January 29 / 16.35 Fontwell

16.35

Good To Soft

Follow Vickers.Bet On Facebook Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £2614.08
  • 2m 1f 162y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Follow Vickers.Bet On Facebook Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 33

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed on last year's Irish point debut and in both subsequent bumpers, most recently when third of 11 at Plumpton (soft) last month; sets a fair standard on rules form and ought to be in the thick of things again.
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3rd

2

8th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 135y

Class 4

15:40 Fontwell

Duhallow Tommy

11st 11lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

Four chase wins, the latest from the front off reduced mark at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) in February; just a respectable third of five at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft) last month but could be hard to catch if able to dominate here.

5/4

3rd

4

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:15 Wincanton

Duhallow Tommy

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

Showed the benefit of a wind op when making all to exploit reduced mark at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) last month; went back up 8lb for that but this right-handed track should also suit; likely contender.

11/4

9/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 52

Last run: 87 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to useful Irish bumper/hurdle winner Red Jack; bettered mildly encouraging debut when second of ten at Thurles (yielding to soft) in November, after which he was sold for £65,000; likely to play a significant role on today's stable debut.
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4th

3

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

3m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Warwick

Spitalfield

11st 8lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Ended string of heavy defeats when third in first-time cheekpieces here (3m1f, good; handes soft) last month but didn't find much in the closing stages, and it's hard to tell whether he'll build on that performance.

11/2

3rd

1

4th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 5y

Class 5

15:50 Warwick

Spitalfield

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Only 1-24 and that win was nearly two years ago; he was in no form earlier this year and plenty depends on whether cheekpieces can trigger something; he's dropped to a good mark.

9/2

8th

9

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 4

15:50 Haydock

Spitalfield

11st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Sole win came off just 1lb higher in May 2024; some creditable efforts subsequently but his hurdling has often held him back and he's been tailed off all three starts since January.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£20,000 3yo; fourth foal; half-brother to same connections' fairly useful jumper Bit On The Side; dam bumper/useful jumps winner; in good hands and makes appeal on paper.
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9th

10

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

13:20 Aintree

Push The Button

11st 2lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Mark Walford

Made a good start over fences for new connections, winning at Carlisle (2m, good) in October and second in a Grade 2 novice at Ascot (2m3f, soft); mistakes crept in when below that level twice since and he now reverts to hurdling; sixth of 17 in this last year off an identical mark.

25/1

3rd

1

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 3

17:10 Kelso

Push The Button

11st 10lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Made a good start over fences for new connections, winning at Carlisle (2m, good) in October and finishing second in a Grade 2 novice at Ascot (2m3f, soft); let down by his jumping in competitive handicap at Cheltenham last time but he's in shallower waters here and should be thereabouts.

6/4

7th

1

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 2

12:05 Cheltenham

Push The Button

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Record of 122 switched to fences this term for new yard and the form has received a few boosts; ran well on the figures, albeit no match for winner, in Grade 2 at Ascot (2m3f, soft) most recently; brings solid claims back to handicap level.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a well-connected dam and was left clear to make winning Irish point debut last March; changed hands for £60,000 last summer; new stable has very good strike-rate in bumpers (17%); tongue-tie fitted.
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4

10th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

15:55 Newton Abbot

Townhill

11st 9lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: Tom Lacey

Three wins last year, the third coming over C&D (good) in June, when making all; not in the same form since but he's now 1lb below that last winning mark and could bounce back for a yard that was among the winners at Aintree on Saturday.

15/2

6th

4

10th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

15:55 Newton Abbot

Townhill

11st 9lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: Tom Lacey

prominent, lost position 3 out, weakened before 2 out

15/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; sister to stable's useful hurdlers Robin's Dream and Jerrash; dam placed bumpers/hurdle, sister to Gold Cup third Turpin Green; interesting newcomer; market may guide.
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9th

10

4th Mar 2023

Good

2m 0f 69y

Class 4

17:10 Newbury

Taras Light

11st 0lb

J: Jamie Moore

T: Gary Moore

Had a physical excuse (lost her action in the early stages, soon pulled up, found to be lame) at Ascot two weeks ago; showed signs of ability at Fontwell in January but that bare form gives her modest claims.

