Bounce theorists are advised to look away now. Our bet in the 14:40 is based on the idea that, should he build on an encouraging reappearance a couple of weeks back, Dynamic Idol ought to be a lot shorter than current odds in this company. He improved to win at Lingfield before his 2012/3 was cut short and returned with a really encouraging effort at Plumpton. Over an inadequate trip and returning from more than a year off, Dynamic Idol found only the well-treated Nozic having too much for him, a lack of sharpness seemingly the difference. He'd probably win that race were it run now, so up just 2 lb and over a trip that really ought to suit a lot better Dynamic Idol looks a likely sort to direct further success at Fontwell the way of trainer Gary Moore.
The Moore family theme follows us to our second SmartPlay. This time it's son Joshua, who rides Smart Exit in the 15:45. This five-runner race is priced up as being very closely matched and that is probably somewhat deceptive. Danners' form has tailed off; Princely Hero is perennially lazy; Best Boy Barney is unlikely to stay. That leaves the selection and Tarraco and neither of those two ran well last time. The difference is that Smart Exit has untapped potential under this sort of test, while it's suspected that Tarraco has shown all he will for now. It would certainly be a surprise came from outside those two, with Smart Exit looking the more likely.
Trip-related potential is also part of the case for our final selection. Meirig's Dream has taken better to chasing than his results might suggest; his failure to do himself justice owes more to trips of two and a half miles on testing ground, which just seems beyond him. Today (16:55) he's dropped back two furlongs and not quite so soft going, small differences which adjoined with Fontwell's twisting, turning nature will demand far less of Meirig's Dream. He's offered hints that he's well handicapped several times, the fact he's yet to win the most pressing worry as he's starting to look something of a professional loser, though a low mark in lowly company means he's still worth siding with for now.
Timeform UK SmartPlays
All at Fontwell
Back Dynamic Idol @ 4.67/2 in the 14:40
Back Smart Exit @ 3.814/5 in the 15:45
Back Meirig's Dream @ 8.415/2 in the 16:55
