Trainer with perfect Beverley record in 2025 sends one runner on Wednesday
10 months ago
NEWTON ABBOT
4 April 2026
Saturday 4th April
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Les Drew Hello Matey I'm 80 Handicap Chase (Class 5) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 4f 216y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 6
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
Won the corresponding race in 2023 and finished second in it 12 months ago; shortlisted
313351
Age: 10
Weight: 12-0
OR: 99
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 26 | Lei Leicester | 20f GS | 5HcCh | 11-9 p | 1/5 | Eric Carmen (4L) | 11/1 | 94 | 103 |
| 14 Feb 26 | Wcn Wincanton | 15.5f Hy | 4HcCh | 10-6 b1 | 5/7 | Royal Mer (19½L) | 13/2 | 95 | 88 |
| 4 Feb 26 | Sed Sedgefield | 19.5f GS | 5HcCh | 11-5 p | 3/8 | Mersey Street (15½L) | 13/2 | 96 | 93 |
| 19 Jan 26 | Lin Lingfield | 20f Sft | 5HcCh | 11-3 p | 3/11 | Gwennie May Jem (16½L) | 8/1 | 96 | 94 |
| 26 Dec 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 20f GS | 4HcCh | 10-9 p | 1/6 | Mutley Crew (nse) | 9/1 | 94 | 101 |
| 27 Nov 25 | Tau Taunton | 18f GF | 5HcCh | 11-6 p | 3/8 | Chief O'Hara (10½L) | 3/1F | 96 | 101 |
Better off into ordinary handicap company for his new yard; may need this at his age
15/8-3
Age: 11
Weight: 11-9
OR: 94
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 25 | Nab Newton Abbot | 21f Gd | 5HntCh | 11-9 t | 3/6 | Cap Du Mathan (29L) | 7/1 | 97 | 102 |
| 14 Feb 25 | Fak Fakenham | 16f Gd | 5SlHcH | 12-0 t | 8/10 | Caldwell (47L) | 8/1 | 100 | 65 |
| 2 Mar 24 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Hy | 4NvHcH | 11-3 | 5/8 | Bucephalus (17½L) | 7/1 | 104 | 93 |
| 28 Nov 23 | Sth Southwell | 16f Hy | 5NvHcH | 11-11 | 1/4 | Ring Of Beara (29L) | 85/40 | 97 | 108 |
| 11 Feb 23 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f GS | 4NvHcCh | 10-13 t | PU/8 | Marta Des Mottes () | 9/1 | 103 | - |
| 3 Nov 22 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Gd | 3HcH | 10-2 t | 6/7 | Herbiers (22L) | 9/2 | 104 | 90 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 3 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (25%)
On a fair mark back from a short break but needs a revival after a few poor efforts
22-444
Age: 8
Weight: 11-6
OR: 91
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Feb 26 | Sed Sedgefield | 19.5f GS | 5HcCh | 11-11 | 4/8 | Mersey Street (49L) | 12/1 | 95 | 58 |
| 27 Dec 25 | Chp Chepstow | 16f GS | 4HcCh | 10-5 | 4/5 | Jour d'Evasion (55L) | 9/1 | 97 | 55 |
| 11 Oct 25 | Chp Chepstow | 16f GF | 4HcCh | 10-11 | 4/5 | Lightning Flash (33L) | 5/1 | 98 | 71 |
| 21 Apr 25 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Gd | 4HcCh | 10-9 | 2/6 | Doyouknowwhatimean (nk) | 11/10F | 96 | 97 |
| 16 Mar 25 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f Gd | 5HcCh | 11-11 | 2/8 | Yes And Yes (2½L) | 11/4 | 96 | 101 |
| 10 Feb 25 | Cat Catterick | 19f GS | 5HcCh | 11-2 | 2/6 | Onesoc (7½L) | 4/7F | 92 | 96 |
Only seen sporadically over hurdles; needs a deal more on today's chasing debut
05-7P9
Age: 6
Weight: 11-2
OR: 87
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 26 | Wcn Wincanton | 24.5f GS | 4HcH | 10-9 t | 9/9 | Crossgales King (15½L) | 33/1 | 91 | 80 |
| 29 Jan 26 | Wcn Wincanton | 20f Hy | 5HcH | 11-7 t | PU/11 | Local Derby () | 12/1 | 93 | - |
| 17 Nov 25 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 t | 7/12 | Harry Lowes (18½L) | 50/1 | - | 81 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f Sft | 4NvH | 11-1 t | 5/8 | Peacenik (88L) | 50/1 | - | 33 |
| 6 Dec 24 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f Sft | 4NvH | 11-0 t | 10/13 | Kap Vert (64L) | 125/1 | - | 49 |
