November 08 / 12.50 Fontwell

12.50

Good

Broadsword Building Success Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4193.42
  • 2m 1f 162y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Broadsword Building Success Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3120-2

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper form featured a close second to Laurens Bay here in March when carrying a penalty for Kempton win; weighted to reverse placings with that rival and looks likely to build on Uttoxeter reappearance effort (second in maiden hurdle; 2m, good); respected.
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10th

3

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Electric Mason

11st 1lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Soundly beaten here in the Martin Pipe 12 months ago but second of 17 to today's Grade 1 Stayers' hopeful Ma Shantou back here (3m, good) in October; improved to win valuable race in another big field at Haydock (3m, good to soft) in November and should be raring to go today, with major chance.

10/1

2nd

12

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 208y

Class 2

14:55 Cheltenham

Electric Mason

10st 8lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Dual winner at Fontwell (2m1f/2m3f) as a novice hurdler last season; unable to land any sort of blow when making handicap debut at the Festival here (2m4f) in March and raced rather lazily when seventh (not beaten that far) at Sandown in April but this step up to 3m may unlock improvement; not ruled out.

20/1

7th

5

26th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 173y

Class 2

16:45 Sandown

Electric Mason

11st 6lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

raced lazily, in touch with leaders

12/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1-2 C BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed a plucky attitude to beat Electric Mason by half a length (on better terms) in heavy-ground bumper here in March; that success is flanked by second-place finishes in Irish point (good) and Stratford novice hurdle (2m, soft); solid chance.
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3rd

5

18th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 1

13:20 Windsor

Laurens Bay

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Winner of the EBF Final on last hurdles attempt and followed up, easily beating sole opponent, at Uttoxeter (3m, good) switched to chasing; subsequent effort, behind Salver and Doyen Quest at Sandown, leaves him with something to find.

14/1

1st

2

17th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 3

13:47 Uttoxeter

Laurens Bay

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

2-5 over hurdles last season, the latter success gained from a long way off the pace on handicap debut in valuable EBF Final at Sandown (2m4f, good to soft) in March; moves up in trip for this seasonal/chase debut; looks a very good prospect.

1/2

1st

9

8th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 173y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Laurens Bay

11st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Solid record at up to 2m1f on sharp/flat tracks under rules; unplaced favourite over 2m5f at stiff Ascot last time, leaving him with something to prove in this similar scenario.

20/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 8-

Last run: 265 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat form for current stable is below the standard he achieved in Ireland where his sole hurdles attempt proved disappointing; all in all, has enough to prove.
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4th

8

(5)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Gooloogong

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

C&D winner in May 2025 and 2026, latterly in clearcut style (from Now The Eagle) when 6-5 favourite on return from hurdling; back up 5lb now; third in this race last year and looks set for another prominent finish.

7/2

1st

1

(2)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Gooloogong

9st 12lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Not seen on the Flat since finishing first and third over C&D around this time last year; comes into this fit from hurdling, though, and should make his presence felt.

5/1

15th

18

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Gooloogong

11st 1lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: George Baker

In good form on AW Flat last spring and returned from an absence for 50-1 win on handicap hurdle debut at Kempton (2m, good to soft) in February; weakened quickly in the Imperial Cup at Sandown (soft) but perhaps a return to less testing ground may help.

22/1

Form: 6

Last run: 142 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Absent since showing some promise (finished sixth) in Worcester bumper in June; may do better but yard has a stronger chance with Electric Mason as things stand.
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3rd

1

8th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 4

16:15 Fontwell

Confinentic

12st 0lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Chris Gordon

Yet to hit top gear after four runs this season and was behind Ferret Jeeter when remote third at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft) last month but his fifth of 18 at Ascot (2m7f, good to soft) two starts ago came in a much stronger race than this; can't be ruled out.

8/1

3rd

3

9th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:30 Plumpton

Confinentic

11st 13lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Dual course winner (2m/2m4f); never looked dangerous when fifth of 18 at Ascot (2m7f, good to soft) last month but wasn't beaten far in the end, and this race is much less competitive; moves up in trip again; considered.

4/1

5th

16

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 123y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Confinentic

11st 1lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

2-5 over hurdles; dropped out very tamely on seasonal debut in December (2m5f) but shaped well before fading into sixth at Lingfield (2m3f, soft) last month; tries a new trip here; might still have potential.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0/14-4 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper form featured an easy win at Fakenham (good to soft) last November; disappointing favourite at Plumpton on the switch to hurdles but may improve with that experience under his belt.
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3rd

1

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

15:45 Plumpton

Ami Bondhu

11st 12lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

0-9 over hurdles but ran his best race this season with cheekpieces added when an 11l third of six over C&D two weeks ago on his first try at this far; should be thereabouts if repeating the effort.

