February 06 / 16.30 Fontwell

16.30

Good To Soft

At The Races App Expert Tips Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4330.42
  • 2m 1f 162y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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At The Races App Expert Tips Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 68P-19 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Has a point to prove after last month's disappointing effort at Huntingdon but was far too good for Sambezi when scoring on stable debut at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft) two starts ago and could still have a lot more to offer for Harry Fry.
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2nd

4

23rd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

15:30 Fontwell

Monjules

11st 5lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: Harry Fry

His form has deteriorated and he was only eighth at Wincanton last month; however, he had shown spark when third at Taunton in November following a break, and he's not ruled out now back at the scene of his last two wins.

12/1

8th

9

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

14:35 Wincanton

Monjules

11st 5lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Harry Fry

midfield, headway before 3rd

20/1

8th

9

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

14:35 Wincanton

Monjules

11st 5lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Harry Fry

midfield, headway before 3rd

20/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -28523 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his C&D maiden win in March 2021 but chased home Monjules at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) in December and also ran well when third at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) on Boxing Day; respected.
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2nd

5

19th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

20:30 Huntingdon

Sambezi

11st 12lb

J: Mr Charlie Case

T: Mrs L Pomfret

Fair hurdler in his prime; returned to form when dead-heating with good hunter chaser in two-runner point in March and backed up that performance with very respectable third in Garthorpe open (3m, good; tongue-tie/cheekpieces refitted) last month; one to consider.

14/1

3

15th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

18:10 Fontwell

Sambezi

11st 8lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Oliver Signy

Dual course winner, including at this trip (good to soft), but without a win since May 2023; inconsistent this year, a respectable run over C&D (good) in March coming in between two lesser efforts, including when favourite last time; tends to go well here but probably not the percentage call.

6/1

3

15th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

18:10 Fontwell

Sambezi

11st 8lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Oliver Signy

Dual course winner, including at this trip (good to soft), but without a win since May 2023; inconsistent this year, a respectable run over C&D (good) in March coming in between two lesser efforts, including when favourite last time; tends to go well here but probably not the percentage call.

6/1

9/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 35/2-4

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
0-5 over hurdles but ran well for a long way when fourth over C&D (good; just behind Gorcombe Moonshine) on seasonal/stable debut in December and wasn't disgraced on the Flat last month; could have a say.
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4th

2

(5)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Tamaris

9st 13lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Absent since justifying favouritism off only 1lb lower at Wolverhampton (won going away; stable debut) in April 2024 to complete a 2m double; major player provided he returns in similar form; the market signals may offer further guidance.

11/4

Form: 1P8-4P

Last run: 37 days

W: 12st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 7yo who was very respectable fourth on seasonal debut at Exeter (2m2f, good to soft) in November, despite jumping left throughout; flopped at Newbury on New Year's Eve but drops from Class 3 today and will be hard to beat in this grade if back on song.
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6

22nd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

14:50 Chepstow

Petticoat Lucy

11st 8lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Launched chasing career with two convincing wins last year (2m5f/2m3f); not much has gone to plan since but she may not have handled the heavy ground on last month's seasonal debut and may yet bounce back; new trip.

16/1

6

22nd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

14:50 Chepstow

Petticoat Lucy

11st 8lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Launched chasing career with two convincing wins last year (2m5f/2m3f); not much has gone to plan since but she may not have handled the heavy ground on last month's seasonal debut and may yet bounce back; new trip.

16/1

6

19th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 4f 205y

Class 4

14:20 Stratford

Petticoat Lucy

11st 4lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Absent since suffering early mishap at Cheltenham last December but won readily at Exeter (2m3f, good to soft) when fresh a year ago and is only 1lb higher today; must be considered.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3-7141

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner this season; competes off career-high mark here but did it fairly comfortably at Taunton (2m, soft) four weeks ago and ought to make her presence felt.
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10th

12

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

16:50 Wincanton

Sawpit Sienna

10st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Samuel Drinkwater

11yo mare who has not won in over two years and was tailed off at Taunton (2m3f, good) last month; others are preferred.

16/1

10th

10

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

17:10 Taunton

Sawpit Sienna

10st 2lb

J: Miss Clara Brewitt

T: Samuel Drinkwater

A dual course scorer but this veteran mare came in last of five in 2m Lingfield handicap last month; others are preferred.

16/1

5th

6

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:35 Lingfield

Sawpit Sienna

10st 2lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Not lasting out over longer trips this term, so return to 2m makes sense, but it's over five years since she was last able to win outside mares-only company; 6lb out of the weights.

16/1

Form: P-6526 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Very disappointing favourite in Wincanton race won by Force De Frap last month and now 0-8 over hurdles, but ran big race from the front when second over C&D (good) in first-time cheekpieces in December and has the headgear refitted today; 2lb out of the weights.
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4th

5

24th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:55 Fontwell

Gorcombe Moonshine

10st 7lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Gave very good account when close second over C&D (good to soft) last month and subsequent fifth of 12 over C&D (good) was perfectly respectable but his overall strike-rate is just 1-35 and others appeal more.

5/1

5th

9

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

19:20 Fontwell

Gorcombe Moonshine

10st 11lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Just 1-34 under rules but the win came here (in 2023) and he went very close to a second course success 16 days ago, going down by only a head over this trip on good to soft; another who could be involved in the finish.

5/1

2nd

7

8th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:47 Fontwell

Gorcombe Moonshine

10st 5lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Robert Walford

Just 1-33 under rules but the win came here (in 2023) and he gave a good account when second from out of the weights at Hereford (2m5f, good) last month, after a break; could have a say.

