14:00 Fontwell

Sunday 26 February 2023

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Phone Betting At Goodwin Racing 08000 421321 Handicap Chase

Off time: 14:00 | Winning time: 5m 37.75s

Bolsover Bill^p,t²⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 12-1| J: Dylan Kitts⁽⁷⁾| T: W Greatrex| OR: 101| BF

4/1

Has 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, so he can resume winning ways.

Form: F11124

Drop Him In²⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 12-0| J: S Bowen| T: O Murphy| OR: 100

12/1

Maiden hurdler in Ireland 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. However, well held on his completed start in chases since.

Form: 3F4-37U

Oscarsman²⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 12-0| J: M G Nolan| T: Miss S Smith| OR: 100

13/2

Off 24 months ahead of this season and stepped up on his return when third in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f) in November. Bounced back to form when fourth of 13 here (21.8f) earlier this month and now makes chase debut (placed in Irish points).

Form: P6/53P4

Hector Jaguen²⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-11| J: J E Moore| T: G & J Moore| OR: 97

10/3

Maiden Irish pointer who 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. Open to improvement upped in trip.

Form: 2-6P403

Furkash^p³⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 11-11| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.| T: J Tizzard| OR: 97| C

11/2

Sole success came in novice hurdle here back in November 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. Task is now to build on that.

Form: F5-U3P2

Lightonthewing¹¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-1| J: James Best| T: Mrs S Gardner| OR: 87

4/1

Jumped 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. Not taken lightly.

Form: 56-313U

Sure Listen⁸⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 10-7| J: Ben Godfrey⁽³⁾| T: Mrs F M Shaw| OR: 79

10/1

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 (made the frame on sole outing in points).

Form: 0P3-F41

Dannystory²⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 10-2| J: Shane Quinlan⁽³⁾| T: H Brown| OR: 74

33/1

Runner-up on final outing in points but little form in bumper/over hurdles under Rules. Best watched on his chase bow.

Form: 43498P

Auld Sod^b⁶

Age: 10| Weight: 10-2| J: Tabitha Worsley⁽³⁾| T: Cynthia Woods| OR: 69| C

25/1

Course winner on return in 2020/21 and only other victory came in handicap chase at Ffos Las (23.8f) in June 2021 when trained by Philip Hobbs. Yet to fire this season and the return of blinkers isn't enough to tempt.

Form: 24-3349

Forecasts

Hector Jaguen (10/3), Lightonthewing (4/1), Bolsover Bill (4/1), Furkash (11/2), Oscarsman (13/2), Sure Listen (10/1), Drop Him In (12/1), Auld Sod (25/1), Dannystory (33/1)

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.