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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 Our head office will be in contact directly to offer you either a transfer or refund after the abandonment
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 Premier Grandstand and the Kerman 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 with proof either of Attendance Allowance PIP or DLA. 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 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 No alcohol may be brought on site whatsoever.
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 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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3 CELESTIAL HALO (IRE) (8) F-F3332
B g Galileo (IRE) - Pay The Bank
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 Star Ratings Explained
Eachhorse hasbeen given astarrating, theseare definedbelow:
HHHHH Selectedtowin therace.
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 may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet
If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted
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AQUIFOLIA (GB) (10) 0
B f Belardo (IRE) - Spangle
Mr John Heaney
4 10-8
Conor O’Farrell
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br D. R. Botterill Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked modest on the level and offered little in Warwick novice hurdle on NH debut 10 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
9 LA TRATTARIA (FR) (375) 0/5-
Ch f Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - La Trattoria (FR)
Mr Nick Littmoden
Br Haras de Magouet
4 10-8
Jack Quinlan
Nick Littmoden, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed more than on debut when fifth of 9 in minor event hurdle at Moulins (17.4f, soft) 12 months ago. Not seen since but is worth monitoring in market on return. TFRHHHII BHA-
2024: BREAK MY SOUL (IRE) 5 11 7 James Bowen 1-3 (Nicky Henderson) 13 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3. Stewards Note:
GETAWAYS GIFT: Following its run on 6/3/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 The Secret Pearl (IRE), 7-2 Golden Echo (IRE), She Is For Me Boys (GB), 8-1 Elusive Feeling (IRE), La Trattaria (FR), 80-1 Crazy Maisie (IRE), Getaways Gift (IRE), 100-1 Oh My Guinness (GB), 150-1 Aquifolia (GB)
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly. And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
SECOND RACE 6.10
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BETGOODWIN HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS
5)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Gordon (30 wins from 194 runners, 15%) runs STANLEY PINCOMBE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A King (6 wins from 22 runners, 27%) runs MOUNT OLYMPUS
WEIGHTWATCHER: SAMBEZI won off a handicap mark of 108, his rating is now down 9lb to 99.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: LIGHT DRAGOON trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 153 miles.
MOUNT OLYMPUS showed improved form over hurdles when narrowly denied in a Fakenham maiden last time and is selected to make his first handicap start in this sphere a winning one Light Dragoon is a possible threat back from a break with the Tom Lacey team in form. Thankyouandplease would also firmly enter the reckoning if showing up after/instead of Newton Abbot on Wednesday.
1 LIGHT DRAGOON (FR) (224) 0/316- 7 12-0
B g Golden Horn - Lumiere Rose Stan Sheppard Value Racing - Light Dragoon Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br Mr Marcello Randelli Plumbing World
TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmed the promise of his hurdling debut when winning 10-runner maiden at Worcester (2m, good) in September Disappointed on Southwell handicap debut 17 days later but returns as an unexposed sort from a yard among the winners. TFRHHHHI BHA105
2 MOUNT OLYMPUS (GB) (62) 00/2- 7 11-11
B g Olympic Glory (IRE) - Ile Rouge Tom Cannon HP Racing Mount Olympus Alan King, Barbury Castle
Br Mrs Renate Moser Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFair handicapper on Flat who ran his best race over hurdles when narrowly denied in a 2m Fakenham maiden in March. Cheekpieces refitted Likely to go well in his first handicap in this sphere. TFRHHHHH BHA102
3 SAMBEZI (FR) (25) 60P630- CD 9 11-8
B g Rajsaman (FR) - Tunis (FR) Ben Jones
Mrs Sarah McLean Oliver Signy, Lambourn
Br Mr Alban Chevalier Du Fau et al Oliver Signy Racing Llp
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Twelve runs since last win in 2023 7/2, eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (18.5f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA99
4 THANKYOUANDPLEASE (FR) (26) P24243- 5 11-6
B g Authorized (IRE) - Malawa (FR)
Conor O’Farrell
Mr Olly Watt Anthony Charlton, Warminster
Br SARL IGEP Haras Du Chateau De Rabodanges Sherborne Utilities Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in an Irish point in January and he built on earlier promise when third of 8 on handicap debut over 2m at Newton Abbot 26 days ago, catching the eye with the ground he made up Better to come Interesting. Engaged 2.50 Newton Abbot Wednesday. TFRHHHHI BHA97
5 STANLEY PINCOMBE (IRE) (34) 4/36U60- 8 11-4
B g Multiplex - Allez Zane
Freddie Gordon (3)
Ms Jane Southall Chris Gordon, Winchester
Br J. H. Culloty Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Plumpton (20.5f) in November 2023 but more miss than hit since, including tailed off over C&D in a visor (quickly discarded) 5 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA95
6 TOMMY DILLION (IRE) (20)
P/PP5P0- 9 10-2
B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Coolaghmore Yeats (IRE)
Winterfields Farm Ltd
Br Jan Kennedy
James Davies
Richard Rowe, Pulborough
Southern Cranes & Access Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler but struggled badly over fences last season Remains to be seen whether a return to hurdles sparks him back to life TFRHHIII BHA78
2024: MERMAIDS CAVE (IRE) 5 11 2 Mr Alex Chadwick 11-8 (James Owen) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3.
Stewards Note:
LIGHT DRAGOON: Following its run on 3/10/2024 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.
