18:42 Fontwell 06 May 2026
KSR Lighting Handicap Chase
Class 5 | 5YO plus
Winner £3,248 - 11 run
- Winner
- Top 3 Finish
- Top 2 Finish
- W/O Gata Ban
- W/O Gata Ban And Valirann Gold
- W/O
- Insure 3 Places
- Insure 2 Places
- W/O Valirann Gold
- Finish Exactly 2nd
- Finish Exactly 3rd
- Top 4 Finish
- Not To Win
Ran to form beaten 3 1/4l off this mark at Taunton last time; blinkers first time; effective 3m+, suited by marathon trips, acts on good to firm, good; back in form, on workable mark.
A winner of a chase at 3m 4f on good to firm ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Wicked Thoughts when fourth of 6 at 10-3 on his latest outing in a chase at Taunton over 3m 4f (good) last month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Ran to form beaten 3 1/4l off this mark at Taunton last time; blinkers first time; effective 3m+, suited by marathon trips, acts on good to firm, good; back in form, on workable mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 19 | 1 | 4 | 5.3% | |
| Chase | 14 | 1 | 3 | 7.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 1 | 3 | 7.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (B only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R P McLernon | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Jonjo & A J O'Neill | 19 | 1 | 4 | 5.3% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Made too much use of when fourth beaten 13l in a handicap chase at Plumpton latest; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on sound surface; in moderate form since move to fences.
Placed in a hurdle race and a point-to-point from 11 starts. Finished 13l behind Milan Milos when last of 4 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Plumpton over 3m 2f (good) last month.
Made too much use of when fourth beaten 13l in a handicap chase at Plumpton latest; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on sound surface; in moderate form since move to fences.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Chase | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Chad Bament | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | A J Honeyball | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to form on chase debut but looked in need of stiffer test when fourth beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap chase at Exeter latest; effective 2 1/2-3m, suited by sound surface; in good form but can race lazily.
She has won three hurdle races from 2m 1f to 2m 4f on good ground. Finished 7l behind Majestic Moment when fourth of 10 at 18-5 on her chase debut at Exeter over 2m 3f (good) last month.
Ran to form on chase debut but looked in need of stiffer test when fourth beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap chase at Exeter latest; effective 2 1/2-3m, suited by sound surface; in good form but can race lazily.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 17 | 3 | 4 | 17.7% | |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 3 | 4 | 17.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 12 | 3 | 3 | 25% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 16.7% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 12 | 1 | 4 | 8.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Freddie Mitchell | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% |
| T | Max Comley | 18 | 3 | 5 | 16.7% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Warwick latest where did plenty early; enjoys making it; effective 3m on good; inconsistent.
He has won four chases from 3m 2f to 3m 5f on ground varying from good to firm to soft, but last win was over four years ago. Pulled up at the 14th when 40-1 at Warwick over 3m 1f (good) in a chase won by Ballynaheer in November last year on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Warwick latest where did plenty early; enjoys making it; effective 3m on good; inconsistent.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 28 | 5 | 3 | 17.9% | |
| Chase | 25 | 5 | 3 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| C | Course | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| D | Distance | 12 | 4 | 2 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 26 | 4 | 4 | 15.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 19 | 4 | 2 | 21.1% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 15.4% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 25 | 5 | 3 | 20% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tom Cannon | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Clare Ellam | 10 | 1 | 0 | 10% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Warwick latest where never jumped or travelled; effective 3m, acts on good; should come on for latest.
Placed in a hurdle race from ten starts. Pulled up at the 11th when 18-1 at Warwick over 2m 4f (good) in a chase won by El Rojo Grande in March on his chase debut.
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Warwick latest where never jumped or travelled; effective 3m, acts on good; should come on for latest.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tabitha Worsley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | N J Gifford | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Returned to form in first time visor landing a handicap by 4 1/4l off a 6lb lower mark at Taunton last time; effective 2 1/2m, acts on soft, good; inconsistent, revised mark demands more.
He has won three chases from 2m 4f to 2m 7f on good and soft ground. A winner at 16-1 in a chase at Taunton over 2m 7f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Hall Lane by 4 1/2l.
Returned to form in first time visor landing a handicap by 4 1/4l off a 6lb lower mark at Taunton last time; effective 2 1/2m, acts on soft, good; inconsistent, revised mark demands more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 31 | 3 | 6 | 9.7% | |
| Chase | 23 | 3 | 6 | 13% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 21 | 2 | 3 | 9.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (V only) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 28 | 3 | 6 | 10.7% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Davies | 14 | 2 | 2 | 14.3% |
| T | Henry Oliver | 31 | 3 | 6 | 9.7% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Jumped poorly, disappointing chase debut comfortably held in a handicap chase at Newton Abbot last time; suited by decent ground; yet to show much but still early days over fences.
