Newton Abbot hosts an intriguing contest in the “Jodie Standing’s Point-To-Point Recruits Novices’ Hurdle”, where Matiwo makes his seasonal reappearance following a fourth-place finish in the Grade Two Dovecote Hurdle. The promising jumper displayed exceptional talent last term, capturing a competitive Newbury contest and beating future Grade One Top Novices’ Hurdle winner Storming George along the way. His primary challenge comes from Scott’s Legacy, an impressive Southwell bumper winner in March making his jumping debut, while former Willie Mullins trainee Pappano looks to recover form after competing in the Triumph Hurdle and enduring two disappointing hurdle outings off a 96 Flat rating. Additionally, Ride Like A Girl could figure in the finish if building upon a recent run following a brief layoff and prior wind surgery success in May.
Elsewhere on the slate, the “Download the At the Races App Novice Stakes” features the return of Najidi Storm, who famously was turned over at odds of 1-33 on heavy ground at Goodwood to become British racing’s shortest-priced loser. A sibling to St Leger winner Logician and smart performer Okeechobee, he originally posted an eye-catching debut victory by half a length, a form line validated by subsequent wins from secondary runners like Cambridgeshire fourth Gavriel. Standing in his path is Wootz, who recorded a dominant six-and-a-half-length maiden success before veering leftward when runner-up to Song Of The Clouds at Windsor. Al Jolson, who struck on his second outing, and April debut stayer Shadow Boxer add further depth as the latter steps up an extra furlong.
Over at Brighton, Tony Carroll’s peak-performing gelding Danehill Star headlines the “Bet £20 Get £40 in Free Bets at matchbook.com Handicap” in search of three straight victories. Having scored over course and distance by half a length prior to a runaway five-plus length triumph at Bath, the runner faces a 10-pound rating increase from the handicapper. Title defender Newfangled poses a significant threat off a mark just one pound lower than last year’s winning figure, fresh off an encouraging third at Windsor. Track expert Dion Baker drops two pounds in the handicap to a mark of 73 after climbing 36 pounds since late May, while On The Inlet attempts to regain early-season momentum down in class.
Action unfolds across three venues on Monday—Brighton, Newton Abbot, and Wolverhampton—with live television coverage commencing at 1.30pm on Sky Sports Racing. Brighton’s program features further triple-seeking contenders as Royal County Glory lines up at 4.27 and Macanudo steps out at 5.00. Newton Abbot sees Skelton runner Depalma chase a maiden chase victory at 1.50, Gore Point aiming to bounce back against recent winner Juggernaut at 3.00, Saint Polo targeting a hurdle four-timer at 3.35, and an unexposed clash between Kom Tu Voudras and Kilnew Supreme at 4.10. Wolverhampton’s evening fixture wraps up the day with Majestic Flame seeking redemption at 5.30 following a promising Goodwood debut, ahead of a competitive 0-75 handicap at 8.00 and The Anthony Gover targeting a course-and-distance hat-trick at 8.30.
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