Fontwell Races & Results Tomform Tuesday 24th September 2024
There were 40 Races on Tuesday 24th September 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Fontwell, 8 races at Beverley, 8 races at Warwick, 7 races at Listowel, 9 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Tuesday 24th September 2024
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(3) Yellow Car 13/2, Point winner who overcame lingering greenness to make a successful start over hurdles at Newton Abbot (21.5f) in July. Bettered that form when second to Huelgoat under a penalty at Stratford last month and open to further improvement. Made winning debut at Newton Abbot in July but beaten by Huelgoat at Stratford last month..
4
2nd (4) (9/2 -140%) Hauraki Gulf
4.5
9/2(-140%)
(4) Hauraki Gulf 9/2, Dual fairly useful winner over fences who posted a good second at Newton Abbot when last seen in May. Showed a similar level of form over hurdles earlier in his career, so has to enter calculations. Winning chaser; 0-7 as hurdler but not out of it if translating chase form back to hurdles.
2
3rd (2) (6/5 +52%) Prince Imperial
1.2
6/5(+52%)
(2) Prince Imperial 6/5, Showed improved form on first run since leaving Harriet Dickin when easily winning 9-runner maiden hurdle at this course (19.1f, good) 16 days ago. Has good claims under a penalty. Bits and pieces of hurdle form before wide-margin winner for new yard here this month.
1
4th (1) (9/4 +18%) Huelgoat
2.25
9/4(+18%)
(1) Huelgoat 9/4, Defied a penalty in 5-runner novice hurdle at Stratford (22f, good) 28 days ago, by 5 lengths from Yellow Car. More required under a double penalty but respected all the same. Five chase wins; won last 2 completions over hurdles; big penalty but hard to keep tabs on.
5
|PU| (5) (250/1 -67%) Sox's Sun
250
250/1(-67%)
(5) Sox's Sun 250/1, Well held in a pair of maiden hurdles at Worcester. Significantly up in trip. Tailed off in both starts at massive odds; can't be recommended..
13:20 Fontwell Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
PRINCE IMPERIAL and Huelgoat both come into this contest off the back of impressive victories, but slight preference is for the former after his 23-length success over 2m3f here. The son of Frankel is a classy performer, currently rated 87 on the Flat, and he looks well placed to follow up. As for the latter, he has to be considered after justifying favouritism at Stratford last month and is the obvious threat. Hauraki Gulf looks best of the rest.
PRINCE IMPERIAL stepped up appreciably on his previous form in this sphere starting out for a new trainer when running out an easy winner here 16 days ago and is fancied to defy a penalty. Hauraki Gulf returns to hurdling for the first time in a while but has the form to play a big part, with old rivals Huelgoat and Yellow Car warranting respect, also.
It will be difficult for any of these to keep tabs on HUELGOAT who will try and make all. Prince Imperial can follow him home.
(6) Instant Gambler 11/8, Made a successful debut over fences after 19 months off in C&D handicap a fortnight ago, proving a totally different proposition. Strong claims if in the same sort of form up 7 lb. C&D winner on return from a long absence; respected off the 7lb rise..
3
2nd (3) (13/2 -44%) Getupearly
6.5
13/2(-44%)
(3) Getupearly 13/2, Point winner who made a promising start over fences in 2 runs at Warwick (3m) in the spring, losing second close home after travelling best last time. Has races like this in him. Has had a breathing operation. Has had wind surgery since finishing a promising third over fences in May; player..
4
3rd (4) (10/1 -33%) He'llstopatthetop
10
10/1(-33%)
(4) He'llstopatthetop 10/1, Would have probably won but for departing at the last in C&D handicap in May. Not so good since, leaving the impression he's ready for an even stiffer test. Blinkers tried. Two heavy defeats since returning from a break in August but not entirely dismissed..
1
4th (1) (11/2 -57%) Coconut Twist
5.5
11/2(-57%)
(1) Coconut Twist 11/2, Point winner at the start of the year and made a successful chase debut at Newton Abbot (21f) in May. Again ran well after 7 weeks off there last time, despite the odd error, and is up to winning again at this level. New trip. Has taken well to fences and has strong claims based on recent form; stays this far..
7
5th (7) (8/1 +20%) Ideal De Romay
8
8/1(+20%)
(7) Ideal De Romay 8/1, Irish point winner but a poor maiden hurdler and took little interest only other start in chases. Better over hurdles of late but has to be forgiven a poor run on chase debut in June..
