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COOL ROXY (50) 6/34232- CD

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Mr J. M. Quinlan (7) J O Mr A. G. Blackmore Alan Blackmore, Hertford T 13 B Mrs M. R. T. Rimell Horserace Totalisator Board T/A Totesport S 14 TIMEFORMVIEW Standing dish at this course, 11 of his 12 career wins achieved here.Tough and reliable and track record makes him impossible to discount, but long in tooth now and beaten in points this year. TFR★★★✩✩ BHA143 Br B g Environment Friend - Roxy River

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

2. BHA Rating 3. Timeform View & TFR Rating 4. Horses Trainer & Their Location 5. Jockey 6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey 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)

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

Star Ratings Explained 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.

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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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FIRST RACE 12.25

FAKENHAM

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THE BETTER BETTING WITH SKY BET FILLIES’ JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for juvenile three yrs old fillies 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 56 runners, 30%) runs LIMELIGHT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Mrs E Lavelle (5 wins from 24 runners, 21%) runs GRAIN OF HOPE Longest Traveller: GRAIN OF HOPE trained by Mrs E Lavelle, Marlborough, 182 miles. Br Breeding

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GRAIN OF HOPE (GB) (33) 221 D

11-5

Br B f Anodin (IRE) - Grain Only O HOE Racing B Miss K. Rausing

Dylan Whelan (7) J Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to useful hurdler Zanjabeel and has taken well to hurdling, runner-up twice before going one better at Ludlow (2m, good) last month, with Limelight and Royal Athena behind her. Her claims are obvious. TFRHHHHH BHA97

LIMELIGHT (GER) (33) 334 Br B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Lutania (GER) O Mr Jim Gill B R. Lerner

10-12

Ciaran Gethings J Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T Science Supplements S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on Flat and has run to a similar level over hurdles, beaten 10 1/2 lengths into fourth behind Grain of Hope at Ludlow (2m) last time. 7lb better off with that one now but it doesn’t look enough. TFRHHHII BHA86

ROYAL ATHENA (GB) (8) 5

10-12

Br B f Golden Horn - Neartica (FR) O Brownsbarn, SH Bay & Tipsy Tipsters B Litex Commerce

Lilly Pinchin (3) J James Owen, Newmarket T Rapido Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on the Flat for Tom Ward. Fifth to Grain of Hope (Limelight fourth) on her TFRHHHII BHALudlow hurdle debut. Creditable second on AW Flat since. Hooded ﬁrst time.

ZOOKS (FR) (149)

10-12

Br B f Camelot - Tristesse (USA) O Mr G. Bryce B Wertheimer & Frere

Charlie Todd J Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form on the Flat in France. New connections paid €40,000 for her in July. Very interesting to see what the betting makes of her. TFRHHHHI BHADECLARED RUNNERS 4

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Grain of Hope (GB), 4-1 Royal Athena (GB), 5-1 Zooks (FR), 11-2 Limelight (GER)

GRAIN OF HOPE had Limelight and Royal Athena behind her when scoring at Ludlow last month so this looks a good chance of her to notch another win unless the betting vibes are strong

PLAY SMARTER surrounding Ian Williams French Flat recruit Zooks.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GRAIN OF HOPE 2.ZOOKS (FR) 3.LIMELIGHT (GER)

Don’t forget to bet on the 12:35 at CARLISLE and 12:45 at KEMPTON PARK.

BEST TURNED OUT Michael Shinners Sky Bet Head of Sports PR will kindly present a memento to the winning owner and will also judge and present a prize of £50 to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

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SECOND RACE 12.55

About two miles (2m 3yds) FAKENHAM

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THE SAVE OUR SPORT SIGN THE PETITION HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7650 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3090, 2nd £1545, 3rd £773, 4th £386, 5th £193. (Penalty Value £4039.96)

KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (18-23): S Edmunds (17 wins from 56 runners, 30%) runs SAILED AWAY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (2 wins from 38 runners, 5%) runs PRIVATORY and PURE BUBBLES Longest Traveller: PURE BUBBLES & PRIVATORY trained by G L Moore, Horsham, 170 miles. Br Breeding

colours

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T Trainer

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12-0

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER

TFRHHIII BHA100

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STATE OF BLISS (IRE) (4) 321560 CD Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Crystal Valkyrie (IRE) ER O The Ridgeway Racing For Fun Partnership NN U R B C. O. P. Hanbury NNO SOMEKINDOFSTAR (IRE) (127) 50-46P0 CD

Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Katty Barry (IRE) O Mrs J. May B S. Michael Millar

Non Runner J Neil King, Burderop T

Jack Quinlan J Matt Crawley, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start for Charlie Longsdon at Warwick in September 2022 but has failed to reproduce that form since, folding tamely again at Market Rasen when last seen 4 months ago. Joined a new yard and given a chance by the assessor having a rare outing over timber. TFRHHHHH BHA97

PURE BUBBLES (GER) (84) 424Br B g Protectionist (GER) - Peace Society (USA) O Mr Joshua George Jones B Dr Christoph Berglar

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to build on promise of his ﬁrst 2 starts over hurdles when safely held in a Huntingdon maiden on latest start in this sphere last June. Largely struggled on the Flat since and while his mark for this handicap hurdle debut looks fair, he clearly comes with risks attached. TFRHHHII BHA97

FERRYBRIDGE (IRE) (8) 00P404

Br Ch g Valirann (FR) - Star Seventeen O Mr J Owen B Martin Moloney

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Mr Alex Chadwick (7) J James Owen, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t show much for Michael Hourigan in Ireland but shaped with greater promise when fourth at Sedgeﬁeld (17f) on yard debut. Similar form when fourth at Huntingdon (19.6f, good to soft) 8 days ago but will need to raise his game to register a ﬁrst success. TFRHHHII BHA96

GOOD TIME AHEAD (IRE) (26) 3/64140- D

Br B g Iffraaj - Good Time Sue (IRE) O Good Time Ahead Partnership B Mrs M. Dowdall Blake

11-6

Harry Reed J Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked better than ever when easily winning a 12-runner handicap hurdle at Lingﬁeld (2m) in February. Reported to have made a noise when last seen over timber and not been in much form on the Flat since (looked rusty at Kempton last month). Headgear discarded. TFRHHHII BHA92

TRUSTY SCOUT (IRE) (39) 445/-

Br Ch g Gleneagles (IRE) - Dutch Lilly O Million Dreams Racing B ATE Farms & Kinane Bloodstock

11-6

James Davies J Derek Shaw, Sproxton T Oakley Garden Buildings Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held all 3 outings in this sphere back in late-2021 but arrives in good order from the Flat, making it a fourth in-frame ﬁnish on the spin at Chelmsford last month. Tough to know what to expect back hurdling, so percentage call is to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA92

PRIVATORY (FR) (183) 0F4P5-0 D

Br B g Motivator - Peinture Rose (USA) O Mrs E Avery & Mr G L Moore B Mr Jean-Pierre Dubois

11-5

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 2m winner but below par in 2022/23 and ran poorly when last seen at Plumpton (15.9f, good to ﬁrm) 6 months ago. Plenty to prove for all that his mark is tumbling. TFRHHIII BHA91

LA BREILLE (FR) (32) F1P50-6 CD Br Ch f Spanish Moon (USA) - Duchesse Pierji (FR) ER O The Golden Decade Syndicate NN U R B S.C.E.A.Ecurie Pierre Julienne N-

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER

11-4

Non Runner J Richard Bandey, Kingsclere T Tote S TFRHHHII BHA90

KING OTIS (IRE) (11) 0P001P D BF Br B g Ocovango - Fame Forever (IRE) O Think Big Partnership B E. Ryan

11-2

Jamie Gambin (10) J James Owen, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a gamble starting out for new yard off career-low mark in 2m Plumpton novices’ handicap hurdle (good to soft) last month but proved to be a big disappointment under a penalty next time, possibly unsuited by both the quick turnaround and more testing conditions. Bounce back needed. TFRHHHHI BHA88

10 SAILED AWAY (GER) (268) 4/3050Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Sail (IRE) O Gunnery Ofﬁcer Syndicate B Gestut Gorlsdorf

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Ciaran Gethings J Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T 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. TFRHHHII BHA82 2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 8, 9.

Stewards Note: PURE BUBBLES: Following its run on 21/8/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. KING OTIS: Following its run on 2/11/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 King Otis (IRE), 4-1 Pure Bubbles (GER), 6-1 Good Time Ahead (IRE), 7-1 Ferrybridge (IRE), 10-1 Trusty Scout (IRE), Privatory (FR), Sailed Away (GER), 16-1 Somekindofstar (IRE)

He’s not been seen over hurdles since late-2020 but SOMEKINDOFSTAR has been given a serious chance by the handicapper, and making his ﬁrst start for a new yard, Matt Crawley’s veteran earns the tentative vote in a open-looking handicap. King Otis seemingly hated the PLAY SMARTER ground at Stratford recently, so he’s fancied to get back on track here, with Sailed Away and Pure Bubbles another couple to consider making their handicap debuts. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SOMEKINDOFSTAR (IRE) 2.KING OTIS (IRE) 3.SAILED AWAY (GER)

Don’t forget to bet on the 1:05 at CARLISLE and 1:15 at KEMPTON PARK.

BEST TURNED OUT A racegoer will kindly present a memento to the winning owner and will also judge and present a prize of £50 to the Person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

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.

DOGS Well behaved dogs (and owners!) are allowed at Fakenham Race Meetings, but they MUST be on a short lead at ALL times and are NOT allowed inside any bars, buildings, grandstand steppings or in very crowded areas.

FAKENHAM RACECOURSE PHOTOGRAPHER The ofﬁcial photographer on this course is:

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THIRD RACE 1.30

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

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THE SKY BET BUILD A BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12650 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5109, 2nd £2554, 3rd £1278, 4th £639, 5th £319. (Penalty Value £6680.46) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (18-23): C Williams (17 wins from 63 runners, 27%) runs UNSPEAKABLE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (2 wins from 38 runners, 5%) runs FLAMELCO Longest Traveller: UNSPEAKABLE trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 268 miles. Br Breeding

colours

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horse

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J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

FLAMELCO (FR) (206) 1/25050-

Br B g Falco (USA) - Meldown (FR) O The Winning Hand B Mr A. Blin, Mme A. Blin, et al

age

st-lb

12-0

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler in France but hasn’t offered much in a trio of handicaps for his current trainer, failing to beat a rival at Fontwell on his most recent start. Others more persuasive as he goes chasing after 6 months off. TFRHHIII BHA108

ICAQUE DE L’ISLE (FR) (245) 133234-

Br B g Free Port Lux - Quetsche de L’Isle (FR) O Harper Girls B Mme Veronique Sayet

12-0

Harry Bannister J Richard Bandey, Kingsclere T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Chase winner in France and ran to a similar level on second outing for current yard when runner-up in handicap at Huntingdon (19.7f) TFRHHHHI BHA108 on Boxing Day. Lesser effort at Stratford (22.6f) in March, but could get back on track returned to this shorter trip on his return.

SCENE ONE (IRE) (200) 3/30P21Br B g Curtain Time (IRE) - Isserkelly Lady (IRE) O Scene One Partnership B Mr William Norris

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Bryony Frost J Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran to a fair level over hurdles, making all in maiden at Warwick (19f) when last seen in April. Appeals as the TFRHHHHH BHA106 type to make a chaser so could do better still as he goes handicapping over fences. Leading contender.

BEN BUIE (IRE) (27) 1P-P411 C D Br Br g Presenting - Change of Plan (IRE) O Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 10 B Mrs Mary Motherway

11-7

Gavin Sheehan J Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T Fbc Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner in 2022/23 and returned to form when scoring at Warwick in September. At least as good as ever when following up at Hereford (20.9f) last month, so he’s capable of going well again in his current mood. TFRHHHII BHA101

UNSPEAKABLE (IRE) (34) 00P1-06 Br Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - Croise Naofa (IRE) O Mr S. Chappell B Jack O’Dwyer

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Nick Scholﬁeld J Christian Williams, Bridgend T NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact on ﬁrst 4 starts over hurdles but, in ﬁrst-time tongue tie, left those efforts behind when winning handicap at Taunton (23.9f) in March. Not in the same form both outings since, though possibly needed the run last month. Makes chase debut. TFRHHIII BHA91

SHAW’S CROSS (IRE) (219) 414425-

Br B g Mr Dinos (IRE) - Capparoe Cross (IRE) O Mareildar Racing Part 1 B Mr N. Davis

10-4

James Best J Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained first success over fences at Plumpton (17f) in January but mixed form since, finishing well held back over hurdles at Newton Abbot in April. Back up in trip returned to chasing on first run for yard after leaving Paul Henderson. Cheekpieces applied. TFRHHHII BHA84 2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5.

