Fontwell Park Race 4 - Stonex Payments Juvenile Hurdle (Gbb Race)
LION IN ZION (6) raced twice in France early this year hurdling. Best effort was when leading until late finishing third beaten 4.25L. That is a good foundation and makes him the main contender. PASS THE BUCK (7) won on the flat in Ireland before moving to an English yard. Connections revisit cheekpieces he wore placing on his first two hurdle outings. Fifth in a Listed race with blinkers last time. HOUNDSWOOD WILLOW (1) carries a penalty for a 4.75L success at Hereford. Does not look straightforward and might find a couple too good today. The trainer of CAPE VIEW (2) reached a good level in juvenile races with the half-brother of this horse. Expect him to be ready first time out.
Jockey: David Bass
Weight: 73kgs
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Last start tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 5 len Hereford on October 26 over 3200m defeating Talka carrying 70kg at $4 in a hurdle. Race before finished fifth of 11 starters at Chepstow on October 10 over 3200m, 40 len behind Whistling Dave with 70kg at $13. Cannot be left out on the latest performance.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 26/10/2026 | 16 | JHDLE MDN 3 | $19,960.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good Firm | David Bass | 70kg | 3:58.70 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $4.00 |
| 5/11 | 10/10/2026 | 18 | JHDLE 3 | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | David Bass | 70kg | 4:09.61 | 1-5-5 | 0 |
| 40.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/09/2026 | 25 | JHDLE MDN 3 | $18,150.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | David Bass | 71kg | 4:25.18 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/08/2026 | 24 | JHDLE MDN 3 | $18,150.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | David Bass | 71kg | 4:21.36 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $9.50 |
| 10/10 | 04/08/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Ffos Las | 2414m | Good | William Cox | 56.5kg | 2:36.10 | - | 9 |
| 52.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/07/2026 | 26 | HCP 3 | $11,980.00 | Chepstow | 2414m | Good Firm | William Cox | 60.5kg | 2:37.10 | 2-2-5 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/06/2026 | 24 | HCP 3 | $22,960.00 | Goodwood | 2011m | Soft | William Cox | 58.5kg | 2:18.03 | 5-6-7 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $26.00 |
| 11/11 | 19/05/2026 | 31 | HCP 3 | $13,610.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Good Soft | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 61kg | 2:14.44 | - | 2 |
| 52.5L | $6.50 |
| 16/25 | 18/04/2026 | 183 | MDN 3 | $36,300.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Good | William Cox | 60.5kg | 1:39.21 | - | 13 |
| 11.8L | $151.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/10/2025 | 20 | NOV 2 | $16,340.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good Soft | William Cox | 59kg | 1:46.29 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN C 2 | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good Soft | P J McDonald | 58kg | 1:45.02 | 8-7-7 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Lorcan Williams
Weight: 70kgs
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First race starter by Camelot out of Spritzig. Makes his debut here in what looks a tricky race for him. Tough assignment at his first outing so tempted to favour others.
Jockey: Tabitha Worsley
Weight: 70kgs
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Returning from a spell making his jumps debut. He ended last campaign with ran last in a small field at Lingfield on July 22 over 2000m, 7 len behind Almekarem with 55kg at $6.50 and before that held ground to the line finished third of 7 runners at Epsom Downs on July 9 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Sail On Sailor carrying 60kg at $9.50. Prefer to see at first outing over the obstacles.