6/1

Form: 962225

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Second three consecutive times on good ground in the autumn and didn't run badly when fifth on soft ground at Plumpton (2m) last month; can give another good account here but may find others better handicapped.
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3rd

1

26th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 4

19:09 Plumpton

Begin The Luck

12st 0lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Daisy Hitchins

Largely reliable veteran and a three-time winner since December, latterly over C&D in April; touched off at Fontwell 20 days ago, with I Shut That d'Or about 5l back in third; nudged up 1lb but likely to make his presence felt again.

2/1

2nd

2

6th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

19:42 Fontwell

Begin The Luck

11st 13lb

J: Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Veteran who has won three times over fences since December including at Plumpton (2m4f, good) 17 days ago; that was in a small field and his main rival made a bad mistake at the last but he still looks feasibly treated and is versatile ground-wise; respected.

5/1

1st

2

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 5

14:17 Plumpton

Begin The Luck

11st 7lb

J: Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Reliable sort who scored at Leicester (2m4f) in March; not discredited when fifth in 2m5f handicap chase at Newton Abbot 15 days ago so ought to be in the shake-up eased 1lb.

3/1

Form: 80-611

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Came good with clearcut success at Taunton (2m, good) in December, his ninth start over hurdles, and followed up by 13l at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) last month; another 12lb higher today but can't be ignored in current mood.
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12th

8

25th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:35 Taunton

Force De Frap

11st 6lb

J: James Best

T: Emma-Jane Bishop

held up in rear, no impression from 4 out

20/1

6

26th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Force De Frap

11st 6lb

J: James Best

T: Emma-Jane Bishop

prominent, weakened after 2 out (usual 3 out), pulled up before last

25/1

5

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 12y

Class 4

14:40 Taunton

Force De Frap

11st 7lb

J: James Best

T: Emma-Jane Bishop

jumped left throughout, always behind, bad mistake 2nd, pulled up after 4 out

5/1

Form: 789-6U

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Made quite encouraging seasonal/stable debut when sixth of 14 behind Force De Frap at Taunton (2m, good) in December and remains very lightly raced, but is effectively 2lb higher here and blotted his copybook when whipping round and unseating rider at the start nine days ago.
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0

8

22nd Jan 2024

Good

2m 0f 214y

Class 5

13:45 Plumpton

Christopher Clive

10st 2lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Joe Tickle

held up in rear, not fluent 3rd, reminder before 4th, pulled up after 7th

66/1

0

11

12th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

14:00 Wincanton

Christopher Clive

10st 2lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Joe Tickle

held up in rear, slow jump 1st

50/1

Form: 042/PP

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Placed in novice hurdle for Olly Murphy in 2020 but, following a long absence, has struggled in two handicaps for new stable this season (2m7f/2m); too much to prove.
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10th

6

6th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

16:30 Fontwell

Kerrkenny Gold

11st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Barry Brennan

in rear, pushed along and struggling after 5th, tailed off from 3 out

100/1

4

21st Dec 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Lingfield

Kerrkenny Gold

11st 10lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Barry Brennan

Definite ability for two previous stables but he was returning from a mammoth absence when uncompetitive on his debut for this one at Worcester (2m7f; jumped moderately); makes no appeal on the back of that.

66/1

Form: 43PP

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Made the frame over C&D (good) on first two hurdling starts but has struggled in both subsequent handicaps (2m3f/2m4f, soft); might fare better now back on a less testing surface but it takes a leap of faith to support him; tongue-tie removed after one use.
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6

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 152y

Class 5

15:35 Plumpton

Bolberry Down

10st 2lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Karen Jewell

prominent, not fluent and dropped to last but in touch with leaders 1st, headway 5th, prominent 6th, weakened quickly after 14th, soon pulled up

33/1

6

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 152y

Class 5

15:35 Plumpton

Bolberry Down

10st 2lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Karen Jewell

12-race maiden; pulled up in his first two chases and was well held when he did get round at Huntingdon; opposable from 2lb out of the weights.

33/1

6th

14

13th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

13:10 Huntingdon

Bolberry Down

10st 2lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Karen Jewell

midfield, in touch with leaders when slow jump 7th

50/1

Form: 5-37

Last run: 75 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Maiden pointer; showed no significant promise in three maiden/novice hurdles last year (2m-2m4f) and makes handicap debut from 21lb out of the weights but still worth a glance in the betting.
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12

6th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

16:30 Fontwell

Le Balcon

10st 2lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: D J Jeffreys

in touch with leaders, hit 3rd, dropped to midfield and reminder after 4 out

14/1

7th

6

23rd Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

14:20 Hereford

Le Balcon

11st 0lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: D J Jeffreys

Well beaten on hurdling debut in the spring and achieved very little when last of three in uncompetitive Newbury novice this month.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £33.60
Straight Forecast £28.16
Tricast £87.35
Trifecta £170.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Sambezi

RP Ratings:

Force De Frap

Telegraph:

Sawpit Sienna

SPOTLIGHT:

Monjules

WEST COUNTRY:

Tamaris

The Times:

Force De Frap

The Guardian:

Force De Frap

The Star:

Force De Frap

LAMBOURN:

Sambezi

Daily Mail:

Sambezi

D Express:

Sambezi

The Sun:

Sambezi

Daily Mirror:

Sawpit Sienna

Daily Record:

Sawpit Sienna