Stewards Note: ICAQUE DE L’ISLE: Following its run on 13/3/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Scene One (IRE), 5-2 Ben Buie (IRE), 4-1 Icaque de L’Isle (FR), 8-1 Shaw’s Cross (IRE), 14-1 Unspeakable (IRE), 28-1 Flamelco (FR)

SCENE ONE opened his account over hurdles at Warwick on his ﬁnal outing last season and he appeals as the type to make up into a better chaser. The 7-y-o can make a winning start over PLAY SMARTER fences on his handicap debut, though Icaque de L’Isle isn’t taken lightly back down in trip on his return, while Ben Buie is going through a good spell at present. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SCENE ONE (IRE) 2.ICAQUE DE L’ISLE (FR) 3.BEN BUIE (IRE)

Don’t forget to bet on the 1:40 at CARLISLE and 1:50 at KEMPTON PARK.

BEST TURNED OUT Michael Shinners Sky Bet Head of Sports PR will present a memento to the winning owner. They will also judge the best turned out horse in this race and present a prize of £50 to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

TODAY’S VISITORS We are pleased to welcome visitors from Chelmsford, Doncaster, Great Yarmouth Huntingdon, Kelso, Leicester, Market Rasen, Newmarket, Nottingham, Sedgeﬁeld and Southwell members and hope they have a most enjoyable day.

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FOURTH RACE 2.05

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

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THE GATSBY’S FAKENHAM WINNER @ENGLAND BUSINESS AWARDS 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 (22 wins from 112 runners, 20%) runs COLONEL WHIZZ Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (6 wins from 35 runners, 17%) runs COLONEL WHIZZ Longest Traveller: ALRIGHT DAI trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 239 miles. Br Breeding

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J Jockey

T Trainer

ALRIGHT DAI (IRE) (36) 42-260

Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - The Cookie Jar (IRE) O Lycett Racing Ltd B Michael Fennessy

S Sponsor

age

st-lb

11-4

Bryan Carver J Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T Wastecom Nrg Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame in a trio of bumpers for Dan Skelton but impact over hurdles for this yard has been limited. Step up in trip needs to garner some progress. TFRHHHII BHA-

BOOK OF VERSE (USA) (34) 53

Br Ch g Curlin (USA) - Silvester Lady O Withers Winners B Mr Aaron Sones

11-4

Cillin Leonard (5) J Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster T S J D Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Regressive Flat maiden for Henry Spiller has continued to go the wrong way hurdling for this yard. TFRHHIII BHA-

COLONEL WHIZZ (IRE) (42) 26

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Gee Whizz (FR) O Mrs R. J. Skan B Declan Whelan

11-4

Lewis Stones (3) J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Motaclan S

TIMEFORM VIEW Soldier of Fortune gelding who shaped like a stayer when runner-up in bumper at Market Rasen in May. Again looked as if in need of a greater test when sixth of 11 in novice hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f, soft, 8/1) on hurdles bow 42 days ago and he’s a player now up in trip. TFRHHHHI BHA-

CUBAN COURT (IRE) (233) 1/20-

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Havana Dancer (IRE) O The Bench B Edmund Vaughan

11-4

Jack Quinlan J Neil King, Burderop T racehorse-ownership.com S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning debut in a 4-runner Fontwell bumper in April 2022 and showed even better form in defeat after a year off when runner-up at Doncaster next time. Beaten long way out when last seen at Kelso but isn’t discounted on the strength of his prior efforts. TFRHHHII BHA-

MELTON MOSSY (IRE) (22) 4

Br B g Valirann (FR) - Miss Ira Zarad (IRE) O Miss Amy Aldworth B James Flood

11-3

Micheal Nolan J Laura Horsfall, Towcester T

TIMEFORM VIEW Valirann gelding. Showed a bit when fourth of 6 in bumper at Sedgeﬁeld (16.8f, soft, 17/2) on NH debut 22 days ago. Probably better for run now but others are preferred. TFRHHHII BHA-

SHINJI (IRE) (35) 130-2 C Br B g Kingston Hill - Albemarle O Mrs Louise Jones B Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd

11-3

Gavin Sheehan J Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T Fbc Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked above average when landing bumper here for Roger Varian (subsequently sold £60,000) last year. Showed TFRHHHHH BHApromise when second at Stratford (16.3f, good to soft, 4/1) on hurdles bow 35 days ago and may well do better.

