Fontwell; Analysis of the TimeWise top two ranked+The Spotlights Verdicts+The Race Stats

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This analysis details all Fontwell races in chronological order, identifying the TimeWise Master Top Two rated runners, summarising their recent form and comments, providing the Spotlight Verdict, detailing race statistics, and assessing the chances of the top two contenders.


1. 12.50 V2 Radio Maiden Hurdle (2m 1½f)

The TimeWise Master Top Two rated in this race are Call Me Legend (6/1) and Kocktail Bleu (12/1).

Recent Form and Comments

Call Me Legend (5yo, P):

  • Won a modest Newton Abbot bumper on his rules debut in April on good ground.
  • Outran 28-1 odds when finishing a respectable fourth in a hurdles race at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) last month.
  • The recent Topspeed rating is 64, and his Master RPR is 109.
  • He is considered connections’ second string.

Kocktail Bleu (5yo):

  • Showed promise in Irish points during the autumn.
  • Finished third at Exeter (good to soft) in February and was not discredited.
  • He chased home a useful rival in a valuable Windsor bumper (soft) on his rules debut in January.
  • He looks like a good prospect for novice hurdles.
  • The recent Topspeed rating is 72, and his Master RPR is 115.

Spotlight Verdict

The vote goes to DOCTORS HILL, who made a pretty good start to his hurdling career at Chepstow last month and gets the nod. Kocktail Bleu and Broomfield Aderra are noted as having looked promising in bumpers (preferred in that order), while Irish point winner Hardly Surprising is also of strong interest.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 5-year-olds (4-1-20) have the best recent strike rate, followed by 4-year-olds (0-4-16).
  • Fate of Favourites: The fate of the favourites in previous comparable races is recorded as 1102.
  • Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Trainers with wins in this race include Anthony Honeyball (1-1-3) and Chris Gordon (1-0-4).

Assessment of Top Two Chances

Call Me Legend (TimeWise Top Two):

  • Strengths: Recent hurdles debut was respectable (4th) despite big odds. Proven ability in a bumper.
  • Weaknesses: Considered the second string for his yard. His Topspeed/RPR figures are marginally lower than Kocktail Bleu’s best.
  • Suitability: Handles good/good to soft ground.

Kocktail Bleu (TimeWise Top Two):

  • Strengths: Strong bumper form, suggesting he is a good prospect for novice hurdles. Holds the edge on RPR and Topspeed compared to Call Me Legend.
  • Weaknesses: Absent for 271 days since his last run. The Spotlight places him as second preference behind Doctors Hill.
  • Suitability: Handled soft/good to soft ground previously, suggesting current conditions should be acceptable.

2. 1.25 Bob And Liz Clark Silver Wedding Handicap Chase (2m 3½f)

The TimeWise Master Top Two rated in this race are Jongleur Detoiles (3/1) and Realta Liath (10/1).

Recent Form and Comments

Jongleur Detoiles (6yo, P):

  • Progressive as a staying hurdler since last December, achieving four wins, including one over 3m2f here (good; also suited by soft) in May.
  • This is his chasing debut.
  • Returns after a six-month break.
  • He plausibly has more improvement to come over fences.

Realta Liath (6yo, H):

  • Had an easy Irish point win in 2023, which bodes well for her prospects over fences.
  • She is 0-5 over hurdles and was slightly disappointing in her last handicap run in April.
  • She is absent since April (215 days).
  • It would be no surprise if she features.

Spotlight Verdict

The suggestion is C&D winner VALIRANN GOLD, who is on a good mark and still had a chance before falling late in his recent seasonal debut here. Realta Liath (second choice) and Malfoy Manor both look interesting on their chasing debuts.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 7-year-olds (1-0-2) have the highest strike rate, followed by 8-year-olds (0-2-2).
  • Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Robert Walford (0-1-1) has a placement record in this race.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

Jongleur Detoiles (TimeWise Top Two):

  • Strengths: Highly progressive hurdler, versatile ground-wise. Potential for improvement as he starts chasing.
  • Weaknesses: Chasing debut, must overcome a six-month layoff, and the drop back from 3m2f to 2m 3½f is questionable.
  • Suitability: Unproven over this trip/discipline combination.

