GOOD LUCK

First Race

Two miles about seven and a half furlongs (2m 7f 95yds) 1.40

THE LITTLE SNORING CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Key Race Statistics

Leading course trainer (17-22): O Murphy (26 wins from 122 runners, 21%) runs DEV OF TARA & SECRET TRIX

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (6 wins from 24 runners, 25%) runs DEV OF TARA & SECRET TRIX colours no horse age st-lb

Longest Traveller: YA KNOW YASEFF trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 259 miles.

1 AILES D’AMOUR (IRE) (34) 2/450P-0

8 12-0

Br Gr g Winged Love (IRE) - Ally Rose (IRE) Daire McConville (8) J

O Mr Tony Cocum Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Mrs Brenda Cunningham Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability in bumpers/novice hurdles but has disappointed in 2 handicaps around 2 1/2m 11 months apart. Too soon to write off but hard to fancy this time. TFRHHIII BHA99

2 SECRET TRIX (GB) (33) 400-513 CD BF

6 11-11

Br B g Kayf Tara - Box of Trix (IRE) Daire Davis (8) J

O D & C Racing Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Aiden Murphy McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved form to get off the mark in 7-runner handicap hurdle over C&D in November and creditable third at Uttoxeter next time. Makes plenty of appeal in a weak race. TFRHHHHH BHA96

3 RELEASE THE KRAKEN (IRE) (72) 2044UP

7 11-11

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Guydus (IRE) Patrick Cowley J

O Mrs Helen Sugden L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T

B R. T. MacAuley Optima Self Store S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden handicap hurdler for Nicky Richards but hasn’t been firing of late, including over fences on penultimate outing. Others make more appeal. TFRHHIII BHA96

4 ANOTHER MYSTERY (GB) (32) 333-4PP BF

6 11-8

Br B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Misstree Pitcher Eddie Edge (10) J

O J and J McAndrew Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T

B Mr & Mrs Nigel Faulks Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner but has been out of sorts over fences, pulled up here last time. Visored for this return to hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA93

5 DEV OF TARA (IRE) (97) 0P006-0

7 11-6

Br Br g Kayf Tara - Sinnaja Lewis Stones J

O Touchwood Racing Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Cathal Ennis McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in Ireland and fared no better on first start for new stable in handicap at Uttoxeter 3 months ago. TFRHHIII BHA91

6 SAN PEDRO (IRE) (4) 0-24453

6 11-6

Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Elle Woods (IRE) Aaron Anderson J

O The Rockbourne Partnership Paul Henderson, Whitsbury T

B Kilcarn Stud Specialist Audio Company Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish Flat winner who arrives in good nick, third in handicap at Fontwell 4 days ago. Should give another good account if the race doesn’t come too soon.

7 SHESUPINCOURT (GB) (28) 646222

TFRHHHII BHA91

6 10-10

Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Supreme Cove Caoilin Quinn J

O Ryan Potter Racing Club Ryan Potter, Sellack T

B A. W. Buller

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives on the back of 3 successive runner-up efforts in handicaps around 2 3/4m. Travelled notably strongly at Ffos Las last time. Likely to be thereabouts if she stays. TFRHHHHI BHA81

8 HONEST OSCAR (IRE) (59) 3/3/-P00

Br B m Oscar (IRE) - Honest Chance (FR)

8 10-4

Tabitha Worsley J

O Adrian Lewers The Lump OClock Syndicate Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T

B P. Travers Global Herbs Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Is yet to show any ability in four runs, sixteenth of 17 in novice hurdle at Lingfield (16f) 59 days ago. Significantly up in trip for her handicap debut with lots to find.

TFRHHIII BHA75

9 YA KNOW YASEFF (IRE) (38) 1-50000

6 10-2

Br Ch m Jet Away - Back To Cloghoge (IRE) Philip Armson (3) J

O Mr Aidan J. Ryan David Pipe, Wellington T

B Mr F. Whelan W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful sole start in Irish points. Has failed to improve for a switch to handicaps over hurdles and easily passed over despite first time tongue strap and cheekpieces. TFRHIIII BHA73

10 SMART BOYO (GB) (23) P500-0 5 10-2

Br B g War Command (USA) - Luluti (IRE) Joe Williamson J

O Smartwater Utilities Philip Kirby, Richmond T

B Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Little promise in trio of juvenile events and yet to fire in handicaps in this sphere. Cheekpieces and a tongue strap fitted, but others make more appeal despite him having been in good form on the level. TFRHHIII BHA72

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Visor worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5, 9. Blinkers worn by No. 10.

Stewards Note:

ANOTHER MYSTERY: Following its run on 1/1/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Secret Trix (GB), 11-4 Shesupincourt (GB), 11-1 Another Mystery (GB), 12-1 Release The Kraken (IRE), San Pedro (IRE), 18-1 Honest Oscar (IRE), 22-1 Ailes d’Amour (IRE), 25-1 Dev of Tara (IRE), 28-1 Smart Boyo (GB), 66-1 Ya Know Yaseff (IRE)

SECRET TRIX arrives in good order and is marginally preferred to Shesupincourt who has racked up a string of second-placed efforts lately. San Pedro can also make his presence felt if a quick turnaround doesn’t scupper him.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SECRET TRIX 2.SHESUPINCOURT 3.SAN PEDRO (IRE)

Don’t forget to bet on the 1:50 at SOUTHWELL and 2:00 at WINCANTON.

Best Turned Out

Children from Fakenham Primary School, who are at today’s race meeting on an educational trip with Racing to School, will kindly present mementoes to the winning owner and will also judge and present a prize of £50 to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

TODAY’S VISITORS

We are pleased to welcome visitors from Hamilton, Kelso, Newmarket, Nottingham, Punchestown, Sedgefield and Uttoxeter to Fakenham today, and hope that they have a most enjoyable day’s racing.

TODAY’S GUESTS

Second Race

2.10

Two miles about half a furlong (2m 59yds)

THE PADDY POWER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8500

Owners Prize Money 1st £3433, 2nd £1716, 3rd £859, 4th £429, 5th £214.

Key Race Statistics

Leading course trainer (17-22): O Murphy (26 wins from 122 runners, 21%) runs MEXICAN BOY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (6 wins from 24 runners, 25%) runs MEXICAN BOY

Weightwatcher: AN MARCACH won off a handicap mark of 101, his rating is now down 14lb to 87.

Longest Traveller: UBERMAN trained by Christian Williams, Bridgend, 268 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

(Penalty Value £4488.85) Weights raised 6lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. colours no horse age st-lb

1 MEXICAN BOY (IRE) (65) 24P-652

7 12-0

Br Gr g Kayf Tara - J’Y Viens (FR) Sean Bowen J

O The Four Timers Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Corrib Racing McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for first success but posted good second of 7 in handicap at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft, 3/1) on debut over fences 65 days ago. Claims if he can back that up. TFRHHHII BHA94

2 BEN BUIE (IRE) (36) 332131 D

9 11-12

Br Br g Presenting - Change of Plan (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 10 Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T

B Mrs Mary Motherway Fbc Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged a second success from his last 3 starts in 4-runner handicap chase at Leicester (15.9f, good to soft, 5/2) 36 days ago, responding well. Has good chance again off only 3lb higher TFRHHHHH BHA92

3 LINE OF DESCENT (IRE) (4) 30-5022

5 11-12

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Joys of Spring (IRE) James Bowen J

O Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum 1Account Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has taken well to fences, second at Fontwell (2m2f) only 4 days ago. Well in the mix off an unchanged mark. TFRHHHHI BHA94

4 DONDIAM (FR) (32) 3635-6F BF

6 11-12

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Nouvelle Donne (FR) Adam Wedge J

O National Hunt Racing Club

B Dominique Le Baron

L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who fell 9th (hooded for 1st time) in handicap chase at Musselburgh (20.3f, soft, 11/4) on debut over fences 32 days ago. Should have more to offer and considered. TFRHHHHI BHA92

5 AN MARCACH (IRE) (43) 25F346

9 11-7

Br B g Milan - Red Square Lady (IRE) Charlie Hammond J

O Dr R. D. P. Newland Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T

B Tom Egan Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2021 and arrives below par, sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Lingfield (22f, heavy) 43 days ago. Down in trip. Others more persuasive.

6 UBERMAN (IRE) (29) 022-030 D

TFRHHHII BHA87

9 11-6

Br B g Mahler - Super Sammy Jack Tudor J

O Mr D. White Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B Paudie Dowling

TIMEFORM VIEW 14/1, below form eighth of 13 in handicap chase at Hereford (20.9f, soft) 29 days ago on his final run for Katharine Davis. Needs yard switch to spark a resurgence.

7 TEMPLIER (IRE) (33) 4130-4P D

TFRHHHII BHA86

10 11-2

Br B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Tigertail (FR) Nick Scholfield J

O Yen Hall Farm Racing

Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T

B Monsieur J. C. Coude Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Went backwards from reappearance when pulled up in handicap chase at Warwick (16.2f, heavy, 13/2) 33 days ago. Others appeal more.

8 VOICE OF HOPE (IRE) (36) 6-00P63

Br Br g Poet’s Voice - Viennese Whirl

TFRHHIII BHA82

6 10-12

Tabitha Worsley (3) J

O Mr D. Broadhurst Max Young, Droitwich T

B Hobnob Partnership

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdle winner in Ireland in summer of 2021 but he has been well held in various company for this yard.

TFRHHIII BHA78

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: ROSTELLO (FR) 7 11 9 Cillin Leonard 9-4 (Dr Richard Newland) 6 ran

Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Ben Buie (IRE), 10-3 Dondiam (FR), 9-2 Mexican Boy (IRE), 11-2 Line of Descent (IRE), 12-1 An Marcach (IRE), Templier (IRE), 28-1 Uberman (IRE), 100-1 Voice of Hope (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

BEN BUIE arrives in great order and is weighted to bag a third success from his last five runs raised just 3lb for his recent Leicester victory. Line of Descent has started life well in this sphere and is feared most ahead of the unexposed points winner Dondiam.

Don’t forget to bet on the 2:20 at SOUTHWELL and 2:30 at WINCANTON.

Best Turned Out

GB Driveways, creating new driveways across Norfolk will kindly award a £75 to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. A Director of Fakenham Racecourse will kindly present a memento to the winning owner.

H.B.L.B. PRIZE MONEY

The Horserace Betting Levy Board Prize Money Scheme provides for the inclusion of £335,000 added money for this racecourse for 2023.

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Third Race

2.40

Two miles about seven and a half furlongs (2m 7f 95yds)

THE COXFORD MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £8000

Owners Prize Money 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202.

(Penalty Value £4224.80)

Key Race Statistics

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Wadham (19 wins from 72 runners, 26%) runs BRANDISOVA

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Wadham (2 wins from 13 runners, 15%) runs BRANDISOVA

Longest Traveller: DESERT FORTUNE trained by Christian Williams, Bridgend, 268 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor colours no horse age st-lb

1 BRIANNA ROSE (IRE) (220) 214-32F

6 12-0

Br Ch m Ocovango - Coco Milan (IRE) Sean Bowen J

O Mr M. Baker Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T

B R. Lynch Fbc Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Southwell in December 2021. Pair of good placed efforts there first 2 starts this season but not seen since falling heavily at same course in June. TFRHHHHI BHA105

2 CHIC AVENUE (GB) (57) 000-466

5 11-8

Br B m Champs Elysees - Chicklemix Mr Jack Andrews (3) J

O Gary Smitheringale and Pam Sly Pam Sly, Peterborough T

B Mrs P. Sly Pam Sly Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest in bumpers and similar story in maiden hurdles around 2m. Possible a longer trip will spark improvement now handicapping but her opening mark is tough enough on the face of things. TFRHHHII BHA99

3 DESERT FORTUNE (IRE) (42) 212-400

6 11-7

Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - The Millers Tale (IRE) Jack Tudor J

O Gwent Holdings Limited Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B Mr H. Fowler

TIMEFORM VIEW £80,000 buy after easily winning her second start in Irish points in January. Runner-up in a bumper at Plumpton and has looked a handicap project over hurdles, so better expected now. TFRHHHHI BHA98

4 DOIREANN (IRE) (31) 2250-2P BF

6 10-12

Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Sew N Sew (IRE) Ciaran Gethings J

O Stuart Edmunds Racing Club

Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell T

B Miss Emma Jayne Gallagher Science Supplements S

TIMEFORM VIEW Had wind surgery before posting a good second in 23f Fakenham handicap on return in November Ran poorly at Plumpton next time, though, and headgear applied in a bid to shed her maiden tag. TFRHHHII BHA89

5 BRANDISOVA (IRE) (21) P45-422 BF

7 10-11

Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Gentle Alice (IRE) Bryony Frost J

O Ms E. L. Banks

Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T

B Cousins Partnership GB Helicopters S

TIMEFORM VIEW Much better effort in handicaps when second of 8 at Lingfield and backed that up when filling same spot at Catterick. 2lb lower now so could well go one place better TFRHHHHH BHA88

6 REDBRIDGE ROSIE (IRE) (32) 2440-43

6 10-8

Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Miss Island (IRE) Tom Scudamore J

O The Good Old Days Racing Partnership

Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T

B Jim O’Flynn Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best in 4 starts over hurdles and novicey mistakes when third on chase bow at Fakenham. Back over hurdles now and mark on the decline at least. TFRHHHII BHA85

7 RATOUTE YUTTY (GB) (244) 6410-14

10 10-3

Br B m Midnight Legend - Easibrook Jane Lewis Stones (5) J

O C J Underwood and Caroline Fryer

B Barrow Hill

Caroline Fryer, Wymondham T

TIMEFORM VIEW Goes well at Huntingdon, resuming winning ways in mares’ handicap there under this rider in May. Not disgraced there following month but off since.

8 WOODFORD BRIDGE (GB) (8) 0/0-6UPP

Br B m Champs Elysees - A Lulu Ofa Menifee (USA)

O Mr G. Molen

B Kassala Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW No sign of ability.

TFRHHHII BHA80

7 10-2

Ben Poste J

Clare Hobson, Royston T

Clare Hobson Racing S

TFRHIIII BHA65 (-5)

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: MIDNIGHT MARY 6 11 12 Ciaran Gethings 11-4 (Stuart Edmunds) 7 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Stewards Note:

DOIREANN: Following its run on 2/1/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Brianna Rose (IRE), 7-2 Brandisova (IRE), 11-2 Doireann (IRE), 7-1 Desert Fortune (IRE), 8-1 Redbridge Rosie (IRE), 17-2 Ratoute Yutty (GB), 12-1 Chic Avenue (GB), 500-1 Woodford Bridge (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

BRANDISOVA arrives on the back of 2 decent runner-up efforts so makes plenty of appeal having been eased 2lb. The consistent Brianna Rose is a likely threat if over her heavy fall at Southwell when last seen in June, while Desert Fortune promises to make more of an impact now handicapping.

Best Turned Out

A Director of Fakenham Racecourse will kindly present a memento to the winning owner and will also judge and present a prize of £50 to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

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