Yet to place in seven starts. Finished 10l behind Jack Doyen when last of 6 at 4-1 on his chase debut at Newton Abbot over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.
Jumped poorly, disappointing chase debut comfortably held in a handicap chase at Newton Abbot last time; suited by decent ground; yet to show much but still early days over fences.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Tudor | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J Tizzard | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Continued in modest form when fourth beaten 13l in a handicap chase at Taunton latest; usually held up; effective around 2m4f, acts on good to soft, good; needs more.
She has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m on good and good to soft ground. Finished 13l behind Boys Of Wexford when fourth of 7 at 10-3 on her latest outing in a chase at Taunton over 2m 7f (good) last month.
Continued in modest form when fourth beaten 13l in a handicap chase at Taunton latest; usually held up; effective around 2m4f, acts on good to soft, good; needs more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 14 | 2 | 3 | 14.3% | |
| Chase | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 2 | 3 | 15.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 22.2% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 12 | 2 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Dylan Johnston | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | N P Mulholland | 14 | 2 | 3 | 14.3% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Scored by 1 1/4l off a 3lb lower mark here three starts back; ran to form up in trip second beaten 3 1/4l off 82 last time, same mark here; effective 2m-2m6f, suited by some cut; not one to rely on but clearly capable.
He has won three chases from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Beaten 3 1/2l by Esperti when second of 9 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Ffos Las over 3m (good) last month.
Scored by 1 1/4l off a 3lb lower mark here three starts back; ran to form up in trip second beaten 3 1/4l off 82 last time, same mark here; effective 2m-2m6f, suited by some cut; not one to rely on but clearly capable.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 43 | 3 | 10 | 7% | |
| Chase | 36 | 3 | 10 | 8.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 12 | 2 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 20 | 1 | 4 | 5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 17 | 2 | 2 | 11.8% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 21 | 2 | 8 | 9.5% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 35 | 1 | 9 | 2.9% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ben Godfrey | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | H Brown | 39 | 3 | 10 | 7.7% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Disappointing hurdles return well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Ffos Las latest; in good form prior; tongue-tie first time; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2-3m; poor strike rate.
He has won a hurdle race and two point-to-points from 2m 2f to 3m on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 16-1 when last of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ffos Las over 3m (heavy) in March. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Disappointing hurdles return well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Ffos Las latest; in good form prior; tongue-tie first time; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2-3m; poor strike rate.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 1 | 4 | 6.3% | |
| Chase | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & P) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Conor Ring | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Mrs C Williams | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Fell in a handicap chase at Ffos Las latest; placed in points; more needed under rules.
Successful in two point-to-points at 3m on soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Fell at the 11th when 12-1 at Ffos Las over 3m (good) in a chase won by Esperti last month on his latest outing. Runs from 2lb out of handicap.
Fell in a handicap chase at Ffos Las latest; placed in points; more needed under rules.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Chase | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Best | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Mrs J Williams | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
A first-time visor proved just the trick for Taunton winner Boys Of Wexford last month and he must enter calculations in his current mood. However, the nine-year-old is far from certain to stay today's extra three furlongs and preference is for LAND GIRL'S LUCK. The seven-year-old made an encouraging chase bow when fourth at Exeter 29 days ago and she looks worth another crack at this longer distance. Frankie Faulkner could also feature off a falling mark.
Expert View Verdict
LAND GIRL'S LUCK does race lazily but she arrives in good form and will be tough to beat if building on a promising chase debut. The good ground is a plus and her hurdles form suggests this longer trip will suit. Frankie Faulkner was poor over hurdles last time but proved consistent over fences prior to that so looks the obvious danger. Veteran Valirann Gold has a good record here and though he isn't one to rely on he is capable off this mark so rates a threat.
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Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 8 | Sir Rock | 8 | 11 6 | 92 | 7PP524 | 40 days | T Lawes (30 miles) | Kevin Brogan | 10/ 3 | 6:47.80 | |
| 2024 | Good | 12 | River Tyne | 9 | 11 4 | 90 | 2-PP223 | 14 days | N J Gifford (23 miles) | James Davies | 9/ 1 | 6:52.10 | |
| 2023 | Good to Soft | 8 | Doctor Foley | 6 | 10 11 | 83 | P370-51 | 18 days | A J Honeyball (114 miles) | Rex Dingle | 4/ 6 | 6:47.12 |