February 22 / 15.50 Fontwell

15.50

Soft

starsports.bet Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3696.7
  • 2m 5f 164y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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starsports.bet Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.10
  • Place: £2.90

Form: /26357

Last run: 63 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
0-7 over hurdles; ran well when third (albeit safely held) in higher-grade event at Kempton (2m5f, good) in November but two lesser efforts have followed and the ground here is likely to be slower than he prefers.
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1st

1

22nd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

15:50 Fontwell

Night Stalker

12st 0lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

0-7 over hurdles; ran well when third (albeit safely held) in higher-grade event at Kempton (2m5f, good) in November but two lesser efforts have followed and the ground here is likely to be slower than he prefers.

10/1

4

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

16:02 Warwick

Night Stalker

11st 5lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Made inauspicious start to hurdling career in March 2024, unseating rider when trying to refuse at third flight, but his second of 14 here (2m3f, good) the following month was much more promising and he returned from long absence with perfectly respectable run last month; makes handicap debut today; further improvement possible

12/1

4

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

16:02 Warwick

Night Stalker

11st 5lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Made inauspicious start to hurdling career in March 2024, unseating rider when trying to refuse at third flight, but his second of 14 here (2m3f, good) the following month was much more promising and he returned from long absence with perfectly respectable run last month; makes handicap debut today; further improvement possible

12/1

16/1

  • Place: £6.00

Form: P70

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Still very unexposed but didn't show any significant promise in three maiden/novice hurdles (2m4f-2m5f) and connections have a much more obvious chance with Local Derby.
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1st

2

14th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

15:10 Fontwell

Betgoodwin

11st 12lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Chris Gordon

Beaten a long way by the winner in a C&D handicap a few weeks ago in which the market leaders came to grief and he didn't achieve much; not many miles on the clock given his age, however.

4/1

2nd

5

22nd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

15:50 Fontwell

Betgoodwin

11st 0lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Chris Gordon

Still very unexposed but didn't show any significant promise in three maiden/novice hurdles (2m4f-2m5f) and connections have a much more obvious chance with Local Derby.

16/1

10th

4

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:02 Kempton

Betgoodwin

11st 5lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Twice-raced 7yo who has poor claims on form.

100/1

OUR TIP

Form: 31-95F C

Last run: 52 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Chasing has not gone well this season (three attempts) but he's now 4lb lower than when winning over hurdles at Plumpton (3m1f, good) last spring and will be fine on the slower ground here; dangerous to ignore.
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3

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

18:40 Fontwell

All Authorized

11st 3lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Course bumper and hurdle winner who won Plumpton handicap hurdle off 18lb higher last April; subsequent starts over fences didn't go well and he resumes chase career having been well held over hurdles on last three starts.

8/1

4th

3

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

14:00 Plumpton

All Authorized

11st 9lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

He's had a disappointing season, initially over fences and more recently over hurdles, and has something to prove; however, he's now 10lb lower than when winning over C&D (good) last April and can't be written off; monitor the betting.

7/1

4th

6

9th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:30 Plumpton

All Authorized

11st 0lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Chasing did not go well this season (three runs) but he ran well until tiring on heavy ground over hurdles at Fontwell (2m5f, heavy) recently and is now 6lb lower than for an emphatic C&D win on good ground last April.

11/2

Form: 5P9-21

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Badly out of form over fences last season but made all in a five-runner hurdle race at Lingfield (2m, heavy) this month, after a layoff, and remains on a good mark after 3lb rise; unexposed over this sort of trip; big player if able to build on that recent performance.
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1st

8

8th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

17:17 Fontwell

Tommy Dillion

10st 7lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Richard Rowe

Put in pretty good front-running shift when third over C&D (good to soft) 12 days ago but he's a lot more exposed than some of these, and his two hurdling wins were gained on heavy ground.

7/1

3rd

8

27th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

17:05 Fontwell

Tommy Dillion

10st 3lb

J: James Davies

T: Richard Rowe

Tailed off last time but had appreciated the return to hurdles with a second here (beaten 16l) before a 3l success at Lingfield (2m, heavy); he's able on good to soft ground if he can shrug aside that poor last run.

