Fontwell Park Race 1 - KSR Lighting Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
FLASH MAN (6) sets the standard after a Plumpton win over 3195m then 2nd here over 3567m, beaten 2L on good ground 16 days ago. HANDMEDOWNASTAR (2) is the main danger, coming off 2nd at Newton Abbot over 3721m beaten 3.25L after a Fontwell 3rd. WESTERN GEORGE (5) has a prior Fontwell 5th over this trip on soft and earlier 3rd at Carlisle, and can figure back at this distance.
Jockey: Bradley Harris
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Six-year-old gelding trained by N P Mulholland at Limpley Stoke. Carries 71.5kg with Bradley Harris booked. No recent run details provided. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Has been around the mark, placing at both starts this season. Last start 2nd of 11 at Newton Abbot over 3721m on 4 Apr, beaten 3.25L by Dutch Corner on good going with 69.5kg at $15. Prior run 3rd of 11 at Fontwell over 3568m on 14 Mar on soft, carrying 72.5kg at $6. Carries 71.5kg here and has place claims.
Last Starts 49 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 | 04/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | GOOD | Daniel Sansom | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.25L | $15.00 |
| 3/11 | 14/03/2026 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Fontwell | 3568m | SOFT | Callum Pritchard | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.05L | $6.00 |
Jockey: M Goldstein
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Comes off 44 days since finishing 9th at Fontwell over 3848m on 8 Apr, beaten 52L on Good going with 72.5kg at $251. Prior Plumpton run on 9 Mar was a non-completion over 4129m at $201. Carries 71.5kg here for M Goldstein for K Jewell. Needs improvement but can find a minor lift with a cleaner round.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 08/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Fontwell | 3848m | GOOD | Marc Goldstein | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-2-3-8-9-9 | 0 |
| 52L | $251.00 |
| 0/5 | 09/03/2026 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Plumpton | 4129m | GOOD | Freddie Mitchell | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Harry Bannister
Weight: 71.5kgs
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First-up after 91 days. Last start 6th of 6 at Exeter over 3365m on 20 Feb on heavy, beaten 57L with 71kg at $41 after racing handy early. Prior run 5th of 10 at Chepstow over 3233m on 27 Jan on soft, beaten 11.5L with 71kg at $11. Carries 71.5kg here for D J S Ffrench Davis with Harry Bannister riding. Needs improvement but can be fitter for the break.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 20/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Exeter | 3365m | HEAVY | Harry Bannister | 71kg | - | 2-3-3-4-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 57L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/01/2026 | - | Conditional & Amateur Jockeys | $7,082.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | SOFT | Isabelle Ryder | 71kg | - | 3-4-5-5-4-4-5 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $11.00 |
Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Back in trip after finishing 5th of 6 at Uttoxeter over 4690m on 28 Mar, beaten 38.1L with 74.5kg at $17 on good ground. Prior run was 5th of 12 at Fontwell over 3848m on 11 Jan, beaten 8.75L on soft at $67 with 71.5kg. Best recent effort was 3rd at Carlisle over 3450m on 16 Oct, beaten 1.75L at $3.10. Can feature with a return to that level.
Last Starts 56 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 | 28/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Uttoxeter | 4690m | GOOD | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 38.1L | $17.00 |
| 5/12 | 11/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Fontwell | 3848m | SOFT | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 71.5kg | - | 7-6-7-6-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 8.75L | $67.00 |
| 8/12 | 06/11/2025 | - | 4 | $6,886.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 40.69L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Carlisle | 3450m | GOOD | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 70.5kg | - | 4-6-6-6-5-4-3 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $3.10 |
| 10/11 | 22/03/2025 | - | Open NH Flat Race | $98,370.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 68kg | - | 6-5-5-6-8-10-10 | 0 |
| 18.45L | $41.00 |
Jockey: K Brogan
Weight: 71kgs
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Comes off a 16-day turnaround after a solid 2nd at Fontwell over 3567m on 6 May, beaten 2L by La Cadalora with 71.5kg at $2.38 on good ground. Won prior at Plumpton over 3195m on 6 Apr by 5.5L with 68kg at $3.75. Also 3rd at Kempton over 3218m on 23 Mar, 6.5L off Loustic Du Chatel at $7. Carries 71kg and holds sound recent hurdles form; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 06/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | Tom Cannon | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2L | $2.38 |
| 1/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | GOOD | Kevin Brogan | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.75 |
| 3/10 | 23/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | Kevin Brogan | 68kg | - | 4-5-5-5-4-4-3 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $24,592.00 | Ascot | 3161m | SOFT | Tom Cannon | 70kg | - | 3-6-5-7-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 42.75L | $26.00 |
| 11/15 | 14/11/2025 | - | 3yo | $23,040.00 | Saint Cloud | 2399m | GOOD3 | Maxence Marquette | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 23.15L | $8.50 |
| 5/16 | 21/10/2025 | - | 3Y DIV HCP | $50,688.00 | Clairefontaine | 2399m | SOFT7 | Maxence Marquette | 59kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.55L | $26.00 |
| 3/14 | 10/10/2025 | - | 3yo | $18,432.00 | Toulouse | 2400m | GOOD3 | Maxence Marquette | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.6L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/09/2025 | - | 3yo | $20,100.00 | Le Mans | 2299m | GOOD | Maxence Marquette | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 24/08/2025 | - | 3yo | $19,969.00 | Mont De Marsan | 2449m | SOFT | Maxence Marquette | 60.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.01L | $6.00 |
| 7/11 | 31/07/2025 | - | 3yo | $23,998.00 | Dieppe | 2999m | SOFT | Maxence Marquette | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.55L | $21.00 |
| 9/15 | 14/07/2025 | - | 3Y | $50,159.00 | Vichy | 2399m | SOFT | Tony Piccone | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8.2L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/06/2025 | - | 3Y | $20,000.00 | Craon | 2399m | GOOD | Maxence Marquette | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.05L | $3.50 |
| 2/5 | 17/05/2025 | - | 3yo | $20,000.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2399m | GOOD | Tony Piccone | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.75L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/04/2025 | - | 3yo | $21,001.00 | Angers | 2299m | GOOD | Thomas Trullier | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.75 |
| 3/14 | 04/04/2025 | - | 3yo | $25,001.00 | Saint Cloud | 2399m | GOOD | Tony Piccone | 58kg | 02:41.37 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/15 | 01/03/2025 | - | 3Y C&G MDN | $27,000.00 | Fontainebleau | 2199m | SOFT | Tony Piccone | 58kg | 02:23.56 | - | 12 |
| 2.7L | $41.00 |
| 11/13 | 18/11/2024 | - | 2Y C&G MDN | $16,001.00 | Angers | 1999m | SOFT | Maxence Marquette | 55kg | 02:11.57 | - | 10 |
| 16.65L | $23.00 |
| 10/12 | 12/10/2024 | - | Flat | $16,000.00 | Les Sables | 1950m | SOFT7 | Luka Rousseau | 56kg | 02:11.58 | - | 12 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |
Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 68kgs
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Third-up after 28 days, comes off 4th at Fontwell over 4374m on 24 Apr, beaten 49.5L on good going at $23 behind Strong Run with 71kg. Prior runs were 8th at Warwick over 3218m on 20 Nov at $17 and 5th at Fontwell over 3567m on 26 Oct at $12. Drops 3kg to 68kg and reunites with Gavin Sheehan for Emma Lavelle. Needs to lift but can improve with the lighter weight.
Last Starts 29 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 | 24/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Fontwell | 4374m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 49.5L | $23.00 |
| 8/13 | 20/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | - | 1-2-2-2-5-6-8 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 68kg | - | 5-5-5-7-7-7-5 | 0 |
| 13.25L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Paul O'Brien
Weight: 68kgs
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Second-up off a 10‑day turnaround after a non‑finish at Hereford over 3956m on 12 May with 74.5kg at $7. Ran a solid 4th at Taunton over 3823m on 22 Apr in Class 4, beaten 12.75L at $34. Drops 6.5kg here and has two thirds from seven starts. Can feature with a clean round.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/8 | 12/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Hereford | 3956m | GOOD | James Bowen | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $10,329.00 | Taunton | 3823m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.75L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | James Bowen | 71.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5-4-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.75L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 66kg | - | 5-5-5-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
| 9/12 | 06/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 67.5kg | - | 10-11-11-11-11-11-9 | 0 |
| 46.75L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 24/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 66kg | - | 4-5-5-4-5-6-6 | 0 |
| 22.25L | $2.62 |
| 2/10 | 02/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 69kg | - | 4-4-3-4-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 2L | $10.00 |