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May 08, 2014

Abbot’s Whispers - Race Preview Thursday 8th May

2.05: Fight Commander and Rouquine Sauvage both look improving types but both may need this race. Morito Du Berlais as bumper form but as failed to build on that form in two hurdling starts cheekpieces and tongue tie fitted here.

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Apr 29, 2014

Abbot’s Whispers - Race Review Friday 25th April

The National Coastwatch Teignmouth Station Maiden Hurdle Race 2m 3f was run a solid pace and the winner and runner-up proved to be in a class above the rest. The Paul Nicholls trained 1/2f FOGGY’S WALL running in the colours of Mr & Mrs Mark Woodhouse had tracked the leaders under Harry Derham and took the lead approaching the second last to take command and win by 9 lengths from the second favourite Twice Returned.

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Apr 28, 2014

Meet the team that makes a day at the races possible

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work at a racecourse? We asked some of the familiar faces you see around the racecourse to share with us a bit about their role at the course and their top tips for those coming to enjoy a day at the races at Newton Abbot Racecourse. Here’s what they had to say.

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Apr 19, 2014

Abbot's Whispers - Saturday 19th April

Despite being a maiden over hurdles, HOWLONGISAFOOT has managed to win a point and a bumper and should be capable of opening his account over timber today. Although Cool George should go well, he’s had plenty of chances and a bigger threat may prove to be Rody, who’s very best chase form puts him in with a massive shout. The remainder all need to step up markedly on what they’ve achieved to date.

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