2
6th (2) (10/1 -11%) Puddlesinthepark
10
10/1(-11%)
(2) Puddlesinthepark 10/1, Plenty of good efforts in defeat in this sphere but poor last 2 starts in the summer, off the bridle some way out and never on terms at Worcester latest. Needs to bounce back after a break. Recent form leaves him with a bit to prove but he's respected on peak efforts over fences..
5
|PU| (5) (8/1 -100%) Radharc Na Slaine
8
8/1(-100%)
(5) Radharc Na Slaine 8/1, Been going the right way in Newton Abbot handicap chases and would have made the frame again but for a luckless late exit last month. Hood added to tongue tie now. One to note with Sean Bowen now up. Improved since chasing and holds good claims with Sean Bowen looking a positive booking..
13:55 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
INSTANT GAMBLER was a shock winner, judged on his odds, in this grade over C&D earlier in the month, but there didn't seem to be any fluke about the manner of that victory. Alexandra Dunn's eight-year-old was returning from a long absence on that occasion so he might take a step forward to defy his 7lb rise. Coconut Twist has made the frame at this level on each of his last two starts and should go well again, while Getupearly can fight it out for the minor honours.
INSTANT GAMBLER proved a totally different proposition upped markedly in trip for his chase debut here a fortnight ago, scoring a shade cosily, and can follow up if in the same sort of form. Getupearly is a big player, while Radharc Na Slaine is interesting with Sean Bowen up.
Radharc Na Slaine needs considering with Sean Bowen booked but preference is for GETUPEARLY who remains with potential over fences.
(5) Honneur D'ajonc 6/1, Followed a good run with a below-par one when sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good) 38 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Even if he can return to form this trip looks on the sharp side.
2
2nd (2) (9/2 +25%) Cloud Dancer
4.5
9/2(+25%)
(2) Cloud Dancer 9/2, Made a winning hurdles debut at Newbury (2m) in February 2023 and bettered that form when third of 4 in a useful conditions race at Ascot (2m) on his reappearance last season. Failed to reproduce that form in 3 subsequent outings but handicapper has given him a chance on this return to action. Lightly raced and his form on good ground reads well; wouldn't want it to get too wet.
7
3rd (7) (5/1 +29%) Stanley Pincombe
5
5/1(+29%)
(7) Stanley Pincombe 5/1, Consistent sort who resumed winning ways at Plumpton last November. Reached the frame twice at Taunton in the spring and can play a part again if ready to roll after 5 months off. A good bet to give his running and a lot of his rivals have questions to answer.
6
4th (6) (28/1 -250%) Top Speed
28
28/1(-250%)
(6) Top Speed 28/1, A fairly useful winning 2m hurdler at his best for Henry De Bromhead. Well below par reverted to fences for his new yard this summer, though. Back over hurdles. Beaten a long way in three runs for current yard, all handicap chases.
4
5th (4) (10/1 -25%) Norley
10
10/1(-25%)
(4) Norley 10/1, Lost his way last season but has left Tom Gretton and rejoined former trainer. Interesting from reduced mark. Has lost his way and reappears for the first time since October; back with Ben Pauling.
1
6th (1) (10/3 +5%) Gardener
3.333333
10/3(+5%)
(1) Gardener 10/3, Initially took well to chasing for new trainer Olly Murphy, winning first 2 completed starts (2m). Let down by his jumping at Ayr and probably paid for an overly-aggressive ride at Newcastle on final outing. Back over hurdles now from an appreciably higher mark than when last seen in this sphere. Interesting back over hurdles but best form is on slow ground so rain welcomed.
3
7th (3) (8/1 -167%) Drop Flight
8
8/1(-167%)
(3) Drop Flight 8/1, Landed a 5-runner hunter chase at Exeter in March. Failed to complete in the Foxhunters' Chase at Aintree on final outing and has since made an interesting yard switch. This is just his fourth start over hurdles. Better chaser than hurdler but only 0-5 in this discipline; now with Dan Skelton.
8
|F| (8) (12/1 +25%) Beat The Heat
12
12/1(+25%)
(8) Beat The Heat 12/1, Bagged 3 handicap hurdles here in 2022 and returned to form when hitting the target in a first-time visor (retained) back here in June. However, not in anything like the same form at Worcester later in the month and fared little back on the Flat 13 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Course winner in June but pulled up next time and well behind on recent AW start.
