Fontwell Park Race 4 - Gary Wrights Big 40th Birthday Celebration Hcp Hurdle
MOTAZZEN (7) missed top three on just two of his twelve attempts at Fontwell. Completed a double at the track in September and placed twice during October. Races off the same mark as last time and should put in a bold bid. DONNIE AZOFF (3) is admirably consistent. Tends to find one too good but that means his rating has not changed significantly for a long time. Strong place chance. LYNX DE THAIX (2) won three contests in France by clear margins. Failed to make an impression on his British debut. Ability is clearly there. FIRE FLYER (1) was very well regarded for a long time however been off the track for 608 days and joins a new yard. Worth watching.

Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Having raced just once last preparation didn't finish the race at Sandown Park on March 8 2025 over 4000m. First up last campaign pulled up at Cheltenham on November 16 2024 over 4200m. Prefer to watch first up.
Last Starts 607 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 08/03/2025 | 72 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,300.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Good | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | 5:20.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 0/8 | 26/12/2024 | 20 | HCP CHSE 4U | $46,130.00 | Kempton Park | 4124m | Good | Harry Cobden | 72.5kg | 5:07.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/12/2024 | 20 | HCP CHSE 4U | $33,210.00 | Exeter | 3519m | Soft | Freddie Gingell | 74.5kg | 4:22.35 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $7.50 |
| 0/10 | 16/11/2024 | 203 | HCP HDLE 3U | $40,840.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good | Harry Cobden | 71.5kg | 5:11.28 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 16/20 | 27/04/2024 | 49 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $179,450.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Good | Harry Cobden | 71.5kg | 3:51.35 | 10-16-16 | 0 |
| 51.5L | $9.50 |
| 0/17 | 09/03/2024 | 32 | HCP NOVHDLE HUNT 47 | $147,600.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3980m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 76kg | 5:07.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 06/02/2024 | 5 | NHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good | Harry Cobden | 74kg | 4:56.80 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.83 |
| 1/8 | 01/02/2024 | 43 | NHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 3:57.23 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $1.15 |
| 2/9 | 20/12/2023 | 31 | NHDLE NOV 46 | $18,150.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Soft | H Cobden | 70kg | 5:34.26 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/12 | 19/11/2023 | 281 | LR HUNT FLAT 45 | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | H Cobden | 71kg | 4:06.78 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 11/02/2023 | 105 | LR FLAT 46 | $38,530.00 | Newbury | 3282m | Good | L Williams | 73kg | 3:46.10 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Having raced just once last preparation finished sixth of 10 runners at Exeter on March 6 over 3300m, 13 len behind Sherminator carrying 75.5kg at $19. Won previous preparation first up from midfield and won by 6 len Nimes on October 5 2025 over 3400m defeating Stormy Tango with 67kg in a hurdle. Has to be respected.
Last Starts 244 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 06/03/2026 | 124 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,060.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good Soft | Ned Fox | 75.5kg | 4:15.65 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/11 | 02/11/2025 | 14 | HDLE CL2 CF 4 | $49,470.00 | Angers | 3400m | Soft | Anthony Renard | 69kg | 4:02.28 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $5.10 |
| 1/9 | 19/10/2025 | 14 | HDLE CL3 CF 4 | $28,320.00 | Dax | 3800m | Good | Lucas Vandamme | 67kg | 4:45.00 | 2-3-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/10/2025 | - | HDLE CL4 CF 4 | $30,360.00 | Nimes | 3400m | Good | Theo Dumouch | 67kg | 4:05.53 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Isabelle Ryder
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last run finished second of 8 runners at Hereford on October 13 over 3900m, 8 len behind Jaramillo carrying 73kg at $3.80. Before that ran last in a small field at Newton Abbot on August 27 over 3700m, 1.75 len behind Ellerton with 74kg at $1.60. Capable of better showing. A big run is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 13/10/2026 | 47 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Good Firm | Isabelle Ryder | 73kg | 4:41.92 | 6-2-2 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/2 | 27/08/2026 | 46 | HDLE HCP 3U | $14,230.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | Good Firm | Isabelle Ryder | 74kg | 4:36.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.62 |
| 2/5 | 12/07/2026 | 30 | HDLE HCP 4U | $24,770.00 | Stratford Avon | 3721m | Good Firm | Isabelle Ryder | 73.5kg | 4:16.32 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/4 | 12/06/2026 | 38 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,590.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | Good | Isabelle Ryder | 73.5kg | 4:30.10 | 4-4-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 05/05/2026 | 179 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Good | Isabelle Ryder | 73.5kg | 4:40.73 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 07/11/2025 | 25 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,420.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good Soft | Isabelle Ryder | 71.5kg | 4:49.51 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 35.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/4 | 13/10/2025 | 32 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 4373m | Good | Isabelle Ryder | 71.5kg | 5:12.08 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |
| 3/10 | 11/09/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,740.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | Good | Isabelle Ryder | 68kg | 4:47.18 | 8-5-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 8/11 | 16/08/2025 | 43 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Market Rasen | 4626m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 75.5kg | 5:51.65 | 10-9-8 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/07/2025 | 32 | HCP HDLE 4U | $21,780.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 75.5kg | 4:44.25 | 6-6-5 | 0 |
| 23.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 02/06/2025 | 30 | HCP HDLE 4U | $46,130.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | 5:15.20 | 5-5-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Paddy Hanlon
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation 4 of 9 starters at Ayr April 17 over 4100m, slow track; 15 len behind Balboa carrying 74kg at $11. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len this track October 23 2025 over 3830m defeating Kap Vert with 71.5kg at $15. Presents a danger to the top hopes.
Last Starts 202 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 17/04/2026 | 54 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Lucas Murphy | 74kg | 5:39.87 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/4 | 22/02/2026 | 58 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,300.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Heavy | Jay Tidball | 73.5kg | 5:57.94 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $4.60 |
| 9/10 | 26/12/2025 | 13 | HDLE HCP 3U | $43,560.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good | Lorcan Williams | 70kg | 5:01.13 | 3-9-9 | 0 |
| 39.3L | $29.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/12/2025 | 34 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Lingfield | 4626m | Good Soft | Freddie Keighley | 74kg | 6:07.88 | 2-3-2 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/11/2025 | 17 | HCP HDLE 3U | $30,180.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3980m | Good Soft | Freddie Keighley | 70kg | 5:07.14 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 6.4L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 23/10/2025 | 195 | HCP HDLE 3U | $19,740.00 | Fontwell Park | 3849m | Good Soft | Freddie Gingell | 71.5kg | 4:58.10 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/4 | 11/04/2025 | 83 | HCP CHSE 5U | $28,600.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 69.5kg | 4:03.42 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 37.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/01/2025 | 37 | HCP HDLE 8U | $41,510.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Good Soft | Freddie Gingell | 66kg | 4:48.70 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 7/9 | 12/12/2024 | 1099 | HCP HDLE 3U | $29,150.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Good | Lorcan Williams | 72.5kg | 4:39.37 | 2-7-7 | 0 |
| 5.7L | $51.00 |
| 1/14 | 09/12/2021 | 17 | NHDLE 4U | $17,760.00 | Taunton | 3314m | Good | H Cobden | 72kg | 4:09.04 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/7 | 22/11/2021 | 45 | HDLE HCP 3U | $20,840.00 | Kempton Park | 3219m | Good | L Williams | 72kg | 3:51.94 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Caoilin Quinn
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after six months finished fifth of 7 starters at this track on October 21 over 3800m, on slow going 50 len behind Grand Conqueror carrying 70.5kg at $13. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len Leicester on November 30 over 3100m slow track defeating Dinofromberlais carrying 74kg at $8 in a hurdle. Has ability and strips fitter.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 21/10/2026 | 180 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,420.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 70.5kg | 5:01.50 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 50.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 24/04/2026 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good Soft | Tom Queally | 71.5kg | 5:15.68 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 0/8 | 23/03/2026 | 56 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Rob Hargreaves | 71kg | 3:48.04 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 26/01/2026 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $43,240.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Soft | Tom Queally | 70.5kg | 5:14.40 | 6-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/01/2026 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Good | Tom Queally | 70kg | 4:06.82 | 6-8-7 | 0 |
| 20.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/15 | 19/12/2025 | 19 | HDLE HCP 3U | $28,400.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Soft | Tom Queally | 73.5kg | 3:50.10 | 7-7-5 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/11/2025 | 19 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 3118m | Soft | Tom Queally | 74kg | 3:56.25 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/11/2025 | 197 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | Tom Queally | 72kg | 3:50.90 | 5-8-7 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $6.50 |
| 10/10 | 28/04/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $19,930.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Tom Queally | 60.5kg | 2:08.04 | 8-10-10 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/04/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Fontwell Park | 3567m | Good | Freddie Mitchell | 75.5kg | 4:21.43 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $2.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/03/2025 | 358 | HCP HDLE 4U | $29,040.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 62kg | 3:51.91 | 9-9-6 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after eight months. Finished off last campaign 7 of 12 runners at Chepstow April 2 over 3900m, 33 len behind Authentic Legacy carrying 74.5kg at $4.30. When resuming last campaign 2 of 13 starters at Warwick March 8 over 3200m, 1.5 len behind Newtown Rambler with 72kg at $4. Can pick up where he left off.
