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WELCOME A very warm welcome to everyone for the first meeting of the new 2023/34 season and todays’ Sky Bet Race Day and we hope you have an enjoyable day of great racing and the opportunity to catch up with old friends and colleagues and to make new ones. We are very grateful for the generous sponsorship of today’s race meeting by Sky Bet – thank you very much indeed. There has been much going on at the racecourse over the summer months. The landscaping and a new entrance to The Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure has been completed, toilets have been refurbished and a considerable number of trees felled next to the members’ car park and behind the stables to reduce the corvidae issues we have and to enable a large, ground mounted solar panel array to be installed in November. Once up and running the solar will predominantly provide all the electrical requirements for the racecourse, thus cutting CO2 emissions and helping the racecourse achieve carbon neutral status as soon as possible. The new bar building in The Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure will be officially named today by Lisa and Laura Flux as The Adrian Flux Bar. We are very grateful for the generosity of Adrian Flux Insurance and The Flux Family for the sponsorship of this building and on behalf of the Norfolk institutions and sporting facilities that Adrian Flux supports we say a very big thank you indeed. Annual Membership of Fakenham for 2024 is available and represents extremely good value for money at £250 for double and £160 for single membership. If you would like more information on membership please call into the racecourse office today or visit www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk where membership can be bought online. Best Wishes, David Hunter Chief Executive PATRON: HIS MAJESTY THE KING CHAIRMAN: IAN MASON DIRECTORS: JONATHAN BARBER, SAM BULLARD, ADAM CASE, DALE PAYNE, SOPHIA KEYS, NIGEL SAVORY, WILLIAM WALES, SUSIE WALES CHIEF EXECUTIVE, CLERK OF THE COURSE & DSL: DAVID HUNTER
THIS AFTERNOON’S OFFICIALS FRIDAY 20TH OCTOBER CHIEF STEWARD: TONY MCGLONE STEWARD: GORDAN MARKHAM ASSISTANT STEWARD: POLLY GRECO RACEDAY ASSISTANT: BEN FORD CLERK OF THE SCALES: JEREMY LIND JUDGE: PAUL CHAMPION STARTERS: WILLIE JARDINE & KIERAN O’SHEA MEDICAL OFFICERS: DR. PIERS REINHOLD, DR. NICOLA WALLACE-KING & DR. FIONA VIRGO CROWD PARAMEDIC: SARAH-JANE NILES VETERINARY SURGEONS: MR. DAVID FENELEY, MR. TOBY KEMBLE & MISS ANN KENT VETERINARY OFFICER: SALLY TAYLOR EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS: JULIE LINGHAM, ELIZABETH BUDDEN, LOUISE SHERIDAN BETTING RING MANAGER: SARAH WOODBORNE COMMENTATOR: MARK SLATER HEAD GROUNDSMAN: MATTHEW KING RACEDAY CLERK OF THE COURSE: ROBERT BELLAMY SECURITY OFFICER & DEPUTY DSL OFFICER: HARRY STEED PHOTOGRAPHER: NICK BUTCHER
LAST TIME AT FAKENHAM
Fakenham RACECOURSE
Sunday 4th June
With the new season kicking off today. It helps to look back at the last time we raced, which was over four months ago. Neil King signed off with a double while Harry Cobden got one of his own in the saddle.
Our last meeting began with a competitive looking three runner affair. Mystic Man was sent off favourite under the talented claimer Ben Bromley. The pair kept things simple from the front to score by an impressive eleven lengths. Rebel Leader was sent off the outsider of the field and despite sitting in second for much of the contest, was unable to land a blow. Kym Eyre was only marginally behind Mystic Man in the betting but failed to land a blow after being outpaced. Alexandra Dunn’s charge Sermando wasn’t the quickest over the last hurdle but already had the race in the bag under Miss Fern O’Brien. The nine-year-old clearly benefited from a change of scenery after swapping Jonjo O’Neill for the Dunn’s operation and was certainly ahead of the handicapper. Never No Trouble ran an admirable race back in second but ran into a better handicapped rival on the day.
Go Fox brought home the first leg of Neil King’s double. The experienced chaser capitalised from a sliding mark to land our third race. Uncle O finished second but did have excuses when being hampered at the last at a crucial stage. It was a promising return after a 185-day break but he has only won once to date. Cloudy Wednesday found the trip on the short side but stayed on nicely enough to take third place.
