Fontwell Park Race 5 - Mercedes-Benz Of Chichester Hcp Chase
SWEET NIGHTINGALE (4) held her form through 2025 into 2026 and ran admirably tackling track and trip in April. Returns from a break and looks a leading contender. PAWPAW (5) scored the 2024 renewal of this. Not been competitive since returning from 551 days off so his handicap mark has dropped notably. HARD STARE (3) was beaten 1L at Plumpton four days ago when delivering his chase debut. Finished favourably over 5100m and will go close if replicating that. Quick turnaround is a concern as he typically has large breaks between each run. STEAL THE MOVES (6) provided a good effort at Ffos Las on heavy ground in February. Seems to have enough stamina for this and makes seasonal reappearance.

Jockey: Callum Pritchard
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after six months pulled up at Ffos Las on October 14 over 4800m. Previously second-up finished fifth of 8 runners at Leicester on December 4 over 4110m, slow track; 28 len behind Ubatuba carrying 71.5kg at $10. Not likely to threaten in this field.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/10 | 14/10/2026 | 183 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 76kg | 6:27.12 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 14/04/2026 | 39 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Newton Abbot | 5330m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 73.5kg | 7:01.91 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 06/03/2026 | 50 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,160.00 | Exeter | 4626m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 74kg | 6:12.64 | - | 0 |
| 37.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/11 | 15/01/2026 | 42 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 74.5kg | 5:14.50 | 9-7-7 | 0 |
| 66.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/12/2025 | 29 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $14,760.00 | Leicester | 4124m | Soft | James Best | 71.5kg | 5:34.14 | 8-5-5 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/11/2025 | 269 | MHDLE 4U | $15,240.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 69.5kg | 5:17.40 | 6-6-4 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 09/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Comea P2p | 4828m | Y | B T Stone | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Harry Kimber
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after nine months. Finished off last preparation 2 of 9 starters at Exeter March 6 over 4800m, 2.25 len behind Lightonthewing carrying 70kg at $1.80. When resuming last campaign ran last at this track October 23 2025 over 3830m, 59 len behind Fortune Timmy carrying 71.5kg at $81. Definite winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 06/03/2026 | 22 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,330.00 | Exeter | 4828m | Good Soft | Harry Kimber | 70kg | 6:29.05 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/10 | 12/02/2026 | 26 | STPLE HCP 5U | $20,510.00 | Taunton | 4626m | Heavy | Harry Kimber | 64.5kg | 6:06.11 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/14 | 17/01/2026 | 44 | HCP CHSE 5U | $22,740.00 | Taunton | 4629m | Good Soft | Harry Kimber | 66kg | 6:01.23 | 6-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.38 |
| 3/11 | 04/12/2025 | 18 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Wincanton | 5330m | Good Soft | Harry Kimber | 64.5kg | 7:08.82 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 16/11/2025 | 24 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good Soft | Harry Kimber | 64.5kg | 5:48.26 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/10/2025 | 206 | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 3849m | Good Soft | Harry Kimber | 71.5kg | 4:57.10 | 7-8-8 | 0 |
| 59.3L | $81.00 |
| 4/5 | 31/03/2025 | 21 | HDLE MDN 4U | $12,700.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | Ben Godfrey | 72kg | 3:32.25 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 50.0L | $34.00 |
| 9/14 | 10/03/2025 | 30 | HDLE MDN 4U | $16,790.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good | Ben Godfrey | 72.5kg | 4:01.61 | 11-10-9 | 0 |
| 52.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/02/2025 | 27 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Chipley Park P2p | 4828m | Heavy | Joshua Newman | 73kg | 6:43.40 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/12 | 12/01/2025 | 28 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Wadebridge P2p | 4828m | Soft | Joshua Newman | 73kg | 6:22.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 15/12/2024 | 210 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Larkhill P2p | 4023m | Good | Joshua Newman | 73kg | 5:22.30 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last start finished second in a small field at Plumpton on November 2 over 5100m, 1.0 len behind Could Be You with 76kg at $3.30. At only start last preparation finished third of 8 runners at Ffos Las on May 20 over 4800m, 12 len behind Green Asset with 75kg at $4.30. Fitter and sure to go well again.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 02/11/2026 | 166 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,340.00 | Plumpton | 5129m | Good | Ben Godfrey | 76kg | 6:45.39 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.25 |
| 3/8 | 20/05/2026 | 72 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good Soft | Ben Godfrey | 75kg | 6:05.90 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/8 | 09/03/2026 | 60 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Taunton | 4828m | Good | Ben Godfrey | 71kg | 6:07.01 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/01/2026 | 23 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | Ben Godfrey | 73.5kg | 4:09.72 | 5-8-7 | 0 |
| 52.3L | $26.00 |
| 10/18 | 16/12/2025 | 39 | MHDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Soft | Ben Godfrey | 71.5kg | 3:43.63 | 6-11-10 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $81.00 |
| 12/14 | 07/11/2025 | 176 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good Soft | Rex Dingle | 71.5kg | 4:26.65 | 3-12-12 | 0 |
| 69.0L | $29.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/05/2025 | 54 | OPEN HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71kg | 4:17.30 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $2.50 |
| 9/11 | 22/03/2025 | 63 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $184,500.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Good | Rex Dingle | 72.5kg | 3:54.90 | 1-7-9 | 0 |
| 18.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/01/2025 | - | P2P | $0.00 | Larkhill P2p | 3219m | Good | William Biddick | 75.5kg | 4:06.40 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.33 |

Jockey: Tristan Durrell
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after six months. Finished off last campaign 5 of 8 runners at Warwick May 9 over 4800m, 27 len behind Redbridge Rambler with 71.5kg at $6. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 10 len win. Exeter March 22 over 4800m defeating Fortunefavorsdbold carrying 66.5kg at $2.60. Can run a big race while fresh. Must be included.
Last Starts 180 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 09/05/2026 | 15 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 4828m | Good | Freddie Mitchell | 71.5kg | 6:06.96 | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 24/04/2026 | 19 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Fontwell Park | 5230m | Good Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 67.5kg | 6:46.61 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/4 | 05/04/2026 | 14 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,070.00 | Plumpton | 5129m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 69.5kg | 6:49.77 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/03/2026 | 64 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $15,430.00 | Exeter | 4828m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 66.5kg | 6:14.53 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $2.63 |
| 3/14 | 17/01/2026 | 38 | HCP CHSE 5U | $22,740.00 | Taunton | 4629m | Good Soft | Ben Poste | 68.5kg | 6:01.23 | 10-5-3 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |
| 0/13 | 10/12/2025 | 20 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,350.00 | Hereford | 4200m | Good Soft | Rex Dingle | 68.5kg | 5:23.68 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/11/2025 | 17 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,870.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good | Rex Dingle | 65kg | 5:02.10 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/11/2025 | 41 | HCP CHSE 4U | $17,500.00 | Plumpton | 4023m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 69kg | 5:01.70 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 23/09/2025 | 25 | HCP CHSE 4U | $15,240.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 71kg | 4:53.63 | 7-5-3 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 11/13 | 29/08/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $15,880.00 | Salisbury | 2816m | Good Soft | William Carver | 59kg | 3:12.34 | 2-10-11 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/07/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Good Firm | Rob Hornby | 56kg | 2:34.63 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Caoilin Quinn
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming pulled up at this track on August 28 over 4300m. Second-up finished sixth of 9 runners at Worcester on October 12 over 4600m, 35 len behind Billy Boi Blue with 67.5kg at $41. Fitter but prefer to see a bit more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 12/10/2026 | 45 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 67.5kg | 6:06.70 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 35.0L | $41.00 |
| 0/7 | 28/08/2026 | 551 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 73.5kg | 5:33.24 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/02/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,350.00 | Hereford | 5069m | Soft | Tom Bellamy | 68kg | 6:57.73 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $9.00 |
| 5/11 | 31/01/2025 | 61 | HCP APP CHSE 5U | $12,250.00 | Lingfield | 4023m | Heavy | Caoilin Quinn | 70.5kg | 5:24.01 | 7-6-5 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/13 | 01/12/2024 | 23 | HCP CHSE 4U | $13,840.00 | Carlisle | 5261m | Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 69.5kg | 7:20.93 | 6-7-7 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/11/2024 | 33 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 5230m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 67.5kg | 7:11.61 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/12 | 06/10/2024 | 12 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 70kg | 6:09.71 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
| 0/13 | 24/09/2024 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | James Turner | 70kg | 4:51.23 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/11 | 01/09/2024 | 15 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 68.5kg | 5:55.31 | 8-5-3 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |
| 0/11 | 17/08/2024 | 20 | STPLE HCP 4U | $15,520.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 72.5kg | 5:20.85 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/16 | 28/07/2024 | 7 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 63kg | 4:55.23 | 12-9-6 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Lily Pinchin
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after nine months. Finished off last preparation 2 of 7 runners at Ffos Las February 20 over 4800m, on rain affected going; 1.0 len behind River Voyage carrying 66kg at $12. When resuming last campaign 4 of 8 runners at Lingfield November 11 over 4700m, 6 len behind The Big Reveal with 69kg at $11. Must be considered.
Last Starts 258 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 20/02/2026 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,250.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Heavy | Lilly Pinchin | 66kg | 6:46.23 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |
| 0/14 | 17/01/2026 | 38 | HCP CHSE 5U | $22,740.00 | Taunton | 4629m | Good Soft | Lilly Pinchin | 67kg | 6:01.23 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/12/2025 | 29 | CHSE HUNT HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 4526m | Good | Lilly Pinchin | 67.5kg | 6:00.76 | 4-7-7 | 0 |
| 14.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 11/11/2025 | 204 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Lingfield | 4727m | Good | Liam Harrison | 69kg | 6:09.81 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
| 99/6 | 21/04/2025 | 54 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,160.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good | James Best | 73.5kg | 5:52.37 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $126.00 |
| 3/3 | 26/02/2025 | 15 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,250.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Heavy | James Best | 72.5kg | 5:21.63 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 47.0L | $29.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/02/2025 | 18 | HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Heavy | James Best | 72kg | 4:18.06 | 3-4-7 | 0 |
| 51.5L | $201.00 |
| 11/16 | 24/01/2025 | 242 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,710.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | James Best | 71kg | 3:58.80 | 11-8-11 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $67.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/05/2024 | 23 | P2P | $0.00 | Chaddesley Corbett P2p | 3219m | Good Soft | F Mitchell | 73.5kg | 4:13.50 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 04/05/2024 | - | P2P | $0.00 | Godstone P2p | 3219m | Good Soft | F Mitchell | 73.5kg | 4:16.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |