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Fontwell & Yarmouth Racing Live: Key Contenders & Seasonal Implications

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Fontwell and Yarmouth host packed racing cards Wednesday, with Quadrillion, Shushu, and Granny Hawkins leading the charge. At Yarmouth, the QuinnBet Maiden Fillies’ Stakes kicks off, featuring Quadrillion (third at Newmarket, second to Alparslan) and Shushu (Haydock runner-up, poised for extra distance). Both fillies carry strong pedigrees, though Yimmna (€650k yearling purchase) and Starlight (Lass) lurk as market threats.

Fontwell’s Trevor Schooley Handicap Hurdle sees Granny Hawkins (three straight wins) aim for a four-timer, while Almuhit (Punchestown fourth) and Sun Joy (Ludlow winner) vie for podium spots. The Royal Ascot-on-Sky Handicap at Yarmouth highlights Sprightly Dance (Wolverhampton winner, Chelmsford fourth) as a handicap debutant, alongside Cavolo Nero (blinkers) and gelded Padua (Haydock victor).

Fontwell’s 4.00pm Special John and Yarmouth’s 2.30pm Viscountess Nelson (Henderson/Bowen) add depth. With 11 runners in Yarmouth’s Royal Ascot race, Sprightly Dance’s form and Granny Hawkins’ consistency stand out as season-defining narratives.