Fontwell Park Race 2 - Ksr Lighting Juvenile Mdn Hurdle (Gbb Race)
SALKADAN (7) In the money when 3rd last start in a hurdle at Uttoxeter. Displays good tactical speed. Jockey Harry Skelton adds value. Putting up notable efforts this preparation. Could prove to be very difficult to beat. GREY SANDS (1) Lacked competitiveness when 5th last time at Lingfield. Expecting improvement here and stepping up in trip. Have to respect the recent Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls form. Hard to dismiss. SHORT SYMPHONY (8) Mahler 3yo trained by Laura Horsfall having first start. Watch the market moves. RUM DIAMOND (6) Fresh from a break. Disappointing outing when 11th last start at Kempton but rising in distance. Should jump out and bowl along. Racing for a new trainer. Place chance.

Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $10.00 and basic showing when 5th last time at Lingfield. Expecting improvement here and stepping up in distance. Should go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 18/08/2026 | - | 3Y CL6 HCP | $7,081.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | STANDARD | Alfie Redman | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.48L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 22/06/2026 | - | CL6 | $7,081.00 | Windsor | 1637m | GOOD | Gina Mangan | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 9L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,264.00 | Windsor | 2303m | GOOD | Gina Mangan | 55.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 17.75L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | GOOD | David Probert | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.25L | $2.25 |
| 1/8 | 23/01/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,901.00 | Southwell | 1621m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 59.5kg | - | 5-7-6-6-6-4-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $2.38 |
| 2/11 | 13/01/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Nathan Crosse | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/11/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 23.8L | $126.00 |
| 13/13 | 14/11/2025 | - | 2Y | $21,999.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 12.3L | $101.00 |
| 13/13 | 07/11/2025 | - | C & G | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 14.45L | $23.00 |

Jockey: David Bass
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $23.00 and mediocre display when 10th last run at Ffos Las but facing a rise in trip. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 04/08/2026 | - | 3UP CL6 HCP | $6,492.00 | Ffos Las | 2403m | GOOD | William Cox | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| 47.77L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/07/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,492.00 | Chepstow | 2414m | GOOD TO FIRM | William Cox | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.05L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/06/2026 | - | CL5 | $12,444.00 | Goodwood | 1990m | SOFT | William Cox | 58.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 16.5L | $26.00 |
| 11/11 | 19/05/2026 | - | CL6 | $7,378.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | GOOD | Pierre Louis Jamin | 61.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 52.6L | $6.50 |
| 16/25 | 18/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Newbury | 1609m | GOOD | William Cox | 60.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 11.8L | $151.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Haydock | 1602m | GOOD | William Cox | 59kg | - | 6-6-5-6-6-5-5-4 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Haydock | 1602m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 58kg | - | 8-8-8-8-8-8-8-7 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Mr S Burton
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $126.00 and lacked competitiveness when 4th last start in a hurdle at Stratford. Prefers to settle towards the rear. The large claim from S Burton should help. Can't suggest backing.
Last Starts 48 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 | 12/07/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD TO FIRM | Jess Stewart | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 40.75L | $126.00 |
| 10/11 | 27/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 2460m | GOOD | Joey Haynes | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 35.4L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 10/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,492.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | GOOD | Jack Mitchell | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 11.25L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/03/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.8L | $8.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/11/2025 | - | 2yo | $6,197.00 | Southwell | 1621m | GOOD | Joey Haynes | 60.5kg | - | 8-10-10-10-10-10-10-8 | 6 |
| 12.75L | $201.00 |
| 9/9 | 29/10/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,869.00 | Nottingham | 1677m | SOFT | Darragh Keenan | 58kg | - | 9-9-8-9-8-9-9-9 | 8 |
| 22.5L | $126.00 |
| 8/13 | 15/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Darragh Keenan | 60.5kg | - | 9-10-10-10-10-8-8-8 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Bradley Harris
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish in a hurdle at Uttoxeter on July 26th. Has early speed and positions nicely. A demanding task.
Last Starts 34 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 | 26/07/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Conor Ofarrell | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $81.00 |
| 10/12 | 09/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Southwell | 1621m | GOOD | Edward Greatrex | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 10.75L | $6.00 |
| 6/11 | 09/03/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | George Bass | 58.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.45L | $9.00 |
| 8/12 | 07/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Southwell | 1621m | GOOD | Edward Greatrex | 56kg | - | 6-5-6-6-6-7-8-8 | 2 |
| 13.25L | $251.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Nicola Currie | 56.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8-8-8-8 | 6 |
| 18.7L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $24,593.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | - | 5-6-6-5-6-8-8 | 1 |
| 22.5L | $23.00 |

Jockey: M Goldstein
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
At $10.00 finished 6th last start at Lingfield. Have to look elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 08/08/2026 | - | 3UP CLASS 6 HCP | $7,081.00 | Lingfield | 3172m | STANDARD | Tyler Heard | 53.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/07/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,492.00 | Lingfield | 3172m | STANDARD | Tyler Heard | 53kg | - | 7-6-7-7-7-7-7-7 | 5 |
| 12.05L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/11/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Chelmsford | 1609m | GOOD | Charles Bishop | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.8L | $10.00 |
| 9/12 | 03/11/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $19,674.00 | Kempton | 1609m | SOFT | Charles Bishop | 60.5kg | - | 7-6-6-7-7-7-10-9 | 5 |
| 17.45L | $201.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,444.00 | Brighton | 1605m | GOOD | Charles Bishop | 58kg | - | 2-3-4-3-3-5-6-6 | 7 |
| 14.65L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 02/10/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $9,837.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | - | 10-10-9-9-9-9-9-8 | 2 |
| 18.85L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Brace
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break. Jumped at $5.00 and average performance when 11th last start at Kempton but going up in trip. First start for a new trainer. One for the exotics.
Last Starts 152 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 30/03/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Kempton | 2413m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 59kg | - | 11-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 | 9 |
| 6.1L | $5.00 |
| 10/11 | 02/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | GOOD | Pat Cosgrave | 59.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3-3-5-9-10 | 5 |
| 18.75L | $34.00 |
| 8/13 | 19/11/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $29,511.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Dougie Costello | 58.5kg | - | 5-2-2-2-2-2-6-8 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/14 | 24/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Southwell | 1621m | GOOD | Pat Cosgrave | 59.5kg | - | 7-6-6-5-4-4-5-5 | 7 |
| 7.95L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well when 3rd last start in a hurdle at Uttoxeter. Expecting to settle positively. In strong racing shape since resuming from a break. Jockey Harry Skelton is highly regarded. Definite claims for punters.
Last Starts 34 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 | 26/07/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $3.50 |
| 7/9 | 04/06/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Ffos Las | 2403m | GOOD | David Probert | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 30.75L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $9,837.00 | Haydock | 2340m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 2/11 | 30/03/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Kempton | 2413m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 61kg | - | 2-2-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 28/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Southwell | 1420m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 56kg | - | 6-7-8-7-8-8-7 | 5 |
| 9.25L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,786.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | SOFT | David Nolan | 60.5kg | - | 5-5-6-5-6-6 | 5 |
| 12L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Leicester | 1408m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | - | 8-8-8-9-9-6-7 | 4 |
| 6.15L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Bryan Carver
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Laura Horsfall 3yo by Mahler having first race start. Watch early betting.