Fontwell Park Race 3 - Fontwell Park Half Year Membership Novices' Handicap Chase
BALLYFINN (1) rates on top after winning here over 5221m eight days ago on good ground, and he’s 8kg higher dropping in trip. MISTERODDSOCKS (6) is a key chance after a narrow win at this track and trip on April 8. THICKTHORN TOM (5) brings upside with first-time headgear after a close 3rd at Exeter over 4877m last start. ALL AUTHORIZED (3) has strong Fontwell figures and was 3rd here in February before two Plumpton 4ths.

Jockey: Chad Bament
Weight: 79.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off an 8-day backup after winning at Fontwell over 5221m on 6 May by 4L on good going at $7.50 with 71.5kg, beating Gata Ban. Prior runs were solid without threatening: 4th of 4 at Plumpton over 5172m on 5 Apr, beaten 12.5L at $4.50 with 69.5kg, and 4th of 6 at Hereford over 4200m on 18 Mar, beaten 10.5L at $6 with 76.5kg. Tongue Tie goes on and he rises to 79.5kg. Track record reads well and he can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 06/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Fontwell | 5221m | GOOD | Chad Bament | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4L | $7.50 |
| 4/4 | 05/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Plumpton | 5172m | GOOD | Chad Bament | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/6 | 18/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Hereford | 4200m | GOOD | Rex Dingle | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 30/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $13,084.00 | Taunton | 4629m | GOOD | Rex Dingle | 76.5kg | - | 3-4-4-4-6-6-6-7 | 0 |
| 34.95L | $12.00 |
| 3/4 | 17/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $13,771.00 | Plumpton | 5172m | GOOD | Rex Dingle | 76.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-2-1-2 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/05/2024 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Fontwell | 4374m | GOOD | Rex Dingle | 76.5kg | - | 3-4-4-4-4-3-3-2 | 0 |
| 21L | $6.50 |
| 7/13 | 24/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,950.00 | Taunton | 3823m | GOOD | Rex Dingle | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.95L | $11.00 |
| 8/13 | 24/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Ascot | 3875m | GOOD | Rex Dingle | 73kg | - | 3-3-3-5-5-6-7 | 1 |
| 31.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Ascot | 3875m | SOFT | Rex Dingle | 71.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 17.65L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 20-day turnaround after finishing 7th at Fontwell over 3917m on 24 Apr, beaten 47.35L on good going with 76.5kg at $15 behind Majestic Moment. Earlier in the season was 4th at Taunton over 3313m on 8 Jan, beaten 22L on good, leading early before fading at $11. Drops 3.5kg to 73kg here, with Ben Jones riding for B Pauling; hood and tongue tie on. Needs to lift but can improve with a lighter weight.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 24/04/2026 | - | Southampton | $6,049.00 | Fontwell | 3917m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 47.35L | $15.00 |
| 99/6 | 18/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,133.00 | Huntingdon | 3947m | GOOD | Beau Morgan | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $11.00 |
| 99/11 | 18/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Southwell | 4103m | SOFT | Ben Jones | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Taunton | 3313m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 73.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2-3-3-4 | 0 |
| 22L | $11.00 |
| 13/16 | 05/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Exeter | 3365m | SOFT | Beau Morgan | 70kg | - | 16-12-9-9-10-11-13 | 0 |
| 63.25L | $81.00 |
| 7/14 | 30/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Kielan Woods | 70kg | - | 6-6-7-6-6-7-7 | 0 |
| 30.7L | $29.00 |
| 10/10 | 17/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,672.00 | Ffos Las | 3183m | GOOD | Callum Pritchard | 69.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-8-9-10 | 0 |
| 24.55L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,082.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | GOOD | David Bass | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $2.88 |

