Fontwell Park welcomes back crowds - preview and tips

The crowds return to Fontwell Park tomorrow (Tus Dec 8) - and we have been having a look at the action they will watch.
Over they go at Fontwell Park / Picture: Getty ImagesOver they go at Fontwell Park / Picture: Getty Images
Over they go at Fontwell Park / Picture: Getty Images

The seven-race card is the first in front of paying punters since March so it should be quite an occasion.

If you're going - or watching on TV - here is a guide by Myracing to the card, with their selections.

12:35pm – Nassalam

1:05pm – Cave Top (nap)

1:35pm – Midnight Glance

2:08pm – Black Kalanisi

2:38pm – Little River Bay

3:08pm – Mercian Knight

3:38pm – Hier Encord

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12:35: He may not have beaten much but NASSALAM couldn't have been more impressive when winning here three weeks ago and it would be quite a surprise if he didn't follow up. Hacker Des Places let down favourite backers last time but he's the likeliest runner-up, ahead of Hipster Macalo and Eagle's First.[Stuart Redding]

1:05: There are a few with each-way claims, notably Sky Full Of Stars, Hugo's Reflection and Bridle Loanan, but CAVE TOP (nap) is the one they all have to beat. He was a cut above this grade at his peak and has looked back on the right path recently.[Stuart Redding]

1:35: Myspacenotyours has a strong form chance if her latest effort behind MIDNIGHT GLANCE is taken literally, but the selection posted an improved effort when winning again two weeks later and is fancied to complete the hat-trick. Felton Bellevue is an each-way alternative on his handicap debut.[Stuart Redding]

2:08: The forecast soft ground probably isn't ideal for Antony, whose recent revival has come on good, so it is probably best to stick with BLACK KALANISI who has taken well to fences and showed he can handle testing conditions with a Plumpton win on heavy recently.[Stuart Redding]

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2:38: The one to beat is LITTLE RIVER BAY, who scored easily on her second attempt over hurdles. Bumper winner Meep Meep Mag is feared most.[Stuart Redding]

3:08: Gars Bar Dine belatedly gained a first career win here last month and, given that was only his third run for Dan Skelton, there is significant hope he can build on that performance. However, it might pay to give another chance to MERCIAN KNIGHT. Amy Murphy's 6yo was a beaten favourite at Southwell last time but he was knocked out of his rhythm when taking quite a hefty bump with just over a circuit to go. The form of his earlier fifth at Lingfield has worked out well and he remains lightly raced.[Chris Wilson]

3:38: The betting market needs a close check here, because Embole, Gris De Pron and Little Vern would all be interesting if there is any support for them. However, without that information the safest option is HIER ENCORE, a course specialist who has already gone close twice under Luca Morgan here this season.[Stuart Redding]