August 29 / 18.48 Fontwell

18.48

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BetGoodwin Andy The Face Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 1f 162y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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BetGoodwin Andy The Face Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 0-99P2 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Generally very disappointing since C&D (good) win off 24lb higher in spring 2024 but arrested his decline with 40-1 second at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last month and should cope if the ground softens here.
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1st

9

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:30 Uttoxeter

Cawthorne Banker

11st 1lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Proven winner who had lost his way but got back on track with a near miss at Worcester (2m, good) 20 days ago; just 2lb higher but the new blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) cast some doubts.

4/1

2nd

7

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:47 Worcester

Cawthorne Banker

10st 12lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won handicaps at Fontwell (2m1f, good to soft) and Uttoxeter (2m, good) last autumn but he's been back in the doldrums since; now 3lb lower than for his last success but he needs a major revival.

10/1

5th

7

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Worcester

Cawthorne Banker

10st 4lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won twice in the space of three starts last year but has soon returned to the doldrums; can't be supported with any confidence.

25/1

16/1

  • Place: £6.20

Form: 8527

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
0-9 on the Flat and 0-4 over hurdles; not beaten far when seventh of 15 on handicap hurdle debut at Worcester (2m, good) last month but improvement is required here.
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5th

7

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Worcester

Aquifolia

10st 12lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

Just a respectable fourth of six over C&D (good) last month, her second run after a break, and now 0-9 over hurdles but has dropped another 2lb since and enters each-way calculations.

7/1

4th

4

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:41 Worcester

Aquifolia

11st 6lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

0-17 under rules and was brought down early on at Taunton (2m, good) last month; has been placed a couple of times but is hard to fancy.

13/2

5

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:40 Taunton

Aquifolia

11st 4lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

Still a maiden and she went in snatches when a fair sixth of 14 in 2m Worcester handicap in October; returns from a break in a refitted hood.

7/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 7056-3

Last run: 80 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Yet to build upon last year's promising bumper debut (good to soft) and was well held when third in 2m3f novice here (good) in June but makes her handicap debut in a low-grade event and is open to improvement.
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2nd

4

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:20 Bath

Everest

9st 8lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Three good runs at Lingfield this year, including a 1m4f classified win; not at her best here three weeks ago (1m6f, good to firm) but this is weak and she is one to consider.

100/30

4th

8

(9)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:08 Bath

Everest

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

17 races, finishing well in a 1m4f classified at Lingfield (AW) in March for her only win; second there off today's mark at same track (2m) last time was her best form under Flat rules and she has some turf form in the bumper and hurdle spheres; not entirely ruled out on Flat turf debut.

5/1

2nd

7

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Everest

9st 4lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Finished well for narrow win in 1m4f classified here last month, opening her account on 15th start under all codes; soundly beaten in Wolverhampton handicap over that trip since but could plausibly have untapped potential over 2m on the Flat.

12/1

Form: /8256-

Last run: 364 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Went close over hurdles for David Bridgwater at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) last summer but his four Flat runs for James Owen this year have all been disappointing and it's hard to know what to expect from him here.
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1st

4

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

15:20 Market Rasen

No More Bolero

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: James Owen

Race-fit off the Flat when a battling winner over a little shorter at Worcester a month ago (visor back on) and looks a good thing to give his running once more off 4lb higher; respected.

5/4

1st

2

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:47 Worcester

No More Bolero

11st 11lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: James Owen

Easy winner over hurdles at Ludlow (2m, good) last November and he recorded his fourth Flat win when scoring at Bath (2m1f, good to firm) in April; wasn't beaten far back there 12 days ago and he still has potential for further progress in this sphere; interesting contender back over hurdles.

5/2

6th

1

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Bath

No More Bolero

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: James Owen

Scored over hurdles last November and recorded his first win on the Flat in Britain, at this track (2m1f, good to firm) in April off 4lb lower; good second at Ripon subsequently but finished last of six back there (2m, good) after slipping on the bend on the first circuit last month; swaps a visor for blinkers and may be worth forgiving latest run.

4/1

Form: 78903-

Last run: 171 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Fair on the Flat at his best; generally very disappointing over hurdles but his third of five at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) in March was a big step forward; drops back in trip with cheekpieces refitted here; could have a say if tuned up after 171-day break.
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5th

7

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

14:30 Fontwell

Chester Tonik

10st 11lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Alexandra Dunn

0-8 over hurdles and no improvement in refitted cheekpieces (retained) when fifth of ten finishers over C&D (good to soft) last month; needs to show more.

16/1

5th

10

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

18:48 Fontwell

Chester Tonik

10st 4lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Alexandra Dunn

Fair on the Flat at his best; generally very disappointing over hurdles but his third of five at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) in March was a big step forward; drops back in trip with cheekpieces refitted here; could have a say if tuned up after 171-day break.

9/1

3rd

6

11th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:38 Sedgefield

Chester Tonik

10st 2lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Alexandra Dunn

led, wandered on approach 1st

20/1

Form: 5-2338

Last run: 33 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Ran well for a long way when third of seven on handicap debut at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft) in June but two disappointing runs have followed (2m5f/2m) and he comes here with something to prove.
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5th

3

19th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:15 Newton Abbot

Linden Lane

11st 6lb

J: Osian Radford

T: Mrs C Williams

0-14; close third over 2m1f here in June and wasn't beaten that far on his return visit; could be a factor.

11/2

5th

8

23rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

17:35 Newton Abbot

Linden Lane

10st 7lb

J: Miss Eleanor Williams

T: Mrs C Williams

0-13 over hurdles but bounced back from a poor run when close third of six over C&D (good) 11 days ago and remains on a good mark; no surprise if he's on the premises again.

