March 06 / 14.40 Fontwell

14.40

Soft

BetGoodwin Handicap Chase (Fontwell Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4700.09
  • 2m 3f 104y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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BetGoodwin Handicap Chase (Fontwell Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: P-U43P

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden who has had two respectable runs over fences but he was pulled up at Plumpton last time and that was his third non-completion from last five runs; others are more convincing.
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1st

3

26th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 4

18:09 Plumpton

Diplomatic Ash

11st 2lb

J: Rob Hargreaves

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Dual chase winner but below his best in two runs over fences during March; returns to hurdling off a realistic mark and has placed form in this discipline.

100/30

2nd

4

29th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 13y

Class 4

14:30 Ascot

Diplomatic Ash

11st 4lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won twice around Fontwell (2m3f/2m2f) during this month last year and well treated on all that; didn't appear to see out 3m last time at Kempton and the return of cheekpieces is a likely positive; goes on good ground; hard to dismiss.

3/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -46532 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Won five soft-ground chases last season (the first two over about 2m4f, the rest about 2m); hasn't threatened in five runs this term but he's been working his way back to form and was a clear second behind a big improver at Lingfield (2m4f, heavy) last time; dangerous if he can take another step back up the ladder.
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1st

1

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:15 Wincanton

Royal Mer

12st 0lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Six chase wins, the latest here (1m7f, heavy) under Rian Corcoran 19 days ago; still on workable mark after recent 5lb rise and will be fine over today's longer trip but the faster ground is probably not in his favour.

9/2

1st

1

14th Feb 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 149y

Class 4

14:50 Wincanton

Royal Mer

12st 2lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Five-time chase winner who relishes testing ground; runner-up in his first two starts this season including a close call at Exeter (2m1f, good to soft), but his form cooled at Hereford last time; needs to step up again after that but he remains well treated on his old form.

7/2

3rd

1

26th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 8y

Class 4

15:00 Hereford

Royal Mer

11st 13lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Five-time chase winner who relishes testing ground; runner-up on both starts this term and looks sure to go close.

13/8

Form: 4-1213 C BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Added to his Irish point win when landing two handicap hurdles in the autumn, with first at this track (2m3f, good to soft) and latest at Southwell (2m4f, good); flopped when odds-on in small field at Carlisle last month but he got pestered for the lead and may have needed the run; still 9lb higher than for last win but he's a half-brother to a useful chaser and needs a close look on his switch to this sphere.
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3

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

17:05 Perth

Broughshane

11st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Left the O'Neills for £23,000 and made a winning start for this yard at Market Rasen in first-time blinkers (2m4f, good); didn't have a lot in hand but only raised 3lb.

7/2

5

19th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 3

14:05 Market Rasen

Broughshane

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Surged in the weights for wins at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) and Southwell (2m4f, good) last autumn; below par on his last two starts for the O'Neills but he's since joined a bang-in-form stable (for £23,000) and has to be of interest in first-time blinkers after a break.

11/2

5th

5

10th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Broughshane

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Went up 19lb for wins at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) and Southwell (2m4f, good) last year; beaten at odds-on next time but subsequently fair third on chase debut; back over hurdles after pulling up last time; others look better handicapped.

7/1

Form: 0-6571

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Tunred things around in first-time visor when justifying support with all-the-way win at Plumpton (2m1f, soft) last month; up 4lb but that was a personal best last time and he's gone close at this sort of trip in the past; solid chance.
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7th

3

6th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

19:42 Fontwell

Alto Alto

11st 11lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Chris Gordon

All of his five wins have been gained at Plumpton but he's been well held at that track (2m1f/2m4f) in last three runs; now 9lb lower than for his last success but that that was 14 months ago and others are preferred.

8/1

3rd

1

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 5

14:17 Plumpton

Alto Alto

12st 0lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Chris Gordon

All his five victories have been gained here but he arrives under a cloud, last of five in 2m1f handicap chase here last month; yard is back among the winners though so not totally dismissed.

11/2

5th

3

16th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 219y

Class 4

14:45 Plumpton

Alto Alto

11st 13lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

All five wins on this track, over hurdles and fences (good and soft); ran his best race for a while over C&D last month, but soundly beaten when last of four finishers (odds-on) here since; reservations now.

11/4

Form: 1-3P44

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with two wins at around 2m on heavy ground but he's not been at the top of his game this winter and was a well-held fourth with cheekpieces added at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) last time; needs to find more and others look stronger; stablemate of Next Left.
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5

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:50 Uttoxeter

Doyouknowwhatimean

11st 8lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Gary Hanmer

Won four times for the Skeltons but, following a good second on his stable debut here (2m4f, heavy) in December, he has been pulled up on three of his last four starts; hard to fancy.

20/1

2

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

16:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Doyouknowwhatimean

11st 11lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Gary Hanmer

Ex-Dan Skelton; went close on yard debut in December (2m4f, heavy) but then twice pulled up and was beaten 14l here 18 days ago (good); wouldn't be the percentage call.

11/2

4th

2

31st Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

15:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Doyouknowwhatimean

12st 0lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Gary Hanmer

Ex-Dan Skelton; he has pulled up in his three of his last four races but did go close when he did get round at Uttoxeter in December (2m4f, heavy; effective on good); he's risky but also capable.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 414224 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
In good form over fences in the first half of the season, winning a pair of 2m4f novice handicap chases on good ground; another fine effort when second at Southwell in October and the drop back to 2m looked against him on his Huntingdon reappearance (good to soft) two weeks ago; should benefit from that run and he's in the mix back at his optimum trip.
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3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Worcester

Next Left

11st 8lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Two 2m4f handicap wins on good ground last season included one here; hasn't fired in quite the same manner this year (in cheekpieces the last twice) but likely to come good sooner or later off his reduced mark.

100/30

3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Worcester

Next Left

11st 8lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Two 2m4f handicap wins on good ground last season included one here; hasn't fired in quite the same manner this year (in cheekpieces the last twice) but likely to come good sooner or later off his reduced mark.

100/30

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Payout
Exacta £18.00
Straight Forecast £17.79
Trifecta £47.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Royal Mer

SPOTLIGHT:

Broughshane

TOPSPEED:

Doyouknowwhatimean

Daily Mail:

Alto Alto

POSTDATA:

Royal Mer

Telegraph:

Royal Mer

The Guardian:

Royal Mer

Daily Mirror:

Royal Mer

The Sun:

Royal Mer

Daily Record:

Royal Mer

The Times:

Broughshane

D Express:

Broughshane

The Star:

Broughshane