Fontwell Park Race 1 - Mercedes-Benz Of Chichester Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
STRONG RUN (1) is penalised for her victory at Southwell in December. Set too big a task at Newbury a few weeks ago and better can be expected on this occasion. Firmly the one to beat. THAT IS BLUE (7) performed to a fair level both starts to date including when third making hurdle debut at Plumpton three weeks ago. Rates the main danger. LISNAMURRICAN (3) was a point to point winner in 2024 and lightly raced under rules. Will be of interest in handicaps further down the line. GREY GAMBLE (2) offered glimmers of promise both starts to date but looks one for another day and likely best watched.
Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 74kgs
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Useful mare. Resumes off a 34 day letup. Last outing finished sixth of 15 starters at Newbury in the G2 Mares' Novices' Hurdle Finale on March 21 over 4100m, 20 len behind Charisma Cat with 71.5kg at $7.50. Before that held ground to the line finished second of 11 starters at Wincanton on January 29 over 4300m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Coolanna carrying 74kg at $2.20. Tough to stop on best form.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 21/03/2026 | 51 | G2 OPEN M 4U | $117,970.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | 4:57.90 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/11 | 29/01/2026 | 46 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $19,960.00 | Wincanton | 4325m | Heavy | Jonathan Burke | 74kg | 5:42.25 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 14/12/2025 | 38 | MHDLE M 4U | $13,980.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | 5:11.09 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $1.53 |
| 3/13 | 06/11/2025 | 217 | HDLE M 4U | $40,240.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | 4:11.80 | 7-5-3 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $3.75 |
| 6/20 | 03/04/2025 | 54 | G2 HUNT FLAT M 46 | $92,250.00 | Aintree | 3409m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 71kg | 4:07.58 | 8-11-6 | 0 |
| 10.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/13 | 08/02/2025 | 84 | HUNT FLAT M 46 | $30,860.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 71kg | 3:52.97 | 3-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 |
| 3/12 | 16/11/2024 | 29 | LR OPEN M 45 | $40,840.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Liam Harrison | 71kg | 4:00.75 | 8-6-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/12 | 18/10/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT M 45 | $8,170.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good Soft | Liam Harrison | 71kg | 3:46.57 | 11-11-11-10-6-3-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.33 |
Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 71kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation 8 of 13 runners at Warwick November 20 over 3200m, 15 len behind The Flaggy Shore with 71kg at $17. First ever start ran 5 of 9 runners at this track October 26 over 3560m, 12 len behind Katios Queen with 68kg at $12. Sure to make presence felt.
Last Starts 156 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 20/11/2025 | 25 | FLAT M 45 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | 3:57.19 | 1-4-8 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/10/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,300.00 | Fontwell Park | 3567m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 68kg | 4:22.63 | 5-7-5 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $12.00 |
Jockey: N De Boinville
Weight: 71kgs
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Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 5 of 16 runners at Warwick January 23 over 3800m, 23 len behind Jackie Hobbs carrying 72kg at $2.50. Previously first up; 2 of 12 starters at Huntingdon December 7 over 4100m, slow track; 3.5 len behind Draco Malfoy carrying 68.5kg at $5.50. Sure to go well while fresh.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 23/01/2026 | 47 | HDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 72kg | 4:37.39 | 8-6-5 | 0 |
| 23.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 07/12/2025 | 364 | MHDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Huntingdon | 4123m | Soft | James Bowen | 68.5kg | 5:03.85 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 08/12/2024 | 225 | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Soft | N Mcparlan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Good | N Mcparlan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Tabitha Worsley
Weight: 71kgs
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Returning from a spell making her jumps debut. She ended last campaign with made ground from midfield; finished eighth of 9 runners at Southwell on December 2 over 3200m, 118 len behind Old Habits carrying 66kg at $251 and before that finished ninth of 10 runners at Uttoxeter on October 31 over 3200m, 81 len behind Kaydence with 65.5kg at $301. Will find this a real test.
Last Starts 144 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 02/12/2025 | 32 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 66kg | 4:01.50 | 4-8-8 | 0 |
| 118.3L | $251.00 |
| 9/10 | 31/10/2025 | - | APP HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good Soft | Ned Fox | 65.5kg | 4:01.20 | 7-10-9 | 0 |
| 81.5L | $301.00 |
Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
Weight: 71kgs
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Is second-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start finished ninth of 11 starters at Chepstow on April 2 over 3200m, 58 len behind Order On Time carrying 66.5kg at $151. Facing a difficult task.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 02/04/2026 | 63 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 66.5kg | 3:50.82 | - | 0 |
| 58.0L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/01/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN M 46 | $7,260.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Heavy | Ben Poste | 71kg | 3:48.54 | 9-8-8 | 0 |
| 43.8L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Isabelle Ryder
Weight: 71kgs
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First-up. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at Huntingdon November 22 over 5000m. First up last campaign didn't finish the race at Plumpton November 3 over 4100m. Others have brighter prospects.
Last Starts 154 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/8 | 22/11/2025 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Huntingdon | 5029m | Good Soft | Isabelle Ryder | 61kg | 6:38.02 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 99/7 | 03/11/2025 | 197 | MHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 69.5kg | 5:04.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |
| 99/5 | 20/04/2025 | 23 | HDLE MDN M 4U | $30,440.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | Good | Charlie Deutsch | 71.5kg | 4:55.53 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/03/2025 | 115 | HDLE MDN 4U | $13,980.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 69kg | 4:21.28 | 10-10-9 | 0 |
| 53.8L | $81.00 |
| 7/9 | 03/12/2024 | 210 | APP HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | Elizabeth Gale | 64.5kg | 4:03.24 | 9-7-7 | 0 |
| 39.8L | $67.00 |
| 10/13 | 07/05/2024 | 19 | MFLAT APP M 45 | $8,170.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | Micheal Nolan | 68kg | 3:56.78 | 5-5-10 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $29.00 |
| 14/18 | 18/04/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT M 46 | $27,230.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good | M G Nolan | 67kg | 4:07.53 | 2-15-14 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Caoilin Quinn
Weight: 71kgs
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Having third race start. First race start finished third of 10 runners at Wincanton on January 29 over 3000m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Western Charm carrying 71kg at $6. Went for a spell before returning finished third in a small field at Plumpton on April 5 over 4100m, 7 len behind Eremenko carrying 71.5kg at $10. Big chance to salute.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 05/04/2026 | 66 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good | Brendan Powell | 71.5kg | 5:04.62 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/01/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN M 46 | $7,260.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Heavy | Brendan Powell | 71kg | 3:48.54 | 2-5-3 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $6.00 |