14:30 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 18f Race Class Flow
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Honneur D'Ajonc finished a disappointing sixth when sent off favourite at Perth last time but if he can run to the level of his second at Stratford prior to that then he could get into contention. However, a chance is taken on STANLEY PINCOMBE, who could only manage fourth over 2m3f at Taunton in April but this drop in trip might prove to be a good move. With that in mind, he gets the nod to notch his fourth career victory. Drop Flight needs to be monitored in the betting market on his first start for the Dan Skelton yard.
NORLEY lost his way last season but has dropped in the weights and could be worth chancing having rejoined his former trainer. Drop Flight is another who has made an interesting stable switch and needs monitoring closely in the betting, while Cloud Dancer also returns on a tempting mark.
This looks very open. STANLEY PINCOMBE might be the answer despite his tough mark.
(6) Groom De Cotte 20/1, Long-standing maiden who ended time with Sean Curran with a respectable third over hurdles at Stratford in May but has been down the field in 4 outings over fences for this yard. Remains to be seen whether a return to hurdling over a much longer trip makes any difference. 18-race maiden who has struggled in his four runs over fences for current stable..
3
2nd (3) (10/3 +33%) Lucky Rose
3.333333
10/3(+33%)
(3) Lucky Rose 10/3, Fair in bumpers and has translated that ability to hurdles, bumping into a big improver when 16 lengths second on 2¾m course handicap debut last month. Respected now stepping up in trip. Second on her handicap debut (2m6f) at this track last month and a stiffer test can suit.
11
3rd (11) (66/1 -725%) Nan Brady
66
66/1(-725%)
(11) Nan Brady 66/1, Pulled up only start in Irish points and no encouragement in bumper/novice hurdles for Fergal O'Brien at the start of 2024. Placed on the Flat on Jersey lately but could only consider if backed on this first outing for Barry Brennan. Yet to be placed from five runs over hurdles and is best watched..
2
4th (2) (4/1 -14%) Bahtiyar
4
4/1(-14%)
(2) Bahtiyar 4/1, Maiden who can be a bit headstrong for his own good but he is form, finishing third of 16 at Stratford (2¾m) last month. Up in trip again. Considered for top stable. 0-19 under all codes but stayed on well when third at Stratford last month..
10
5th (10) (16/1 +36%) Wearapinkribbon
16
16/1(+36%)
(10) Wearapinkribbon 16/1, It's now 20 runs since his last win in 2020 and he hasn't shown enough in 2 outings this summer to think he's close to snapping that losing run. Cheekpieces back on. Well beaten on his two runs in the summer and difficult to make a case for..
4
6th (4) (16/1 -60%) Farceur De Maulne
16
16/1(-60%)
(4) Farceur De Maulne 16/1, Won over 23f at Worcester in May 2022 and showed he retains his ability when fourth of 13 in handicap back there on his return from 15 months off in July. Made an encouraging return from a lengthy absence when fourth at Worcester in July..
8
7th (8) (9/1 +0%) Redbridge Rosie
9
9/1(+0%)
(8) Redbridge Rosie 9/1, Maiden but was runner-up twice in handicap hurdles last autumn. Place claims if returning from a 10-month break in similar form. Placed on all four starts last term but returns from 308-day absence..
1
8th (1) (25/1 -25%) Confidential Gosip
25
25/1(-25%)
(1) Confidential Gosip 25/1, Fair maiden hurdler for Jessica Harrington but well below form when remote sixth in a Worcester maiden on recent yard debut. Steps up in trip on handicap debut. Hard to fancy. Well held when sixth of 12 on stable debut at Worcester but now goes handicapping.
12
9th (12) (9/1 +36%) Baby Sham
9
9/1(+36%)
(12) Baby Sham 9/1, C&D winner. Tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (19f, good, 12/1) 17 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. Scored over C&D in June 2023 but has lost her way over hurdles since..
7
10th (7) (14/1 -100%) Hurley Girly
14
14/1(-100%)
(7) Hurley Girly 14/1, Well held in 3 qualifying runs over hurdles but handicaps provide him with a more realistic chance and the yard is among the winners. Check the betting. Well held at massive prices in 3 hurdle starts but of more interest now handicapping..