STAR LEGEND (IRE) (8) 303442

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Thai Haku (IRE) O Deva Racing SL 1 B Rockhart Trading Ltd

11-3

Lilly Pinchin (3) J James Owen, Newmarket T Deva Racing Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair on the Flat for William Haggas and got back on the up when second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (19.6f, good to soft) 8 days ago. More exposed than most but sets a good standard. TFRHHHHI BHA96

OUR PINK LADY (IRE) (11) 60533-P Br B or Br m Westerner - Littlegrace Lady (IRE) O Mr Neil Berry & Mr Alan Herbert B Marian Slattery & John O’Connor

5 10-11

Jamie Gambin (10) J James Owen, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both start over hurdles for Stuart Crawford but offered nothing after 10-month break at Stratford (22f, heavy) 11 days ago. Bit to prove. TFRHHHII BHA101

STOP THIS TRAIN (IRE) (71) P2/U6P-P

6 10-11

James Best J Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T Tote S

Br B m Ask - Helens Decree (IRE) O The Buffers B Mr I. Freeley

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up both starts in maiden hurdles and is impossible to fancy on that evidence. TFRHHIII BHA2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 6, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 9.

Stewards Note: BOOK OF VERSE: Following its run on 10/10/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed throughout. OUR PINK LADY: Following its run on 2/11/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Shinji (IRE), 4-1 Star Legend (IRE), 11-2 Colonel Whizz (IRE), 13-2 Our Pink Lady (IRE), 8-1 Cuban Court (IRE), 12-1 Alright Dai (IRE), 22-1 Melton Mossy (IRE), 66-1 Book of Verse (USA), Stop This Train (IRE)

SHINJI was a bumper winner here last season and is fancied to build on the promise of his hurdling debut to make it second time lucky over timber. Star Legend ran well in a Huntingdon PLAY SMARTER handicap last time and sets a reasonable standard for his less-experienced opposition to surpass, with Colonel Whizz also a player, the step up in trip appealing as beneﬁcial. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SHINJI (IRE) 2.STAR LEGEND (IRE) 3.COLONEL WHIZZ (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 2.40

FAKENHAM

D UBLE P BONUS RACE

THE WIN £50K WITH ITV7 FOR FREE MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £7650 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3090, 2nd £1545, 3rd £773, 4th £386, 5th £193. (Penalty Value £4039.96)

KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (18-23): N King (6 wins from 59 runners, 10%) runs MALINA JAMILA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (6 wins from 31 runners, 19%) runs MISTRAL NELL Longest Traveller: SINURITA trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 239 miles. Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

horse

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

MALINA JAMILA (GB) (188) 1204P-0

Br B m Malinas (GER) - Haveyoubeen (IRE) O Maundrell, Sawyer & Andrews B S. W. Maundrell Ltd

S Sponsor

age

st-lb

12-0

Jack Quinlan J Neil King, Burderop T

TIMEFORM VIEW Listed bumper winner at Huntingdon and also won a hurdle there last May. Has yet to make an impact in handicaps though so has work to do. TFRHHHII BHA100

COURTNEY SILVER (IRE) (37) 660P-14

Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Jennifers Diary (IRE) O Mr Chris Butler B Mr H. Fowler

5 11-12

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 TFRHHHII BHA98 in August. Creditable run there under a penalty but handicapper has taken no chances with opening mark.

MISTRAL NELL (GB) (173) 4P32-PP C

Br B m Mount Nelson - Mistral Reine O The Dennis Family & Dominic Reilly B Sara Dennis & Dominic & Sarah Reilly

11-8

Connor Brace J Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on for ﬁrst time when good second of 4 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f) in April. Twice pulled up at Warwick since though for Lucy Wadham. Handily weighted though if the switch to this in-form yard sparks a big resurgence.TFRHHHHH BHA94

CRIQUETTE (FR) (276) 450/446-

Br B m Crillon (FR) - Lost Maiby (FR) O Mr S Brackenbury B Mrs C. Sirven Gualde & Mr Y. Fouin

11-8

Harry Bannister J Billy Aprahamian, Towcester T Fairfax and Favor Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner hasn’t really gone on from ﬁnishing fourth in a 16-runner event at Hereford on hurdles bow this time last year. Struggled on handicap debut in February and needs stable switch from Alex Hales to have sparked some improvement. TFRHHIII BHA94

CREM FRESH (GB) (234) P6/22/25Br B m Malinas (GER) - Clotted Cream (USA) O Mr David Gibbons B Mr & Mrs N. Faulks

11-5

Gavin Sheehan J Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn T K & M (Hauliers) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned from a lengthy absence with a good second at Hereford in January but failed to back it up there two months later. Needs to get back on track after a break. TFRHHHII BHA91

SINURITA (IRE) (64) P-3052P BF Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Hard To Please (IRE) O Neil Mulholland Racing Club B Mr Brendan Nolan

11-2

Dylan Whelan (7) J Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

TIMEFORM VIEW Excellent second in handicap hurdle at Bangor (19.6f) in August but pulled up at Fontwell following month. Worth another chance. TFRHHHII BHA88

ELIZA DOLITTLE (IRE) (21) 66F6-3

Br B m Califet (FR) - Cove (IRE) O Mr Michael O’Shea B P. Connell

5 10-12

James Davies J Nick Gifford, Findon T Avtrade Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who posted her best effort when third of 8 in novice hurdle at Plumpton (15.9f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Up in trip for her handicap debut. One to consider. TFRHHHHI BHA84

AURELIA FADILLA (GB) (65) 006-P

Br B m Milan - Faustina Pius (IRE) O Miss J. Green B Miss J. M. Green

10-7

David Noonan J Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T Treehouse Sporting Colours, Jmc Surfacing Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Stratford (18.7f, good) 65 days ago. Lots more is required. TFRHHIII BHA79

BETTY’S BELLE (GB) (21) 224063 Br B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Burgundy Betty (IRE) O Mr P. Long B Mrs Bridget Henley

10-7

Ellis Collier (7) J Tracey Leeson, Towcester T

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now ﬁfteen runs since her last win in 2021 but she wasn’t discredited when third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (25f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Others are still preferred. TFRHHIII BHA79

10 DIV INE TARA (GB) (71) 3040-0P Br B m Kayf Tara - Mid Div And Creep O Mr G. Molen B Mrs K. Exall & Mr A. Exall

10-2

Ben Poste J Clare Hobson, Royston T Clare Hobson Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to better poor form over hurdles, pulled up in 23f Worcester handicap in September on her ﬁnal run for Fergal O’Brien. Hooded for yard debut with lots to prove. TFRHHIII BHA70 2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 9.

Stewards Note: MISTRAL NELL: Following its run on 24/5/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer an easier surface. SINURITA: Following its run on 10/9/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Sinurita (IRE), 5-1 Mistral Nell (GB), 6-1 Crem Fresh (GB), 15-2 Eliza Dolittle (IRE), 8-1 Malina Jamila (GB), Courtney Silver (IRE), Betty’s Belle (GB), 18-1 Div Ine Tara (GB), 28-1 Criquette (FR), 300-1 Aurelia Fadilla (GB)

Most of these arrive with a question mark against them so it is worth siding with MISTRAL NELL to take a big step forward now under the expert tutelage of Fergal O’Brien and capitalise on a PLAY SMARTER handy-looking mark. Eliza Dolittle is feared most now going handicapping up in trip, with Sinurita appealing as the pick of the remainder for place purposes. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MISTRAL NELL 2.ELIZA DOLITTLE (IRE) 3.SINURITA (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 3.10

FAKENHAM

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THE SKY BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12650 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5109, 2nd £2554, 3rd £1278, 4th £639, 5th £319. (Penalty Value £6680.46)

KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (18-23): S Edmunds (17 wins from 56 runners, 30%) runs ALLO ALLO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S Edmunds (2 wins from 18 runners, 11%) runs ALLO ALLO Longest Traveller: JONY MAX trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 268 miles. Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

horse

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

ALLO ALLO (GB) (35) 412U1-P C D

Br B g Milan - Ravello Bay O Fakenham Race Club B R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg

age

st-lb

12-0

Ciaran Gethings J Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T Fakenham Racecourse Ltd, Science Supplements S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 2 of his 3 starts over hurdles (both here) last term and scored at Bangor (20.3f, good to ﬁrm) on second of his two completed starts in this sphere. Reappearance effort can be overlooked (found to have been suffering from heat stress) and, assuming all is well, he should have a part to play. TFRHHHII BHA115

JONY MAX (IRE) (17) 2B230P D Br B g Mahler - Supreme Sunday (IRE) O StQuintonMauleIntPlyw’dVordermanS-Daniel B John and Miriam Murphy

8 11-11

Ellis Collier (7) J Christian Williams, Bridgend T NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless last season, but went close on a couple of occasions, including over 29f here during the spring. However, TFRHHHII BHA112 he needs to bounce back following a couple of poor efforts and the percentage call is to look elsewhere.

