Newton Abbot Race 5 - South West Rail Solutions Ltd. Handicap Hurdle
CROSSGALES KING (4) Finished on top by 2 1/2L last time in a hurdle at Wincanton and showing improvement in recent outings. Large claim helps. Will give a big sight. CALL ME LEGEND (1) Narrowly beaten last run in a hurdle at Exeter. Expecting to settle positively. Winkers go on for the first time. In fine form this campaign. Major chance. TOP GUY (6) Tidy run when 2nd last time in a hurdle at Market Rasen. Will be trying to topple them late. Must respect in this event. WALK TALL (8) Strong run when placing 2nd beaten by 12L last start in a hurdle at Hereford and gets some weight relief. Demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Place wouldn't shock.

Jockey: Mr Jack Stenhouse
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Close to claiming the win last run in a hurdle at Exeter. Should be going forward early. Interesting gear change of winkers on first time. Should go 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 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Exeter | 4649m | GOOD | Jack Stenhouse | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/02/2026 | - | CL3 | $17,214.00 | Newbury | 4880m | GOOD | Jack Stenhouse | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $8,363.00 | Wincanton | 4965m | HEAVY | Jack Stenhouse | 77.5kg | - | 1-2-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 09/01/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Exeter | 4649m | GOOD | Murray Dodd | 75.5kg | - | 2-1-2-2-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1L | $4.00 |
| 3/11 | 11/12/2025 | - | CL3 | $14,558.00 | Taunton | 3823m | GOOD | Jack Stenhouse | 66.5kg | - | 4-4-6-6-4-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/11 | 21/11/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | GOOD | Jack Stenhouse | 76.5kg | - | 3-3-3-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 15L | $9.00 |
| 4/14 | 07/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | Jack Stenhouse | 72kg | - | 1-2-2-2-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/15 | 10/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | GOOD | Michael Nolan | 70kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-3-4 | 0 |
| 3.55L | $29.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Sean Houlihan | 72kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $26.00 and below expectations when 10th last run in a hurdle at Chepstow. Winkers go on for the first time. Paul Nicholls yard are on a hot streak. Lines up against a competitive field.
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 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Chepstow | 4746m | SOFT | Freddie Gingell | 64.5kg | - | 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 | 0 |
| 51.25L | $26.00 |
| 99/8 | 19/04/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 5326m | HEAVY | Harry Cobden | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 10/03/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Plumpton | 5026m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 75.5kg | - | 4-3-3-2-2-2-4-4 | 0 |
| 55.75L | $5.00 |
| 2/13 | 22/02/2025 | - | Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier | $19,674.00 | Chepstow | 4746m | SOFT | Freddie Gingell | 63.5kg | - | 5-5-5-6-5-5-4-2 | 0 |
| 2.75L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Chepstow | 4746m | SOFT | Freddie Gingell | 70kg | - | 2-2-2-2-6-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 45.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 73kg | - | 3-4-4-5-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $1.55 |
| 1/9 | 04/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Southwell | 4103m | SOFT | Harry Cobden | 73kg | - | 1-1-1-3-3-2-2-1 | 7 |
| 4.25L | $2.30 |
| 5/6 | 12/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD TO SOFT | Lorcan Williams | 71kg | - | - | 5 |
| 10.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/12 | 19/11/2023 | - | Listed | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | SOFT | Lorcan Williams | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/10/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 70.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Callum Pritchard
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Got the cash when winning by 2 1/2L last time in a hurdle at Wincanton and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Callum Pritchard provides some weight relief. Will be in the finish.
