Virtual Rock looks to follow up at Fontwell

We have a busy day’s racing on Tuesday with action from Fontwell and Southwell, live on Sky Sports Racing...

2.12 Fontwell - Virtual Rock bids to defy seven-pound rise

Today's opener at Fontwell sees Shane Fenelon get the leg up on who looks to defy the seven-pound in the Betting.Bet Free Racing Tips Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle.

His Uttoxeter win was the first for new trainer after switching from John Butler's yard earlier this month and a first success since winning over two miles at Uttoxeter in April of 2024.

was sent off a warm favourite at Cartmel in June, two days after winning at the same track, but he couldn't repeat the feat, trailing the nine-runner field. He comes here off an extended break, and could rate an interesting contender if he can bounce back to form.

won nicely at Worcester in July and went up to 110 from 103 for that effort but couldn't follow up next time out, finishing second over the same course and distance earlier this month. Bradley Harris takes off a handy three pounds this time.

4.55 Southwell -

The attheraces.com/marketmovers Handicap sees the well-bred looking to return to form under Rossa Ryan as he faces 10 rivals.

This son of Frankel and Guineas heroine Special Duty is rated 87 and looked to be progressive after doubling his tally on his reappearance at Doncaster but he has since regressed with two below-par efforts. This is his second start since a recent gelding operation and he remains of interest.

was recently denied at Wolverhampton in a tight affair as he went down by a head. He has since gone up two pounds for this effort but is battle-hardened and could well be in the thick of it again.

comes here off the back of two wins from her last four starts and ran well in a strong race at Ascot on her second-to-last start. Shouldn't be dismissed lightly.

3.57 Fontwell - Siam Park takes on recent scorer Motazzen

Top-rated looks to return to form as he takes on a recent scorer in the .

The Joe Tizzard-trained gelding hasn't won since last November but has finished second twice in that time, and comes here today having his first start after a wind surgery.

Fontwell-scorer brought up his fifth hurdle win at the beginning of the month, and the handicapper has stung him with a four-pound penalty for this success. Another bold effort can be expected.

is an interesting runner given he went to the Punchestown Festival in April. He didn't contest the finish but is clearly well thought of and if he can return to the form of his Sedgefield success, he could be there or thereabouts.

Best of the rest

Eight-race Auteuil card including two Grade Three contests and a Listed race.

2.47 Fontwell - and clash.

3.22 Fontwell - Gredley horse makes first hurdle start for Dan Skelton, rated 62 on flat.

4.20 Southwell - seeks first win, Shadwell represented also.

5.20 Southwell - and lock horns.

6.30 Southwell - Previous winners and clash.

7.30 Southwell - faces a seven-pound penalty.

8.30 Southwell - Competitive Class Three contest.

Original source Virtual Rock looks to follow up at Fontwell

Back to home