First day of an interesting jumps meeting at Fontwell. Going to look at two races from the West Sussex track. The going is Good and the course has been watered. Rain expected this afternoon.

4.00 Fontwell

Workbench has dropped to a fair handicap mark over fences. However he disappointed on latest start over hurdles. You have to look back to this race in 2015 for his last victory, he also won this event in 2014 and therefore seeks a hat-trick today.

Bottom weighted Theatre Flame is fitted with cheek-pieces and can improve as he markedly steps up in class. Tom Cannon takes the ride for the first time today as Tom Scudamore is on the Pipe entry Purple and Gold.

I go 9/4 jt fav’s Workbench and Theatre Flame.

4.35 Fontwell

Wizards Bridge has been found a weak race and is weighted to win if retaining any of his old ability. Has been off the track since early May. Finished just the one race in four starts this year.

However, there are various doubts about all his rivals.

My provisional pricing:

Wizards Bridge 2/1

Strumble Head 9/2

Indiana Bay 9/2

Schindler’s Prince 9/2

Vikekhal 14/1

Master Rajeem 14/1

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