13/2

3rd

5

9th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

14:15 Plumpton

Ami Bondhu

10st 13lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Nick Gifford

Still a maiden over hurdles but produced one of his best results over 2m5f, the longest distance he's tackled; modest third over 2m1f last time; combination of new trip and first-time headgear may have positive effect.

8/1

5

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

15:17 Stratford

Ami Bondhu

11st 10lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

0-6 over hurdles but ran well in all three handicaps last season, most recently when second (albeit well held) behind heavily backed rival at Fontwell (2m5f, soft) in February; at least each-way claims if ready to roll.

7/1

Form: 2/4-4

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 5yo who has shown ability in points and bumpers, the last twice for new stable; has frame possibilities on form but needs improvement to open his account.
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4th

2

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Desert Halo

11st 12lb

J: James Davies

T: Richard J Bandey

No joy in four goes over fences and made a winning return on his handicap debut in this sphere at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) in March; bumped into an improver when second at Hereford (2m, good) last month and should be on the premises.

6/1

2nd

6

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

14:45 Hereford

Desert Halo

11st 10lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Hasn't taken to fences this season but came right back to form reverting to hurdles last time, gaining a hard-fought win at Plumpton (2m, good to soft), his first success of any kind; handles most ground and 3lb rise leaves him still well treated on the pick of last season's hurdling form; leading contender.

4/1

1st

2

9th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

15:00 Plumpton

Desert Halo

11st 12lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Very well handicapped if judged on pick of last season's hurdling form but chasing has not gone to plan this term (four attempts) and his overall strike-rate is now 0-14; needs to turn a corner.

8/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 237 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten long way in Kempton bumper in March, having been easy to back; again the market may prove the best guide.
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9

20th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:05 Lingfield

Falstaff

10st 6lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

From a smart family but he's struggled in his four hurdle runs, including a Warwick handicap (2m3f, good to soft) last month; still early days for this 5yo but he needs plenty of progress on this step up to 2m7f.

14/1

8th

16

20th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Warwick

Falstaff

10st 13lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

Poor claims on form but he's from a smart family and may improve off an opening mark of just 79; check the betting for further guidance.

16/1

8th

16

20th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Warwick

Falstaff

10st 13lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

Poor claims on form but he's from a smart family and may improve off an opening mark of just 79; check the betting for further guidance.

16/1

Form:

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mixed results in Irish points (form figures FP3) and achieved little in Chepstow bumper last week; others preferred.
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11

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

17:20 Ffos Las

Atlantic Power

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Richenda Ford

Two wins this season, the latter at Lingfield (2m7f, heavy) in February; disappointed on latest outing and will have something to prove if the ground remains good but Sean Bowen is a good booking.

12/1

7

22nd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

15:50 Fontwell

Atlantic Power

10st 7lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Richenda Ford

Scored over C&D (good to soft) on seasonal debut in October and doubled his tally at Lingfield (2m7f, heavy) this month; still has a lowly mark after recent 5lb rise and ought to make his presence felt.

3/1

1st

5

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield

Atlantic Power

10st 3lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Richenda Ford

Another small personal best RPR when last of two to finish in a dramatic Fontwell contest over Christmas (2m3f; winner won again next time); mere replication of previous best on slower ground won't suffice.

9/2

Form: 53-

Last run: 285 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in two bumpers last winter, placed at this course (soft) latest; bare form is ordinary but he may be capable of improvement this term; each-way possibilities.
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3rd

9

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Kempton

Grenadier Jed

10st 6lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Upwardly mobile 6yo; won three handicaps in 2025 and posted another personal best when beaten a head at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) last month, pulling well clear of the third; strong candidate off just 2lb higher.

4/1

2nd

9

27th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 3

14:02 Chepstow

Grenadier Jed

11st 8lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Progressive 6yo who made it 3-3 in handicaps when keeping on strongly to lead close home on seasonal debut at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) in November; fell mid-race last month but remains very much of interest.

4/1

1st

4

27th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

14:25 Taunton

Grenadier Jed

11st 7lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Displayed big jolt of improvement on handicap debut 23 days ago, winning readily over C&D (soft); went up 8lb for that but could still have a lot more to offer; good chance.

7/4

40/1

Form: 487

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in bumper here in May; however, comfortably held in two novice hurdles last month and needs to improve.
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5th

5

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

16:55 Chepstow

Klic Boum

11st 9lb

J: Miss Eleanor Williams

T: Evan Williams

0-13 over hurdles but was very respectable second when upped to 3m at Ffos Las (heavy) a fortnight ago and might still have a bigger run in him over this sort of trip if the ground is slightly better.

10/1

2nd

4

30th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

14:50 Ffos Las

Klic Boum

11st 12lb

J: Miss Eleanor Williams

T: Evan Williams

Four thirds are the best he's managed from a bumper and 12 hurdle races, including off this mark when five ran over an extended 2m4f at Leicester (heavy) last time; that's the furthest he's been and he may well need a career best to win this; ridden this season by Eleanor Williams.

7/1

3rd

7

17th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

18:45 Ffos Las

Klic Boum

10st 8lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

raced in fourth, outpaced 2 out, rallied and went third run-in, kept on final 110yds, no match for first two

8/1

33/1

Form: 55

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat form has largely deteriorated in the last 12 months; shaped better than the bare result over C&D on hurdles debut but suffered a heavy defeat at Fakenham later in October.
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12th

4

26th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Tarbaan

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Amy Murphy

Four-time winner on the Flat who showed some promise when fifth of 11 on hurdles debut at Fontwell (2m2f, good to soft) last month, but has endured heavy defeats in both starts since; not out of the question he could bounce back on handicap debut, though.

16/1

12th

4

26th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Tarbaan

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Amy Murphy

Four-time winner on the Flat who showed some promise when fifth of 11 on hurdles debut at Fontwell (2m2f, good to soft) last month, but has endured heavy defeats in both starts since; not out of the question he could bounce back on handicap debut, though.

16/1

11th

13

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

12:50 Fontwell

Tarbaan

11st 4lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Amy Murphy

Flat form has largely deteriorated in the last 12 months; shaped better than the bare result over C&D on hurdles debut but suffered a heavy defeat at Fakenham later in October.

33/1

Form: P8

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Took nine attempts to get off the mark in points; has achieved very little in two attempts over hurdles.
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12

31st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:48 Lingfield

Killard Point

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Richenda Ford

Took nine attempts to get off the mark in points; achieved very little in his three hurdle races and a handicap chase, given wind surgery before the last named in December (3m1f); 9lb out of the handicap.

100/1

12

31st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:48 Lingfield

Killard Point

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Richenda Ford

Took nine attempts to get off the mark in points; achieved very little in his three hurdle races and a handicap chase, given wind surgery before the last named in December (3m1f); 9lb out of the handicap.

100/1

9

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 30y

Class 5

12:45 Wincanton

Killard Point

10st 2lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Richenda Ford

Took nine attempts to get off the mark in points; achieved nothing in three runs over hurdles; had a wind operation ahead of this switch to fences but very opposable.

20/1

Form: P/P-

Last run: 383 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Triple AW winner on Flat; unruly beforehand and pulled up in both hurdles attempts; something to prove back in this sphere.
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11th

9

(11)

12th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Capstan

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Lydia Richards

Polytrack hat-trick at 1m3f/1m4f this time last year (made all leg two/made most leg three); all but one of his starts since has been over 2m or over hurdles and he hasn't been finishing his races off, including following wind surgery last time.

20/1

10th

2

(3)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Capstan

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Lydia Richards

led

25/1

10th

2

(3)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Capstan

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Lydia Richards

led

25/1

Form: 7PP-P

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has achieved nothing in four runs; readily opposed.
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7th

6

24th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 11y

Class 5

16:53 Chepstow

Dont Cheddar Tear

11st 0lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Georgie Howell

took keen hold, held up in rear, always behind

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £4.00
Straight Forecast £3.71
Trifecta £34.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Electric Mason

RP RATINGS:

Laurens Bay

WEST COUNTRY:

Grenadier Jed

TOPSPEED:

Electric Mason

POSTDATA:

Electric Mason

The Times:

Electric Mason

Telegraph:

Electric Mason

The Guardian:

Electric Mason

Daily Mirror:

Electric Mason

Daily Record:

Electric Mason

LAMBOURN:

Laurens Bay

Daily Mail:

Laurens Bay

D Express:

Laurens Bay

The Sun:

Laurens Bay

The Star:

Laurens Bay