Fontwell 26 December 2011
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A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Teaforthree when seventh of 8 on his chase debut at Chepstow over 3m (heavy) earlier this month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Teaforthree when seventh of 8 on his chase debut at Chepstow over 3m (heavy) earlier this month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 2f on soft ground. Pulled up at the last when 15-2 at Folkestone over 3m 1f (soft) in a chase won by Emmaslegend earlier this month on his latest outing.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 2f on soft ground. Pulled up at the last when 15-2 at Folkestone over 3m 1f (soft) in a chase won by Emmaslegend earlier this month on his latest outing.
He has won two hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 16l behind Russian War at 12-1 when eighth of 22 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Aintree over 2m 4f (good to soft) in April.
He has won two hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 16l behind Russian War at 12-1 when eighth of 22 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Aintree over 2m 4f (good to soft) in April.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Highway Code when last of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Exeter over 2m 1f (heavy) earlier this month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Highway Code when last of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Exeter over 2m 1f (heavy) earlier this month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Third of 5 behind Alasi beaten 14l at 4-1 on her chase debut at Huntingdon over 2m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Third of 5 behind Alasi beaten 14l at 4-1 on her chase debut at Huntingdon over 2m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Look no further than PROBLEMA TIC in this beginners chase as the Nicky Henderson charge returns to the track following a 263-day absence. The five-year-old boasts solid form over hurdles and will have been well schooled in preparation for his chasing debut. Be My Light is partnered with Noel Fehily and looks the main threat to the selection having had the benefit of a prior run over fences, while Kind Of Easy rates the pick of the remainder.
It's very hard to see past Problema Tic, who was 8 lb superior to Kind of Easy over hurdles and just the sort to take well to fences. The danger could come in the shape of Oscar Papa if a first-time tongue tie can provoke some improvement.
A winner at 7-1 in a maiden hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 4f (soft) on her latest outing in October, beating Taraval by 2 3/4l. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Michael Winters.
A winner at 7-1 in a maiden hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 4f (soft) on her latest outing in October, beating Taraval by 2 3/4l. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Michael Winters.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 4f on heavy ground. Third of 14 behind Kaffie beaten 11l at 5-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Exeter over 2m 3f (heavy) earlier this month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 4f on heavy ground. Third of 14 behind Kaffie beaten 11l at 5-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Exeter over 2m 3f (heavy) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. Third of 9 behind Cross The Flags beaten 7l at 25-1 on her hurdling debut at Towcester over 2m 5f (good) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. Third of 9 behind Cross The Flags beaten 7l at 25-1 on her hurdling debut at Towcester over 2m 5f (good) last month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Kentford Grey Lady when fifth of 10 on her hurdling debut at Newbury over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Kentford Grey Lady when fifth of 10 on her hurdling debut at Newbury over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.
Placed in two hurdle races and three NH flat races from six starts. Beaten 3l by Tarbeck when second of 13 at 9-4fav on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Hereford over 2m 6f (soft) earlier this month.
Placed in two hurdle races and three NH flat races from six starts. Beaten 3l by Tarbeck when second of 13 at 9-4fav on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Hereford over 2m 6f (soft) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all three starts. Finished 12l behind Brave Alliance when fifth of 8 at 22-1 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Warwick over 2m (good to firm) last month.
Unplaced in all three starts. Finished 12l behind Brave Alliance when fifth of 8 at 22-1 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Warwick over 2m (good to firm) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race from four NH starts (latest flat win was in May). Beaten 8l by Kaffie when second of 14 at 100-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Exeter over 2m 3f (heavy) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race from four NH starts (latest flat win was in May). Beaten 8l by Kaffie when second of 14 at 100-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Exeter over 2m 3f (heavy) earlier this month.
While some may question the attitude of MISS MILBORNE, having finished runner-up on her last five starts, the mare will have no problem with slow underfoot conditions and is expected to relish this drop back in trip. She gets the nod. The Clonmel maiden hurdle winner, A Little Swifter, is a threat on her first start for Neil King despite having to carry a penalty, while Tweedledrum is another for the shortlist.
Miss Milborne was some way in front of Kindly Note at Newbury and can give that form another boost. Dun See Dee looks the obvious danger in first-time cheekpieces.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 3m 2f to 3m 3f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 4-1co-fav behind Zimbabwe when fourth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Plumpton over 3m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 3m 2f to 3m 3f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 4-1co-fav behind Zimbabwe when fourth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Plumpton over 3m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
Placed in two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 13 starts. Pulled up 4 out when 9-1 at Hereford over 3m 1f (good to soft) in a chase won by Glebehall Bay last month on her chase debut.
Placed in two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 13 starts. Pulled up 4 out when 9-1 at Hereford over 3m 1f (good to soft) in a chase won by Glebehall Bay last month on her chase debut.
Placed in a hurdle race from eight starts. Fell at the 12th when 10-1 at Plumpton over 3m 2f (good to soft) in a chase won by Shernaz last month on her latest outing.
Placed in a hurdle race from eight starts. Fell at the 12th when 10-1 at Plumpton over 3m 2f (good to soft) in a chase won by Shernaz last month on her latest outing.
He has won four chases from 3m to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at 5-1 in a chase at Uttoxeter over 3m (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating King Jack by a neck. Has won 3 times this season.
He has won four chases from 3m to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at 5-1 in a chase at Uttoxeter over 3m (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating King Jack by a neck. Has won 3 times this season.
A winner of a chase at 3m on soft ground. Third of 7 behind Zimbabwe beaten 6l at 13-2 on her latest outing in a chase at Plumpton over 3m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a chase at 3m on soft ground. Third of 7 behind Zimbabwe beaten 6l at 13-2 on her latest outing in a chase at Plumpton over 3m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all five starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Ballyegan when seventh of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Towcester over 2m 6f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all five starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Ballyegan when seventh of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Towcester over 2m 6f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Winner of five hurdle races from 2m 1f to 3m 3f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 49l by Wherrimon when second of 6 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (soft) in October.
Winner of five hurdle races from 2m 1f to 3m 3f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 49l by Wherrimon when second of 6 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (soft) in October.
Successful in two chases at 2m 2f and 2m 4f on soft ground. Pulled up at the 14th when 16-1 over this course and distance (soft) in a chase won by Bring It On Home earlier this month on his latest outing.
Successful in two chases at 2m 2f and 2m 4f on soft ground. Pulled up at the 14th when 16-1 over this course and distance (soft) in a chase won by Bring It On Home earlier this month on his latest outing.
Yet to place in six starts. Pulled up at the 11th when 22-1 here over 2m 6f (soft) in a chase won by High Oscar last month on his latest outing.
Yet to place in six starts. Pulled up at the 11th when 22-1 here over 2m 6f (soft) in a chase won by High Oscar last month on his latest outing.
RUN TO FLY continues to defy the handicapper and, having scored in a hard fought slog in soft ground at Uttoxeter latest, it would be no surprise to see him defy yet another 6lb rise in the ratings and complete a five-timer. Miss Fleur races off an attractive mark of 88 and useful claimer Steven Clements takes off a handy 7lb in the saddle, while Captain Becket continues to hold his form well and is likely to make the frame again.
This looks between Run To Fly and Miss Fleur, with the first named fancied to complete his 5-timer. Former C&D scorer Rebel Melody could also figure if shrugging off a couple of poor efforts this term.
She has won three hurdle races and a chase from 1m 7f to 2m 1f on firm and soft ground. Finished 11l behind Drawn Free when fourth of 8 at 20-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Plumpton over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
She has won three hurdle races and a chase from 1m 7f to 2m 1f on firm and soft ground. Finished 11l behind Drawn Free when fourth of 8 at 20-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Plumpton over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
Winner of five hurdle races at 2m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Third of 11 behind Forest Rhythm beaten 4 1/2l at 11-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) earlier this month.
Winner of five hurdle races at 2m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Third of 11 behind Forest Rhythm beaten 4 1/2l at 11-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from eight starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Forest Rhythm when eighth of 11 on her latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from eight starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Forest Rhythm when eighth of 11 on her latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) earlier this month.
Successful in two chases at 2m on good ground. Beaten 4l by Matrow's Lady when second of 11 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft) earlier this month.
Successful in two chases at 2m on good ground. Beaten 4l by Matrow's Lady when second of 11 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 6f on good to firm ground, but that win was over two years ago. Pulled up 2 out when 66-1 at Plumpton over 2m 5f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Cinderella Rose earlier this month on her latest outing.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 6f on good to firm ground, but that win was over two years ago. Pulled up 2 out when 66-1 at Plumpton over 2m 5f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Cinderella Rose earlier this month on her latest outing.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 3f on good to firm and heavy ground. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Just Josie when sixth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Folkestone over 3m 1f (soft) earlier this month.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 3f on good to firm and heavy ground. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Just Josie when sixth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Folkestone over 3m 1f (soft) earlier this month.
Placed in a hurdle race from 11 NH starts. Brought down when 9-1 at Folkestone over 2m 1f (good) in a hurdle race won by Splendid Life last month on her latest outing.
Placed in a hurdle race from 11 NH starts. Brought down when 9-1 at Folkestone over 2m 1f (good) in a hurdle race won by Splendid Life last month on her latest outing.
A winner at 9-4 in a chase at Bangor over 2m 1f (heavy) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Strathaird by 23l.
A winner at 9-4 in a chase at Bangor over 2m 1f (heavy) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Strathaird by 23l.
Heavy ground appears to be the key to WHATSHALLWEDO, who was an impressive 23-length winner at Bangor recently, and, off a similar mark now switched back to timber, the Tim Vaughan charge is expected to follow up in similar fashion. Rosoff has threatened a big performance off this mark and must be considered a threat to the selection, while the improving Owner Occupier can also get competitive.
Tim Vaughan has found an ideal opening for recent chase winner Whatshallwedo, his win in that sphere incurring no penalty, and he's hard to oppose. Owner Occupier and Rosoff can fight out second in a race where few can be considered.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Back Bob Back when fourth of 6 on his latest outing in a chase at Newbury over 2m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Back Bob Back when fourth of 6 on his latest outing in a chase at Newbury over 2m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a chase at 2m on good to firm ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Way Back When when second of 7 at 10-1 on her latest outing in a chase at Hereford over 2m 5f (good) last month.
A winner of a chase at 2m on good to firm ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Way Back When when second of 7 at 10-1 on her latest outing in a chase at Hereford over 2m 5f (good) last month.
She has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 16l behind All For Free when fourth of 8 at 7-1 on her latest outing in a chase at Ascot over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month. Has won at Fontwell and Hereford this season.
She has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 16l behind All For Free when fourth of 8 at 7-1 on her latest outing in a chase at Ascot over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month. Has won at Fontwell and Hereford this season.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 2f on good ground. Third of 5 behind Border Reiver beaten 23l at 11-4 on his latest outing in a chase at Wetherby over 2m (good to firm) in May. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with G A Charlton.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 2f on good ground. Third of 5 behind Border Reiver beaten 23l at 11-4 on his latest outing in a chase at Wetherby over 2m (good to firm) in May. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with G A Charlton.
Placed in two hurdle races, two NH flat races and two chases from 12 starts. Third of 8 behind All For Free beaten 15l at 20-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Ascot over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month.
Placed in two hurdle races, two NH flat races and two chases from 12 starts. Third of 8 behind All For Free beaten 15l at 20-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Ascot over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m. Beaten 5l by Free Speech when second of 9 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Folkestone over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m. Beaten 5l by Free Speech when second of 9 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Folkestone over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
A market move for Hazeldene on his return from a break would be interesting. Although he struggled in handicap company last term, he may have brushed up his jumping in the meantime and merits consideration now slipping down the weights. However, preference is for C&D winner MORESTEAD, who has dropped to within 2lb of his winning mark at Wincanton last month and won't be fazed by testing conditions. The consistent Osmosia completes the shortlist.
Sawago should go close off the same mark as last time but he faces a very interesting rival in Hazeldene, who is potentially very well treated starting out for his new yard.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 2m 6f on good to soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 40-1 at Wincanton over 2m 4f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Swift Chap last month on his latest outing.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 2m 6f on good to soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 40-1 at Wincanton over 2m 4f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Swift Chap last month on his latest outing.
Placed in five hurdle races from 18 NH starts. Finished 11l behind Matrow's Lady when fourth of 11 at 22-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) earlier this month.
Placed in five hurdle races from 18 NH starts. Finished 11l behind Matrow's Lady when fourth of 11 at 22-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all three starts over hurdles. Finished 19l behind Educated Son when fourth of 7 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all three starts over hurdles. Finished 19l behind Educated Son when fourth of 7 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on good ground. Beaten 10l by Sablazo when second of 7 at 4-1 on her chase debut here over 2m 2f (good to soft) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on good ground. Beaten 10l by Sablazo when second of 7 at 4-1 on her chase debut here over 2m 2f (good to soft) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race from eight NH starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Mac Beattie when 9th of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Warwick over 2m 3f (good) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with D Shaw.
Placed in a hurdle race from eight NH starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Mac Beattie when 9th of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Warwick over 2m 3f (good) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with D Shaw.
TECKTAL shaped with plenty of promise on her chase bow over 2m2f here last time, jumping well and hinting the step up to this longer trip would suit. Andrew Turnell's charge won off 4lb lower over timber and this rating does not look beyond her as a result. Bon Spiel has been eased 3lb for his latest C&D effort when fourth, but he finished well-held that day and may have to settle for a supporting role here. Band of Thunder is also considered on his handicap bow now blinkered for the first time.
Tecktal is the solid one here, but Terra Bleu is undeniably interesting with headgear refitted for the first time since narrowly failing to land a gamble, whilst Bon Spiel will probably flatter to deceive as usual.
