Fontwell Park Racecard - Monday 18th March

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

INFORMATION

Abandonment Policy

If the meeting is abandoned before the first race, a full refund will be made If the meeting is abandoned after the first, but before the third race, a 50% refund will be made If the meeting is abandoned after the third race, no refund will be made No refunds are given on the day itself, all badges must be mailed to the Racecourse Office with a covering letter and refunds will be dealt with by post

Admission Policy

The management reserves the right to refuse admission to the racecourse without assigning a reason for so doing. We also reserve the right to eject any person from the racecourse without assigning a reason for so doing.

Baby Changing Facilities

There are baby changing facilities in the toilets of the Land & Power Premier Grandstand and the Tecom Stand as well as the unisex disabled toilet next to the Nickel Coin bar.

Disabled Customers

Disabled customers pay the standard full admission price. For those disabled customers dependant on a carer to help them during a race meeting, their carer is admitted free of charge

There is a viewing ramp for disabled customers next to the Nickel Coin stand in the Paddock Enclosure near to the disabled toilet, and a viewing area at the winning line in the Premier Enclosure. There are disabled toilets on each floor of the Land & Power Premier Grandstand also Disabled parking is on a first come first served basis so please display your blue badge for parking as close to the racecourse entrance as possible. For any help or assistance, please ask a raceday steward or member of Fontwell Park staff.

Dress Code

To access the Premier Enclosure, men should wear collared shirts A tie is not essential and smart jeans and tailored shorts are acceptable We do not permit jogging bottoms, fancy dress, sports or beachwear in this Enclosure. The Paddock Enclosure: there is no dress code in this enclosure apart from in the hospitality suites where the same policy as the Premier Enclosure applies. There is no dress code for children in either enclosure.

Food and Drink

The only location we allow your own food and drink to be consumed is the centre course picnic area

Emergency Procedures

Fontwell Park employs trained safety stewards In the event of an emergency which requires evacuation a public announcement will be made and the stewards will direct you to a safe area.

Enclosures

Paddock: If you have a Paddock ticket, you have access to viewing of the Parade Ring & Winners enclosure, the three viewing Grandstands, plenty of bars including the Figure of Eight National Spirit and Comedy of Errors Bar, as well as the catering units. You can also cross the track into the Centre Course for additional viewing and picnic areas.

Premier Enclosure: A Premier Enclosure ticket allows access to the areas above as well as Fontwell Gardens and the ground floor of the Premier Grandstand. This has additional undercover seating, Premier Food café & bar as well as additional tote points and flat screen TVs. There is also a terrace overlooking Fontwell Gardens.

To upgrade from the Grandstand & Paddock enclosure to the Premier Enclosure, simply visit the racecourse office and pay £5

First Aid

Located at the First Aid unit opposite the main entrance. If you require medical assistance, please contact a member of staff.

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If you are coming racing at Fontwell Park by train don’t forget we operate a bus service for the nearest station at Barnham at a cost of £4 return. The bus service starts two hours before the first race and operates a shuttle service to the course There are return journeys after racing The bus drops customers off in the main car park and leaves for Barnham from the same point after the last race For further details call the racecourse office on 01243 543335.

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MONDAY 18 MARCH (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

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STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

SOPHIE CANDY (Chief Steward)

GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

NATHAN GREEN, KATE SMITH, FERGUS SWEENEY

STARTERS

JAMES STENNING

SAM AVIS

JUDGE

EMILY JONES

CLERK OF THE SCALES

GRAHAM FORD

VETERINARY OFFICER

HOWARD NEWITT

VETERINARY SURGEONS

MATT WATERHOUSE, BVetMed, Cert EM (Int), Cert VA, MRCVS

MARIA ROSA, DVM, MRCVS

JUSTINE KANE-SMYTH, BVM&S, MSCR, DIP.ECVS, FHEA, MRCVS

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr LUCY FREE SRMO

Dr RIZ GHANI

Dr BABACK DANESHMAND

NURSE

MICHELLE FORSDICK

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

SARAH COLLINS

PETER DOUBLE

CAROL LEGGETT

COMMENTATOR

ALAN HOWES

SKY SPORTS RACING PRESENTER

HAYLEY MOORE

BETTING RING MANAGER

VICKI MOORE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

GUY PRIDIE

CLERK OF THE COURSE

PHILIP HIDE

HEAD GROUNDSMAN

PAUL MANT

FARRIER

MARTIN HOGAN

PHYSIO

SALLY DUFTY

LEAD SAFEGUARDING OFFICIAL

GUY PRIDIE

DUTY SAFEGUARDING OFFICIAL

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3 CELESTIAL HALO (IRE) (8) F-F3332

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711-7

B g Galileo (IRE) - Pay The Bank Harry Skelton

The Stewart Family

Paul Nicholls, Shepton Mallet Br Roncon Churchtown Bloodstock Br & Lane LtdPotensis S

TIMEFORM VIEW In front of Karabak when thirdoverthistripatCheltenham in December.Asgood as everwhengoing down fighting in KingwellHurdlelastweekend andthe one to beat if in asimilarmood here TFR HHHHH BHA162

KEY OwnerBreeding BreederJockeyTrainer Sponsor

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Eachhorse hasbeen given astarrating, theseare definedbelow:

HHHHH Selectedtowin therace.

HHHHI Good chance of being placed

HHHII By no meansout of thereckoning but atleast one or twoholdstrongerclaims

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OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability

The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

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THURSDAY 16 MAY

FIRST RACE 2.13

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE V2 RADIO ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G L Moore (76 wins from 349 runners, 22%) runs ALL AUTHORIZED TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (3 wins from 40 runners, 8%) runs ALL AUTHORIZED LONGEST TRAVELLER: MOUNT WASHINGTON trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 159 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

ALL AUTHORIZED stuck to his task pretty well when second in handicap company at Newbury a fortnight ago and this looks a great chance to open his account back in maiden company. Seaside Legend and Mount Washington can offer most resistance.

1-2-3: 1.ALL AUTHORIZED (FR) 2.SEASIDE LEGEND (IRE) 3.MOUNT WASHINGTON (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 ALL AUTHORIZED (FR) (16) 1-64P42 C

5 11-5

PLAY SMARTER

B g Authorized (IRE) - Polysheba (FR) Niall Houlihan

Mr Steven Packham & Mr Gary Moore Gary Moore, Horsham

Br Ronald Wallace Huggins & George Tiney

K M Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Debut bumper winner who has been brought along steadily over hurdles, fourth of 5 in novice at Sandown (16f, soft) last month. Better form when runner-up on handicap debut 16 days ago. TFRHHHHH BHA111

2 BRAVE RULER (GB) (23) 46

5 11-5

B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Patacake Nick Scholfield

Mrs D. M. Barker Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary

Br A. E. Smith & Co

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability when fourth in a bumper at Chepstow in January but folded over the same C&D since TFRHHIII BHA-

3 CLINTON LANE (GB) (49) P35000

6 11-5

Ch g Linda’s Lad - Midnight Seranade (IRE) Fergus Gillard

Mr T. J. C. Seegar Mark Gillard, Sherborne

Br Whitegate Stud

TIMEFORM VIEWAppeared to take a sizeable step forward when third in an 8-runner maiden at Wincanton in October but hasn’t been able to repeat that effort since, including in handicaps. TFRHHHII BHA84

4 EL BANDIDO PANCHO (GB) (48) 0

5 11-5

B g Westerner - Dr Jane Ben Jones

The White Hart Company Ben Clarke, Beaminster

Br E. W. White

TIMEFORMVIEW Westerner gelding. Dam, no form over hurdles/fences, sister to useful chaser (stayed 21f) Mr Medic. Shaped better than end result suggests in a Chepstow TFRHHHII BHA-

5 MOUNT WASHINGTON (IRE) (37) 30

5 11-5

B g Shirocco (GER) - Kayf Hampshire (IRE) Jordan Nailor

W J Evans Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Mr James O’Leary Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a bumper winner and showed something to work on when third on debut in November

Well beaten in listed company at Newbury since but now goes hurdling at an ordinary level. TFRHHHHI BHA-

6 SEASIDE LEGEND (IRE) (35) 24-055

6 11-5

B g Adlerflug (GER) - It Gorl (GER) Paul O’Brien Jackson & Monk Harry Derham, Newbury

Br S. Lanigan-O’Keeffe Olbg

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair in bumpers for Paul Nicholls and left behind a low-key hurdles debut when fifth of 12 at Plumpton last month, finishing with running left Capable of better TFRHHHHI BHA-

7 SIR MAXIMUS (IRE) (21) 0P

5 11-5

B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Dubai Flower David Bass

The Legacy Group Racing Club Lawney Hill, Aston Rowant

Br Belmont Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Limited impact in a bumper/maiden hurdle 6 months apart.

TFRHHIII BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8

BALLYGELLY (IRE) (34) 2100

6 10-12

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Indian Love (FR) James Best

Mrs M. J. Wilson Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham

Br C.A.FR.E Enniskellen Campus Andrew Coombs, Coombs Group

TIMEFORM VIEW £25,000 purchase after getting off the mark in Irish points at the second attempt in October. Low-key start to Rules career

9 DANCE IN THE PARK (GB) (53) 206

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 10-12

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Serpentine River (IRE) Brendan Powell

Mr H J Jarvis & Mrs P Jarvis Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne

Br E. H. Crow & Son Karen Jewell Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Posted good second (with hood on) in a course bumper on NH debut in September but not at that level in a brace of bumpers since

10 SURREY NEMESIS (GB) (30) 000

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 10-2

B f Linda’s Lad - Narla Lee Edwards

All Seasons Racing Adam West, Epsom

Br Mr Martin & Mrs Rachel Hill

TIMEFORM VIEW Little in the way of solid form in a trio of bumpers.

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Stewards Note:

TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

MOUNT WASHINGTON: Following its run on 10/2/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

SEASIDE LEGEND: Following its run on 12/2/2024 it was reported that the horse was badly hampered at 1st hurdle.

Probable S.P’s: 4-6 All Authorized (FR), 5-1 Seaside Legend (IRE), 7-1 Mount Washington (IRE), 22-1 El Bandido Pancho (GB), 28-1 Dance In The Park (GB), 33-1 Brave Ruler (GB), 40-1 Clinton Lane (GB), 66-1 Sir Maximus (IRE), 150-1 Ballygelly (IRE), 300-1 Surrey Nemesis (GB)

RACE RESULT: TIME

DISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH

The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple

SECOND RACE 2.45

THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3M 1F 210YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DOWNLOAD THE BETGOODWIN APP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights lowered 3lb.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): R Walford (13 wins from 70 runners, 19%) runs TIP TOP MOUNTAIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (2 wins from 31 runners, 6%) runs HERMES DU GOUET WEIGHTWATCHER: DR KANANGA won off a handicap mark of 125, his rating is now down 5lb to 120. LONGEST TRAVELLER: HERMES DU GOUET trained by V Williams, Hereford, 153 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

C&D winner MAX DYNAMO has been given a chance by the official assessor so is taken to resume winning ways at the chief expense of fellow-veteran Dr Kananga who is also weighted to have a say here. Mumbo Jumbo can’t be discounted either as he bids to gain an overdue breakthrough success

1-2-3: 1.MAX DYNAMO 2.DR KANANGA 3.MUMBO JUMBO (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

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1 DR KANANGA (GB) (20) 00-6P22 D

10 11-11

PLAY SMARTER

B g Dapper - Crepe de Chine (FR) Tom Bellamy

Tootell, Tomkies & Tory Ben Clarke, Beaminster

Br Mrs C. M. Bowman Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced 10-y-o who arrives in good form, second over C&D and at Catterick last month. Well in the mix off an unchanged mark. TFRHHHHI BHA120

2 MAX DYNAMO (GB) (34) 160-2P4 CD

14 11-8

B g Midnight Legend - Vivante (IRE) James Best

Mrs M. J. Wilson

Br Mrs M. J. Wilson

Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham

Andrew Coombs, Coombs Group

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who wasn’t discredited when fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Lingfield (28.8f, soft) 34 days ago. Can race off a 3lb lower mark so rates a player TFRHHHHH BHA117

3 TIP TOP MOUNTAIN (IRE) (33) 311-034 C D

9 11-5

B g Mountain High (IRE) - The Central Lady (IRE) Bryan Carver

Mr R. J. Brown Robert Walford, Blandford

Br Pat Casey & Liam O’Doherty Tote TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner but he again failed to see out his race when fourth of 9 in handicap chase over C&D (heavy) 33 days ago. More is needed TFRHHHII BHA114

4 MUMBO JUMBO (IRE) (27) 2-U3PP4

8 11-4

B g Califet (FR) - Touched By Angels (IRE) Joe Anderson (5) Mr N. Mustoe Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Dunmanway Breeding Club Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to win a race of any description but he got back on track in first-time cheekpieces when last of 4 in handicap chase at Taunton (23f, soft) 27 days ago. Not ruled out off a falling mark. TFRHHHII BHA113

5 HERMES DU GOUET (FR) (54) 4130-56

7 11-2

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Dolly du Gouet (FR) Charlie Deutsch My Racing Manager Friends Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Thierry Lemoine My Racing Manager

TIMEFORM VIEW Point/hurdles winner who has failed to fire in 2m3f handicap chases at Exeter and Chepstow this winter. Others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA111

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Dr Kananga (GB), 11-4 Hermes du Gouet (FR), 7-2 Mumbo Jumbo (IRE), 9-1 Max Dynamo (GB), 12-1 Tip Top Mountain (IRE) RACE RESULT: TIME

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THIRD RACE 3.18

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (2M 3F 49YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE BETGOODWIN MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): A Honeyball (37 wins from 104 runners, 36%) runs SAILING GRACE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Greatrex (2 wins from 6 runners, 33%) runs CALLIN BATON ROUGE LONGEST TRAVELLER: LUNA RUN trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 159 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

SAILING GRACE made a promising start over hurdles last season, beating a next-time-out winner at Newton Abbot on debut, and her last run is best excused having not been able to recover after a jumping error. The 5-y-o remains with potential making her handicap debut on her reappearance, so she is preferred to Callin Baton Rouge and Only Fools

1-2-3: 1.SAILING GRACE 2.CALLIN BATON ROUGE (IRE) 3.ONLY FOOLS (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

colours no horse age st lb

1 SAILING GRACE (GB) (427) 12P- 5 12-0

PLAY SMARTER

B m Dartmouth - War Creation (IRE) Ben Godfrey (3)

Wessex Racing Club

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Wood Farm Stud geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWWinning debut at Newton Abbot last season, before still looking in need of the experience when runner-up at Ayr next All but came down at the fourth at Hereford on her final outing, so could offer more. TFRHHHHH BHA100

2 MISS FEDORA (IRE) (11) 201P4P CD

5 11-3

B m Helmet (AUS) - Shahabad Sean Houlihan

Simon & Christine Prout Seamus Mullins, Amesbury

Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum We Do Vans

TIMEFORMVIEWOpened her account at this C&D in November but pulled up on 2 of her 3 starts since. However, it was one of her better efforts when fourth here (21.8f, soft) on her penultimate run. TFRHHHII BHA89

3 CALLIN BATON ROUGE (IRE) (21) P04624

6 10-11

B m Westerner - All My Judges James Bowen

Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Reid & Murphy Bloodstock 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden but, with cheekpieces reapplied, ran well when second in mares ’ handicap at Plumpton (15.9f, soft) in February. Couldn’t match that level at the same C&D 2 weeks later. TFRHHHHI BHA83

4 ONLY FOOLS (IRE) (21) 350135 BF

5 10-10

B m Mondialiste (IRE) - Only Together (IRE) Jack Tudor

David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington

Br Elwick Stud W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEWGained a first success over hurdles in mares ’ novices’ handicap at Ludlow (21.3f, soft) in November and backed up that effort when a close third at Leicester in January. Below-par run at Plumpton last TFRHHHII BHA82

5 LUNA RUN (IRE) (56) 4-00

5 10-2

Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Boherna Lady (IRE) Isabel Williams (3)

Mr S. Moloney Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Mr S. Moloney

TIMEFORM VIEWBred for longer trips and shaped in kind when making the frame in Exeter mares ’ maiden hurdle (16.7f) on debut However, she’s finished well held both starts this season TFRHHIII BHA73

6 SET IN THE WEST (IRE) (21) P053/-P3

8 10-2

B m Westerner - Set In Her Ways (IRE) James Davies

Mr David Scott (Kent)

Richard Rowe, Pulborough

Br J. J. Howlett Southern Cranes & Access Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWModest at best in 21/22 and pulled up on her return from 22 months off at this course (21.8f) in January. Small step back in the right direction when third at Plumpton (25f, soft) 3 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA73

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Stewards Note:

SAILING GRACE: Following its run on 16/1/2023 it was reported that the horse returned lame.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Sailing Grace (GB), 10-3 Only Fools (IRE), 7-2 Callin Baton Rouge (IRE), 9-1 Miss Fedora (IRE), 10-1 Luna Run (IRE), 11-1 Set In The West (IRE)

FONTWELL PARK PRIZE MONEY

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £141,539 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 22nd March 2024

BETTING WITH THE BOOKMAKERS

Bookmakers are not obliged to pay until the ‘Weighed In’ is announced. Customers are advised to check their betting tickets immediately on receipt because mistakes cannot be rectified after the race has started.

HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT FONTWELL PARK

Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider. Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface. On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage. Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site We also have a high-specification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital.

It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse. We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today. To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.fontwellpark.co.uk

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FOURTH RACE 3.48

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (2M 3F 49YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE RJS WASTE MANAGEMENT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389. (Penalty Value £4066.37)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G L Moore (76 wins from 349 runners, 22%) runs SANGIOVESE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (3 wins from 40 runners, 8%) runs SANGIOVESE

LONGEST TRAVELLER: WORD HAS IT trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 253 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

An interesting contest despite the small field, with Charlie Longsdon’s mare MOLTO BENE fancied to follow up last month’s ready handicap debut success at Plumpton. Mumbles failed to defy a penalty to a speedier rival last time but remains in good form and should prove suited by the step back up in trip, whilst Sangiovese isn’t the easiest of rides but also arrives on an upward curve, so has to be respected.

1-2-3: 1.MOLTO BENE (IRE) 2.MUMBLES (IRE) 3.SANGIOVESE

colours no horse age st lb

1 WORD HAS IT (IRE) (32) 326-146 C

10 12-0

PLAY SMARTER

B g Jeremy (USA) - Rathfeigh (IRE) Peter Kavanagh (3)

Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Kevin Purfield

TIMEFORMVIEWMade a successful return in a 3-runner contest here in November Seemed unsuited by the stiff track when sixth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Sandown (16f, soft) 32 days ago. Others are preferred up in trip TFRHHHII BHA118

2 MOLTO BENE (IRE) (21) 5P31

5 11-5

B m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Molo Lilly Pinchin

Hot to Trot Jumping and FFL Bloodstock Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br H. Fowler, A. Frost & C. Longsdon Merriebelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORMVIEW Third in a Warwick mares ’ novice in January. Took another step forward when making a winning handicap debut at Plumpton (20.5f, soft) recently and this 6lb higher mark could be within her reach TFRHHHHH BHA109

3 SANGIOVESE (GB) (33) 256412

5 10-11

B g Champs Elysees - Flute Bowl Niall Houlihan

Chris Stedman

Gary Moore, Horsham

Br Mr C. E. Stedman K M Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark on handicap debut at Southwell (20.4f, soft) in January, forging clear Progressed again when runner-up here last time and although he’s 5lb higher, he should go well again TFRHHHHI BHA101

4 MUMBLES (IRE) (46) 5-34212 D BF

6 10-8

B g Mahler - She’s Got Grit (IRE) Conor Ring (3)

Mr David M. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br A. & M. Mellerick Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Winner in hurdle at Chepstow in January. Creditable second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (15.8f, heavy, 5/4) 46 days ago. Back up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA98

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Mumbles (IRE), 5-2 Molto Bene (IRE), 11-4 Sangiovese (GB), 8-1 Word Has It (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 4.18

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 104YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE FONTWELL RACECOURSE CENTENARY YEAR HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Mulholland (26 wins from 173 runners, 15%) runs CONCRETE KING

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (2 wins from 21 runners, 10%) runs CONCRETE KING

LONGEST TRAVELLER: IDEALLKO trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 159 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

Having failed to get the job done after trading odds on in-running on 4 of his last 6 starts, MISTER MURCHAN certainly isn’t one to go overboard about That said, the race in which he went close last time at Lingfield was stronger than this and, still on an attractive mark up 2lb, he is marginally preferred to Ideallko, who also arrives here on the back of a recent near-miss The Scorpion King could be in line for minor place money

1-2-3: 1.MISTER MURCHAN (IRE) 2.IDEALLKO (FR) 3.THE SCORPION KING

colours no horse age st lb

1 MISTER MURCHAN (IRE) (13) 2-02532 C

11 12-0

PLAY SMARTER

B g Westerner - So Supreme (IRE) James Davies

The Winterlee Partnership Richard Rowe, Pulborough

Br Grange Stud Southern Cranes & Access Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run stretches back to January 2021 and he snatched defeat from the jaws of victory when collared close home at Lingfield (2 3/4m, heavy) That was a stronger race than this TFRHHHHH BHA95

2 THE SCORPION KING (GB) (27) 0-4P646

6 11-9

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Big Time Billy (IRE) Gavin Sheehan

Adam & Clare Signy Oliver Signy, Lambourn

Br John Bryan Oliver Signy Racing Llp

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t shape too badly on his chase debut here in January but subsequently ran no sort of a race at at Market Rasen. Opposable TFRHHHII BHA90

3 CONCRETE KING (IRE) (23) 033065

10 11-2

B g Morozov (USA) - Mags Millar (IRE) Bryan Carver

Mr John Hobbs Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Andrew Pierce

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner between the flags but he’s 0-18 under Rules after checking out when the chips were down at Chepstow last time Likely to come up short once more TFRHHHII BHA83

4 IDEALLKO (FR) (15) 4115F2

6 10-13

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Umiska de Beaumont (FR) Conor Ring (3)

R J Gambarini Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Mr Rafael Gourmaux & Mrs Karine Perreau

TIMEFORM VIEWHas improved for the switch to chasing, striking at Ffos Las and Plumpton in October. May well have added to his tally had he jumped with greater fluency when second in at Doncaster. TFRHHHHI BHA80

5 STAAR (IRE) (19) 00/2-00U

10 10-10

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Bitooh James Best

Mrs M. J. Arnold Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham

Br Sunderland Holdings Inc Andrew Coombs, Coombs Group

TIMEFORMVIEWJust one effort of note under Rules, namely when going close in a Wincanton handicap hudle in December 2022 Not so good since though, and didn’t get very far on recent chase debut at Bangor TFRHHIII BHA77

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 5.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

THE SCORPION KING: Following its run on 20/2/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

IDEALLKO: Following its run on 3/3/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed under pressure.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Ideallko (FR), 5-2 Mister Murchan (IRE), 5-1 The Scorpion King (GB), 11-2 Concrete King (IRE), 17-2 Staar (IRE) RACE RESULT: TIME

3RD 2ND 4TH

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

SIXTH RACE 4.48

THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3M 1F 166YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE RABBIT GROUP, PLANT, TOILETS, SKIPS, DEMOLITION HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): A Honeyball (37 wins from 104 runners, 36%) runs FORTUITOUS FAVOUR WEIGHTWATCHER: BELLAMY’S GREY won off a handicap mark of 84, his rating is now down 6lb to 78.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: BLACKACRE trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 159 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

TWP STORI has got his act together lately and can land a first win under Jack Tudor It’s possible blinkers will help Fortuitous Favour the way she shaped last time and she’s second choice.

1-2-3: 1.TWP STORI 2.FORTUITOUS FAVOUR (IRE) 3.HELLO SUNSHINE (FR)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

colours no horse

1 HELLO SUNSHINE (FR) (38) FP3-14P

Ch m Kapgarde (FR) - Louvisy (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

age st lb

8 12-0

Freddie Gingell (5)

Mark Tracey and George Baker George Baker, Chiddingfold

Br Mrs Celine Sirven Gualde Vortex Shipbroking

TIMEFORM VIEWCareer best to double her tally over hurdles when scoring with ease at Plumpton (25f) last May. Creditable fourth at Stratford later that month but not seen again until pulled up at Kempton 5 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA99

2 FORTUITOUS FAVOUR (IRE) (45) 03-0043

6 11-4

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Northwood Milan (IRE) Ben Godfrey (3)

Decimus Racing XI Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br J. R. Weston geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORM VIEWBumper winner who produced one of her better efforts over hurdles when third over 3m at Southwell last month. Went a little in snatches on that occasion. Considered TFRHHHHI BHA89

3 BLACKACRE (GB) (74) 3-5003P

5 10-8

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Tullow Tonic (IRE) Isabel Williams (3)

R J Gambarini Racing

Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Tom Weston Office Visions (Wales) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler who was pulled up in handicap at Hereford (25.5f, soft) last time. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA79

4 BELLAMY’S GREY (GB) (19) 040-624

12 10-7

Gr g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Lambrini Queen Thomasina Eyston (7) Riverdance Consortium 2 Carroll Gray, Bridgwater

Br Halewood International Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW This veteran has run with credit when reaching the frame in handicap hurdles at Wincanton on his last 2 starts TFRHHHII BHA78

5 TWP STORI (GB) (25) U-65532

SIX

6 10-6

Ch g Proconsul - Gulf Punch Jack Tudor

Mrs T. P. James Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham

Br Mickley Stud Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form but his efforts in handicap hurdles recently suggest he has a race in him, going down only narrowly over 23f at Lingfield latest Leading claims TFRHHHHH BHA77

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Blinkers worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Stewards Note:

BELLAMY’S GREY: Following its run on 28/2/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Twp Stori (GB), 7-2 Fortuitous Favour (IRE), 5-1 Bellamy’s Grey (GB), 6-1 Hello Sunshine (FR), 15-2 Blackacre (GB)

HAVE YOUR SAY

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.13 - THE V2 RADIO ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for maiden four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, March 12th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 16th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. V2 Radio will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 16 entries at £38.Closed March 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

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Second Race 2.45 - THE DOWNLOAD THE BETGOODWIN APP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 16th. Penalties, after March 9th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. BetGoodwin will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 7 entries at £44. - Closed March 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights lowered 3lbs.

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Third Race 3.18 - THE BETGOODWIN MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 12th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 16th. Penalties, after March 9th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. BETGOODWIN will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 14 entries at £30. - Closed March 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.48 - THE RJS WASTE MANAGEMENT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935 and the fourth £468. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 16th. Penalties, after March 9th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. RJS Waste Management will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 11 entries at £38.Closed March 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389. (Penalty Value £4066.37)

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Fifth Race 4.18 - THE FONTWELL RACECOURSE CENTENARY YEAR HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 12th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 16th. Penalties, after March 9th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Fontwell Park will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 13 entries at £30. - Closed March 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Sixth Race 4.48 - THE RABBIT GROUP, PLANT, TOILETS, SKIPS, DEMOLITION HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 12th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 16th. Penalties, after March 9th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The Rabbit Group will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 9 entries at £30. - Closed March 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

SEE PAGE 21 FOR THIS RACE.