DON’T M I S S O U R N E X T M E ETI NG WEDNESDAY 1ST NOVEMBER SE E YOU THERE! A spin over the minimum trip awaited the four geldings in the next. Neil King’s short priced runner State Of Bliss completed the double under an astute ride by the seasoned Jack Quinlan. He wasn’t the most fluent at some of his hurdles but was clearly some way ahead of his rivals to dispatch them with relative ease. He had shown plenty of ability on the flat, so the win didn’t come as too much of a surprise. Thorpeness failed to settle and it ultimately cost him in the closing stages. If he learns to settle they’ll be plenty of fun to be had with him over slightly further. The feature race of the day went to Evan Williams and Harry Cobden. Their task was aided when Name In Lights was pulled up following a bad mistake four out. Sopran Thor was also pulled up after the same fence and we were left with a match between Hatcher and eventual winner Quoi De Neuf.
Hatcher put up a game fight despite nearly throwing off Tristan Durrell but eventually went down by a neck in a thrilling finish. Too Friendly claimed our penultimate race from Nevendon. They came home strung out after a good early pace set by Too Friendly and Glimpse Of Gold. The latter over-raced for most of the race and ended up coming fourth, which means Too Friendly’s effort can be marked up. If Karl’s Berg Did sent Harry Cobden and punters home happy after they just edged out rival For Gina in the straight. The son of Fame And Glory sat in touch with the leaders for much of the contest before being ridden when out paced three out. He made good headway after jumping the second to eventually lead at the last, before pulling away nicely to score.
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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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FIRST RACE 2.33
Two miles about four furlongs (2m 4f 1yd)
FAKENHAM
D UBLE P BONUS RACE
THE BETTING BETTER WITH SKY BET MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3547, 2nd £1774, 3rd £887, 4th £444. (Penalty Value £4629.10)
KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (18-23): O Murphy (24 wins from 121 runners, 20%) runs KILBARRY HILL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (3 wins from 21 runners, 14%) runs KILBARRY HILL Longest Traveller: GRANGECLARE NORTH trained by J & S Best, Lewes, 166 miles. Br Breeding
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DOC MCCOY (IRE) (213) 1/332- D
Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Salvatrice (IRE) O League Of Nations B Donie O’Brien
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Gavin Sheehan J Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T Betvictor S
TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive winner on sole start in points and displayed fairly useful form when placed all 3 outings in bumpers last season. Upped in trip for hurdles debut and that seems sure to suit on pedigree. Probably the one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA-
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KILBARRY HILL (GB) (201) 4P522-
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Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Caitys Joy (GER) O Mrs Samantha Dunn B Yorton Farm Stud & A R Bromley
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Lewis Stones (3) J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T McCoy Contractors S
TIMEFORM VIEW £38,000 buy after finishing runner-up twice from 5 starts in Irish points. His yard does very well here, including winning this in 2020 and 2021. TFRHHHHI BHA-
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GRANGECLARE NORTH (IRE) (176) 3530-
Br Ch m Presenting - Hayabusa O If only partnership B J.P. King & Leonard King
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Nick Scholfield J Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T
TIMEFORM VIEW Related to winners but only modest form when third twice from 4 starts in bumpers last season. Switches to hurdles back from 6 months off. TFRHHIII BHA-
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MIGHTY DUCHESS (IRE) (175) P260-
Br B m Vendangeur (IRE) - The Mighty Matron (IRE) O Jopla Racing B Joseph and Mark Molloy
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Jack Quinlan J Ben Case, Banbury T David Andrews Construction Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a point but only minor promise in a couple of bumpers last spring. Steps up in trip for hurdle debut after a 6-month break. TFRHHIII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 4
Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.
2022: ALLO ALLO 6 11 4 Ciaran Gethings 16-5 (Stuart Edmunds) 5 ran
Probable S.P’s: EVENS Doc McCoy (IRE), 6-4 Kilbarry Hill (GB), 12-1 Mighty Duchess (IRE), 18-1 Grangeclare North (IRE)
DOC MCCOY showed enough in bumpers to suggest he can pick up a race or two over hurdles
PLAY SMARTER and is preferred to Olly Murphy’s Irish point recruit Kilbarry Hill.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DOC MCCOY (IRE) 2.KILBARRY HILL 3.MIGHTY DUCHESS (IRE)
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SECOND RACE 3.08
About two miles (2m 3yds)
FAKENHAM
D UBLE P BONUS RACE
THE OPENING OF ADRIAN FLUX BAR TODAY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3547, 2nd £1774, 3rd £887, 4th £444. (Penalty Value £4629.10)
KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (18-23): S Edmunds (17 wins from 57 runners, 30%) runs WISE GUY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Harris (5 wins from 19 runners, 26%) runs WESTERN SOLDIER Longest Traveller: WESTERN SOLDIER trained by M Harris, Warminster, 225 miles. Br Breeding
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FERRYBRIDGE (IRE) (8) 000P40
Br Ch g Valirann (FR) - Star Seventeen O Mr J Owen B Martin Moloney
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Jamie Gambin (10) J James Owen, Newmarket T
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t show much for Michael Hourigan in Ireland but shaped with greater promise when fourth in a 13-runner handicap at Sedgefield (16.8f, good to soft) on debut for new connections earlier this month. Did too much too soon at Exeter last week, so is better judged on stable debut form. TFRHHHII BHA97 (-1)
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Br B g Passing Glance - Catching Zeds O M White J Frampton L Horsfall B Harris & Ford Ltd
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Alex Edwards J Laura Horsfall, Towcester T Abacus Securities Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who posted an encouraging third on hurdles bow at Plumpton in February. Hasn’t built on that since though, showing signs of temperament prior to unseating his rider on his Worcester handicap debut in August. Has had a breathing op since. TFRHHHII BHA103
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Jack Quinlan J Joseph Parr, Newmarket T
Br B g Toronado (IRE) - Raymi Coya (CAN) O Mr J. E. Parr B The Queen
TIMEFORM VIEW Dam half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m) Deor. Fair on Flat (stays 11f), has won 3 times in 2023, good second last time. Can make presence felt if taking to this new discipline. Engaged 3.55 Brighton Thursday. TFRHHHII BHA-
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Br B h Soldier Hollow - Wamika (GER) O Kenyon, Allen and Romans B Gestut Park Wiedingen
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Jonathan Burke J Milton Harris, Warminster T Bresbet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on Flat in Germany (stays 9f), racking up an impressive 5-timer towards the back end of last year. Failed to transfer that level of form over to hurdles at the first attempt at Sedgefield last week but still went close and ought to improve. TFRHHHHH BHA-
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WISE GUY (FR) (16) 15-3 D 4 11-1 Br B g Muhtathir - Goldie Jolie (FR) Ciaran Gethings J O Facilities Management Solutions Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin Facilities Management Solutions (PGS) Ltd, Science Supplements S
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who has shaped with some promise in a Bangor bumper/maiden hurdle 6 months apart. Entitled to do better and stable doing very well with its runners at this track. TFRHHHHI BHADECLARED RUNNERS 5
2022: MATATA (IRE) 4 10 13 Daryl Jacob 11-8 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 7 ran
Hood worn by No. 1, 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Western Soldier (GER), 4-1 Wise Guy (FR), 13-2 Sun Festival (GB), 7-1 Ferrybridge (IRE), 9-1 Jack The Savage (GB)
WESTERN SOLDIER ran to barely a fair level when a close third on his Sedgefield hurdling debut last week, but he ought to prove capable of much better judged on his useful Flat form and is taken to strike at the second time of asking in this sphere. Stuart Edmunds’ runners are always PLAY SMARTER worth a second look at this track and Wise Guy is second choice having shown promise on both his Rules starts to date. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WESTERN SOLDIER (GER) 2.WISE GUY (FR) 3.FERRYBRIDGE (IRE)
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THIRD RACE 3.43
Two miles about half a furlong (2m 59yds)
FAKENHAM
D UBLE P BONUS RACE
THE SKY BET BUILD A BET NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3433, 2nd £1716, 3rd £859, 4th £429, 5th £214. (Penalty Value £4488.85)
KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (18-23): A King (10 wins from 36 runners, 28%) runs THEONLYWAYISWESSEX Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A King (3 wins from 24 runners, 12%) runs THEONLYWAYISWESSEX Longest Traveller: BERLIET EXPRESS trained by J Coulson, Heaton, 235 miles. Br Breeding
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CHAMPAGNE TOWN (GB) (10) 3/3-626P
Br B g Kayf Tara - Kind Heart O Kevin Frost Racing Club & David Orr B R. Kent & Donald McCain Racing
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Lee Edwards J Kevin Frost, Newark T Kevin Frost Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Huntingdon (19.6f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Goes chasing with lots to prove. TFRHHIII BHA98 (-2)
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THEONLYWAYISWESSEX (FR) (45) 45/25-02
Br B or Br g Maxios - Terra Fina O MARSH, KELLY, MEACHAM, DAVIES & MORDAUNT B Bloodstock Agency Ltd
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Gavin Sheehan J Alan King, Barbury Castle T Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual AW Flat winner for this yard earlier in the year. Lightly raced over hurdles and posted a good second of 6 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (16.7f, good) 45 days ago. Much respected on his chase debut. TFRHHHII BHA94
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HEROS DE MOUTIERS (FR) (16) 34-2424
Br B g Creachadoir (IRE) - Moriany (FR) O T W Johnson & G Maxwell B Mr Andre Rousseau
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Brian Hughes J Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T Proactive Personnel Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden and below form fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Bangor (17.4f, soft) TFRHHIII BHA94 16 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time now.
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BERLIET EXPRESS (IRE) (35) 232425 D
Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Ancone (FR) O Mr Nick Carter B Tommy James
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Max Kendrick J Jake Coulson, Heaton T Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 7/2, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap chase at Ballinrobe (17f, good to soft) 35 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Philip Rothwell. Holds good form claims. TFRHHHHI BHA90
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GONE IN SIXTY (GB) (14) 352532 BF
Br B g Sixties Icon - Gib (IRE) O Golden Equinox Racing B Jeremy Gompertz
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Harry Bannister J Alex Hales, Edgecote T
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden but he is going the right way over fences, just failing when second of 4 in handicap chase at Fontwell (17.8f, good) 14 days ago. Big shout. TFRHHHHH BHA84
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OVERTOUGEORGE (GB) (158) 5/2134-P D
Br B g Overbury (IRE) - Captivating Tyna (IRE) O Mr C. T. Pogson B Mr & Mrs W. O. D. Tilley
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Charlie Todd J Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield T
TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up in handicap chase at Southwell (20.4f, good, 28/1) 158 days ago. Has work to do. TFRHHIII BHA74 DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2022: BOBMAHLEY (IRE) 7 11 9 Alan Johns 10-3 (Tim Vaughan) 5 ran
Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Gone In Sixty (GB), 10-3 Berliet Express (IRE), 7-2 Theonlywayiswessex (FR), 9-2 Heros de Moutiers (FR), 20-1 Overtougeorge (GB), 22-1 Champagne Town (GB)
Alex Hales’s progressive chaser GONE IN SIXTY was just edged out at Fontwell last time and can go one better now at the chief expense of Berliet Express, who starts out for Jake Coulson on a
PLAY SMARTER handy-looking mark. Theonlywayiswessex also needs considering on his chase debut.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GONE IN SIXTY 2.BERLIET EXPRESS (IRE) 3.THEONLYWAYISWESSEX (FR)
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FOURTH RACE 4.18
Two miles about four furlongs (2m 4f 1yd)
FAKENHAM
D UBLE P BONUS RACE
THE WIN £50K WITH ITV7 FOR FREE NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
for novice three 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)
KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (18-23): N Twiston-Davies (5 wins from 44 runners, 11%) runs AWESOME FOURSOME Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Twiston-Davies (11 wins from 24 runners, 46%) runs AWESOME FOURSOME Longest Traveller: AWESOME FOURSOME trained by N Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham, 171 miles. Br Breeding
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AWESOME FOURSOME (GB) (23) 002-051 D
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Mini Muck O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies B Nigel Twiston-Davies
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Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell (7) J Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW 5/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, heavy) 23 days ago. Still lightly raced and stable is flying, so worth a chance to go in again. TFRHHHHH BHA100
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COURTNEY SILVER (IRE) (13) 660P-14
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Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Jennifers Diary (IRE) O Mr Chris Butler B Mr H. Fowler
Jay Tidball (5) J Anthony Carson, Newmarket T Cjb Commissioning Services Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best in bumpers and matched that form when causing a surprise in 8-runner novice at Fontwell in August. Creditable run there under a penalty but handicapper has taken no chances with opening mark. TFRHHHII BHA98
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BOLEYN BOY (IRE) (138) 402P2-3 Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Fuchsia Delight (IRE) O Mr D P Walsh & Mr A Barry B Frank Moynihan
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Harry Bannister J Ben Case, Banbury T David Andrews Construction Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Back in form of late and shaped like the trip stretched him when third at this course 4 months ago. Drop back to this distance is helpful, so he’s not easily dismissed. TFRHHHII BHA94
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MY GIFT TO YOU (IRE) (44) P-61123 D BF
Br B g Kingston Hill - Ariels Serenade (IRE) O LPOG 23 NH B Michael Moloney
5
11-1
Harry Cobden J James Owen, Newmarket T racehorse-ownership.com S
TIMEFORM VIEW Form has taken off since leaving Paul Webber, winning handicap hurdle and chases around 2 1/2m in recent months. Good efforts the last twice and may not have finishing improving, so he’s worthy of interest. TFRHHHHI BHA87
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ROLLING RIVER (IRE) (217) 10P003-
Br B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Joan d’Arc (IRE) O Oliver Signy Racing Club B Maurice Regan
5 10-10
Gavin Sheehan J Oliver Signy, Lambourn T Oliver Signy Racing Llp S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who hasn’t achieved the same level over hurdles but took a small step forward when third over C&D 7 months ago. Could make his presence felt if tuned up. TFRHHHII BHA82
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SMART CONNECTION (IRE) (53) r-64561
Br B g Dutch Art - Endless Love (IRE) O Mrs M. Chapman B Mrs S. M. Roy
6 10-10
James Best J Michael Chapman, Market Rasen T
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair at best on Flat for Alice Haynes and bounced back from out of the blue to land a 9-runner handicap hurdle at Cartmel 53 days ago. Uncertain to be in the same form, however. TFRHHHII BHA82
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SAILED AWAY (GER) (244) 4/30505 10-10 Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Sail (IRE) J NNER O Gunnery Officer Syndicate Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T N-RU O N B Gestut Gorlsdorf Princes Risborough Cookshop, Science Supplements S
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising in a bumper for Stuart Edmunds. No show in 3 hurdling outings for Alexandra Dunn but has rejoined former stable on handicap/seasonal debut and may well have been let in lightly. TFRIIIII BHA82
8
KING OTIS (IRE) (93) P5-0P00 Br B g Ocovango - Fame Forever (IRE) O Think Big Partnership B E. Ryan
7
10-5
Brian Hughes J James Owen, Newmarket T
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler who lost his form last season but has joined a shrewd up-and-coming stable and Brian Hughes is booked, so he’s very much one to note back from a break. TFRHHHHI BHA77
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STEVEN SEAGULL (GB) (14) 0444
3
10-4
Dylan Whelan (7) J John Ryan, Newmarket T
Br B g War Command (USA) - Mercy Me O The Leolli Partnership B Mr Graham Smith-Bernal
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat and not even at that level over hurdles so far, although his latest run at Fontwell offered more encouragement. TFRHHHII BHA95
10 DANDY MAESTRO (GB) (9) 06P-
5
Br Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Maids Causeway (IRE) O Mr John Power B Branton Court Stud
10-4
Kevin Brogan J Richard Spencer, Newmarket T Multiuse Property Services S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 1m Flat winner for this yard (below form last time). Little encouragement over hurdles but opening handicap mark is potentially lenient. TFRHHHII BHA76
11 COILROCK (IRE) (30) P/1000-P Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Merry Moet (IRE) O D. J. Jeffreys B Desmond Ellard
6
Max Kendrick J D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner but very little encouragement to date under Rules. DECLARED RUNNERS 11
10-2
TFRHHIII BHA70
2022: COBBS CORNER (IRE) 6 10 2 James Davies 11-2 (Nick Gifford) 8 ran
Hood worn first time by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 5, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 10.
Stewards Note: COILROCK: Following its run on 20/9/2023 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Awesome Foursome (GB), 9-2 My Gift To You (IRE), 7-1 Boleyn Boy (IRE), 8-1 King Otis (IRE), 9-1 Dandy Maestro (GB), 14-1 Rolling River (IRE), Steven Seagull (GB), 16-1 Smart Connection (IRE), 20-1 Courtney Silver (IRE), 33-1 Coilrock (IRE)
AWESOME FOURSOME added to his stable’s good recent spell when landing a 12 runner handicap at Perth recently and he may well be up to overcoming a rise. My Gift To You can PLAY SMARTER continue his good start for his current yard and his stablemate King Otis is a notable one on debut for the yard. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.AWESOME FOURSOME 2.MY GIFT TO YOU (IRE) 3.KING OTIS (IRE)
4 Don’t forget to bet on the 4:25 at NEWCASTLE, 4:30 at REDCAR and 4:35 at UTTOXETER. BEST TURNED OUT Michael Shinners, Head of Sports PR Sky Betting & Gaming, will kindly present a memento to the winning owner and will judge the best turned out horse and award £50 to the person in charge of the horse.
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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FIFTH RACE 4.53
About three miles (3m 38yds)
FAKENHAM
D UBLE P BONUS RACE
THE SKY BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £30000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £12117, 2nd £6057, 3rd £3030, 4th £1515, 5th £756. (Penalty Value £15843)
KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (18-23): S Edmunds (17 wins from 57 runners, 30%) runs ARIZONA CARDINAL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (7 wins from 34 runners, 21%) runs HATCHER Longest Traveller: NEON MOON trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 259 miles. Br Breeding
colours
O Owner
no
1
horse
B Breeder
J Jockey
T Trainer
S Sponsor
BRIEF TIMES (IRE) (59) 3-P0113 D
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Dali’s Theatre O Ms S. Exell B Ms T. Hassett
age
st-lb
7
12-0
Harry Cobden J Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
TIMEFORM VIEW Often let down by his jumping but has transformed by a step up to 3m this summer, making all at Southwell and Bangor. Good third at Worcester next time and can’t discount in current mood. TFRHHHHI BHA137
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TWEED SKIRT (GB) (183) 4/11344-
6 11-10
Br B m Martaline - Theatre Girl O Just Four Men with Rose Tinted Glasses B Goldford Stud
Nico de Boinville J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T Unibet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper/hurdles winner who has taken off since switched to chasing, scoring in handicaps at Kempton and Wincanton. Good third in listed mares chase at Huntingdon and not disgraced in a couple of Grade 2s since. Won on return last season so likely player back down in class. TFRHHHHH BHA133
3
YCCS PORTOCERVO (FR) (134) 3F43-11 C
Br Gr g Martaline - Griva (FR) O Mrs M.C. Litton B Mr Gheorghe Codre
8
11-4
Charlie Hammond J Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Finally took advantage of a much-reduced mark returning from 7 months off at Uttoxeter in May and followed up there TFRHHHII BHA127 following month. Hit with a further 7lb rise so career best probably required now back from another break.
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ARIZONA CARDINAL (GB) (167) 1/1463-1 D
Br B g Kayf Tara - Mathine (FR) O Oakman Racing Club B Mr J. L. Lightfoot
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11-3
Ciaran Gethings J Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T Oakman Group PLC, Science Supplements S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a successful debut over fences after a wind operation in 2 1/2m handicap at Bangor on return last season. Back to form when third at Southwell before resuming winning ways at Uttoxeter final start in May. Needs considering. TFRHHHHI BHA126
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NEON MOON (IRE) (195) 6F223P- D Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Hidden Horizons (IRE) O Brocade Racing B Mr C. McDonnell
7
11-1
Jack Tudor J David Pipe, Wellington T W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive over hurdles, winning 3 times, and took well to fences last season without winning. Off 6 months. Respected. TFRHHHII BHA124
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HATCHER (IRE) (32) 3P-3244 Br B g Doyen (IRE) - African Keys (IRE) O Mr P. H. Betts B Brian Griffin
10
11-0
Tristan Durrell (5) J Dan Skelton, Alcester T HATCHER COMPONENTS LTD S
TIMEFORM VIEW Only narrowly denied here (21.2f) in June but isn’t the easiest to win with nowadays and was below par next 2 starts. TFRHHIII BHA123
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SWAPPED (FR) (17) 621112 BF Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - La Bezizais (FR) O Mr Milson Robinson B Mr Luc Monnet
6 10-12
Philip Armson (3) J Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield T
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who didn’t progress over hurdles but has sprouted wings since switched to fences, completing the hat-trick with a commanding performance on debut for this yard at Southwell (25.8f, good to firm) last month. Good second there since and remains of interest. TFRHHHHI BHA121 DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2022: SHETLAND BUS (GER) 9 9 11 Luke Scott 4-1 (Dr Richard Newland) 8 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.
Stewards Note: NEON MOON: Following its run on 8/4/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly and had a cut leg.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Swapped (FR), 9-2 Arizona Cardinal (GB), 5-1 Tweed Skirt (GB), 11-2 Brief Times (IRE), Yccs Portocervo (FR), 10-1 Neon Moon (IRE), 14-1 Hatcher (IRE)
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Claims can be made for most with the vote going to TWEED SKIRT, who is back down in class on her return after a couple of respectable efforts in Grade 2s. Swapped and Arizona Cardinal head PLAY SMARTER the dangers. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TWEED SKIRT 2.SWAPPED (FR) 3.ARIZONA CARDINAL
Don’t forget to bet on the 5:00 at NEWCASTLE and 5:05 at REDCAR. BEST TURNED OUT Michael Shinners, Head of Sports PR Sky Betting & Gaming will kindly present a memento to the winning owner and will judge the best turned out horse and award £50 to the person in charge of the horse.
H.B.L.B. PRIZE MONEY The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £126,781 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from September to December 2023.
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.
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SIXTH RACE 5.25
FAKENHAM
D UBLE P
Two miles about four furlongs (2m 4f 1yd)
BONUS RACE
THE SKY BET REQUEST A BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5049, 2nd £2524, 3rd £1263, 4th £631, 5th £315. (Penalty Value £6601.25)
KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (18-23): O Murphy (24 wins from 121 runners, 20%) runs MADE FOR YOU Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Harris (5 wins from 19 runners, 26%) runs ILANZ Longest Traveller: BONHEUR DE BALLON trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 259 miles. Br Breeding
colours
O Owner
no
1
horse
B Breeder
J Jockey
T Trainer
S Sponsor
MADE FOR YOU (GB) (160) 21P524- D
Br B g Cape Cross (IRE) - Edallora (IRE) O Mr Aiden Murphy B Barry Walters
age
st-lb
8
12-1
Lewis Saunders (10) J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T McCoy Contractors S
TIMEFORM VIEW All 5 career victories over hurdles gained on right-handed tracks, the latest at Musselburgh (19.8f) in December. Record distinctly patchy thereafter and he made little impact back on the Flat at Nottingham (14f) in May. Others appeal more back from 5 months off. TFRHHHII BHA121
2
ENTHUSED (IRE) (3) 211011 D Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Question Times O M B Clarke & Partners B Sweetmans Bloodstock
6
12-1
(in 7lb ex)
Jamie Gambin (10) J James Owen, Newmarket T
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrived this year, finding a little more improvement to gain fifth win of the campaign at Huntingdon (15.8f) 3 days ago, going on before 2 out and drawing clear flat. No surprise to see him out under a penalty and possibilities again in this groove. TFRHHHHI BHA114 (+4)
3
CHAOS CONTROL (IRE) (51) 616-033
Br B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Va Pensiero (IRE) O Oakman Racing Club B Mr Declan Murphy
4 11-12
Ciaran Gethings J Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T Oakman Group PLC, Science Supplements S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat who struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in a Market Rasen juvenile (16.5f) in February. Not disgraced in handicaps in recent months, creditable third at Uttoxeter (20f) in August. Not discounted. TFRHHHII BHA120
4
BASHERS REFLECTION (GB) (194) 612411- CD
Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Dungarvan Lass (IRE) O Mrs C. J. C. Bailey B Mrs C. J. C. Bailey
6
11-8
Harry Bannister J Ben Case, Banbury T David Andrews Construction Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved performer switched to handicaps last season, supplementing his comfortable C&D victory in March with another decisive TFRHHHHI BHA114 success at Plumpton (20.5f) a month later. Remains relatively lightly raced and he may have more to offer this term.
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BONHEUR DE BALLON (FR) (312) 6P15-
Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Bonheur de Stara (FR) O Mr Samuel Sutton B Ms Monique Gasche-Luc
4
11-7
Jack Tudor J David Pipe, Wellington T Phillips Sutton Associates Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French recruit who showed fair form when landing claimer at Angouleme (18.9f) 11 months ago. Below best final start in December and the betting should prove a useful guide on yard/handicap debut following a wind op. TFRHHHII BHA115
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ILANZ (FR) (251) 431133Br B g Rail Link - Vadrouille (FR) O Mrs A. M. Williams B Mr Jean Sandoz
5
11-7
Jonathan Burke J Milton Harris, Warminster T Bresbet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who bagged back-to-back handicap hurdle victories at up to 19f late last year and posted a creditable third from his inflated mark at Uttoxeter (20f) when last seen in February. Returns to action with his yard amongst the winners and another holding claims. TFRHHHHI BHA113
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EDISON KENT (IRE) (10) 0P4224 D BF Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Kentish Town (IRE) O Edison Kent Partners B Mr S. Gorman
7
11-4
Harry Cobden J James Owen, Newmarket T racehorse-ownership.com S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a big-field Killarney maiden hurdle for Jessica Harrington back in May 2021. Largely struggled after but there have been better signs for present stable in recent months and booking of Harry Cobden catches the eye here with cheekpieces back on. TFRHHHHH BHA110
8
ANGER MANAGEMENT (GB) (10) 53P-015 D
Br B g Ribchester (IRE) - Despatch O BB Thoroughbreds B Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd
4
10-3
Dylan Whelan (7) J John Ryan, Newmarket T Russell Developments S
TIMEFORM VIEW Exploits distinctly mixed following success over hurdles at Huntingdon 12 months ago but returned to form from out of the blue to double career tally at Bangor (19.5f) last month, the increase in trip suiting well. However, failed by a long chalk to back that up at first-named venue since. TFRHHHII BHA97
24
9
SEABOROUGH (IRE) (13) 31635-0 D
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Nobilissima (IRE) O Mr Jordan Souster B T. Whearty
8
10-2
James Davies J Derek Shaw, Sproxton T Oakley Garden Buildings Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Uttoxeter (20f) 13 months ago but record typically patchy since, well below best TFRHHIII BHA90 on Flat/over hurdles in recent months. Passed over operating from out of the weights. DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2022: SOPHOSC (IRE) 6 11 4 Charlie Todd 8-11 (Ian Williams) 6 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.
Stewards Note: ANGER MANAGEMENT: Following its run on 10/10/2023 it was reported that the horse finished lame. SEABOROUGH: Following its run on 7/10/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Enthused (IRE), 9-2 Ilanz (FR), 11-2 Bashers Reflection (GB), 13-2 Chaos Control (IRE), 8-1 Edison Kent (IRE), 12-1 Made For You (GB), 14-1 Bonheur de Ballon (FR), Anger Management (GB), 33-1 Seaborough (IRE)
Competitive affair with the narrow vote in favour of EDISON KENT. He wasn’t at his very best at Huntingdon on his latest outing 10 days ago but there had been much more encouraging signs from his reduced mark previously and the booking of Harry Cobden is an eye-catching one. PLAY SMARTER The selection’s stablemate Enthused has thrived this year and is feared. Ilanz and Bashers Reflection complete the shortlist. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EDISON KENT (IRE) 2.ENTHUSED (IRE) 3.ILANZ (FR)
BEST TURNED OUT Michael Shinners, Head of Sports PR Sky Betting & Gaming will kindly present a memento to the winning owner and will judge the best turned out horse and award £50 to the person in charge of the horse.
FAKENHAM RACECOURSE PHOTOGRAPHER The official photographer on this course is:
NICK BUTCHER Leaderboard Photography Tel: 07979 334732 www.leaderboardphotography.com
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Fakenham RACECOURSE
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RACE CONDITIONS
Fakenham RACECOURSE
First Race 2.33 - THE BETTING BETTER WITH SKY BET 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, the third £1065 and the fourth £533. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Free Entry by noon, October 14th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 18th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb 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. 13 entries. - Closed October 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3547; Second £1774; Third £887; Fourth £444. (Penalty Value £4629.10) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 3.08 - THE OPENING OF ADRIAN FLUX BAR TODAY NOVICES’ 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, the third £1065 and the fourth £533. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Free Entry by noon, October 14th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 18th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. 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. 12 entries. - Closed October 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3547; Second £1774; Third £887; Fourth £444. (Penalty Value £4629.10) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 3.43 - THE SKY BET BUILD A BET NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4488 to the winning horse The second to receive £2065, the third £1032, the fourth £516 and the fifth £257. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Free Entry by noon, October 14th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 18th. Penalties, after October 7th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be given to the winning owner. In addition, a cash prize of £50 will be given to the person in charge of 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. 8 entries. - Closed October 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3433; Second £1716; Third £859; Fourth £429; Fifth £214. (Penalty Value £4488.85) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 4.18 - THE WIN £50K WITH ITV7 FOR FREE NOVICES’ 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 novice three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Free Entry by noon, October 14th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 18th. Penalties, after October 7th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be given to the winning owner. In addition, a cash prize of £50 will be given to the person in charge of 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. 22 entries. - Closed October 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 4.53 - THE SKY BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15843 to the winning horse The second to receive £7290, the third £3645, the fourth £1824 and the fifth £909. 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 14th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 18th. Penalties, after October 7th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be given to the winning owner. In addition, a cash prize of £100 will be given to the person in charge of 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. 13 entries. - Closed October 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12117; Second £6057; Third £3030; Fourth £1515; Fifth £756. (Penalty Value £15843) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 5.25 - THE SKY BET REQUEST A BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6601 to the winning horse The second to receive £3037, the third £1518, the fourth £760 and the fifth £378. 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 14th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 18th. Penalties, after October 7th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be given to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 to the person 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. 15 entries. - Closed October 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5049; Second £2524; Third £1263; Fourth £631; Fifth £315. (Penalty Value £6601.25) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. 27
FAKENHAM FIXTURES
Fakenham RACECOURSE
2023 Residents Day - Wednesday 1st November - First Race 1.40pm The Greene King Raceday - Tuesday 21st November - First Race 12.20pm Christmas Raceday - Tuesday 19th December - First Race 12.10pm
2024 New Year’s Raceday - Tuesday 2nd January Afternoon Racing - Sunday 21st January Payne Crop Nutrition Raceday - Friday 16th February St. Patricks Raceday - Friday 15th March Easter Raceday - Monday 1st April Point-To-Point - Sunday 21st April Norfolk National Raceday -Tuesday 7th May Jarrold Ladies Day - Sunday 2nd June Paddy Power Raceday - Friday 18th October The Greene King Raceday - Wednesday 30th October Weatherbys Raceday - Tuesday 19th November Christmas Raceday - Sunday 22nd December
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