Jockey: Caoilin Quinn
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third at Fontwell over 4374m on 22 Feb on heavy, beaten 32.5L with 76.5kg at $10. Since then 4th of 6 twice at Plumpton over 5026m on 9 Mar (Class 4, beaten 62.25L at $12) and 6 Apr (Class 5, beaten 16L at $7). Drops 2.5kg and back in trip today, and reunites with Caoilin Quinn; track record is strong here with 2 wins and a placing from 4. Can feature with improvement.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,133.00 | Plumpton | 5026m | GOOD | Freddie Mitchell | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Plumpton | 5026m | GOOD | Freddie Mitchell | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 62.25L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Fontwell | 4374m | HEAVY | Caoilin Quinn | 76.5kg | - | 3-3-2-3-3-2-2-3 | 0 |
| 32.5L | $10.00 |
| 99/7 | 01/01/2026 | - | CL5 | $9,837.00 | Windsor | 4882m | GOOD | Caoilin Quinn | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $7.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $13,771.00 | Plumpton | 5172m | GOOD | Caoilin Quinn | 67.5kg | - | 5-5-4-4-3-3-5-5 | 0 |
| 41.75L | $3.75 |
| 9/9 | 21/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $15,395.00 | Ascot | 4796m | GOOD | Caoilin Quinn | 69.5kg | - | 7-7-8-6-6-6-9-9 | 0 |
| 31.85L | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 21/04/2025 | - | CL3 | $29,511.00 | Plumpton | 5026m | GOOD | Caoilin Quinn | 66.5kg | - | 5-5-4-3-3-3-3-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/4 | 28/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Newbury | 3993m | SOFT | Niall Houlihan | 69.5kg | - | 3-4-4-3-2-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.75L | $4.33 |
| 6/7 | 24/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $17,214.00 | Sandown | 3108m | SOFT | Freddie Mitchell | 64kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/13 | 19/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Fontwell | 3866m | GOOD | Niall Houlihan | 72kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.55 |
| 3/10 | 31/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | SOFT | Niall Houlihan | 76kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-3-3-3 | 2 |
| 9L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | HEAVY | Niall Houlihan | 72kg | - | 4-3-3-2-1-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.24 |
| 2/8 | 02/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Newbury | 3281m | SOFT | Niall Houlihan | 74kg | - | 7-6-5-6-3-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.25L | $8.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Sandown | 3215m | HEAVY | Niall Houlihan | 71kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.15L | $8.50 |
| 99/8 | 26/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Sandown | 3215m | SOFT | Niall Houlihan | 71.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 999L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 21/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Lingfield | 3923m | SOFT | J Moore | 71kg | - | - | 6 |
| 14.55L | $4.00 |
| 6/11 | 04/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Ascot | 3156m | SOFT | Niall Houlihan | 72.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8.35L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/04/2023 | - | GBB Race | $4,721.00 | Fontwell | 2759m | SOFT | Niall Houlihan | 67kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $1.83 |

Jockey: Brendan Powell
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 161 days and fitted with a visor. Last start 7th of 7 at Market Rasen over 3853m on 4 Dec, beaten 39.5L on good going at $8. Two runs prior included 5th at Stratford over 3911m, beaten 30.5L, after racing handy. Needs to lift but can improve fresh with Brendan Powell up.
Last Starts 162 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 04/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,377.00 | Market Rasen | 3853m | GOOD | Tom Cannon | 71kg | - | 4-4-3-3-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 39.5L | $8.00 |
| 99/7 | 23/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Fontwell | 3570m | GOOD | Tom Cannon | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $4.50 |
| 5/7 | 06/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,525.00 | Stratford | 3911m | GOOD | Tom Cannon | 71.5kg | - | 1-2-2-2-4-5-5 | 0 |
| 30.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 05/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 3319m | GOOD | Tom Cannon | 74kg | - | 3-3-3-2-4-5-4 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 06/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,133.00 | Market Rasen | 3459m | SOFT | Tom Cannon | 76.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-4 | 0 |
| 2.05L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 12/06/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | Tom Cannon | 74.5kg | - | 3-4-2-3-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 80L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/05/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Fontwell | 4374m | GOOD | Caoilin Quinn | 71kg | - | 6-6-6-6-7-7-6-6 | 0 |
| 22.25L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | Tom Cannon | 76.5kg | - | 5-5-6-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 53.75L | $41.00 |
| 3/4 | 23/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | SOFT | Brendan Powell | 71kg | - | 4-4-4-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 22L | $67.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | GOOD | Tom Cannon | 69.5kg | - | 4-4-5-5-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 31.75L | $12.00 |
| 1/16 | 10/06/2024 | - | Hurdle | $10,000.00 | Roscommon | 3147m | GOOD | L Quinlan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up off a 58-day break after a solid 3rd at Exeter over 4877m on 17 Mar, beaten 4.85L on good going at $5.50. Faces a 1.5kg weight rise to 71kg and adds first-time Tongue Tie and Cheek Pieces. Prior efforts included 6th at Fontwell over 4374m and a pulled-up/tailed-off run at Uttoxeter. Can feature with further improvement in the new gear.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 17/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $9,345.00 | Exeter | 4877m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.85L | $5.50 |
| 99/13 | 31/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 4837m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $26.00 |
| 6/11 | 16/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Fontwell | 4374m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 75.5kg | - | 4-4-4-6-7-5-6-6 | 0 |
| 23L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,363.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 70kg | - | 5-5-5-5-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 26.2L | $101.00 |
| 8/12 | 17/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 72kg | - | 7-7-7-8-8-9-8 | 0 |
| 27.2L | $201.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,624.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | SOFT | Tristan Durrell | 72.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 35L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Sandown | 3215m | SOFT | Harry Skelton | 71kg | - | 9-9-9-9-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 21.05L | $20.00 |

Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a last-start win at Fontwell over 3917m on 8 Apr on good ground, carrying 66kg at $11, edging Gorcombe Moonshine by 0.2L. Prior run was 3rd of 5 at Doncaster over 3850m on 27 Feb, beaten 33L by Bravethewaves with 67.5kg at $8. Carries 69kg now and retains C Gethings for B I Case; cheek pieces and tongue tie on. Track and trip winner who can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 08/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Fontwell | 3917m | GOOD | Ciaran Gethings | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 3/5 | 27/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,066.00 | Doncaster | 3850m | GOOD | Ciaran Gethings | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 33L | $8.00 |
| 6/6 | 31/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,377.00 | Warwick | 3268m | GOOD | Ciaran Gethings | 67.5kg | - | 2-1-1-2-5-6-6 | 0 |
| 20.05L | $13.00 |
| 99/9 | 18/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,377.00 | Exeter | 3866m | HEAVY | Jack Quinlan | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,133.00 | Market Rasen | 4305m | GOOD | Jack Quinlan | 72kg | - | 2-2-2-2-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $21.00 |
| 99/5 | 18/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Lingfield | 4023m | GOOD | Jack Quinlan | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $26.00 |
| 9/14 | 30/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Jack Quinlan | 70kg | - | 7-7-6-7-8-8-9 | 0 |
| 33.2L | $81.00 |
| 3/5 | 11/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | Jack Quinlan | 72kg | - | 4-4-4-3-4-3-3 | 0 |
| 22L | $23.00 |
| 11/11 | 09/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Jack Quinlan | 72.5kg | - | 11-11-10-8-10-10-11 | 0 |
| 26.15L | $29.00 |
| 8/9 | 01/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,917.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | SOFT | Jack Quinlan | 73kg | - | 1-3-2-2-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 44.25L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 11/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | Jack Quinlan | 71kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $18.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | Jack Quinlan | - | 4-5-5-5-5-6-5 | 0 |
| 34.75L | $8.00 |

Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Seven-year-old gelding for Billy Aprahamian with Gavin Sheehan up; blinkers on. Forgive last start at Warwick over 3268m on 23 Apr when pulled up as $2.60 favourite with 66.5kg. Prior run solid, 4th of 11 at Ffos Las over 3898m on 12 Apr, beaten 7.25L on good with 67kg at $4; earlier 2nd at Plumpton over 3974m on 9 Mar, beaten 1.6L at $4.50. Up 0.5kg today and back up in trip; can feature with a clean round.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,133.00 | Warwick | 3268m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $2.60 |
| 4/11 | 12/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Ffos Las | 3898m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 67kg | - | 6-9-9-7-7-6-4 | 0 |
| 7.25L | $4.00 |
| 2/4 | 09/03/2026 | - | 5 | $7,869.00 | Plumpton | 3974m | GOOD | Kielan Woods | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.6L | $4.50 |
| 5/7 | 09/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,377.00 | Catterick | 3868m | SOFT | Gavin Sheehan | 64.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 78.25L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 22/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,377.00 | Huntingdon | 3995m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 68kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $3.25 |
| 6/8 | 02/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | Jack Andrews | 70kg | - | 4-3-4-4-4-4-6-6 | 0 |
| 35.75L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 15/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Fontwell | 3917m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 67kg | - | 7-7-7-7-5-4-2 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $2.75 |
| 5/10 | 20/12/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | SOFT | Kevin Brogan | 67.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8-8-7-5-5 | 0 |
| 5.95L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/12/2024 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Leicester | 4046m | SOFT | Kevin Brogan | 65.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.25L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 12/11/2024 | - | CL5 | $7,377.00 | Huntingdon | 3995m | GOOD | Kevin Brogan | 67.5kg | - | 3-3-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 15/10/2024 | - | CL5 | $7,133.00 | Market Rasen | 3853m | GOOD | Kevin Brogan | 65.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-1-2 | 0 |
| 4.25L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 10/05/2024 | - | Div 2 | $7,624.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | GOOD | James Davies | 64.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 7.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/04/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Hereford | 3267m | HEAVY | Brendan Powell | 65.5kg | - | 4-4-6-7-7-7-7 | 7 |
| 22.5L | $17.00 |
| 12/15 | 17/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Huntingdon | 3947m | SOFT | James Davies | 73kg | - | - | 6 |
| 58.05L | $301.00 |
| 6/6 | 10/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Leicester | 3120m | HEAVY | Daryl Jacob | 71kg | - | - | 5 |
| 57.55L | $151.00 |
| 99/14 | 22/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Warwick | 3219m | SOFT | Daryl Jacob | 70kg | - | - | 9 |
| 999L | $301.00 |
| 6/11 | 26/04/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | SOFT | Brendan Powell | 70kg | - | - | 6 |
| 29.3L | $126.00 |
| 14/17 | 18/03/2023 | - | GBB Race | $4,721.00 | Kempton | 3218m | SOFT | Brendan Powell | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 51.05L | $126.00 |