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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4th

3

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

19:33 Fontwell

Aggagio

11st 12lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Last month's down-the-field finish in a valuable Flat marathon is easily overlooked and he reverts to hurdling on an attractive mark but he's on the downgrade and has become inconsistent; soundly beaten twice in cheekpieces last season and now tries blinkers; hard to predict.

7/1

11th

16

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 137y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Aggagio

8st 2lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

All British Flat wins (five of them) have been at Goodwood but the last four were on soft ground, latest in June 2025; sixth in this race in 2023 and fifth last year, both on soft; last August saw his only run on good to firm in the last three years and he wasn't discredited, but he needs to step up on this year's efforts, particularly as he's 4lb out of the handicap.

20/1

6th

6

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Sandown

Aggagio

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Ran creditably in sole Sandown attempt (four years ago) but is still seeking a first British Flat success away from Goodwood; modest third there last time in a race he'd won in 2022.

8/1

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

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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