Last Starts 116 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 22/07/2026 | 13 | HCP 3U | $13,370.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 55kg | 2:06.93 | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 09/07/2026 | 33 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Epsom Downs | 2011m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 60kg | 2:14.34 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $9.50 |
| 8/12 | 06/06/2026 | 10 | MDN 35 | $18,150.00 | Lingfield | 1508m | Soft | Pat Cosgrave | 58.5kg | 1:36.56 | 7-6-8 | 11 |
| 30.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/05/2026 | 15 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Neil Callan | 58.5kg | 1:26.26 | - | 10 |
| 11.5L | $81.00 |
| 5/12 | 12/05/2026 | - | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Neil Callan | 58.5kg | 1:39.58 | - | 2 |
| 9.0L | $126.00 |
Jockey: David Noonan
Weight: 70kgs
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Was at very big odds at debut, pulled up at Chepstow on October 10 over 3200m. Others much more appealing.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/11 | 10/10/2026 | - | JHDLE 3 | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | C M Hogan | 67.5kg | 4:09.61 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $81.00 |
Jockey: C O'Farrell
Weight: 70kgs
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Returning from a spell making his jumps debut. He ended last campaign with a win of 9 starters at Lingfield All Weather on September 12 over 2400m, with 61kg at $2.90 and before that raced on speed throughout then finished second of 10 runners at Wolverhampton on August 17 over 2400m, a head behind Prince Of Calypso with 59kg at $2.30. Interesting candidate making hurdles debut.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 12/09/2026 | 26 | HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 61kg | 2:30.23 | 3-6-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.88 |
| 2/10 | 17/08/2026 | 21 | HCP 3U | $13,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 59kg | 2:41.90 | 2-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.25 |
| 2/14 | 27/07/2026 | 25 | HCP 3 | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 61kg | 2:25.69 | 7-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/11 | 02/07/2026 | 259 | HCP 3U | $20,300.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good Firm | Charles Bishop | 58kg | 2:04.97 | 7-9-6 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $34.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 60.5kg | 1:30.32 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/11 | 02/10/2025 | 34 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Good | Edward Greatrex | 60.5kg | 1:44.00 | 4-6-4 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 29/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Soft | Cieren Fallon | 58kg | 1:32.70 | 3-4-6 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 70kgs
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Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last campaign 3 of 9 starters at Fontainebleau March 29 over 3000m, slow track; 4.5 len behind Nacre Du Seuil with 67kg at $6.30. First ever race start 9 of 11 runners at Fontainebleau March 9 over 3000m, slow track; 6 len behind Interstellar with 67kg at $13. Rates strongly and can return in winning form.
Last Starts 231 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 29/03/2026 | 20 | HDLE CL2 CF 3 | $46,430.00 | Fontainebleau | 3000m | Soft | Ludovic Philipperon | 67kg | 3:30.06 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $6.30 |
| 9/11 | 09/03/2026 | - | HDLE UNR CG 3 | $39,800.00 | Fontainebleau | 3000m | Soft | Ludovic Philipperon | 67kg | 3:33.30 | 7-3-9 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Paul O'Brien
Weight: 70kgs
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Last start finished fifth of 8 starters at Wetherby in the LR Wensleydale Juvenile Hurdle on October 30 over 3200m, 6 len behind Charles Darnay carrying 70kg at $12. Run before held ground to the line finished second of 11 starters at Chepstow on October 10 over 3200m, 6 len behind Whistling Dave carrying 70kg at $12. Only needs to jump well to be right in the finish.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 30/10/2026 | 20 | LR OPEN 3 | $81,670.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Paul O'brien | 70kg | 3:45.50 | 6-6-5 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/11 | 10/10/2026 | 14 | JHDLE 3 | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 70kg | 4:09.61 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/09/2026 | 80 | JHDLE 3 | $27,230.00 | Market Rasen | 3218m | Good | Paul O'brien | 71kg | 4:10.60 | - | 0 |
| 24.3L | $4.33 |
| 1/9 | 08/07/2026 | 28 | CLM 3 | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 2011m | Good | Joseph Sheridan | 63.5kg | 2:06.06 | - | 4 |
| 6.0L | $2.38 |
| 4/14 | 10/06/2026 | 33 | HCP 3U | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 3419m | Y | Declan Mcdonogh | 54kg | 4:08.92 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/05/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $20,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | GY | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | 2:07.80 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
| 8/13 | 19/04/2026 | 165 | HCP 3 | $37,720.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Soft | Declan Mcdonogh | 57.5kg | 1:48.39 | - | 13 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/11 | 05/11/2025 | 9 | SELL MDN 2 | $28,370.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Gary Paul Halpin | 59kg | 1:13.88 | - | 12 |
| 7.0L | $201.00 |
| 10/12 | 27/10/2025 | 3 | MDN 2 | $28,780.00 | Galway | 1408m | SH | Gary Paul Halpin | 60.5kg | 1:37.63 | - | 12 |
| 17.3L | $51.00 |
| 12/14 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59kg | 1:40.63 | - | 14 |
| 12.5L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Robbie David
Weight: 70kgs
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Is second-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start ran last at Kempton Park All Weather on October 26 over 2400m, 31 len behind Flagbearer with 56.5kg at $126. Have to look elsewhere on the back of that.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 26/10/2026 | - | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Ben Ffrench Davis | 56.5kg | 2:38.01 | 8-8-9 | 8 |
| 31.0L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
Weight: 70kgs
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Last outing made some head-way from midfield; finished fifth of 7 starters at Warwick on November 3 over 3200m, 20 len behind Thisonesforyou with 70kg at $5.50. The start before that; made some head-way from midfield; finished sixth of 10 starters at Nottingham on October 7 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Edwin Hubble carrying 59.5kg at $6. Go close. One of the genuine hopes in this race.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 03/11/2026 | 27 | JHDLE MDN 3 | $18,450.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 70kg | 3:50.43 | 3-4-5 | 0 |
| 20.7L | $5.50 |
| 6/10 | 07/10/2026 | 26 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Good Soft | Rossa Ryan | 59.5kg | 2:14.79 | 6-7-6 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/09/2026 | 91 | APP HCP 3U | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good Soft | Luke Catton | 60kg | 2:14.85 | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 10/12 | 12/06/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 2:12.99 | 6-10-10 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 23/05/2026 | 248 | HCP 3 | $49,910.00 | York | 2112m | Good | Luke Catton | 58kg | 2:11.92 | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/3 | 17/09/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $16,980.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Soft | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:50.58 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/12 | 06/08/2025 | 19 | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:27.75 | 8-5-3 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $67.00 |
| 7/11 | 18/07/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $22,140.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:25.91 | 8-9-7 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Freddie Mitchell
Weight: 70kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign ran last at Doncaster on March 28 over 2000m, 104 len behind High Storm carrying 60.5kg at $34. Doesn't look a major player on what he showed at first outing.
Last Starts 232 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $21,780.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good Soft | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | 2:15.90 | - | 6 |
| 104.0L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Tom Cannon
Weight: 70kgs
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Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign 12 of 13 starters at Goodwood July 31 over 2200m, 8 len behind Into The Light with 59kg at $17. When resuming last campaign 3 of 8 runners at Lingfield All Weather December 17 over 1600m, 3 len behind Roserunner with 60.5kg at $8. Could prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 107 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 31/07/2026 | 49 | HCP 3 | $90,750.00 | Goodwood | 2212m | Good Firm | Rose Dawes | 59kg | 2:23.69 | 1-3-12 | 11 |
| 8.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/9 | 12/06/2026 | 6 | HCP 3 | $27,230.00 | Chester | 2112m | Good Soft | Rose Dawes | 59kg | 2:17.89 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | HCP 3 | $136,120.00 | Epsom Downs | 2011m | Soft | Rose Dawes | 55.5kg | 2:15.88 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/05/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good | Rose Dawes | 59kg | 1:42.57 | - | 8 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good Firm | Rose Dawes | 61.5kg | 1:38.76 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/11 | 17/04/2026 | 48 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Bath | 1609m | Good Soft | George Bass | 61kg | 1:42.48 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/4 | 28/02/2026 | 10 | HCP 3 | $18,990.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Rose Dawes | 57kg | 1:42.90 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/02/2026 | 4 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Rose Dawes | 58.5kg | 1:38.83 | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/02/2026 | 11 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | NS | Rose Dawes | 60kg | 1:40.55 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $2.38 |
| 1/10 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $11,070.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | Neutral | Rose Dawes | 59kg | 1:49.73 | - | 11 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 8/11 | 20/01/2026 | 34 | MDN 35 | $14,520.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Rose Dawes | 53kg | 1:43.11 | 4-6-8 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $17.00 |