SAMBEZI: Following its run on 20/4/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed under pressure. THANKYOUANDPLEASE: Following its run on 19/4/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Mount Olympus (GB), 4-1 Light Dragoon (FR), Thankyouandplease (FR), 13-2 Sambezi (FR), 9-1 Stanley Pincombe (IRE), 28-1 Tommy Dillion (IRE) RACE RESULT:
CUSTOMERS OF THE BOARDS
All racegoers should check their itemised tickets immediately on receipt, as mistakes cannot be rectified after the “off”. Customers are reminded to retain all betting tickets until after the weigh-in, as immediate payment will be made only on production of the original ticket
FONTWELL PARK PRIZE MONEY
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £124,996 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 29th March to 22nd June 2025
Racing staff and racecourse staff are wearing green ribbons today to show their commitment to raising awareness and ending the stigmasurrounding mentalhealth issues.
Racing Welfare is committed to providing accessible, tailored mentalhealth and wellbeing support services to all of racing’s workforce.
We offer confidential support through Racing’s Support Line 0800 6300443 www.racingwelfare.co.uk
THIRD RACE 6.40
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 104YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BETGOODWIN FREE BET NOSE LOSERS NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (33 wins from 206 runners, 16%) runs ROCK ON RITA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (3 wins from 23 runners, 13%) runs ROCK ON RITA LONGEST TRAVELLER: DARING PLAN trained by Mrs S Gardner, Longdown, 156 miles.
FORTUNATE FELLA made an encouraging start over fences when runner-up over C&D last month and is entitled to build on that He can go one better Ceejaybe and Rock On Rita are feared most.
colours no horse
1 BREAD AND BUTTER (IRE) (86) 111304-
Br g Westerner - Wells Diamond (IRE)
st lb
James Best
Mr G. Woods Cynthia Woods, Crowborough
Br Longrove Stud Tiger Resourcing Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWon a trio of hurdles for Olly Murphy last season but proved disappointing the last twice, including returned to fences at Market Rasen in February. Since joined new yard and others convince more. TFRHHIII BHA99
2 FORTUNATE FELLA (IRE) (20) 055462- 5 12-0
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Benefficient Queen (IRE)
Ben Bromley (5)
Million in Mind Partnership Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Ms M. Kavanagh Goffs UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Never really threatened in a handful of starts over hurdles but posted good second of 10 over C&D on chase debut last month and is only 1lb higher now Shortlisted. TFRHHHHH BHA99
3
ROCK
ON
RITA
(IRE) (33) 05//P010- 9 11-0
B m Shirocco (GER) - Gilt Free (IRE)
Richie McLernon
Mr John P. McManus Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Miss Mariliis Joe
TIMEFORMVIEWPosted much her best effort in this sphere when taking 21f Fakenham mares ’ handicap in March. Nowhere that form over longer trip at Bangor since but must enter calculations here. TFRHHHHI BHA85
4
DARING
PLAN
(IRE) (69) 3/0P456-
B g Mount Nelson - Pocket Call (IRE)
Miss Jane Edgar & Mr D. V. Gardner
7 10-13
Lucy Gardner
Susan Gardner, Longdown
Br Gareth Adair Woodhayes Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for first success and never really threatened in a handful of starts last season Others more appealing. Had wind op TFRHHIII BHA84
5 BRUCE
GOBBLER
(GB) (22) 314053-
6 10-9
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Eardisland Callum Pritchard (5)
House Family Partnership Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne
Br Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodge, The Firehouse Somerset
TIMEFORMVIEW Posted respectable third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, good) 22 days ago. 1lb lower on chase debut and can’t be ruled out TFRHHHII BHA80
6 ULTRA VIERS (IRE) (21) 6P5444-
B g Fame And Glory - Endless Moments (IRE)
9 10-8
Harry Bannister
Mrs Phillippa Taylor Phillippa Taylor, Fringford
Br Pate Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWJust a point win to his name but has been in good heart in recent starts, latest when respectable fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Warwick (24f, good) 3 weeks ago. Likely to be in the mix again TFRHHHII BHA79
7 LUNAR
OCEAN
(IRE) (146) 0/32225- 6 10-7
Br g Sea Moon - Lawfull (IRE) Gavin Sheehan Sox & Co Billy Aprahamian, Towcester
Br F. Tobin Fairfax & Favor Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWStepped up on low-key hurdles form switched to fences for this yard last season, runner-up on first 3 starts in this sphere prior to finishing fifth in Uttoxeter handicap (24f) in December Remains winless after 11 outings, though TFRHHIII BHA78
8 CEEJAYBE (GB) (20) 5/0P443-
Ch g Free Eagle (IRE) - Marmande (IRE)
5 10-5
James Davies
Mr Chris Butler Jo Davis, East Garston
Br Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Equissistant Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Posted best effort in this sphere when very good third of 10 in handicap chase over C&D (good) 20 days ago. Races off same mark here and must enter calculations TFRHHHHI BHA76
2024: RAJJAMATAZ (IRE) 6 11 10 Charlie Hammond 5-1 (Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6, 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6, 7.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Fortunate Fella (IRE), 4-1 Rock On Rita (IRE), 7-1 Ceejaybe (GB), 17-2 Bruce Gobbler (GB), 9-1 Daring Plan (IRE), Lunar Ocean (IRE), 12-1 Bread And Butter (IRE), 14-1 Ultra Viers (IRE)
BETTING WITH THE BOOKMAKERS
Bookmakers are not obliged to pay until the ‘Weighed In’ is announced. Customers are advised to check their betting tickets immediately on receipt because mistakes cannot be rectified after the race has started.
BETTING RING MANAGER
Please note the betting ring manager is now located at the end of the Performance Foundations Bar Lounge The betting ring manager should be contacted in relation to any dispute with the on-course bookmakers
PARADE RING
All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post.
