15:10 Fontwell 07 Nov 2025
Southern Contract Lifting Handicap Chase
Class 5 | 4YO plus
Winner £3,248 - 7 run
Good to Soft (Soft in Places)
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Light rain
Temperature: 10.2° - 14.8°
Rainfall: 3.00mm
Wind: 9.0 mph S
Last Update: 07/11/2025 12:00
- Winner
- Top 2 Finish
- W/O He Is A Cracker
- W/O Fortune Dancer And He Is A Cracker
- Insure 2 Places
- Top 3 Finish
- W/O Fortune Dancer
- W/O
- Finish Exactly 2nd
- W/O He Is A Cracker And Noble Cave
- Not To Be Placed
- Not To Win
- Top 4 Finish
Bookies best price percentage = 110.68% | Standard bookmaker terms: 2 places, 1/4 odds
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Fell in a handicap chase over 2m7f at Leicester last time; effective around 3m and suited by plenty of cut; was in good form when last seen.
Successful in two hurdle races at 3m on heavy ground. Fell 4 out when 9-4fav at Leicester over 2m 7f (good to soft) in a chase won by Dunworley in March on her latest outing.
Fell in a handicap chase over 2m7f at Leicester last time; effective around 3m and suited by plenty of cut; was in good form when last seen.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 15 | 2 | 2 | 13.3% | |
| Chase | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 9 | 2 | 2 | 22.2% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Reed | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | S Edmunds | 16 | 2 | 2 | 12.5% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Taken on up front and did plenty early before finishing well beaten in a 3m handicap chase at Uttoxeter last time; effective from 2½m to 3m and best at Fontwell.
Winner of a hurdle race, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Well beaten at 18-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Uttoxeter over 3m (good) last month.
Taken on up front and did plenty early before finishing well beaten in a 3m handicap chase at Uttoxeter last time; effective from 2½m to 3m and best at Fontwell.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 23 | 4 | 3 | 17.4% | |
| Chase | 11 | 3 | 2 | 27.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 9 | 3 | 0 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 22 | 4 | 3 | 18.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (V only) | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 25% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | K Brogan | 9 | 2 | 0 | 22.2% |
| T | T Lawes | 17 | 4 | 3 | 23.5% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Below form and wanted a stronger gallop when 9½l third in a handicap chase here last time; consistent but frustrating; looks the pick on race times.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 3m on good to soft ground. Third of 7 behind Leading Swoop beaten 10l at 7-2 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good) in March.
Below form and wanted a stronger gallop when 9½l third in a handicap chase here last time; consistent but frustrating; looks the pick on race times.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 14 | 2 | 4 | 14.3% | |
| Chase | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 2 | 4 | 13.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 16.7% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R P McLernon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | N P Mulholland | 15 | 2 | 4 | 13.3% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Improved on recent form to win a handicap by 6½l off 79 here last time; suited by trips over 3m or further and acts on good to soft and good ground; better over fences where steadily progressive.
Successful in two chases at 3m 2f on good to soft ground. A winner at 7-2 in a chase over this course and distance (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Record High by 7l.
Improved on recent form to win a handicap by 6½l off 79 here last time; suited by trips over 3m or further and acts on good to soft and good ground; better over fences where steadily progressive.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 2 | 6 | 11.1% | |
| Chase | 6 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| C | Course | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 18 | 2 | 6 | 11.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 11 | 2 | 6 | 18.2% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 12.5% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Isabelle Ryder | 11 | 2 | 4 | 18.2% |
| T | F Brennan | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to form on chase debut when beaten 2½l off 76 over 2m5f at Sligo last time; probably wants 3m; each way shout.
Placed in two hurdle races and a chase from 14 starts. Third of 12 behind The Striker Dylan beaten 2 1/2l at 13-2 on her chase debut at Sligo over 2m 5f (good - yielding) last month.
Ran to form on chase debut when beaten 2½l off 76 over 2m5f at Sligo last time; probably wants 3m; each way shout.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Danny Gilligan | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | P J Gilligan | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Outpaced and made mistakes when down the field in a maiden hurdle over 2m5f at Huntingdon last time; trainer in form and returning from a long layoff; a value selection based on the balance of form.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on good - yielding ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Dramatic Encore when 12th of 15 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Huntingdon over 2m 5f (good to soft) in February.
Outpaced and made mistakes when down the field in a maiden hurdle over 2m5f at Huntingdon last time; trainer in form and returning from a long layoff; a value selection based on the balance of form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Rex Dingle | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | C Gordon | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Bled and was well beaten in a 2m4f handicap chase at Worcester last time; may need 3m but maiden beginning to look exposed.
Unplaced in all ten starts. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Kingoftheswingerz when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Worcester over 2m 4f (good) in September. Runs from 1lb out of handicap.
Bled and was well beaten in a 2m4f handicap chase at Worcester last time; may need 3m but maiden beginning to look exposed.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Chase | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (B only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Benjamin Macey | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Jonjo & A J O'Neill | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
HE IS A CRACKER had plenty in hand when winning over C&D a couple of weeks ago and a 6lb rise may not be enough to stop the nine-year-old from following up. That said, Moonshine Girl is an interesting Irish raider who was third at Sligo when last seen and she should not be underestimated. The rest have questions to answer, but Hobb's Delight is the pick of them.
Expert View Verdict
Course regular HE IS A CRACKER won again here last time out when encountering cut in the ground again; he has won his last two at the track on good to soft ground and may well make it 3 from his last 3 with similar conditions. Innisfree Lass fell when closing last time, she may well have won that so if fit on her return could go close again. Hobb's Delight could challenge for a place, but does need to improve on recent efforts.
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Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Good | 7 | Pawpaw | 7 | 10 12 | 82 | U6P3P5 | 33 days | D J Jeffreys (147 miles) | Caoilin Quinn | 8/ 1 | 7:11.61 | |
| 2022 | Soft | 9 | Coolvalla | 6 | 10 13 | 90 | 084415 | 252 days | C Gordon (53 miles) | Rex Dingle | 13/ 8 | 7:08.45 | |
| 2021 | Good | 7 | Hoot At Midnight | 6 | 10 5 | 81 | U-63224 | 37 days | C E Longsdon (111 miles) | Charlie Deutsch | 11/ 4 | 7:10.40 | |
| 2020 | Good to Soft | 8 | Cheque En Blanc | 8 | 11 12 | 105 | 261P-P7 | 16 days | G & J Moore (23 miles) | Niall Houlihan | 7/ 2 | 7:17.59 | |
| 2019 | Soft | 8 | Kiwi Myth | 7 | 10 8 | 80 | 0PP414 | 213 days | Mrs F M Shaw (108 miles) | Mr Michael Legg | 8/ 1 | 7:31.80 | |
| 2018 | Good | 6 | Bermeo | 7 | 11 3 | 84 | 546311 | 53 days | J Farrelly (99 miles) | Rex Dingle | 9/ 4 | 7:07.00 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 4 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 | 4 |
| 2018 | 3 | 2 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 3m 1f 210y | 5:39.54 |