5
|PU| (5) (3/1 +0%) Propelled
3
3/1(+0%)
(5) Propelled 3/1, From a top yard but isn't straightforward, albeit his latest second in a 26.5f Stratford handicap was creditable and shows he's down to a mark he can be competitive from. 0-12 but shaped with plenty of promise upped in trip when second at Stratford in July..
9
|PU| (9) (50/1 -52%) Stripe Of Honour
50
50/1(-52%)
(9) Stripe Of Honour 50/1, Showed his effectiveness when fresh when second on 3m Southwell reappearance in May but well beaten on all 3 outings since. Temperament under suspicion so looks an easy swerve. Back on his last winning mark but well beaten on his last three starts and hard to fancy..
15:05 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
LUCKY ROSE looked in need of further when staying on for a distant second over the extended 2m5f here on her handicap debut and should relish the extra yardage on offer today. She gets the nod ahead of Propelled, who filled the runner-up berth off this mark in a similar event at Stratford when last seen in July. Redbridge Rosie merits consideration following a 2lb drop in the ratings since her latest start.
BAHTIYAR ran well stepped up to 2¾m at Stratford recently and could prove to be the answer to the first division of this staying handicap if his stamina holds now going up even further in trip. Lucky Rose and Nicky Henderson's Propelled are obvious threats after creditable runner-up efforts last timer, while Neil Mulholland handicap newcomer Hurley Girly is one to monitor in the betting.
Nicky Henderson's PROPELLED can land his first win over hurdles. Lucky Rose is next best.
(2) No Way Pedro 25/1, Scored at Worcester in July but only tenth of 13 in handicap hurdle there (23f, good) 13 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Never on terms when tenth of 13 at Worcester 13 days ago; needs to bounce back..
11
2nd (11) (9/2 +68%) Bella Cavalla
4.5
9/2(+68%)
(11) Bella Cavalla 9/2, Temperamental sort but not disgraced when fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle here (21.8f, good to firm) 25 days ago. No forlorn hope. Third at Uttoxeter in May and when fourth at this track last month..
5
3rd (5) (9/1 +25%) Danzini
9
9/1(+25%)
(5) Danzini 9/1, C&D winner in May and shaped as if in need of the run when ninth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (26.5f, good) 33 days ago. Needs considering with that run under her belt. Scored over C&D in May off 4lb lower mark but tailed off at Newton Abbot last month..
4
4th (4) (11/1 -69%) Horizon D'or
11
11/1(-69%)
(4) Horizon D'or 11/1, C&D winner but he turned in a poor effort when seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (26f, heavy) 10 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running on his return. Two staying wins last autumn but off since flopping at Warwick last November..
8
5th (8) (11/2 +27%) Rubys Reward
5.5
11/2(+27%)
(8) Rubys Reward 11/2, C&D winner who comes here on the back of a creditable second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (26.5f, good) 33 days ago. Not ruled out. Respectable second at Newton Abbot last month and holds each-way claims at least..
12
6th (12) (40/1 -21%) Pour Une Raison
40
40/1(-21%)
(12) Pour Une Raison 40/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021 and only eighth of 12 at Plumpton (25f, good to firm) 16 months ago on final run for Richard Mitchell. Has plenty to find from 4 lb out of the handicap. On the downgrade and hasn't been placed in last nine points; new trainer.
6
7th (6) (5/1 +0%) Gone In Sixty
5
5/1(+0%)
(6) Gone In Sixty 5/1, Remains a maiden after 23 runs but he recorded a good second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (22f, good) 28 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts. 23-race maiden but stayed 2m6f well last time and should stay further.
9
8th (9) (66/1 -32%) Crookbarrow
66
66/1(-32%)
(9) Crookbarrow 66/1, Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle (100/1) at Plumpton (25f, good) 163 days ago. Others look better treated at these weights though. Has started at triple-figure odds on all ten starts and has yet to make the frame..
1
9th (1) (12/1 -71%) Mac's Xpress
12
12/1(-71%)
(1) Mac's Xpress 12/1, Still looking for first success but arrives on back of good fifth of 12 in 2m4f Worcester handicap hurdle last month on his final run for Paul Gilligan, faring best of those held up. One to consider for his new yard. Shaped encouragingly when fifth at Worcester last month; steps up in trip for new yard..