Realta Liath (TimeWise Top Two):

  • Strengths: Point win pedigree suggests suitability for chasing. Considered interesting on chase debut.
  • Weaknesses: 0-5 over hurdles, and returning from a long break (215 days).
  • Suitability: Unexposed over fences, potential to feature.

3. 2.00 OPC Home Guard Remembrance Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (3m 1½f)

The TimeWise Master Top Two rated in this race are Flintara (5/1) and For Gina (9/4).

Recent Form and Comments

Flintara (10yo, P):

  • Is a C&D winner.
  • Has won when fresh before.
  • Although below her best last season, she showed improvement when finishing third (keeping on well) at Plumpton (3m1f, good) in May.
  • Her recent Topspeed rating is 62, and her Master RPR is 101.

For Gina (7yo, P):

  • Appears to be on a good mark, and conditions suit her.
  • She regressed last season, and in her latest appearance in June, she finished remotely (last of three).
  • She needs to have been revitalised by her break.
  • Her recent Topspeed rating is 92, and her Master RPR is 109.

Spotlight Verdict

She may not be as good as she was but FLINTARA, a C&D winner in 2023, was placed at Plumpton on her latest outing in May and, having won when fresh before, might be the answer to this modest contest. Malaga Rose can pose a threat if back in good nick after her break.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups, Fate of Favourites, Trainer Records: Race statistics (Age Groups, Fate of Favourites, Trainer Records) for this specific race are not provided in the sources.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

Flintara (TimeWise Top Two):

  • Strengths: C&D winner, placed recently off a similar mark. Proven to run well when fresh. Considered the likely winner of this modest contest by the Spotlight.
  • Weaknesses: Was below her best during the last campaign.
  • Suitability: Has a good chance.

For Gina (TimeWise Top Two):

  • Strengths: Favourable mark and suitable conditions. Strong Topspeed (92) and Master RPR (109).
  • Weaknesses: Needs to recover from a lengthy regression and poor recent run in June (remote third). Must have been revitalised by the break.
  • Suitability: Her success hinges entirely on returning to previous form.

4. 2.35 Free Tips Daily On attheraces.com Handicap Hurdle (2m 3f)

The TimeWise Master Top Two rated in this race are Brave Knight (6/4) and Donnie Azoff (9/2).

Recent Form and Comments

Brave Knight (5yo, L):

  • Holds a 4-8 record over hurdles.
  • Won emphatically by 15 lengths here (2m1f, good to soft) 12 days ago, having settled quite well.
  • Runs without a penalty today and is 8lb well in.
  • Recent Topspeed rating is 122, and his Master RPR is 138.

Donnie Azoff (9yo, H):

  • Led close home to win a four-runner race at Hereford (2m5f, good) last month, taking his hurdles record to 5-20.
  • The track is noted as suiting him.
  • He is only 3lb higher today.
  • Recent Topspeed rating is 120, and his Master RPR is 124.

Spotlight Verdict

There is a slight concern that his tendency to race too freely might resurface but BRAVE KNIGHT won a recent conditional jockeys’ race by a wide margin here and is taken to double up off the same mark today. Recent Hereford winner Donnie Azoff may provide the main threat.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 5-year-olds (2-3-11) have the highest number of runs and wins, followed by 7-year-olds (1-1-5).
  • Fate of Favourites: The fate of the favourites in comparable races is recorded as 62311.
  • Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Jamie Snowden (1-0-1) is noted as a winning trainer in this specific race type.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

Brave Knight (TimeWise Top Two):

  • Strengths: Highly impressive form after last win (15l margin), running 8lb well in due to no penalty. Highest RPR and Topspeed in the field.
  • Weaknesses: Might revert to racing too freely, which harms his chance.
  • Suitability: Will be hard to beat if he races similarly to his last start.

