Fontwell
Friday, August 29, 2025HurdleClass 42m5f
Verdict
Verdict
GOLD LINK has shown consistent form over hurdles with two consecutive seconds, shaping best at Uttoxeter before late jumping errors cost him. He's fancied to go one better and record a first win in this sphere. Robber's Bridge is a dual handicap hurdle winner who ran on well at Worcester on his most recent outing despite jumping issues, and should go well again, while D'jo Dela Barriere will benefit from a return to calmer waters.
Gold Link
Robbers Bridge
Djo Dela Barriere
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Party BusinessJ: Charlie ToddT: Ian WilliamsF: 3PP57-424- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 111
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictWithout a win in 19 starts and finished fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (8/1) 33 days ago, not ideally placed and would benefit from more of a test at the trip. Drops in grade but the return to a shorter trip isn't sure to suit.
2. Western CloudsJ: Sean BowenT: Olly MurphyF: 413- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 110
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictWon maiden over 20f at Perth before proving a disappointment under a penalty at Uttoxeter (8/13) 35 days ago. Should appreciate the step up in trip on handicap debut but her opening mark could have been a bit kinder.- 3. Djo Dela BarriereJ: Miss Eleanor WilliamsT: Evan WilliamsF: 4886-1355
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 106
- Days Since Last Run:
- 41
VerdictWon a handicap hurdle at Plumpton (4/1) in May but has run slightly below that level all 3 outings since, including in better company at Market Rasen last time when jumping tentatively and uncomfortable with the pace. Return to calmer waters more suitable at least. 
4. JanworthJ: Gavin SheehanT: Jamie SnowdenF: 44/27-1F14- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 103
- Days Since Last Run:
- 53
VerdictProgressive since returning from 11 months off in May, winning handicaps at Sedgefield and at Worcester, either side of a final-flight fall at Southwell (had the race sewn up when departing). Ran respectably from an 8 lb higher mark back at Worcester last time but never threatened. Up in trip.- 5. Gold LinkJ: Ben JonesT: Emma LavelleF: 6P646-622
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictReturned to hurdles with two consecutive second-place finishes after moderate runs over fences. Shaped best for much of the way when 2nd of 13 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (5/2) 33 days ago, going well before jumping errors cost him ground late on. Leading claims. 
6. Lightning MaqueenJ: Rob HargreavesT: Gary & Josh MooreF: 535/5P-33- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 99
- Days Since Last Run:
- 80
VerdictShowed promise in bumpers and much more like it over hurdles when third of 8 in a course maiden in May. Ran to a similar level when filling same spot on handicap debut back here (17.7f) last time and now steps up in trip in a first-time tongue strap.- 7. Robbers BridgeJ: Brendan PowellT: Dan HorsfordF: 12/2141-23
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 99
- Days Since Last Run:
- 65
VerdictHad a sound record in handicaps for Simon Earle and proved better than ever after 6 months off/in refitted hood when making a winning stable debut at Market Rasen (18.6f) in April. Not seen to best effect in a falsely-run race back there in May before a respectable third at Worcester. - Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite