Fontwell Races & Results 1 Monday 17th March 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Fontwell Races & Results Tomform Monday 17th March 2025

There were 35 Races on Monday 17th March 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Wexford, 6 races at Fontwell, 6 races at Southwell, 7 races at Down Royal, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Monday 17th March 2025

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14:02 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/4 +69%) Dwight K Schrute	2.75 11/4(+69%)	(1) Dwight K Schrute 11/4, £80,000 purchase after winning a point in 2023. It took a while for new connections to get him to the track but he showed a fair level of ability when third over 25.5f at Hereford last month. He isn't sure to benefit from this drop back in trip. Has displayed promise on both hurdle starts but the drop back in trip is a slight concern..
2	8 2nd (8) (14/1 -56%) Twist Of Fatecatch	14 14/1(-56%)	(8) Twist Of Fatecatch 14/1, Twice-raced maiden. 11/1, sixth of 7 in bumper at Ffos Las (15.8f, heavy) 65 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Will need to improve for this switch to hurdles to figure but the longer trip could suit..
3	11 3rd (11) (10/3 -122%) Le Galli Bier	3.333333 10/3(-122%)	(11) Le Galli Bier 10/3, Fair maiden hurdler/chaser in France this season. Not in quite the same form when 14 lengths second in 2¼m course novice for new yard 3 weeks ago but he may come on for the run. A leading player after a promising start for this stable here last month..
4	7 4th (7) (11/4 +31%) Sonification	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(7) Sonification 11/4, Fair hurdler. Ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Kelso (23f, soft) 31 days ago. Bounce back needed. Has a bit to prove but the return to maiden company on better ground could help..
5th	4 5th (4) (28/1 +15%) Lahinch Strand	28 28/1(+15%)	(4) Lahinch Strand 28/1, Modest form in a bumper and 2 hurdles. More one for handicaps after this. Needs to find improvement for the longer trip but the better ground could help..
6th	3 6th (3) (11/2 -22%) John The Spark	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(3) John The Spark 11/2, Fair hurdler. Good third of 9 in maiden at Fairyhouse (2½m, soft) 60 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Ian Donoghue. Merits consideration. Has displayed promise in Irish maiden hurdles and he's of interest on stable debut..
7th	5 7th (5) (33/1 +0%) Ledders	33 33/1(+0%)	(5) Ledders 33/1, A fairly useful bumper winner but off the track for 23 months prior to pulling up on Lingfield hurdle debut 25 days ago. Tongue tied first time. 2022 bumper winner who was pulled up last month on hurdle debut back from a long absence..
8th	9 8th (9) (250/1 -150%) Brenda	250 250/1(-150%)	(9) Brenda 250/1, Well held in 2 bumpers for Laura Mongan and pulled up in novice at Lingfield (19.5f, soft) on hurdles bow for new yard 25 days ago. Tailed off in two bumpers and pulled up on last month's hurdle/stable debut..
9th	10 9th (10) (50/1 -150%) Bradshaw	50 50/1(-150%)	(10) Bradshaw 50/1, Well held on Flat debut in France last autumn and pulled up in juvenile at Newbury (2m, soft) switched to hurdles for new yard last month. Did plenty wrong when pulled up on hurdle/stable debut, so best watched at present..
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (8/1 +43%) Gamblergo	8 8/1(+43%)	(2) Gamblergo 8/1, Point winner. Had wind surgery after pulling up on Uttoxeter hurdle debut and showed he has ability when fourth of 9 in 2¾m Hereford novice last time. Has benefited from November wind surgery but he's probably one for the longer term..

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14:02 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

A relatively promising second on his UK debut here last month, LE GALLI BIER is likely to improve for going up in trip and this represents an ideal opportunity for him to get off the mark. Now in the hands of Karen Jewell after going winless in six starts over hurdles in Ireland, John The Spark is not to be underestimated. Sonification is another to note for the in-form Harry Derham team.

LE GALLI BIER can step up on his run here last time and make it second time lucky for new connections. John The Spark could pose a threat if reproducing the pick of his Irish form, while Sonification can also play a prominent role if shrugging off a couple of lesser runs in handicaps.

Dwight K Schrute is respected but the suggestion is the relatively unexposed 4yo LE GALLI BIER.

14:02 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:37 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 18f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (10/1 +50%) Constant Friday	10 10/1(+50%)	(5) Constant Friday 10/1, Off the mark in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f) in April 2022. However, after an absence of nearly 3 years he hasn't offered much in 3 starts this season (including twice over the larger obstacles). Looks an easy swerve. Hurdle winner on good; has shown little on soft since his absence; could fare better today.
1	4 1st (4) (15/8 -50%) Diplomatic Ash	1.875 15/8(-50%)	(4) Diplomatic Ash 15/8, Managed to get off the mark with Cannon taking over in the saddle in 6-runner handicap chase at this course (19.5f, good to soft) 11 days ago. 3 lb higher here and would be no certainty to be in the same form. Cheekpieces applied. Pulled up in January but broke duck here latest (2m3f, soft); back up 3lb; can improve.
2	3 2nd (3) (10/3 -21%) A Moments Madness	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(3) A Moments Madness 10/3, Runner-up sole start in Irish points and fair form when reaching the frame in novice hurdles at Wetherby and Ffos Las. Made an encouraging start on handicap/chase debut when fourth at Newcastle but spoilt his chance at Ffos Las with notable blunders since. Had a wind op and may yet do better. Definite promise over hurdles/fences in Britain; drop in trip could suit; has had wind op.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/4 +50%) Davidoc	1.75 7/4(+50%)	(2) Davidoc 7/4, Point/hurdles winner who made a promising start switched to fences when second of 6 in 2m4f Southwell handicap in November. Has failed to build on that both subsequent outings (twice a beaten favourite) but it remains early days. Considered returning from a 2-month break. Maiden hurdle winner; promising chase debut; below that level since but good ground suits.
4	1 4th (1) (12/1 -71%) Flamelco	12 12/1(-71%)	(1) Flamelco 12/1, Opened chase account on third start for current yard at Catterick in December and back in winners circle at Huntingdon in January, despite tendency to jump left. However, he's developed an all-or-nothing profile, and he ran a shocker back at latter course last month. Hard to trust. Convincing wins at 1m7f/2m this winter; below best of late, jumping repeatedly left latest.

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14:37 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 18f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

DAVIDOC might not have been at his best on his last two starts but returning to good ground is a major plus, with the seven-year-old remaining unexposed in this sphere. Stepping back up in trip should not inconvenience either and he is narrowly preferred to Diplomatic Ash, who has been raised 3lb for a determined success over slightly further here recently. A Moments Madness has undergone wind surgery since his last run, which may bring about improvement.

A tricky puzzle to solve despite the small field but preference is for A MOMENTS MADNESS, who was unable to build on a promising chasing debut last time, but he's had a wind operation since last seen and Warren Greatrex's 6-y-o remains open to improvement in this sphere. Davidoc heads up the dangers returning from a 2-month break, with last-time-out winner Diplomatic Ash rounding off the shortlist.

Diplomatic Ash is respected but the drop in trip can suit A MOMENTS MADNESS who gets the vote on his first start since a wind op.

14:37 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:12 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 18f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (11/4 +21%) Onewaywest	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(2) Onewaywest 11/4, Lightly-raced sort recorded a hat-trick of runners-up finishes (when completing), most recent of those when chasing home the progressive Loverdose (who won easily) at Windsor (2m4f) but the third has franked the form since. Amiss on latest run but one to be interested in if he can bounce back. Promising 2m4f return from absence in December; came back with a wound next time.
1	5 1st (5) (9/4 -20%) Continuance	2.25 9/4(-20%)	(5) Continuance 9/4, Fair Flat winner who struck at the first time of asking over hurdles at Sedgefield in October. Back in form when running out approaching 2 out in Catterick juvenile in December but made amends on to score on handicap bow (Ludlow, 15.8f), third has won since. Up 8 lb but could well be more to come. Flat winner at 1m2f; quick jumper who has already won twice over hurdles; good chance.
2	4 2nd (4) (7/4 +73%) Officer Of State	1.75 7/4(+73%)	(4) Officer Of State 7/4, Useful 15f winner on the Flat for Andre Fabre. Sold for 65,000 gns and readily landed a C&D handicap hurdle in November but hasn't looked the most straightforward since, too keen when well-beaten at Windsor (20f) in January. Drop back in trip should help and is a player if putting it all together. Found little at 2m4f since easy C&D win in November; return to these conditions will suit.
3	1 3rd (1) (28/1 -100%) Lunar Sovereign	28 28/1(-100%)	(1) Lunar Sovereign 28/1, Caught eye when fourth in Swinton Hurdle in May 2023. but not stood much racing since. Shaped as though he retains ability on four runs after a near 1-year absence, though went with less fluency on final outing for Dan Skelton. Joined current yard for £3,000 and is well-handicapped if ready to roll. Several breaks in career; off since June and sold for £3,000 since; down in grade.
4	3 4th (3) (7/1 -133%) Snapius	7 7/1(-133%)	(3) Snapius 7/1, No surprise to see James Owen getting plenty of productivity out of this horse, runner-up on both starts in February, the latest chasing home a subsequent winner at Ludlow (15.8f). Looks to have plenty in his favour with a talented 5 lb conditional taking the ride. Hurdle wins at 2m on heavy/soft; close 2nd latest; surface switch is a query.

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15:12 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 18f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

A taking winner at Ludlow last time out, having run out when leading at Catterick on his penultimate start, CONTINUANCE is going the right way and the Martin Keighley-trained juvenile can follow up. Runner-up on his last two outings, Snapius may prefer softer ground but he is still a key player. Lunar Sovereign should be monitored for market support on his first appearance for new connections.

Each of the quintet holds realistic claims, with marginal preference for ONEWAYWEST who looked on the up when splitting two subsequent winners on his penultimate run and can be forgiven his most recent effort having sustained a cut. Lunar Sovereign is well-handicapped if rediscovering his best form on stable debut and any market support would be worth noting, while last-time out winner Continuance could still be improving having only his fifth start over hurdles.

Onewaywest has to stay on the radar but CONTINUANCE (nap) can defy an 8lb rise for his recent Ludlow win.

15:12 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:47 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (125/1 -279%) Autumn Philtre	125 125/1(-279%)	(7) Autumn Philtre 125/1, Hit the target between the flags back in October 2022 but overall record in that sphere is hardly compelling (that success is his sole win from 11 starts in points) and he hasn't shown a great deal in a handful of appearances under Rules. Debut for new yard. Makes stable debut in an open race but probably needs to raise his game..
1	8 1st (8) (5/1 +64%) Military Tycoon	5 5/1(+64%)	(8) Military Tycoon 5/1, Fairly useful Flat winner but has underachieved over hurdles so far, continuing the theme of disappointment in this sphere when a well-beaten fifth over C&D last time, hanging badly right throughout. Flat winner whose mark continues to tumble; little to recommend him in handicap hurdles..
2	4 2nd (4) (5/2 +38%) Ivane	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(4) Ivane 5/2, Just the one win from 24 starts overall for Ciaran Murphy in Ireland, with a lack of consistency a notable feature. Conversely, he wouldn't be the first to benefit from the switch to the James Owen yard and it'll be interesting to see how he shapes up in the betting. 2023 Galway winner but largely out of sorts since; worth a market check on stable debut..
3	2 3rd (2) (13/2 +0%) Proper Twelve	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(2) Proper Twelve 13/2, Responded well to blinkers/tongue strap when runner-up in a Huntingdon handicap chase (23.6f, heavy) in December. Has failed to complete both subsequent starts but couldn't rule out back hurdling off an attractive mark. Struggling over fences this term but reverts to hurdles on a good mark in new headgear..
4	3 4th (3) (12/1 -33%) Kankin	12 12/1(-33%)	(3) Kankin 12/1, Twice a winner over fences, latterly off a 3 lb higher mark at Fakenham last spring. It's been a struggle since his encouraging reappearance second at Plumpton in October but he's another that returns to hurdles on a workable mark, so all is certainly not lost. Comes in under a cloud over fences this season but hard to rule out back over hurdles..
5th	12 5th (12) (50/1 -52%) Engaging Sam	50 50/1(-52%)	(12) Engaging Sam 50/1, Showed he can be competitive from a basement mark when third of 10 at Lingfield last February but that is very much a standout effort, which she doesn't appear likely to repeat anytime soon judged on last month's poor display back at that track. Remains with something to prove after pulling up at Lingfield last month..
6th	10 6th (10) (10/1 -54%) Eliza Dolittle	10 10/1(-54%)	(10) Eliza Dolittle 10/1, Fair way behind second-placed Ask Her Out when third over 19f here in November but improved when landing a Plumpton handicap (20.5f, good to soft) next time. Misfired dropped to 2m at the same course on latest start, adding to what has become a patchy profile. Won in December but not the easiest to predict; back up in distance and hard to dismiss..
7th	1 7th (1) (20/1 +0%) Chankaya	20 20/1(+0%)	(1) Chankaya 20/1, Successful over 19f for Mitchell Hunt last February. Below that level in 4 runs for Tim Vaughan, his latest run back at Taunton was particularly poor (labouring badly before pulled up approaching the second-last), and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Out of sorts this season; coming down the weights but others appeal more..
8th	6 8th (6) (9/2 +72%) Senor Diaz	4.5 9/2(+72%)	(6) Senor Diaz 9/2, Shaped well upped to 20.5f when fourth of 10 on handicap debut at Plumpton last March. Failed to build on that next time but there were at least some signs of encouragement on his belated reappearance at Taunton last month and he's entitled to come on for that spin. Needs to build on last month's belated reappearance; could prefer a stiffer stamina test.
9th	9 9th (9) (9/1 -13%) Ask Her Out	9 9/1(-13%)	(9) Ask Her Out 9/1, Bumper winner who was runner-up twice prior to opening hurdles account in 15-runner Plumpton handicap (20.5f, soft) in December. Pulled up at Wincanton later that month and absent since, but she shouldn't be judged too harshly on that and will have a chance if able to bounce back. Progressing well prior to pulling up latest and not ruled out here if back on song..
10th	11 10th (11) (33/1 +34%) Millies Mite	33 33/1(+34%)	(11) Millies Mite 33/1, Seemed suited by the switch to prominent tactics when breaking longstanding maiden tag over fences here last spring. However, she hasn't shown much in 4 runs this season, taking record in this sphere to 0-15 when beaten a long way over C&D in a first-time hood (retained) last time. Hard to make a case for on most recent efforts but she has gone well here in the past..
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (11/1 -214%) Vendant	11 11/1(-214%)	(5) Vendant 11/1, Placed in points and left previous form in this sphere a long way behind when a fine second over this C&D (soft) in January. Step up to 25f didn't quite work out at Plumpton next time but this lightly-raced 7-y-o is of strong interest back at this trip. In better form than most and a player here with the drop in trip a plus..

