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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Abandonment Policy
If the meeting is abandoned before the first race, a full refund will be made If the meeting is abandoned after the first, but before the third race, a 50% refund will be made If the meeting is abandoned after the third race, no refund will be made No refunds are given on the day itself, all badges must be mailed to the Racecourse Office with a covering letter and refunds will be dealt with by post
Admission Policy
The management reserves the right to refuse admission to the racecourse without assigning a reason for so doing. We also reserve the right to eject any person from the racecourse without assigning a reason for so doing.
Baby Changing Facilities
There are baby changing facilities in the toilets of the Land & Power Premier Grandstand and the Tecom Stand as well as the unisex disabled toilet next to the Nickel Coin bar.
Disabled Customers
Disabled customers pay the standard full admission price. For those disabled customers dependant on a carer to help them during a race meeting, their carer is admitted free of charge
There is a viewing ramp for disabled customers next to the Nickel Coin stand in the Paddock Enclosure near to the disabled toilet, and a viewing area at the winning line in the Premier Enclosure There are disabled toilets on each floor of the Land & Power Premier Grandstand also. Disabled parking is on a first come first served basis so please display your blue badge for parking as close to the racecourse entrance as possible. For any help or assistance, please ask a raceday steward or member of Fontwell Park staff.
Dress Code
To access the Premier Enclosure, men should wear collared shirts A tie is not essential and smart jeans and tailored shorts are acceptable. We do not permit jogging bottoms, fancy dress, sports or beachwear in this Enclosure. The Paddock Enclosure: there is no dress code in this enclosure apart from in the hospitality suites where the same policy as the Premier Enclosure applies. There is no dress code for children in either enclosure.
Food and Drink
The only location we allow your own food and drink to be consumed is the centre course picnic area
Emergency Procedures
Fontwell Park employs trained safety stewards. In the event of an emergency which requires evacuation a public announcement will be made and the stewards will direct you to a safe area
Enclosures
Paddock: If you have a Paddock ticket, you have access to viewing of the Parade Ring & Winners enclosure, the three viewing Grandstands, plenty of bars including the Figure of Eight National Spirit and Comedy of Errors Bar, as well as the catering units. You can also cross the track into the Centre Course for additional viewing and picnic areas.
Premier Enclosure: A Premier Enclosure ticket allows access to the areas above as well as Fontwell Gardens and the ground floor of the Land & Power Premier Grandstand. This has additional undercover seating, Premier Food café & bar as well as additional tote points and flat screen TVs. There is also a terrace overlooking Fontwell Gardens.
To upgrade from the Grandstand & Paddock enclosure to the Premier Enclosure, simply visit the racecourse office and pay £5
First Aid
Located at the First Aid unit opposite the main entrance. If you require medical assistance, please contact a member of staff.
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If you are coming racing at Fontwell Park by train don’t forget we operate a FREE bus service from our nearest station at Barnham every race day. The bus service starts two hours before the first race and operates a shuttle service to the course There are return journeys after racing. The bus drops customers off in the main car park and leaves for Barnham from the same point after the last race
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SUNDAY 26 FEBRUARY (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
Stewards Of The Meeting
STEVE DROWNE (CHIEF STEWARD)
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT (STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR)
CODY WATKINS, ALI GALLIERS-PRATT, JOSIE BROWN
STARTERS
SAM AVIS
WILLIAM HOWLETT
JUDGE
EMILY JONES
CLERK OF THE SCALES
LEIGH O’BRIEN
VETERINARY OFFICER
HOWARD ROBINSON
VETERINARY SURGEONS
MATT WATERHOUSE
BVETMED, CERT EM (INT), CERT VA, MRCVS
KIRSTY BARNARD
BSC, BVSC, MRCVS
PABLO JIMINEZ RIHUETTE
DVM, CERT AVP, MRCVS
MARIA ROSA
DVM, MRCVS
NURSE
TAMSIN RICCI
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr RIZ GHANI (SRMO)
Dr LUCY FREE
Dr ROB CULLEN
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
SARAH COLLINS
PETER DOUBLE
DARREN STONE
STUART SHILSTON
COMMENTATOR
SIMON HOLT
SSR PRESENTER
HAYLEY MOORE
BETTING RING MANAGER
VICKI MOORE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
GUY PRIDIE
CLERK OF THE COURSE
PHILIP HIDE
HEAD GROUNDSMAN
PAUL MANT
FARRIER
MARTIN HOGAN
PHYSIO
SALLY DUFTY
LEAD SAFEGUARDING OFFICIAL
GUY PRIDIE
DUTY SAFEGUARDING OFFICIAL
PHILIP HIDE colour since graphic horse’s saddlecloth number
No.ofdays since last ran horse’s name birthplace of horse if not GreatBritain form guide previous performances
/=new season
-=new year
Bold type shows allweather form
C=coursewinner
D=distancewinner
CD=course &distancewinner
BF=beaten favourite
3 CELESTIAL HALO (IRE) (8) F-F3332
B g Galileo (IRE) - Pay The Bank age weight st-lbs
711-7
Harry Skelton
The Stewart Family Paul Nicholls, Shepton Mallet Br Roncon Churchtown Bloodstock Br & Lane LtdPotensis S
TIMEFORM VIEW In front of Karabak when thirdoverthistripatCheltenham in December.Asgood as everwhengoing down fighting in KingwellHurdlelastweekend andthe one to beat if in asimilarmood here TFR HHHHH BHA162
KEY OwnerBreeding BreederJockeyTrainer Sponsor
S Br
Star Ratings Explained
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HHHHI Good chance of being placed
HHHII By no meansout of thereckoning but atleast one or twoholdstrongerclaims
HHIII Unlikelytowin butnot totallywithout hope
HIIII Canbegiven little or no chance
Official Bha Ratings Explained
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability
The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).
The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.
You must be 18 or over to place a bet
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If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted
Over the past 15 years The Racehorse Sanctuary & Rehoming Centre has grown and is now seen as one of the country’s leading equine charities catering for the ex-racehorse.
The charity is unique in that whilst there are many other charitable organisations catering for ex-racehorses, all doing and excellent job, the Centre is the only one specialising in thoroughbreds who find the transition to a life after racing difficult, and in many cases, traumatising. Where other centers simply cannot offer the time or manage the implications involved with these problem horses, the Centre can step in and offer a lifeline.
In this our fifteenth year, it is imperative that we put all our efforts into raising funds to continue our vital work. There is life after racing, even for those horses who find things difficult initially, as proved by many of the horses that we have rehabilitated and rehomed.
We would like to thank all those who have worked so hard putting today’s event together - the Raceday Committee and supporters who have given their time and all those generous people who have donated the wonderful array of items on offer today.
On behalf of our Patrons, our loyal supporters and importantly all the horses that are currently at the Centre, thank you for your continued support
The Trustees
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FIRST RACE 1.30
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 104YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DOWNLOAD THE BETGOODWIN APP NOVICES’ LIMITEDHANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (FOR THE JOSH GIFFORD CUP) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £12000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606. (Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): O Murphy (16 wins from 76 runners, 21%) runs GRANDADS COTTAGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (8 wins from 32 runners, 25%) runs FABLE
LONGEST TRAVELLER: QUINTA DO MAR trained by B Pauling, Naunton, 150 miles.
