Fontwell Park Race 3 - My Laces Cost More Than Your Shoes Hcp Hurdle
MILD MAGIC (1) made all at Plumpton scoring by 1.5L in October attempting a journey 200m shorter than this. Raised in handicap but not enough to stop her upward trajectory as she seems to be improving for trying a staying test. STAMINA CHOPE (3) finished third 2.5L behind the main selection latest. Better off at the weights and enjoys this distance so looks the main danger. PATH OF STARS (5) returns to hurdles after some good efforts over fences. Tends to finish off her races well so the step up by 800m is not a concern. I LOVE YOU SIVOLA (2) scored easily a chase at Warwick three days ago. Could prove competitive if making the quick return.

Jockey: C O'Farrell
Weight: 75kgs
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Racing second-up today. First-up after seven months favourite; won by 1.5 len Plumpton on October 19 over 5000m defeating Burning Embers carrying 67.5kg at $2.20 in a hurdle. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; finished fifth of 8 starters at Windsor on November 23 over 3200m, 31 len behind Future Bucks carrying 70kg at $41. Strips fitter and is again a top chance.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 19/10/2026 | 196 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $13,160.00 | Plumpton | 5029m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 67.5kg | 6:18.70 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/6 | 06/04/2026 | 42 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $13,160.00 | Plumpton | 5029m | Good | Bradley Harris | 66kg | 6:11.14 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/02/2026 | 35 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $13,160.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Soft | Conor O'farrell | 67.5kg | 5:24.89 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 19/01/2026 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Lingfield | 3922m | Soft | Conor O'farrell | 71.5kg | 5:07.89 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 36.0L | $23.00 |
| 9/15 | 22/12/2025 | 29 | HDLE M 4U | $13,910.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 71kg | 3:55.95 | 6-11-9 | 0 |
| 33.0L | $251.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/11/2025 | 28 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $16,330.00 | Windsor | 3218m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 70kg | 3:58.07 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 31.8L | $41.00 |
| 8/12 | 26/10/2025 | 182 | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 3567m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 68.5kg | 4:26.30 | 7-7-8 | 0 |
| 55.3L | $67.00 |
| 2/11 | 27/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Tullaherin P2p | 4828m | Good | A P Ryan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: David Bass
Weight: 73kgs
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Last start favourite; won by a 0.0 len Warwick on November 3 over 5100m defeating The Magus with 69kg at $1.70 in a steeplechase. The run before finished fourth of 9 starters at Worcester on November 1 over 4600m, 18 len behind Herbygoesbananas with 65.5kg at $5. Has been racing well. All set to continue the strong recent form.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 03/11/2026 | 2 | HCP CHSE 4U | $13,380.00 | Warwick Uk | 5120m | Good | David Bass | 69kg | 6:44.52 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.0L | $1.73 |
| 4/9 | 01/11/2026 | 11 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 65.5kg | 5:56.48 | 2-6-4 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $5.00 |
| 0/7 | 21/10/2026 | 8 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 68kg | 5:52.50 | 3-2-DQ | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.63 |
| 1/8 | 13/10/2026 | 182 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 5129m | Good Firm | David Bass | 69kg | 6:13.46 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $3.75 |
| 0/6 | 14/04/2026 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Newton Abbot | 5330m | Good | Brendan Powell | 64.5kg | 7:01.91 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 9/17 | 17/03/2026 | 65 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Exeter | 4649m | Good Soft | Charlie Price | 64.5kg | 5:55.42 | - | 0 |
| 28.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/11 | 11/01/2026 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Fontwell Park | 5230m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 65.5kg | 7:16.47 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 28.3L | $23.00 |
| 9/16 | 11/12/2025 | 24 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Taunton | 4828m | Good | Brendan Powell | 66kg | 6:08.12 | 3-8-9 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $67.00 |
| 8/9 | 17/11/2025 | 146 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Exeter | 4626m | Good Soft | Ciaran O'shea | 62kg | 5:57.76 | 8-8-8 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $67.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/06/2025 | 11 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 5330m | Good | Harry Reed | 64.5kg | 6:46.70 | 7-6-5 | 0 |
| 13.8L | $67.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/06/2025 | 77 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,560.00 | Newton Abbot | 5330m | Good Soft | Harry Reed | 65.5kg | 7:05.96 | 3-3-5 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Lee Edwards
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming finished sixth of 10 runners at Worcester on September 4 over 4600m, 14 len behind Jullou De Grissay carrying 68.5kg at $23. Second-up finished third in a small field at Plumpton on October 19 over 5000m, 2.5 len behind Mild Magic carrying 67.5kg at $3.80. Sure to improve again. One of the main contenders.
Last Starts 17 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 | 19/10/2026 | 45 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $13,160.00 | Plumpton | 5029m | Good | Lee Edwards | 67.5kg | 6:18.70 | 5-2-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.75 |
| 6/10 | 04/09/2026 | 204 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Lee Edwards | 68.5kg | 5:45.64 | 9-8-6 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 4526m | Heavy | Lee Edwards | 74kg | 6:21.35 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $12,700.00 | Huntingdon | 5029m | Soft | Lee Edwards | 70kg | 6:57.03 | 6-2-4 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/9 | 30/01/2026 | 33 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $12,170.00 | Ffos Las | 3922m | Heavy | Lee Edwards | 71kg | 5:25.08 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 28/12/2025 | 28 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,910.00 | Leicester | 4123m | Soft | Lee Edwards | 66.5kg | 5:30.48 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/11/2025 | 1 | HDLE HCP M 3U | $10,890.00 | Leicester | 4123m | Soft | Lee Edwards | 66kg | 5:22.65 | 6-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/5 | 29/11/2025 | 40 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,810.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4626m | Soft | Lewis Saunders | 65.5kg | 6:13.90 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 20/10/2025 | 29 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $14,560.00 | Plumpton | 5029m | Good Soft | Lee Edwards | 68kg | 6:32.22 | 4-1-2 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/11 | 21/09/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,740.00 | Plumpton | 5029m | Good | Lee Edwards | 65.5kg | 5:59.02 | 8-7-4 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 31/08/2025 | 46 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Luke Scott | 63.5kg | 5:01.80 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $10.00 |

Jockey: James Best
Weight: 71kgs
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Comments
Having second run back today. First-up after six months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily finished fourth of 8 runners at Worcester on October 21 over 4000m, 6 len behind Supreme Shot with 65kg at $3.50. Previously second-up finished eighth of 11 runners at Newton Abbot on April 4 over 3700m, 47 len behind Dutch Corner carrying 72.5kg at $67. Definite chance. Will strip fitter and makes plenty of appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 21/10/2026 | 182 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good Soft | James Best | 65kg | 5:24.53 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/7 | 22/04/2026 | 18 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good | James Best | 72kg | 4:35.95 | - | 0 |
| 37.0L | $81.00 |
| 8/11 | 04/04/2026 | 29 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | Good Soft | Sean Houlihan | 72.5kg | 4:25.89 | - | 0 |
| 47.3L | $67.00 |
| 0/16 | 06/03/2026 | 440 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $18,150.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good Soft | Sean Houlihan | 72kg | 4:19.54 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 8/12 | 21/12/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 3 | $8,170.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good Soft | David Noonan | 71kg | 4:02.83 | 4-7-8 | 0 |
| 25.8L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Benjamin Macey
Weight: 71kgs
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Last start ran on from midfield; finished third of 7 starters at Sedgefield on October 18 over 4200m, 14 len behind Royal Time carrying 66kg at $5.50. The run before finished third of 11 starters at Cartmel on August 29 over 4200m, 4 len behind Illogical Logic carrying 66kg at $8.50. Wait until she shows something. Not keen on her chances this time.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 18/10/2026 | 50 | STPLE HCP 4U | $12,710.00 | Sedgefield | 4224m | Good | Benjamin Macey | 66kg | 5:14.32 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 29/08/2026 | 40 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,240.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good | Benjamin Macey | 66kg | 5:14.23 | 9-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 20/07/2026 | 22 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,160.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good | Benjamin Macey | 64kg | 5:22.15 | 6-5-4 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.33 |
| 2/10 | 28/06/2026 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,340.00 | Cartmel | 4425m | Good | Benjamin Macey | 65.5kg | 5:37.20 | 7-2-2 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/05/2026 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Cartmel | 4425m | Good | Benjamin Macey | 62kg | 5:29.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/8 | 04/05/2026 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Fakenham | 4023m | Good | Benjamin Macey | 63kg | 5:04.02 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $4.33 |
| 3/8 | 05/04/2026 | 51 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,160.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good | Sean Houlihan | 64.5kg | 5:03.54 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/5 | 13/02/2026 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Fakenham | 4727m | Soft | Isabelle Ryder | 65.5kg | 6:23.45 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/5 | 18/01/2026 | 59 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Ben Smith | 64.5kg | 4:09.40 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $7.50 |
| 0/14 | 20/11/2025 | 14 | HDLE HCP 3U | $14,970.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good | Oscar Palmer | 64.5kg | 4:47.57 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 06/11/2025 | 24 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 4224m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 66kg | 5:11.40 | 7-2-3 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |