Fontwell Park Race 1 - Ksr Lighting Mdn Hurdle (Gbb Race)
SMOKEHOUSE (5) gained a nice point-to-point victory in Ireland. Placed on rules debut at Southwell behind a horse who has since won impressively. Tackles hurdles for the first time representing in-form connections. One to beat. MAX D'AIRY (3) placed twice making three jumpers flat appearances in France and Britain. Delivers hurdle debut now representing a new yard and ridden by a jockey who maintains a 21% strike rate at the track this season. Main danger. THE MAD POET (7) was highly-tried following a placed effort in a jumpers flat at Wetherby and did not get involved. Cannot be ignored from this stable. WITHOUT CAUSE (8) was second in a point-to-point and is out of an Irish hurdle winner.
Jockey: Callum Pritchard
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding (Capri - Tortuga Bay) making his debut. Market watch advised.
Jockey: Paul O'Brien
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, made ground from midfield; ran last at Worcester on October 7 over 3200m, 61 len behind Spanish Darling carrying 71.5kg at $11. Second-up finished eighth of 9 runners at Stratford-On-Avon on October 29 over 3200m, 57 len behind Forthfactor with 70kg at $51. Win would surprise. This looks a stern test.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 29/10/2026 | 22 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $21,780.00 | Stratford Avon | 3218m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 70kg | 4:01.20 | 8-8-8 | 0 |
| 57.3L | $51.00 |
| 12/12 | 07/10/2026 | - | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Paul O'brien | 71.5kg | 4:01.12 | 7-10-12 | 0 |
| 61.8L | $11.00 |
Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Returning from a spell making his jumps debut. He ended last campaign with finished second of 8 starters at Newton Abbot on April 14 over 3400m, 0.5 len behind Quickkick with 68kg at $7.50 and before that finished fifth of 10 starters at Kempton Park on March 14 over 3200m, 11 len behind Prince Rupert carrying 70kg at $5. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 205 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 14/04/2026 | 31 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $9,070.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 68kg | 4:09.86 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 14/03/2026 | 167 | HUNT FLAT 4 | $9,070.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Harry Cobden | 70kg | 3:49.03 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/09/2025 | - | 3 | $19,640.00 | Nancy | 2500m | Heavy | Simon Planque | 62kg | 2:55.46 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Caoilin Quinn
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Returning from a spell making his jumps debut. He ended last campaign with finished fifth in a small field at Plumpton on May 26 over 3600m, 18 len behind Scotto carrying 68kg at $4.50 and before that finished sixth of 8 runners at Huntingdon on April 4 over 3200m, 24 len behind Running Happy carrying 71kg at $3.30. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 163 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 | 26/05/2026 | 52 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Plumpton | 3621m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 68kg | 4:22.90 | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $4.50 |
| 6/8 | 04/04/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT 4 | $7,260.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 71kg | 3:56.20 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $3.25 |
Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Having raced just once last campaign rolled along in front and was edged out late finished second of 11 runners at Southwell on February 18 over 3200m, slow track; 0.8 len behind Midnight Jukebox carrying 71kg at $2.60. Won first up last previous preparation. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 260 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 | 18/02/2026 | 346 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | 3:57.58 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.63 |
| 1/8 | 09/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Belclare P2p | 4828m | Good | A P Ryan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Freddie Gordon
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Returning from a spell making his jumps debut. He ended last campaign with finished sixth of 9 runners at this track on May 6 over 3500m, 19 len behind Magnifix Du Moulin with 68kg at $5.50. Fitness an issue. Prefer to see again.
Last Starts 183 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 06/05/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | Tom Cannon | 68kg | 4:21.71 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Tristan Durrell
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Having raced just once last preparation finished sixth of 20 runners at Newbury on March 21 over 3300m, 6 len behind Lady Hope carrying 72.5kg at $21. First up last campaign finished fifth of 13 runners at Cheltenham in the LR on November 16 over 3300m, on slow going 8 len behind Saint Clovis with 71kg at $15. Sure to prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 229 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/20 | 21/03/2026 | 125 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $201,470.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Robert Dunne | 72.5kg | 3:51.50 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/13 | 16/11/2025 | 243 | LR OPEN 45 | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:01.42 | 11-4-5 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/03/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $9,070.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 66kg | 3:44.34 | 6-2-2 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.91 |
Jockey: Beau Morgan
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign finished second of 7 runners at Dromahane P2p on April 19 over 4828m, slow track; 5 len behind The Big Berk carrying 57.5kg. Could pose a serious challenge.
Last Starts 200 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 19/04/2026 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | D M O'connor | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Ned Fox
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Returning from a spell making her jumps debut. She ended last campaign with finished fourth of 10 runners at Kempton Park on March 14 over 3200m, 11 len behind Prince Rupert with 66.5kg at $8.50 and before that finished third of 9 starters at Ascot on February 14 over 3100m, 2.25 len behind Martini Majesty carrying 65.5kg at $13. Very hard to beat this time.
Last Starts 236 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 14/03/2026 | 28 | HUNT FLAT 4 | $9,070.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 66.5kg | 3:49.03 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT M 46 | $29,950.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good Soft | Ned Fox | 65.5kg | 3:56.44 | 8-8-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
Jockey: C J Todd
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Jumped at long odds at debut, finished ninth of 10 runners at Worcester on October 21 over 3200m, 56 len behind Lune Brillante with 69.5kg at $34. Looks tested this line-up. Will be better for the run but place hope only in this line-up.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 21/10/2026 | - | HDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good Soft | Robert Dunne | 69.5kg | 4:03.87 | 9-9-9 | 0 |
| 56.8L | $34.00 |