GRANDADS COTTAGE made light of a lengthy absence and was arguably deserving of extra credit as he overcame a patient ride (in a slowly-run race) and a late mistake to score on chase debut at Wetherby over Christmas. Very much the type to do better, he gets the nod to come out on top again, with Bangor scorer Fable fancied to give him most to think about
1-2-3: 1.GRANDADS COTTAGE (IRE) 2.FABLE (FR) 3.QUINTA DO MAR (IRE) colours no horse age st lb
1 QUINTA DO MAR (IRE) (16) 00-51P4 C
8 11-10
B g Califet (FR) - Cara Mara (IRE) Luca Morgan
The Bourtoneers Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br William Bourke Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEWBelow par on chase debut but back on track returned to hurdles when edging out a subsequent dual winner here (17.7f). Pulled up in Lanzarote next but not disgraced back over fences at Kempton 16 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA129
2 FABLE (FR) (16) 11/P-2P1
8 11-10
B m Coastal Path - Toscane des Fleurs (FR) Nico de Boinville Owners Group 078 Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Mr Herve Spezza & Mme Marynege Spezza
TIMEFORM VIEWDual hurdles winner who has made a bright start over fences, off the mark in 5-runner mares’ handicap at Bangor (20.3f) 16 days ago. 4lb higher mark to defy here but unlikely she’s reached her limit just yet. TFRHHHHI BHA129
3 GRANDADS COTTAGE (IRE) (61) 2/5521/-1
Ch g Shantou (USA) - Sarah’s Cottage (IRE)
D
8 11-8
Sean Bowen
Mr J. Hales Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Mrs A. Connolly McCoy Contractors
TIMEFORM VIEW£200,000 point winner who improved with each outing, off the mark in a Taunton novice (19f) during 2021. Made light of lengthy absence to make winning handicap chase bow at Wetherby (19.4f) in December TFRHHHHH BHA127
4 NAME IN LIGHTS (IRE) (16) 3211-45
7 10-13
Tom Cannon Mrs Mary-Ann Middleton Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
B g Fame And Glory - Chevalier Jet (IRE)
Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner at around 2m who is a rangy chasing type but didn’t jump well enough to make an impact on his debut over fences at Kempton (18f) 16 days ago. Needs to leave that behind TFRHHHII BHA118
2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Grandads Cottage (IRE), 9-4 Fable (FR), 7-2 Quinta Do Mar (IRE), 7-1 Name In Lights (IRE)
Great British Bonus Scheme
The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.
SECOND RACE 2.00
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 135YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE PHONE BETTING AT GOODWIN RACING 08000 421321
HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (For The Certain Justice Challenge Trophy)
Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): G L Moore (79 wins from 377 runners, 21%) runs HECTOR JAGUEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs HECTOR JAGUEN WEIGHTWATCHER: AULD SOD won off a handicap mark of 81, his rating is now down 7lb to 74.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: LIGHTONTHEWING trained by Mrs S Gardner, Longdown, 156 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
BOLSOVER BILL has thrived refitted with a tongue tie this season and can return to winning ways having done too much too soon at Fakenham earlier in the month. The biggest threat could be Lightonthewing, who was unfortunate when stumbling on landing and unseating his rider last time, while Hector Jaguen can progress from his chase debut
1-2-3: 1.BOLSOVER BILL (IRE) 2.LIGHTONTHEWING (IRE) 3.HECTOR JAGUEN (FR) colours no horse age st lb
1 BOLSOVER BILL (IRE) (24) F11124 BF
6 12-1
B g Getaway (GER) - Peripheral Vision (IRE) Dylan Kitts (7)
Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br Lyle Buttimer 1Account Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWHas been in fine form since the tongue tie has gone back on this season, completing a hat-trick with success at Ffos Las (2m) in January. Not seen to best effect at Fakenham (21.2f) last time TFRHHHHH BHA101
2 DROP HIM IN (IRE) (29) 3F4-30U
Br g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Dart Queen (GER)
Zavier Austin, Mrs Roz Wyles & Partner
7 12-0
Sean Bowen
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Irish National Stud McCoy Contractors
