Kempton Park Race 2 - Virgin Bet 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
FOUNTAINS BLENHEIN (1) Ran well when 2nd last start in a hurdle at Taunton. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Racing consistently this preparation. Finds a winnable race. STEP AHEAD (3) Faded away late when 5th last run in a hurdle at Kempton and solid career start. Going well this preparation. Can have an impact. CASPARI (2) Was first to greet the judge when winning by 2 1/2L last start in a hurdle at Huntingdon and racing over more ground. Has a great burst of speed late. Goes very close. HELLO TOM (4) Career debut 6yo by Getaway for Sarah Jayne Davies. Watch early betting.
Jockey: Chad Bament
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Competitive effort when 2nd last start in a hurdle at Taunton. Should muster plenty of early speed. Very competitive this campaign. Strong competitor.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 26/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Taunton | 3823m | GOOD | Chad Bament | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3L | $4.50 |
| 99/12 | 24/01/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $78,696.00 | Doncaster | 4904m | SOFT | Rex Dingle | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $13.00 |
| 1/4 | 01/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Windsor | 4425m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-4-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3L | $1.83 |
| 3/4 | 17/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,950.00 | Plumpton | 4129m | GOOD | Rex Dingle | 73kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.75L | $1.36 |
| 1/11 | 23/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Fontwell | 3848m | GOOD | Rex Dingle | 72kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 34L | $6.00 |
| 14/15 | 05/04/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $49,185.00 | Aintree | 3409m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 72kg | - | 1-1-1-2-14-14-14 | 0 |
| 86.15L | $51.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | SOFT | Sam Twiston Davies | 71kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6L | $2.75 |
Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Bold effort to win by 2 1/2L last start in a hurdle at Huntingdon and rising in distance. Displays very good finishing speed. Should give this a shake.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 01/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | James Bowen | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 14/15 | 17/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | GOOD | James Bowen | 70kg | - | 11-12-14-15-15-15-14 | 0 |
| 36.75L | $6.00 |
Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $3.25 and peaked on the run when 5th last run in a hurdle at Kempton and putting a tidy record together so far. Will show up at the business end.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 02/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 4224m | GOOD | Ciaran Gethings | 75.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 54.25L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 01/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | GOOD | Ciaran Gethings | 73kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/11 | 11/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Warwick | 4229m | SOFT | Ciaran Gethings | 72kg | - | 1-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 7L | $4.33 |
| 3/14 | 20/12/2024 | - | Listed | $24,592.00 | Ascot | 3156m | GOOD | Nico De Boinville | 71kg | - | 7-7-8-8-5-5-3 | 0 |
| 16L | $11.00 |
| 2/11 | 11/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Haydock | 3149m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | - | - | 7 |
| 8L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
6yo by Getaway racing as a debutant for trainer Sarah Jayne Davies. Betting as a guide.
Jockey: Caoilin Quinn
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Amongst the placegetters when 3rd beaten by close to 21L last start at Fontwell. Unlikely to go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 22/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | HEAVY | Caoilin Quinn | 73kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-3 | 0 |
| 20.75L | $34.00 |
| 8/14 | 02/02/2026 | - | Conditional & Amateurs | $4,917.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | Ben Pollard | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 34.5L | $41.00 |