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 | - | CL4 | $8,607.00 | Wincanton | 4965m | GOOD | C P Oshea | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $8,363.00 | Wincanton | 4965m | HEAVY | Paddy Hanlon | 75.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 1L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/01/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Exeter | 4649m | GOOD | Harry Atkins | 75.5kg | - | 4-3-3-3-3-3-3-4 | 0 |
| 5.35L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 4131m | GOOD | Rex Dingle | 70kg | - | 5-3-5-5-5-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $126.00 |
| 5/11 | 06/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 71kg | - | 4-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 42L | $15.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/11/2025 | - | 4 | $7,575.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | GOOD | Rex Dingle | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 72L | $34.00 |
| 6/11 | 25/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $17,214.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 71kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-3-6 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 12/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,231.00 | Ayr | 3218m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | - | 5-4-1-1-1-3-5 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | GOOD | James Best | 71kg | - | 6-6-6-6-5-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Sean Houlihan
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a spell. Didn't finish in a chase at Wincanton on Dec 26th but stepping back up in distance. Might be ridden for luck. Most likely not today.
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 | - | GBB Race | $10,083.00 | Wincanton | 4055m | GOOD | H Hunt | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/11/2025 | - | 3UP CL4 HCP HURDLE | $8,662.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | GOOD | Louis Burke | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Worcester | 4626m | GOOD | Adam Wedge | 72.5kg | - | 8-7-8-6-7-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 13.05L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/07/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 5326m | GOOD | Adam Wedge | 76.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5-5-3-4-2 | 0 |
| 3.25L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/05/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Fontwell | 4374m | GOOD | Adam Wedge | 76.5kg | - | 3-4-3-4-6-6-6-5 | 0 |
| 13.25L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 31/10/2024 | - | CL5 | $5,410.00 | Stratford | 3756m | GOOD | Adam Wedge | 70.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/7 | 10/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Exeter | 3722m | GOOD | Adam Wedge | 71kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 15L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 30/08/2024 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Fontwell | 4374m | GOOD | Adam Wedge | 71kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-5-4-2 | 0 |
| 6L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/07/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,377.00 | Cartmel | 4454m | GOOD | Adam Wedge | 70kg | - | 6-5-3-3-5-7-7-6 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 26/05/2024 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Fontwell | 4374m | GOOD | Adam Wedge | 67.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 21L | $7.50 |
| 8/10 | 29/02/2024 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Taunton | 4807m | HEAVY | Stan Sheppard | 69.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 87.25L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 31/01/2024 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Exeter | 3722m | SOFT | Harry Kimber | 68kg | - | - | 8 |
| 13.85L | $7.50 |
| 99/11 | 12/12/2023 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Wincanton | 4965m | HEAVY | Thomas Bellamy | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| - | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/11/2023 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Fontwell | 3867m | HEAVY | T Mccain Mitche | 76kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.25L | $1.95 |
| 3/18 | 24/10/2023 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Exeter | 3723m | SOFT | T Mccain Mitche | 75.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/03/2023 | - | 4 | $8,853.00 | Taunton | 3313m | HEAVY | Harry Kimber | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4L | $26.00 |
| 4/4 | 08/03/2023 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Fontwell | 4374m | SOFT | Thomas Bellamy | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 46.25L | $12.00 |
| 11/18 | 02/02/2023 | - | 5 | $3,934.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD TO SOFT | Thomas Bellamy | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.9L | $51.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/09/2022 | - | 5 | $4,721.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Tristan Durrell
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Nice run when 2nd last time in a hurdle at Market Rasen. Might take a while to wind up but should be hitting top gear in the straight. Good chance of taking this out.
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 | - | CL4 | $10,820.00 | Market Rasen | 4641m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 10/18 | 14/02/2026 | - | CL3 | $18,346.00 | Ascot | 4739m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 67.5kg | - | 8-8-12-13-10-9-10-10 | 0 |
| 18.9L | $7.00 |
| 2/17 | 14/01/2026 | - | CL4 | $10,820.00 | Newbury | 4880m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 68.5kg | - | 10-12-9-9-9-6-4-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 06/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $17,214.00 | Aintree | 4964m | SOFT | Tristan Durrell | 71.5kg | - | 8-7-7-7-6-7-5-3 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 14/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Southwell | 4103m | SOFT | Charlie Todd | 75.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 12/14 | 05/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 75.5kg | - | 6-8-11-12-12-12-12 | 0 |
| 103.6L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,854.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 74.5kg | - | 3-5-5-6-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 36.2L | $4.33 |
| 4/5 | 26/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Wetherby | 3963m | SOFT | Harry Skelton | 71kg | - | 5-3-4-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,183.00 | Exeter | 3722m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 71kg | - | 6-6-5-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 50L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 71kg | - | 5-5-4-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 12.05L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Harry Kimber
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $10.00 and looked outclassed when 9th last start in a hurdle at Wincanton. Has early speed and positions nicely. Watching with interest.
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 | - | CL4 | $9,624.00 | Wincanton | 4965m | GOOD | Richard Upton | 69kg | - | 1-1-1-1-3-3-9-9 | 0 |
| 20.7L | $10.00 |
| 6/18 | 14/02/2026 | - | CL3 | $18,346.00 | Ascot | 4739m | GOOD | Jack Tudor | 69.5kg | - | 5-3-3-3-4-7-8-6 | 0 |
| 13.65L | $51.00 |
| 99/6 | 26/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $10,820.00 | Fontwell | 5180m | GOOD | James Robottom | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $11.00 |
| 99/6 | 10/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Hereford | 5069m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $7.50 |
| 3/14 | 07/11/2025 | - | CL4 | $18,200.00 | Exeter | 4649m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 74.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2-1-1-2-3 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $13.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/10/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 4336m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 74.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-7-7-8 | 0 |
| 27.55L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 29/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 4336m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 76.5kg | - | 2-3-3-2-2-3-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/05/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 4336m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 76kg | - | 3-3-4-3-5-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 42.75L | $8.50 |
| 1/3 | 10/05/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Warwick | 5029m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 77.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
| 4/8 | 19/04/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 5326m | HEAVY | Adam Wedge | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.75L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/03/2025 | - | CL4 | $10,820.00 | Exeter | 4349m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 76.5kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.7L | $5.50 |
| 6/17 | 15/02/2025 | - | Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Qualifier | $18,346.00 | Ascot | 4734m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 72.5kg | - | 2-2-3-4-7-8-7-6 | 0 |
| 20.55L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 30/12/2024 | - | CL3 | $15,543.00 | Taunton | 4807m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 75.5kg | - | 2-3-2-3-4-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 12.55L | $12.00 |
| 99/6 | 05/12/2024 | - | CL4 | $10,083.00 | Wincanton | 5056m | SOFT | Freddie Gingell | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/11/2024 | - | CL3 | $24,593.00 | Exeter | 4877m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 71kg | - | 2-2-2-2-3-2-4-4 | 0 |
| 7.55L | $4.40 |
| 3/13 | 22/10/2024 | - | CL3 | $13,771.00 | Exeter | 4649m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 75.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 11.75L | $9.50 |
| 8/11 | 14/04/2024 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Plumpton | 5026m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 75.5kg | - | 7-4-6-6-6-6-7-7 | 3 |
| 20.15L | $11.00 |
| 99/17 | 16/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Uttoxeter | 4690m | HEAVY | Freddie Gingell | 68.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 999L | $20.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/02/2024 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Exeter | 4649m | HEAVY | Freddie Gingell | 74.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.25L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/01/2024 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Exeter | 3722m | SOFT | Freddie Gingell | 74.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Lorcan Williams
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well to run into 2nd beaten by 12L last start in a hurdle at Hereford and form has been improving over recent runs. Dropping weight. Marginal contender.
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 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Hereford | 4373m | SOFT | Brendan Powell | 76.5kg | - | 3-3-5-4-5-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 12L | $4.50 |
| 5/11 | 02/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 4224m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 75kg | - | 4-5-7-6-4-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 34.25L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 73kg | - | 7-7-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 35.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/12 | 19/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Ascot | 4358m | SOFT | Brendan Powell | 72kg | - | 4-7-7-5-6-5-7-7 | 0 |
| 24.85L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,723.00 | Newbury | 4131m | SOFT | Brendan Powell | 70kg | - | 6-6-6-6-7-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 64.2L | $12.00 |
| 2/11 | 21/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Exeter | 3365m | HEAVY | Brendan Powell | 71kg | - | 2-2-1-2-1-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |