May 07 / 19.10 Fontwell

19.10

Good

bet365 Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4066.37
  • 3m 1f 166y
  • Class 4
  • 5 runners
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bet365 Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

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5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 11312- D

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Generally progressive, for all that he couldn't confirm Wincanton placings with the runner-up at Fakenham a month ago (2m7f, good); raised 3lb for that defeat but must have every chance.
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2

10th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 59y

Class 5

15:38 Sedgefield

Jongleur DEtoiles

11st 9lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Multiple hurdles winner at up to 3m2f, including on a sound surface; 0-6 over fences but went very close having looked the likely winner at Doncaster (3m2f, good to soft) latest; big player from an unchanged mark, if repeating that effort.

13/8

2nd

2

13th Mar 2026

Good

3m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:39 Doncaster

Jongleur DEtoiles

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Two wins over hurdles last season (3m/3m2f, good/good to soft); has failed to finish in three of his five starts over fences, best run when second at Taunton in December (2m7f, good); could go well but a bit risky.

13/2

7/2

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 1232V- CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Two average efforts over fences before contesting a hurdle that was voided here 12 days ago (went off at 6-1); he's a C&D winner on a competitive mark and tries new headgear.
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4th

7

20th Jul 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

16:42 Newton Abbot

Dear Ralphy

11st 1lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Several good efforts in defeat since 3m2f win at Fontwell (good) in June 2024, although his form did dip over C&D last time out; versatile regarding the ground and can be competitive on the earlier runs.

5/1

6

24th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

20:27 Newton Abbot

Dear Ralphy

11st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Generally consistent 9yo who has found one too good on his last four starts, including when turned over at short odds latest; still 7lb above last summer's win and, while he should be thereabouts again, he'll likely prove vulnerable to less-exposed rivals for the win.

5/1

2nd

3

26th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 4

14:01 Huntingdon

Dear Ralphy

11st 2lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Anthony Honeyball

Largely consistent 9yo who lost out only by a head in first-time visor at Fontwell (3m2f, good) 19 days ago and again ran well when second over C&D (good) on Tuesday; Chad Bament looks excellent value for his 8lb claim against other conditional riders today; major player.

2/1

Form: 12634- D

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won three on the bounce over hurdles last summer at about 3m2f (all on good ground); remains on a fair mark and chase career soon aborted after two attempts.
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4

25th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:30 Cartmel

Saint Bibiana

11st 0lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Georgina Nicholls

The four-timer came up short when a close second to Pounding Poet over 2m7f at Uttoxeter (good) but that was no backward step; a 2lb nudge does her no favours but this C&D winner is shortlisted.

100/30

3

27th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

15:37 Uttoxeter

Saint Bibiana

10st 12lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Georgina Nicholls

Progressive mare who kept on resolutely to win similar race to this over C&D (good; first-time cheekpieces) last month and has now won three in a row; another 7lb higher today but still makes obvious appeal.

4/1

12

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

13:30 Uttoxeter

Saint Bibiana

10st 8lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Georgina Nicholls

Completed a hat-trick early last season and better than ever on her latest two starts for wins at Huntingdon (3m1f, good) and Warwick (3m2f, good); up 6lb into a much more competitive race and wears first-time cheekpieces after a fairly workmanlike display from the front last time.

11/2

Form: P415P-

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Dominated from the front at Fakenham (2m7f, good) in January but disappointing in his two subsequent runs; hard to know what to expect but has the form to feature.
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1st

7

6th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

19:42 Fontwell

Mersey Street

10st 13lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won at Sedgefield (2m3f, good to soft) in February and was runner-up on his return visit over 2m5f two weeks later; looks interesting on that form but he needs to bounce back from a heavy defeat at Carlisle in March.

12/1

7th

13

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

16:27 Carlisle

Mersey Street

10st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Sound performances (won then good second) at Sedgefield last month, while leaving the impression this return to a right-handed track will prove ideal; may still have more to offer over fences; in the mix.

10/1

2nd

3

19th Feb 2026

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

16:17 Sedgefield

Mersey Street

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Decisive winner over 2m3f here last time (good to soft); this longer trip will suit (has won over 3m1f) and should go well despite 6lb rise.

13/8

Form: 2U331- C

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Has form in the mud but coped fine with the good ground when winning at Huntingdon (3m1f) where the front two came a long way clear; 7lb higher for this with Sean O'Connor again claiming his 7lb; solid chance.
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6th

5

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

16:39 Chepstow

Bobalot

11st 7lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Laura Horsfall

Well beaten before last-fence refusal on latest outing in February but has a largely consistent record over hurdles; will be suited by the trip/ground and has slipped to a good mark; each-way claims at least.

8/1

1

17th Feb 2026

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

14:30 Market Rasen

Bobalot

12st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Laura Horsfall

Has won three times over hurdles and finished third for the fourth successive time in that sphere at Southwell (3m, good to soft) 15 days ago; back over fences after a couple of failed attempts in November 2023 but tends to find at least one too good.

9/1

3rd

2

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:27 Southwell

Bobalot

11st 11lb

J: Mr Sean O’Connor

T: Laura Horsfall

Huntingdon winner in April (3m1f, good); fair runs over this trip on good to soft/soft/heavy on last three starts; each-way chance

9/1

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Straight Forecast £10.84
Trifecta £34.40

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