Fontwell Races & Results Tomform Thursday 17th February 2022
There were 35 Races on Thursday 17th February 2022 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Fontwell, 7 races at Clonmel, 6 races at Leicester, 7 races at Sandown, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 17th February 2022
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(5) Has Troke 4/1, Bumper winner in France who was in the process of showing improved form after 9 months off when falling last in a 20f maiden at Market Rasen in December. Respectable third at Ludlow since.
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2nd (1) (0.83/1 -14%) Barony Legends
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(1) Barony Legends 0.83/1, Shaped with promise in a bumper and, after 6 months off, made a winning start over hurdles at Lingfield. Well held in a better race at Cheltenham but this is much easier. Player now tongue tied.
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3rd (3) (2.5/1 +29%) Dreaming Blue
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(3) Dreaming Blue 2.5/1, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1½m). Didn't offer much on Warwick hurdles debut last winter but left that form well behind to win 10-runner maiden over C&D 18 days ago. Respected under a penalty.
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4th (4) (50/1 +50%) Art Decco
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(4) Art Decco 50/1, Just poor form over hurdles to date so easily passed over.
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5th (2) (16/1 -88%) Chris Cool
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(2) Chris Cool 16/1, Best effort in bumpers at Ayr in November and made a successful debut over hurdles in a weak affair at Bangor (16.7f) the following month. More needed to defy a penalty.
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6th (6) (50/1 -25%) Labei Vitesse
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50/1(-25%)
(6) Labei Vitesse 50/1, Kayf Tara gelding. Brother to fair chaser Kayf Thou. Dam (c131/h142) 2¼m-3m hurdle/chase winner. Market perhaps best guide to expectations on debut.
LTO Selection:
13:27 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
(6) C'est Quelqu'un 2.12/1, Fair maiden chaser in France and ran his best race over hurdles for new connections when head second here (17.7f) 10 days ago. Looks the one to beat racing from the same mark again.
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2nd (7) (3.33/1 +45%) Pilsdon Pen
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(7) Pilsdon Pen 3.33/1, Showed little in maiden hurdles but sprung an 80-1 surprise on handicap debut, battling well to win at Wincanton last month. 6 lb rise is fair and should be involved if he can confirm his improvement.
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3rd (3) (3.6/1 +20%) Spike Jones
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3.6/1(+20%)
(3) Spike Jones 3.6/1, Bumper winner who has shown fair form when third in maiden hurdles at Ffos Las and Sedgefield (hood on). Considered now going into handicaps.
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4th (4) (8.5/1 -55%) After The Fox
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8.5/1(-55%)
(4) After The Fox 8.5/1, Matched the form of his earlier Chepstow win when fifth at Fontwell last time, having been raised 7 lb for that success. Clearly in good heart and isn't one to dismiss back down in trip.
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5th (1) (7/1 -27%) Cheng Gong
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7/1(-27%)
(1) Cheng Gong 7/1, Has shown signs of temperament in the past but is running consistently well lately, placed again at Market Rasen latest. Wouldn't need to improve much on recent form to be in the mix once again.
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6th (8) (40/1 -264%) Sirop De Menthe
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40/1(-264%)
(8) Sirop De Menthe 40/1, Winless since 2016 and ended last season in poor form. No sign of arresting the slide on his return at Ffos Las last month and he's easy to look beyond.
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|F| (9) (33/1 -50%) Cronk Y Knox
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(9) Cronk Y Knox 33/1, Reached the frame twice this winter before running no sort of race at Uttoxeter last month. Has slipped further down the weights and would have place claims if able to bounce back.
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|PU| (5) (10/1 -25%) Kenny George
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10/1(-25%)
(5) Kenny George 10/1, Goes well here, twice runner-up over C&D last season (sole win also over C&D). No impact yet this year, still looking rusty when well behind After The Fox latest. Hopes pinned on return to Fontwell.
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|PU| (2) (22/1 -120%) Gastara
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(2) Gastara 22/1, Proved competitive from slightly higher marks last spring when trained by Johnny Farrelly and wasn't given a hard time on stable debut at Exeter last month. Not out of it if able to build on that.
LTO Selection:
14:02 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
(1) Lavorante 2.25/1, Improved effort over hurdles when fourth on handicap debut at Plumpton (25f, soft) last month. Runner-up in sole Irish point and respected now making a quick switch to fences.
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1st (5) (1.38/1 +39%) Galtee Mountain
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(5) Galtee Mountain 1.38/1, Hurdles winner who has been consistent sent chasing this season, placed three times in handicaps before opening his account over fences at this C&D 18 days ago. 7lb rise may not prevent the follow-up.
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2nd (6) (11/1 +61%) Entre Deux
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11/1(+61%)
(6) Entre Deux 11/1, Remains a maiden and continues to show little over fences, failing to complete on his last three starts.
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3rd (4) (1.75/1 +42%) Tip Top Mountain
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1.75/1(+42%)
(4) Tip Top Mountain 1.75/1, Gained breakthrough win in 20f Uttoxeter handicap chase in November and resumed progress when narrow winner at Plumpton. Creditable second over C&D last month, though was no match for Galtee Mountain.
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4th (3) (6.5/1 -8%) Goldencard
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6.5/1(-8%)
(3) Goldencard 6.5/1, Reverted to forcing tactics to good effect this season, scoring at Uttoxeter before only just denied over C&D 4 days on. However, signs of temperament again at Ludlow when last seen 119 days ago.
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|PU| (7) (9/1 +36%) Invincible Cave
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9/1(+36%)
(7) Invincible Cave 9/1, Temperamental sort who returned to form from out of the blue when second of 7 in handicap chase at Lingfield (23.5f, heavy, 18/1) in December. However, not in the same form at Huntingdon last time.
LTO Selection:
14:37 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
(1) Chambard 0.91/1, Underwent a breathing operation and was given a big chance by the handicapper prior to a successful reappearance at Exeter. Better form when runner-up twice since and very much the one to beat.
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2nd (3) (4.5/1 -35%) Poldark Cross
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4.5/1(-35%)
(3) Poldark Cross 4.5/1, All the better for chase debut when runner-up at Sedgefield (19.3f) on Boxing Day, beaten only by a course specialist. Tame finishing effort at Uttoxeter raises concerns and cheekpieces now on.
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3rd (4) (5.5/1 +45%) Beaufort West
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5.5/1(+45%)
(4) Beaufort West 5.5/1, Dual hurdles winner for Colin Tizzard but hasn't gone on from a promising start over fences for this yard a year ago. This is more his grade, at least.
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4th (2) (5.5/1 -57%) For Langy
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5.5/1(-57%)
(2) For Langy 5.5/1, Ex-French Flat/hurdle winner who showed promise when third in a Taunton novice (19f) in January 2020. Fitter for reappearance when second at Huntingdon 3 weeks ago and now goes chasing.
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|U| (5) (10/1 +38%) Call Off The Dogs
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10/1(+38%)
(5) Call Off The Dogs 10/1, Confirmed encouragement of previous effort when landing 9-runner 2¾m handicap hurdle here in December 2020. Well held without headgear 2 months later and now switches to fences on return.
LTO Selection:
15:12 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
(3) Silver Shade 3.33/1, Fair 12f winner on the level who made a winning hurdling bow for Milton Harris in Kempton juvenile. Only fifth of 8 in Triumph Hurdle Trial at Cheltenham 19 days ago, though, so needs to bounce back.
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2nd (2) (1.5/1 -81%) Interne De Sivola
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1.5/1(-81%)
(2) Interne De Sivola 1.5/1, Looked a useful prospect when landing Chepstown juvenile but raced very freely when well held in Triumph Hurdle Trial at Cheltenham 19 days ago. Worth another chance.
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3rd (5) (40/1 +39%) My Ticketyboo
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40/1(+39%)
(5) My Ticketyboo 40/1, 40/1, better effort over hurdles when fourth of 10 in 19f novice here 18 days ago. Lots more required in this company, though.
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4th (4) (25/1 -14%) Harlem Soul
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25/1(-14%)
(4) Harlem Soul 25/1, Fair 12f scorer on Flat for Mark Johnston. Gelded and hinted at promsie when fifth in Wincaton novice on his hurdles debut earlier in the month. Needs a big step forward here, however.
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5th (1) (1.5/1 +20%) Hayedo
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1.5/1(+20%)
(1) Hayedo 1.5/1, Fairly maiden on the Flat who opened his account in this sphere in juvenile at Hereford (9/2) 44 days ago, making all and finding plenty. Should improve further. In the mix.
LTO Selection:
15:47 Fontwell Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 18f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
(3) Un Prophete 1.62/1, Several good placed efforts last term and was set to win this (off this mark) when coming down 2 out 12 months ago. Not so good next 3 starts, including on return, but no surprise if he bounced back.
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2nd (5) (1.75/1 +7%) Uallrightharry
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1.75/1(+7%)
(5) Uallrightharry 1.75/1, Creditable placed efforts 3 of 4 starts this season, second of 7 in handicap chase at Plumpton (25.7f, soft) 29 days ago, no match for winner. Can go well again.
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3rd (4) (7/1 -17%) Cheque En Blanc
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7/1(-17%)
(4) Cheque En Blanc 7/1, Twice a winner here last season but he ended the campaign below form and went backwards from his reappearance last 2 starts. Moody sort with a bit to prove now.
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4th (2) (8/1 +33%) Abaya Du Mathan
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8/1(+33%)
(2) Abaya Du Mathan 8/1, Fairly useful chaser in France. Completed for the first time for this yard when fourth over 2½m at Wincanton but fell heavily at the first at Plumpton 11 days later.
LTO Selection:
16:22 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
(7) Vive De Charnie 10/1, 5/1 and showed something to work on when fourth in a C&D bumper 9 months ago. Open to improvement if tuned up, so merits respect.
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3rd (6) (10/1 -122%) Red Windsor
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10/1(-122%)
(6) Red Windsor 10/1, Runner-up both starts to date, the better effort coming when just collared late at Plumpton 58 days ago. Should give another good account under a likely positive ride.
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4th (3) (2/1 +20%) Galudon
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2/1(+20%)
(3) Galudon 2/1, Half-brother to 3 winners and made a positive start when runner-up in a bumper at Gowran for Sam Curling 11 months ago. New yard will likely have him ready to go, so he's the one to beat.
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5th (1) (20/1 -167%) Duke Of Deception
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20/1(-167%)
(1) Duke Of Deception 20/1, Ex-pointer who stepped up on his Rules debut when fourth at Ayr 80 days ago and, provided he's not found wanting for fitness, he could well be in the mix.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
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