Fakenham Racecard - 16th October 2020

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SKY SPORTS RACING RACEDAY FRIDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2020

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WELCOME I am delighted to welcome the owners, trainers, horses, jockeys, BHA officials, professional staff and all of the dedicated and loyal casual staff to today’s Racing Behind Closed Doors race meeting.

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We live and work in strange times and we must adhere to the strict governmental controls that are in place to safeguard us all, but at least we are racing today.

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THIS AFTERNOON’S OFFICIALS FRIDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2020 CHIEF STEWARD: TONY McGLONE STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR: IAN COMER STEWARD: SALLY LYONS ASSISTANT STEWARD: BETHANY DOWSWELL RACEDAY ASSISTANT: KATE HANSON CLERK OF THE SCALES: JEREMY LIND JUDGE: PAUL CHAMPION STARTERS: WILLIAM JARDINE, KIERAN O’SHEA MEDICAL OFFICERS: Dr. PIERS REINHOLD, Dr. FIONA VIRGO & Dr. NICOLA WALLACE-KING VETERINARY SURGEONS: MR. DAVID FENELEY, MR. TOBY KEMBLE & MISS ANN KENT VETERINARY OFFICER: SALLY TAYLOR EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS: ELIZABETH BUDDEN, LOUISE SHERIDEN, JOHN BRAMHILL, BEN FORD, SARAH DUNCAN AUCTIONEER: JONATHAN FRYER COMMENTATOR: DEREK THOMPSON HEAD GROUNDSMAN: MATTHEW KING PHOTOGRAPHER: ADRIAN JUDD

LAST TIME AT FAKENHAM

Fakenham RACECOURSE

Friday 13th March 2020

Fine conditions and good ground set the scene for our final meeting of the curtailed 2019/20 season back in March, so it was no surprise to see some smart winners from the six races and six different yards in the winners’ enclosure.

The meeting began with the two-mile R.W.B. Still Brushing At 86 Claiming Hurdle and the Olly Murphy-trained Swaffham Bulbeck was sent off an odds-on favourite in the five-runner field. Ridden by 7lb claimer Callum McKinnes, the six-year-old tracked his closest market rival, the Jamie Snowden-trained Coole Well, for much of the contest before being shaken up on the approach to the last. He quickened well and powered clear of his rival in the closing stages for a comfortable three and a half length victory.

Jockey Jonathan Burke was the big winner of our final meeting of last season, recording a double on the day starting with Onefortheroadtom, who edged out Echiquier to win the Prince Carlton Handicap Chase, run over three miles and a qualifier for the Challenger Staying

Chase Series. Owned by JP McManus and trained by Harry Fry, Onefortheroadtom jumped well throughout the contest and after the grey had gone head to head with Echiquier from the home turn, he pulled out just enough to beat his brave opponent by a neck.

Burke’s second winner of the day came

in the Country Food Trust Fakenham Silver Cup Handicap Hurdle over two miles, where the Alan King-trained Nebuchadnezzar broke his maiden tag and defeated the smart veteran, Movie Legend, by a length in a thrilling contest.

Always close to the pace, the fiveyear-old jumped and travelled strongly before hitting the front two out where his rival’s mistake could well have made the difference between winning and losing.

Nebuchadnezzar kept on stoutly after turning for home and despite the best efforts of Movie Legend, who stayed on strongly, Burke’s mount recorded his first win on a racecourse.

Medalla De Oro was a cosy winner of the third race on the card – the Robert Case Memorial Conditional Jockeys’ Maiden Hurdle under the excellent 10lb claimer, Jamie Neild. The Harry Whittingtontrained six-year-old was keen through the early stages of the race, but began to settle once he hit the front after just three hurdles. He was never really challenged from there on in and Whittington’s charge stayed on strongly to win by almost three lengths.

Another 10lb claimer, Nathan Brennan, gave a superb ride to the Henry Olivertrained Corri Lindo in the Walter Wales Memorial Handicap Hurdle, coming from last to first over the two-mile, four-furlong trip. Despite a couple of sketchy leaps from the ten-year-old through the contest, he made good headway three from home and burst through to lead approaching the last. His closest challenger, Present Chief, couldn’t go with him on the run in and Corri Lindo stretched two and a half lengths clear at the line.

Closing out the card, Full Irish was a very comfortable winner of the Robert Hoare Memorial Open Hunters’ Chase for trainer David Phelan and jockey Jack Andrews.

Held up in midfield for much of the three miles, the nine-year-old travelled and jumped easily, cruising up to challenge approaching the last. Only requiring pushing along to take the lead on the run in to the line, he mastered Buck Dancing more easily than the winning distance may have suggested and he could certainly be a Hunter Chaser to follow as this season progresses.

About two miles (2m 3yds)

FIRST RACE 1.00

THE WATCH FAKENHAM REPLAYS ON attheraces.com CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ SELLING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2731, 2nd £905, 3rd £453, 4th £296, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280.

(Penalty Value £3582.35)

KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (15-20): Olly Murphy (28 wins from 117 runners, 24%) runs TAHAN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (5 wins from 41 runners, 12%) runs KAPDAD Weightwatcher: THE TWISLER won off a handicap mark of 116, his rating is now down 5lb to 111.

Longest Traveller: THE TWISLER trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 239 miles.

Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

no

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horse

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

DOUX PRETENDER (FR) (503) (£6000) 2/115P/3-

Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Lynnka (FR) (Passing Sale (FR)) O M.T.Hughes & Charles Pogson B J. Uzel, V. Uzel & M. Duterte

age

st-lb

7 11-12

Charlie Todd J Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield T

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful novice hurdler, successful twice at up to 21.6f. Ran to similar level sent chasing when last seen 16 months ago and has first run for yard since leaving Nicky Henderson back over timber. TFRHHHII BHA126

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THE TWISLER (70) (£6000) 66025-5 D Br B g Motivator - Panna (Polish Precedent (USA)) O Mrs Tor Hodsoll B Lord Halifax

8 10-11

Harry Reed (3) J Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored twice during 2018/19 campaign and dispelled handful of lesser efforts at Doncaster in December.

Shaped as if better for the run on reappearance and remains on a workable mark in this sphere. TFRHHHHI BHA111

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SKEAPING (21) (£6000) 3233-66 CD Br B g Excellent Art - Gale Green (Galileo (IRE)) O Mr P. W. Middleton B Dunchurch Lodge Stud Company

7 10-10

Kevin Brogan (7) J Phil Middleton, Aylesbury T Equine America Ltd (Cortaflex) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner in 2019, but failed to fire on return at Stratford and possibly still needed the run when well beaten at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago. Won this race last year and the cheekpieces go back on. TFRHHHII BHA110

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KAPDAD (FR) (683) (£6000) 232/200/Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Reveries (FR) (Montjeu (IRE)) O Mr G. L. Moore B S.A.S. Ecurie Arcanes SAS

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10-8

Tom Cheesman J Gary Moore, Horsham T K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in 3 juvenile hurdles in 2018 and test of speed over 2m at Plumpton prevented him from opening his account 8 months later. Well held both starts since and returns from 22 months off the track. TFRHHIII BHA108

5

RAASHDY (IRE) (12) (£6000) 305-P05 D Br B g Intikhab (USA) - Maghya (IRE) (Mujahid (USA)) O Mr R. Naylor B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

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10-8

Lewis Stones (3) J Sam England, Guiseley T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran better than for a while but still a fair way below his best when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Kelso 12 days ago. Needs keeping an eye on in the betting for shrewd stable.

TFRHHHII BHA108 (-3)

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TAHAN (IRE) (10) (£6000) 0/04PBr B g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Reehan (USA) (Bernardini (USA)) O Ready Steady Go B Degner Ltd

5

10-3

Fergus Gregory (3) J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a positive start for new yard when second of 13 in handicap at Lingfield (AW) 10 days ago.

Switches back over timber and has to be taken seriously on first start in this sphere for over a year. TFRHHHHH BHA103

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LINGUINE (FR) (25) (£6000) 0224-00 Br Ch g Linngari (IRE) - Amerissage (USA) (Rahy (USA)) O Mr A. Rennison B Mr Rupert Plersch

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10-0

Charlie Price J Dai Williams, Market Rasen T

TIMEFORM VIEW On a lengthy losing run and returned with pair of tame displays at Southwell and Warwick recently. Hard to make a case for, even with a visor tried for the first time here.

TFRHHIII BHA99

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INEXORABLE (61) (£6000) 600-0P0 Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Princess Amelia (IRE) (Luso) O Mr Danny Ablott B Mrs J. Chapman

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10-0

Alexander Thorne J Olly Williams, Market Rasen T

TIMEFORM VIEW In frame twice in bumpers but no promise over hurdles, looking no easy ride in first-time blinkers at Market Rasen when last seen 2 months ago. Makes no appeal from well out of the handicap. TFRHIIII BHA82

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KILCARAGH BOY (IRE) (290) (£6000) 200350- D 11 10-0 Br B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Histologie (FR) (Quart de Vin (FR)) Philip Armson (7) J O Mr R. J. Armson Richard Armson, Melbourne T B M. Phelan

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who’s on a very long losing run and makes no appeal on return from well out of the handicap.

TFRHIIII BHA70 DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2019: SKEAPING 6 10 4 Luca Morgan 4-1 (Phil Middleton) 6 ran

Visor worn first time by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8.

Stewards Note: TAHAN: Following its run on 6/10/2020 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Doux Pretender (FR), 7-2 The Twisler, 5-1 Tahan (IRE), 11-2 Raashdy (IRE), 7-1 Kapdad (FR), 12-1 Skeaping, 33-1 Linguine (FR), 100-1 Inexorable, 300-1 Kilcaragh Boy (IRE)

Olly Murphy enjoys plenty of success here and his TAHAN shaped with plenty of promise on his first start on these shores when runner-up at Lingfield 10 days ago. That should’ve blown away PLAY SMARTER any cobwebs, and he’s taken to make his first start over timber since June last year a winning one. The Twisler heads up the dangers, ahead of Raashdy.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TAHAN (IRE) 2.THE TWISLER 3.RAASHDY (IRE)

BEST TURNED OUT A prize of £50 will be given to the stable lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. A memento will be presented to the winning connections of this race by Racecourse Chairman Ian Mason.

TODAY’S SPONSORS

The Directors of Fakenham Racecourse Limited thank

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H.B.L.B. PRIZE MONEY The Horserace Betting Levy Board Prize Money Scheme provides for the inclusion of £36,100 added money for this race meeting.

FAKENHAM RACECOURSE PHOTOGRAPHER The official photographer on this course is:

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SECOND RACE 1.35

Two miles about five furlongs (2m 5f 44yds)

THE SKY SPORTS RACING MARES’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Mares’ Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total race value £8035 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3269, 2nd £1083, 3rd £542, 4th £299.

(Penalty Value £4288.68) Weights lowered 2lbs.

KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (15-20): Stuart Edmunds (11 wins from 30 runners, 37%) runs DEPUTY’S OSCAR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Twiston-Davies (4 wins from 17 runners, 24%) runs BIT ON THE SIDE Longest Traveller: JUBILYMPICS trained by Emma Lavelle, Marlborough, 182 miles.

Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

no

1

horse

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

DEPUTY’S OSCAR (IRE) (314) 03/1142- D

Br B m Oscar (IRE) - Shesourpresent (IRE) O Horwood Harriers Partnership B P. Molloy

age

st-lb

7 11-12

Ciaran Gethings J Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell T Fences Farm S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual novice hurdle winner at Market Rasen upon her return last season and ran well in handicaps after. Winning pointer with plenty of size about her so lots to like ahead of chase debut.

TFRHHHHH BHA122

2

BIT ON THE SIDE (IRE) (27) 45P-113 D BF

Br B m Presenting - Tara Rose O Jimmy & Susie Wenman B J. & S. Wenman

5 11-10

Sam Twiston-Davies J Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner at 21f over hurdles this term (including on return). No surprise if she does just as well over fences given the yard and does have race-fitness on her side.

TFRHHHHI BHA120

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JUBILYMPICS (25) 30263-6 D Br B m Kapgarde (FR) - Pepite de Soleil (FR) O HOE RACING B C. R. Whittaker

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11-6

James Bowen J Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who lurks on a good mark if taking to chasing at the first time of TFRHHHII BHA116 asking, last month’s Warwick return likely to have brought her on plenty.

4

LIFFEYDALE DREAMER (IRE) (14) 0P0-210

Br B m Azamour (IRE) - Owega Dale (IRE) O Worcester Racing Club and Partner B Sean Murphy

5

11-0

Jonathan England J Sam England, Guiseley T

TIMEFORM VIEW Right back on her game for new yard, winning 22f Cartmel novice hurdle in July. Found it tougher back in a handicap (off this mark) next time though and has work to do on chase bow. TFRHHHII BHA110 (-1) DECLARED RUNNERS 4

2019:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Deputy’s Oscar (IRE), 15-8 Bit On The Side (IRE), 4-1 Jubilympics, 12-1 Liffeydale Dreamer (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

DEPUTY’S OSCAR is a lightly-raced winning pointer with plenty of size about her, so the case for her now switched to chasing is a strong one. She can make a successful return for the second season running, with Bit On The Side the danger.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DEPUTY’S OSCAR (IRE) 2.BIT ON THE SIDE (IRE) 3.JUBILYMPICS

BEST TURNED OUT A prize of £50 will be given to the stable lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. A memento will be presented to the winning connections of this race by Racecourse Chairman Ian Mason.

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Two miles about four furlongs (2m 4f 1yd)

THIRD RACE 2.10

THE CHAMPIONS DAY ON SKY SPORTS RACING ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £8299 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4110, 2nd £1362, 3rd £681, 4th £340.

(Penalty Value £5392.70)

KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (15-20): Olly Murphy (28 wins from 117 runners, 24%) runs HERE COMES JOHNY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (12 wins from 25 runners, 48%) runs SWITCH HITTER Longest Traveller: SWITCH HITTER trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 242 miles.

Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

no

1

horse

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

ELMDALE (FR) (342) 3/2F2-

S Sponsor

age

st-lb

6 10-12

Br Gr g Martaline - Victoire Jaguine (FR) O Mr R. J. Rexton B Mr Herve Tibeuf

Sam Twiston-Davies J Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Martaline gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (winner up to 19f in France) Danseur Jaguen. Placed all 3 completed starts in Irish points (latest Nov 2019). TFRHHHII BHA-

2

HERE COMES JOHNY (IRE) (20) P/01-2 BF

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Strike An Ark (IRE) O Foxtrot Racing: Here Comes Johny B Mr B. Cawley

5 10-12

Aidan Coleman J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S

TIMEFORM VIEW Speedy pedigree by NH standards but off mark in Irish points at third attempt in February.

Promising start under Rules when second in a bumper at Market Rasen last month.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

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IRISH SOVEREIGN (IRE) (219) 6-

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Magdoodle (IRE) O Mrs S. J. Humphrey B Mrs Anne Doyle

5 10-12

James Best J Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Little promise in Huntingdon bumper on debut in March. Steps up in trip for hurdles TFRHHIII BHAbow.

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SWITCH HITTER (IRE) (345) 1/5-

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Country Time (IRE) O Hills of Ledbury Ltd B Liam Norris

5 10-12

Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW £120,000 buy after winning sole outing in points. Needed experience when fifth of 12 in a Chepstow TFRHHHHI BHAbumper on Rules debut 11 months ago and improvement should be forthcoming now hurdling.

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THE WEASEL (IRE) (305) 4Br Ch g Vinnie Roe (IRE) - Countess of Milan (IRE) O Neil Mulholland Racing Club B William Neville

6 10-12

Harry Reed (3) J Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth of 6 in bumper at Ffos Las on debut in December. Off since.

TFRHHHII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 5

2019: RED FORCE ONE 4 10 12 Harry Cobden 13-8 (Paul Nicholls) 6 ran

Stewards Note: SWITCH HITTER: Following its run on 6/11/2019 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Here Comes Johny (IRE), 2-1 Switch Hitter (IRE), 4-1 Elmdale (FR), 14-1 The Weasel (IRE), 40-1 Irish Sovereign (IRE)

Having landed an Irish point in February, HERE COMES JOHNY offered plenty to work on when runner-up in a Market Rasen bumper 3 weeks ago and looks the one to beat now hurdling.

PLAY SMARTER Switch Hitter was a £120,000 purchase after a win between the flags and he won’t lack for fitness on hurdles debut representing Paul Nicholls, so he’s feared most.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HERE COMES JOHNY (IRE) 2.SWITCH HITTER (IRE) 3.ELMDALE (FR)

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BEST TURNED OUT A prize of £50 will be given to the stable lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. A memento will be presented to the winning connections of this race by Racecourse Chairman Ian Mason.

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About three miles (3m 38yds)

FOURTH RACE 2.40

THE BREEDERS’ CUP ON SKY SPORTS RACING NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6736, 2nd £2232, 3rd £1117, 4th £558.

(Penalty Value £8837.28)

KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (15-20): Olly Murphy (28 wins from 117 runners, 24%) runs SKANDIBURG Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Olly Murphy (3 wins from 37 runners, 8%) runs SKANDIBURG Longest Traveller: CANYON CITY trained by N King, Burderop, 190 miles.

Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

no

1

horse

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

YOUNG WOLF (IRE) (24) 131-121 D

age

st-lb

7 11-12

Br B g Vinnie Roe (IRE) - Missy O’Brien (IRE) O Mrs Gay Smith B Peter Magnier

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T Wasdell Group, Ashford Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improving young staying chaser who resumed winning ways in 25.4f Warwick handicap 3 weeks ago, pressing on for home early but digging deep. More to come from him and this looks a good opportunity. TFRHHHHH BHA142

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CANYON CITY (236) 1466P3- C Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Colorado Dawn O A Whyte, J Bone, D Nott & B Smith B Meon Valley Stud

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11-2

Bryony Frost J Neil King, Burderop T

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler (successful on last 2 visits to Fakenham). Makes a rather belated debut over fences after 7 months off and his record fresh isn’t too inspiring.

TFRHHHII BHA138

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SKANDIBURG (FR) (218) 01/2110- C D

6

11-2

Aidan Coleman J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T McCoy Contractors S

Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Skandia (FR) O Kate & Andrew Brooks B Mr Emmanuel Leclerc

TIMEFORM VIEW Course bumper/hurdle winner who was much improved in handicaps last season, winning at Aintree and Cheltenham over 3m. Poor run in the Pertemps final start but a good chasing prospect. Had wind op. TFRHHHHI BHA138

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WOLF OF WINDLESHAM (IRE) (236) 5F0/2/B/6-

Br Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Al Amlah (USA) O Mr M. W. Lawrence B Joe and Edel Banahan

8

11-2

Ciaran Gethings J Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell T Fences Farm S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler at his best but lightly raced since 2016, offering a bit in jumpers’ bumper after 22 months off before the shutdown. Stamina to prove on chase bow and looks best watched. TFRHHHII BHA133 DECLARED RUNNERS 4

2019: REDZOR (IRE) 6 11 2 Bridget Andrews 6-1 (Dan Skelton) 5 ran

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 5-6 Young Wolf (IRE), 3-1 Skandiburg (FR), 6-1 Canyon City, 12-1 Wolf of Windlesham (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

YOUNG WOLF is an improving staying chaser to keep onside and can defy a 10lb penalty to make it 3 wins from 4 starts over fences this season. Useful-hurdler Skandiburg looks a good prospect for chases himself and could be set for a big run at the first time of asking if ready to roll.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.YOUNG WOLF (IRE) 2.SKANDIBURG (FR) 3.CANYON CITY

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BEST TURNED OUT A prize of £50 will be given to the stable lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. A memento will be presented to the winning connections of this race by Racecourse Chairman Ian Mason.

ABBREVIATIONS BF—Beaten Favourite. B—Brought Down. C—Course Winner. D—Distance Winner.

F—Fell. P—Pulled Up. R—Refused. S—Slipped Up. U—Unseated.

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions.

A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed.

Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.

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Two miles about four furlongs (2m 4f 1yd)

FIFTH RACE 3.10

THE CHAMPIONS DAY FORM STUDY ON attheraces.com/ascot HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Fakenham Double Up Bonus Race)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4260, 2nd £1411, 3rd £706, 4th £353, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280.

(Penalty Value £5588.28)

KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (15-20): Mrs L Wadham (18 wins from 65 runners, 28%) runs ICONIC SKY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (5 wins from 41 runners, 12%) runs ESPION DE SAFLO Longest Traveller: FLINTROCK trained by N King, Burderop, 190 miles.

Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

no

1

horse

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

MERCIAN PRINCE (IRE) (25) 0P-1240 D

age

st-lb

9 11-13

Br B g Midnight Legend - Bongo Fury (FR) O Mr Paul Murphy B P. Murphy

Eddie Edge (10) J Amy Murphy, Newmarket T Amy Murphy Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made winning return in a novice hurdle at Bangor in July. Good second in chase at Uttoxeter later that month but posted a couple of lesser efforts and now back hurdling in bid to spark revival. TFRHHHII BHA121

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CARYS’ COMMODITY (54) 2U461-4

5 11-12

Br B g Fame And Glory - Native Sunrise (IRE) O Mrs Fitri Hay B Little Lodge Farm & Mr & Mrs TWR Chugg

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T Wasdell Group, JMH Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season with success in 19f Catterick maiden. Better than bare result on return/handicap debut at Cartmel (25.4f) in August. Better to come back down in trip. On the shortlist.

TFRHHHHH BHA120

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A LITTLE CHAOS (IRE) (573) 540116/- C

Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Marias Dream (IRE) O The Garratt Family B R. Cody

6 11-12

Ciaran Gethings J Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell T Fences Farm S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual novice winner in 2018/19, including over 2m here, but missed the whole of last season.

Unexposed but market perhaps the best guide to expectations after such a lengthy absence. TFRHHHII BHA120

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ICONIC SKY (908) 351231//- C Br Gr m Sixties Icon - Kentucky Sky O The Sky Partnership B Mr T. Wood

7 11-11

Maxime Tissier (5) J Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a pair of Market Rasen handicaps in spring 2018 but hasn’t been seen since then so could only really consider if the betting speaks strongly in her favour.

TFRHHIII BHA119

5

CHIEFTAIN’S CHOICE (IRE) (44) 140-264 BF

Br B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Fairy Native (IRE) O Curzon House Partnership & Friends B Frank Motherway

11 11-10

Danny Cook J Kevin Frost, Newark T Kevin Frost Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple winner in handicap hurdles and posted a good runner-up effort on his reappearance. Not seen to best effect at Hexham last time and likely still in form.

TFRHHHII BHA118

6

FRICKA (16) 2/61F-24 D Br B m Sulamani (IRE) - Distant Florin O Mr Clive Dennett B Clive Dennett

7

11-9

Graham Carson (7) J Anthony Carson, Newmarket T Raising The Standards S

TIMEFORM VIEW Gifted easy lead when landing 19.5f mares’ maiden at Huntingdon last autumn. Not disgraced in comeback outings over 2m and 25f last month but it’s hard to argue she looks well handicapped. TFRHHHII BHA117

7

TAYZAR (9) 3/P66-11 D Br B g Kayf Tara - Matilda Too (IRE) O Mr C. D. Carr B Mr D. Carr

9

11-8

(in 7lb ex)

Theo Gillard (7) J Ruth Jefferson, Malton T

TIMEFORM VIEW Wind op has had a positive effect, winning at Warwick and Sedgefield under Theo Gillard in recent weeks. Not obviously well treated under a penalty but much respected in current mood. TFRHHHHI BHA109 (+6)

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XCITATIONS (266) 565F30Br B g Universal (IRE) - Bonnet’s Pieces O G. Libson,D. Bayliss,T. Davies & P. Sly B Mrs P. Sly

5

11-7

Paul O’Brien (3) J Pam Sly, Peterborough T Pam Sly Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed promise in bumpers/over hurdles last season. Unexposed and an interesting runner for a yard which had a handicap hurdle winner at Huntingdon on Tuesday.

TFRHHHHI BHA115

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ECLAT DES MOTTES (FR) (34) 6240-P0

Br B g Poliglote - Sun des Mottes (FR) O Bishop, Bowkley, Parker, Dee and Davis B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Des Mottes

6

11-6

James Best J Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T FBC Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORM VIEW Downpatrick maiden hurdle winner for Willie Mullins in 2018 but proved disappointing on the whole last year and has continued that theme for current yard, blinkers making no difference last time. TFRHHIII BHA114

10 ESPION DE SAFLO (FR) (239) 44/4FP3Br B g Princeton (FR) - Neacoddes (FR) O Avery, Hodges, Moorhead, Collins & Prtnr B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Domaine de Baune et al

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11-5

Joshua Moore J Gary Moore, Horsham T K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful and progressive over hurdles in France but hasn’t fared so well for current yard, finishing remote third in Huntingdon chase when last seen in February. Back hurdling on return.

TFRHHIII BHA113

11 ANNIE ODDS (IRE) (40) 51/PP0-P Br Ch m Mahler - Taking My Time (IRE) O Pieces Of Eight Racing B Miss Joanne Mulcahy

6

11-0

James Bowen J Ali Stronge, Eastbury T Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 33/1 winner of a Clonmel maiden hurdle last February but yet to show anything for current yard.

TFRHIIII BHA108

12 BREAK THE RULES (43) 030-130 D Br Br f Aussie Rules (USA) - Fairy Slipper O Mr Robert P Clarke and Partners B Wood Farm Stud (Waresley)

4 10-13

Sam Twiston-Davies J Martin Smith, Newmarket T Martin Smith Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner who opened her account over hurdles in first-time cheekpieces at Southwell in July.

Disappointed in Southwell handicap early last month and has subsequently had wind surgery. TFRHHHII BHA107

13 BARTHOLOMEW J (IRE) (67) 63/B0-12 Br Ch g Fast Company (IRE) - Mana (IRE) O Nigel Hanger, Eric Jones & Partners B Bernard Colclough

6 10-12

Harry Cobden J Simon Pearce, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a good attitude when opening his account over timber in 12-runner 2m Southwell handicap (good) in July. Even better form when second over 20.5f back there since. Needs considering. TFRHHHHI BHA106

14 FLINTROCK (GER) (44) 05-5020 Br Br g Sinndar (IRE) - Four Roses (IRE) O Mr Guy Brook B Graf u. Grafin v.Stauffenberg

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10-9

Bryony Frost J Neil King, Burderop T ORIGINAL STYLE LTD S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hard to catch right and while he would have claims judged on Uttoxeter second in August, his latest effort at the same course left much to be desired. Engaged 5.05 Wincanton Thursday. TFRHHHII BHA103 DECLARED RUNNERS 14

2019: TRAPPER PEAK (IRE) 10 10 10 Billy Garritty 7-4 (Justin Landy) 9 ran

Blinkers worn by No. 5, 9, 14. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 12.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 12.