6/1

3rd

1

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

18:25 Newton Abbot

Linden Lane

12st 0lb

J: Osian Radford

T: Mrs C Williams

0-12 over hurdles; beaten 33l when never in contention at Hexham (2m, soft) last month; his mark continues to drop but he looks a risky proposition at present.

6/1

Form: 240-20

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 8yo; ran poorly at Uttoxeter last month and is now 0-21 over hurdles but was clear second to a progressive rival on stable debut at Worcester (2m, good to soft) two starts ago and has good claims if judged on that.
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4

9th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

16:30 Newton Abbot

Papa Barns

10st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Tried chasing twice in Ireland and was an 11l second of 18 in a 2m handicap in one of those; only had three hurdle starts for Olly Murphy and the best was the opening one when second off 3lb lower at Worcester; has to be feared in a first-time tongue-tie.

5/1

7th

5

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

18:48 Fontwell

Papa Barns

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Ex-Irish 8yo; ran poorly at Uttoxeter last month and is now 0-21 over hurdles but was clear second to a progressive rival on stable debut at Worcester (2m, good to soft) two starts ago and has good claims if judged on that.

7/2

5

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:12 Uttoxeter

Papa Barns

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

0-22 under rules, but having been well supported he ran his best race so far when second of ten on stable debut at Worcester (2m, good to soft) last month (first and fourth have won since); up 5lb but still 1lb well in and shortlisted if building on that.

4/1

Form: 4241-9

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Battled on well for narrow win at Plumpton (2m, soft) in February but returned from break with low-key run last month and probably needs to rebound with a career-best performance here.
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1st

5

12th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

16:45 Stratford

Getmetothemoon

10st 5lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Anthony Honeyball

Two of her three wins have been here and the other was at Plumpton, another sharp left-handed track; on a handy mark and her record when fresh is eye-catching; considered.

9/1

6th

7

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:52 Ludlow

Getmetothemoon

10st 7lb

J: James Robottom

T: Anthony Honeyball

Stratford (2m, good) winner in October off 4lb lower and possibly bettered that when a close third at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) last month, before appearing to find the drop back to 2m a little sharp at Taunton last time; more likely needed again.

8/1

Form: 485-

Last run: 301 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Low-grade Flat winner last summer; showed only minor promise against own sex in three juvenile/maiden hurdles last autumn and makes handicap hurdle debut after ten-month absence but still worth a check in the market.
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3rd

3

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:40 Taunton

Little Venice

11st 9lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Quirky sort but she got off the mark in this sphere in 1m7f handicap at Wincanton 43 days ago, despite being reluctant at the start; up 4lb but she still merits serious consideration.

7/4

1st

6

25th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

14:20 Wincanton

Little Venice

11st 1lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Went mighty close at Leicester (soft) in November despite pulling hard and her trainer blamed three fairly quick runs when she disappointed at Uttoxeter (also 2m, heavy) the following month; freshened up since and she can't be ruled out.

4/1

7

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:40 Uttoxeter

Little Venice

11st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Low-grade Flat winner; yet to be placed after five hurdling starts but kept on from the rear for very respectable fifth of 14 over C&D (good-first-time tongue-tie) this month; considered each-way.

8/1

Form: 3466-7 CD

Last run: 59 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner (soft/good) but not since December 2022, and is very inconsistent nowadays; tailed off at Stratford on latest outing in early July; 1lb wrong today; others have more pressing claims.
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10th

11

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

18:48 Fontwell

Rays The One

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Mark Pattinson

Dual C&D winner (soft/good) but not since December 2022, and is very inconsistent nowadays; tailed off at Stratford on latest outing in early July; 1lb wrong today; others have more pressing claims.

25/1

7th

9

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

19:18 Stratford

Rays The One

10st 2lb

J: Connor Brace

T: Mark Pattinson

Placed over hurdles in February and there was nothing wrong with his sixth at Warwick (2m3f, good) in April; has undergone wind surgery since finishing a distant last of ten back on the Flat in May but others have more pressing claims.

14/1

10th

5

4th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

17:00 Salisbury

Rays The One

9st 3lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Mark Pattinson

Placed over hurdles in February but three lesser performances since then; both Flat wins have come on the AW and a good while back now.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2/1/9- D

Last run: 206 days

W: 11st 9lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Veteran who returned from 640-day absence with a down-the-field run in February and has been absent for another seven months since; very well handicapped on old form and will be favoured by the forecast rain but is tricky to weigh up at present.
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3

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

18:48 Fontwell

Lookforarainbow

11st 9lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Veteran who returned from 640-day absence with a down-the-field run in February and has been absent for another seven months since; very well handicapped on old form and will be favoured by the forecast rain but is tricky to weigh up at present.

25/1

9th

2

4th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

14:40 Market Rasen

Lookforarainbow

12st 0lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah Hollinshead

took keen hold, held up in rear

14/1

9th

2

4th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

14:40 Market Rasen

Lookforarainbow

12st 0lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah Hollinshead

took keen hold, held up in rear

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £71.70
Straight Forecast £69.41
Tricast £281.06
Trifecta £346.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Cawthorne Banker

The Guardian:

Everest

SPOTLIGHT:

Papa Barns

The Times:

No More Bolero

The Sun:

Getmetothemoon

Daily Record:

Everest

D Express:

Papa Barns

POSTDATA:

Cawthorne Banker

Telegraph:

Cawthorne Banker

Daily Mail:

Cawthorne Banker

Daily Mirror:

Cawthorne Banker

The Star:

Cawthorne Banker