7
10th (7) (10/3 +0%) Lady Harriett
3.333333
10/3(+0%)
(7) Lady Harriett 10/3, Improved since tackling 3m+ and posted an excellent second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Cartmel (25.4f, heavy) 29 days ago. Expected to be bang there in her bid for a breakthrough success. Ran her best race over hurdles when beaten a neck at Cartmel last month..
3
|PU| (3) (9/1 -80%) Hugueneau
9
9/1(-80%)
(3) Hugueneau 9/1, A winner at Huntingdon in May and ran to a similar level upped to 23f when sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Worcester 68 days ago. Likely to go well again after a break over this longer trip. Off the mark in May; not disgraced on last 2 starts; shouldn't be far away.
15:40 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow
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This is a tricky puzzle for punters to solve but there is plenty to like about the chances of GONE IN SIXTY, who was doing his best work at the finish when runner-up the last twice and should appreciate this longer trip. Lady Harriett has strong claims on her neck second over an extended 3m1f at Cartmel last month but she is 4lb higher now, while Danzini is respected on her C&D victory off 4lb lower in May. Fellow track-and-trip scorer Rubys Reward and Luna Run are others to consider.
LADY HARRIETT hasn't looked back since sent over staying trips and is weighted to gain a maiden victory here on the back of her excellent Cartmel second. Hugueneau could emerge as the main danger now his stamina is drawn out more with Gone In Sixty and Danzini also in the mix.
This may be the day that GONE IN SIXTY's consistency is rewarded. Hugueneau is next best.
(5) Call Off The Dogs 13/2, Understandably took a few runs before finding his form this year following a lengthy absence but right back to form when a back-to-back winner here in May. Couldn't live with Belgarum when bidding for the hat-trick over C&D last time but no disgrace in that given the winner's progressive profile. Dual course winner in May; obvious contender if still in good form after break.
3
2nd (3) (10/1 +38%) Fat Sam
10
10/1(+38%)
(3) Fat Sam 10/1, Four-time chase winner but this 10-y-o hasn't got his head in front for over 2 years and he's essentially opposable, despite slipping to a potentially handy mark. No win since summer 2022 but was placed in big-field handicap chase in July; a possible.
7
3rd (7) (7/2 +30%) Supposedtobe
3.5
7/2(+30%)
(7) Supposedtobe 7/2, Dual hurdles winner who stepped up on his low-key chase debut when runner-up in first-time cheekpieces at Cartmel last month. Another creditable effort when over hurdles at Stratford (18.7f, good) recently and he's worth considering back in this sphere. Aided by cheekpieces when running well the last twice (chase/hurdle); one to consider.
1
4th (1) (17/2 +15%) Zestful Hope
8.5
17/2(+15%)
(1) Zestful Hope 17/2, Returned to form when runner-up in Huntingdon handicap hurdle (20.7f, soft) in January. However, he has failed to reproduce that in 3 subsequent starts and, though on a workable mark if able to bounce back now returned to fences, he was well held when last seen in this sphere. Very well handicapped on some of last year's chase/hurdle form but is on the downgrade.
4
5th (4) (13/2 +54%) Aviles
6.5
13/2(+54%)
(4) Aviles 13/2, Fair hurdler who hasn't looked a natural over fences but jumped much better fitted with this headgear and ridden more positively when close second at Fakenham in April. Poor at Plumpton next time, though, and yard saddles a more appealing candidate in Call Off The Dogs. 11-race maiden with very mixed record; back from a break; hard to predict.
6
6th (6) (8/1 -14%) Flamelco
8
8/1(-14%)
(6) Flamelco 8/1, Shaped like he was ahead of his mark when runner-up here in February and having been well held at Huntingdon next time, he got back on track when fifth of 11 over this C&D in April. Faller back here on latest start a month later but definite chance if able to get it together jumping-wise. Sold out of Moore stable for £6,000 after falling in May; on good mark for new yard.
8
7th (8) (20/1 -471%) Royal Juniper
20
20/1(-471%)
(8) Royal Juniper 20/1, Chase winner at Wexford for Tony Martin last summer. No show first 3 starts for present connections (all over hurdles) but back on track returned to this sphere when 2½ lengths second to Call Off The Dogs over C&D (good) in May and now meets that rival on 4 lb better terms. Belied 33-1 odds when second to Call Off The Dogs over C&D in May; back from break.
2
8th (2) (5/2 +50%) Pure Theatre
2.5
5/2(+50%)
(2) Pure Theatre 5/2, Tasted success twice in mares' contests over hurdles during first half of last year. Efforts mixed thereafter but latest sixth of 11 in a Worcester handicap hurdle (23f, good) was creditable and she could be involved if her jumping passes the test now switched to fences. 2-8 over hurdles; ran okay last month, after a break; makes chasing debut today.
16:15 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
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Following a C&D success, CALL OFF THE DOGS only found a subsequent winner too good when bidding for a hat-trick here in June and this looks a good opportunity for him to make a winning return from a break. Supposedtobe is dropped 3lb on the back of a couple of placed efforts and he looks the biggest threat to the selection, ahead of course winner Pure Theatre.
It remains to be seen if ROYAL JUNIPER is able to back up his latest effort when following home Call Off The Dogs over this C&D at the end of May. That said, if he is able to do so he will have a real chance of reversing the placings with that rival on these revised terms. Flamelco's jumping has been an issue but the ability is there if he puts in a clean round, while chase debutante Pure Theatre and Supposedtobe both need a second look, too.
Call Off The Dogs was in good form here in the spring but his former stablemate FLAMELCO is on a good mark and worth chancing.
(1) Calshot Spit 3/1, Found only a well-handicapped rival too strong in 2m handicap at Stratford last month and successful on the level either side of that, drawing clear at Bath 10 days ago. Major player back hurdling. Chased home a big improver on handicap hurdle debut; big player off the small rise..
3
2nd (3) (4/1 +20%) Atreides
4
4/1(+20%)
(3) Atreides 4/1, Maiden but shaped better than the result on more than one occasion last term. Likely he needed the run on last month's return to action and better expected for in-form yard. Ran well for a long way on last month's reappearance and shouldn't be too far away..
4
3rd (4) (10/1 -11%) No Mean Feat
10
10/1(-11%)
(4) No Mean Feat 10/1, Got back on track for his new yard when second in handicap hurdles over C&D and at Cartmel this summer. Backward step returned to this venue 3 weeks ago. Twice a runner-up in June/July but below par over C&D latest; considered on peak efforts..
6
4th (6) (9/2 +50%) Greenways
4.5
9/2(+50%)
(6) Greenways 9/2, Modest form in bumpers/maiden hurdles and having attracted support, he failed to land a meaningful blow when fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (16.3f) a month ago. Stayed on for a respectable fourth on last month's handicap debut; place claims..
5
5th (5) (11/1 -38%) Martin Spirit
11
11/1(-38%)
(5) Martin Spirit 11/1, Winner over fences in France and, having had a wind op, opened his hurdles account with a comfortable success at Plumpton in March. Hurdles efforts since a bit disappointing but he did win on the level at Epsom in July and is fit from that code. Has found some spark in the blinkers on the Flat of late; interesting back over hurdles..
11
6th (11) (7/1 -27%) Go On Ya Goodthing
7
7/1(-27%)
(11) Go On Ya Goodthing 7/1, Modest maiden hurdler for David Brace and looked in need of the experience sent chasing by his new yard in recent weeks. Has a handy mark to exploit over timber. Modest maiden; offered more over fences on second start for stable latest but needs more..
10
7th (10) (33/1 -230%) Pyrrhic Dancer
33
33/1(-230%)
(10) Pyrrhic Dancer 33/1, Modest Flat winner (on the AW) who hasn't shown much over hurdles so far. May up his game now handicapping. Three-time AW winner; best watched unless strong in the market on handicap hurdle debut..
9
8th (9) (7/1 +72%) Miss Applejack
7
7/1(+72%)
(9) Miss Applejack 7/1, A fair bumper winner but it's yet to click over hurdles. Shaped promisingly on first start back from wind surgery last month; could figure..
2
9th (2) (40/1 -186%) Rubies Or Gold
40
40/1(-186%)
(2) Rubies Or Gold 40/1, Placed on the second of 2 starts in Irish bumpers (for Mags Mullins) and has shown promise in his qualifying runs. No immediate impact on handicap debut at Stratford but slight step up in trip can only help his cause. Well held on this month's handicap debut and has plenty to prove at present..