| 20 May 24 | Nab Newton Abbot | 17f Gd | 4NvH | 10-7 t1 | 9/12 | Fortified Fortune (44L) | 12/1 | - | 55 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 4 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (27%)
Wins have all come in late March; remains fairly treated now back in form; considered
F6P531
Age: 10
Weight: 10-8
OR: 79
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 26 | Her Hereford | 21f Gd | 5HcCh | 10-2 b | 1/9 | Black Occ (3L) | 9/1 | 74 | 84 |
| 6 Mar 26 | Lei Leicester | 20f GS | 5HcCh | 10-10 b | 3/5 | Begin The Luck (12L) | 17/2 | 76 | 72 |
| 25 Feb 26 | Wcn Wincanton | 20f GS | 5HcCh | 10-5 b | 5/9 | Universal Secret (16½L) | 12/1 | 76 | 70 |
| 11 Feb 26 | Her Hereford | 21f Hy | 5HcCh | 10-12 b | PU/10 | Everyonesacritic () | 11/1 | 79 | - |
| 10 Dec 25 | Her Hereford | 21f GS | 5HcCh | 10-9 b | 6/13 | Kingcormac (36L) | 16/1 | 81 | 60 |
| 25 Nov 25 | Sth Southwell | 20.5f GS | 5HcCh | 10-9 b | F/9 | Bravethewaves () | 11/1 | 81 | - |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Beaten long way from 10lb out of the handicap latest; similarly tough task from 9lb wrong
3-PFP5
Age: 10
Weight: 10-2
OR: 64
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 26 | War Warwick | 24f Sft | 5HcChM | 10-10 t | 5/6 | Voleur De Terres (29L) | 12/1 | 69 | 51 |
| 21 Aug 25 | Nab Newton Abbot | 26f Gd | 5HcCh | 10-5 t | PU/5 | Blackacre () | 6/1 | 71 | - |
| 20 Jul 25 | Nab Newton Abbot | 21f Gd | 5HcCh | 10-2 t | F/7 | La Quarite () | 8/1 | 74 | - |
| 24 Jun 25 | Nab Newton Abbot | 26f Gd | 5HcCh | 10-8 t | PU/8 | Lucky Rose () | 17/2 | 73 | - |
| 19 Apr 25 | Nab Newton Abbot | 26f Hy | 5HcCh | 10-4 t | 3/8 | Puddlesinthepark (26L) | 5/1 | 75 | 60 |
| 9 Apr 25 | Tau Taunton | 23f GF | 5HcCh | 11-3 t | 3/6 | Unspeakable (6½L) | 10/1 | 76 | 74 |
5
D
Palawan Du Mazet b
J: James Davies
T: Alan Jones
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (0%)
5d-511
Age: 7
Weight: 11-0
OR: 85
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 26 | Lei Leicester | 20f Sft | 5NvHcCh | 11-2 b | 1/5 | Ahanaglogh (1¼L) | 7/4F | 82 | 88 |
| 3 Feb 26 | Tau Taunton | 18f Hy | 5NvHcCh | 10-4 b | 1/8 | Storming Nelson (3¾L) | 7/2 | 76 | 88 |
| 11 Dec 25 | Tau Taunton | 18f Gd | 5HcCh | 10-4 b | 5/9 | Chief O'Hara (22L) | 7/2 | 78 | 67 |
| 4 Feb 25 | Tau Taunton | 18f Sft | 5NvHcCh | 10-4 b | DSQ/12 | Siam Park (2¼L) | 13/2 | 78 | 92 |
| 20 Dec 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f Sft | 5HcH | 10-2 b | 5/12 | Henrysbrotherjack (22L) | 7/1 | 80 | 63 |
| 6 Nov 24 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f GS | 5HcH | 10-3 b | 5/18 | Hedera Park (12L) | 9/1 | 82 | 76 |
6
Devilsrollthedice p
J: Bryan Carver
T: Gordon Treacy
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 3 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (25%)
486PP
Age: 6
Weight: 10-9
OR: 80
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 26 | Exe Exeter | 24.5f GS | 5HcCh | 10-13 p1 | PU/9 | Lightonthewing () | 10/1 | 85 | - |
| 29 Jan 26 | Wcn Wincanton | 20f Hy | 5HcH | 10-8 | PU/11 | Local Derby () | 13/2 | 87 | - |
| 9 Jan 26 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-1 | 6/14 | Johnny's Jury (39L) | 200/1 | - | 87 |
| 6 Dec 25 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f GS | 4NvH | 10-9 | 8/11 | Modern Man (63L) | 80/1 | - | 59 |
| 21 Nov 25 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f Sft | 4MdH | 10-11 | 4/7 | Le Frimeur (44L) | 150/1 | - | 77 |
Verdict
Begin The Luck is second choice behind PALAWAN DU MAZET, who's clicked since switched to fences and gets the vote.
Palawan Du Mazet
Betting Forecast:
2/1 Palawan Du Mazet,
9/4 Jack Doyen,
4/1 Begin The Luck,
8/1 Ideallko,
12/1 Jack's A Legend,
Tractor Jack,
20/1 Devilsrollthedice,
33/1 Firefly Lane
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