Fakenham Racecard - Monday 10th April

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WELCOME

A Very Happy Easter and a warm welcome to everyone to today’s Aldiss Raceday and we hope that you have a great day of racing, that you catch up with old friends and colleagues and make new friends.

We have also upgraded the jockeys’ changing rooms, weighing room and increased the size of the Owners’ and Trainers’ Cool Roxy Bar. For those of you with eagle eyes you will note that all the chase fences and hurdles have been changed from orange tops and bottoms to white and the hurdles are now made of foam pads and not birch. These are very positive changes that should benefit the welfare of the horses.

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THIS AFTERNOON’S OFFICIALS

MONDAY 10TH APRIL 2023

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Friday 17th March

It was an another exciting day of action at Fakenham last time out, and it was Charlie Longsdon’s Parramount who stole the show, scoring in the Country Food Trust Fakenham Silver Cup Handicap Hurdle.

The days racing began with the Olly Murphy trained Weebill scoring in the Claiming Hurdle, always doing enough to win by one and a quarter lengths. It was a comfortable performance from the experienced eleven-yearold gelding. The market favourite Al Zaraqaan raced in last for much of the contest before really kicking into gear around the home turn was always held by Weebill. Us And Them rounded out the podium positions after being unable to catch his rivals.

It was a big win for the favourite in the second. Lucy Wadham’s Brandisova overcoming a number of jumping errors to ride out a convincing four and a half lengths winner under a strong ride from Bryony Frost after leading for much of the contest. Mixedwave came in second after featuring prominently throughout the race, however he was unable to make an impression in the final stages. Mad About Sally took third as the only other runner to complete after Cloudy Wednesday and Doireann were pulled up after struggling early on.

The favourite won again in the third, this time in even more convincing fashion than the last. Alan King’s Nothingtochance making easy work of the Robert Case Memorial Maiden Hurdle. Tom Bellamy kept his mount firmly in the middle of the pack before bursting into the lead two out, eventually extending her lead to six and a half lengths. A very comfortable win. The eight-year-old Lucid Dreams

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made his belated debut here and really caught the eye with a strong second, despite being no match for the winner and really looks like one to watch going forward.

The run of favourites continued as the even money Le Tuer secured the win in the fourth. The nine lengths margin perhaps flattering him a touch as his jumping was awkward at times and he wandered a lot on the final run-in. Vetoncall proved no match for him in second and was the only other runner to complete.

The fifth saw the days star performer Parramount end the run of favourites as the seven-year-old comfortably brushed aside the competition to score his second win in a row. He was travelling strongly throughout under an aggressive ride from Aidan Coleman, leading from the first jump. He just kept extending his lead throughout before ultimately easing off over the final 110 yards, winning by thirteen lengths. Swaffham

Beck and Haafapiece finished second and third respectively, neither able to contest the lead. The favourite, Rare Middleton could only manage fourth after some below par jumping.

The favourites soon got back on track however, Bashers Reflection justifying his strong market support when scoring in the sixth. Jockey Jack Quinlan had to give him a little push late on as he began to slow down and idle. Celine Man secured second despite weakening late on with Rolling River keeping on well in third.

The final race of the day saw Bennys King clutch the victory in the Hunter’s Chase. He was competing for the lead throughout, and jockey Miss Heidi Palin pushed him clear two out, the others never got close. Sir Jack Yeats put in a strong performance but found himself outpaced late on with Peacocks Secret rounding out the podium positions.

6 COOL ROXY (50) 6/34232- CD

B g Environment Friend - Roxy River

Blackmore

TIMEFORMVIEW Standing dish at this course, 11 of his 12

1. Form

C = Has won at this course

D = Has won over this distance

CD = Has won over this distance at this course

BF = Was a beaten favourite

- = New racing season

/ = Missed racing season

P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race

F = Horse fell

U = Rider unseated

R = Horse refused to race

CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse

B = Horse was brought down

S = Horse slipped

r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race

d = Disqualified

Bold form figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races

Star Ratings Explained

3.

4.

5. Jockey

6.

7. Saddlecloth number

8. Horse’s name

9. Days since the horse last run

10. Horse’s age

11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)

12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)

13. Horse’s owner

14. Horse’s breeder

15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: ★★★★★ Selected to win the race. ★★★★✩ Good chance of being placed.

By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims.

Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

Can be given little or no chance.

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.

Mr J. M. Quinlan (7)

Mr A. G.

Alan Blackmore, Hertford

Mrs M. R. T. Rimell Horserace Totalisator Board T/A Totesport

2. BHA Rating

Timeform View & TFR Rating

Horses Trainer & Their Location

Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey

Two miles about four furlongs (2m 4f 1yd) 1.57

THE FISHER ELECTRICAL JUVENILE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for juvenile maiden four yrs old x Total prize fund £8500

Owners Prize Money 1st £3547, 2nd £1774, 3rd £887.

(Penalty Value £4629.10)

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (17-22): S Edmunds (15 wins from 54 runners, 28%) runs OVERSTATE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S Edmunds (3 wins from 17 runners, 18%) runs OVERSTATE Longest Traveller: HIGHLAND FROLIC & HAVAILA trained by M Harris, Warminster, 225 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 HAVAILA (IRE) (8) 520623 11-2

Br Ch g Le Havre (IRE) - Waila Mitchell Bastyan J

O Havaila Partnership Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Southcourt Stud Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form on Flat and just about translated that ability to hurdles, running particularly well when 2 lengths third of 13 in ultra-competitive Sandown juvenile hurdle 8 days ago. TFRHHHHH BHA106

2 HIGHLAND FROLIC (FR) (17) 230040 11-2

Br B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Beach Frolic Robert Dunne J

O Mark & Maria Adams Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Highclere Stud Ltd & Floors Farming Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form on the Flat and has made the frame on 3 of his 6 starts over hurdles, running well when fourth in juvenile at Newbury in March. Below form in handicap last time but this easier TFRHHHHI BHA101

3 OVERSTATE (GB) (24) 05

11-2

Br B g Oasis Dream - Zaminast Ciaran Gethings J

O Mr Jim Gill Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Science Supplements S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner, making a winning start for this yard on AW at Kempton (2m) in February. Well held in 2 hurdles around 2m since but too soon to write him off and perhaps the longer trip now will help. TFRHHHII BHA-

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

DECLARED RUNNERS 3

Probable S.P’s: 1-3 Havaila (IRE), 4-1 Highland Frolic (FR), 12-1 Overstate (GB)

This looks a very good opening for HAVAILA who should get off the mark if in anything like the same form as when placed in a strong Ascot handicap last weekend.

PLAY SMARTER

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HAVAILA (IRE) 2.HIGHLAND FROLIC (FR) 3.OVERSTATE

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BEST TURNED OUT

to the winning

Matthew Fisher of Fisher Electrical will present a memento

owner and will also present a prize of £50 to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

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

TODAY’S VISITORS

We are pleased to welcome visitors from Bangor, Bath, Cartmel, Cheltenham, Haydock, Kelso, Market Rasen, Newcastle, Sedgefield and Stratford to today race meeting, and hope that they have an enjoyable day’s racing.

BETTING WITH THE BOOKMAKERS

Racegoers are advised that bookmakers are not obliged to pay until the ‘Weighed in’ is announced, nor to remain on the course more than 10 minutes after that announcement.

TODAY’S SPONSORS

The Directors of Fakenham Racecourse Limited would like to thank

Aldiss Fakenham

The Buttifant Family

Bruce

Towers & Sons Mechanical Engineers

Fisher

Electrical

for their very generous sponsorship at today’s race meeting.

PRIZE MONEY DOUBLE UP BONUS SCHEME 2023

From 1st January 2023 if a trainer has two or more winners on the same card at every Fakenham race meeting, irrespective of the race conditions or the number of runners in a race, the winning owner of each race will get a £1,000 BONUS PAYMENT on top of the prize money received. In addition, the winning trainer will also get a £1,000 BONUS PAYMENT if having two or more winners.

GOOD LUCK

SECOND RACE

Two miles about five furlongs (2m 5f 44yds) 2.32

THE BRUCE TOWERS & SONS MECHANICAL ENGINEERS SELLING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000

Owners Prize Money 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (17-22): O Murphy (25 wins from 118 runners, 21%) runs ENDURING LOVE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (11 wins from 30 runners, 37%) runs SOPRAN THOR

Longest Traveller: SOPRAN THOR trained by G L Moore, Horsham, 170 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 FANCY FOUNDATIONS (GB) (103) (£6000) P6F3PP D 9 12-0

Br B g Kayf Tara - Miss Rocco (Shirocco (GER)) Patrick Cowley (3) J

O Dream Team Partnership L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T

B E. R. Hanbury

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form third in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (19f, good) in September However, pulled up both starts for Jake Coulson and needs to bounce back starting out for another new yard here. TFRHHIII BHA122

2 SOPRAN THOR (FR) (93) (£6000) 4U421-0

8 11-10

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Sopran Slam (IRE) (Grand Slam (USA)) Tom Cannon J

O Galloping On The South Downs Partnership Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Azienda Agricola San Giacomo K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last term in good form, hitting the crossbar at Fontwell and Huntingdon. Well held on belated return at Sandown in January and he’s not the most assured of jumpers, but obvious claims in this company. TFRHHHHH BHA118

3 SIR APOLLO (IRE) (18) (£6000) 6441P2

8 10-2

Br B g Westerner - Fieldtown (IRE) (Anshan) Jonathan England J

O NMUS Sam England, Guiseley T

B Martin J. Dibbs Keighley Steel S

TIMEFORM VIEW Both career wins have been registered at Sedgefield, the latest in first-time blinkers over 27f in February. Found just one too good in a handicap over the same C&D recently. Dropped back in trip. TFRHHHII BHA95

4 ENDURING LOVE (IRE) (26) (£6000) 35-3226

D BF 11 10-2

Br Br g Winged Love (IRE) - Strong Lady (IRE) (Exit To Nowhere (USA))

Daire Davis (7) J

O Olly Murphy Racing Club Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Gerard Cosgrave McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner over fences and placed first 3 outings for present connections this winter Well held last time at Huntingdon (23.6f, soft) where he emptied quickly but previous effort there was creditable. TFRHHHII BHA94

5 AN MARCACH (IRE) (67) (£6000) 5F346P

9 10-2

Br B g Milan - Red Square Lady (IRE) (Moscow Society (USA)) J

O Dr R. D. P. Newland

Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T

B Tom Egan Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

TFRIIIII BHA85

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Sopran Thor (FR), 2-1 Sir Apollo (IRE), 7-2 Enduring Love (IRE), 9-1 Fancy Foundations (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

It’s hard not to have misgivings about all four of these. In the case of SOPRAN THOR it’s his haphazard jumping that is the primary source of concern but he is still the most likely winner Fancy Foundations arguably has the most to prove and Sir Apollo edges preference ahead of Enduring Love for forecast purposes.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SOPRAN THOR (FR) 2.SIR APOLLO (IRE) 3.ENDURING LOVE (IRE)

Don’t forget to bet on the 2:35 at CHEPSTOW, 2:45 at HUNTINGDON, 2:51 at REDCAR, 2:53 at WOLVERHAMPTON, 2:55 at KEMPTON PARK and 2:58 at PLUMPTON.

BEST TURNED OUT

immediately after the race. They will also present a prize of £50 to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race

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Bruce and Luke Towers of Bruce Towers & Sons Mechanical Engineers will present a memento to the winning owner

THIRD RACE

About two miles (2m 3yds) 3.07

THE CECIL & SHEILA BUTTIFANT MEMORIAL 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): O Murphy (25 wins from 118 runners, 21%) runs KENAHOPE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (7 wins from 23 runners, 30%) runs KENAHOPE

Longest Traveller: LUNA DORA trained by T Symonds, Hentland, 206 miles.

Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. colours no horse age st-lb

1 EAST END GIRL (GB) (20) 41502 D

6 12-0

Br B m Youmzain (IRE) - Bermondsey Girl Eddie Edge (10) J

O Mr & Mrs A E Pakenham & J J W Wadham Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T

B Mr & Mrs A. E. Pakenham Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat. Made second hurdles start a winning one in Huntingdon novice in November and cast aside a couple of heavy defeats when second of 4 at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHHH BHA99

2 EVENTFUL (GB) (56) 60-6105 D

6 11-7

Br B m Oasis Dream - Spectacle Tom Cannon J

O Guy Dunphy, Chris Dillon, Mr C Seeney Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Reacted well to blinkers when landing 8-runner handicap at Southwell in November

Never a threat both starts since. TFRHHHII BHA92

3 COASTAL SUN (FR) (131) 230P01 D

5 11-4

Br B m Coastal Path - Valle Fleurie (FR) A. P. Heskin J

O Prospect Racing Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Mr Gaetan Gilles Betvictor S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form over hurdles in France. Didn’t need to get anywhere near that level to taste success in a claimer at Ludlow when last seen in November Since left Alastair Ralph and mark looks high. TFRHHHII BHA89

4 SAWPIT SIENNA (GB) (15) 141524 C D BF

8 11-4

Br B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Sawpit Supreme Robert Dunne J

O Mr David A. Hunt Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham T

B D. A. Hunt and A. T. Huckfield Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice during the first half of this season, including at this venue. Another excellent effort when second at Wincanton last month but shade below par at Carlisle a fortnight ago. TFRHHHHI BHA89

5 RHYME SCHEME (IRE) (24) P0655

Br B m Poet’s Voice - Tidal Moon

O M. Simmons, S. Sambrook & S. Woodcock

B Jon and Julia Aisbitt

6 11-3

John Kington J

Peter Winks, Barnsley T

TIMEFORM VIEW Going backwards on the Flat and has yet to better modest form over hurdles.

6 GLANCE AT ME (GB) (35) 6-26012 D

TFRHHIII BHA88

5 10-11

Br B m Passing Glance - Marys Legend James Martin (7) J

O Robert and Sandra Davenport

Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton T

B Mr R. & Mrs S. M. Davenport Andy Martin Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved second upped to 20.5f at Huntingdon in November Safely held next 2 starts but then improved dropped back at 2m when striking at Lingfield in February. Backed that up from revised mark when second at Southwell. TFRHHHII BHA82

7 RUBY’S PEARL (GB) (35) 00-0P3

6 10-11

Br B m Passing Glance - Ruby Valentine (FR) Harrison Beswick (3) J

O Mrs M. J. Wilson Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham T

B Mrs M. J. Wilson NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW First form over hurdles when third of 10 at Southwell last month. Needs to build on that switched to a handicap.

8 KENAHOPE (FR) (17) 05003

TFRHHIII BHA82

5 10-8

Br B m Kendargent (FR) - Make Up (FR) William Kennedy J

O Mr P. D. Wells

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Gestut Romerhof & Balnagon Bloodstock McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful ex-French Flat winner in 2020, but has been modest in 5 runs over hurdles, not achieving a great deal despite finishing third at Hereford 17 days ago. Cheekpieces on for the first time. TFRHHHII BHA79

9

LUNA DORA (GB) (164) F-44022

6 10-4

Br Gr m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Ixora (IRE) Ben Poste J

O Chase The Dream - Luna Dora Tom Symonds, Hentland T

B Greenlands Farm Stud Simply Stunning Interiors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Much more like it when last seen in the autumn, finding second in a brace of handicaps. Player if she returns in that sort of form. TFRHHHHI BHA75

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 5, 7, 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 East End Girl (GB), 9-2 Sawpit Sienna (GB), 5-1 Glance At Me (GB), 11-2 Luna Dora (GB), 10-1 Eventful (GB), 12-1 Kenahope (FR), 14-1 Coastal Sun (FR), 28-1 Ruby’s Pearl (GB), 33-1 Rhyme Scheme (IRE)

EAST END GIRL got right back on track under this 10lb conditional when second at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago and from the same mark she looks the answer Sawpit Sienna and Luna Dora head the opposition.

Don’t forget to bet on the 3:10 at CHEPSTOW, 3:20 at HUNTINGDON, 3:26 at REDCAR, 3:28 at WOLVERHAMPTON, 3:30 at KEMPTON PARK and 3:33 at PLUMPTON.

BEST TURNED OUT

Members of the Buttifant Family will kindly present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey immediately after the race and will also present a prize of £50 to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race

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.

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.

TODAY’S GUESTS

Fakenham Racecourse Limited warmly welcome

The Buttifant Family to today’s race meeting and they hope they have a most enjoyable day

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

3.42

THE EASTER MONDAY SENIORS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

for eight yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000

Owners Prize Money 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378.

(Penalty Value £7921.50)

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (17-22): O Murphy (25 wins from 118 runners, 21%) runs MADE FOR YOU

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (7 wins from 23 runners, 30%) runs MADE FOR YOU

Longest Traveller: MASTER DEBONAIR trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 268 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 THIRTYFOURSTITCHES (IRE) (14) P1P102 CD 8 12-2

Br B g Fairly Ransom (USA) - Blue Berlais (IRE) Charlie Hammond J

O Doom Bar Beach Club Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T B Miss Jessica Finnegan Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Front runner who won 7 times in a prolific 2021-22 campaign and another 2 victories this term at Plumpton Still in good heart at Sandown and found only an improver too good at Wincanton a fortnight ago. TFRHHHHI BHA122

2 MADE FOR YOU (GB) (20) 021P52 D

8 12-2

Br B g Cape Cross (IRE) - Edallora (IRE) Daire Davis (7) J

O Mr Aiden Murphy Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Barry Walters McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Musselburgh in December and return to right-handed track with cheekpieces enabled him to get back on track when second at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHHI BHA122

3 MASTER DEBONAIR (GB) (34) 23P-040

9 12-1

Br Br g Yeats (IRE) - Swincombe Flame Ellis Collier (7) J

O The Gosden Mob Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B M. C. and Mrs Yeo NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 2 novice hurdle winner at Ascot in 2019 who ran best race for Harry Fry when runner-up at Taunton in January 2022. Fourth-place finish at Ffos Las in January flanked by lesser efforts but he’s down in the weights. TFRHHHII BHA121

4 SWAFFHAM BULBECK (IRE) (24) 353252 C

9 12-0

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Ballygologue (IRE) Ciaran Gethings J

O D Bassom & P Cardosi Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell T

B John O’Mahony Science Supplements S

TIMEFORM VIEW Knocking loudly on the door in both codes, runner-up for the fourth time over 2m here

3 weeks ago. Shaping up as though well worth a return to this trip. TFRHHHHH BHA120

5 BOMBYX (GB) (28) 13P/2-P

8 11-9

Br Ch g Sir Percy - Bombazine (IRE) Tom Cannon J

O The FOPS Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T

B Mr & Mrs A. E. Pakenham Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on the Flat for James Fanshawe and made a winning start over hurdles in March 2021. Hasn’t stood much racing since and almost certainly needed the run at Stratford last month. This will reveal more. TFRHHHII BHA115

6 SMALL BAD BOB (IRE) (44) 4P5355

8 11-1

Br B g Big Bad Bob (IRE) - Baileys Gleam Aaron Anderson (5) J

O John H W Finch & Rockbourne Partnership Paul Henderson, Whitsbury T

B Swordlestown Stud Specialist Audio Company Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden pointer who tasted success 3 times over hurdles during 2021/22 campaign. Only one real effort of note in that sphere so far this term and chase debut at Chepstow wasn’t encouraging. TFRHHIII BHA107

7 CLEARANCE (GB) (57) F1342P

9 10-11

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Four Miracles J

O Racing For A Cause

TIMEFORM VIEW

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

NON-RUNNER

Michael Blake, Trowbridge T

B Richard W. Farleigh SB Racehorse Rehoming S

TFRHHIII BHA103

2022: RAPAPORT 10 10 0 Brian Hughes 11-2 (Toby Bulgin) 5 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Thirtyfourstitches (IRE), 3-1 Swaffham Bulbeck (IRE), 4-1 Made For You (GB), 8-1 Master Debonair (GB), 9-1 Bombyx (GB), 16-1 Small Bad Bob (IRE), 18-1 Clearance (GB)

SWAFFHAM BULBECK deserves a change of luck and with this step back up in trip sure to suit he can get off the mark for the season. Thirtyfourstitches is the chief threat on the back of an excellent runner-up effort, with Made For You also considered.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

Don’t forget to bet on the 3:45 at CHEPSTOW, 3:55 at HUNTINGDON, 4:01 at REDCAR, 4:03 at WOLVERHAMPTON, 4:05 at KEMPTON PARK and 4:08 at PLUMPTON.

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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.

1.SWAFFHAM BULBECK (IRE) 2.THIRTYFOURSTITCHES (IRE) 3.MADE FOR YOU

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A Director of Fakenham Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner Christian Castle who is Celebrating his 40th Birthday will kindly award a £75 cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

2023

West Norfolk Point-to-Point, Sunday 23rd April - First Race 2.00pm

Snellings Norfolk National Raceday, Tuesday 9th May

Jarrold Ladies Day, Sunday 4th June - First Race TBC

Paddy Power Raceday, Friday 20th October - First Race TBC

The Greene King Raceday, Wednesday 1st November - First Race TBC

Weatherby’s Raceday, Tuesday 21st November - First Race TBC

Christmas Raceday, Tuesday 19th December - First Race TBC

www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk

*The Point to Point meeting is not run by the racecourse and is an independent event.

FIFTH RACE

About three miles (3m 38yds) 4.17

THE ALDISS FURNISHING STORES VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2)

(For The David Keith Memorial Cup) (Leg 6 of The Veterans’ Chase Series)

for ten yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £30000

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (17-22): A King (10 wins from 34 runners, 29%) runs FIDUX & SENIOR CITIZEN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A King (5 wins from 23 runners, 22%) runs FIDUX & SENIOR CITIZEN

Longest Traveller: SENIOR CITIZEN & FIDUX trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 182 miles.

Owners Prize Money 1st £12519, 2nd £6261, 3rd £3129, 4th £1566. (Penalty Value £16338) Weights lowered 6lb. colours no horse age st-lb

1 SENIOR CITIZEN (GB) (57) 30-0016 C D

10 11-8

Br B g Tobougg (IRE) - Mothers Help A. P. Heskin J

O McNeill Family Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B C. and Mrs Wilson Ultima Business Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the weights and back to form when landing 3m contest at Doncaster just after Christmas. However, t last of 6 at Exeter since, capitulating tamely. TFRHHIII BHA137

2 CYCLOP (IRE) (16) 3P4111 D

12 11-7

Br B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Tasmani (FR) Ned Fox (7) J

O DD Racing & Professor L P Hardwick David Dennis, Banbury T

B John Fallon DD Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple winner during 2020/21 and has rediscovered his form returned to veterans’ company of late, scoring at Musselburgh and twice at Newbury since the start of February. TFRHHHHH BHA136

3 BOLDMERE (GB) (16) 05/5-012 D BF

10 11-6

Br B g Multiplex - Pugnacious Lady Harry Bannister J

O Mr W. J. Odell Alex Hales, Edgecote T

B Mickley Stud

Premier Plastering (UK) Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked rusty when returning from 20 months at Doncaster in December Bounced back when seeing off Fidux back there in February and just as good when 3/4-length second to Cyclop at Newbury since. TFRHHHHI BHA135

4 FIDUX (FR) (47) 4P-0502

10 11-2

Br B g Fine Grain (JPN) - Folle Tempete (FR) Tom Cannon J

O Axom LXVIII Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B P. Barbe, W. Barbe, E. Barbe & H. Barbe Axom Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made frame in Scottish National last season and back to that sort of level when 7 1/2 lengths second of 5 to Boldmere in handicap chase at Doncaster (3m, good) 47 days ago. TFRHHHHI BHA131

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2022: MINELLACELEBRATION (IRE) 12 10 13 Ben Poste 16-1 (Katy Price) 9 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2.

Stewards Note:

BOLDMERE: Following its run on 25/3/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Cyclop (IRE), 5-2 Boldmere (GB), 11-4 Fidux (FR), 5-1 Senior Citizen (GB)

CYCLOP is very much in the winning groove and might be able to confirm last month’s Newbury superiority over Boldmere.

PLAY SMARTER

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CYCLOP (IRE) 2.BOLDMERE 3.FIDUX (FR)

Don’t forget to bet on the 4:18 at CHEPSTOW, 4:27 at HUNTINGDON, 4:36 at REDCAR, 4:38 at WOLVERHAMPTON, 4:40 at KEMPTON PARK and 4:43 at PLUMPTON.

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Penny Aldiss & Darryl Simpson Directors of Aldiss, will kindly present the Captain Keith Challenge Cup to the winning owner immediately after the race. They will also present a prize of £50 to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

SIXTH RACE

About three miles (3m 38yds) 4.52

THE QUEEN’S CUP OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE

(CLASS 4) (For the Queen’s Cup) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money 1st £3123, 2nd £1562, 3rd £781, 4th £391.

(Penalty Value £3593.10) Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (17-22): D Kemp (2 wins from 7 runners, 29%) runs REBEL DAWN RISING

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N A Pearce (1 win from 1 runners, 100%) runs FIRAK

Longest Traveller: CASTLE TRUMP trained by R Cundy, Semer, 77 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 FIRAK (FR) (11) 3P-2011 D

Br B g Fuisse (FR) - Nosika d’Airy (FR)

8 12-2

Mr Sean O’Connor (7) J

O Charles And Rachel Wilson N. A. Pearce, Great Alne T

H Croome & West Warwickshire

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler for Dan Skelton and, having tasted success between the flags, made a winning return to Rules in a 7-runner hunter at Warwick. Should go well again. TFRHHHHH BHA119

2 REBEL DAWN RISING (IRE) (15) 11-P4B1 D

Br B or Br g Getaway (GER) - Meldrum Hall (IRE)

9 12-0

Mr Alex Chadwick (5) J

O Mr David Kemp David Kemp, Thetford T

H Dunston Harriers

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner who showed fair form in this sphere last season. Brough down over C&D 24 days ago and shouldn’t be discounted. TFRHHHII BHA110

3 TWILIGHT GIRL (IRE) (23) 021112 D BF

Br B m Craigsteel - Twilight Princess (IRE)

10 11-13

Mr Jamie Gambin (7) J

O Mr J Owen James Owen, Newmarket T

H Essex & Suffolk

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/chaser in Ireland. Multiple point winner, second last time (Mar 18). Merits respect back under Rules. TFRHHHII BHA114

4 CASTLE TRUMP (IRE) (28) 11-P152 D

Br B or Br g Presenting - Ella Watson (IRE)

9 11-12

Mr Charles Buckle (7) J

O Mrs J. K. Buckle Rob Cundy, Semer T

H East Essex

TIMEFORM VIEW Excellent point record and wasn’t disgraced when second at Stratford last month. Needs to step forward from that, however TFRHHHII BHA-

5 DICKIE DIVER (IRE) (23) 24/0-PPP D

Br B g Gold Well - Merry Excuse (IRE)

10 11-12

Mr Rupert Wilks (7) J

O Mr John Whyte John Whyte, Beccles T

H Waveney Harriers JWD Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful novice hurdler for Nicky Henderson in 2019 but lightly raced since and little encouragement in a point last time. TFRHHIII BHA122

6 JANIKA (FR) (15) P0-4P42

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Majaka (FR)

10 11-12

Mr Rupert Stearn (7) J

O Mr B. Turner E. Turner, Ampton T

H Suffolk

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser for Nicky Henderson. Raced twice in points, beaten 12 lengths by Rebel Dawn Rising second one (Mar 26). Looks interesting back under Rules. TFRHHHHI BHA137

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: NOT THAT FUISSE (FR) 9 12 3 Mr Tristan Durrell 5-4 (Dan Skelton) 5 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Firak (FR), 7-2 Janika (FR), 4-1 Rebel Dawn Rising (IRE), 8-1 Twilight Girl (IRE), 14-1 Dickie Diver (IRE), 16-1 Castle Trump (IRE)

FIRAK made a successful return to Rules 11 days ago and if the race doesn’t come too soon he should be hard to beat once more. Janika and Rebel Dawn Rising look the main dangers. TIMEFORM

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

THE RACING TV MARES’ OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

for maiden four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares x Total prize fund £6000 Owners Prize Money 1st £2504, 2nd £1252, 3rd £626, 4th £313.

(Penalty Value £3267.60)

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (17-22): O Murphy (25 wins from 118 runners, 21%) runs FLOATING LINE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (7 wins from 23 runners, 30%) runs FLOATING LINE

Longest Travellers: MISTRAL MILLY trained by A King, & LADY CARO trained by Mrs Emma Fenton, both Marlborough, 182 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 FLOATING LINE (GB) (-)

5 11-2

Br B m Martaline - Stone Light (FR) Fergus Gregory J

O Burkes & Syders Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Dominic Burke & Andrew Brooks McCoy Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dam (c116/h115), 17f-2 1/2m chase winner, half-sister to smart (2 1/4m-2 3/4m winner in France)

Cyrlight and smart (2 1/4m-21f winner in France) Park Light. One to note on debut. TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 LADY CARO (IRE) (45) 04

5 11-2

Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Springinherstep (IRE) Richard Patrick J

O Alison & Tony Millett & Charles Dingwall Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B Denis Noonan Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped well on debut and wasn’t disgraced when fourth at Warwick 45 days ago. Big step forward required however TFRHHHII BHA-

3 LADY PLUMTON (GB) (-)

5 11-2

Br B m Mahler - Plumton Dawn (IRE) Robert Dunne J

O Mrs A. Cantillon Louise Allan, Newmarket T

B Mr D. Cantillon and Mr E. Cantillon

TIMEFORM VIEW Mahler mare. Dam unraced half-sister to bumper winner/useful hurdler (stayed 3m)

On Raglan Road and bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m) Overthetop. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 MISTRAL BLUE (GB) (-)

5 11-2

Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Mistral Reine Connor Brace J

O The Dennis Family & Dominic Reilly Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Sara Dennis & Dominic & Sarah Reilly Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Blue Bresil mare. Half-sister to bumper winner Mistral Nell. Dam (h104), 23f hurdle winner, closely related to useful chaser (stayed 27f) Silvergrove. One to take seriously on debut. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 OMAHA WISH (FR) (45) 13

5 11-2

Br B m Night Wish (GER) - Chattleya (FR) Bridget Andrews J

O Mr Stephen Bough Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B E.A.R.L Haras de Montaigu Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who made a solid start under Rules when third at Warwick. Should go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA-

6 SCARLET O’TARA (GB) (17) 52 5 11-2

Br B m Kayf Tara - Run Ructions Run (IRE) Charlie Hammond J

O Laura Newland and Chris Stedman Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T

B Laura Newland & Caroline Stedman Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Built on debut when second at Musselburgh recently and seems likely to feature again.

7 SHOLOKHOV COCKTAIL (GB) (-)

TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 11-2

Br Ch m Sholokhov (IRE) - Centoria (IRE) A. P. Heskin J

O The Wife Loves It Partnership Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B The Wife Loves It Partnership Betvictor S

TFRHHHII BHA-

TIMEFORM VIEW Sholokhov mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler Midnight Centurion. Trainer’s newcomers command respect.

8 SOLID AS A ROCK (IRE) (59) 6 6 11-2

Br Br m Malinas (GER) - Neat ‘n Nimble Harry Bannister J

O Milldean Racing & Cheam Marketing Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T

B Mrs Patricia Doran

TIMEFORM VIEW Only sixth at Kempton first time out and, while she’ open to improvement, this looks a stiff task.

TFRHHIII BHA-

9 BIRDHOUSE (GB) (51) 0 4 10-8

Br Ch f New Approach (IRE) - Avongrove Ciaran Gethings J

O The Danum Partnership Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell T

B Godolphin Princes Risborough Cookshop, Science Supplements S

TIMEFORM VIEW Related to winners on the Flat but only midfield at Ascot first time out.

10 MISTRAL MILLY (IRE) (51) 4 4 10-8

Br Ch f Mount Nelson - Hurricane Milly (IRE) Tom Cannon J

O John J. Murray & Niall Farrell Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B John J. Murray & Niall Farrell Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a bumper winner and offered plenty to work on when fourth at Ascot on debut. Open to improvement and this race looks weaker. TFRHHHHH BHA-

11 STAR FOR A DAY (IRE) (-) 4 10-8

Br Ch f Postponed (IRE) - Starscape (IRE) Mitchell Bastyan J

O P C F Racing Ltd Simon Hodgson, Hook T

B Ennistown Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW 4,000 gns 3-y-o, Postponed filly. Dam unraced. Wears hood. Others make more appeal. TFRHHIII BHA-

12 YOUNG AT HEART (IRE) (-) 4 10-8

Br Br f Golden Horn - Missunited (IRE) Eddie Edge (10) J

O Hot To Trot Jumping Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T

B Mrs Vanessa Hutch Searls Land S

TIMEFORM VIEW 40,000 gns 3-y-o, Golden Horn filly. Closely related to 2 winners on Flat, including smart 1 1/2m/1 3/4m winner Eagles By Day. Should have enough speed to make an impact. TFRHHHII BHA-

2022: COIN BASKET (IRE) 5 11 2 Kevin Jones 10-3 (Milton Harris) 8 ran Hood worn first time by No. 11. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7.

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Mistral Milly (IRE), 6-1 Omaha Wish (FR), Scarlet O’Tara (GB), 11-1 Young At Heart (IRE), 12-1 Floating Line (GB), Mistral Blue (GB), Sholokhov Cocktail (GB), 16-1 Birdhouse (GB), 20-1 Lady Caro (IRE), 22-1 Solid As A Rock (IRE), 33-1 Star For A Day (IRE), 80-1 Lady Plumton (GB)

MISTRAL MILLY shaped well at Ascot first time out and should improve, so she’s preferred to Omaha Wish, while Floating Line looks the pick of the newcomers.

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A representative of Racing TV will present a memento to the winning owner and will kindly award a £50 cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

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First Race 1.57 - THE FISHER ELECTRICAL JUVENILE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4629 to the winning horse

The second to receive £2132, and the third £1065. for juvenile maiden four yrs old. Free Entry by noon, April 4th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 8th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies allowed 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the person 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. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at https://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/owners-trainers/ 7 entries at £0. - Closed April 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3547; Second £1774; Third £887. (Penalty Value £4629.10)

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Second Race 2.32 - THE BRUCE TOWERS & SONS MECHANICAL ENGINEERS SELLING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for five yrs old and upwards. Free Entry by noon, April 4th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 8th. Penalties, after April 1st, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The winner to be sold by auction in accordance with the Rules of Racing for £4000 Advertised Claiming Price of any other horse starting £6000. 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/ 10 entries at £0. - Closed April 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

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Third Race 3.07 - THE CECIL & SHEILA BUTTIFANT MEMORIAL MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, April 4th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 8th. Penalties, after April 1st, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. THE BUTTIFANT FAMILY have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a cash prize of £50 will be awarded to the person 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. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at htts://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/owners-trainers/ 13 entries at £0. - Closed April 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fourth Race 3.42 - THE EASTER MONDAY SENIORS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for eight yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, April 4th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 8th. Penalties, after April 1st, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A prize of £50 will be given to the lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and a memento to the winning owner 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 htts://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/owners-trainers/ 12 entries at £0. - Closed April 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)

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Fifth Race 4.17 - THE ALDISS FURNISHING STORES VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (For The David Keith Memorial Cup) (Leg 6 of The Veterans’ Chase Series) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £16338 to the winning horse The second to receive £7527, the third £3762 and the fourth £1884. for ten yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, April 4th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 8th. Penalties, after April 1st, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The David Keith Memorial Cup will be presented to the winning owner A best turned out horse award of £50 will be awarded. All horses which have Started in this race, as defined in the Rules of Racing, will be eligible to enter THE VETERANS’ STEEPLE CHASE FINAL, to be run over a distance of about three miles at Sandown Park on January 6th, 2024. In the event of the abandonment of a qualifying race, any horse which had been declared to run in that race under the provisions of Rule (F)89, or any horse entered to run in that race if the time of abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final. Any horse which has been eliminated from a qualifying race will also be eligible, subject to the Rules of Racing, to enter the Final. 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/

PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 8 entries at £0. - Closed April 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £12519; Second £6261; Third £3129; Fourth £1566. (Penalty Value £16338) Weights lowered 6lb.

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Sixth Race 4.52 - THE QUEEN’S CUP OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (For the Queen’s Cup) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3593 to the winning horse The second to receive £1796, the third £898 and the fourth £449. for five yrs old and upwards. Free Entry by noon, April 4th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 8th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 10lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2021, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NOTE: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Steeple Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. QUEEN ELIZABETH II graciously presented a Challenge Cup which will be presented to the winning owner 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/ 12 entries at £0. - Closed April 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3123; Second £1562; Third £781; Fourth £391. (Penalty Value £3593.10) HC

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Seventh Race 5.27 - THE RACING TV MARES’ OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3267 to the winning horse The second to receive £1505, the third £752 and the fourth £376. for maiden four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Free Entry by noon, April 4th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 8th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 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 at £0. - Closed April 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2504; Second £1252; Third £626; Fourth £313. (Penalty Value £3267.60)

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