April 04 / 16.30 Fontwell

16.30

Heavy

At The Races App Form Study Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £3406.24
  • 3m 1f 210y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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At The Races App Form Study Handicap Chase

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

OUR TIP

11/10 (Won)

  • Win: £1.84
  • Place: £1.10

Form: -5F233 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Went close in consecutive 2m7f hurdle races (heavy/good to soft) during the winter and was placed in 15-runner handicap when back over fences at Chepstow (2m7f, soft) 12 days ago; will be hard to beat here if the first-time cheekpieces have any sort of positive effect.
Place /
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

20th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 137y

Class 5

16:45 Exeter

William Philo

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Ben Lund

Made a bright start to last year with a good second over C&D on New Year's Day, but his form has taken a marked downturn since and recent efforts have been poor; new headgear needs to spark a revival.

50/1

10

30th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

14:50 Ffos Las

William Philo

10st 3lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Ben Lund

Won on soft ground at Fontwell in a hurdle race in 2021 and a 3m2f chase in 2023; however, there was an echo of that in only one (runner-up in January last year) of his eight starts for current yard.

25/1

8

7th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 54y

Class 5

16:20 Exeter

William Philo

10st 9lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Ben Lund

Belied triple-digit odds when second over hurdles here (2m5f, soft) on seasonal debut in January but two disappointing runs have followed and it's hard to know what to expect from him on this return to fences; refitted blinkers replace cheekpieces.

20/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 2-5P55 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Out of form this season but the addition of cheekpieces seemed to have a mildly positive effect at Kempton (3m, soft) last month, where he never looked dangerous but kept on fairly well in the straight; eased in grade today and is too well handicapped to ignore.
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6

31st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 110y

Class 5

13:45 Lingfield

Mister Murchan

10st 12lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Richard Rowe

2-21 over fences, the latest win in January 2021; twice a runner-up on heavy ground last March but pulled up both starts since; probably needed the run last time after 235 days off and he now has a career-low mark, but others are more persuasive.

33/1

6

31st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 110y

Class 5

13:45 Lingfield

Mister Murchan

10st 12lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Richard Rowe

2-21 over fences, the latest win in January 2021; twice a runner-up on heavy ground last March but pulled up both starts since; probably needed the run last time after 235 days off and he now has a career-low mark, but others are more persuasive.

33/1

4

10th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 5f 135y

Class 5

14:30 Fontwell

Mister Murchan

11st 8lb

J: James Davies

T: Richard Rowe

Twice a runner-up on heavy ground in March, including here, and probably found the good ground too lively when pulled up back here in April; has the ability to figure but has tended to need his first run back from a break in the past.

10/1

Form: 3066P3

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 9lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Not at best this season but took big step back in right direction when third at favourite track Exeter (3m, good to soft) nine days ago; remains on a good mark and is versatile regarding ground; respected.
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7

8th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 54y

Class 5

15:40 Exeter

Wind Tor

10st 6lb

J: Miss Chloe Emsley

T: Polly Gundry

Difficult to quantify her form in two points this winter; debatable whether she retains peak ability aged 12 but the return to Exeter is a plus, being 2-3 over C&D; those two wins came off higher marks in March 2022.

10/1

3rd

5

17th May 2023

Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:10 Newton Abbot

Wind Tor

11st 0lb

J: Miss Chloe Emsley

T: Polly Gundry

Latest three efforts have been a return to some form but this thorough stayer has always looked best at Exeter on genuinely soft ground; could be in the shake-up if conditions don't dry too much.

8/1

4th

9

28th Apr 2023

Good

3m 2f 54y

Class 5

17:20 Chepstow

Wind Tor

10st 7lb

J: Miss Chloe Emsley

T: Polly Gundry

Last season's form was much better; third over 3m at Exeter (scene of her only two wins under rules) one month ago and not disgraced at Fontwell nine days later; considered each-way.

9/1

Form: 4-53P7

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 3lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has a very modest 1-27 strike-rate under rules and tends to race very lazily nowadays; eventually stayed on for third over hurdles at Exeter (2m5f, heavy) in January but didn't show any zest on his last two outings (hurdle/chase); others preferred.
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4th

8

6th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 30y

Class 5

14:20 Wincanton

Bellamys Grey

10st 2lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Carroll Gray

in rear, detached and niggled along from 3rd, slow jump and ridden 14th

50/1

15

9th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

16:30 Chepstow

Bellamys Grey

10st 2lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Carroll Gray

13yo with a 1-36 strike-rate under rules; no show ten days ago after a 267-day break but he stepped up dramatically on second run last winter and might have a place chance.

25/1

Form: -213P4

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Dual chase winner, more recently at Leicester (2m6f, good to firm) in December; ought to cope with the slower ground here but his last two runs have been lacklustre and he needs today's headgear switch to perk him up (usually wears cheekpieces).
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6th

7

15th Jan 2024

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

13:37 Hereford

The Boat

10st 5lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Ended last season in poor form and also disappointed on his two starts here in the autumn; on a good mark and suited by this C&D but needs to turn a corner; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers.

12/1

9th

9

21st Nov 2023

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

15:15 Hereford

The Boat

10st 2lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Ended last season in poor form and made low-key reappearance last month; needs to turn a corner but has conditions to suit here and may be boosted by the refitted cheekpieces (worn for last two wins).

12/1

4th

8

17th Oct 2023

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

16:10 Hereford

The Boat

10st 12lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Dual chase winner in cheekpieces, more recently at Leicester (2m6f, good to firm) in December; ended last season with some lacklustre efforts and the headgear is missing today but a 196-day break might have done him good.

12/1

Form: -9P1R5

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Opened account at 30th attempt when causing 100-1 shock at Southwell (3m, soft) in November but has been back in the doldrums since and his overall profile remains very unconvincing; 3lb out of the weights.
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7

18th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

13:55 Southwell

Moroval

10st 2lb

J: James Turner

T: Tracey Leeson

Mainly disappointing since winning off this mark over C&D at 100-1 in November 2022 (soft); would be a surprise winner again.

66/1

5th

10

2nd Feb 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

13:25 Southwell

Moroval

10st 2lb

J: James Turner

T: Tracey Leeson

1-35 under rules, the win in November 2022; that was C&D but he's not done much at this track in his two outings this term; 6lb out of the handicap.

50/1

6th

7

17th Dec 2023

Soft

3m 1f 185y

Class 5

12:10 Southwell

Moroval

10st 2lb

J: James Turner

T: Tracey Leeson

Only 1-34 under rules and was pulled up behind Ali Star Bert here last time; well out of the weights.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.00
Straight Forecast £8.15
Trifecta £18.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

William Philo

RP Ratings:

Wind Tor

WEST COUNTRY:

William Philo

The Times:

William Philo

Telegraph:

William Philo

The Guardian:

William Philo

Daily Mail:

William Philo

D Express:

William Philo

Daily Mirror:

William Philo

Daily Record:

William Philo

POSTDATA:

Wind Tor

The Sun:

Wind Tor

The Star:

Wind Tor