FontwellMon, December 08, 2025

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15:25 Fontwell

John And Maryanne Birch Memorial Handicap Hurdle

C5 | 3+

Winner GBP £3,248 - 7 runners

2m 1f 162y

Going: Heavy

Surface: T

Race Tip

CROSSBEAU (6) made a winning return from a layoff last time out at Chepstow under this jockey Sean Bowen. Can continue bright start to the campaign. OUR PAPA SMURF (3) has not been seen for almost a year. Signed off with a win in a hurdle at Warwick getting home narrowly by a head. Worth including and yard is in form. BRIDGE (2) resumes after an absence of nearly two years. Fitness to be taken on trust. Warrants a market check. STORMING NELSON (5) finished fourth when fresh from a break last start at Chepstow. Provides second outing following a wind operation. Deserves a second look on the back of that improved performance.