Fontwell Races & Results 1 Friday 28th March 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Fontwell Races & Results Tomform Friday 28th March 2025

There were 36 Races on Friday 28th March 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Wetherby, 6 races at Fontwell, 7 races at Lingfield, 8 races at Southwell, 7 races at Dundalk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 28th March 2025

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14:10 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (5/1 +9%) Summer In Milan	5 5/1(+9%)	(5) Summer In Milan 5/1, Yet to trouble the judge but it's still early days for this 6-y-o and he performed with credit when 10½ lengths third to Shuil Ceoil over C&D on penultimate start (now meets that rival on 8 lb better terms). Needs to pull out a bit more but that's entirely possible. Visor applied. Respectable chase debut; back hurdling with overall improvement needed in first headgear.
2	3 2nd (3) (11/4 -10%) Shuil Ceoil	2.75 11/4(-10%)	(3) Shuil Ceoil 11/4, Didn't take to fences but strong in the market and took advantage of reduced mark back hurdling over C&D (soft) last month. 6 lb rise fair enough and he has to enter calculations. Reverted to hurdles from fences with a C&D win (soft) in January; also effective on good.
3	4 3rd (4) (13/2 +35%) Bobalot	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(4) Bobalot 13/2, Good second at Chepstow on his yard debut last month before unseating rider early on over this C&D 14 days later. Got round when third at Hereford (25.5f, good) subsequently and he needs considering off this 1 lb lower mark. Placed at Chepstow (extended 2m3f) and Hereford (3m2f, good) either side of an unseat here.
4	6 4th (6) (16/1 +20%) Pearl's Pirate	16 16/1(+20%)	(6) Pearl's Pirate 16/1, Showed a bit sole bumper outing last March but his efforts over hurdles to date leave much to be desired. Cheekpieces enlisted. 15l eighth of 13 on handicap debut at Stratford (2m6f, good to soft; 7-1); cheekpieces now.
5th	2 5th (2) (10/3 +17%) Ghasham	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(2) Ghasham 10/3, Opened hurdles account at Market Rasen in March 2023 and, though winless since, he has got back on track in recent months with a series of solid placed efforts, including last month at Warwick (19f, heavy). Leading claims off the same mark here. Placed last three; bit further to go (unsure to stay) and best efforts on softer than good.
6th	1 6th (1) (4/1 -113%) Bank On Frank	4 4/1(-113%)	(1) Bank On Frank 4/1, Runner-up sole start in points and there were clear signs that he's getting the hang of things in this sphere when fourth of 10 in a maiden here (17.7f, good to soft) last time. Improvement likely now upped in trip for this handicap debut. Major improvement is needed on this handicap debut; marked step up in trip in weak race.

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14:10 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Returning to the smaller obstacles worked the oracle for Shuil Ceoil, who recorded a narrow success over C&D when last seen in January. A 6lb rise looks a little harsh, though, and a chance is taken on BANK ON FRANK. Ben Pauling has his string in fine form and the seven-year-old could enhance that record pitched into handicaps for the first time off a workable mark. Ghasham is another to consider.

With improvement anticipated now upped in trip for this handicap debut, BANK ON FRANK could be the answer to this rather trappy-looking contest. Ghasham has been threatening to come good of late and he looks sure to be in the mix once again, while Summer In Milan has a good chance of reversing January C&D placings with Shuil Ceoil on these revised terms. Bobalot is also considered.

As it's a weak race, SHUIL CEOIL may well be able to follow up his January C&D win.

