The Jockey James Best has 2 rides Monday 6th February 2023

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Race 1 Fontwell 13:55 Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f

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81 Unit Sixtyfour
Improved since tongue tied, winning handicap chases at Warwick on New Year's Eve and here (2¼m) 8 days ago. A 7 lb penalty doesn't look enough to prevent him completing a hat-trick.
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12-97exBeau MorganBen Paulinglocked0.8/10.91/114
323 Haldon Hill
Down in the weights and finally opened his account over fences at Ffos Las (21f) in November. Not in the same form when only sixth there since but capable of bouncing back.
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11-10Jonjo O'Neill JrVictor Dartnalllocked4.5/13.5/122
84 Dindin
Kept busy and scored by a wide margin at Warwick in September. Rather hit-and-miss since, but his latest 5 lengths third to the reopposing Unit Sixtyfour over 2¼m here was creditable. Thereabouts if in the same form.
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11-6Philip ArmsonDavid Pipelocked8/110/125
352 Pawpaw
Ran creditably for his new yard when when second in a 20.5f Plumpton handicap hurdle last month. Didn't show much in 2 chase starts at the start of the season, though. Has cheekpieces refitted.
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11-11Brendan PowellDavid Bridgwaterlocked8/15/138
215 Arcade Attraction
Fair chaser/hurdler when on-song but he's shown precious little in 4 starts this season. First-time cheekpieces need to have a positive effect.
locked25-606PB
10-13Adam WedgeEvan Williamslocked14/114/10
306 Call Me Freddie
Hurdles winner over 3m in Ireland but hasn't shown much in 6 starts in this sphere to date, finishing a distant fifth at Wincanton last month.
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10-7Harry ReedRichenda Fordlocked18/133/183
78 Clondaw Robin
Yet to score over fences and last of 8 at Plumpton a week ago. Hard to fancy.
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10-2Caoilin QuinnAndy Irvinelocked33/120/139
427 Uncertain Times
Successful between the flags in February but overall record in that sphere is hardly compelling, and little show in maiden/novice hurdles. Makes chase/handicap debut.
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10-2 James BestAnna Newton-Smithlocked66/166/10
There are 8 runners in this race.

Race 2 Fontwell 14:30 Novices/Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f

DSLR HORSE WGT JOCKEY TRAINER XP 1ST LT -% %
371 Kilbeg King
Irish point winner looked good prospect when making winning start under Rules in a Uttoxeter bumper in March 2021. After a 20-month absence he made a successful hurdle debut at Ffos Las in November. Well beaten pitched into Grade 1 company at Newbury since but leading claims with sights lowered.
locked211/16
11-12Aidan ColemanAnthony Honeyballlocked1.38/11/128
1283 Red Windsor
Fair form when placed on all 4 bumper starts and made a winning start to his hurdle career in a 19f course novice in October. Capable of better and another bold show looks assured.
locked223-31A
11-12Tom CannonChris Gordonlocked2/12.75/138
309 Star Flyer
Reached the frame in both bumpers and ran to a fair level when 9 lengths third in Newcastle novice hurdle a month ago. A repeat of that form should see him on the premises here.
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11-5James BowenWarren Greatrexlocked5/14.5/110
72 Red Happy
Has enjoyed plenty of success for this yard but kept busy and has found life tough lately.
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11-12 James BestDavid Pipelocked7/17.5/17
428 Scrum Diddly
Placed on completed start in Irish points back in May but down the field in a bumper and novice hurdle under Rules. Clearly still early days but can only be watched for now.
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11-5Jonathan BurkeOliver Sherwoodlocked25/118/128
355 Galway Mahler
Maiden pointer who exceeded market expectations when fifth on Newbury hurdle debut last March but has pulled up on both outings since.
locked435P-P
11-5Brendan PowellJohn Best & Karen locked25/140/160
294 Allanah's Boy
Poor form in bumpers/novice hurdles. Star Flyer looks very much the yard first string.
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11-5Harry BannisterWarren Greatrexlocked50/1125/1150
376 Lucky Mac
Well held in 2 bumpers in December ahead of this switch to hurdles.
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11-5Ben Ffrench DavisAndy Irvinelocked100/1250/1150
477 Privatearing
Beaten a long way in a bumper and maiden hurdle before Christmas. Big outsider.
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11-5Caoilin QuinnAndy Irvinelocked100/1250/1150
3010 Kings Kuroshio
Pulled up in novice hurdle at Wincanton (2m) on debut 30 days ago, labouring from circuit out. Significantly up in trip.
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10-12James DaviesNick Giffordlocked100/1250/1150
There are 10 runners in this race.
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