Newton Abbot Race 5 - South West Rail Solutions Ltd. Handicap Hurdle
CROSSGALES KING (4) improved for the step up to this stamina distance. Gained a long overdue maiden success at Wincanton by 2.5L last month and cannot be ruled out representing an in-form team. KRUGER PARK (2) disappointed at Newbury in February having been impressive at Fontwell Park on Boxing Day. Perhaps this easier contest could see him to better effect. CALL ME LEGEND (1) secured back to back wins at the turn of the year before finishing runner up past two occasions. Cheekpieces on for the first time and rates highly. TOP GUY (6) brings a largely consistent profile and this test to suit. Warrants plenty of thought.

Jockey: Mr Jack Stenhouse
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Last outing finished second of 8 runners at Exeter on March 22 over 4600m, a nose behind Kayf Dancer with 72kg at $4. Run before finished second of 9 runners at Newbury on February 27 over 4900m, 8 len behind Peacenik with 66.5kg at $3.50. Best form over the jumps stacks up well.
Last Starts 14 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 | 22/03/2026 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Exeter | 4626m | Good | Jack Stenhouse | 72kg | 5:38.51 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/02/2026 | 13 | HDLE HCP 5U | $31,760.00 | Newbury | 4928m | Good Soft | Jack Stenhouse | 66.5kg | 6:06.91 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 14/02/2026 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Wincanton | 4928m | Heavy | Jack Stenhouse | 74kg | 6:38.82 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 09/01/2026 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Exeter | 4626m | Good Soft | Murray Dodd | 75.5kg | 6:11.12 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/11 | 11/12/2025 | 20 | HDLE HCP 3U | $26,860.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good | Jack Stenhouse | 63kg | 4:41.88 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/11 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | HDLE HCP 3U | $15,240.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | Jack Stenhouse | 73kg | 5:04.74 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/14 | 07/11/2025 | 28 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good Soft | Jack Stenhouse | 68.5kg | 4:26.65 | 1-4-4 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/15 | 10/10/2025 | 183 | HDLE 4U | $18,070.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Micheal Nolan | 70kg | 4:02.37 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $29.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/04/2025 | 89 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $9,230.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | Good | Sean Houlihan | 71.5kg | 4:03.25 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/6 | 11/01/2025 | 34 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Soft | Hd Dunne | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $1.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/12/2024 | 238 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Good | F P Murphy | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Freshened for 42 days. Fresh up after 11 months finished tenth of 11 runners at Chepstow on February 21 over 4700m, slow track; 51 len behind Keable carrying 64.5kg at $26. Previously second-up finished second of 13 starters at Chepstow on February 22 2025 over 4700m, on slow going 2.75 len behind J'ai Froid carrying 63kg at $11. Tougher task this time.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 21/02/2026 | 308 | HDLE HCP 5U | $38,500.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Soft | Freddie Gingell | 64.5kg | 5:59.45 | 10-10-10 | 0 |
| 51.3L | $26.00 |
| 99/8 | 19/04/2025 | 40 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 5330m | Heavy | Harry Cobden | 75.5kg | 7:02.89 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 4/5 | 10/03/2025 | 16 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Plumpton | 5026m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 76kg | 6:20.10 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 55.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/13 | 22/02/2025 | 57 | HCP HDLE 5U | $36,300.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Soft | Freddie Gingell | 63kg | 6:16.81 | 5-5-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/12/2024 | 79 | HCP HDLE 4U | $54,450.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Soft | Freddie Gingell | 69.5kg | 6:00.38 | 2-7-7 | 0 |
| 45.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/10/2024 | 219 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good | Harry Cobden | 73kg | 5:08.12 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $1.57 |
| 1/9 | 04/03/2024 | 52 | MHDLE APP 4U | $13,980.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 73kg | 5:56.00 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $2.38 |
| 5/6 | 12/01/2024 | 54 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | L Williams | 71kg | 3:51.76 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $3.75 |
| 4/12 | 19/11/2023 | 38 | LR HUNT FLAT 45 | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | L Williams | 71kg | 4:06.78 | 3-2-4 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/10/2023 | 214 | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $8,710.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good Soft | H Cobden | 70.5kg | 4:00.18 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 12/03/2023 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Bishops Court P2p | 4828m | Heavy | W Biddick | 71.5kg | 6:35.00 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $2.75 |

Jockey: Callum Pritchard
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Resumes off a 30 day letup. Last run favourite; won by 2.5 len Wincanton on March 5 over 4900m defeating It's A Breeze with 74kg at $2.50 in a hurdle. Run before finished second in a small field at Wincanton on February 14 over 4900m, on a wet track; 1.0 len behind Call Me Legend carrying 73kg at $7. Rates well. Can add to the recent impressive results.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 05/03/2026 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,880.00 | Wincanton | 4928m | Good Soft | Ciaran O'shea | 74kg | 6:28.43 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 14/02/2026 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Wincanton | 4928m | Heavy | Paddy Hanlon | 73kg | 6:38.82 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/01/2026 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Exeter | 4626m | Good Soft | Harry Atkins | 75.5kg | 6:11.12 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/12/2025 | 11 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Good Soft | Rex Dingle | 70kg | 5:09.78 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $126.00 |
| 5/11 | 06/12/2025 | 31 | HDLE 4U | $15,300.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Paddy Hanlon | 68.5kg | 4:49.63 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 41.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/11/2025 | 11 | MHDLE 4U | $15,240.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Rex Dingle | 71.5kg | 5:12.40 | 1-7-7 | 0 |
| 72.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/11 | 25/10/2025 | 196 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $31,760.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 3:54.59 | 1-1-6 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 12/04/2025 | 23 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $30,440.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 71kg | 3:47.64 | 5-1-5 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/03/2025 | 109 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | James Best | 71kg | 3:55.00 | 6-5-3 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 01/12/2024 | 22 | P2P MDN H 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Good | B T Stone | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/11 | 09/11/2024 | 244 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Good | B T Stone | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Sean Houlihan
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after three months. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Wincanton December 26 over 4000m. First up last campaign ran last at Worcester September 26 over 4600m, 13 len behind Theatre Of Flight carrying 72.5kg at $17. Prefer to watch first up.
Last Starts 100 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/6 | 26/12/2025 | 50 | STPLE HCP M 4U | $18,600.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good Soft | Hugo Hunt | 69kg | 5:10.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/11/2025 | 41 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $15,980.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good | Louis Burke | 71kg | 5:16.40 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/09/2025 | 68 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Adam Wedge | 72.5kg | 5:52.70 | 8-8-8 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/07/2025 | 56 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 5330m | Good | Adam Wedge | 76kg | 6:45.02 | 6-4-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/05/2025 | 206 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good | Adam Wedge | 76kg | 5:26.87 | 3-6-4 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 31/10/2024 | 21 | HDLE SELL 47 | $9,980.00 | Stratford Avon | 3721m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 70.5kg | 4:32.56 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.57 |
| 1/7 | 10/10/2024 | 41 | WFA HDLE 4U | $11,990.00 | Exeter | 3722m | Good | Adam Wedge | 71kg | 4:28.25 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 30/08/2024 | 41 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good | Adam Wedge | 71kg | 5:15.62 | 3-5-2 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/07/2024 | 55 | HDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Cartmel | 4425m | Good | Adam Wedge | 70kg | 5:17.91 | 6-7-6 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 26/05/2024 | 87 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 4374m | Good | Adam Wedge | 67.5kg | 5:28.31 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $8.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/02/2024 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,870.00 | Taunton | 4828m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 69.5kg | 6:29.10 | 7-8-8 | 0 |
| 87.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Tristan Durrell
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished second in a small field at Market Rasen on March 15 over 4600m, 1.5 len behind Escapologist carrying 74.5kg at $8. Run before made some head-way from midfield; finished tenth of 18 starters at Ascot on February 14 over 4700m, 19 len behind Walden carrying 67.5kg at $7. Will take some stopping.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 15/03/2026 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Market Rasen | 4626m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 74.5kg | 5:59.64 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 10/18 | 14/02/2026 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $35,900.00 | Ascot Uk | 4727m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 67.5kg | 5:48.29 | 8-9-10 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/17 | 14/01/2026 | 39 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 4928m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 68.5kg | 6:05.09 | 10-4-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 06/12/2025 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $31,760.00 | Aintree | 4928m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 70kg | 6:24.49 | 8-5-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 14/11/2025 | 40 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Soft | Charlie Todd | 75.5kg | 5:28.71 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 12/14 | 05/10/2025 | 16 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 75.5kg | 3:53.07 | 5-12-12 | 0 |