14:40 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 22f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (7/2 -5%) Sir Rock	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(3) Sir Rock 7/2, Winner of first 2 starts over fences last season, the second of which was registered over this C&D. Failed to fire first 4 runs of present campaign but back on track when a clear second at Huntingdon (23.6f, good to soft) and he's a big player returned to this venue off the same mark. C&D winner; surged back to form with second at Huntingdon (3m) last time.
6	6 (6) (4/1 -14%) Wellwillya	4 4/1(-14%)	(6) Wellwillya 4/1, Took form up a notch when opening chase account at Exeter in October and arguably produced an even better effort with a tidy success over this C&D last month. However, those victories bookmark a string of below-par displays and he's not one to bank on by any means. Won first and latest of five chases; considered despite poor earlier record on good ground.
9	9 (9) (9/2 +63%) No Drama	4.5 9/2(+63%)	(9) No Drama 9/2, No impact in 4 starts switched to fences for new yard this season, latterly finishing almost 20 lengths adrift of the re-opposing winner Wellwillya over C&D last month. Others preferred. His four runs since huge absence don't suggest he's come far enough down the weights.
5	5 (5) (6/1 +0%) The Cox Express	6 6/1(+0%)	(5) The Cox Express 6/1, Bumper winner who is 0-11 over hurdles and while he made an encouraging start over fences when runner-up in an Exeter handicap (19.2f, soft) in December, his subsequent efforts at Taunton and Lingfield have left much to be desired. Now tried in blinkers. Chasing last three starts, easily best effort on first; cheekpieces give way to blinkers.
2	2 (2) (13/2 +19%) Sangiovese	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(2) Sangiovese 13/2, Won a novice handicap hurdle at Southwell last January and runner-up next 2 starts, albeit not looking the most enthusiastic. Lack of enthusiasm has proved to be an issue both runs this time round, too, latterly returned to Southwell for his chase debut, and he's one to treat with caution. Only fifth of six on chase debut latest but this step back up in trip will presumably help.
4	4 (4) (10/1 -100%) Fine Investment	10 10/1(-100%)	(4) Fine Investment 10/1, Point winner who, having rejoined his former yard, performed above market expectations (sent off at 16/1) when beaten just over 2 lengths into third in a 5-runner Leicester handicap (2½m, heavy) back from 10 months off. One to consider off an unchanged mark. 1-7 in points and 0-10 under rules; does not look the percentage call.
7	7 (7) (11/1 -38%) King Of The Story	11 11/1(-38%)	(7) King Of The Story 11/1, Got off the mark on second start for this yard in a 6-runner handicap chase over this C&D in August 2023. Absent since finishing a creditable fourth of 12 at Hereford in November of that year, though, and his record when fresh suggests that this is probably not the day to lend him support. Best 2023 efforts (including C&D win on good) give him a shot but he's been off 493 days.
1	1 (1) (12/1 +14%) Calvic	12 12/1(+14%)	(1) Calvic 12/1, Proved better than ever when gaining second chase success for current yard at Worcester (2½m, good) last summer. Followed that with a couple of decent efforts but form has dipped badly the last twice and he needs to bounce back following a 176-day absence. Absent 176 days and needs respect judged on his two wins in 2024.
8	8 (8) (40/1 -60%) Tommy Dillion	40 40/1(-60%)	(8) Tommy Dillion 40/1, Winning hurdler but has clearly been difficult to train and was pulled up first 2 starts since returning from a lengthy absence in January. Managed to get round at Leicester last time but he was well beaten and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Switched to chasing for last four starts and they don't offer encouragement.
10	10 (10) (100/1 -52%) Design Flaw	100 100/1(-52%)	(10) Design Flaw 100/1, Looks of little account and up against it here from 8 lb out of the handicap. Modest at best in Ireland; no worthwhile form in four races in Britain since; blinkers now.

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14:40 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 22f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Wellwillya is 2lb well-in having recorded a commanding C&D success last month and although respected, ground conditions are going to be much different and it might pay to side with SANGIOVESE. Gary and Josh Moore's charge wasn't disgraced on his chasing debut earlier this month and the step up in trip is potentially in his favour. Sir Rock can chase the pair home.

Having returned to form when finding just one too good at Huntingdon last time, SIR ROCK looks the way to go. He is 4 lb lower than when scoring over C&D last January and gets the nod ahead of Fine Investment, who didn't shape at all badly on his belated seasonal reappearance at Leicester. Wellwillya did the job well here last time but whether or not he will be in the same form is anybody's guess.

Following his return to form last time, SIR ROCK may now be able to go one better, from Calvic, Wellwillya and Sangiovese.

