October 19 / 13.47 Fontwell

13.47

Good

Cazoo Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4901.4
  • 2m 3f 49y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
SKY
View Course
Cazoo Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £1.23
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 292/F2 BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Very promising earlier in his career but he's still a maiden over jumps; beaten favourite on three of his last four starts over hurdles, making mistakes when odds-on at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) last month; clearly a contender on form but excuses are wearing thin.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

2nd Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 3

15:07 Newton Abbot

Time Flies By

11st 10lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

led, not fluent 12th, headed 2 out, soon outpaced, slow jump last, lost second post

10/11

1st

3

22nd Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Ffos Las

Time Flies By

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Made very bright start to career in bumpers in autumn 2019 but lightly raced since and hasn't fulfilled his potential over hurdles; justified short odds in run-of-the-mill Fontwell maiden (2m3f, good) in October but has a lot more on his plate on this return to handicap company.

3/1

10

12th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Cheltenham

Time Flies By

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

6/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 4-4

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for £105,000 after finishing runner-up in an Irish point and he wasn't beaten far when favourite for a Taunton bumper (good) in April; however, he was weak in the market and folded tamely when 26l fourth of seven in Worcester novice (2m, good; 17-2) on hurdling debut two weeks ago; more required to make an impact here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 4

14:50 Chepstow

Camulus

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Won his final two starts last season and he made it 3-8 over fences when completing a hat-trick over 3m1f at Wincanton (the vet reported he was treated for post-race ataxia) on his comeback in February; up another 4lb but he seems versatile ground-wise and is open to more progress as a staying chaser; key player.

5/2

1st

4

14th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

16:00 Wincanton

Camulus

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Made his breakthrough in a chase handicap at Leicester (2m6f, soft) last January and he completed a double at Taunton (2m7f, good to soft) the following month; has been absent since then but he still looks feasibly treated and should have more to offer in this sphere; needs a close look on comeback.

7/2

Form: 5

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful Flat-racer who won over 1m6f in June (RPR 89), but he was beaten 25l when fifth of 12 at Stratford on hurdling debut 16 days ago, fading; improvement is possible but necessary.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

30th Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

13:00 Chepstow

Dancing Harry

11st 2lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Roger Teal

Fairly useful on the Flat but 0-6 over hurdles; ran well when fifth on return to this sphere at Taunton (2m, good to soft) last month but was below that form on his latest outing and his stamina heads into unknown territory here; others preferred.

10/1

6th

1

12th Jan 2024

Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

14:30 Wincanton

Dancing Harry

11st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Roger Teal

prominent, disputing second after 3 out, lost position after 2 out, weakened approaching last

8/1

Form: 83

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in one of four starts in Irish points; just modest form in two attempts over hurdles, beaten 42l on latest; has plenty to find.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

21st Dec 2022

Soft

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Lingfield

Doyen Street

10st 8lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Clare Hobson

Down the field in his two handicaps (2m4f on good; 33-1 for both) and pulled up in a point on the only previous occasion he has encountered soft ground; hard to enthuse over.

25/1

8th

8

29th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:35 Southwell

Doyen Street

10st 13lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Clare Hobson

towards rear

33/1

6

8th Nov 2022

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

16:07 Huntingdon

Doyen Street

11st 3lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Clare Hobson

Placed in one of four starts in Irish points; maiden form over hurdles is none too convincing.

16/1

Form: 245-33

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in bumpers last season but well-held third in two uncompetitive novice hurdles this term; improvement required.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

10

19th Oct 2022

Good

2m 3f 49y

Class 4

13:47 Fontwell

Bonnet

10st 9lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: George Baker

prominent, pressed leader from 4th, bad mistake 6th, pushed along and lost position before 2 out, weakened run-in

33/1

3rd

6

27th Sep 2022

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:46 Southwell

Bonnet

10st 2lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: George Baker

held up in behind leaders, chased clear leader 3rd, lost second from 2 out

25/1

3rd

4

23rd Aug 2022

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

17:00 Fontwell

Bonnet

10st 3lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: George Baker

prominent, ridden after 3 out, soon held, weakened after 2 out

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 442-

Last run: 233 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gradually got better in bumpers last season, close second of six at Plumpton (2m1f, good to soft) in February; bred for jumping and represents a stable having an excellent autumn; interesting hurdling debutant.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form: 4

Last run: 159 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m point-to-point bumper last November and he was beaten off only late on when fourth at Aintree (wore tongue-strap) in the spring; has joined a top stable (also represented by William Of York) and he's one to consider on his hurdling debut, especially if the market speaks in his favour.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

14:25 Uttoxeter

Santos Blue

11st 8lb

J: Ben Sutton

T: Olly Murphy

Did well for Dan Skelton and posted best effort for new stable when second behind easy winner at Sandown (2m7f, heavy) last time; however, likely needs a new level of form to go one better.

14/1

2nd

1

31st Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 103y

Class 1

15:10 Sandown

Santos Blue

12st 0lb

J: Ben Sutton

T: Olly Murphy

Successful six times under regular rider Ben Sutton, including on heavy going at Uttoxeter in 2024 and over 3m at Newbury last February; the latter was his final start for Dan Skelton and he's been well beaten this term on both runs for new yard; needs a career best to win this.

11/1

1st

2

8th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 3

13:50 Newbury

Santos Blue

12st 0lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: Dan Skelton

towards rear

11/1

Form: 7/

Last run: 599 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
6-1 when midfield in a bumper at Kempton (2m, good) in February 2021; now makes hurdling debut after a long absence; jumps-bred, likely to have been well prepared and could start making up for lost time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

William Of York

11st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Rebecca Menzies

Has won three times over hurdles and three times over fences, but was disappointing back over hurdles with a visor (retained) instead of cheekpieces at Hexham last time (2m7f, good; 40-1).

50/1

13th

1

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

William Of York

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won three handicap chases on the trot in 2024; has struggled to finish since; may fare better back over hurdles with visor tried.

16/1

Form: 62- BF

Last run: 217 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Displayed significant promise on both hurdling starts (2m2f) in France last season, latterly when second of 11 on heavy ground in March; likely to encounter much quicker ground on this first outing since changing hands for 155,000euros but needs to be taken seriously in a first-time hood.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

4th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

17:25 Huntingdon

Icare Grandchamp

11st 7lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Landed his third success over fences at Plumpton (2m1f, soft) in February; shaped as if his stamina gave out when third of five finishers here (2m4f, good to soft) last month; may be worth another chance back in trip on better ground.

4/1

3rd

6

1st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 3

14:45 Huntingdon

Icare Grandchamp

10st 6lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Justified favouritism at Plumpton (soft) dropped back to 2m1f last time, building on a solid Haydock effort and taking chase record to 3-8; versatile and steadily progressive sort who gained his other wins over 2m4f/2m5f on good ground; respected.

7/4

1st

4

9th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 219y

Class 4

15:15 Plumpton

Icare Grandchamp

11st 2lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Seven runs over fences have produced two wins and as many seconds; bumped into a progressive rival last time at Haydock (2m4f, good to soft) and should have a part to play.

11/8

Form: P

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-5 on the Flat in Ireland for Joseph O'Brien; pulled up at 50-1 on C&D hurdling debut 18 days ago; difficult to recommend.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

19th Oct 2022

Good

2m 3f 49y

Class 4

13:47 Fontwell

Vinland

11st 2lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Michael Madgwick

disputed lead, lost position and prominent before 3rd, in rear before 5th, shaken up before 7th, pushed along when detached after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out

50/1

6

1st Oct 2022

Good

2m 3f 49y

Class 4

14:00 Fontwell

Vinland

10st 12lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Michael Madgwick

prominent, hampered 7th, soon pulled up

40/1

Non-runners

Forest Jump, Santos Blue, William Of York, Icare Grandchamp

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £5.00
Straight Forecast £4.46
Trifecta £7.70

Selections

RP Ratings:

Time Flies By

SPOTLIGHT:

Icare Grandchamp

The Times:

Dancing Harry

The Guardian:

Icare Grandchamp

Daily Express:

Icare Grandchamp

Daily Mirror:

Icare Grandchamp

The Star:

Icare Grandchamp

POSTDATA:

Time Flies By

LAMBOURN:

Time Flies By

Telegraph:

Time Flies By

Daily Mail:

Time Flies By

The Sun:

Time Flies By

Daily Record:

Time Flies By