Racecards
15:10 Fontwell Park
Take Control With Wbx.com Handicap Chase (Class 4)
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 3m 2f 110y
- Going: Good to Soft
- Surface: Turf
- £7,400 added
- Form 43/8-7P4
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer A J Lidderdale
- Jockey N D Fehily
held up, headway from 10th, went 2nd next, ridden approaching 3 out, led last, headed flat, kept on, no extra close home
- Form 42/5123
- Age 12
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer Andrew Turnell
- Jockey Andrew Tinkler
tracked leaders, stakes 11th and 13th, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened quickly and pulled up before last
- Form 23P-P42
- Age 10
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey J E Moore
tracked leaders, driven along from 11th, rallied approaching last, staying on when hampered near finish, just held
- Form 72-PP4
- Age 8
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer R H Buckler
- Jockey D A Jacob
behind, never fluent, early blundered 5th, held off and pulled off before 3 out
- Form 994P8-3
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer Miss E C Lavelle
- Jockey B Fenton
held up, smooth progress to lead after 11th, clear 3 out, ridden after 2 out, headed last, weakened quickly and pulled up flat
- Form 4P3-5PP
- Age 11
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer Miss Z C Davison
- Jockey R Lucey-Butler
towards rear, mistakes 3rd, ridden after 13th, headway after 2 out, stayed on flat
- Form 38050-4
- Age 6
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer T R George
- Jockey J M Maguire
never fluent, early behind from 9th, pulled up after 11th
- Form 00/07-PP
- Age 6
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer T R George
- Jockey D P O'Dwyer
tracked leader, led 5th until approaching 11th, weakened quickly, pulled up before 12th
- Form 9-FPP2P
- Age 7
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer John R Upson
- Jockey J Goldstein
led until after 1st, chased leaders, ridden, approaching 3 out, led after the last, hung right near finish, all out
- Form 744U03
- Age 6
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 61
led after 1st until 5th, hit 8th, led approaching 11th, headed before next, weakened after 3 out
In depth
Verdict
Fluff ' N' Puff is the percentage pick in a horrific race for punters with Stormy Skye and Loose Morals rated the dangers. None of these runners are particularly consistent but Fluff 'N' Puff does at least stay the trip and if the veteran is in the mood, he might just consent to plug on and pilfer the prize. Stormy Skye is a moody individual and is very inconsistent at best. Often driven from some way out, the rider will earn his fee. Loose Morals is still a maiden after six starts under rules although he ran as if needing the run on his latest outing and may be capable of some progression. Roman Rampage needs it hock deep to be at his best and two "pulled ups" hardly inspire confidence. Colony Hill is watched in the market. This is arguably the most difficult race on the card due to a number of imponderables and we select Fluff 'N' Puff as the token selection.
Formwatch
Mistress Nell 40-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, led 11th to 12th, hampered 3 out, soon one pace, 4th of 8, 7l behind Hot 'n' Holy (11-12) at Newbury 3m nov hcp chs 0-120 (3) hvy in Nov.
Fluff 'n' Puff 3-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway after 5th, ridden after 12th, weakened 3 out, 3rd of 8, well behind Beluga (11-0) at Leicester 2m 4f chs 0-90 (5) gs in Nov.
Stormy Skye (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Led until 2nd, chased leaders, ridden after 14th, plugged on same pace from 3 out, went 2nd close home, 2nd of 7, 9l behind Peveril Pride (9-13) at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp chs 0-95 (5) sft.
Colony Hill (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) Held up, pecked 10th, lost touch next, left remote 3rd at last, lost 3rd close home, 4th of 7, well behind Hoh Viss (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 6f beg chs (4) sft.
Loose Morals (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Raced in 4th, chased winner and blundered 3 out, soon no impression, 3rd of 4, 7l behind Superrollercoaster (11-6) at Folkestone 3m 1f nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gs in Nov.
Roman Rampage 9-1 (10-3) Towards rear and mistakes, blundered 4th, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Zimbabwe (9-11) at Plumpton 3m 2f hcp chs 0-115 (4) hvy, 8 ran.
Miss Chippy (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Behind, mistake 6th, went poor 3rd approaching last, 4th of 15, 31l behind The Hardy Boy (10-2) at Lingfield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gs in Nov.
Biscay Wind (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Prominent, lost place 9th, weakened next, beaten when pulled up 5 out in race won by Bold Fire (10-2) at Huntingdon 2m 4f mrs nov chs (4) gs, 8 ran.
Strolling Vagabond (IRE) 9-1 (10-0) Lost touch 8th, tailed off when pulled up at the 14th in race won by Peveril Pride (9-13) at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp chs 0-95 (5) sft, 7 ran.
Carroll's O'Tully (IRE) 25-1 (9-11) Prominent, led 4th, pecked 7th, not fluent and headed 4 out, no chance with winner from next, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 7, 10l behind Peveril Pride (9-13) at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp chs 0-95 (5) sft.