15:10 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 18f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
8	8 (8) (11/5 +20%) Whatsyourproblem	2.2 11/5(+20%)	(8) Whatsyourproblem 11/5, Well Chosen gelding who matched previous best when second of 8 in maiden hurdle at Southwell (15.8f) 25 days ago, losing out only late on. Should be competitive again. British form is moving back in right direction; 2nd at Southwell (2m; evens) latest outing.
4	4 (4) (3/1 -20%) Kalif D'airy	3 3/1(-20%)	(4) Kalif D'airy 3/1, Turned in another solid display when second in 8-runner handicap at Sandown (19.8f) in February. Disappointed tackling extended 21f trip here next time but pick of his form gives him sound claims returned to maiden company. Player. 0-9 overall but second in three consecutive starts this winter; flop in cheekpieces latest.
2	2 (2) (4/1 -14%) Boston Boy	4 4/1(-14%)	(2) Boston Boy 4/1, Has shown plenty of temperament (running out twice this season) but took step in right direction when third in a novice at Doncaster (16.6f) in January. Raced freely and never figured on handicap bow at Ascot (23.5f) 6 weeks ago but not discounted back down in trip. Ran out twice; confirmed plenty of ability next time; 2m7f didn't work out on latest start.
3	3 (3) (15/2 +25%) French Symphony	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(3) French Symphony 15/2, Placed on 2 of his 3 starts in bumpers but modest form at best over hurdles to date, folding tamely equipped with a first-time visor when last of 7 in handicap at Newbury (20.5f) 4 weeks ago. Headgear discarded with a tongue strap now fitted and bounce back called for. Below best last three starts and latest (visored) was a shocker; now has his tongue tied.
1	1 (1) (12/1 -33%) Blue Bellamy	12 12/1(-33%)	(1) Blue Bellamy 12/1, Fair form in bumpers and made an encouraging start in this sphere when third of 7 in maiden hurdle at Lingfield (2m) in January. Not in same form when sixth upped to 19.5f back at that track latest but he remains the type to do better, particularly in handicaps. Hurdle debut was satisfactory; disappointed next time; none of his form looks good enough.
7	7 (7) (18/1 -80%) Surrey Lord	18 18/1(-80%)	(7) Surrey Lord 18/1, Fair form all 3 outings in bumpers so disappointing he ran a long way below that level when third of 9 in a Southwell maiden hurdle (15.8f) 25 days ago. This should reveal more. Significant ability in bumpers but a mile behind first two on hurdle debut at Southwell.
6	6 (6) (22/1 -120%) Spectre One	22 22/1(-120%)	(6) Spectre One 22/1, Offered much more than he had on only start in bumpers when fourth in a Southwell maiden hurdle (15.8f) in February. Couldn't replicate that when well held ninth of 12 in Ludlow novice (15.7f) later that month but in good hands and he'll be of interest in handicaps after this. 25-1 fourth on hurdle debut at Southwell (2m) was miles better than starts either side.
5	5 (5) (25/1 +50%) Sgian Dubh	25 25/1(+50%)	(5) Sgian Dubh 25/1, Fair maiden at best on the Flat who surpassed previous hurdles form equipped with first-time blinkers when fifth in 14-runner Kempton maiden (2m) 7 weeks ago. However, he again looked less than straightforward and needs treating with a degree of caution. Had wind surgery. Better on latest start but subsequent wind surgery still needs to make a big difference.
9	9 (9) (80/1 -21%) Precious Jean	80 80/1(-21%)	(9) Precious Jean 80/1, Well held in pair of bumpers last spring and fared no better after 7 months off when seventh of 9 in bumper at Southwell (15.8f) in December. Best watched on that evidence now hurdling. Minor form in three bumpers suggests she is best watched on this hurdle debut.
10	10 (10) (400/1 -167%) Surrey Nemesis	400 400/1(-167%)	(10) Surrey Nemesis 400/1, No show in bumpers/over hurdles to date. Low-level form after three bumpers and three hurdle races.

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15:10 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 18f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

WHATSYOURPROBLEM went close when filling the runner-up spot at Southwell and any further progress might be enough for Fergal O'Brien's gelding to break his maiden. Boston Boy wouldn't be one to rely on heavily but he is more than capable and ought to go close, while others to note include Kalif D'airy and French Symphony, who could improve for the application of a first-time tongue-tie.

KALIF D'AIRY needs to shrug off a lesser effort over further here 33 days ago, but he was compiling a pretty solid record in handicaps previously so, with the drop back in trip unlikely to pose any fears, he gets the nod to bounce back returned to maiden company. Recent Southwell second Whatsyourproblem is an obvious danger, whilst Boston Boy is more than capable of playing a part if putting his best foot forward.

Boston Boy and Kalif d'Airy also have plenty of ability but WHATSYOURPROBLEM may at last have found the right opportunity.

