Fontwell Park Race 1 - Weatherbys Nhstallions.co.uk Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
VISCOUNTESS NELSON (1) appeals third-up after winning at Perth on 23 Apr over 4055m (GOOD) by 4.75L with 70kg at 1.45, now up 4kg and back 207m, and James Bowen is 1/1 on her. EVENING TESS (4) is close to a breakthrough after 2nd at Newton Abbot on 13 May over 3721m (GOOD) beaten 1L with 71kg; drops to 68kg and was 2nd prior at Uttoxeter over 3171m. FRENATI (5) scored at Stratford on 9 Mar over 3282m (SOFT) with 67kg and was a 0.5L 2nd at Newton Abbot on 4 Apr over 3371m with 73kg, though her latest run was well below that. ELATED (2) has placed at his last three, including 3rd at Warwick on 4 May over 3218m (GOOD) beaten 7.08L with 71kg, and rises 630m in trip here.
Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 74kgs
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Impressed at Perth on 23 Apr over 4055m (GBB Race), scoring by 4.75L under 70kg at SP 1.45 over Frankies Fortune. Prior to that she was 2nd at Plumpton over 4129m, beaten 1L by Escort'kheops on Good. Up 4kg to 74kg and dropping 207m in trip, with James Bowen 1:1-0-0 on her, she appeals as a solid chance to hold form.
Last Starts 47 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 | 23/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Perth | 4055m | GOOD | James Bowen | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.75L | $1.45 |
| 2/8 | 16/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Plumpton | 4129m | GOOD | Nico De Boinville | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1L | $3.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | Nico De Boinville | 69.5kg | - | 4-3-3-3-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 71kgs
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Held his form with a 3rd at Warwick last start over 3218m (Class 4, BM60) carrying 71kg, beaten 7.08L at $26 on good ground. Overall (4:0-0-3) and placed 2 of 3 on good, and he steps up 630m in trip today with Ben Jones back on, so another honest showing looks within reach.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 04/05/2026 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.08L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/01/2026 | - | Conditionals & Amateurs | $3,935.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | SOFT | Beau Morgan | 72kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-2-4 | 0 |
| 17.75L | $9.00 |
| 5/13 | 20/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 71kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-2-5 | 0 |
| 10.75L | $5.50 |
Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 71kgs
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Resumes after 5 months and rises 677m in trip, allotted 71kg after carrying 72.5kg last time. Latest was 12th of 12 at Uttoxeter (3171m, GBB Race, Good) on 31 Dec, beaten 116L by Millstatt Abbey at 12.00 after racing handy early, with a prior 5th of 9 at Sandown (3215m) at 6.50. First-up with a small weight dip and new rider J J Burke; that Sandown run provides a realistic platform to build from (2:0-0-0).
Last Starts 160 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 31/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 72.5kg | - | 5-4-4-6-9-12-12 | 0 |
| 116L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,377.00 | Sandown | 3215m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 67.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 24L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 68kgs
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Back-to-back seconds on good ground, most recently at Newton Abbot on May 13 over 3721m (Class 5) when 1L behind Reel Orange at SP 8 carrying 71kg. Previously ran 2nd at Uttoxeter on May 2 over 3171m (GBB Race) by 3.5L to Final Surprise at SP 7.5 with 67kg. Drops 3kg to 68kg here and has a neat partnership with Harry Skelton (2:0-2-0), suggesting she can be very competitive again.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 13/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,363.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 11/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | GOOD | Liam Harrison | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.26L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 68kgs
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Fourth-up and back with Sam Twiston-Davies (1:1-0 together), she has a Stratford win on Mar 9 (3282m GBB, 67kg, SP 12) over Red Metal and then a 2nd at Newton Abbot on Apr 4 (3371m GBB, 73kg, 0.5L behind Seedling). Last start at Newton Abbot on May 27 (3371m GBB, 67.5kg, SP 5) she was well beaten, but a 477m distance change and 68kg today present a different setup to recapture that earlier form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/10 | 27/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 04/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Ben Godfrey | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $6,148.00 | Stratford | 3282m | SOFT | Sam Twiston Davies | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.05L | $12.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | SOFT | James Robottom | 71kg | - | 3-1-2-2-5-7-8 | 0 |
| 42.25L | $9.50 |
Jockey: James Best
Weight: 68kgs
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Third up after finishing 7th of 12 at Fontwell on 14 May (3567m, 4-5yo, BM75), beaten 29.72L carrying 65kg at SP 81 behind Cameron De Fiacre. Prior run was 9th of 12 at Newton Abbot (3371m, GBB Race), 18.85L away under 70kg at SP 7 behind Seedling. Rises 3kg and steps up 281m with a Tongue Tie applied, so any third-up improvement would be a positive.
Last Starts 26 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 | 14/05/2026 | - | 4-5yo | $4,427.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | James Best | 65kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29.72L | $81.00 |
| 9/12 | 04/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | James Best | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.85L | $7.00 |