August 29 / 17.48 Fontwell

17.48

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Fontwell Park Family Festival Raceday Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 3f 29y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Fontwell Park Family Festival Raceday Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

Form: /6P8/7

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
0-3 over hurdles for three different stables; not beaten far when seventh of eight at Uttoxeter (2m, good) on last month's debut for Olly Murphy and now moves back up in trip for first handicap; improvement possible.
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1st

7

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:53 Worcester

Pertemps Diamond

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

6yo whose form has been patchy in his light career but he won at 4-1 on his handicap debut at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) in August, which was his second run for Olly Murphy (July's stable debut came after a long absence); unexposed and an 8lb rise may not stop him today.

3/1

1st

7

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

17:48 Fontwell

Pertemps Diamond

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

0-3 over hurdles for three different stables; not beaten far when seventh of eight at Uttoxeter (2m, good) on last month's debut for Olly Murphy and now moves back up in trip for first handicap; improvement possible.

7/1

Form: 5880-

Last run: 170 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Makes handicap debut from a lowly mark but showed no significant promise in his three qualifying races in February/March (2m-2m4f); sports first-time cheekpieces; improvement required.
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6

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

16:50 Fontwell

Slemish

10st 11lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Laura Horsfall

Disappointed when favourite at Hexham three weeks ago but was clear second to another handicap debutant here (2m3f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) in August and has good claims if judged on that performance.

5/1

5th

8

3rd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

14:45 Hexham

Slemish

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Laura Horsfall

Soundly beaten in all three qualifying races last season but displayed significant improvement when clear second to another handicap debutant at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) in August; good chance.

13/8

2nd

13

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

17:48 Fontwell

Slemish

10st 5lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Laura Horsfall

Makes handicap debut from a lowly mark but showed no significant promise in his three qualifying races in February/March (2m-2m4f); sports first-time cheekpieces; improvement required.

25/1

Form: 44P-23

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
0-13 over hurdles but went down fighting when close second at Southwell (2m4f, good) in May and again ran well at Stratford (2m6f, good to firm) last month; well suited by ground slower than good; high on the list.
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3rd

8

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

17:48 Fontwell

Grasshopper Time

11st 4lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Alex Hales

0-13 over hurdles but went down fighting when close second at Southwell (2m4f, good) in May and again ran well at Stratford (2m6f, good to firm) last month; well suited by ground slower than good; high on the list.

7/2

3

13th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

17:35 Stratford

Grasshopper Time

11st 4lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Alex Hales

Three runs since wind surgery and the blip came over fences; clear second at Southwell last time (2m4f, good) and might well have won had he not fluffed the last flight; should run well off just 3lb higher.

100/30

4

20th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell

Grasshopper Time

11st 7lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Alex Hales

Pulled up after sketchy round of jumping on chasing debut in February and now reverts to hurdling; given a chance by the handicapper in this sphere but his record is not compelling and he has raced mainly on ground slower than good.

7/1

Form: UF-715 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Hard to predict nowadays but looked in good nick when scoring at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) on penultimate hurdle run and can be excused recent Flat defeat; unproven on soft ground but can cope with good to soft; a possible.
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1st

6

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Worcester

Stiletto

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sophie Leech

Won three times under Sean Bowen (once over C&D) in 2025; well below best on all four appearances this year but has slipped to a good mark and the champion jockey evidently still has faith in him; revival possible.

10/1

6th

4

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:37 Perth

Stiletto

11st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sophie Leech

Won three times (2m2f-3m) in June-September last year, off today's mark over C&D on last occasion; out of form on last four outings, however, and a major revival is needed on this second start after wind surgery; tongue-tie (last used in 2024) returns.

20/1

5th

4

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:11 Worcester

Stiletto

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sophie Leech

Versatile sort who won three times (2m2f-3m) in June-September last year; only 1lb higher than for his last success but he's been well held in his last three runs and needs a major revival after wind surgery.

16/1

Form: 4228/F

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Useful on the Flat in his prime and showed some hurdling promise in 2022; looked held before falling at Worcester last month, his first run for 1045 days, and current ability remains hard to gauge; cheekpieces added.
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6

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

15:40 Stratford

Dreamweaver

11st 8lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Back from mammoth absence with three runs this summer and he's failed to complete in two of them; dropped another 3lb but was pulled up at Worcester (2m7f, good to soft) last time and he needs a transformation on this big drop back in trip.

10/1

3

15th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Worcester

Dreamweaver

11st 8lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Back from mammoth absence with two runs this summer; looked held when falling on first occasion but last month's fifth at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) was much more encouraging, and he might take another step forward if his stamina holds out here.

12/1

Form: 368-

Last run: 254 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won on the Flat in France last year and subsequently showed hurdling ability against own age-group in Britain; returned from layoff with two very underwhelming Flat runs this summer but remains very unexposed over jumps.
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6th

6

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

17:48 Fontwell

Justice Roll

11st 6lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won on the Flat in France last year and subsequently showed hurdling ability against own age-group in Britain; returned from layoff with two very underwhelming Flat runs this summer but remains very unexposed over jumps.

8/1

5th

4

(1)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:45 Sandown

Justice Roll

10st 3lb

J: Mr Ben Pollard

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won on the Flat in France last June; mixed form for new yard over hurdles towards the end of last year and tailed off at 33-1 at Epsom three weeks ago when back on the Flat; market check advised but has plenty to prove.

20/1

6th

4

(7)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 5

19:35 Epsom

Justice Roll

10st 6lb

J: Miss Margot Scudamore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won in France last June on last Flat start; mixed form for new yard over hurdles towards the end of last year; market check advised back from a break but others arrive with more pressing claims.

20/1

Form: 56-860

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Yet to show any worthwhile form after six hurdling starts and competes from 8lb out of the handicap here.
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1st

10

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 111y

Class 5

17:18 Exeter

Sweet Serene

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Georgie Howell

Had wind surgery prior to posting one of her better efforts last time (2m4f) but isn't guaranteed to build on it, being an inconsistent maiden; again out of the weights.

14/1

5th

12

18th Feb 2026

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell

Sweet Serene

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Georgie Howell

Struggled last May-August in her first four handicaps and 8lb wrong at the weights today; a transformation is needed following wind surgery.

100/1

Form: 8P4-55

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
0-8 over hurdles but recent handicap form (2m1f-2m4f) has been very respectable and he seems versatile ground-wise; considered each-way.
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8th

12

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

17:48 Fontwell

For You Buzz

10st 6lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

0-8 over hurdles but recent handicap form (2m1f-2m4f) has been very respectable and he seems versatile ground-wise; considered each-way.

10/1

5th

6

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:55 Worcester

For You Buzz

10st 5lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Moderate form so far but should be suited by trying this trip for the first time; does need improvement but it would be no surprise if he finds some.

11/2

5th

9

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

16:35 Newton Abbot

For You Buzz

10st 8lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Finished 11l behind the reopposing John Betjeman when fourth here latest and needs to improve on what we have seen so far to take a hand.

12/1

Form: P970-P

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
0-13 over hurdles for Gavin Cromwell in Ireland and, following a one-year absence, was a pulled-up outsider for new stable last month.
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8

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 165y

Class 5

14:45 Fontwell

Across The Ocean

10st 2lb

J: Mr Joseph Stevenson

T: Tracey Leeson

0-16 over hurdles; struggled on this month's chasing debut and refused to race at Market Rasen a few days later (race won by Grain Trade); hooded for first time here; 10lb wrong; cannot be recommended.

250/1

7

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 34y

Class 5

16:21 Market Rasen

Across The Ocean

10st 2lb

J: Mr Joseph Stevenson

T: Tracey Leeson

17-race maiden who has lost his way badly and has to compete from 5lb out of the weights.

100/1

9

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell

Across The Ocean

10st 11lb

J: Mr Joseph Stevenson

T: Tracey Leeson

Latest effort readily ignored (saddle slipped) but showed nothing on two previous starts for current connections; theoretical encouragement for this switch to fences as a nephew of Texas Jack and Drumconvis.

100/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4P0PP-

Last run: 196 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Not fully exposed after only seven starts but was pulled up on consecutive appearances for this new stable in February (2m4f/2m7f) and returns from 196-day break with lots to prove.
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1st

3

16th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

14:40 Stratford

Mayday Games

11st 8lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Shaun Lycett

Nine-race maiden who had a poor record for Clare Ellam last year (four runs); makes debut for latest new stable (same owner) after 254-day absence; big leap of faith required to support him.

25/1

1

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

17:48 Fontwell

Mayday Games

11st 12lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Clare Ellam

Not fully exposed after only seven starts but was pulled up on consecutive appearances for this new stable in February (2m4f/2m7f) and returns from 196-day break with lots to prove.

50/1

1

14th Feb 2025

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

15:08 Fakenham

Mayday Games

12st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Clare Ellam

Ex-Irish maiden who was pulled up when 66-1 for stable/handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) on Saturday; tries a new trip here.

50/1

Form: F5-373

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Ran well when third at Stratford (2m2f, good) last month but was safely held in the end and is now 0-19 over hurdles; handles good to soft ground but probably doesn't want soft; others appeal more.
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6

19th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:30 Market Rasen

Gms Prince

11st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Just 1-26 over hurdles, and consistency since last September's 2m3f success here (good) has kept him 7lb above that winning mark; vulnerable to improvers but stronger podium claims than most.

10/1

2nd

6

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:48 Market Rasen

Gms Prince

11st 5lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Sarah Hollinshead

11yo who belatedly opened his account here (2m2f, good) in September, his 21st start over hurdles, and has remained in good form since; probably won't be far away but younger rivals have more potential.

7/1

4th

4

15th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

15:32 Market Rasen

Gms Prince

11st 5lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Course regular who is 1-27 under rules, though the win came over C&D (good) in September; still 8lb higher and more exposed than most, but should still run his race back from a short break.

4/1

Form: 0/47P-

Last run: 364 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
With a good stable and still very lightly raced but was pulled up when 33-1 for handicap debut here (2m5f, good) one year ago and has not raced again since; had wind op last September.
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11

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

17:48 Fontwell

Macmolly

10st 7lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

With a good stable and still very lightly raced but was pulled up when 33-1 for handicap debut here (2m5f, good) one year ago and has not raced again since; had wind op last September.

20/1

5

30th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

18:45 Fontwell

Macmolly

11st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Showed nothing more than minor promise in her three qualifying races (all 2m) but is open to improvement in handicaps and her pedigree suggests today's step up in trip will suit.

12/1

Non-runners

Carlton, Buxted Reel

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £90.61
Tricast £333.69

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Carlton

The Times:

Buxted Reel

D Express:

Justice Roll

POSTDATA:

For You Buzz

SPOTLIGHT:

Grasshopper Time

The Star:

Pertemps Diamond

Telegraph:

Carlton

The Guardian:

Carlton

Daily Mail:

Carlton

Daily Mirror:

Carlton

The Sun:

Buxted Reel

Daily Record:

Buxted Reel