Our Fontwell racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Tuesday 22nd September 2026. The action gets underway at 14:12 and runs through to 17:07, with going reported as 6.1) (rail movements (Good (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Motazzen boasts a 44.44% strike rate from 9 runs at the track, Freddie Keighley has been in fine form here with 3 wins from 6 rides, Faye Bramley’s yard sends out runners with a 28.57% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Fontwell
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Fontwell over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Country | Racing Post | 17 | 7 | 41.18% | 88.24% |
| Andrew Mount | Racing and Football Outlook | 10 | 4 | 40% | 60% |
| Computeform | The Racing App | 10 | 3 | 30% | 80% |
| RP Ratings | Racing Post | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 63.64% |
| Melissa Jones | D Express | 10 | 2 | 20% | 60% |
14:12 – Betting.Bet Free Racing Tips Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 1f | Class 4 | Going: 6.1) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This is a compact five-runner handicap but it is not lacking in depth, with several arriving in good nick and only a handful of pounds separating the principals. Virtual Rock sets the standard on topspeed and comes here after winning, while Tilehurst looks a solid, progressive 5yo who has already shown he can operate well in this sort of race. Goodwin Face has a bit to prove after a disappointing latest effort, and Arbitration is interesting as the unexposed 4yo getting weight from his elders. Sun Joy is not without hope either, especially if this turns tactical. In a small field where track position and clean jumping will matter, this feels more about who can improve again rather than a race dominated by one obvious blot.
Top Selections
1. Tilehurst – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Bradley Harris | Trainer: Neil Mulholland | Form: 24-512 | Rating: 118 | Topspeed: 95
Tilehurst makes plenty of appeal in a race where the market has it about right between the front few, but he is the one I want onside. He has been admirably consistent since returning, winning before following up with a good second, and that latest run suggested he remains on the upgrade rather than having hit his ceiling. As a 5yo he may still have a bit more to offer than some of these exposed rivals, and a mark of 118 looks workable enough. Bradley Harris knows how to ride this track, and at 3/1 with Bet365, Tilehurst looks the percentage call in a race that should suit a handy, accurate jumper. Bet type tag: Win bet.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a five-runner race: Tilehurst is the win play. He looks progressive, arrives in form and may still have more improvement in him than Virtual Rock, who is the obvious danger, with Arbitration the interesting lightweight if taking another step forward. No each-way angle here in such a small field.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Rock | 2/1 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Goodwin Face | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Tilehurst | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Sun Joy | 8/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Betfair) |
| Arbitration | 7/2 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
14:47 – City Electrical Factors Handicap Chase (Fontwell Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m 3f | Class 4 | Going: 6.1) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This is only a four-runner race but it is a properly competitive little handicap, with very little between Tapley, Jet Smart and Lermoos Legend on the figures. Tapley and Jet Smart both sit on 127, while Lermoos Legend is rated 128 and arrives here after a string of solid placed efforts. American Land is the trickier one to weigh up after pulling up last time, but he is not hopeless if bouncing back for the Tizzard yard. In a field this small, tactics and jumping rhythm could decide plenty around Fontwell, and there does not look much room for error. It is not a deep race, but it is a tight one, and that can often make these small-field chases more awkward than they first appear.
Top Selections
1. Tapley – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Caoilin Quinn | Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore | Form: 2313-4 | Rating: 127 | Topspeed: 123
Tapley gets the vote in a race where there is not much wiggle room between the principals, mainly because his overall profile still looks the most convincing for a test like this. He returned with a fair enough fourth and that should have blown away any cobwebs, while his Topspeed mark of 123 stands out in this line-up. The Moore team know exactly how to place one around the sharper southern tracks and Caoilin Quinn is a good fit for this type of horse. At 11/4, he looks a fair rather than spectacular price, but in a race likely to be settled by clean jumping and race sharpness, he makes most appeal. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
With only four runners, this is a straight win play and nothing more complicated is needed. Tapley is the call at the prices, with his speed figure and likely step forward from his latest run making him the percentage choice. Jet Smart and Lermoos Legend are obvious dangers in a tight little contest, while American Land has a bit to prove after that last run.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tapley | 11/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Jet Smart | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Lermoos Legend | 11/4 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Betfair) |
| American Land | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
15:22 – Betting.Bet New Betting Sites Juvenile Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m 1f | Class 4 | Going: 6.1) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a fairly typical early-season juvenile at Fontwell: small in numbers, light on established hurdle form, but not short on intrigue. Rum Diamond brings the clearest piece of evidence after finishing second on his hurdling debut and that sets the standard on the figures, while Houndswood Willow also has a run under his belt and at least knows the job. The market, though, is taking no chances with the unexposed pair Causing Problems and Ollierob, and it is easy enough to see why given the yards involved. Royal Sapphire is not dismissed either in a race where improvement over obstacles is the key theme. It is not a deep race, but it is a tricky one because the known form could easily be vulnerable to a smart newcomer.
Top Selections
1. Ollierob – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Paul O’Brien | Trainer: Harry Derham | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
Ollierob appeals most in a race where potential may count for more than bare hurdle form. Harry Derham does well with this type and Paul O’Brien is an assured booking around a sharp, idiosyncratic track like Fontwell. The fact he is disputing favouritism with runners who have already shown something suggests he has been pleasing at home, and this does not look an especially deep maiden. Rum Diamond has the best piece of public form, but his experience is no secret and he is short enough. At 11/4, Ollierob makes more appeal as the one open to a chunk of improvement first time over hurdles. Bet: WIN
2. Houndswood Willow – 14/1 with Bet365
Jockey: David Bass | Trainer: Tom Dascombe | Form: 3 | Rating: 79 | Topspeed: 56
Houndswood Willow is the each-way angle in a race with only six runners and two places on offer. He shaped with some promise when third on debut over hurdles, and that experience counts for plenty against several rivals learning on the job. David Bass is a positive booking for a juvenile and he is the type to get one organised early, which matters here. On the figures he still has a bit to find with Rum Diamond, but 14/1 looks a fair price if he can step forward from that first run. He does not need to be a star to hit the frame, just sharper and cleaner. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Ollierob is the win play at 11/4, chiefly because this looks the sort of race a capable, unexposed juvenile can take without needing to be anything out of the ordinary. For an each-way punt, Houndswood Willow makes more sense than the shorter-priced exposed runners. Rum Diamond is the obvious danger on known form, while Causing Problems is the other one the market clearly expects to go well.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Causing Problems | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Houndswood Willow | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Janteloven | 12/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Ollierob | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Royal Sapphire | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Rum Diamond | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Steve Mullington | Ollierob |
15:57 – Setford Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 5f | Class 4 | Going: 6.1) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a fair little Class 4 rather than a deep one, but it is competitive enough for seven runners. Starshine Legend is the obvious starting point after getting off the mark last time and the market has latched on accordingly, while Motazzen arrives on the back of a win of his own and is another with solid recent claims. Atreides is the interesting one from a handicapping angle, carrying just 10st12lb despite a mark of 114, and he has the best Topspeed figure in the field. Siam Park has bits and pieces of form that give him a shout too, but his profile is less convincing. In a race where recent momentum and how they see out this 2m5f will matter most, it does not look a straightforward penalty kick for the favourite.
Top Selections
1. Atreides – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Harriet Tucker | Trainer: Neil Mulholland | Form: 635303 | Rating: 114 | Topspeed: 110
Atreides makes plenty of appeal in a race where the favourite is short enough. He is effectively very well treated at the weights here, carrying only 152, and that Topspeed figure of 110 is comfortably the best on offer in this field. His recent form does not scream winner, but the pair of thirds in his last three runs suggest he is holding his level and he does not need to improve much to be right in the thick of it. Neil Mulholland’s runner looks the type to be played late, and at 5/1 with Bet365 he looks the value against a market leader with less in hand than the price implies.
Bet: WIN
2. Motazzen – 5/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Brendan Powell | Trainer: Henrietta C Knight | Form: 1-8431 | Rating: 113 | Topspeed: 90
Motazzen is the each-way alternative because he comes here in proper nick and his profile is solid for this level. That latest win put a tidy shape on his recent form after a sequence of respectable efforts, and he does not look harshly treated from a mark of 113. Brendan Powell is a notable booking in this sort of race and he should be able to keep things simple on a horse who appears straightforward enough. He may lack the upside of one or two rivals, but in a seven-runner race where consistency counts for plenty, 5/1 with Paddy Power makes him a very fair each-way punt.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Atreides is the main play at 5/1, with his light weight and standout Topspeed figure giving him a strong chance of outpointing the favourite. Motazzen is the sensible each-way option after his latest success and should give you a run for the money. Starshine Legend is the obvious danger and hard to dismiss, while Siam Park is another who could nick a place if putting it all together.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siam Park | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Bright Legend | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Motazzen | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Starshine Legend | 13/8 | 13/8 | 7/4 | 13/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 (Paddy Power) |
| Prairie Diamond | 9/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Atreides | 5/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Getaway With You | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Spotlight | Starshine Legend |
| Templegate | Starshine Legend |
| Ratings Hub | Starshine Legend |
16:32 – Betting.Bet Play Champion Tipster Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Race Details: 3m 1f | Class 4 | Going: 6.1) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This small-field handicap chase revolves around whether anything can seriously trouble Flashy Boy, and on the balance of the recent form he does set a fair standard. He arrives in better nick than most after a win and a second, and his low weight makes him especially dangerous over this sort of staying trip. Yes Day is the obvious threat on figures, but he has had his chances lately and doesn’t look overloaded with winning momentum. Balkardy at least hinted at a revival when second last time, while Ballynaheer needs to leave a disappointing reappearance well behind. It’s not a deep Class 4 by any means, but tactically these four-runner chases can get messy, so a cool-headed ride will matter.
Top Selections
1. Flashy Boy – 10/11 with Bet365
Jockey: Charlie Price | Trainer: Robbie Llewellyn | Form: P-5312 | Rating: 116 | Topspeed: 104
Flashy Boy is hard to oppose in a race lacking depth. He comes here off the back of a solid little sequence, with a win followed by a runner-up effort, and that recent consistency is more than can be said for most of these. An official mark of 116 is the best in the field, yet he carries only 142, which gives him a major edge if this turns into a proper stamina test. His Topspeed figure matches the strongest recent efforts on offer and, at 10/11, he looks short but fair rather than cramped. In a four-runner race, that makes plenty of appeal. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Flashy Boy is the win play and the only bet that really makes sense in a race this small. There’s no each-way angle with just four runners. Yes Day is the clear danger if he puts it all together, while Balkardy is the one who could sneak closer than the market expects if building on his latest second.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes Day | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Ballynaheer | 13/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Balkardy | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Flashy Boy | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 (Bet365) |
17:07 – Betting.Bet Free Bets Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 1f | Class 5 | Going: 6.1) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a fairly ordinary Class 5 novice handicap hurdle, but it is not short on plausible contenders. Lady Fortune, Midnight Pass and Lucky In Taipan are all prominent in the market, while Callero has the sort of profile that could improve now getting more experience into handicaps. Hawa Jumeirah is another with bits of form that give him a squeak if things fall right. The trouble is that several arrive with patchy recent records, so this is more of a workable puzzle than a race full of solid handicappers. Around this sharp 2m1f at Fontwell, a clean round and the ability to travel on the good ground may prove more important than raw class, and there is definitely room to take on one or two obvious ones.
Top Selections
1. Callero – 7/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Caoilin Quinn | Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore | Form: P67-5 | Rating: 96 | Topspeed: 86
Callero is the one I like at the prices. He is only a 4yo and that alone makes him more interesting than plenty of exposed types in here, while his latest fifth suggested he may be starting to find his feet in this sort of company. An opening mark in the mid-90s looks workable rather than harsh, and the Moore yard knows exactly what is required around Fontwell. Caoilin Quinn is also a positive booking at this level. There is no need to pretend the form is bombproof, but at 7/1 with Paddy Power he appeals as the runner with a bit more upside than most of these. Bet type tag: Win.
Bet: WIN
2. Hawa Jumeirah – 14/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Paul O’Brien | Trainer: Helen Nelmes | Form: -58336 | Rating: 100 | Topspeed: 92
Hawa Jumeirah makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where not many are especially trustworthy. He has been running respectably without quite getting the job done, but the recent figures show he is holding his level and his Topspeed mark of 92 is one of the better numbers on offer here. He should be able to travel well enough over this trip, and if Paul O’Brien can keep him handy, this track may suit. He is not the obvious winner because he does find one or two too good, but 14/1 is a fair each-way punt in a modest contest with three places on offer. Bet type tag: Each-way.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Callero is the win play because he has a bit of scope and looks the most likely improver in a race full of mixed profiles. Hawa Jumeirah is the each-way option at the bigger price, with his recent consistency making him worth chancing for a place at least. The main dangers are Lady Fortune if bouncing back from a poor latest run, and Midnight Pass, who is weighted to be involved if reproducing his better effort.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midnight Pass | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Lady Fortune | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Guinness Lad | 13/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Hawa Jumeirah | 10/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 10/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Major Major | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| No Mean Feat | 17/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Lucky In Taipan | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Callero | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Bacardi Blue | 25/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| West Country | Bacardi Blue |
| Lambourn | Lady Fortune |
Fontwell Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motazzen | 9 | 4 | 44.44% | 77.78% |
| Lermoos Legend | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Tapley | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Ballynaheer | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Atreides | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | 50% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Keighley | 6 | 3 | 50% | 66.67% |
| Jonjo O’Neill Jr | 48 | 12 | 25% | 64.58% |
| Jamie Brace | 5 | 1 | 20% | 80% |
| James Bowen | 67 | 13 | 19.4% | 61.19% |
| Sean Bowen | 151 | 27 | 17.88% | 44.37% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Fontwell:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faye Bramley | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 85.71% |
| Gary Brown | 26 | 6 | 23.08% | 61.54% |
| Jonjo & A J O’Neill | 35 | 8 | 22.86% | 60% |
| D Summersby | 9 | 2 | 22.22% | 88.89% |
| James Owen | 42 | 9 | 21.43% | 64.29% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Fontwell racing tips for Tuesday 22nd September 2026. We’ve covered all 6 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Fontwell today?
The first race at Fontwell on Tuesday 22nd September 2026 goes off at 14:12, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Fontwell today?
The going at Fontwell is reported as 6.1) (rail movements (Good (goingstick).
How many races are at Fontwell today?
There are 6 races on the card at Fontwell today, running from 14:12 through to 17:07.
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