7
|PU| (7) (33/1 -230%) Wonderful Delight
33
33/1(-230%)
(7) Wonderful Delight 33/1, In good hands but no promise in his qualifying runs in early 2024. Handicap debut following a break fitted with cheekpieces. Needs to take a big step forward in the newly fitted cheekpieces on handicap debut..
12
|PU| (12) (40/1 -21%) Cellar Club
40
40/1(-21%)
(12) Cellar Club 40/1, Modest maiden hurdler who hasn't been showing enough to suggest a first success is on the cards here. Could improve for the new heagear but she's difficult to make a case for in current form..
16:50 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
CALSHOT SPIT is fancied to give weight and a beating to these rivals. Sheena West's gelding only found subsequent winner Got Grey too good on his handicap debut at Stratford last month and that solid display is wedged between two decisive victories on the Flat. Open to greater improvement, he is expected to have too much for the likes of Martin Spirit, who has also been in fine form on the level, and Atreides.
Having found only a well-backed stable switcher too good at Stratford, CALSHOP SPIT comfirmed he's in excellent order when an easy winner on the Flat at Bath 10 days ago. He's fancied to continue the good work, possibly at the chief expense of Go On Ya Goodthing (returned to timber) and Atreides.
Atrreides should be all the sharper for last month's return but that might not be enough to trouble the in-form CALSHOT SPIT (nap).
(9) Catboy 9/2, Has found his jumping holding him back over hurdles, fair fourth of 7 in handicap at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) 69 days ago. Cheekpieces go on now in his bid for a breakthrough success. Offered more on most recent start but needs to find improvement for cheekpieces.
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2nd (2) (4/1 -100%) Sanitiser
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(2) Sanitiser 4/1, Fairly useful handicapper on the Flat. Yet to strike over hurdles but has been knocking on the door this spring, good third at Huntingdon (15.8f) latest. Player. Posted a solid effort when second at Stratford last month; leading player..
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3rd (1) (4/1 -20%) Highway One O Five
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(1) Highway One O Five 4/1, Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle (6/4) at Huntingdon (19.6f, good) 152 days ago. Needs considering after a break in his bid for a maiden victory. Steadily progressive 5yo who was running well when last seen in April; player..
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4th (8) (18/1 -100%) Guinessed
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(8) Guinessed 18/1, Underwent breathing surgery before beating only one in novice hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) 6 months ago. Much more required on her handicap debut. Poor maiden who makes little appeal returning from a break on handicap debut..
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5th (5) (10/1 +50%) Joker De Thaix
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(5) Joker De Thaix 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden but he was pulled up on his handicap debut at Taunton (19f, soft) when last seen 6 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running on his return. Hard to gauge his ability but not entirely ruled out if ready to roll back from a break..
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6th (6) (28/1 -40%) Too Sharp
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(6) Too Sharp 28/1, Modest maiden hurdler. Only seventh of 10 in novice at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good to firm) 24 days ago so lots more is required with tongue strap back on for his handicap debut. Makes handicap debut but he's only shown minor promise and it's easy to look elsewhere..
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|F| (11) (33/1 +0%) Onnaroll
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(11) Onnaroll 33/1, Remains a maiden after 17 runs and only seventh of 9 in handicap chase here (19.5f, good) on his debut over fences 131 days ago. Reverts to hurdles with more needed. 17-race maiden and out of sorts when last seen in May; hard to recommend..
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|PU| (4) (2/1 +50%) Selectivelistening
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(4) Selectivelistening 2/1, Lightly-raced maiden who took a step forward when second of 12 in handicap hurdle here (21.8f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Holds solid claims. Improved since handicapping and was only denied late here latest; respected back in trip..
17:25 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
SELECTIVELISTENING is slowly but steadily getting the hang of things and posted a solid runner-up effort on just his second handicap start over an extended 2m5f here latest, when he led at the last before being headed on the run-in. Cutting back in distance today, he makes slightly more appeal than Sanitiser, who arrives fit from the Flat, and the returning Highway One O Five.
Not as competitive as the numbers suggest and SANITISER, who arrives fit from the Flat and on a handy-looking mark, is taken to gain a maiden success in this sphere. Selectivelistening is feared most on the back of his good recent second here, with Highway One O Five also worthy of respect.
Selectivelistening needs respecting but SANITISER has shown more than enough to suggest he can win a race of this nature.
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