Fontwell 12 December 2023

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Temperature: 6.5° - 11.4°
Rainfall: 2.51mm
Wind: 9.0 mph SW

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12:40 Fontwell (Class 3) (4YO plus)

Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap Chase

2m 5f 135y

Winner £6,337 - 2 ran

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QUEL DESTIN may have been well beaten on his return at Ascot last month, but he remains a classy individual on his day, and it was only in March that he was runner-up in a premier handicap at Sandown off 2lb higher. The fact he is unbeaten over jumps on heavy ground is another plus, and he may have too much for Bennys King, who was revitalised in hunter chases last season. Zhiguli is not be to be dismissed either for the in-form Gary Moore team.

2

13:10 Fontwell (Class 4) (3YO only)

Best Of British Events Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race)

2m 1f 162y

Winner £4,357 - 7 ran

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An impressive winner of a claiming hurdle at Dieppe for previous connections in July, RIVER GOLD could be a nice recruit to the Nicky Henderson stable. This looks like another winnable contest for the three-year-old, and Karaktere D'enfer appears to be his main danger after a promising third on his domestic debut at Doncaster last month. Ellerton and recent C&D second Queen Of Steel are also open to improvement.

3

13:40 Fontwell (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Stay Golden With BetMGM Safer Gambling Mares' Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

3m 1f 210y

Winner £4,859 - 3 ran

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Proven course form could be crucial in a contest of this nature, and that bodes well for FLINTARA, who shaped with promise at Ffos Las last month. The ground should not inconvenience this daughter of Kayf Tara, and it may be that the in-form Presenting Nelly gives her the most to think about, despite attempting a significant rise in distance. It's Easy ran with credit at Lingfield last time and may improve for going up in trip.

4

14:10 Fontwell (Class 5) (4YO plus)

BetMGM: It's Showtime Novices' Handicap Hurdle

2m 5f 164y

Winner £3,406 - 10 ran

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HERAKLES WESTWOOD was a ready winner at Lingfield 12 days ago and, assuming the quick turnaround isn't an issue, he is fancied to cope with a 9lb hike in the ratings. Talimar Pearl looks the pick of the opposition based on a couple of improved efforts of late, while Inspector Lynley is dangerous to ignore from the bottom of the handicap with first-time cheekpieces applied.

5

14:40 Fontwell (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Best Racing Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

2m 3f 49y

Winner £4,357 - 7 ran

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The two recent winners, Kay Tara Tara and EASY TO FOLLOW look the pair to focus on, with the latter edging preference as the one with the slightly more proven stamina, given his background in point-to-points. Both carry 7lb penalties, which creates some hope for any supporters of Bethka, who may find some improvement now that a tongue strap is applied.

6

15:10 Fontwell (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Win 2,000,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Handicap Chase

2m 3f 104y

Winner £4,859 - 5 ran

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The Gary Moore stable has clicked into gear of late and this looks like an ideal opportunity for AVILES to finally get off the mark, having been denied by the narrowest of margins on his chase debut over C&D last month. Grizzly James returns from a 241-day break, having looked as though he may win at Chepstow in April before falling two out, while Good Friday Fairy open to improvement after a promising chasing bow at Ffos Las.

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15:40 Fontwell (Class 5) (3YO plus)

John And Maryanne Birch Memorial Handicap Hurdle

2m 1f 162y

Winner £3,406 - 6 ran

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Turned out again quickly after a strong runner-up effort at Sandown last Friday, HE'S A LATCHICO should appreciate going up in trip, as well as a return to his favourite track where he is unbeaten. Another course winner What's My Line must also enter calculations after a determined success at Lingfield on his seasonal debut. Thirtyfour Thirty is another to note making his handicap debut off what could be a lenient mark.

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