Racing at Fontwell: the track
Races here are run from 13.5f to 27.5f, most commonly around 18f, with an average field of 7 runners — from 1,585 Fontwell races in our database.
The Fontwell data that actually repeats
Before you back anything at Fontwell, three numbers matter — and they come from 1,585 Fontwell races in our settled-results database, not a pundit's hunch.
How often the favourite wins at Fontwell
The SP favourite has won 39.1% of races at Fontwell across 1,585 races. That is above the ~33% market-wide average — Fontwell rewards the form horse more than most tracks, but it still loses two races in three. Blind favourite-backing is not a plan at Fontwell.
It's not just about winning: the Fontwell favourite is placed 73.6% of the time (finishing in the official frame), which matters if you back each-way.
The ground shifts the picture too — on soft or heavy going the Fontwell favourite wins 39.4% (790 races), versus 38.9% on good or firmer (795 races). Check the going before you trust the market.
Trainers with the best Fontwell record (last 12 months)
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Strike rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary & Josh Moore | 63 | 10 | 15.9% |
| Chris Gordon | 37 | 10 | 27.0% |
| Neil Mulholland | 58 | 8 | 13.8% |
| Anthony Honeyball | 17 | 7 | 41.2% |
| Joe Tizzard | 16 | 6 | 37.5% |
Jockeys with the best Fontwell record (last 12 months)
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Strike rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Bowen | 24 | 7 | 29.2% |
| Freddie Gordon | 15 | 7 | 46.7% |
| Bryan Carver | 20 | 6 | 30.0% |
| Caoilin Quinn | 42 | 5 | 11.9% |
| Tom Cannon | 32 | 5 | 15.6% |
Trainer and jockey records: all Fontwell runners in the last 12 months, minimum 8 runs, from our settled-results database. Favourite strike-rate: every Fontwell race with a priced favourite, 2015 onwards. Most recent qualifying Fontwell winner in our data: Jack The Savage (GB) (9/2, 2026-06-10).
How our Fontwell tips are made
This isn't a tipster's opinion. The same engine that measures the records above scores every runner at Fontwell each morning — form, class, the draw, the going, trainer and jockey signals across 11 years of UK & Irish results — and publishes a rated pick for every race before the off. Win or lose, every selection is logged on our public track record (verified 34.4% on max-bet selections).
Fontwell tips — FAQs
What are today's Fontwell tips?
There's no racing at Fontwell today. When Fontwell next races, our model publishes a rated pick for every race before the off — get them free on Telegram.
How often does the favourite win at Fontwell?
The SP favourite has won 39.1% of races at Fontwell across 1,585 races in our settled-results database. That's why we rate every runner rather than backing the market blind.
Which trainers do best at Fontwell?
Over the last 12 months the leading yard at Fontwell is Gary & Josh Moore (10 wins from 63 runners, 15.9%). The full trainer and jockey breakdown is above.