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15:47 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f Race Class Flow

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VENDANT went close to getting off the mark over C&D in January before not quite lasting home over a longer trip when fourth at Plumpton last time. Everything appears to be in favour for Richard Rowe's gelding to gain a first career success. Ask Her Out and Eliza Dolittle are both capable of returning to form after below-par efforts when last seen.

Perhaps the return to hurdles will give PROPER TWELVE a lift following a couple of potentially confidence-damaging scenarios in the early stages of handicap chases at Taunton (unseated at the first) and here (lost his position after being slammed into at the first fence) the last twice. He is now 1 lb lower compared to when scoring over hurdles in May 2023 and the first-time cheekpieces may aid his cause. Vendant is feared back down in trip, while Ivane is of interest on debut for James Owen.

Vendant is worth considering but a chance is taken on IVANE on his debut for James Owen having shown ability in Ireland.

15:47 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (11/4 +0%) Leading Swoop	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(3) Leading Swoop 11/4, Blinkers replaced usual cheekpieces when a good second of 10 in handicap chase here (21.6f, heavy) 22 days ago. Can make his presence felt once more in his bid for a maiden victory. Placed here four times in a row this season; different trip-and-ground combination today.
2	8 2nd (8) (4/1 +27%) Elpologreg	4 4/1(+27%)	(8) Elpologreg 4/1, Arrives in decent form this season without getting his head in front, third of 10 in handicap chase here (21.6f, heavy) 22 days ago. Back up in trip and not dismissed. Placed twice over 2m5f here this year but others in the line-up look stronger.
3	2 3rd (2) (3/1 0%) Hobb's Delight	3 3/1(0%)	(2) Hobb's Delight 3/1, Winless this term but he's in good form, badly hampered 3 out when sixth in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (3m, heavy) 37 days ago. A likely player eased 1 lb. Didn't fire last time but earlier Catterick second was a good effort; good ground suits.
4	5 4th (5) (28/1 -12%) Ultra Viers	28 28/1(-12%)	(5) Ultra Viers 28/1, Remains a maiden after 16 runs and he came in last of 5 in handicap chase at Leicester (20.1f, heavy) 20 days ago. Up in trip with work to do. Struggled in two slow-ground handicaps last month; good ground may aid a revival.
5th	4 5th (4) (11/4 +31%) Getupearly	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(4) Getupearly 11/4, Remains a maiden after 16 runs but he posted a respectable fifth of 10 in handicap chase at Taunton (26.3f, good to soft) in December. Has since had a wind op and needs considering off a 3 lb lower mark. Well handicapped on autumn C&D form and returns from break on a good mark.
6th	7 6th (7) (20/1 +9%) Delgany Monarch	20 20/1(+9%)	(7) Delgany Monarch 20/1, Scored at Plumpton in spring, 2023, but he has largely struggled since, only ninth of 11 in handicap chase at Lingfield (23.5f, soft) 98 days ago. Cheekpieces are reached for now. Regressive 10yo who struggled to get competitive on his first two starts this season.
6	6 \|F\| (6) (17/2 +39%) Nordic Storm	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(6) Nordic Storm 17/2, Little form over hurdles and he came in a well-held seventh of 10 in handicap at Hereford (25.2f, good to soft) on his fencing debut 33 days ago. Hard to warm to. 0-7 over hurdles; struggled on last month's chasing debut (bled); leap of faith required.

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16:20 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

LEADING SWOOP has been in more consistent form this season having reached the frame on all four starts at this track. Robert Walford's nine-year-old is worth another try up in distance and his pedigree does suggest that it ought to suit. Getupearly may return to form after a wind operation, while Elpologreg and Hobb's Delight appear best of the remainder.

A tight-knit handicap in which marginal preference is for the reliable HOBB'S DELIGHT who didn't enjoy the rub of the green when sixth at Uttoxeter last time and can capitalise on a 1 lb lower mark here to gain a deserved first win of the season. In-form maiden Leading Swoop heads the list of dangers, although Getupearly and Elpologreg can both have a say too.

Preference is for well-handicapped 8yo GETUPEARLY, who bumped into a very well-handicapped rival when second over C&D in September.

16:20 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:55 Fontwell NH Flat Race (Class 5) 14f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (5/6 +39%) Edward Sexton	0.833333 5/6(+39%)	(2) Edward Sexton 5/6, Sets the standard on his placed efforts at Sandown and Kempton 3 months apart. Sets a fair standard and will appreciate this return to better ground; leading contender..
2	1 2nd (1) (7/4 +13%) Catchintsavo	1.75 7/4(+13%)	(1) Catchintsavo 7/4, £90,000 buy after finishing runner-up on the second of 2 starts in Irish points and made a decent start under Rules when second of 8 in bumper at Exeter 5 weeks ago, no match for winner. Player. Made a promising start when second at Exeter last month; worth considering back in trip..
3	5 3rd (5) (9/2 +18%) Arfursgal	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(5) Arfursgal 9/2, Made a promising start when second in Newbury bumper in December. Entitled to improve and obvious claims. 2nd at Newbury three months ago; could appreciate this drop in distance on better ground..
4	4 4th (4) (80/1 -100%) Potters Marmite	80 80/1(-100%)	(4) Potters Marmite 80/1, Offered little when third of 5 in bumper at Fakenham 31 days ago. Entitled to have improved for last month's debut but others have more pressing claims..
5th	6 5th (6) (80/1 -21%) Sukrain	80 80/1(-21%)	(6) Sukrain 80/1, Kamsin filly. Dam, hurdler/chaser in France (17f/2¼m winner), also 11f winner on Flat, out of 2m hurdle winner in Italy Mariella. Wears hood. Makes debut with a hood fitted and would need to be a fair standard to figure..

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16:55 Fontwell NH Flat Race (Class 5) 14f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

ARFURSGAL shaped with plenty of promise when runner-up on her first appearance at Newbury in December and the four-year-old, who travelled well on that occasion, is expected to benefit from a drop in trip. Edward Sexton and Catchintsavo are both capable of a decent showing on what they have achieved so far, while Roi Du Risk showed a good attitude here in January but may prove vulnerable under a penalty.

ARFURSGAL made a positive start when second at Newbury and can take advantage of her age/sex allowance. Her stablemate Catchinsavo is next best ahead of Edward Sexton.

The Moore-trained EDWARD SEXTON sets a far standard and looks the one to beat, with Arfursgal feared most.

16:55 Fontwell NH Flat Race (Class 5) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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