Sandown Park Race 6 - Oddschecker Bet Builder Novices' Hcp Hurdle (Gbb Race)
GONE COUNTRY (8) showed little prior to gaining consecutive victories five months apart. Saluted by 2.5L as favourite at Plumpton (4100m) three weeks ago. Up in class now and on a light weight is worth following. PORT STATION (4) placed all four hurdle outings (latterly beaten only a short head) for his previous stable last season. Shrewd new yard will have him in good shape for this. NOVELISTA (3) came in second on his final two outings among novice company. Solid chance now tackling a handicap. WINGS OF AYRTON (5) profiles similarly. Third trying 3200m latest and can make his mark now among open company.

Jockey: Freddie Mitchell
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 3 of 7 starters at Hereford May 5 over 3900m, 12 len behind Oakley carrying 73kg at $4. When resuming last campaign 2 of 15 starters at Huntingdon March 11 over 3200m, 5 len behind Blues Singer carrying 72.5kg at $7.50. Doubt he will play much of a role.
Last Starts 186 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 05/05/2026 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Good | Tom Cannon | 73kg | 4:40.73 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/12 | 08/04/2026 | 28 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 72kg | 4:55.06 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/15 | 11/03/2026 | 73 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | Tom Cannon | 72.5kg | 3:53.43 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/15 | 28/12/2025 | 56 | MHDLE 4 | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 4123m | GY | Jefferson Smith | 71kg | 5:12.30 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/14 | 02/11/2025 | 160 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3218m | Y | Jefferson Smith | 71kg | 3:54.70 | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/14 | 26/05/2025 | 27 | FLAT 4 | $19,620.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | Good | E Mahon | 71kg | 3:50.90 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $4.33 |
| 7/18 | 29/04/2025 | - | 4 | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | E Mahon | 71kg | 4:03.50 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Caoilin Quinn
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after 11 months. Finished off last preparation 4 of 7 starters at Windsor January 1 over 4000m, 9 len behind Toothless carrying 71kg at $3.10. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 5.5 len Lingfield November 11 over 4000m defeating Gold In The Rivers with 71kg at $7.50. Can run a big race while fresh. Sure to make presence felt.
Last Starts 310 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 | 01/01/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $54,450.00 | Windsor | 4023m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 71kg | 4:59.15 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $3.13 |
| 4/7 | 04/12/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,600.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 71.5kg | 5:18.50 | 5-3-4 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $2.88 |
| 1/8 | 11/11/2025 | 228 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Lingfield | 4023m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 71kg | 5:07.21 | 5-2-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 28/03/2025 | 33 | HDLE MDN 4U | $13,980.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 72kg | 4:21.28 | 6-4-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 4/6 | 23/02/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 4374m | Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 71kg | 5:50.75 | 3-5-4 | 0 |
| 24.8L | $2.63 |
| 2/8 | 01/02/2025 | 13 | HCP HDLE 4U | $34,850.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Heavy | Caoilin Quinn | 70kg | 5:29.98 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 19/01/2025 | 24 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,990.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 75.5kg | 4:00.25 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 |
| 2/6 | 26/12/2024 | 66 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,350.00 | Fontwell Park | 3849m | Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 76kg | 5:03.82 | 5-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 7/15 | 21/10/2024 | 17 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,160.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good Soft | Niall Houlihan | 75.5kg | 3:48.40 | 9-7-7 | 0 |
| 29.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/10/2024 | 222 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good Soft | Niall Houlihan | 74kg | 4:49.36 | 7-8-7 | 0 |
| 68.8L | $9.50 |
| 3/10 | 25/02/2024 | 33 | WFA HDLE HUNT 4 | $16,610.00 | Hereford | 3266m | Soft | Niall Francis Houlihan | 70kg | 4:10.50 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $4.33 |

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last preparation finished second in a small field at Fontwell Park on September 6 over 3800m, 0.5 len behind Moab with 70.5kg at $4.50. First up last campaign finished second of 7 runners at Southwell on April 1 over 3200m, 3.5 len behind Road To Wembley with 68.5kg at $4.50. Leading contender.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 06/09/2026 | 127 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good | James Bowen | 70.5kg | 4:43.06 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 7/7 | 02/05/2026 | 31 | HCP 4U | $26,590.00 | Goodwood | 3218m | Good | Charles Bishop | 61.5kg | 3:28.93 | - | 1 |
| 38.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 01/04/2026 | 74 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | Harry Bannister | 68.5kg | 4:01.21 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 6/10 | 17/01/2026 | 106 | JHDLE 4 | $46,130.00 | Ascot Uk | 3161m | Soft | Harry Bannister | 70kg | 3:53.22 | 2-6-6 | 0 |
| 25.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 03/10/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $36,900.00 | Ascot Uk | 3208m | Good Soft | Hollie Doyle | 58.5kg | 3:37.11 | 5-2-3 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/9 | 13/09/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $36,900.00 | Musselburgh | 3647m | Good Soft | Joe Fanning | 59.5kg | 4:06.65 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $2.10 |
| 1/6 | 02/09/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Goodwood | 3218m | Heavy | Hollie Doyle | 52kg | 3:46.54 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.63 |
| 7/12 | 23/08/2025 | 24 | HCP 3 | $308,540.00 | York | 2816m | Good Firm | Joe Fanning | 56.5kg | 2:59.71 | 6-6-7 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/07/2025 | 25 | HCP 3 | $136,120.00 | Goodwood | 2414m | Good | William Buick | 56kg | 2:37.94 | 5-1-4 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 05/07/2025 | 28 | HCP 3 | $184,500.00 | Haydock Park | 2817m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 54kg | 3:08.32 | 9-7-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/06/2025 | 23 | HCP 3 | $92,250.00 | Doncaster | 2921m | Good | Adam Farragher | 53kg | 3:08.00 | 8-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Having raced just once last preparation finished second in a small field at Newcastle on April 11 over 4100m, a nose behind Dunkerque carrying 72kg at $4.30. When resuming last campaign finished fourth in a small field at Newcastle All Weather on October 30 2025 over 3390m, 1.3 len behind Monte A Bord with 69.5kg at $7.50. Makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 210 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 | 11/04/2026 | 86 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 72kg | 5:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $4.33 |
