Fontwell Races & Results 1 Sunday 26th May 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Fontwell Races & Results Tomform Sunday 26th May 2024

There were 28 Races on Sunday 26th May 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 6 races at Fontwell, 7 races at Uttoxeter, 8 races at Curragh, 7 races at Kelso, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Sunday 26th May 2024

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14:39 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (2/15 -86%) Fine Margin	0.133333 2/15(-86%)	(2) Fine Margin 2/15, Maiden who made a promising debut for the Willie Mullins yard when runner-up in a valuable Haydock handicap (24.2f, good to soft) earlier this season. Hasn't fired on either outing since but has found an excellent opportunity here. Yet to win but second in a Grade 3 handicap hurdle at Haydock in November; hard to oppose.
2	6 2nd (6) (100/1 -52%) On The Nose	100 100/1(-52%)	(6) On The Nose 100/1, Poor handicapper on Flat and no show so far over hurdles. Hard to make a case for. Inconsistent on the Flat and nothing in three previous goes over hurdles.
3	4 3rd (4) (16/1 -60%) Oval Street	16 16/1(-60%)	(4) Oval Street 16/1, Multiple point winner but only modest form over obstacles so far, runner-up at Plumpton last time. Needs to step up markedly. Second at Plumpton last time and strong claims for the runner-up spot again.
4	5 4th (5) (7/1 +42%) Bless The Moon	7 7/1(+42%)	(5) Bless The Moon 7/1, Some promise in an Irish novice hurdle for Barry Fitzgerald 9 months ago and placed in a point last time, so seems the likeliest to capitalise if Fine Margin underperforms. Runner-up in a point last time; hard to see her winning but a good chance of being placed.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (66/1 +18%) Diamond Monarch	66 66/1(+18%)	(1) Diamond Monarch 66/1, Little show in Chepstow hurdles 11 months apart for Sam Thomas. Nothing in two starts over hurdles last year; transformation needed on stable debut.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (200/1 +33%) He's A Steel	200 200/1(+33%)	(3) He's A Steel 200/1, Didn't show much in points or a bumper at Ffos Las. Has left Ryan Potter prior to this hurdling debut. Poor in points and a bumper; debut for another new yard after 17 months off; no appeal.

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14:39 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

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FINE MARGIN sets a lofty standard in this contest with a rating of 128 after finishing midfield in a Premier Handicap at Aintree last month. Willie Mullins' seven-year-old takes a drop in trip, which shouldn't pose him any problems, and he looks difficult to oppose. Oval Street produced a much better effort when finishing second over 2m at Plumpton last time and he looks the main danger, while Bless The Moon can prove best of the rest.

This looks no more than a formality for FINE MARGIN, who sets the standard and is fully expected to open his account. Bless The Moon is the likeliest winner if the favourite underperforms.

It's hard to oppose Willie Mullins' FINE MARGIN. Oval Street can beat Bless The Moon for the runner-up spot.

14:39 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:14 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/2 -125%) Call Off The Dogs	4.5 9/2(-125%)	(3) Call Off The Dogs 9/2, Missed whole of last year and has gradually recaptured his best this spring, resuming winning ways off a career-low mark at Fontwell 10 days ago. Player. Back to winning form here ten days ago and still well treated despite a 6lb rise.
2	4 2nd (4) (25/1 +24%) Royal Juniper	25 25/1(+24%)	(4) Royal Juniper 25/1, Winner over fences at Wexford for A. J. Martin last summer but disappointed on final start for that yard and little encouragement to glean from hurdle runs for present connections. Three hurdle runs for this yard have been poor; the return to fences needs to revive him.
3	1 3rd (1) (4/1 -14%) Hidalgo Des Bordes	4 4/1(-14%)	(1) Hidalgo Des Bordes 4/1, Promising individual who found significant improvement when making a winning chase debut in 11-runner handicap at Exeter (17.5f, good) last month. Clearly wasn't 100% (reportedly made a noise) when turned out under a penalty soon after and worth another chance. Disappointed last time after an impressive chase debut; may have had excuses; shortlisted.
4	5 4th (5) (11/8 +21%) Mister Upton	1.375 11/8(+21%)	(5) Mister Upton 11/8, No great shakes over hurdles but much improved to make a winning start in this sphere over C&D 18 days ago. Had enough in hand to suggest he can defy an 8 lb rise. 8lb higher than when winning easily on chase debut over C&D last time; major player.
5th	7 5th (7) (7/1 +50%) Shaw's Cross	7 7/1(+50%)	(7) Shaw's Cross 7/1, Veteran who gained his first chasing success at Plumpton in January 2023. Rather hit-and-miss since but latest 12¾ lengths third of 9 to Mister Upton over C&D was one of his better efforts and is 12 lb better off with the winner here. 13l to find with Mister Upton on latest C&D running and 12lb pull is not enough to tempt.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (17/2 -6%) Blaze A Trail	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(2) Blaze A Trail 17/2, Rattled off a 5-timer over fences in 2022 and he ran well on the back of 7 months off when second of 5 in handicap chase at Wincanton (15.7f) 35 days ago. Mark is steadily easing and he could be sharper with that run under his belt. Five-timer in 2022; second on his reappearance but probably needs to find a bit more.

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15:14 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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Call Off The Dogs showed his quirks when whipping round at the start before scoring in decisive fashion over 2m2f here earlier in the month and he should put in a bold show off 6lb higher. However, the vote goes to MISTER UPTON, who made the perfect start to life over fences when scoring by over eight lengths over C&D last time. The five-year-old is only 8lb higher for that success and he could prove very hard to beat, while Shaw's Cross is another to consider.

MISTER UPTON is clearly much more at home in this sphere than he had been over hurdles given the manner of his ready chase-debut win over C&D 18 days ago and he can defy an 8 lb rise. Call Off The Dogs has gradually recaptured his best after an absence and rates the main threat ahead of Hidalgo des Bordes, who had excuses last time.

This can go to MISTER UPTON who put up a taking performance on his chase debut over C&D 18 days ago.

15:14 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 22f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
8	8 (8) (14/1 +0%) Bobalot	14 14/1(+0%)	(8) Bobalot 14/1, Resumed winning ways back hurdling in 2¾m course handicap in January. Little to shout about since but is edging back down the weights as a result. Off same mark as when winning over C&D in January but not in the same form since.
1	9 1st (9) (7/1 +50%) Sam's Amour	7 7/1(+50%)	(9) Sam's Amour 7/1, Third in a pair of handicaps around 19f in the autumn. Hasn't really fired since but mark is becoming more appealing. 0-9 under rules and enough to prove back from another three months off.
2	2 2nd (2) (6/1 +33%) Ballyfinn	6 6/1(+33%)	(2) Ballyfinn 6/1, Runner-up in an Irish point and promising start when fifth in a warm Ascot novice in November. Disappointed since but good chance he can get back on track switched to handicaps. Has not built on a promising hurdles debut but may show more now handicapping.
3	4 3rd (4) (17/2 -89%) Stowaway Jess	8.5 17/2(-89%)	(4) Stowaway Jess 17/2, Bumper winner who opened her hurdling account in a weak race at Market Rasen (18.6f) last May. Yet to build on that but goes handicapping now. Market Rasen winner; probably needs to resume her progress up in trip on handicap debut.
4	6 4th (6) (15/8 +25%) Midnight Gold	1.875 15/8(+25%)	(6) Midnight Gold 15/8, Still not fully exposed and, having scored at Southwell a year ago, returned with another improved showing when second at Warwick. More to come and should take the beating in a first-time tongue strap. Ran well to finish second last time on her return from 11 months off; tongue-tie goes on.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (9/1 -50%) Sambezi	9 9/1(-50%)	(1) Sambezi 9/1, Fairly useful hurdler who took a step back in the right direction when fourth at Warwick a month ago and he's worthy of interest from a handy mark. Dual course winner; back in a 0-110 for the first time since winning easily a year ago.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (9/2 +25%) Alexandra Romanov	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(3) Alexandra Romanov 9/2, Dual course winner who failed to build on a successful return at Warwick in September. Fresh from 6 months off and should be well tuned up, so one to note. C&D winner not seen in seven months but she is proven fresh; not dismissed easily.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (17/2 +23%) Illogical Logic	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(7) Illogical Logic 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden who hasn't fired yet in handicaps but leaves the impression there's a bigger effort in him when the market speaks in his favour. Placed for the first time last month but still a long way behind the winner.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (50/1 -52%) Sermando	50 50/1(-52%)	(5) Sermando 50/1, Fair handicap hurdler who ran poorly back from a 7-month break at Wincanton last time, leaving him with a bit to prove. It would have been preferable had he shown more last time after 224 days off.

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15:50 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow

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MIDNIGHT GOLD finished eight lengths clear of the third when runner-up in a class 5 event at Warwick on her latest outing and she is only 1lb higher for that performance. Neil Mulholland's seven-year-old remains fairly unexposed for her age and she could be ready to strike under Harry Cobden. The main danger might be Stowaway Jess, who makes her handicap debut after finishing a well-held fourth at Southwell last month and she could take a step forward. Of the remainder, Illogical Logic makes the most appeal.

MIDNIGHT GOLD is going the right way and a tongue strap may eke out further improvement, so she's preferred to Stowaway Jess, whose bumper form gives her some scope for better now handicapping. Ballyfinn is another interesting handicap debutant.

Preference is for MIDNIGHT GOLD (nap) who won in good style at Southwell last summer and finished second on her recent Warwick return.

15:50 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:25 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (5/2 -11%) Doctor Foley	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(2) Doctor Foley 5/2, Placed in Irish points and has proved a different proposition sent chasing, landing handicaps at Bangor (24f) and this C&D last spring. Lost his way after but back on track when third at Taunton last month and return to this trip will suit. Could be the answer. C&D winner a year ago and ran his best race since when third last time; major player.
2	6 2nd (6) (12/1 +14%) Prince Cleni	12 12/1(+14%)	(6) Prince Cleni 12/1, Little form over hurdles but did well over fences at the start of last summer, runner-up at Uttoxeter before going one better at Southwell (both at around 3m). Disappointing since, however. Has shown nothing since winning off 3lb higher at Southwell last summer; look elsewhere.
3	1 3rd (1) (33/1 +34%) Friends Don't Ask	33 33/1(+34%)	(1) Friends Don't Ask 33/1, Dual winner in 2021/22 for Martin Smith but doesn't seem to retain much ability these days. C&D winner, but has shown nothing in three starts for this yard after 22 months off.
4	3 4th (3) (3/1 -20%) William Ewart	3 3/1(-20%)	(3) William Ewart 3/1, Justified support when scoring for the first time over fences at Southwell (3m, heavy) in February. Not so good next 2 starts but returned to form when third in 15-runner handicap chase at Warwick (3m) 31 days ago. Considered. Running well since the autumn but he wouldn't want ground firmer than good.
5th	4 5th (4) (8/1 -45%) Toad Of Toad Hall	8 8/1(-45%)	(4) Toad Of Toad Hall 8/1, Successful twice here last year, including this race, but he ran poorly last 2 starts 7 months apart. Risky. Bolted up from the one other finisher in this race last year; 3-6 over fences around here.
5	5 \|F\| (5) (3/1 +45%) He'llstopatthetop	3 3/1(+45%)	(5) He'llstopatthetop 3/1, Maiden pointer who didn't figure in 3 starts over timber and was a similar story on debut over fences at Taunton in December. However, did offer some encouragement back from a break when fifth at Exeter last month and worth a try at this longer trip. 0-9 including four starts in points and little to suggest he is about to break his duck.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (14/1 +13%) Lough Salt	14 14/1(+13%)	(7) Lough Salt 14/1, Successful twice in 3m handicap chases at Doncaster in early-2022. Form patchy since, though had no chance from miles out of the handicap last time. Record of 2-40 over fences suggests that others are more likely.

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16:25 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow

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Having returned to form with a staying-on third over an extended 2m5f at Taunton last month, DOCTOR FOLEY makes plenty of appeal returning to the C&D of his last success. Anthony Honeyball's gelding is taken to gain a career third victory, possibly at the main expense of William Ewart. The son of Sageburg lost little in defeat when hitting the frame in a 15-runner affair at Warwick in late April and a similar performance is sure to see him involved. He'llstopatthetop may chase the pair home.

DOCTOR FOLEY looked back on song when third at Taunton last month and can resume winning ways with the return to this longer distance in his favour. William Ewart arrives on the back of a decent third in a big field at Warwick and is next best.

The vote goes to C&D winner DOCTOR FOLEY who looked to be on the way back when third over an inadequte trip at Taunton last month.

16:25 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 26f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (4/1 +27%) Danzini	4 4/1(+27%)	(6) Danzini 4/1, Won at Southwell in 2022 and back on track with headgear fitted when third twice last summer. Not disgraced on last month's return from a break at Taunton and could go well. Ran with credit on last month's return and is 1lb below her sole winning mark; shortlisted.
2	3 2nd (3) (6/1 +50%) Dear Ralphy	6 6/1(+50%)	(3) Dear Ralphy 6/1, Runner-up either side of his decisive breakthrough success at Chepstow (3m, soft) in November. Has lost his way since, though. Hard to know what to expect. Things haven't panned out for him in three starts this year; best watched for now.
3	4 3rd (4) (9/4 +75%) Celtic Fortune	2.25 9/4(+75%)	(4) Celtic Fortune 9/4, Placed 3 times on the bounce in handicaps at around 2½m at the start of last season. Below that level when fourth at Fakenham and here this spring but is down to a mark in the 80s for the first time and Harry Cobden takes over the reins now. Also tongue tied first time. 0-12 including in a point; the longer trip needs to make a difference; tongue-tie goes on.
4	1 4th (1) (16/1 -14%) Seignor Gringo	16 16/1(-14%)	(1) Seignor Gringo 16/1, Won a claiming hurdle in France but has failed to make a significant impact in 3 handicaps for this yard (well-held third on penultimate start). Remains to be seen whether the refitting of cheekpieces (for the first time in Britain) sparks a revival. Well held in three starts since joining this yard; needs to improve for the longer trip.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (3/1 -173%) Sandy Brook	3 3/1(-173%)	(2) Sandy Brook 3/1, Struggled last season (mainly over fences) but showed he retains his ability when taking advantage of his reduced mark at Plumpton (25f) 14 days ago. Raised 7 lb but retains handicapping scope on old form. Flattered by winning margin at Plumpton last time but still high on the list on that run.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (12/1 -85%) Kapitaliste	12 12/1(-85%)	(5) Kapitaliste 12/1, Losing run is mounting up but he did go close on a handful of occasions last summer and a recent comeback fourth to Sandy Brook at Plumpton was respectable. Might strip fitter now. 2-38 under rules; may have needed the run behind Sandy Brook at Plumpton last time.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (25/1 -150%) Glorious Mist	25 25/1(-150%)	(7) Glorious Mist 25/1, Maiden pointer and poor form over hurdles. Latest 11½ lengths third to Sandy Brook at Plumpton was a bit more encouraging but she'll need more again to go close here. Third behind Sandy Brook at Plumpton last time; 2lb wrong but each-way claims.

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17:00 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow

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SANDY BROOK justified strong support in the market when scooting clear of his rivals at Plumpton a fortnight ago. A 7lb rise in the ratings looks far from insurmountable and the nine-year-old appears to have been found a suitable opportunity to follow up. The biggest threat may emerge from the Neil Mulholland-trained Celtic Fortune, who could improve for the rise in distance, while Danzini is entitled to build on last month's reappearance sixth at Taunton.

The booking of Harry Cobden for CELTIC FORTUNE catches the eye and he can bounce back to form and take advantage of his reduced mark. Recent Plumpton scorer Sandy Brook is the obvious danger.

Although flattered by the winning margin, SANDY BROOK still won with some authority at Plumpton a fortnight ago and can follow up.

17:00 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:35 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (15/8 -7%) Cawthorne Banker	1.875 15/8(-7%)	(3) Cawthorne Banker 15/8, Fairly useful bumper performer who has improved over hurdles since handicapping and fitted with cheekpieces, winning at Kempton last month and better than result when second at Ludlow since. Can show he's still on a good mark and gets the vote. In good form lately, winning at Kempton and possibly unlucky not to follow up at Ludlow.
2	1 2nd (1) (5/2 +0%) Happy Boy	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(1) Happy Boy 5/2, Came good at the fourth attempt over hurdles when cosily making a winning handicap debut back from 13 months off at Kempton (2m, good) in April. Respectable fifth at Uttoxeter since. Should go well. Won well on his Kempton return and possible excuses for his Uttoxeter defeat; shortlisted.
3	6 3rd (6) (7/1 +50%) Sarsen	7 7/1(+50%)	(6) Sarsen 7/1, Placed twice in maiden hurdles for Alan King in summer 2022 but unable to make an impact in 3 starts for this yard. Needs first-time blinkers to make a difference. Early promise over hurdles for Alan King but has gone the wrong way; blinkers go on.
4	4 4th (4) (18/1 -13%) Got Grey	18 18/1(-13%)	(4) Got Grey 18/1, Modest maiden hurdler in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell. Showed promise for new yard when fourth of 14 in novice at Taunton (16.5f, soft) last month but could only manage a remote fourth back in a handicap at Hereford since. Taunton fourth at 250-1 on penultimate start is starting to look flattering.
5th	7 5th (7) (11/1 +50%) Eventful	11 11/1(+50%)	(7) Eventful 11/1, Took well to refitted blinkers/back from 5 months off when doubling tally at Southwell in November 2022. Struggled to make an impact in just 4 subsequent outings and now goes without headgear. Dual hurdles winner in 2022 but has lost her way.
6th	5 6th (5) (18/1 -177%) Baikal	18 18/1(-177%)	(5) Baikal 18/1, Won a maiden and handicap over 2m in the first half of last season and should be sharper for a recent run on the Flat at Newbury. Two wins over hurdles last year and recent Flat return should have put him straight.
7th	2 7th (2) (8/1 -23%) Beat The Heat	8 8/1(-23%)	(2) Beat The Heat 8/1, Bagged 3 handicap hurdles here in 2022 and, fit from the Flat, he put in a good shift when third of 12 here in October. Well held in both codes since, though may have needed the outing back on the AW latest. Record here reads 431113 but this trip on drying ground is not sure to be enough of a test.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (33/1 +18%) Privatory	33 33/1(+18%)	(8) Privatory 33/1, Dual 2m winner early in his career but tumbling in the weights without looking up to taking advantage. Pulled up both starts for this yard in recent weeks. Very much on the downgrade; addition of a tongue-tie needs to have a dramatic effect.

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17:35 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow

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Although failing to follow up when runner-up at Ludlow earlier in May, CAWTHORNE BANKER lost little in defeat on that occasion. The Flemensfirth gelding should find a 1lb higher mark workable and compensation could beckon. Happy Boy posted a respectable fifth at Uttoxeter recently and he may find that this sharper course suits better if adopting similar front-running tactics. Chris Gordon's charge is feared most, ahead of Sarsen, who could bounce back to form in first-time blinkers.

CAWTHORNE BANKER went close at Ludlow recently despite things not going his way and can show he's still on a good mark. Happy Boy is next best ahead of Baikal.

The vote goes to CAWTHORNE BANKER who won well at Kempton and may have been unfortunate not to follow up at Ludlow.

17:35 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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