7/1

4th

6

22nd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

15:50 Fontwell

Tommy Dillion

10st 10lb

J: James Davies

T: Richard Rowe

Badly out of form over fences last season but made all in a five-runner hurdle race at Lingfield (2m, heavy) this month, after a layoff, and remains on a good mark after 3lb rise; unexposed over this sort of trip; big player if able to build on that recent performance.

13/2

Form: 65891

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Always behind on handicap debut in December but rewarded good market support at Wincanton (2m4f, heavy) last month, despite still looking green in closing stages; recent 4lb rise is not excessive and he can improve again.
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1st

1

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

14:00 Plumpton

Local Derby

12st 0lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Chris Gordon

Good-ground 3m point winner who scored at Wincanton (2m4f, heavy) in January on second handicap start, and after an early unseat at Fontwell (jumped path) he returned to winning ways at Exeter (2m7f, good to soft) three weeks ago; this progressive 6yo has leading claims up 6lb for last time.

5/4

1st

7

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

14:20 Exeter

Local Derby

11st 7lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Always behind on handicap debut in December but scored at Wincanton (2m4f, heavy; well backed) the following month, despite still looking green in closing stages; suffered a mishap on latest outing but could still have untapped potential over staying trips and remains of strong interest.

4/1

4

22nd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

15:50 Fontwell

Local Derby

11st 7lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Always behind on handicap debut in December but rewarded good market support at Wincanton (2m4f, heavy) last month, despite still looking green in closing stages; recent 4lb rise is not excessive and he can improve again.

7/4

Form: -13721 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Scored over C&D (good to soft) on seasonal debut in October and doubled his tally at Lingfield (2m7f, heavy) this month; still has a lowly mark after recent 5lb rise and ought to make his presence felt.
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11

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

17:20 Ffos Las

Atlantic Power

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Richenda Ford

Two wins this season, the latter at Lingfield (2m7f, heavy) in February; disappointed on latest outing and will have something to prove if the ground remains good but Sean Bowen is a good booking.

12/1

7

22nd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

15:50 Fontwell

Atlantic Power

10st 7lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Richenda Ford

Scored over C&D (good to soft) on seasonal debut in October and doubled his tally at Lingfield (2m7f, heavy) this month; still has a lowly mark after recent 5lb rise and ought to make his presence felt.

3/1

1st

5

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield

Atlantic Power

10st 3lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Richenda Ford

Another small personal best RPR when last of two to finish in a dramatic Fontwell contest over Christmas (2m3f; winner won again next time); mere replication of previous best on slower ground won't suffice.

9/2

Form: 42-964 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdle winner; safely held on both outings (cheekpieces refitted last time) since returning in November from a break but suited by slow ground and might be perked up by first-time blinkers; worth a glance in the betting.
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4th

4

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 5

14:30 Plumpton

Goguenard

10st 7lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: D J Jeffreys

Well beaten in all three chases last season and also out of form over hurdles this term; considered only if lively in the betting.

16/1

8

22nd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

15:50 Fontwell

Goguenard

10st 5lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: D J Jeffreys

Three-time hurdle winner; safely held on both outings (cheekpieces refitted last time) since returning in November from a break but suited by slow ground and might be perked up by first-time blinkers; worth a glance in the betting.

11/1

4th

11

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

13:55 Wetherby

Goguenard

10st 7lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: D J Jeffreys

Inconsistent last season and well beaten on both outings this term; however, he may have needed his latest run in November and won this two years ago; not written off.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £86.00
Straight Forecast £116.06
Tricast £1254.35
Trifecta £707.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Local Derby

POSTDATA:

Atlantic Power

D Express:

All Authorized

RP RATINGS:

Local Derby

Telegraph:

Local Derby

The Sun:

Local Derby

The Star:

Local Derby

The Times:

Atlantic Power

Daily Mirror:

Atlantic Power

Daily Record:

Atlantic Power