Fontwell tips: Paul Nicholls double with As De Mee and Movewiththetimes

Although what Movewiththetimes beat is questionable, the front two pulled nine lengths clear of the field and there was lots to like about the way in which the son of Presenting knuckled down to get the job done.

It was a performance which suggested Movewiththetimes needed keeping firmly onside and, with Barry Geraghty in the saddle, he can take this en route to better things.

Fergal Mael Duin weighted to retain crown

Fergal Mael Duin has a good record fresh, so can make a winning debut for trainer Colin Tizzard to land back-to-back runnings of the 2m 5f handicap chase (14:10).

The eight-year-old won this 12 months ago when only having to be driven clear to score by 4 1/2 lengths off a mark of 117.

Fergal Mael Duin failed to sparkle in two subsequent outings, but is now able to race off just 3lb higher as a result.

His last five runs after a break read 32231, suggesting that first time up out undoubtedly the best time to catch Fergal Mael Duin.

Chartbreaker each-way value

In the 2m 5f handicap hurdle (14:45), Chartbreaker looks on a potentially handy mark and decent each-way value in a wide-open contest.

The gelding showed some useful form over the obstacles when trained by Paul Nicholls, winning at the third time of asking at Kempton before going on to finish a solid third on handicap debut at the same venue off a mark of 126.

Chartbreaker is now able to race off 2lb lower, running really when when runner-up on the level last time out at Sandown on his third start for new handler Chris Gordon.

It makes the five-year-old look weighted to run a big race, especially as he remains unexposed and open to further progress after just four starts over hurdles.

Fontwell tips for October 19

13.40: Movewiththetimes (NB)
14.10: Fergal Mael Duin
14.45: Chartbreaker (E/W)
15.20: As De Mee (NAP)
15.55: Flash Crash
16.30: Versifier
17.00: Earth Lady

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