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16:00 Fontwell Park

Sharp Minds Betfair Handicap Chase (Class E) (Class E)

  • 6 Runners
  • Distance: 2m 4f
  • Going: Good
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 5m 10.70s
  • 6 Ran
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1
Silk -

Harik

7/2

    2
    Silk -

    Tarongo (FR)

    7/2

      1
      Silk - Yellow, Light Blue chevron and armlets, Light Blue cap, Yellow star

      Harik

      11 b
      7/2
      • Form 410U02-
      • Age 10
      • Weight 11-12

      held up in touch, headway 2 out, led last, cleverly

      2
      Silk - Red, White sleeves, Red stars, White cap, Red star

      Bush Park (IRE)

      58
      4/1
      • Form 1234PP-
      • Age 9
      • Weight 11-12

      in touch, always tracking leaders, every chance approaching 2 out, ridden and weakened last

      4
      Silk - Red, Emerald Green triple diamond, Emerald Green and Red diabolo on sleeves, White cap, Emerald Green diamond

      Rudi Knight

      38
      9/2
      • Form 33/1316-
      • Age 9
      • Weight 11-9

      held up in touch, mistakes, headway approaching 2 out, ridden and weakened last

      5
      Silk - YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE cross belts, sleeves and cap

      Sir Toby (IRE)

      21
      3/1
      • Form 14/5621-
      • Age 11
      • Weight 11-8

      chased leader, mistakes 7th and 10th, second and every chance 2 out, weakened approaching last

      6
      Silk - Dark Green, White seams, Dark Green sleeves, White cap, Red star

      Tarongo (FR)

      22
      7/2
      • Form 531U2F-
      • Age 6
      • Weight 10-0

      held up rear, headway on inside approaching 2 out with every chance, ridden approaching last weakened flat

      7
      Silk - Dark Blue and White check, diabolo on sleeves

      Castle Folly (IRE)

      40 b
      16/1
      • Form 211/000-
      • Age 12
      • Weight 10-0

      led, ridden approaching 3 out, mistake and headed after 2 out, weakened quickly

      3
      NR

      Plumier (FR)

      15
      • Form 5P/P21P-
      • Age 6
      • Weight 11-11

      Nonrunner

      In depth

      Verdict

      A tough race to call and we will side with Sir Toby to see off Harik and Rudi Knight. Richard Rowe's representative gained due reward for a decent run behind Ifni Du Luc at Kempton when scoring at Fakenham over 2m5f. Proven on the surface and in good heart, there are few reasons in the form book to go against him. Course and distance winner Harik has the Champion for company on this occasion. He does not look a straightforward ride at the best of times and it will be interesting to see how he responds for the switch to stronger handling. Rudi Knight is not the same force he once but he has made hay from the handicapper's leniency. His moderate jumping has to counter any enthusiasm on this occasion. Bush Park has ability albeit over further trips. He should not be discounted at bigger odds despite his recent record. Plumier's best performances have come with cut in the ground. Assuming there is no overnight rain, Sir Toby is difficult to get away from.