| 103.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/09/2025 | 205 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,340.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 74.5kg | 4:18.00 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 36.3L | $4.33 |
| 4/5 | 26/02/2025 | 17 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 5:15.90 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/02/2025 | 16 | HDLE HUNT 47 | $35,980.00 | Exeter | 3722m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:42.39 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 50.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/01/2025 | 47 | HDLE 4U | $21,780.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:21.20 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/12/2024 | 7 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Good | B Lawless | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Harry Kimber
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished ninth of 10 starters at Wincanton on March 23 over 4900m, 19 len behind Our Dylan with 72.5kg at $10. Start before finished sixth of 18 runners at Ascot on February 14 over 4700m, 13 len behind Walden carrying 69.5kg at $51. Struggling to recapture his best form of late and appears tested in this line up.
Last Starts 13 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 | 23/03/2026 | 37 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $17,760.00 | Wincanton | 4928m | Good | Richard Upton | 72.5kg | 6:03.73 | 1-1-1-1-3-3-9-9 | 0 |
| 19.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/18 | 14/02/2026 | 50 | HDLE HCP 4U | $35,900.00 | Ascot Uk | 4727m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 69.5kg | 5:48.29 | 5-8-6 | 0 |
| 13.8L | $51.00 |
| 99/6 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Fontwell Park | 5230m | Good Soft | James Robottom | 71kg | 6:47.35 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 99/6 | 10/12/2025 | 33 | HCP CHSE 4U | $17,980.00 | Hereford | 5069m | Good Soft | Freddie Gingell | 73kg | 6:31.15 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/14 | 07/11/2025 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $33,580.00 | Exeter | 4626m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 74.5kg | 6:05.60 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $13.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/10/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 4325m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 74.5kg | 5:23.50 | 2-7-8 | 0 |
| 27.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 29/09/2025 | 124 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 4325m | Good | Brendan Powell | 76kg | 5:15.50 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/05/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 4325m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 75.5kg | 5:09.80 | 3-6-6 | 0 |
| 42.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/3 | 10/05/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Warwick Uk | 5029m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 77kg | 6:12.65 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
| 4/8 | 19/04/2025 | 32 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 5330m | Heavy | Adam Wedge | 73kg | 7:02.89 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/03/2025 | 31 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,960.00 | Exeter | 4325m | Good | Brendan Powell | 76kg | 5:16.97 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Lorcan Williams
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 41 day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily finished second of 7 runners at Hereford on February 22 over 4300m, slow track; 12 len behind On The Go with 76kg at $4.50. Before that finished fifth of 11 starters at Kempton Park on February 2 over 4200m, 34 len behind Guchen carrying 75kg at $11. Worth including here if repeats the run.
Last Starts 42 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 | 22/02/2026 | 20 | CLM HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Hereford | 4325m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 76kg | 5:44.31 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/11 | 02/02/2026 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 75kg | 5:22.42 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 34.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/01/2026 | 13 | MHDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | Harry Cobden | 73kg | 5:00.70 | 7-6-6 | 0 |
| 35.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/12 | 19/12/2025 | 20 | MHDLE 4U | $27,230.00 | Ascot Uk | 4325m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 71.5kg | 5:25.91 | 4-5-7 | 0 |
| 24.8L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/11/2025 | 281 | HDLE 4U | $30,850.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 70kg | 5:12.08 | 6-8-8 | 0 |
| 64.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/11 | 21/02/2025 | 82 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Heavy | Brendan Powell | 71kg | 4:35.21 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/12/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Soft | N Mcparlan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |