Fontwell Horse Racing Result Report — 22 September 2026

The action at Fontwell in West Sussex, UK, on 22 September 2026, saw six competitive races held on a good surface. For those following the Fontwell results, the day provided a blend of short-priced success and significant upsets. Our Fontwell race results 22 September 2026 summary and Fontwell report below detail the key performances from the turf meeting.

Meeting Statistics

• A total of 35 runners took to the turf over the course of the six-race card, averaging 5.8 runners per race.
• Favourite strike rate: 33%.
• Biggest-priced winner: Royal Sapphire (IRE) at 21.00 in the Free Tips On attheraces.com Juvenile Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race).

Race-by-Race Results

• 2:12 – Download The At The Races App Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (17.5f): Winner: Virtual Rock (IRE) (Shane Fenelon, Des Donovan, 2.20). 2nd: Goodwin Face (FR) (5.50, 2L); 3rd: Tilehurst (GB) (4.00, 10L).
• 2:47 – Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (19.5f): Winner: Tapley (GB) (Caoilin Quinn, Gary & Josh Moore, 3.50). 2nd: Lermoos Legend (GB) (3.50, 3L); 3rd: Jet Smart (IRE) (4.50, 9L).
• 3:22 – Free Tips On attheraces.com Juvenile Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (17.5f): Winner: Royal Sapphire (IRE) (I. J. Power, Jennie Candlish, 21.00). 2nd: Houndswood Willow (IRE) (8.00, 4.25L); 3rd: Rum Diamond (GB) (1.80, 1L).
• 3:57 – attheraces.com/marketmovers Handicap Hurdle (21.5f): Winner: Motazzen (IRE) (Brendan Powell, Henrietta C Knight, 4.00). 2nd: Prairie Diamond (IRE) (13.00, 3.5L); 3rd: Siam Park (IRE) (4.50, 16L).
• 4:32 – Free Bets On attheraces.com Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (26f): Winner: Yes Day (IRE) (Jonjo O'Neill Jr., Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill, 3.00). 2nd: Ballynaheer (IRE) (12.00, 7L); 3rd: Flashy Boy (IRE) (2.00, 1.5L).
• 5:07 – Free Race Replays On attheraces.com Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle (17.5f): Winner: No Mean Feat (IRE) (James Davies, Simon Hodgson, 12.00). 2nd: Winston's Oath (IRE) (4.00, 0.5L); 3rd: Lucky In Taipan (IRE) (5.00, 15L).

Trainers & Jockeys on the Day

The training honours were shared throughout the afternoon, with Des Donovan, Gary & Josh Moore, Jennie Candlish, Henrietta C Knight, and Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill each saddling one winner.

In the saddle, Shane Fenelon, Caoilin Quinn, I. J. Power, Brendan Powell, and Jonjo O'Neill Jr. all recorded one victory apiece.

Insight

The meeting at Fontwell proved to be a challenging day for punters relying on the market, with a favourite strike rate of 33%. While the card opened with the victory of Virtual Rock, the market was subsequently shaken up by the biggest-priced winner of the day, Royal Sapphire, who defied odds of 21.00 to score in the third race.

Other notable favourites were turned over in the later stages, including the 2.00 shot Flashy Boy, who finished third in the 4:32, and Winston's Oath, who had to settle for second in the final race of the day.

For full race breakdowns, including complete finishing orders and sectional times, please visit our full results page.