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2.30 Fontwell: Bet Clever BetGoodwin Conditional Jockeys Novices Limited Handicap Hurdle

(Class 5, 2m2f, Good, 3yo+, 8 runners)

Rank	Horse (Age)	Master Rating	Recent Form (LR, 2LR, 3LR, 4LR)
1	Hill Station (FR) (6)	278	85, 33, 17, 5
2	Jorebel (FR) (6)	229	64, 17, 11, 10

Recent Form and Comments

• Hill Station (FR): This six-year-old gelding recently got off the mark at the 15th attempt over hurdles at Stratford (2m, good) 16 days ago. He looks sure to run his race and is unlikely to be far away, although the 5lb rise will make the task tougher.
• Jorebel (FR): This six-year-old gelding is 0-5 under rules but ran well for a long way in his latest handicap at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in March. He wouldn’t need a lot more to be right in the thick of it here.

Spotlight Verdict

A wide-open handicap with several possible outcomes but preference is for AQUIFOLIA to get off the mark after finishing second over C&D last time. The main danger is Jorebel who made the frame in a couple of handicaps when last seen in March. The consistent Hill Station (the only one of these to have won a race) looks sure to be thereabouts once again, while Graham has also shown bits of form over hurdles.

Assessment of Chances (Master Top Two)

• Hill Station (FR) (Rank 1):
  • Strengths: Holds the highest Master Rating (278) and is the only horse in the field with a win over hurdles recently. Expected to be consistent.
  • Weaknesses: Faces a 5lb penalty for his recent win.
  • Suitability: Sure to be thereabouts given his recent winning form and consistency.
• Jorebel (FR) (Rank 2):
  • Strengths: Demonstrated solid form in handicaps in March. Regarded as the main danger by the Spotlight.
  • Weaknesses: Is 0-5 under rules and has been off the track for 177 days.
  • Suitability: Considered well suited to this level, needing little improvement to be highly competitive.

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3.05 Fontwell: BetGoodwin Lightning Withdrawls Handicap Chase

(Class 4, 2m3½f, Good To Soft, 4yo+, 6 runners)

Rank	Horse (Age)	Master Rating	Recent Form (LR, 2LR, 3LR, 4LR)
1	Lermoos Legend (10)	328	101, 45, 18, 10
2	Jaramillo (7)	257	53, 33, 26, 9

Recent Form and Comments

• Lermoos Legend: This ten-year-old is a grand servant to the yard with nine chase wins, the latest coming over C&D (good) 15 days ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained). He must be on the shortlist.
• Jaramillo: This seven-year-old won a three-runner contest at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) in April but was beaten 61l when sixth of seven at Stratford (2m3f, good to firm) five weeks ago. He is still 6lb higher than his last win and needs to return to form.

Spotlight Verdict

This looks to be a decent renewal with all six runners boasting claims but preference is for ALIEN STORM to score on his return from a break, as he did at Plumpton this time last year. The main danger can come from the hat-trick seeking Lermoos Legend ahead of Somespring Special.

Assessment of Chances (Master Top Two)

• Lermoos Legend (Rank 1):
  • Strengths: Holds the top Master Rating (328). Is seeking a hat-trick and is proven over C&D.
  • Weaknesses: Is 4lb above his previous highest winning mark.
  • Suitability: A serious contender, specifically named as the main danger in the verdict.
• Jaramillo (Rank 2):
  • Strengths: Holds the second Master Rating (257) and has previous winning form.
  • Weaknesses: His most recent run was extremely poor, finishing 61 lengths behind the winner.
  • Suitability: Needs a sharp improvement to feature against Lermoos Legend and other strong contenders.

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3.40 Fontwell: BetGoodwin Juvenile Maiden Hurdle

(Class 4, 2m2f, Good, 3yo, 10 runners)

Rank	Horse (Age)	Master Rating	Recent Form (LR, 2LR, 3LR, 4LR)
1	Galactique (FR) (3)	259	75, 17, 0, 0
2	Exactly Right (3)	218	53, 18, 13, 17

Recent Form and Comments

• Galactique (FR): This three-year-old gelding shaped with promise on his hurdling debut when second of six finishers over C&D (good to soft) last month.
• Exactly Right: This three-year-old gelding won a 1m AW maiden in March. He made a promising start to his hurdling career when fourth of six finishers over C&D (good to soft) last month, two places behind Galactique.

Spotlight Verdict

The Harry Derham-trained Bouboule must be of interest on his hurdling debut but he may have to play second fiddle to GALACTIQUE who showed promise when runner-up on his hurdles debut over C&D and can go one better here. More can be expected from Exactly Right but he is held by the selection on that recent form.

Assessment of Chances (Master Top Two)

• Galactique (FR) (Rank 1):
  • Strengths: Highest rated (259). Already placed over C&D in his only hurdle start. Considered the likely winner.
  • Weaknesses: Only one prior hurdle run.
  • Suitability: Has a decent opportunity to secure his first hurdling victory.
• Exactly Right (Rank 2):
  • Strengths: Has a promising start to his hurdling career and holds each-way claims.
  • Weaknesses: Was held by the main selection (Galactique) over this C&D last month.
  • Suitability: Expected to run well but needs to step up to overturn the recent form.