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden hurdler who made the frame on 2 of his 4 starts in points prior to a creditable third returned to timber for new stable at Lingfield (23f) in November Well held on his completed start in chases since TFRHHIII BHA100
3 OSCARSMAN (IRE) (20) P6/-53P4
9 12-0
B g Oscar (IRE) - Ashwell Lady (IRE) Micheal Nolan
J Logan J Rimmer & Everard Bloodstock Suzy Smith, Littlehampton
Br William Mangan Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWOff 24 months and stepped up on his return when third in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f) in November Bounced back to form when fourth here (21.8f) earlier this month and now makes chase debut TFRHHHII BHA100
4 HECTOR JAGUEN (FR) (27) 2-6P403
B g Creachadoir (IRE) - Qu’en Dites Vous (FR)
Past The Post Racing
Br Mr Herve Tibeuf
6 11-11
Jamie Moore
Gary Moore, Horsham
K M Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved on hurdles form at the first attempt in this sphere when third in novices’ handicap chase at Plumpton (17f) last month, despite possibly overdoing the forcing tactics a touch. Upped in trip TFRHHHHI BHA97
5 FURKASH (FR) (30) F5-U3P2 C
B g Al Namix (FR) - Meralda (FR)
Swallowfield Racing
8 11-11
Jonjo O’Neill Jr
Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Br Mr Eric Becq Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEWSole success came in novice hurdle here back 2020 Hasn’t been able to match that level since, but one of his better efforts when runner-up in novices’ handicap chase at Huntingdon (23.6f) a month ago. TFRHHHII BHA97
6 LIGHTONTHEWING (IRE) (11) 56-313U
8 11-1
B g Winged Love (IRE) - Neat ‘n Nimble James Best
Woodhayes racing club
Susan Gardner, Longdown
Br Mrs Patricia Doran Woodhayes Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWJumped well when making a winning chase debut at Exeter (19.2f) on New Year’s Day. Backed up that effort when third at Ffos Las (20.9f) next time and was a bit unlucky when unseating rider at Hereford 11 days ago. TFRHHHHI BHA87
7 SURE LISTEN (FR) (80) 0P3-F41
6 10-7
Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Califea (FR) Ben Godfrey (3)
Miss Mandie Fletcher Fiona Shaw, Dorchester
Br Mme Irene Scheldt & Mr Andrew Scheldt Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on his previous run when off the mark in 12-runner handicap hurdle at Taunton (23.9f) in December, benefiting from the longer trip Makes chase debut TFRHHHII BHA79
DANNYSTORY (IRE) (24) 43400P
B g Arcadio (GER) - Detente
Harriet Brown Racing Club
Br Oliver Power
6 10-2
Shane Quinlan (3)
Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton
TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up on final outing in points but little form in bumper/over hurdles under Rules. Best watched on his chase bow. TFRHHIII BHA74
9 AULD SOD (IRE) (6) 24-3340 C
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Didn’t You Know (FR)
The Poucor Partnership
10 10-2
Tabitha Worsley (3)
Cynthia Woods, Crowborough
Br J. F. C. Maxwell Tiger Resourcing Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner on return in 20/21 and only other victory came in handicap chase at Ffos Las (23.8f) in 2021. Yet to fire this season and the return of blinkers isn’t enough to tempt. TFRHHIII BHA69
2022: ALKOPOP (GER) 8 11 12 Tom Cannon 2-1 (Toby Lawes) 6 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Blinkers worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5.
Stewards Note:
BOLSOVER BILL: Following its run on 2/2/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.
OSCARSMAN: Following its run on 6/2/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Bolsover Bill (IRE), 9-2 Lightonthewing (IRE), 11-2 Furkash (FR), 6-1 Hector Jaguen (FR), 7-1 Sure Listen (FR), 14-1 Oscarsman (IRE), 20-1 Drop Him In (IRE), 33-1 Auld Sod (IRE), 40-1 Dannystory (IRE)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE
Betting With The Bookmakers
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Fontwell Park Prize Money
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £269,994 in rate card and incremental prize money at this racecourse from January to April 2023
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