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2:47 Fontwell

Tuesday 22 September 2026 ·4 runners KTB Selection: Tapley · 65/100

A small but competitive Class 4 handicap chase at Fontwell over 2m3f104y brings together four smart performers, all unproven on the prevailing ground. The KTB Fit Scores highlight a clear top three, headed by Tapley on 65, with Jet Smart on 57 and Lermoos Legend on 52, while American Land sits on 49. With no obvious front-runner in a steadily-run, tactical affair, the ability to produce a late effort from a handy position looks set to be decisive.

How the race shapes up

The pace shape lacks a leader and points to a steadily-run, tactical race in which being handy will pay dividends. All four runners are typically held up and produce their effort late, so the key question is which horse can time its run best as the field bunches up turning for home. With little early pace on offer the race is likely to be decided in the final half-mile rather than through sustained pressure from the front.

The KTB Fit ranking

1Tapley KTB Selection65/100

Form 2313-4 · Gary & Josh Moore · Caoilin Quinn

Tapley is a high-class performer with a solid career record and proven ability to win at this track from three runs. He drops back in trip today having last run over further and remains unproven on the current ground. The Gary and Josh Moore yard hold an 18% strike rate here from 158 runs while Caoilin Quinn has limited experience at Fontwell. His recent form of 2313-4 includes a win and two placed efforts last season, confirming he retains useful ability at this level. Usually held up, he produces his effort late and the tactical nature of this small field should suit. Having scored here previously, he arrives as the KTB Selection with the strongest Fit Score of 65.
2Jet Smart57/100

Form 11-222 · Dean Summersby · Bryan Carver

Jet Smart is a smart performer who arrives in excellent form after three straight seconds and looks well treated on his best efforts. He drops back in trip having been campaigned over longer distances lately and has yet to win at this range. The Dean Summersby yard has a solid 22% strike rate at Fontwell from nine runs, while Bryan Carver boasts an 18% strike rate at the track from 73 rides. Recent form of 11-222 underlines his consistency and he remains unproven on the ground. Usually held up and producing his effort late, he should be suited by the steadily-run affair. With a KTB Fit Score of 57 he is the clear second choice.
3Lermoos Legend52/100

Form 2-7322 · Mickey Bowen · Sean Bowen

Lermoos Legend is a smart performer who has won at this track and at today's trip. Recent form of 2-7322 shows consistent placed efforts and the yard's 19% strike rate at Fontwell adds some encouragement. The Mickey Bowen yard posts a 19% strike rate here from 16 runs and Sean Bowen has a 19% strike rate at Fontwell from 153 rides. He remains unproven on this ground, which is the main question mark. Usually held up and producing his effort late, he should relish the tactical nature of the race. His KTB Fit Score of 52 keeps him firmly in the mix.
4American Land49/100

Form 1442-P · Joe Tizzard · Brendan Powell

American Land is a smart performer who has won at today's trip and arrives with solid recent form including two seconds this year. He was well held on his only previous visit to Fontwell though and has never raced on this sort of ground. The Joe Tizzard yard has a 20% strike rate here from 97 runs while Brendan Powell has a 13% strike rate at Fontwell from 399 rides. Usually held up, he is dropping in class with a KTB Fit Score of 49.

KTB verdict

Tapley stands out as the KTB Selection. He possesses high-class ability, a proven record at Fontwell, and the highest Fit Score in a field where all runners are unproven on the ground. His late-run style aligns well with the expected steadily-run, tactical race. Jet Smart and Lermoos Legend are the main dangers, both in strong recent form and with yard stats that offer encouragement at this venue, while American Land is likely to find at least one too good.

KTB Selection Tapley

This is the narrative read of the 2:47 Fontwell. For the live card — runner-by-runner stats, the full Fit Score breakdown and current odds — see the Fontwell racecard. Every result we hold for the track is on the Fontwell results & records page. New here? How KTB works explains the Fit Score and why we publish both.

Questions about this race

Which horse has won at Fontwell before?

Tapley has won here from three runs and Lermoos Legend has also won here from three runs.

How many of these runners are proven on the prevailing ground?

None of the four runners have previous experience of this ground and all remain unproven.

Which trainer has the strongest strike rate at Fontwell in this race?

Dean Summersby has a 22% strike rate at Fontwell from nine runs, the highest of the trainers represented.

What does the pace shape suggest for race tactics?

The race lacks a leader and is likely to be a steadily-run, tactical affair where being handy pays.

Which horse is dropping in class?

American Land is dropping in class.

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