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4.15 Fontwell: BetGoodwin Acca Insurance Handicap Hurdle

(Class 4, 2m2f, Good, 3yo+, 7 runners)

Rank	Horse (Age)	Master Rating	Recent Form (LR, 2LR, 3LR, 4LR)
1	Cawthorne Banker (IRE) (7)	279	86, 33, 9, 5
2	Fascinating Lips (IRE) (8)	256	63, 21, 18, 10

Recent Form and Comments

• Cawthorne Banker (IRE): This seven-year-old has spiralled down the weights and got back to winning ways over C&D (good to soft) last month. He has won off 16lb higher, indicating he is still well-treated.
• Fascinating Lips (IRE): This eight-year-old has not run under NH rules since winning his hurdles debut over C&D in September 2022. He won on the Flat last month and is described as a fascinating runner.

Spotlight Verdict

This looks a good opportunity for CAWTHORNE BANKER (nap) to follow up his win over C&D last time. He has won off a higher mark in the past so still looks well treated. The danger is Fascinating Lips who has not raced over hurdles since winning over C&D in 2022 but did win on the Flat last month.

Assessment of Chances (Master Top Two)

• Cawthorne Banker (IRE) (Rank 1):
  • Strengths: Highest rated (279). Proven C&D winner recently and is 16lb lower than a previous winning mark. Chosen as the nap.
  • Weaknesses: None specified; expected to be highly competitive.
  • Suitability: Ideal chance to follow up his recent win.
• Fascinating Lips (IRE) (Rank 2):
  • Strengths: Holds the second Master Rating (256). Proven C&D hurdles winner and in recent winning Flat form.
  • Weaknesses: Has had a long absence from National Hunt racing (since 2022).
  • Suitability: Considered a danger, though relying on transferring Flat fitness back to hurdles.

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4.50 Fontwell: BetGoodwin Super Tommy Cannon Handicap Chase

(Class 4, 3m2f, Soft, 4yo+, 7 runners)

Rank	Horse (Age)	Master Rating	Recent Form (LR, 2LR, 3LR, 4LR)
1	Ivane (FR) (7)	297	89, 35, 17, 10
2	Ballynaheer (IRE) (6)	276	88, 20, 11, 10

Recent Form and Comments

• Ivane (FR): This seven-year-old got off the mark over fences at the fifth attempt at Sedgefield (2m5f, good) 18 days ago. He is up 6lb but may be able to build on that and holds claims.
• Ballynaheer (IRE): This six-year-old made all to register his first chase win, over C&D (good) 15 days ago.

Spotlight Verdict

Claims can be made for most of these but the safest option looks to be MASTERDREAM following his C&D win last time. The big danger is Ivane who won well at Sedgefield last time and may have more in his locker. Faded Fantasy is also highlighted as being better treated over fences.

Assessment of Chances (Master Top Two)

• Ivane (FR) (Rank 1):
  • Strengths: Highest rated (297). Recent chase winner and thought capable of building on that success. Considered the “big danger” by the Spotlight.
  • Weaknesses: Still relatively lightly raced over fences (broke maiden on fifth attempt). Faces a 6lb rise.
  • Suitability: Strong claims for further progression.
• Ballynaheer (IRE) (Rank 2):
  • Strengths: Holds the second Master Rating (276). Recent C&D chase winner.
  • Weaknesses: Faces a 7lb rise for his recent win, making the task tougher.
  • Suitability: Holds claims based on course winning form, but burdened by a significant penalty.

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5.20 Fontwell: BetGoodwin Steamer Of The Day Handicap Hurdle

(Class 4, 2m5½f, Good, 4yo+, 5 runners)

Rank	Horse (Age)	Master Rating	Recent Form (LR, 2LR, 3LR, 4LR)
1	Gold Link (FR) (9)	319	99, 35, 20, 7
2	Sun Joy (FR) (6)	249	71, 24, 20, 6

Recent Form and Comments

• Gold Link (FR): This nine-year-old dual chase winner got off the mark over hurdles over C&D (good to soft) last month. He is up 4lb but has won off a higher mark over fences.
• Sun Joy (FR): This six-year-old was an encouraging second following a 212-day break here (2m3f, good) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces are back on, and he should be thereabouts.

Spotlight Verdict

This should not take much winning and SUN JOY is selected to improve on his second here last time out. The main danger can be Gold Link who scored over hurdles recently and has won off higher marks than this over fences.

Assessment of Chances (Master Top Two)

• Gold Link (FR) (Rank 1):
  • Strengths: Highest rated (319). Recent C&D hurdles winner and proven to handle higher marks. Considered the main danger.
  • Weaknesses: Faces a 4lb rise.
  • Suitability: Expected to build on his recent hurdles success.
• Sun Joy (FR) (Rank 2):
  • Strengths: Showed impressive form coming back from a long break. Should be thereabouts due to the reapplication of cheekpieces. Selected as the preferred winner.
  • Weaknesses: None noted regarding form or fitness.
  • Suitability: Expected to run well and challenge for the win based on recent efforts.