest last month and ought to be better suited by the forecast faster ground today. Stinginhisstep needs to settle better than on his last two outings but he may fare best of the others”.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 4yo 0-1-1, 5yo 1-4-14, 6yo 4-2-15, 7yo 1-2-10, 8yo 0-0-11, 9yo 1-1-10, 10yo 0-1-3, 11yo 0-0-2.
  • Fate of Favourites: 1414321.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Not provided in the sources for this race.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

  • The Height Of Fame:
    • Strengths: Highest TimeWise Master rating (279). Proven C&D winner who handles good ground. Has performed well in higher grades recently and is selected as the NAP (best bet) of the meeting by the Spotlight.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: None listed, appears highly suited to the conditions and grade.
  • Striking A Pose (IRE):
    • Strengths: Second highest rating (258). Has winning form at a similar trip.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: Hard to predict due to being absent since a heavy C&D defeat and subsequent inconsistency.

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