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Celebrating National Racehorse Week Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Newton Abbot · 13:55 · Saturday, 22 August 2026 · 2m167y · Good · Class 4

🤖 AI race preview

Kings Scholar leads the pace appeal with a strong recent record in similar conditions, having won two of three hurdle starts since the tongue-tie was introduced, with consistent RPR and OFR figures and a double penalty offset by a 10lb advantage from jockey Tom Hutsby; his form at Worcester and Southwell, where he pressed leaders and held strong under pressure, makes him the standout performer in this field. Whermyrosemarygoes, despite a limited track record, shows promise with a stable debut win and a solid run in a competitive field, but her recent form is less consistent and she may struggle on the sharper track. The main danger comes from Playful Fox, who finished second at Worcester under a penalty and has shown improvement in recent starts, while Devon Red, a first-time hurdle runner with a headgear change and a solid fourth at Worcester, offers a value each-way player at the forecast price.

Written by our AI before the off from form, ratings and conditions — neutral analysis, not a betting recommendation. How we build verdicts.

🏁 Result

1Playful Fox (FR) Harry Skelton1.15
2Devon Red (GB) Jack Quinlan6.50
3Bacardi Blue (IRE) Bryan Carver19

Settled from official results.

AI top 3 (before the off)

🥇Playful Fox
🥈Whermyrosemarygoes
🥉Devon Red

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