| 3/16 | 15/01/2026 | 46 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 74.5kg | 5:04.22 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/12 | 30/11/2025 | 16 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $12,700.00 | Carlisle | 3922m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 70kg | 4:57.18 | 9-5-2 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/11/2025 | 15 | MHDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71.5kg | 5:05.35 | 6-3-3 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/10/2025 | 206 | APP HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $8,300.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | Neutral | William Maggs | 69.5kg | 4:14.41 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/5 | 07/04/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $9,070.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 4:01.90 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last outing sat on the speed and boxed on steadily finished third of 10 starters at Uttoxeter on October 16 over 3200m, 12 len behind Lunar Trix with 70kg at $5. At only start last preparation finished third of 8 starters at Warwick on May 9 over 3200m, 20 len behind Sky Grove carrying 72kg at $5. Better effort latest and can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 16/10/2026 | 160 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $19,960.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 70kg | 3:57.23 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/05/2026 | 105 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $18,150.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Ben Jones | 72kg | 3:45.90 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 24/01/2026 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tyrella P2p | 4828m | Good | B Dunleavy | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Returned from a spell and was pulled up in a hurdle at Chepstow. At only start last preparation made some head-way from midfield; finished fourth in a small field at Warwick on June 3 over 3800m, 17 len behind Kentucky River carrying 73kg at $7. Hard to make a decent case.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/17 | 10/10/2026 | 129 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good Soft | Amber Jackson-Fennell | 67.5kg | 6:16.65 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/5 | 03/06/2026 | 63 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Good | Amber Jackson-Fennell | 73kg | 4:20.48 | 2-5-4 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/04/2026 | 26 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Wincanton | 4325m | Good | Amber Jackson-Fennell | 72kg | 5:13.81 | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/16 | 06/03/2026 | 294 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $18,150.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good Soft | Amber Jackson-Fennell | 69kg | 4:19.54 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 11/17 | 16/05/2025 | 54 | OPEN APP HUNT FLAT 46 | $15,430.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Good | Amber Jackson-Fennell | 71.5kg | 4:02.84 | 1-2-11 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 23/03/2025 | 21 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $7,380.00 | Exeter | 3365m | Good Firm | Amber Jackson-Fennell | 71kg | 3:59.00 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.75 |
| 1/8 | 02/03/2025 | - | P2P | $0.00 | Larkhill P2p | 3219m | Good | Martin McIntyre | 71.5kg | 3:48.10 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Liam Harrison
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Having raced just once last campaign finished second of 11 runners at Stratford-On-Avon on October 30 2025 over 4520m, 1.75 len behind Another Folly carrying 75.5kg at $3.50. First up last campaign finished second of 8 runners at Market Rasen on March 16 2025 over 4140m, 2.25 len behind Groovy Blue with 73kg at $4.50. Sure to make his presence felt.
Last Starts 373 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 | 30/10/2025 | 193 | HCP CHSE 4U | $14,110.00 | Stratford Avon | 4539m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 75.5kg | 5:53.04 | 9-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 20/04/2025 | 35 | HDLE MDN 4U | $12,920.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | Good | Liam Harrison | 72.5kg | 5:19.67 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 16/03/2025 | 130 | HDLE MDN 4U | $12,920.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | Good | Liam Harrison | 73kg | 5:18.97 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 6/9 | 06/11/2024 | 25 | HDLE HUNT MDN 4U | $13,980.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | 5:10.00 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/10/2024 | 251 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $14,520.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 71kg | 4:01.35 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 04/02/2024 | 77 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballinaboola P2p | 4828m | Y | T P Roche | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/11/2023 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Heavy | T P Roche | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Tom Cannon
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after five months favourite; tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 len Plumpton on October 19 over 4100m defeating Bread And Butter with 70kg at $2.80 in a hurdle. Previously second-up got back early finished 11th of 15 runners at Newbury on November 28 over 3300m, on slow going 61 len behind Act Of Innocence with 71.5kg at $101. Strips fitter and is again a top chance.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 19/10/2026 | 158 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,160.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good | Tom Cannon | 70kg | 5:02.99 | 3-3-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.75 |
| 1/10 | 14/05/2026 | 52 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good | James Davies | 67kg | 5:36.92 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/03/2026 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | James Davies | 69.5kg | 3:47.22 | - | 0 |
| 69.5L | $7.00 |
| 9/12 | 20/02/2026 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,880.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | James Davies | 66.5kg | 3:57.09 | 9-8-9 | 0 |
| 47.3L | $26.00 |
| 14/18 | 19/01/2026 | 52 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Soft | Tabitha Worsley | 72kg | 4:08.31 | 6-13-14 | 0 |
| 29.8L | $201.00 |
| 11/15 | 28/11/2025 | 25 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $33,650.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | James Davies | 71.5kg | 4:02.30 | 13-12-11 | 0 |
| 61.3L | $101.00 |
| 4/6 | 03/11/2025 | 218 | MHDLE 4U | $18,010.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good | James Davies | 72.5kg | 3:49.60 | 3-2-4 | 0 |
| 25.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/11 | 30/03/2025 | 141 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Monksgrange P2p | 4828m | Soft | Derek O'connor | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/11 | 09/11/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Good | Derek O'connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.6L | $1.00 |