Fontwell Park Race 1 - Mercedes-Benz Of Chichester Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
HARDLY SURPRISING (4) looked a high class prospect when winning his point. Yet to fully build upon that in three starts under rules but latest 7L third at Doncaster was a good effort. There could be plenty more to come yet and finding a nice opportunity rates a leading chance. CLUAIN CHORMAIC (1) stayed on well for 5L second at Huntingdon. Extra distance here to suit and can remain in good form. Easy to fancy. DROPEMATTHESTATION (2) has improved with placed finishes last two starts. Beaten 13L third at Doncaster last time. That form looks strong and might easily shed the maiden tag here. Keep safe. COCKNEY CLEOPATRA (11) switched yards since last start. Remains open to further progression and is an each way chance amongst this field.

Jockey: Tom Cannon
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after three months finished second of 15 runners at Huntingdon on March 11 over 3200m, 5 len behind Blues Singer with 72.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up finished third of 15 starters at Leopardstown on December 28 over 4123m, 7 len behind Lazare De Star carrying 71kg at $41. Has found the right race and expected to feature.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 11/03/2026 | 73 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | Tom Cannon | 72.5kg | 3:53.43 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/15 | 28/12/2025 | 56 | MHDLE 4 | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 4123m | GY | Jefferson Smith | 71kg | 5:12.30 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/14 | 02/11/2025 | 160 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3218m | Y | Jefferson Smith | 71kg | 3:54.70 | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/14 | 26/05/2025 | 27 | FLAT 4 | $19,620.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | Good | E Mahon | 71kg | 3:50.90 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $4.33 |
| 7/18 | 29/04/2025 | - | 4 | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | E Mahon | 71kg | 4:03.50 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Resumes off a 39 day letup. Last run finished third of 8 starters at Doncaster on February 28 over 3900m, slow track; 13 len behind Leader Crik with 73kg at $3.50. The run before finished third in a small field at Lingfield on February 5 over 3910m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Big Ticket carrying 72.5kg at $3.80. A big run is on the cards.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 28/02/2026 | 23 | MHDLE 4U | $27,230.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 73kg | 4:55.44 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 05/02/2026 | 56 | MHDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Lingfield | 3923m | Heavy | Kielan Woods | 72.5kg | 5:17.48 | 5-2-3 | 0 |
| 10.8L | $3.75 |
| 4/11 | 11/12/2025 | 32 | MHDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 71.5kg | 5:12.39 | 6-5-4 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $29.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/11/2025 | 365 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $13,840.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3215m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 68.5kg | 3:57.26 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $1.91 |
| 1/8 | 09/11/2024 | 209 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Knightwick P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 73kg | 6:39.60 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/13 | 14/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Cotley P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 70kg | 6:45.90 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Tabitha Worsley
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last run finished fourth of 8 runners at this track on March 27 over 3500m, 28 len behind Last Round carrying 71kg at $51. At only start last preparation made some head-way from midfield; finished third of 9 runners at Sandown Park on November 9 over 3220m, 16 len behind Le Roi Remi with 71kg at $17. Needs to lift to be considered a winning hope in this.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 27/03/2026 | 138 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good Soft | Tabitha Worsley | 71kg | 4:34.09 | - | 0 |
| 28.8L | $51.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/11/2025 | 268 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $13,840.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3215m | Good Soft | Marc Goldstein | 71kg | 3:57.26 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 14/02/2025 | 50 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $10,150.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | Good | James Davies | 73kg | 3:59.45 | 2-5-4 | 0 |
| 29.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/12/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,300.00 | Fontwell Park | 3567m | Soft | James Davies | 71kg | 4:42.56 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Bryan Carver
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after three months. Finished off last campaign 3 of 13 starters at Doncaster January 23 over 3900m, slow track; 7 len behind Rathkenny carrying 74.5kg at $2.40. When resuming last campaign 5 of 14 starters at this track November 7 over 3500m, 20 len behind Kocktail Bleu carrying 71.5kg at $4.20. Sure to be tough to beat.
Last Starts 74 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 23/01/2026 | 55 | MHDLE HUNT 47 | $23,750.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Soft | Bryan Carver | 74.5kg | 4:49.80 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $2.38 |
| 3/9 | 29/11/2025 | 22 | MHDLE 4U | $17,820.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Soft | Bryan Carver | 71kg | 5:09.24 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.75 |
| 5/14 | 07/11/2025 | 250 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good Soft | Bryan Carver | 71.5kg | 4:26.65 | 5-8-5 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 02/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballycahane P2p | 4828m | Y | Derek O'connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $1.00 |

Jockey: N De Boinville
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up. Won at first race start won by 11 len Eyton-On-Severn on May 5 over 4000m defeating Unleash Hell with 71.5kg in a jumps. Returned from break finished fifth of 10 starters at Warwick on March 8 over 3200m, 22 len behind Merry Away with 71kg at $4.50. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 08/03/2026 | 307 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 71kg | 3:49.22 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 05/05/2025 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Eyton-On-Severn P2p | 4023m | Good Firm | Edward Vaughan | 71.5kg | 5:01.70 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $2.75 |

Jockey: Harry Bannister
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished 15th of 18 runners at Lingfield on January 19 over 3200m, slow track; 30 len behind Wondering Why with 73.5kg at $13. Last start finished eighth of 11 starters at this track on March 14 over 3500m, slow track; 24 len behind Catch On Me with 72kg at $13. Would need to improve sharply.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 14/03/2026 | 54 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Soft | Harry Bannister | 72kg | 4:33.01 | - | 0 |
| 24.8L | $13.00 |
| 15/18 | 19/01/2026 | 330 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Soft | Harry Bannister | 73.5kg | 4:08.31 | 16-15-15 | 0 |
| 30.0L | $13.00 |
| 99/13 | 23/02/2025 | 308 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Heavy | Derek O'connor | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Y | Derek O'connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Finn Lambert
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; finished fourth of 7 runners at Exeter on February 20 over 3300m, on heavy track; 36 len behind Kapitein Kool with 72kg at $34. Last start finished fifth of 11 runners at this track on March 14 over 3500m, slow track; 20 len behind Catch On Me carrying 71kg at $81. Rates a chance if runs up to best.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 14/03/2026 | 22 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Soft | Finn Lambert | 71kg | 4:33.01 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $81.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/02/2026 | 71 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Heavy | Gavin Sheehan | 72kg | 4:34.27 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 36.5L | $34.00 |
| 10/12 | 11/12/2025 | 20 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Finn Lambert | 69.5kg | 3:49.87 | 1-7-10 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/11 | 21/11/2025 | 149 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 71kg | 4:21.63 | 3-8-6 | 0 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/12 | 25/06/2025 | - | OPEN APP HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Finn Lambert | 66kg | 3:41.25 | 9-8-5 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $23.00 |

Jockey: M Goldstein
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at very long odds at debut, pulled up at Plumpton on March 9 over 4100m. Happy to watch this time.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/5 | 09/03/2026 | - | HDLE HUNT 4U | $18,150.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 68.5kg | 5:19.88 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $201.00 |

Jockey: Joe Anderson
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; at only start last campaign came from midfield; finished fifth in a small field at this track on December 26 over 3500m, 17 len behind Half Hoping with 69.5kg at $8.50. In the mix.
Last Starts 102 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 26/12/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,710.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good Soft | Joe Anderson | 69.5kg | 4:31.55 | 3-6-5 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Caoilin Quinn
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Last outing finished fourth in a small field at Kempton Park on March 23 over 4200m, 13 len behind Caspari carrying 71kg at $41. The start before that; eased back early on finished third in a small field at this track on February 22 over 3500m, in the wet; 20 len behind Minella Premier carrying 73kg at $41. Rates well on best form and can figure in the finish.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 23/03/2026 | 29 | HDLE HUNT 4U | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 71kg | 5:05.31 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/4 | 22/02/2026 | 20 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $8,170.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Heavy | Caoilin Quinn | 73kg | 4:35.91 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 20.8L | $41.00 |
| 8/14 | 02/02/2026 | 50 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $9,070.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Ben Pollard | 68.5kg | 3:55.06 | 5-8-8 | 0 |
| 33.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/11 | 14/12/2025 | - | P2P | $0.00 | Larkhill P2p | 3219m | Good | Charlie Marshall | 75.5kg | 3:51.80 | - | 0 |
| 5.2L | $8.00 |

Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation 5 of 9 runners at Clonmel November 6 over 3319m, slow track; 6 len behind Scope To Improve carrying 70kg at $51. First ever start ran didn't finish the race at Tipperary October 6 over 3319m. Could prove tough to stop.
Last Starts 152 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 06/11/2025 | 18 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $37,830.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | Soft | Philip Donovan | 70kg | 4:14.30 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/11 | 19/10/2025 | 13 | MHDLE M 4U | $23,020.00 | Limerick | 3319m | YS | Philip Donovan | 71kg | 4:25.30 | - | 0 |
| 30.8L | $21.00 |
| 99/8 | 06/10/2025 | - | MHDLE M 4U | $26,010.00 | Tipperary | 3319m | GY | Philip Donovan | 67.5kg | 4:09.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Oscar Palmer
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming pulled up at Ludlow on February 4 over 4200m. Second-up pulled up at Fakenham on February 13 over 4000m. Not one of the chances.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/6 | 13/02/2026 | 9 | HDLE HUNT 47 | $18,150.00 | Fakenham | 4023m | Soft | Joseph Stevenson | 64.5kg | 5:12.32 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $251.00 |
| 99/12 | 04/02/2026 | 89 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Soft | Joseph Stevenson | 69kg | 5:23.87 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $301.00 |
| 99/7 | 07/11/2025 | 18 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 5230m | Good Soft | Joseph Stevenson | 61kg | 6:46.21 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $251.00 |
| 99/9 | 20/10/2025 | 302 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $14,560.00 | Plumpton | 5029m | Good Soft | Joseph Stevenson | 61kg | 6:32.22 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $201.00 |
| 7/9 | 22/12/2024 | 21 | HCP HDLE 3U | $13,840.00 | Fakenham | 4713m | Good Soft | Tom Buckley | 64.5kg | 6:20.53 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 54.0L | $81.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/12/2024 | 12 | HCP HDLE M 3U | $11,070.00 | Leicester | 4124m | Heavy | Tom Buckley | 64.5kg | 5:46.70 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 30.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/11/2024 | 44 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Fakenham | 4727m | Good Soft | Tom Buckley | 63kg | 6:26.78 | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $126.00 |
| 99/11 | 06/10/2024 | 50 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | James Best | 67.5kg | 4:52.76 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $301.00 |
| 99/10 | 17/08/2024 | 27 | MHDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good | James Turner | 64.5kg | 5:09.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $201.00 |
| 11/12 | 21/07/2024 | 7 | HDLE 4U | $19,960.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good | Harriet Tucker | 61.5kg | 3:56.10 | 12-12-11 | 0 |
| 105.5L | $201.00 |
| 99/12 | 14/07/2024 | 40 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $14,520.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good | Harriet Tucker | 63.5kg | 3:45.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |

Jockey: R T Dunne
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At big odds at debut, finished fourth of 8 starters at Warwick on February 7 over 3200m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Popton Point carrying 65.5kg at $17. Second-up finished tenth of 14 runners at Hereford on March 7 over 3200m, 37 len behind Seven Stars carrying 66kg at $34. Can't enthuse.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | MFLAT M 46 | $8,170.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Lilly Pinchin | 66kg | 3:58.39 | - | 0 |
| 37.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/02/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT M 46 | $7,380.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Heavy | Paul O'brien | 65.5kg | 4:03.05 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 14.2L | $17.00 |