Last Starts 217 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 02/04/2026 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Tom Bellamy | 74.5kg | 4:45.22 | - | 0 |
| 33.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/13 | 08/03/2026 | 102 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Aamilah Aswat | 72kg | 3:55.09 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/11/2025 | 24 | HDLE HUNT 4U | $12,700.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good Soft | Tom Bellamy | 73kg | 4:18.35 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/13 | 02/11/2025 | 187 | MHDLE 4U | $11,990.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 71.5kg | 3:43.95 | 8-5-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 12/18 | 29/04/2025 | - | 4 | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Gina Andrews | 74.5kg | 4:03.50 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Paul O'Brien
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last outing ran on from midfield; finished third of 7 starters at this track on October 21 over 3800m, on slow going 9 len behind Grand Conqueror with 65.5kg at $5. Race before ran on from midfield; finished second in a small field at this track on October 15 over 3800m, 5.5 len behind Crooked Path with 69.5kg at $6. Ready to find peak form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 21/10/2026 | 6 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,420.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Soft | Richard Upton | 65.5kg | 5:01.50 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/10/2026 | 23 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good Soft | Richard Upton | 69.5kg | 4:55.80 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good | Brendan Powell | 74.5kg | 5:23.36 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 06/09/2026 | 9 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,790.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good | Brendan Powell | 71kg | 4:43.42 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/5 | 28/08/2026 | 12 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good | Brendan Powell | 72kg | 5:21.87 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $7.50 |
| 9/12 | 16/08/2026 | 82 | HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Laura Coughlan | 59.5kg | 2:34.01 | 7-9-9 | 1 |
| 19.3L | $67.00 |
| 4/4 | 26/05/2026 | 12 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,230.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good | J P O'neill | 68kg | 5:01.14 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 14/05/2026 | 48 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good | Brendan Powell | 76kg | 4:48.26 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/03/2026 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good Soft | J P O'neill | 73kg | 5:38.70 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.20 |
| 9/11 | 20/02/2026 | 18 | HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Cieren Fallon | 60.5kg | 2:39.42 | 4-8-9 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/02/2026 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good Soft | Robert Dunne | 67.5kg | 5:22.82 | 7-5-5 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Freddie Mitchell
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. First-up after six months made ground from midfield; finished fifth of 12 runners at Chepstow on October 10 over 3200m, 46 len behind Treasure Planet with 66kg at $13. Previously second-up finished fourth of 10 runners at Ascot on March 29 over 3100m, 4 len behind King Al with 70.5kg at $11. Good last time but needs to take another step.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 10/10/2026 | 174 | HDLE HCP 4 | $46,840.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 66kg | 4:02.14 | 6-9-5 | 0 |
| 46.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/5 | 19/04/2026 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good | Freddie Mitchell | 68kg | 5:01.15 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/03/2026 | 22 | JHDLE HCP 4 | $72,600.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good | Freddie Mitchell | 70.5kg | 3:46.05 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/03/2026 | 89 | HCP JHDLE 4 | $36,900.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3215m | Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 72.5kg | 4:21.39 | - | 0 |
| 3.1L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 08/12/2025 | 38 | JHDLE 3 | $15,300.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Heavy | Freddie Mitchell | 71kg | 4:47.46 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $2.38 |
| 4/8 | 31/10/2025 | 28 | LR JHDLE 3 | $72,600.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 70kg | 3:48.93 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/7 | 03/10/2025 | 16 | JHDLE 3 | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 3567m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 70kg | 4:21.70 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $4.33 |
| 6/9 | 17/09/2025 | 28 | HCP 3 | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Soft | Rob Hornby | 57.5kg | 2:14.73 | 9-8-6 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/08/2025 | 29 | NOV 35 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Daniel Muscutt | 57kg | 2:32.72 | - | 7 |
| 18.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 22/07/2025 | 13 | NOV 3U | $18,510.00 | Lingfield | 2313m | Good | Tom Queally | 59kg | 2:34.83 | 5-2-3 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
| 8/12 | 09/07/2025 | 25 | NOV 3U | $73,800.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | NS | Tom Queally | 59kg | 2:21.34 | 12-11-8 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $51.00 |