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Trainer John Ferguson sent out his first winner from his only runner at Newton Abbot in the opening race The Look For The Special Offer For August 3 Maiden Hurdle Race 2m 1f. HONOUR SYSTEM a son of King’s Best was partnered by Dennis O’Regan and came off the pace, led after the second last to easily win by 10 lengths from Who’s Jeff.
We’re having lots of calls today to check whether we’re still racing and we’re pleased to say that it’s business as usual at Newton Abbot today. Racing will be going ahead as planned with the first race at 2:20pm.
It’s not too easy to be bullish about the chances of any of these, as many have questions to answer. LOOKING HOPEFUL will need to settle better if he is to fulfil his potential, but with just about the best form on offer, gets a tentative vote. Staigue Fort hasn’t had too many chances and rates a danger, along with Honour System and Keep The Cash.
It was inform local trainer Susan Gardner whose BACH ON TOW came from last to first to win the eighteen runner Independent Racecourses Ltd, IRL Handicap Hurdle Race 2m3f. Ridden by her daughter Lucy the bay gelding took a keen hold made headway after the fifth and led after three out, running on well to beat Asian Prince by 2 ¼ lengths.