Stewards Note: A LITTLE CHAOS: Following its run on 23/3/2019 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Tayzar, 6-1 Carys’ Commodity, 8-1 Chieftain’s Choice (IRE), Bartholomew J (IRE), 10-1 Mercian Prince (IRE), 12-1 Xcitations, 14-1 A Little Chaos (IRE), 16-1 Fricka, Espion de Saflo (FR), 18-1 Iconic Sky, Break The Rules, Flintrock (GER), 40-1 Eclat des Mottes (FR), 66-1 Annie Odds (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

CARY’S COMMODITY shaped much better than the result when failing to stay 25f on his Cartmel reappearance and this unexposed sort looks worth siding with now dropping back in trip. Pam Sly had a winner at Huntingdon earlier in the week and the low-mileage Xcitations rates a possible threat on his return to action. Bartholomew J and the hat-trick seeking Tayzar are others to consider.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CARYS’ COMMODITY 2.XCITATIONS 3.BARTHOLOMEW J (IRE)

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SKY 415 | VIRGIN 535

About three miles (3m 38yds)

SIXTH RACE 3.40

THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Fakenham Double Up Bonus Race)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6692, 2nd £2236, 3rd £1119, 4th £559, 5th £299, 6th £289, 7th £280, 8th £280.

(Penalty Value £8814.08) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (15-20): Stuart Edmunds (11 wins from 30 runners, 37%) runs HEPIJEU Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (12 wins from 25 runners, 48%) runs FAVORITO BUCK’S Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2016 and 2019. The stable runs FAVORITO BUCK’S today.

Longest Traveller: FAVORITO BUCK’S trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 242 miles.

Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

no

1

horse

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

KILFILUM CROSS (IRE) (218) 4/3P422- D

age

9

Br Gr g Beneficial - Singh Street (IRE) O Andy Bell & Fergus Lyons B Mr James Carolan

st-lb

12-3

Mr Alex Edwards (3) J Henry Oliver, Abberley T Hatt Kitchens S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles chase winner who ended last term in tremendous order, finding only one too good for second successive season in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham. Ran well on return last year and respected again. TFRHHHHI BHA142

2

PRINCETON ROYALE (IRE) (41) 2/06P0-1 CD

Br Br g Royal Anthem (USA) - Shelikesitstraight (IRE) O Peter Beadles, Roy Clarke B Mr Brett Merry

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12-3

Bryony Frost J Neil King, Burderop T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran C&D winner who returned to form from out of the blue to spring a surprise after 7 months off at Stratford under this rider last month but now his task is to back that up. TFRHHHII BHA142

3

AS YOU LIKE (IRE) (47) 1230-12 D Br B or Br g Beneficial - Rubys Shadow (IRE) O Mr John P. McManus B Sean Reilly

9 11-12

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Rarely out of the money for the last 2 years and saw the extended 3m out well when making a winning return at Southwell in July. Creditable second at Perth since and he should remain competitive. TFRHHHII BHA137

4

FIXED RATE (41) 11/2P0-0 C Br B g Oasis Dream - Pretty Face O The Steeple Chasers B Juddmonte Farms Ltd

7

11-5

Harry Bannister J Charlie Mann, Upper Lambourn T Equestrian Surfaces Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who ran well to finish second from a 5lb higher mark on return at Aintree (19.9f) last December. However, out of sorts thereafter and fared no better on return at Stratford last month. TFRHHIII BHA130

5

FAVORITO BUCK’S (FR) (237) 416P2/3- D

Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Sangrilla (FR) O Mrs Johnny de la Hey B Mr J. Marquet & Mr E. Rouchvarger

8

11-5

Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who confirmed he retains his ability when third at Kempton in February. Returns with his yard flying at present and respected for all he’s usually campaigned at right-handed tracks. TFRHHHHH BHA130

6

ONE FORTY SEVEN (IRE) (41) 315-14P D

Br B g Beneficial - Still Bubbly (IRE) O Graham and Alison Jelley B Brendan Murphy

8

11-3

Sam Twiston-Davies J Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T Jelson Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to best when scoring on return at Southwell (20.4f) in July and not disgraced at Uttoxeter (26f) next time. Seemingly not 100% at Stratford since but present mark demands more in any case. TFRHHHII BHA128

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HEPIJEU (FR) (42) 22-0303 CD Br B g Palace Episode (USA) - Helenjeu O Mrs H. Woodhall B Mlle Francoise Perree

9

11-0

Ciaran Gethings J Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell T Fences Farm S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful 3 times over fences last term (twice here) but more miss than hit in handful of starts over fences/hurdles upon returning this summer. Return to this track needs to have a positive effect. TFRHHHII BHA125

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MR CAFFREY (20) PU25-50 D Br B g Duke of Marmalade (IRE) - Quest For Eternity (IRE) O R Trow, AP Barwell, CJ Sanders B Abergwaun Farms

8 10-11

Lee Edwards J Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T Carehome Selection Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful at second attempt over fences at Bangor last year, but more miss than hit since, struggling to get competitive at Market Rasen (21.4f) last month. Is at least back on last winning mark.

TFRHHHII BHA122

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9

SIR JACK YEATS (IRE) (21) 3162/2-4 CD

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Quadrennial (IRE) O Gowing’s Eleven B Mrs E. Costelloe

9

10-9

James Bowen J Richard Spencer, Newmarket T Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hunter chaser who ran well back in a handicap when 2 lengths fourth of 11 at Uttoxeter (3m) last month. Should give another good account from same mark.

TFRHHHII BHA120 2019: TOUCH KICK (IRE) 8 11 9 Harry Cobden 11-4 (Paul Nicholls) 6 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 9. Visor worn by No. 2, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 8.

Stewards Note: ONE FORTY SEVEN: Following its run on 5/9/2020 it was reported that the horse ran too soon.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Kilfilum Cross (IRE), 5-1 Favorito Buck’s (FR), 6-1 Princeton Royale (IRE), As You Like (IRE), 10-1 Sir Jack Yeats (IRE), 11-1 Hepijeu (FR), 12-1 One Forty Seven (IRE), 14-1 Mr Caffrey, 25-1 Fixed Rate

PLAY SMARTER

FAVORITO BUCK’S appeals as being on a workable mark and returns with his yard having hit the ground running, so he gets the nod to come out on top in an interesting contest. Last season’s Kim Muir runner-up Kilfilum Cross and Princeton Royale are others fancied to be in the mix.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FAVORITO BUCK’S (FR) 2.KILFILUM CROSS (IRE) 3.PRINCETON ROYALE (IRE)

FAKENHAM

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This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/owners-trainers/ If the winning horses in races 5 and 6 are trained by the same trainer, the winning owner of each race will get an extra £2000 added to their prize money. There must be at least eight horses that go to post in each of the two races for the bonus to be paid.

BEST TURNED OUT A prize of £50 will be given to the stable lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. A memento will be presented to the winning connections of this race by Racecourse Chairman Ian Mason.

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About two miles (2m 3yds)

SEVENTH RACE 4.10

THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £8299 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3993, 2nd £1334, 3rd £666, 4th £334, 5th £167.

(Penalty Value £5253.27)

KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (15-20): P W Middleton (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs MAWLOOD Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Jonjo O’Neill (3 wins from 24 runners, 12%) runs DRAGON SUN Longest Traveller: MEDALLA DE ORO trained by H Whittington, Sparsholt, 193 miles.

Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

no

1

horse

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

CORMIER (IRE) (12) P1 D

Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Scotch Bonnet (IRE) O Mr Dan Gilbert B Grangecon Stud

S Sponsor

age

4

st-lb

11-4

Danny Cook J Brian Ellison, Malton T Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW In top form on the level this summer and continued the good work when making second hurdles start a winning one in a refitted hood at Uttoxeter 12 days ago. More to come. TFRHHHHI BHA-

2

DEBBONAIR (IRE) (256)

Br B g Slade Power (IRE) - Bryanstown Girl (IRE) O Mr David Gibbons B Mr P. Delaney

4 10-12

Brendan Powell J Barry Brennan, Lambourn T K & M (Hauliers) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Brecon Hill, dam half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaserJulius Caesar. Fair on Flat (stays 1 1/4m) for Hugo Palmer.

TFRHHIII BHA-

3

DOUKAROV (FR) (16) 563-F53

Br B g Le Havre (IRE) - Landskia (FR) O Mr A. White B Mr Alain Jathiere

5 10-12

Sam Twiston-Davies J Sean Curran, Swindon T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair ex-French hurdler and easily best effort for current yard when third of 8 in a novice TFRHHHII BHA115 at Huntingdon 16 days ago. No reason to think he’s any better than that.

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DRAGON SUN (132)

4 10-12

Br Ch g Pivotal - Moon Sister (IRE) O Mrs Fitri Hay B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T Wasdell Group, JMH Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dam half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3m) Tarxien. Fairly useful on Flat for Richard Hannon, stays 1m. Below form last time but has joined a top NH yard, TFRHHHHI BHA-

5

FOYLESIDEVIEW (IRE) (24) P0

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Showerproof O Paul Baker Wendy Summers Duncan Wood B Corrin Stud

8 10-12

James Best J Harry Chisman, Stow-on-the-Wold T

TIMEFORM VIEW Moderate Flat maiden in younger days and no impact both hurdles starts of late.

TFRHIIII BHA-

6

HAWK WIND (IRE) (-)

Br B g Dubai Destination (USA) - The Legislator (IRE) O E Nicolson, V Embiricos & A Embiricos B Michael J. Phillips

5 10-12

Bryony Frost J Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water T Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart S

TIMEFORM VIEW €20,000 3-y-o, Dubai Destination gelding. Dam, maiden hurdler/once-raced chaser (stayed 2 3/4m), half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Red Square Lady.

TFRHHHII BHA-

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MAWLOOD (IRE) (24) 200-F Br B g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Kalaatah (USA) O P Middleton, M Lowther B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

4 10-12

James Bowen J Phil Middleton, Aylesbury T Equine America Ltd (Cortaflex) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Regressive in bumpers and fell 4 out on hurdling debut at Warwick. Hard to make a case for.

TFRHHIII BHA-

8

MEDALLA DE ORO (94) 1-22 CD BF

Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Nyarhini O The Rogues Gallery B Hascombe and Valiant Studs

6 10-12

Jamie Neild (10) J Harry Whittington, Sparsholt T Webbswood S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner who made a bright start to hurdling, following a successful debut with an excellent second at Southwell. Failed to land the odds there last time but given a break. Hood on. TFRHHHHH BHA125

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POSTIE (240) 50Br B f Medicean - Postage Stampe O Mr Andrew McGladdery & Mrs James Eustace B Dunchurch Lodge Stud Company

4

10-5

Harry Bannister J James Eustace, Newmarket T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat and looks a handicap project under Rules.

TFRHHIII BHA-

10 SAGA SPRINT (IRE) (20) 0

7

Br B m Excellent Art - Queen of Malta (IRE) O Mr Robin Stevens B Mr J. Saguin

10-5

Mr Alex Chadwick (7) J J. R. Jenkins, Royston T DYSLEXICARE S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of just one of her 30 starts on the Flat and could hardly have shown less on recent hurdles debut.

TFRHIIII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 10

2019: THE WOLF (FR) 5 10 12 A P Heskin 4-7 (Olly Murphy) 4 ran

Hood worn by No. 1, 3, 8. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 6.

Stewards Note: FOYLESIDEVIEW: Following its run on 22/9/2020 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Medalla de Oro, 5-2 Cormier (IRE), 11-2 Dragon Sun, 8-1 Doukarov (FR), 9-1 Hawk Wind (IRE), 40-1 Debbonair (IRE), 66-1 Mawlood (IRE), 80-1 Postie, 150-1 Saga Sprint (IRE), 250-1 Foylesideview (IRE)

MEDALLA DE ORO failed to land cramped odds at Southwell in July, but he’s been given a break and is clearly capable of winning a race like this. Cormier has been in top form for weeks now PLAY SMARTER and may have more to offer as a hurdler, so he’s the chief threat under a penalty, with Dragon Sun a likely-looking NH newcomer.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MEDALLA DE ORO 2.CORMIER (IRE) 3.DRAGON SUN

BEST TURNED OUT A prize of £50 will be given to the stable lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. A memento will be presented to the winning connections of this race by Racecourse Chairman Ian Mason.

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.

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RACE CONDITIONS

Fakenham RACECOURSE

First Race 1.00 - THE WATCH FAKENHAM REPLAYS ON attheraces.com CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ SELLING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3582 to the winning horse The second to receive £1051, the third £525, the fourth £350, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for three yrs old and upwards. Free Entry by noon, October 10th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 14th. Penalties, after October 3rd, 2020, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to October 13th, 2020, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. The winner to be sold by auction in accordance with the Rules of Racing for £3200 Advertised Claiming Price of any other horse starting £6000. A memento will be given to the winning owner. In addition, a cash prize of £50 will be given to the lad or lass in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. A commission of 10% (plus V.A.T.) of the selling price will be payable to the Racecourse by the Owner of the horse at the time of sale. The claiming price of each horse will be subject to an additional 10% Premium (plus V.A.T.) payable to the Racecourse, split equally between the Buyer and the Owner, and both the selling price and the advertised claiming price will be subject to V.A.T., where applicable. The post-race auction of the winner will be conducted in POUNDS SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. 16 entries. - Closed October 10th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2731; Second £905; Third £453; Fourth £296; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £3582.35) A SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.35 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING MARES’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Mares’ Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4288 to the winning horse The second to receive £1259, the third £629 and the fourth £350. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, October 10th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 14th. Penalties, after October 3rd, 2020, for each steeple chase won 7lb. All horses which finish in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MARES’ CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of about Two Miles About Six Furlongs, Lancashire Course (2m 6f 54yds) at Haydock Park on 3rd April, 2021. Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. 13 entries. - Closed October 10th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3269; Second £1083; Third £542; Fourth £299. (Penalty Value £4288.68) Weights lowered 2lbs.

SEE PAGE 9 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.10 - THE CHAMPIONS DAY ON SKY SPORTS RACING ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5392 to the winning horse The second to receive £1583, the third £791 and the fourth £395. for maiden four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race. Free Entry by noon, October 10th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 14th. Weights: 10st 12lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A £50 best turned out horse award will be presented to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.

SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. 20 entries. - Closed October 10th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4110; Second £1362; Third £681; Fourth £340. (Penalty Value £5392.70) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.40 - THE BREEDERS’ CUP ON SKY SPORTS RACING NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8837 to the winning horse The second to receive £2594, the third £1297 and the fourth £648. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Free Entry by noon, October 10th, Declare by 10.00 a.m.

October 14th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 5lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 steeple chase 6lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase 10lb Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases or Hurdles combined. No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st. The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £2000 towards the prize money for this race. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. 14 entries. - Closed October 10th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6736; Second £2232; Third £1117; Fourth £558. (Penalty Value £8837.28) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.10 - THE CHAMPIONS DAY FORM STUDY ON attheraces.com/ascot HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Fakenham Double Up Bonus Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5588 to the winning horse The second to receive £1640, the third £820, the fourth £410, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, October 10th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 14th. Penalties, after October 3rd, 2020, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be given to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 to the lad or lass in charge of the best turned out horse.

SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at https://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/owners-trainers/ 27 entries at £0. - Closed October 10th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4260; Second £1411; Third £706; Fourth £353; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £5588.28) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.40 - THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Fakenham Double Up Bonus Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8814 to the winning horse The second to receive £2603, the third £1301, the fourth £650, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, October 10th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 14th. Penalties, after October 3rd, 2020, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 best turned out horse award. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at https://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/owners-trainers/ 17 entries. - Closed October 10th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6692; Second £2236; Third £1119; Fourth £559; Fifth £299; Sixth £289; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £8814.08) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.10 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5253 to the winning horse The second to receive £1551, the third £775, the fourth £388 and the fifth £194. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than three hurdle races. Free Entry by noon, October 10th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 14th. Weights: 10st 12lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, for each hurdle race won 6lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner. In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. 25 entries. - Closed October 10th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3993; Second £1334; Third £666; Fourth £334; Fifth £167. (Penalty Value £5253.27) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

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FAKENHAM FIXTURES

Fakenham RACECOURSE

2020 RACE DATES

The Greene King Raceday

WEDNESDAY 28TH OCTOBER

Weatherbys Raceday

TUESDAY 17TH NOVEMBER

MONDAY 30TH NOVEMBER

Christmas Meeting

SUNDAY 20TH DECEMBER

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