Donnie Azoff (TimeWise Top Two):

  • Strengths: Consistent recent winner, likes this track, and carries only a manageable 3lb rise.
  • Weaknesses: The Spotlight identifies him as the main threat but still views Brave Knight as superior due to weight advantage.
  • Suitability: Expected to be close up.

5. 3.10 Free Bets On attheraces.com Handicap Chase (3m 1½f)

The TimeWise Master Top Two rated in this race are He Is A Cracker (13/8) and Hobbs Delight (5/1).

Recent Form and Comments

He Is A Cracker (9yo, L):

  • Recently achieved a clear C&D win (good to soft) a fortnight ago under Isabelle Ryder.
  • This was his second win in six starts over fences.
  • He is 6lb higher today but has obvious claims.
  • Recent Topspeed rating is 77, and his Master RPR is 104.

Hobbs Delight (9yo, H):

  • He is 0-6 over fences.
  • Finished runner-up twice last season off today’s mark (94), including at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft).
  • Not at his best when third over C&D in March.
  • Needs to prove his fitness after a 235-day break.
  • Recent Topspeed rating is 95, and his Master RPR is 108.

Spotlight Verdict

Recent C&D winner He Is A Cracker has obvious claims but preference is for Irish-trained mare MOONSHINE GIRL (nap), who made a pleasing start to her chasing career over 2m5f last month and is still unexposed as a stayer. Next on the list is Sir Rock, who will be suited by the return to this track.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 7-year-olds (3-0-11) and 6-year-olds (2-3-10) have been the most successful.
  • Fate of Favourites: The fate of the favourites in comparable races is recorded as 332213.
  • Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Chris Gordon (1-0-1) is noted as a winning trainer.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

He Is A Cracker (TimeWise Top Two):

  • Strengths: Proven winner over C&D recently, clearly in form, obvious claims despite the penalty.
  • Weaknesses: Carries a 6lb rise for his win. Not the Spotlight’s preferred choice.
  • Suitability: Expected to be highly competitive.

Hobbs Delight (TimeWise Top Two):

  • Strengths: Well rated based on best last season form (twice runner-up off this mark), strong Topspeed (95) and Master RPR (108).
  • Weaknesses: 0-6 over fences. Has fitness concerns after a 235-day break.
  • Suitability: Needs to demonstrate fitness and translate previous potential into a win.

6. 3.45 Southern Cranes And Access Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle (2m 1½f)

The TimeWise Master Top Two rated in this race are Castle Quarter (4/1) and Tigers Moon (7/4).

Recent Form and Comments

Castle Quarter (9yo, P):

  • Returned to form after a major absence to win at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in May, starting at 20-1.
  • Absent since May (188 days).
  • Remains well handicapped on older form.
  • Recent Topspeed rating is 33, and his Master RPR is 95.

Tigers Moon (5yo, H):

  • Cruised to an easy victory without being ridden hard at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) last week, justifying heavy market support.
  • Officially 2lb well in under his 7lb penalty, and connections believe he may have more in hand.
  • His Master RPR is 103, and his recent Topspeed rating is 89.

Spotlight Verdict

It’s hard to get away from TIGERS MOON, who sauntered to an easy win at Uttoxeter last week and still looks well handicapped under a 7lb penalty. Rapid Mission is noted, and Castle Quarter is next on the list.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 5-year-olds (1-1-7) have the highest number of runs.
  • Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Gary & Josh Moore (1-0-1) is noted as a winning trainer.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

Castle Quarter (TimeWise Top Two):

  • Strengths: Remains well handicapped on older form and won convincingly in May.
  • Weaknesses: Must overcome a significant absence since May (188 days). Previous lengthy break resulted in a poor run. Low recent Topspeed figure (33).
  • Suitability: Worth considering due to handicapping appeal, but viewed as a lesser chance than Tigers Moon.

Tigers Moon (TimeWise Top Two):

  • Strengths: Highly progressive following an easy win last week; clearly has superior potential (up-to-date form). He is officially 2lb well in despite carrying a 7lb penalty.
  • Weaknesses: None significant, other than carrying the penalty.
  • Suitability: Hard to oppose and looks the strongest contender in the race.

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