17:35 Fontwell

Saturday 3 October 2026

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KEP Communications Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle

  • 3YO plus  |   Class 5  |   2m 3f 29y  |   Good  |   9 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 17:35  |   Winning time: 4m 47.55s
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Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
Horse silk
Lord Virginia29
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-12| J: Freddie Keighley(5)| T: M Keighley| OR:  93
13/2
Made the frame twice from 3 starts in bumpers and some encouragement in novice/maiden hurdles early this year. However, after 7 months off he struggled sent handicapping when fifth of 6 at Worcester (2m) in September. This longer trip promises to suit, though.
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2
Horse silk
County Champs27
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-11| J: Freddie Gordon| T: C Gordon| OR:  92
3/1
Placed 4 times from 5 starts (all around 3m) in Ireland last year for Brian M. McMahon. Pulled up on seasonal/stable debut, but was in the process of leaving that effort behind when falling 2 out at this course (2¾m) last month, in front and looking the likely winner. Can make amends.
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3
Horse silk
One For Rianh184
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-7| J: C O'Farrell| T: N P Mulholland| OR:  88
25/1
Runner-up only start in Irish points but little impact in maiden/novice hurdles. However, he remains capable of better as he heads into handicaps after 6 months off, so he's one to look out for especially if the market speaks in his favour.
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4
Horse silk
Winston's Oathv11
Age: 4|  Weight: 10-11| J: J J Burke| T: James Owen| OR:  80| BF
7/4
Hadn't shown much on the Flat for this yard, but switched to a visor for return to hurdling he bounced back to form when ½-length second of 9 to No Mean Feat in handicap here (2¼m) 11 days ago. Could be in the mix.
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5
Horse silk
No Mean Featp11
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-9| J: James Davies| T: S Hodgson| OR:  76| C
7/2
After 5 months off (had a breathing operation), took advantage of his much-reduced mark when winning 9-runner handicap hurdle here (2¼m) 11 days ago by ½ length from Winston's Oath. Merits consideration now that he's up and running.
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6
Horse silk
Blue Siamp37
Age: 4|  Weight: 10-9| J: Ellis Collier(5)| T: S Hosie| OR:  78
80/1
Long-standing maiden across both codes (stays 1¾m on Flat). Hasn't kicked on from her third on handicap hurdle debut at Stratford (2m) in May, shaping like a non-stayer upped to 3¼m when fourth of 6 at Newton Abbot last time. Others still preferred.
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7
Horse silk
Ghost Jury26
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-8| J: S Bowen| T: K Woollacott| OR:  75| BF
11/1
Point winner in May and left behind her first effort back hurdling when rallying for second at Newton Abbot (2¾m) in July. Soon bounced back from a lesser run when third of 8 at the same course 26 days ago, though very much had run of the race.
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8
Horse silk
Freddie Fleetfoot143
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-6| J: Jack Stenhouse(7)| T: C J Gray| OR:  73
40/1
Remains a maiden but made the frame at Wincanton (2m) in November. Raced 3 times in points in the spring (runner-up first occasion). Has work to do if he's to get off the mark here.
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9
Horse silk
Callero130
Age: 4|  Weight: 10-5| J: Caoilin Quinn| T: G & J Moore| OR:  74
16/1
Well held both completed starts in junior hurdles and offered little in a trio of outings on the Flat. Showed a bit more in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (2m) in May, though ultimately finished last of 5. Step up in trip may help at least.
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Forecasts

Winston's Oath (7/4), County Champs (3/1), No Mean Feat (7/2), Lord Virginia (13/2), Ghost Jury (11/1), Callero (16/1), One For Rian (25/1), Freddie Fleetfoot (40/1), Blue Siam (80/1)

Verdict

COUNTY CHAMPS was in the process of showing the benefit of his recent stable debut when departing here last month, likely to have won but for falling 2 out, and he can gain compensation this time around. No Mean Feat finally got off the mark at this course recently and is feared most, ahead of Winston's Oath.

  1. County Champs3/1
  2. No Mean Feat7/2
  3. Winston's Oath7/4

Prize Money

1st: £3,697.002nd: £1,701.003rd: £850.004th: £426.005th: £212.00

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