August 24 / 19.50 Fontwell

19.50

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Crouchie’s Equine Quest Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5809.1
  • 2m 5f 164y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Crouchie’s Equine Quest Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 5-R251

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Refused to race in May but no lack of resolution in his finishing effort when a narrow winner at Worcester 23 days ago (2m4f, good; cheekpieces left off); on a career-high mark now but more convincing than some.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 3

16:20 Fakenham

Watergrange Jack

11st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

prominent, lost ground after 2nd, dropped to last after 4th, detached before 4 out, weakened before 2 out

9/2

5th

2

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 3

16:20 Fakenham

Watergrange Jack

11st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

prominent, lost ground after 2nd, dropped to last after 4th, detached before 4 out, weakened before 2 out

9/2

7

26th Oct 2024

Good

3m 2f 39y

Class 2

15:55 Kelso

Watergrange Jack

10st 7lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Unseated early last time at Perth; it was an ordinary handicap by Class 2 standards that he won at Worcester (2m4f, good) the time before but that was all very straightforward as he jumped well out in front; could catch some of these cold from a fitness perspective.

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: F14-37 BF

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Ran well for a long way but lost some momentum at the final two fences in Summer Plate Trial back chasing at Market Rasen in June (2m5f, good; tongue-tie refitted, discarded now) and came home in her own time; fair hurdle run at Aintree previously and still has time on her side.
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5

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 2

14:45 Chepstow

Ile De Jersey

11st 7lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Looked a hard ride when runner-up on her return to fences at Cartmel (2m5f, good) but travelled better when winning comfortably on the step up to 3m1f at Warwick (good; 5lb lower); unexposed as a stayer.

4/1

4

23rd Sep 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 3

16:30 Warwick

Ile De Jersey

11st 1lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Useful hurdler/chaser when on song; returned to fences at Cartmel (2m5f, good) and did well to go down narrowly as she never moved with any purpose in that race; the ability is there to threaten again off her current mark; unraced over quite this far but it's worth a go.

7/2

2nd

4

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

16:43 Cartmel

Ile De Jersey

11st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Won narrowly over hurdles at Aintree (2m4f, good; 7lb lower) and followed up back chasing at Worcester when left clear two out; wouldn't have been helped by so many flights being omitted when third of eight on return to hurdling last time; in good form.

13/2

25/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 2P-R46 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Down a long way in the weights as a result of some poor results since a close call at Warwick last September; usually runs over further and hard to know what effect leaving off all aids will have (usually tongue tied; cheekpieces dropped latest) now back hurdling.
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3rd

6

24th Aug 2023

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 3

19:50 Fontwell

Irish Prophecy

11st 9lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Emma Lavelle

jumped right on occasions, prominent

25/1

6th

2

4th Aug 2023

Good

3m 0f 5y

Class 3

15:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Irish Prophecy

11st 13lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Emma Lavelle

Well beaten over hurdles latest and had previously refused in a Cartmel chase so current wellbeing a doubt; on a good mark on the pick of last year's form but Tom Bellamy, who usually rides him, jumps ship.

20/1

4th

1

5th Jul 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:23 Worcester

Irish Prophecy

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Well beaten when refusing in a Cartmel chase in May, on his return from six months off; much lower mark for this first hurdle start since March 2021 but probably best watched for now.

10/1

Form: 4-4312

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Impressed when beating a subsequent winner in only his second handicap, at Stratford last month (2m2f, good); heavy ground not necessarily ideal but still ran well in defeat at Cartmel since; up 11lb since the win but has some potential.
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1

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

16:00 Cartmel

Uggy Uggy Uggy

12st 0lb

J: Miss Alice Procter

T: Keiran Burke

Made it 3-11 over hurdles when scoring at Warwick (2m5f, good) in May but he's been vulnerable as favourite in last two starts; drops back in grade after a respectable fifth at Worcester (beaten around 6l) two weeks ago but he needs to find more progress back in trip.

14/1

5th

6

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Worcester

Uggy Uggy Uggy

11st 1lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Keiran Burke

took keen hold, prominent, led 3rd, headed 3 out

6/1

5th

3

5th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

16:10 Newton Abbot

Uggy Uggy Uggy

11st 12lb

J: Miss Megan Bevan

T: Keiran Burke

3-10 over hurdles (2m-2m5f, good); improving 6yo who made a good start for this stable when a close fifth at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) in April and duly built on that when justifying favouritism at Warwick (2m5f) the following month, both times ridden by Megan Bevan; drop back to 2m shouldn't be too much of an issue and he's a big player off 4lb higher.

3/1

Form: 140-24 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Four consecutive wins, including over C&D, between May and November in 2022 (all on good); not yet got her eye in since back from a break and can find easier opportunities later.
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3

29th Sep 2025

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

16:50 Newton Abbot

The Height Of Fame

11st 10lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Keiran Burke

Gained two of her six wins over C&D (all were on good ground); returned from break with two good efforts in Class 2 events this summer, the latter on slower-than-ideal ground over C&D last month, and looks the one to beat in this easier race.

Evs

10

30th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 2

16:30 Newton Abbot

The Height Of Fame

10st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Keiran Burke

Gained two of her six wins over C&D (all were on good ground); returned from break with good third (just behind My Chiquita) at Worcester (2m4f, good) last month and is still on a workable mark (even from 1lb out of the weights) but the forecast rain is a worry.

5/1

7

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Worcester

The Height Of Fame

10st 3lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Keiran Burke

Not without hope back on good ground as they were strong handicaps on too soft a surface when below par the last twice.

12/1

Form: 167-76 C

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Now 4lb below his latest hurdle win, over 2m1f here last August, and nearly pulled off a winning return to the Flat at Bath last month (1m6f, good); should be competitive back hurdling.
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3

14th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

15:50 Newton Abbot

Thahab Ifraj

11st 6lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: Alexandra Dunn

Veteran with modest strike-rate in recent years; only beaten about 1l when fourth of seven here (2m1f, good) last month, after a break, and remains on a good mark but younger rivals appeal more all the same.

9/1

4th

6

24th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:57 Newton Abbot

Thahab Ifraj

11st 7lb

J: Mr Jack Andrews

T: Alexandra Dunn

Seven-time hurdle winner; produced his best effort last season when narrowly denied at Exeter (2m2f, good) in October, but was well beaten next time and was pulled up in November on his final start; returns from 224 days off with something to prove.

14/1

2

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

12:20 Huntingdon

Thahab Ifraj

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Alexandra Dunn

pressed leader, pushed along briefly after 5th, lost ground quickly and reminders before 3 out, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: -3P193

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Well held on heavy ground two starts ago but looked in good heart back hurdling when winning at Newton Abbot previously (3m2f, good) and his latest third over 2m5f there was a return to form; not dismissed.
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7th

3

24th Aug 2023

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 3

19:50 Fontwell

Name In Lights

11st 11lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

midfield, mistake 5th

14/1

3rd

6

31st Jul 2023

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 2

16:30 Newton Abbot

Name In Lights

11st 10lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

pressed leader, not fluent 3rd, led with one circuit to go, not fluent 4 out

10/1

9th

6

22nd Jul 2023

Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 3

15:25 Cartmel

Name In Lights

11st 9lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

prominent

8/1

7/1

Form: 11-324 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles (2m5f) and fences (2m4f; both on good to soft) in April and close second in a Bangor chase in June (good); wasn't on his game at Stratford last month, though, and reverts to hurdles with cheekpieces added.
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11th

6

1st Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:35 Uttoxeter

Norley

11st 9lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

Chase and four-time hurdle winner (1m7f-2m5f) for this yard whom he has rejoined after two runs for Tom Gretton; well handicapped on old form but last success was 19 months ago and he's lost his way in last four runs.

20/1

11th

6

1st Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:35 Uttoxeter

Norley

11st 9lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

midfield, weakened after 3 out, tailed off

20/1

5th

4

24th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

14:30 Fontwell

Norley

11st 6lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

Chase and four-time hurdle winner (1m7f-2m5f) for this yard whom he has rejoined after two runs for Tom Gretton; has lost his way and reappears for the first time since October, but record fresh bodes well.

9/1

Form: 55FF-1 C

Last run: 48 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Put the seal on some lesser hurdle runs with two falls in April but he won his next two Flat starts and had a much-needed confidence-giver when winning at Newton Abbot in July (2m5f, good); back up 8lb but another bold bid expected.
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4th

4

(6)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 24y

Class 5

16:15 Bath

Bashful Boy

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: David Pipe

Veteran who hasn't won since 2023 but he's been in fair form on AW this spring including when fourth on Polytrack (2m) in his last two starts; should be in the mix again but he needs to find more to make a big impact; cheekpieces are removed and blinkers return.

9/2

4th

4

(1)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:50 Kempton (AW)

Bashful Boy

9st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: David Pipe

Veteran who hasn't won since 2023; expensive to follow in recent times but he arrives in form and this is a touch easier again off a career-low mark; can't be left out of calculations.

4/1

4th

4

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

14:12 Lingfield (AW)

Bashful Boy

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: David Pipe

Losing run dates back to July 2023; conditions are no problem for this veteran and he has been running respectably of late; others appeal more all the same.

8/1

Form: 123-PP D

Last run: 25 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Multiple Flat and hurdle wins but under a cloud this year, on the Flat, over hurdles and on chase debut; at least he gets into easier races now back hurdling but not too convincing even so.
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4th

1

25th Sep 2023

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Warwick

Solo Saxophone

12st 0lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Alex Hales

Multiple Flat and hurdle winner but badly out of form under all codes this year; sports refitted tongue-tie and swaps visor for cheekpieces today; leap of faith required to support him.

14/1

0

2

24th Aug 2023

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 3

19:50 Fontwell

Solo Saxophone

12st 0lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

pressed leader, led before 2nd

25/1

0

3

30th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 3

14:35 Uttoxeter

Solo Saxophone

11st 5lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Alex Hales

didn't jump well, always behind

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £41.10
Straight Forecast £32.27
Tricast £400.12
Trifecta £493.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Uggy Uggy Uggy

RP RATINGS:

Bashful Boy

LAMBOURN:

Ile De Jersey

TOPSPEED:

Name In Lights

The Star:

Watergrange Jack

Daily Mirror:

Ile De Jersey

The Times:

Uggy Uggy Uggy

The Guardian:

Uggy Uggy Uggy

D Express:

Uggy Uggy Uggy

The Sun:

Uggy Uggy Uggy

Daily Record:

Uggy Uggy Uggy

POSTDATA:

Name In Lights

Telegraph:

Bashful Boy

Daily Mail:

Bashful Boy