Fontwell Park Race 1 - KSR Lighting Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
HANDMEDOWNASTAR (2) ran well on latest start at Newton Abbot in a maiden hurdle when finishing runner up behind a smart horse. Harry Cobden takes over in the saddle and that's a major plus. The one to beat. FLASH MAN (6) gradually got the hang of things when hurdling before winning at Plumpton. Not disgraced last time and more of the same expected here. WESTERN GEORGE (5) remains a maiden. Attempting a variety of distances more is needed now back down in journey after finishing well held at Uttoxeter. GREY GAMBLE (7) delivers just her second hurdle outing. Still early days and is one to watch for the future.
Jockey: Bradley Harris
Weight: 71kgs
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Six-year-old gelding (Norse Dancer - The Full Sister) making his debut. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Nice profile and expected to measure up.
Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 71kgs
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Third-up today. First-up finished third of 11 runners at this track on March 14 over 3500m, on slow going 14 len behind Catch On Me with 71kg at $6. Last start finished second of 11 starters at Newton Abbot on April 4 over 3700m, 3.5 len behind Dutch Corner carrying 71kg at $15. Capable of better showing. A big run is on the cards.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | Good Soft | Daniel Sansom | 71kg | 4:25.89 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/11 | 14/03/2026 | 74 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Soft | Callum Pritchard | 71kg | 4:33.01 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/14 | 30/12/2025 | 79 | P2P MDN H 5 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | L Burke Ott | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/14 | 12/10/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Loughrea P2p | 4828m | Y | L Burke Ott | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: M Goldstein
Weight: 71kgs
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Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, pulled up at Plumpton on March 9 over 4100m. Last start finished ninth of 12 starters at this track on April 8 over 3800m, 51 len behind Hardly Surprising with 72kg at $251. Prepared to risk.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 08/04/2026 | 30 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good Soft | Marc Goldstein | 72kg | 4:55.06 | - | 0 |
| 51.0L | $251.00 |
| 0/5 | 09/03/2026 | - | HDLE HUNT 4U | $18,150.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 68.5kg | 5:19.88 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Harry Bannister
Weight: 71kgs
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Returning from a spell making his jumps debut. He ended last campaign with ran last in a small field at Exeter on February 20 over 3300m, on a wet track; 57 len behind All About Trev carrying 71kg at $41 and before that finished fifth of 10 starters at Chepstow on January 27 over 3200m, on slow going 26 len behind Keltype with 68.5kg at $13. Fitness an issue. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 20/02/2026 | 24 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Heavy | Harry Bannister | 71kg | 4:28.95 | 2-6-6 | 0 |
| 57.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/01/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $13,070.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Isabelle Ryder | 68.5kg | 4:04.74 | 2-4-5 | 0 |
| 26.0L | $13.00 |
Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 71kgs
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Second-up today. Not raced for 57 days. Last start finished fifth in a small field at Uttoxeter on March 28 over 4700m, 38 len behind Limerick Star carrying 74.5kg at $17. At only start last preparation made some head-way from midfield; finished fifth of 12 starters at this track on January 11 over 3800m, slow track; 8 len behind Legendary Luke carrying 71kg at $67. Rates well and can feature in the finish again.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 28/03/2026 | 76 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 74.5kg | 6:03.25 | - | 0 |
| 38.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/12 | 11/01/2026 | 66 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 71kg | 5:02.73 | 6-6-5 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $67.00 |
| 8/12 | 06/11/2025 | 21 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $12,920.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 71kg | 4:13.50 | 3-7-8 | 0 |
| 44.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/10/2025 | 208 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 70.5kg | 4:11.76 | 4-5-3 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $3.13 |
| 10/11 | 22/03/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $184,500.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 68kg | 3:54.90 | 6-8-10 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $41.00 |
