Lingfield Race 2 - John Marshall 80th Birthday Celebration Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
THE PERFECT POET (10) caught the eye on rules debut securing a convincing 6L victory in a 3600m jumpers flat race at Fontwell during March before finishing down field contesting a 3200m G2 jumpers flat event at Aintree the following month. Finds a good opportunity providing first attempt hurdling. Leading contender. ANALOGICAL (2) is a four-time flat winner who showed promise on hurdle debut when 12L third tackling a 3200m maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter a month ago. Improvement expected. BALLYBOY PRINCE (3) represents a top stable delivering initial rules outing. Interesting. RAULIN (8) represents a notable local yard. Shaped well when runner-up in a 3200m maiden hurdle at Plumpton during September. One to note.

Jockey: Freddie Mitchell
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after nine months came from midfield; finished sixth of 11 starters at Fontwell Park on October 3 over 3500m, 57 len behind Anniversary with 69kg at $201. Previously second-up finished fourth in a small field at Newcastle All Weather on September 8 2025 over 1600m, 26 len behind Raammee with 59kg at $67. Can bounce back but needs to.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 03/10/2026 | 254 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | Freddie Mitchell | 69kg | 4:24.04 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 57.0L | $201.00 |
| 1/12 | 22/01/2026 | 24 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 60kg | 2:29.14 | 10-11-1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 29/12/2025 | 12 | APP HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Rhys Elliott | 52kg | 2:49.29 | 4-6-2 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/11 | 17/12/2025 | 23 | HCP APP 3U | $16,160.00 | Kempton Park | 2412m | Good | Rhys Elliott | 55.5kg | 2:34.14 | 11-7-5 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/11/2025 | 46 | HCP 3U | $13,060.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | George Wood | 59kg | 2:46.07 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.50 |
| 9/10 | 09/10/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 2615m | Heavy | Jake Dickson | 54.5kg | 3:08.43 | 4-6-9 | 6 |
| 40.5L | $3.75 |
| 4/14 | 28/09/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $39,930.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 58kg | 2:42.16 | 12-9-4 | 13 |
| 7.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/09/2025 | 22 | NOV 3U | $13,070.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | NS | Rowan Scott | 59kg | 1:42.01 | 2-4-4 | 1 |
| 26.5L | $67.00 |
| 9/13 | 17/08/2025 | 66 | NOV 3U | $13,070.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 59kg | 1:40.20 | 8-9-9 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $101.00 |
| 9/12 | 12/06/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 3U | $20,620.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 58.5kg | 2:02.93 | 8-8-9 | 9 |
| 17.5L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Sean Houlihan
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after three months sat on the pace then finished third of 8 starters at Uttoxeter on October 4 over 3200m, 11 len behind Governors Rock carrying 71kg at $4. Previously second-up finished second in a small field at Southwell All Weather on April 7 over 2800m, a nose behind Trojan Soldier with 61kg at $2.40. Rates highly.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 04/10/2026 | 95 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Sean Houlihan | 71kg | 3:56.41 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $4.00 |
| 10/10 | 01/07/2026 | 12 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Epsom Downs | 2414m | Good | Dylan Hogan | 65kg | 2:37.28 | 4-9-10 | 2 |
| 43.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/06/2026 | 29 | HCP 4U | $28,400.00 | Goodwood | 2414m | Good | Poppy Scott | 58.5kg | 2:39.50 | 1-1-6 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $3.13 |
| 1/4 | 21/05/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $17,580.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2414m | Good | Poppy Scott | 58kg | 2:34.60 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/5 | 02/05/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Thirsk | 2816m | Good Firm | Dylan Hogan | 63kg | 3:11.37 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.38 |
| 1/6 | 20/04/2026 | 13 | APP HCP 4U | $13,800.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 61kg | 2:40.10 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $4.33 |
| 2/4 | 07/04/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $13,370.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 61kg | 3:02.60 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.38 |
| 2/8 | 25/03/2026 | 249 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 61kg | 2:31.68 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 19/07/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Dylan Hogan | 57kg | 3:46.05 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/5 | 08/07/2025 | 32 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 2414m | Good | Luke Morris | 57.5kg | 2:36.99 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 06/06/2025 | 18 | HCP 3 | $15,500.00 | Doncaster | 2392m | Good | Luke Morris | 61kg | 2:34.99 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $3.75 |

Jockey: C J Todd
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at Monksgrange P2p March 29 over 4828m. At debut didn't finish the race at Castlelands P2p March 8 over 4828m. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 219 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/9 | 29/03/2026 | 21 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Monksgrange P2p | 4828m | Soft | S Cotter | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 08/03/2026 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Castlelands P2p | 4828m | Soft | S Cotter | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: David Noonan
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Is making a debut in a jumps race. Two back came from midfield; finished fifth of 9 runners at Lingfield All Weather on September 10 over 2400m, 2.75 len behind Arlecchino's Rex carrying 63.5kg at $5 and last start made ground from midfield; finished seventh of 14 starters at Kempton Park All Weather on September 23 over 2200m, 3.5 len behind Arundel with 57kg at $13. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 23/09/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Sean Levey | 57kg | 2:21.56 | 6-6-7 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Paddy Bradley | 63.5kg | 2:31.41 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/09/2026 | 17 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Marco Ghiani | 59.5kg | 2:06.97 | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 17/08/2026 | 13 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | 2:04.96 | 2-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 04/08/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Lingfield | 2313m | Good Firm | Paddy Bradley | 61kg | 2:26.43 | 5-3-4 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 16/07/2026 | 194 | HCP 3U | $15,430.00 | Epsom Downs | 1709m | Good Firm | Paddy Bradley | 59.5kg | 1:44.08 | - | 2 |
| 8.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/11 | 03/01/2026 | 17 | APP HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | NS | John Egan | 60.5kg | 2:33.68 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $51.00 |
| 11/12 | 17/12/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $12,120.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | Good | Paddy Bradley | 61.5kg | 1:40.91 | 1-3-11 | 11 |
| 10.4L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/12/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Paddy Bradley | 61kg | 1:41.28 | 1-6-8 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $67.00 |
| 9/11 | 20/11/2025 | 73 | HCP 3U | $13,100.00 | Lingfield | 2415m | Neutral | Paddy Bradley | 61kg | 2:34.57 | 7-8-9 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $26.00 |
| 10/11 | 08/09/2025 | 30 | HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good | David Egan | 60kg | 2:06.76 | 2-7-10 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Freddie Gordon
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last start raced on the pace prior to fading finished fifth of 11 runners at Fontwell Park on October 3 over 3500m, 35 len behind Anniversary carrying 71kg at $4. At only start last preparation won by 1.5 len Castletown P2p on October 5 2025 over 4828m defeating Jurassic Bob with 60kg in a jumps. Definite chance. Gets chance to atone.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 03/10/2026 | 363 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | Tom Cannon | 71kg | 4:24.04 | 1-2-5 | 0 |
| 35.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/11 | 05/10/2025 | 154 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Y | Derek O'connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 04/05/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Stowlin P2p | 4828m | Good | Derek O'connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Hammond
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, ran on from midfield; finished fifth of 10 starters at Worcester on October 7 over 3200m, 26 len behind Dundee Law carrying 69kg at $7. Can improve on that effort. Progressive type who is one of the better hopes.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 07/10/2026 | - | FLAT 45 | $10,890.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Murray Dodd | 69kg | 3:53.39 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 26.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Tabitha Worsley
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Having raced just once last preparation finished sixth of 8 starters at Plumpton on March 16 over 4100m, 69 len behind Escort'kheops with 73kg at $6.50. First up last campaign finished third of 14 starters at Stratford-On-Avon on October 30 2025 over 3270m, 11 len behind Taurus Bay carrying 70kg at $51. Wait until he shows something.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 16/03/2026 | 118 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good Soft | James Davies | 73kg | 5:14.54 | - | 0 |
| 69.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/9 | 18/11/2025 | 19 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Good Soft | James Davies | 70kg | 3:55.25 | 4-4-5 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/14 | 30/10/2025 | 207 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $22,140.00 | Stratford Avon | 3282m | Good Soft | James Davies | 70kg | 3:56.07 | 4-2-3 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
| 3/15 | 06/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Good | J G Murphy | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Caoilin Quinn
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last at Windsor on August 24 over 2300m, 42 len behind Cape Fear with 64.5kg at $12. Second-up finished second in a small field at Plumpton on September 20 over 3200m, 17 len behind Arcturus Flame with 71kg at $4. Has been racing well. Very hard to beat this time.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 20/09/2026 | 27 | MHDLE 4U | $16,990.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 71kg | 3:37.52 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $4.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/08/2026 | 68 | HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Windsor | 2313m | Good Firm | Jason Watson | 64.5kg | 2:26.11 | 5-7-7 | 5 |
| 42.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/06/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Ripon | 2414m | Good | Mark Winn | 61.5kg | 2:33.84 | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/4 | 08/06/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 2414m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 61kg | 2:39.49 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.25 |
| 2/4 | 27/05/2026 | 27 | HCP 4U | $17,760.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2615m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 62kg | 2:48.21 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/04/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 58.5kg | 2:05.32 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 16/04/2026 | 203 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Ripon | 2011m | Good Soft | David Nolan | 61.5kg | 2:04.70 | - | 9 |
| 9.3L | $19.00 |
| 6/9 | 25/09/2025 | 39 | HCP 3U | $31,370.00 | Pontefract | 2016m | Good Soft | Daniel Tudhope | 58.5kg | 2:15.09 | 1-2-6 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/3 | 17/08/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $19,740.00 | Pontefract | 2011m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 59kg | 2:13.24 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/9 | 27/07/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 2011m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 61kg | 2:13.11 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.13 |
| 4/4 | 02/07/2025 | 19 | HCP 3 | $18,450.00 | Thirsk | 2421m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 59.5kg | 2:37.12 | 2-4-4 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Tom Cannon
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Returning from a spell making his jumps debut. He ended last campaign with finished fourth in a small field at Plumpton on March 16 over 3600m, 14 len behind Secret Des Lune with 72kg at $13 and before that made ground from midfield; finished fifth of 9 starters at Warwick on December 31 over 3200m, 23 len behind Risky Obsession carrying 71kg at $11. Can run a big race while fresh. Worth including in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 16/03/2026 | 75 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $9,070.00 | Plumpton | 3621m | Good Soft | James Davies | 72kg | 4:28.77 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 31/12/2025 | 30 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | James Davies | 71kg | 3:46.80 | 5-4-5 | 0 |
| 23.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/12/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Plumpton | 3621m | Soft | James Davies | 71kg | 4:40.10 | 6-4-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Returning from a spell making his jumps debut. He ended last campaign with finished 16th of 20 starters at Aintree in the G2 Champion Standard Open Nh Flat Race on April 11 over 3400m, 79 len behind Forthfactor with 71.5kg at $34 and before that finished win in a small field at Fontwell Park on March 14 over 3500m, on slow going 6 len behind The Perfect Poet carrying 69.5kg at $2.40. Sure to make his presence felt.
Last Starts 206 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/20 | 11/04/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN 46 | $90,750.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 71.5kg | 4:05.47 | - | 0 |
| 79.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/03/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Soft | Callum Pritchard | 69.5kg | 4:34.75 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $2.38 |

Jockey: Liam Harrison
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after eight months finished sixth of 8 runners at Sedgefield on October 18 over 3400m, 11 len behind Hay Max with 68.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up came from midfield; finished sixth of 10 starters at Huntingdon on January 22 over 3200m, on slow going 74 len behind Emerald Quest carrying 71.5kg at $9. A bold showing is anticipated.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 18/10/2026 | 232 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $18,150.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Harry Skelton | 68.5kg | 4:00.23 | 7-6-6 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 28/02/2026 | 37 | HUNT FLAT M 46 | $33,690.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Charlie Todd | 71kg | 4:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 22/01/2026 | 49 | HUNT FLAT MDN M 46 | $7,260.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 71.5kg | 4:00.36 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 74.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/12/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $7,260.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 67.5kg | 4:27.58 | 6-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |