Fontwell 21 April 2023

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

JEB Homes Building Your Future Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

2m 3f 49y

Winner £4,520 - 6 ran

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KANSAS DU BERLAIS was an emphatic winner over an extended 2m1f at this track last month and, even though he has to shoulder a 7lb penalty for that success, he receives a four-year-old allowance and is taken to go in again. Gitche Gumee is feared most for powerful connections, while Ilot De L'isle is another to bear in mind returning from a short break.

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14:15 Fontwell (Class 5) (4YO plus)

Happy 80th Birthday Fabulous Ray Thorn Handicap Hurdle

2m 1f 162y

Winner £3,406 - 11 ran

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Runner-up on his last two starts, MICKYH is fancied to go one better here and could well improve back up in trip. Off the same mark as his latest run over 2m at Plumpton and with jockey Caoilin Quinn knocking 5lb off the gelding's back, he makes plenty of appeal. Dazzling Dove has been eased in distance following a good second over an extended 2m4f at Southwell last month, and is noted, while the class-dropping Fanfaron Dino is another to consider.

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14:50 Fontwell (Class 3) (5YO plus)

Klafs UK Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

2m 5f 135y

Winner £6,337 - 2 ran

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With just the five heading to post for this contest, it could pay to side with the grade-dropping HUDSON DE GRUGY, who was a game winner of a premier handicap at Sandown on his latest outing last month. He has gone up 3lb for that success, but that may not be enough to stop him following up here. Ikarak secured a facile success in France when last seen in December and is interesting, along with Hell Red.

4

15:20 Fontwell (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Southern Cranes & Access Handicap Hurdle

2m 3f 49y

Winner £4,330 - 7 ran

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This is a slight drop in class for PEARLY ISLAND and he is taken to stamp his authority under top weight. The Lucy Wadham-trained gelding impressed when he won over course and distance on his penultimate start and, having also previously tasted success under Eddie Edge, who claims 10lb in the plate, there is a lot to like about his chance. Ike Sport is holding his form well and also enters calculations, while Mullinaree is respected too.

5

15:55 Fontwell (Class 5) (4YO plus)

Remembering Raceday's At Fontwell With Jan Novices' Handicap Hurdle

3m 1f 166y

Winner £3,406 - 4 ran

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Dear Ralphy had the race at his mercy when he stumbled and fell after the final obstacle at Plumpton last time, and can be given another chance. However, preference is for ROYAL LAKE, who showed a big improvement after he was reportedly treated for stomach ulcers before winning over 2m6f here last month. A 4lb higher mark isn't insurmountable. The Wise Traveller is another to consider.

6

16:30 Fontwell (Class 5) (5YO plus)

Les Gilbert, An Absolute Legend Handicap Chase

2m 3f 104y

Winner £3,406 - 6 ran

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Jigginstown King has been cut some slack by the handicapper having been dropped 5lb for his fourth-placed finish over 3m1f at Hereford last month, and he's not discounted on this drop in distance. A chance, however, is taken on handicap/chase debutant DOCTOR FOLEY. Anthony Honeyball's gelding starts off in this sphere off a low mark and may come alive now tackling the larger obstacles. Who Is That makes most appeal of the remainder.

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17:05 Fontwell (Class 5) (4YO to 6YO)

Broadsword Group 25th Anniversary Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race)

1m 5f 159y

Winner £2,614 - 3 ran

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There was a lot to like about All Authorized's debut win over C&D earlier in the month and Gary Moore's gelding isn't taken lightly. SECRET SQUIRREL, however, just shades the vote. The son of Stimulation made his racecourse bow over an extended 2m at Taunton and had the race in the bag a long way out. He looks capable of coping with this drop in trip. King William Rufus likely has more to offer and can't be dismissed, while any market support for Solstice Saint would be interesting.

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