Jockey: K Brogan
Weight: 71kgs
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Useful gelding. Last start finished second of 14 runners at this track on May 6 over 3500m, 2 len behind La Cadalora carrying 71kg at $2.40. The run to post a big 5.5 len win. Plumpton on April 6 over 3200m defeating Loriko with 68kg at $3.80 in a hurdle. Impressed last start. Can return to winning form.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 06/05/2026 | 30 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | Tom Cannon | 71kg | 4:27.28 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.38 |
| 1/5 | 06/04/2026 | 14 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good | Kevin Brogan | 68kg | 3:48.28 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.75 |
| 3/10 | 23/03/2026 | 65 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Kevin Brogan | 68kg | 3:48.76 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/01/2026 | 64 | JHDLE 4 | $46,130.00 | Ascot Uk | 3161m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 70kg | 3:53.22 | 4-7-7 | 0 |
| 42.8L | $26.00 |
| 11/15 | 14/11/2025 | 24 | HCP 3 | $42,400.00 | Saint Cloud | 2400m | SH | Maxence Marquette | 59kg | 2:47.47 | 3-7-11 | 2 |
| 23.3L | $8.80 |
| 5/16 | 21/10/2025 | 11 | HCP 3 | $93,450.00 | Clairefontaine | 2400m | Soft | Maxence Marquette | 59kg | 2:36.90 | 3-4-5 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $37.00 |
| 3/14 | 10/10/2025 | 28 | HCP 3 | $33,980.00 | Toulouse | 2400m | Good Soft | Maxence Marquette | 60.5kg | 2:30.00 | 7-6-3 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $6.30 |
| 4/6 | 12/09/2025 | 19 | CL2 3 | $35,890.00 | Le Mans | 2300m | Good Soft | Maxence Marquette | 57kg | 2:24.01 | 4-3-4 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $5.80 |
| 2/10 | 24/08/2025 | 24 | HCP 3 | $34,100.00 | Mont De Marsan | 2450m | Soft | Maxence Marquette | 61kg | 2:43.60 | 3-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 7/11 | 31/07/2025 | 17 | HCP CF 3 | $42,930.00 | Dieppe | 3000m | Soft | Maxence Marquette | 60kg | 3:23.30 | 7-6-7 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $20.00 |
| 9/15 | 14/07/2025 | 33 | HCP 3 | $94,450.00 | Vichy | 2400m | Soft | Tony Piccone | 58kg | 2:33.49 | 3-4-9 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $11.00 |
Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 68kgs
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Second-up today. First-up after five months finished fourth of 7 starters at this track on April 24 over 4300m, 49 len behind Strong Run carrying 71kg at $23. Previously second-up finished eighth of 13 starters at Warwick on November 20 over 3200m, 15 len behind The Flaggy Shore carrying 71kg at $17. Requires further improvement.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 24/04/2026 | 155 | HDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 71kg | 5:30.83 | - | 0 |
| 49.5L | $23.00 |
| 8/13 | 20/11/2025 | 25 | FLAT M 45 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | 3:57.19 | 1-4-8 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/10/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,300.00 | Fontwell Park | 3567m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 68kg | 4:22.63 | 5-7-5 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Paul O'Brien
Weight: 68kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming finished fourth of 9 runners at Taunton on April 22 over 3800m, 12 len behind Taritino with 70.5kg at $34. Second run from a spell pulled up at Hereford on May 12 over 3900m. Has the ability to be in the finish. Capable enough and comes into calculations.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 12/05/2026 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Good Firm | James Bowen | 74.5kg | 4:38.76 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/04/2026 | 191 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,060.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good | Charlie Todd | 70.5kg | 4:34.40 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/10/2025 | 20 | MHDLE HUNT M 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3266m | Good | James Bowen | 71kg | 3:53.30 | 6-4-3 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/09/2025 | 17 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Charlie Todd | 66.5kg | 3:40.35 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
| 9/12 | 06/09/2025 | 44 | MHDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Stratford Avon | 3282m | Good | Ben Jones | 67.5kg | 3:51.25 | 10-11-9 | 0 |
| 46.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 24/07/2025 | 22 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Ben Jones | 66kg | 3:48.47 | 4-5-6 | 0 |
| 21.3L | $2.63 |
| 2/10 | 02/07/2025 | - | OPEN HUNT FLAT M 45 | $8,300.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Ben Jones | 69kg | 3:50.19 | 4-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |