November 13 / 14.40 Fontwell

14.40

Good To Soft

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  • 2m 1f 162y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 4F00-5 CD BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 12st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Began last season with two wins over hurdles (the second in this race off this mark); ran in some competitive races after and his reappearance defeat was on his chase debut; has a big run in him back hurdling.
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2

7th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 3

14:50 Ludlow

Quinta Do Mar

12st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Ben Pauling

Has run here just the once and it was a win, over hurdles in 2021; 1-4 over fences last term and ran well (after wind surgery) back over hurdles on reappearance this season, before a heavy defeat in hot race last month; back chasing today, probably in need of a career best.

7/1

16th

6

13th Jan 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:42 Kempton

Quinta Do Mar

11st 6lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

Ran respectably at Exeter on seasonal debut; disputing third place when final-flight faller in this race in 2022 but folded tamely in it last year; more exposed than many of these rivals.

16/1

3rd

1

21st Dec 2023

Soft

2m 2f 111y

Class 3

14:25 Exeter

Quinta Do Mar

12st 0lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Mixed hurdling with chasing last season, winning in both disciplines; had wind operation during his break but he's on a tough mark and would prefer good ground.

10/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3231-2 BF

Last run: 190 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Two wins over hurdles last season, the handicap off just 4lb lower; only second off this mark at Warwick but the winner is capable on his day; has to be of interest here given the stable's current form and the benefit of Freddie Gingell's hefty claim.
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5th

5

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 2

16:25 Ayr

Irish Hill

11st 6lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Paul Nicholls

prominent behind clear leader

8/1

5th

5

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 2

16:25 Ayr

Irish Hill

11st 6lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Paul Nicholls

prominent behind clear leader

8/1

4th

4

15th Mar 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:45 Kempton

Irish Hill

11st 11lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Paul Nicholls

pressed leader

7/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 1344-3

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Dual Taunton winner in January (soft/good to soft); consistent in defeat since without looking ahead of her mark; needs to find something extra.
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5th

1

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

19:20 Stratford

Amelias Dance

12st 0lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Robert Walford

Runner-up five times last season but not at best when well-held fourth at Taunton (2m, soft) in March; pulled up after a bad early mistake at Kempton last month.

5/1

5th

1

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

19:20 Stratford

Amelias Dance

12st 0lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Robert Walford

led, pressed leader when headed 2nd, led last (usual 2 out), headed home turn, weakened final 110yds

5/1

4

22nd Apr 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton

Amelias Dance

11st 12lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

midfield, bad mistake and almost fell 3rd, soon pulled up quickly

14/1

Form: 17-130 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
A fifth success over hurdles when winning easily off 4lb lower at Plumpton in May; current mark is challenging and he was well held at Cheltenham last time.
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1st

2

1st Sep 2023

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

15:38 Fontwell

Thibault

11st 12lb

J: Jamie Moore

T: Adam West

set steady pace, increased tempo after 3 out, ridden when faced challenge after 2 out, kept on well final 110yds

5/1

5th

3

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

20:23 Salisbury

Thibault

10st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Adam West

Versatile ground-wise; multiple wins for yard include a 2m handicap on the Flat at Chepstow in April 2022 but his latest win was over hurdles that May and he hasn't shone so far this year; others more obvious.

12/1

Form: 54P-85 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Never really fired for his previous British yard and joined this one for £5,000; he was a winner in France and suffered bad interference three out when a remote fifth in this first-time headgear combination at Plumpton (2m; easy to back at 16-1); may do better.
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14

26th Dec 2022

Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

14:38 Wincanton

Illico Des Places

11st 3lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Never really fired for his previous British yard and joined this one for £5,000; well held in his two runs since but he was a winner in France and these softer conditions could make a difference; respected.

20/1

5th

8

13th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 3

14:40 Fontwell

Illico Des Places

10st 3lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Robert Walford

took keen hold, in rear, not fluent 1st, headway after 3 out, pushed along and in touch with leaders when mistake 2 out, beaten when not fluent last

20/1

5/1

Form: 72114- C

Last run: 210 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won twice over hurdles in March and a mistake at the wrong time scuppered his hat-trick bid; probably remains on a fair mark and, until Ascot last month (finished last of five), he had also been going great guns on the Flat; respected.
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5th

3

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Goodwood

Aggagio

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Well held over hurdles in last three runs but he's won plenty under both codes including three over C&D; still 3lb higher than for his win here last June but he needs watching in market back on the Flat; effective on good/good to firm but most of his wins have come on slow ground.

8/1

3rd

4

14th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

14:00 Fontwell

Aggagio

11st 9lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won plenty under both codes, including over C&D, and has slid to an attractive mark; this is less competitive than the races he's been contesting of late and he's one of the likelier winners back up in trip.

3/1

7th

8

20th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Warwick

Aggagio

11st 7lb

J: Ben Pollard

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five-time hurdle winner who returned to form with clear second at Leicester (1m7f, heavy) in December; only seventh of 12 at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) but didn't run badly and he's not discounted.

10/1

Form: 43511- CD

Last run: 219 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Two comfortable handicap wins on good ground back in the spring, the latest over C&D after escaping a penalty; now 12lb higher but perhaps a greater concern should be some modest recent efforts on the Flat.
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7

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 3

15:45 Fontwell

Gold Souk

10st 2lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Daniel Steele

Returned from long absence with three very underwhelming runs in low-grade Flat handicaps this year and is 12lb out of the weights for this first hurdling start since February 2023; has too much to prove.

100/1

8th

9

(2)

25th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Gold Souk

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Daniel Steele

6-50 (Flat/hurdles); respected on old form but finished down the field in his two starts following a long absence; back up in trip; best watched.

33/1

Form: /13P6- CD

Last run: 216 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
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4th

5

1st May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Warwick

Hystery Bere

11st 12lb

J: Mr Joe Neal

T: J Neal

2m novice handicap winner here three years ago to the day (good; RPR 129), and several decent placed efforts after; able schoolmaster for Joe Neal in novice rider points lately, getting there in time at Kimble (3m, good to firm) but not quite last time; others a bit more persuasive.

20/1

4th

4

29th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

14:23 Newton Abbot

Hystery Bere

11st 12lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

Numerous placings since his successful chase debut at Warwick (2m, good) in May 2023, but pulled up at Huntingdon (3m, good) when last seen in April; has won fresh, but a speed test like this may not be ideal for him now.

5/1

4th

4

29th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

14:23 Newton Abbot

Hystery Bere

11st 12lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

Numerous placings since his successful chase debut at Warwick (2m, good) in May 2023, but pulled up at Huntingdon (3m, good) when last seen in April; has won fresh, but a speed test like this may not be ideal for him now.

5/1

Form: 63F4/3 C

Last run: 179 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who ran okay in maiden hurdles without suggesting this mark for his handicap debut is a gift; ran in snatches last time before keeping on; others appeal more.
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6th

8

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 2f 140y

Class 4

14:15 Market Rasen

Masteroftheheights

11st 6lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Milton Harris

in touch with leaders on outer, lost position when not fluent 5th, reminders after 6th

50/1

3

4th Dec 2022

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

12:45 Huntingdon

Masteroftheheights

11st 8lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Milton Harris

held up in last, slow jump 1st, refused 2nd

16/1

6

13th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 3

14:40 Fontwell

Masteroftheheights

10st 6lb

J: Mitchell Bastyan

T: Milton Harris

in touch with leaders 1st, fell 2nd

8/1

Non-runners

Hystery Bere

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £12.90
Straight Forecast £13.63
Tricast £107.81
Trifecta £63.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Irish Hill

RP Ratings:

Quinta Do Mar

Daily Mirror:

Gold Souk

WEST COUNTRY:

Irish Hill

The Times:

Irish Hill

Telegraph:

Irish Hill

Daily Mail:

Irish Hill

D Express:

Irish Hill

The Sun:

Irish Hill

The Star:

Irish Hill

Daily Record:

Irish Hill

TOPSPEED:

Quinta Do Mar

POSTDATA:

Quinta Do Mar