Racecards
17:05 Fontwell Park
MansionBet Watch And Bet Intermediate Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) (Class 5)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 2m 1f 162y
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- £3,500 added
- Winner: £2,274
- 2nd: £668
- 3rd: £334
- 4th: £167
- Form 23
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Jamie Snowden
- Jockey G Sheehan
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final 100 yards
- Form 2
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey Joshua Moore
chased leaders, weakened 3f out
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey N de Boinville
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer M F Harris
- Jockey R Johnson
mid-division, soon in touch, went 2nd 3f out, led over 1f out, driven out
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer T H Weston
- Jockey S Bowen
mid-division, headway 4f out, weakened over 2f out
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
held up towards rear, headway 3f out, chased winner over 1f out, stayed on, just held
Sheila's Spirit
305- Form 50-
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer D J Coakley
- Jockey J J Burke
held up towards rear, outpaced over 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 4th towards finish
- Age 5
- Weight 10-5
- Trainer F O'Brien
- Jockey P J Brennan
held up in last, headway on outside 5f out, wide final bend, hung left and weakened over 1f out
In depth
Verdict
Donnie Azoff was beaten six lengths by a Nicky Henderson runner at Uttoxeter three weeks ago so Galan Des Planches’ trainer should have a line on the Jamie Snowden entry. Nico de Boinville’s mount was a relatively expensive purchase at €65,000 and is out of a winning jumper in France. Shantou's Melody cost €72,000 as a three-year-old and is the first foal to race of a Grade 1-winning hurdler. Div Ine Tara has a mares’ allowance in her favour and from solid jumping stock but the experience of FIX BAYONETS could help Gary Moore’s five-year-old. He is another bred for jumping but he is also a half-brother to smart bumper winner Killyglass and there was a lot to like about his debut second here last month when the first two pulled well clear.
Formwatch
Donnie Azoff (IRE) 2-1 (10-13) Held up in midfield, headway to chase leaders turning for home, close up when forced to switch left 2f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 6l behind Diamond River (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m (5) gd in Aug.
Fix Bayonets (IRE) 13-8 (11-0) Tracked leader, led over 2f out until over 1f out, ridden and stayed on same pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 4l behind Little Awkward (10-13) at Fontwell 2m 2f (5) sft in Aug.
Galan Des Planches (FR) Crillon gelding out of Quaty Des Planches.
Masteroftheheights (IRE) Masterofthehorse gelding out of Martha's Way.
Notnownotnever (IRE) Notnowcato gelding out of Truffle Fairy.
Shantou's Melody (IRE) Shantou gelding out of Glens Melody.
Sheila's Spirit 66-1 (10-12) Disputed lead until ridden over 3f out, weakened quickly, tailed off, 12th of 15, dist behind Ocean Wind (10-12) at Huntingdon 1m 6f (5) gd in Nov.
Div Ine Tara Kayf Tara M out of Mid Div And Creep.