Itus Event Support Services Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle Race
Course: Newton Abbot
Date: 27th Aug 2026
Distance: 2m1f (2m0f167y)
Type: Hurdle
Going: Good
Class: Class 5
Prize: £3,961
Runners: 6
Going Detail: GOOD, Good to firm in places (GoingStick: 6.8)
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Buxted Reel
7yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Stan Sheppard
Trainer: Tom Lacey
Woolhope, H'fords
Owner: Value Racing Buxted Reel
Breeding
Sire: Highland Reel (IRE)
Dam: Blue Lightning (GB)
Damsire: Machiavellian (USA)
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Winless in his last five starts but the placed efforts — third last time out and a second two starts back — show he retains ability; the 19-day turnaround is fine and he has run over today's trip and going, though 161 lb is a stiff burden for a horse ranked fifth of seven.
Previous Trainers
- Ian Williams (until 2023-11-02)
Previous Owners
- Valueracingclubcouk (until 2024-10-17)
- Ian Williams (until 2023-11-02)
- Buxted Partnership (until 2023-10-19)
Race History for Buxted Reel
Ask Peter
7yo b Mare (FR)Connections
Jockey: James Robottom(10)
Trainer: Anthony Honeyball
Mosterton, Dorset
Owner: Anthony Honeyball Racing Club
Breeding
Sire: Jukebox Jury (IRE)
Dam: Attima (GB)
Damsire: Zafonic (USA)
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Winless in her last five starts and ranked bottom of the field on our figures, Ask Peter faces a stiff task here; she has run over today's trip and going before, and a second three starts back offers a flicker of hope, though 155 lb does her no favours.
Previous Trainers
- Charlie Johnston (until 2023-10-21)
- Charlie & Mark Johnston (until 2022-07-07)
- Mark Johnston (until 2021-11-13)
Previous Owners
- A Honeyball (until 2026-06-12)
- R W Huggins (until 2025-12-04)
- Johnston Racing Ltd (until 2023-10-21)
Race History for Ask Peter
Estate Planning
5yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Ben Jones
Trainer: Bernard Llewellyn
Fochriw, Mid Glamorgan
Owner: Simon James Partner
Breeding
Sire: Elusive Pimpernel (USA)
Dam: Persian Memories (IRE)
Damsire: Indian Ridge (IRE)
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Estate Planning has run over today's trip and going, and our rating of 91 suggests he holds more than his official mark of 83 implies; the concern is he has been winless in his last five starts and returns after 72 days off carrying 155 lb.
Previous Trainers
- Mrs John Harrington (until 2024-10-02)
Previous Owners
- B J Llewellyn (until 2024-12-12)
- Mrs P K Cooper Millie Cooper Sean Cooper Alice Cooper (until 2024-10-02)
Race History for Estate Planning
Linden Lane
6yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Miss Eleanor Williams(7)
Trainer: Mrs C Williams
Llancarfan, Vale of Glamorgan
Owner: Baytree
Breeding
Sire: Linda's Lad (GB)
Dam: Fortune Favours (IRE)
Damsire: Flemensfirth (USA)
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Linden Lane arrives here 39 days after his last outing in fair trim, and his rating of 91 underlines why he merits respect despite being winless in recent starts; third three starts back hints at capability, and experience over today's trip and going on 158 lb makes him a solid each-way proposition.
Previous Trainers
- Evan Williams (until 2026-02-20)
Previous Owners
- William Bates (until 2025-03-14)
Race History for Linden Lane
Most Wanted
8yo ch Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Brendan Powell
Trainer: David Bridgwater
Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucs
Owner: G J Clarkson
Breeding
Sire: Buratino (IRE)
Dam: Pure Jazz (IRE)
Damsire: Marju (IRE)
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Most Wanted showed smart form when winning three starts back, and a third two starts back underlines his recent consistency; he has experience of today's trip and conditions, and 160 lb is the chief concern.
Previous Trainers
- Andrew Kinirons (until 2023-07-18)
Previous Owners
- J Browne (until 2023-07-18)
Race History for Most Wanted
Pivotal Days
4yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Ellis Collier(5)
Trainer: Syd Hosie
Sherborne, Dorset
Owner: Mrs Kate Kenyon Syd Hosie
Breeding
Sire: Mohaather (GB)
Dam: Wake Up Call (GB)
Damsire: Noverre (USA)
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Pivotal Days was pulled up last time out and has been winless in his last four starts, making him hard to fancy from stall to finish, though he has run over today's distance and going before and returns after a 36-day break with some freshness possible.
Previous Trainers
- Ed Walker (until 2025-09-14)
Previous Owners
- Ms A Lau (until 2025-09-14)
Race History for Pivotal Days
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