1. Race Conditions & Pace Angle

Trip/Type: 2m3f104y Handicap Chase (Class 5, 0–100 rating band)

Surface: Turf – Good (Good to Soft in places)

Field Size: 9 runners

Pace Forecast: Strong

Pace Angle: The pace looks likely to be contested early. This could count against front-runners such as Gorcombe Moonshine, while hold-up types like Millies Mite may be better suited, assuming they can travel strongly and jump efficiently in rear.



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2. Contenders, Dangers, Outsiders, Trends & Comments

Strongest Contender:

JACK SPARROW GREY (Timeform 109p) – Has improved markedly since switched to fences with back-to-back C&D wins. His latest win came in this grade with a bit in hand and he overcame a significant jumping error the time before. Timeform notes he’s “open to further improvement.” The Moore yard has a 22% strike rate with chasers at this trip bracket, and Fontwell suits prominent racers with fluent jumping. Should go very close.


Main Dangers:

ELECTRIC JET (106) – Was well backed on penultimate start when second at Ludlow and shaped as though the drop to two miles last time at Worcester was too sharp. He now returns to his optimum trip. The Longsdon team continues in decent form and he’s worth marking up with Sam Twiston-Davies (22% Fontwell strike rate) booked.

SUMMER IN MILAN (93+) – Solid pair of hurdle runs at Fontwell this spring, including a wide-margin win and a solid second in this grade. Made just one chase start to date (beaten favourite, error-strewn), but this is a return to familiar surroundings, and the step back in trip could help. The visor remains and he’s lightly raced over fences.


Interesting Outsiders:

MISTER UPTON (108) – Now with Anthony Honeyball (27% Fontwell strike rate), having previously shown ability over fences (C&D winner). Pulled up last two starts but goes well fresh and this switch of yard is notable. Worth monitoring in the market after 122 days off.

MILLIES MITE (104) – Inconsistent but took advantage of a falling mark to win here last time from 3 lb out of the weights. All out that day and raised for it, but the strong pace again plays to her strengths if she can reproduce that form.


Trainer Trends:

Gary & Josh Moore and Anthony Honeyball both have positive Fontwell records.

Course form is key here with Fontwell suiting nippy, prominent stayers. Horses with C&D wins include Jack Sparrow Grey, Mister Upton, Summer In Milan, and Millies Mite.


Layoff Note:

Mister Upton (122 days) and Bredon Hill Dart (36H) are returning from breaks. Monitor for market strength or weakness close to the off.



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3. Runner Ratings (out of 10)

No. Horse TF Adj Trainer Rating Note

1 Summer In Milan 93+ Chris Gordon 7 Scope to improve over fences, visor retained
2 Electric Jet 106 Charlie Longsdon 8 Returns to ideal trip; genuine threat
3 Jack Sparrow Grey 109p Gary & Josh Moore 9.5 Improving fast, hard to oppose on current form
4 Mister Upton 108 Anthony Honeyball 7.5 Trainer change, market check advised
5 Bredon Hill Dart — Susan Gardner 5.5 Unexposed chaser, but needs more
6 Millies Mite 104 Karen Jewell 6.5 Last-time-out winner, up in weights
7 Gorcombe Moonshine 107 Robert Walford 5.5 Likely to be vulnerable to pace
8 Pleasure Garden 99 Karen Jewell 5 Place form only, outpaced in similar races
9 Noah’s Light 95 Richenda Ford 5.5 Patchy form, now visored



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4. Each-Way Angles

With 9 runners, each-way betting terms apply (1/5 odds 1–2–3):

Summer In Milan – consistent, solid jumper at this track, and may reward place backers if progressing.

Electric Jet – strong profile at this trip and acts on varying ground; reliable type.

Mister Upton – well treated on past chase form and trainer switch could bring improvement.



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5. Tissue Estimate (100% Book)

Horse Estimated Odds

Jack Sparrow Grey 2/1
Electric Jet 9/2
Summer In Milan 11/2
Mister Upton 13/2
Millies Mite 9/1
Gorcombe Moonshine 14/1
Bredon Hill Dart 16/1
Noah’s Light 16/1
Pleasure Garden 20/1



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Summary: Jack Sparrow Grey arrives as the clear form pick and is the one to beat under a penalty. Electric Jet and Summer In Milan offer solid opposition, while the market may guide on Mister Upton’s potential revival. A decent gallop and drying ground will make stamina and jumping key factors.