EDISON KENT (IRE) (8) P42244 Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Kentish Town (IRE) O Edison Kent Partners B Mr S. Gorman

11-9

Lilly Pinchin (3) J James Owen, Newmarket T racehorse-ownership.com S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up twice over hurdles at Worcester in September, but dropped away pretty tamely back in this sphere at Huntingdon recently and his overall proﬁle is far from convincing. TFRHHIII BHA110

THE VOLLAN (IRE) (36) 0P-P433 D Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Print It On Lips (IRE) O Mrs Elaine Holmes B Sharon Duggan

11-8

Lewis Dobb (7) J L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t tasted success since landing a small-ﬁeld Kelso handicap chase (23.4f, good to ﬁrm) last October, now 14lb below that winning mark and his latest effort suggested that he’s working his way back to form. Major player. TFRHHHHH BHA109

KADEX (FR) (21) 20PP-01 Br B g Saddex - Califete Royale (FR) O The Sanguiners, Mrs G Redman & B Painter B Mme Jocelyne Ventrou & Mr Guy Cherel

11-3

Bryony Frost J Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over hurdles in France and, though more miss than hit overall for present connections, he left his chase debut well TFRHHHHI BHA104 behind when landing a 4-runner Plumpton handicap (25.7f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. 4lb rise by no means the end of world.

LE TUEUR (IRE) (205) 221140- C D Br Ch g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Golden Odyssey (IRE) O Yen Hall Farm Racing B Gregg Stafford

10-9

Jay Tidball (5) J Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runnner-up here on ﬁrst 2 starts of last term prior to opening chase account back from a break at Huntingdon (3m, good to soft) in March. Duly followed up over a marathon trip here next time and, though below par when last seen at Bangor in April, he clearly goes well fresh/at this course. TFRHHHII BHA96 2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 6.

Stewards Note: ALLO ALLO: Following its run on 9/10/2023 it was reported that the horse showed signs of heat stress.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Kadex (FR), 7-2 The Vollan (IRE), 9-2 Allo Allo (GB), 5-1 Le Tueur (IRE), 17-2 Jony Max (IRE), 12-1 Edison Kent (IRE)

There was enough in THE VOLLAN’s effort at Kelso last month to suggest that he could soon capitalise on the handicapper’s mercy (now 14lb below last winning mark), and the 9-y-o is taken to conﬁrm that impression by striking here. Kadex will be a serious threat if able to at least PLAY SMARTER match the form of his recent Plumpton success, while Le Tueur, whose form ﬁgures here read 211, and Allo Allo are also live contenders. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THE VOLLAN (IRE) 2.KADEX (FR) 3.LE TUEUR (IRE)

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SEVENTH RACE 3.40

About two miles (2m 3yds) FAKENHAM

D UBLE P BONUS RACE

THE SKY BET REQUEST A BET OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

for four and five yrs old x Total prize fund £5000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2087, 2nd £1044, 3rd £522, 4th £261. (Penalty Value £2723)

KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (18-23): N King (6 wins from 59 runners, 10%) runs CHARMIAN’S PLACE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (6 wins from 31 runners, 19%) runs MISTRAL BLUE Longest Traveller: CHARMIAN’S PLACE trained by N King, Burderop, 190 miles. Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

horse

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

AMI BONDHU (FR) (240) 0-

Br B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Rogation (FR) O Mrs R. Gifford B Haras Du Hoguenet & Mr Gilles Lebaron

S Sponsor

age

st-lb

11-2

James Davies J Nick Gifford, Findon T Avtrade Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW 80/1, hinted at ability when tenth of 17 in bumper at Kempton (heavy) on debut in March, fading as if the outing was needed. May do better. TFRHHHII BHA-

COOLEAGH (IRE) (-)

Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Bonmahon Charm (IRE) O Miss Clare Hobson B Denis Hayes

11-2

Ben Poste J Clare Hobson, Royston T Clare Hobson Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW €3,000 Sageburg gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler/chaser It Could Be You. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 25f) Westren Warrior. Stable 0-24 in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. TFRHHIII BHA-

COOL STYLE (GB) (282) 4-

Br Br g Dartmouth - Intersky High (USA) O Miss K. J. Keir B Miss K. J. Keir

11-2

Charlie Todd J Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to do better over hurdles and merely hinted at ability when fourth of 6 in bumper at Sandown on debut in February. Improvement required. TFRHHIII BHA-

MIDNIGHT STING (GB) (-)

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Midnight Fun O Mr Michael Appleby B Judith Jones & Michael Appleby

11-2

Nick Scholﬁeld J Michael Appleby, Oakham T Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scorpion gelding. Dam (c106/h111) 2 3/4m/3m hurdle winner. From a good Flat stable but its bumper record in the last 5 seasons is 0-17. TFRHHHII BHA-

PIC THE POWER (GB) (-)

Br B g Slade Power (IRE) - Kahalah Fantasy O ThorneBetweenTwoRoses Partnership B Mr & Mrs L. E. Bird

11-2

Kevin Brogan J L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T

TIMEFORM VIEW Slade Power gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Nazwa. Dam unraced. Respected stable 11-57 in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. Big player if the betting vibes are strong. TFRHHHHI BHA-

CHARMIAN’S PLACE (IRE) (189) 2-4

Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Zahra’s Place O Mrs J. K. Buckle B Mrs J. K. Buckle

10-9

Jack Quinlan J Neil King, Burderop T The Bildeston Crown S

TIMEFORM VIEW Good start when second at Warwick in April and ran to a similar level when fourth at Worcester in May. Sets the standard here. TFRHHHHH BHA-

KARMAN LINE (GB) (-)

Br Ch f Universal (IRE) - Dog Or Divorce O Mrs D. Mitchell B Mrs D. L. Mitchell

10-9

Harry Bannister J Billy Aprahamian, Towcester T Fairfax and Favor Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Universal ﬁlly. Dam (b84) bumper winner. Betting should help guide to expectations on debut. TFRHHIII BHA-

MISTRAL BLUE (GB) (186) 5-0

Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Mistral Reine O Make Mine A Double Partnership B Sara Dennis & Dominic & Sarah Reilly

10-9

Connor Brace J Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered something to work on when ﬁfth on her C&D debut in April. Failed to build on that when down TFRHHHII BHAthe ﬁeld at Huntingdon a month later but it’s still early days for this mare from a leading stable.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 2, 4, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Charmian’s Place (IRE), 4-1 Pic The Power (GB), 13-2 Midnight Sting (GB), 7-1 Mistral Blue (GB), 12-1 Ami Bondhu (FR), Cool Style (GB), 20-1 Karman Line (GB), 33-1 Cooleagh (IRE)

CHARMIAN’S PLACE sets a fair standard and is the percentage call, although strong market support for Laura Morgan newcomer Pic The Power would put a slightly different slant on things. PLAY SMARTER Mistral Blue should also be on the premises if returning to the level she showed when ﬁfth on her debut here last spring. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CHARMIAN’S PLACE (IRE) 2.PIC THE POWER 3.MISTRAL BLUE

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Fakenham RACECOURSE

First Race 12.25 - THE BETTER BETTING WITH SKY BET FILLIES’ JUVENILE 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 juvenile three yrs old fillies only, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Free Entry by noon, November 8th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 11th. Weights: 10st 12lb each Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. 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. 9 entries. - Closed November 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3547; Second £1774; Third £887; Fourth £444. (Penalty Value £4629.10) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.55 - THE SAVE OUR SPORT SIGN THE PETITION HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4039 to the winning horse The second to receive £1858, the third £929, the fourth £465 and the fifth £231. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Free Entry by noon, November 8th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 11th. Penalties, after November 4th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 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. 17 entries. - Closed November 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3090; Second £1545; Third £773; Fourth £386; Fifth £193. (Penalty Value £4039.96) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.30 - THE SKY BET BUILD A BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6680 to the winning horse The second to receive £3073, the third £1536, the fourth £769 and the fifth £383. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, November 8th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 11th. Penalties, after November 4th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 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. 17 entries. - Closed November 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5109; Second £2554; Third £1278; Fourth £639; Fifth £319. (Penalty Value £6680.46) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.05 - THE GATSBY’S FAKENHAM WINNER @ ENGLAND BUSINESS AWARDS 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, November 8th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. 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 November 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3547; Second £1774; Third £887; Fourth £444. (Penalty Value £4629.10) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.40 - THE WIN £50K WITH ITV7 FOR FREE MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4039 to the winning horse The second to receive £1858, the third £929, the fourth £465 and the fifth £231. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100. Free Entry by noon, November 8th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 11th. Penalties, after November 4th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. 16 entries. - Closed November 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3090; Second £1545; Third £773; Fourth £386; Fifth £193. (Penalty Value £4039.96) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.10 - THE SKY BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6680 to the winning horse The second to receive £3073, the third £1536, the fourth £769 and the fifth £383. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, November 8th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 11th. Penalties, after November 4th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 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 November 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5109; Second £2554; Third £1278; Fourth £639; Fifth £319. (Penalty Value £6680.46) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.40 - THE SKY BET REQUEST A BET OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2723 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £627 and the fourth £314. for four and five yrs old 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, November 8th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 11th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. 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 November 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2087; Second £1044; Third £522; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2723) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

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