15:45 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 2) 20f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (4/1 +11%) Good Friday Fairy	4 4/1(+11%)	(1) Good Friday Fairy 4/1, C&D winner who has really been perked up by cheekpieces, running out an easy winner at Wincanton (20f) before following up in emphatic fashion at Taunton (21.7f) 4 weeks ago. Handicapper applies further pressure now but definite claims in hat-trick bid. Bidding for 3-3 in cheekpieces; the move away from soft/heavy may be the chief question.
4	4 (4) (9/2 +0%) Diplomatic Ash	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(4) Diplomatic Ash 9/2, Temperamental sort but put his best foot forward when opening his account in a C&D handicap at the start of the month and defied a 3 lb rise with cheekpieces applied back here over 17.7f 11 days ago. This tougher but respected nevertheless under a penalty in hat-trick bid. His career seems to be taking off again (two wins here this month) and he's respected.
3	3 (3) (13/2 +7%) Royal Mer	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(3) Royal Mer 13/2, Notched 5 wins over fences in 2023/24. Yet to score this term but confirmed his return to form from an easing mark when ½-length second of 6 to Diplomatic Ash in handicap chase at this C&D (good to soft) 22 days ago. Should go well again. 2nd last two runs, latest to Diplomatic Ash here; plenty to prove away from soft or heavy.
10	10 (10) (7/1 +50%) Doc Mccoy	7 7/1(+50%)	(10) Doc Mccoy 7/1, Impressive winner on sole start in points and successful start to hurdle career at Huntingdon on return last season. Struggled under a penalty next 2 starts, however, and has offered little switched to fences this term. Blinkers replace cheekpieces. This season's four runs over fences were not inspiring; cheekpieces latest, now blinkers.
9	9 (9) (15/2 -7%) Joe Cotton	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(9) Joe Cotton 15/2, Made a winning debut over fences at Exeter (19.2f) this time last year and proving consistent this season despite typically not having much to offer at the business end when third back at Exeter (19.2f) 21 days ago. Application of the blinkers look well worth a try. It's easy to see him on the premises if first-time blinkers don't have an adverse effect.
11	11 (11) (11/1 +8%) Hatos	11 11/1(+8%)	(11) Hatos 11/1, Back-to-back winner of 2m handicaps for Anthony Honeyball last season. Best effort for new yard when third at Wincanton (15.7f) in November but hasn't looked at the top of his game since, no sharper for refitting of blinkers when fourth at Exeter (19.2f) 3 weeks ago. Made the frame on all five starts this season but soundly beaten last two; tongue-tie off.
2	2 (2) (11/1 -38%) Next Left	11 11/1(-38%)	(2) Next Left 11/1, Took well to fences in the first half of this season, winning (over 20f) at Warwick and Worcester. Operating below best in 2 starts following a winter break but return to a sounder surface is a likely plus with cheekpieces on 1st time. Better showing anticipated. Did well last spring/autumn; beaten 20l on his last two starts; wears headgear first time.
12	12 (12) (14/1 +44%) Valirann Gold	14 14/1(+44%)	(12) Valirann Gold 14/1, C&D winner last winter who posted his best effort for a while when runner-up at Exeter (17.5f, heavy) in January. Not discredited in finishing midfield in pair of handicaps since but this no easy assignment again operating from out of the weights. Form is up and down; one win (here last February) in last 20 starts; 4lb out of handicap.
5	5 (5) (14/1 -133%) Zestful Hope	14 14/1(-133%)	(5) Zestful Hope 14/1, Fair handicap hurdler/chaser who recorded a first success in this sphere in 6-runner handicap at Hereford (19f) 33 days ago, keeping on gamely having never been too far away from a strong gallop. Possibilities again with a repeat from 5 lb higher mark. No win away from Hereford but the 5lb rise since winning last time does not rule him out.
7	7 (7) (16/1 -14%) Fame And Fun	16 16/1(-14%)	(7) Fame And Fun 16/1, Revived by a return to positive tactics/refitting of cheekpieces when running out a wide-margin winner here (21.6f, heavy) in January. Jumping let him down over hurdles next time but back on track when third over fences at Ffos Las (19.4f) 4 weeks ago. This a deeper affair, though. Won easily here (2m6f, heavy) in January and he did win on good ground one year ago.
8	8 (8) (20/1 -43%) Call Off The Dogs	20 20/1(-43%)	(8) Call Off The Dogs 20/1, Regular here who added another C&D success to his tally (third course victory) in September. Found run of good form coming to a halt next 2 starts, a mixed round of jumping not helping his cause at Wincanton (15.7f) in November. Absent since. Good record here; off since November but he's still one to note with ground to suit.
6	6 (6) (28/1 -133%) Koenigsstern	28 28/1(-133%)	(6) Koenigsstern 28/1, Dual winning pointer who opened his chase account at the third attempt here (17.7f) on Boxing Day. However, not got close to replicating that performance in 2 subsequent runs. 2m2f win here in December; not so good next time and tailed off in cheekpieces latest.

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15:45 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Turned out again relatively quickly after a taking success over shorter here recently, DIPLOMATIC ASH is likely to relish going back up in trip and can land the hat-trick under a 7lb penalty. That may be at the main expense of Good Friday Fairy, who has been raised 6lb for his most recent success at Taunton. Hereford winner Zestful Hope is another to consider, along with the consistent Joe Cotton.

GOOD FRIDAY FAIRY has been resurgent since the cheekpieces went on, supplementing his easy Wincanton victory with another emphatic success at Taunton 4 weeks ago. He gets the narrow vote to bring up the hat-trick in this sort of form. Royal Mer and Diplomatic Ash are others to consider, whilst Next Left isn't one to write off from an easing mark.

Hat-trick seekers Diplomatic Ash and Good Friday Fairy have to be shortlisted but slight preference is for CALL OFF THE DOGS.

16:20 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (6/4 +25%) Tommy The Tank	1.5 6/4(+25%)	(2) Tommy The Tank 6/4, Point winner who didn't need to improve to get off the mark over hurdles in 7-runner maiden (25.5f) at Hereford 6 weeks ago, making all. Should be competitive under a penalty. Easy odds-on winner last time (3m2f); perhaps more a staying prospect but he's promising.
3	3 (3) (6/4 +14%) Authentic Legacy	1.5 6/4(+14%)	(3) Authentic Legacy 6/4, Confirmed previous promise when off the mark in 6-runner handicap at Newbury (16.3f, soft) 27 days ago, travelling strongly. Bred to be suited by the step up in trip and looks difficult to oppose. Off the mark in 2m handicap at Newbury latest; penultimate start makes this trip a worry.
1	1 (1) (3/1 -20%) Elysian Knight	3 3/1(-20%)	(1) Elysian Knight 3/1, Left hurdle debut behind when springing a 40/1 surprise in a Ffos Las maiden in January. Shaped well in a race which tested speed more than stamina at Fakenham next time prior to finding the EBF Final too competitive. This is more suitable and no surprise were he to bounce back. Pulled up when 14-1 in the EBF Final at Sandown three weeks ago but could bounce back.
4	4 (4) (25/1 -178%) Doctor Midas	25 25/1(-178%)	(4) Doctor Midas 25/1, Below expectations on sole outing in bumpers but improved on hurdling debut form when second in 7-runner maiden at Ludlow (23.8f, good to soft) last month, staying on having been hampered 3 out. This demands another step forward for new yard. Three starts for Nicky Henderson, second to an impressive winner in a 3m maiden at Ludlow.
5	5 (5) (200/1 -33%) Fox Cottage	200 200/1(-33%)	(5) Fox Cottage 200/1, Hinted at ability on sole outing in bumpers but went with no promise on Plumpton hurdle debut. Upped markedly in trip. Beaten about 40l on soft in a bumper here (8-1) and 2m maiden hurdle at Plumpton (150-1).

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16:20 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

TOMMY THE TANK could not have done it any easier when scoring over further at Hereford last month, and the fact he was second here last October is another plus. Authentic Legacy got off the mark with a taking performance at Newbury earlier in the month and stepping back up in trip may not inconvenience the son of Authorized. A winner at Ffos Las in January, Elysian Knight cannot be ruled out either.

AUTHENTIC LEGACY is bred to be suited by the step up in trip, so is taken to follow up his decisive win at Newbury at the beginning of the month. Elysian Knight is expected to bounce back from a poor showing in the EBF Final and rates the main threat ahead of Tommy The Tank.

The shorter trip for TOMMY THE TANK is a worry but he probably has sufficient potential to take care of this field nevertheless.

16:55 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
8	8 (8) (7/4 +50%) Ugo Bingo	1.75 7/4(+50%)	(8) Ugo Bingo 7/4, Improved to get off the mark over hurdles in a 19f Taunton handicap in November and followed up on his next completed start at Wincanton. Ran at least as well in defeat back at aforementioned track last time and remains of interest on first start for a new yard (formerly with Anthony Charlton). On the up on good to soft for A Charlton; more to give for new yard if the ground is okay.
2	2 (2) (4/1 +0%) Ilitch	4 4/1(+0%)	(2) Ilitch 4/1, Showed improved form making handicap debut on the back of a breathing operation when second of 7 at Warwick (16f, good to soft, 9/1) 19 days ago, barely adequate test. Must enter calculations with return to further sure to suit. First start since wind surgery when good 2nd of seven off this mark at Warwick (2m, good).
4	4 (4) (11/2 +15%) Call To Duty	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(4) Call To Duty 11/2, Showed clear promise in maiden/novice hurdles but disappointed on second handicap start when pulled up at Taunton in November. Has since had a breathing operation. Pulled up in a 2m3f handicap in November when last seen; given wind surgery soon after.
3	3 (3) (13/2 -86%) Copper Cove	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(3) Copper Cove 13/2, C&D winner who confirmed himself back in better form when third of 10 in handicap hurdle at this course (19.1f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Looks one to be interested in again. Step back in right direction here latest, despite looking stretched by the extended 2m3f.
6	6 (6) (17/2 +39%) Calshot Spit	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(6) Calshot Spit 17/2, Successful twice on the Flat in summer and also landed C&D handicap in September. Recorded a solid third of 6 back here in November but ran poorly at Windsor since. C&D winner; not seen since December but he's one to consider if okay for fitness.
5	5 (5) (11/1 -38%) Sambezi	11 11/1(-38%)	(5) Sambezi 11/1, C&D winner who made it back-to-back tame finishes at Stratford (18.7f) 18 days ago. Has eased a little further in the weights but has enough to prove. Three wins (from 24 starts) over hurdles, the latest in May 2023; another career-low mark.
9	9 (9) (18/1 -125%) Roi De Baviere	18 18/1(-125%)	(9) Roi De Baviere 18/1, Modest maiden on the Flat who failed to match previous form over hurdles in a first-time tongue strap when only sixth of 8 on handicap debut last month. Improvement needed. Needs to bounce back from heavy defeat when tongue tied for h'cap hurdle debut (2m, heavy).
7	7 (7) (28/1 -40%) Soigneux Bell	28 28/1(-40%)	(7) Soigneux Bell 28/1, Flat winner in France who readily landed juvenile hurdle over C&D in December 2023. However, has gone backwards in 3 subsequent outings and hopes pinned on first-time blinkers sparking a rival. Went down by more than 40l in his two handicaps this season; headgear change today.
1	1 (1) (40/1 -100%) Lord Maher	40 40/1(-100%)	(1) Lord Maher 40/1, Made a winning hurdling debut at Roscommon in June but below that level both outings for present yard and has been handed a stiff-looking mark. Won Irish maiden on rules debut last June; soundly beaten both British starts; h'cap debut.
10	10 (10) (40/1 -100%) I Love You Sivola	40 40/1(-100%)	(10) I Love You Sivola 40/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2022 and was pulled up in handicap chase at Exeter (19.2f, good to soft) on most recent outing. Lots to prove back over hurdles in a first-time visor. First hurdle race since 2023; visor is a new form of headgear; 6lb out of the handicap.

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16:55 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow

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A major improver on his handicap debut after wind surgery when second at Warwick earlier in the month, ILITCH has the potential to progress further. Going up in trip looks like a good move and the seven-year-old is preferred to Copper Cove, who bounced back to form with a promising placed effort over 2m3f here latest. Roi De Baviere and Ugo Bingo are capable of being in the shake-up as well.

The vote goes to COPPER COVE, who is down to a good mark and confirmed himself back in better form when third at this venue earlier in the month. Ilitch and Ugo Bingo head up the opposition in a race that's likely to prove solid form for the grade.

Joe Tizzard has inherited an improving sort in UGO BINGO (nap) and the 6yo can now make it three wins from his last five starts.

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About U.K Horse Racing

Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.

There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.

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