50/1

10

18th Feb 2023

Good

1m 7f 152y

Class 3

16:45 Ascot

Taras Light

11st 2lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary Moore

Third foal; sister to stable's useful hurdlers Robin's Dream and Jerrash; made low-key debut when well-held fifth at Fontwell (good to soft) last month and significant improvement is needed.

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam Flat/useful jumps winner for these connections, half-sister to Flat/hurdle winners Mr Burbidge and Mrs Burbidge; stable has very respectable 10% strike-rate in bumpers.
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3

27th Mar 2023

Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

13:30 Wincanton

Get With The Times

11st 5lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Neil Mulholland

First worthwhile form when finishing second at Newbury on Saturday but he was miles behind the winner and it's questionable what he achieved; placed at best if turned out again.

25/1

2nd

4

25th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 4

15:15 Newbury

Get With The Times

11st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Neil Mulholland

Uncompetitive in a bumper and two hurdles; probably one for modest handicaps at some point.

100/1

9th

6

13th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:50 Taunton

Get With The Times

11st 6lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Neil Mulholland

always towards rear, not fluent 2nd

66/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to Flat/useful hurdle/chase winner Tanikos and hurdle/chase winner Kosta Brava; stable 3-17 in bumpers during last five seasons; well worth a glance in the betting.
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7

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:10 Cartmel

Cocardier

11st 7lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Alan Jones

Safely held when 25-1 for handicap debut at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft) just over a year ago and not seen again since but remains very unexposed and is well worth keeping an eye on in the betting; tongue-tie added.

14/1

7

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:10 Cartmel

Cocardier

11st 7lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Alan Jones

Safely held when 25-1 for handicap debut at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft) just over a year ago and not seen again since but remains very unexposed and is well worth keeping an eye on in the betting; tongue-tie added.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam well held in French hurdles/chases, half-sister to useful Irish hurdler Sympa Des Flos and a French chase winner; stable's excellent 22% bumper strike-rate brings him into the equation.
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5th

9

17th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

2m 2f 110y

Class 3

14:15 Newton Abbot

Film DAction

10st 13lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Anthony Honeyball

Began career with two very disappointing runs (bumper/hurdle) but, following a wind op, fared considerably better when third at Ffos Las (2m, good) last month; that form already makes him a leading contender here, and he has plenty of scope for further progress.

15/8

3rd

4

8th Jun 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:20 Ffos Las

Film DAction

10st 9lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Anthony Honeyball

Disappointing favourite in bumper and pulled up in juvenile hurdle; however, had wind surgery since last run and now goes in tongue-tie; those factors may prompt a much better effort.

12/1

4

21st Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:05 Market Rasen

Film DAction

11st 0lb

J: Aidan Coleman

T: Anthony Honeyball

French-bred; sent off 2-1 favourite for Fontwell bumper in January but disappointed, finishing only eighth of 14, beaten 53l; stable in good form; should do better on hurdles debut.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
10,000euros 3yo; fourth foal; dam unraced sister to dual Welsh National winner Mountainous out of unraced half-sister to high-class staying hurdlers Bannow Bay and Mighty Moss; one of two newcomers from this stable.
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5

22nd Aug 2024

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

17:30 Newton Abbot

Mountain Bay

11st 5lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Seamus Mullins

Tailed off in first-time cheekpieces (retained) last month and now 0-9 over hurdles, but lost out only narrowly to a progressive rival at Fakenham (2m7f, good) two runs ago; has possibilities if suited by this new trip.

12/1

6th

2

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

17:00 Stratford

Mountain Bay

11st 10lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Seamus Mullins

raced in second, hit 2nd, lost position 2 out, weakened before last

5/1

2

2nd Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

14:35 Fakenham

Mountain Bay

11st 2lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Seamus Mullins

Nine-race maiden; pulled up over C&D in February (soft; only run at this trip); fared better on good ground here last time when a creditable third over 2m4f; stamina to prove; each-way chance.

7/1

Form: 6

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Horse

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a useful bumper/hurdle winner for his owner but made low-key debut when well-held sixth at Plumpton (soft; about 25l behind Duhallow Tommy) last month.
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10th

6

20th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 4

13:30 Lingfield

First Offence

11st 6lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Out of a useful bumper/hurdle winner for his owner but he's been beaten 31l or more in two bumpers this winter; this step up in trip should help but he needs a transformation on his hurdling debut.

66/1

10th

4

29th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

16:35 Fontwell

First Offence

11st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Out of a useful bumper/hurdle winner for his owner but made low-key debut when well-held sixth at Plumpton (soft; about 25l behind Duhallow Tommy) last month.

25/1

6th

5

20th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 1f 164y

Class 5

15:35 Plumpton

First Offence

11st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

midfield, pushed along early

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; half-brother to useful French chaser Motu Fareone and hurdle winner Hit And Run; third in two maiden points last spring, after which he was bought for £5,000; stable 0-9 in bumpers during last five seasons.
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5

8th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 4

16:15 Fontwell

Vendant

10st 3lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Richard Rowe

0-8 over hurdles but returned from 11-month break with fairly good second here (2m5f, good to soft; no match for winner) 12 days ago and could plausibly still have untapped potential over this longer trip.

9/1

2nd

5

27th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

15:00 Fontwell

Vendant

10st 11lb

J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker

T: Richard Rowe

Very nearly won over C&D last January and that was only three starts ago; feasible excuses since then as probably failed to stay 3m1f and then bled here when last seen a year ago; ability respected but there are wellbeing issues after so long out.

13/2

6

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

18:47 Fontwell

Vendant

11st 4lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Richard Rowe

held up in rear, pulled up before 6th, race voided

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£30,000 3yo; third foal; half-brother to a Slovakian Flat winner; dam Slovakian Flat/Italian hurdle winner, half-sister to bumper/hurdle winner Arabic History and to three useful AW/dirt sprinters; stable not known for winning bumpers.
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12th

3

29th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

16:35 Fontwell

Escapefromalcatraz

11st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Andy Irvine

£30,000 3yo; third foal; half-brother to a Slovakian Flat winner; dam Slovakian Flat/Italian hurdle winner, half-sister to bumper/hurdle winner Arabic History and to three useful AW/dirt sprinters; stable not known for winning bumpers.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam fair hurdle/chase winner for these connections, sister to chase winner Seventh Hussar; trainer has occasional bumper winners, and also introduces Mountain Bay in this race.
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12

9th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Kempton

Time To Smile

11st 5lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Noel Williams

Showed no significant promise in a bumper and two maiden hurdles (1m7f/2m) for Seamus Mullins; upped in trip for stable debut.

100/1

13

28th Apr 2023

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 5

17:50 Chepstow

Time To Smile

11st 4lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Seamus Mullins

Dam fair hurdle/chase winner for these connections; pulled up when 80-1 for a Fontwell bumper and remote last when 250-1 for a Wincanton maiden hurdle.

50/1

11th

7

27th Mar 2023

Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

13:30 Wincanton

Time To Smile

11st 5lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Seamus Mullins

Dam fair hurdle/chase winner for these connections; 80-1 for a Fontwell bumper and was pulled up after racing in rear throughout.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eighth foal; half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser Tara Rose and fair chaser Dalkingstown; dam 2m hurdle winner; sports headgear on debut, which is rather unnerving.
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10

29th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

16:35 Fontwell

Reflect

10st 9lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Seamus Durack

Eighth foal; half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser Tara Rose and fair chaser Dalkingstown; dam 2m hurdle winner; sports headgear on debut, which is rather unnerving.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £22.20
Straight Forecast £23.93
Trifecta £112.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Duhallow Tommy

WEST COUNTRY:

Spitalfield

Daily Mirror:

Film D'Action

The Times:

Townhill

D Express:

Push The Button

The Star:

Film D'Action

The Sun:

Spitalfield

Daily Record:

Spitalfield

Telegraph:

Townhill

RP Ratings:

Duhallow Tommy

TOPSPEED:

Duhallow Tommy

POSTDATA:

Duhallow Tommy