Fakenham Racecard – Tuesday 20th November

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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.

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Monday 13th November

Our rearranged meeting last Monday was a resounding success, with seven competitive races taking centre stage on what was a sunny Autumn afternoon.

The meeting kicked off with a win for James Owen and Lilly Pinchin. Four runners contested the juvenile hurdle, with Emma Lavelle’s Grain Of Hope being sent off the hot favourite. Royal Athena took a keen hold under Lilly Pinchin and sat prominent for the early stages of the race. Coming down the home straight she took up the running from Grain Of Hope, who despite battling back well, couldn’t get up to deny Royal Athena. The two pulled a mile clear of the third and are a couple of nice types to follow for the season.

Eight runners contested the second race of the day, with Harry Reed and Good Time Ahead getting the job done from Sailed Away and Ciaran Gethings. The winner was relatively unfancied in the market but was clearly sharpened up from his unconventional opener on the all-weather at Kempton a month prior.

He’s not always been the easiest to get right but Jim & Suzi best have done an excellent job in getting him back to winning ways. Sailed Away wasn’t the most fluent at his fences, which no

doubt cost him in the finish. Veteran Somekindofstar ran an admirable race to finish third after being a tad keen in the early stages.

The first of our chases went the way of Scene One for the Lucy Wadham, Bryony Frost combination. The sevenyear-old took control of the contest jumping the final fence and very much picked up where he left off when winning last season at Warwick.

DON’T M I S S O U R N E X T M E ETI NG TUESDAY 19TH DECEMBER SE E YOU THERE! He jumped well on chasing debut and is no doubt on an upward trajectory.

Icaque De L’isle put in a gutsy effort on return and will no doubt come on for the outing.

The omission of three fences made the run in a testing affair and it was Star Legend who looked to relish it the most as he charged home to score by 1 ½ lengths. In the process, he gave trainer and jockey combination of James Owen and Lilly Pinchin a double on the day. The manner of his victory would suggest he very much needs every yard of the trip and could be one for further next time out. Colonel Whizz put in a significantly improved effort, with the extra distance bringing about a fair amount excitement for future outings.

Gavin Sheehan achieved his first win of the afternoon on Crem Fresh. It looked to be a gruelling affair that saw only four of the ten finish but Barry Brennan’s runner loved conditions to

win impressively to Mistral Nell. Our penultimate race of the day went to Christian Williams. Talented claimer Ellis Collier made virtually all aboard the eight-year-old and despite being headed in the run in, rallied gamely to just deny Bryony Frost and Lucy Wadham their second win of the afternoon. It was our most exciting finish of the afternoon with both horses looking likely to go close again next time out.

While our penultimate race was the most exciting, this performance was the most impressive as James Davies looked a mere passenger on Ami Bondhu for Nick Gifford. The pair did take a keen hold, but it looked to have no adverse effects as they entered the home straight. James Davies always looked to have his rivals covered and it was a vastly improved effort than his run at Kempton last season. He looks to be a mightily impressive prospect for connections.

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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.

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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

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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 12.10

FAKENHAM

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(Penalty Value £4752.90)

KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (18-23): E Williams (6 wins from 29 runners, 21%) runs JACKIE SAVAGE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (5 wins from 62 runners, 8%) runs VIRGINIA LODGE Longest Traveller: JACKIE SAVAGE trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 245 miles.

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CIRCLE OF HOPE (GB) (-)

Br B f Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Circle of Angels O Mr R. S. Brookhouse B Mr R. S. Brookhouse

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S Sponsor

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Jack Quinlan J B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Brother to fairly useful 7.4f winner Yorbelucky. Dam, 9f/1 1/4m winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 21f) I’m So Lucky and useful hurdler (2m winner) Dream Esteem. Wears cheekpieces for debut for good yard.

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FRANCINA (GB) (28) 2 BF Br B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Favorite (GER) O Sir Chips Keswick B Gestut Gorlsdorf

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Jonathan Burke J Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T Betvictor S

TIMEFORM VIEW Sister to 2 winners, including fairly useful 19f/21f hurdle winner Favorite Moon. Dam 1 1/4m winner.

Held back by inexperience in a messy race on last month’s debut at Hereford and should improve.

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JACKIE SAVAGE (GB) (-)

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Conor Ring (3) J Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

Br Ch f Jack Hobbs - Molly Flight (FR) O Mrs C. Williams B Overbury Stallions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Return Flight, stayed 3m. Dam unraced sister to smart hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 27f) Sunny Flight and fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 27f) Golden Flight. Bred more for stamina than speed but still worth a market check. TFRHHHII BHA-

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Br B f Linda’s Lad - Persian Forest O Mrs Rachel Brodie & Mr John Brodie B Clarendon Farm Ltd

Ben Jones J Ben Pauling, Naunton T Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Linda’s Lad filly. Closely related to a winner, and half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 2m hurdle winner Persian Time. Of obvious interest on debut.

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VIRGINIA LODGE (GB) (41) 0

Br B f Berkshire (IRE) - Katy P O Winter Gold Racing 3 B Elms Stud Co Ltd & P. Atkinson

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Fergus Gillard (3) J Dan Skelton, Alcester T The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S

TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a winning hurdler and in good hands but offered little at Ludlow on last month’s debut.

TFRHHIII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 5

2022: MARSHELLA (IRE) 3 10 11 Harrison Beswick 11-4 (Oliver Signy) 4 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Francina (GB), 5-2 Circle of Hope (GB), 11-4 Talysh (GB), 17-2 Jackie Savage (GB), 22-1 Virginia Lodge (GB)

CIRCLE OF HOPE hails from a stable that’s made a good start to the season with its hurdling newcomers, so she earns the vote before market clues. Talysh has an appealing pedigree and has to be feared, particularly if strong in the betting, while Francina should build on last month’s PLAY SMARTER debut at Hereford.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CIRCLE OF HOPE 2.TALYSH 3.FRANCINA

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SECOND RACE 12.45

About three miles (3m 38yds) FAKENHAM

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THE GREENE KING ICE BREAKER CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3433, 2nd £1716, 3rd £859, 4th £429.

(Penalty Value £4488.85)

KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (18-23): C Williams (18 wins from 65 runners, 28%) runs CALL OF THE LOON Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J O’Neill (3 wins from 39 runners, 8%) runs BERTIE’S BANDANA Longest Traveller: CALL OF THE LOON trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 268 miles.

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Br B g Millenary - Raheen Lady (IRE) O Mr Patrick Joseph Moore B Noel Fenton

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Ellis Collier (8) J Christian Williams, Bridgend T NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved consistent since joining Christian Williams, scoring for second time when taking 12-runner handicap chase at Stratford (27.5f, good, 4/1) in August. Shaped as if better for the run after 3 months off when fourth at Huntingdon last week. TFRHHHHI BHA100

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LE TUEUR (IRE) (8) 21140-4 C D Br Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Golden Odyssey (IRE) O Yen Hall Farm Racing B Gregg Stafford

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Jay Tidball J Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened chase account back from a break at Huntingdon (3m, good to soft) before following up under a penalty here (29f) in March. Shaped as if needing the run after 7 months off when fourth over C&D last week.

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GUGUSS COLLONGES (FR) (19) 6-P0231

Br B g Secret Singer (FR) - Une Collonges (FR) O Mr David Gilmour & Mr James Dellaway B G.A.E.C Delorme

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Lilly Pinchin J Roger Teal, Lambourn T Chartplan(2004) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Built on the promise of his previous 2 runs when winning for the first time since joining this yard at Stratford 19 days ago, responding well to an attacking ride over a longer trip. Up in distance again and should be seen to good effect around here. TFRHHHHH BHA91

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BERTIE’S BANDANA (IRE) (15) 06UP0-0

Br B g Notnowcato - Alright Kitty (IRE) O DYDB Marketing Limited B John O’Connor

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James Smith (5) J Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler and went with no encouragement sent chasing on return 2 weeks ago.

TFRHHHII BHA81 Significantly up in trip.

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

2022: VETONCALL (IRE) 10 9 12 Jamie Brace 6-1 (Alan Jones) 6 ran

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

Stewards Note: BERTIE’S BANDANA: Following its run on 6/11/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Guguss Collonges (FR), 3-1 Call of The Loon (IRE), 9-2 Le Tueur (IRE), 14-1 Bertie’s Bandana (IRE)

GUGUSS COLLONGES was a convincing winner at Stratford 3 weeks ago and should prove

PLAY SMARTER difficult to peg back. Le Tueur has a good record around here so is next best.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GUGUSS COLLONGES (FR) 2.LE TUEUR (IRE) 3.CALL OF THE LOON (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 1.20

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

FAKENHAM

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THE GREENE KING LEVEL HEAD NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202.

(Penalty Value £4224.80)

KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (18-23): L Wadham (17 wins from 67 runners, 25%) runs FOR GINA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (3 wins from 14 runners, 21%) runs STAR LEGEND Longest Traveller: BOLEYN BOY trained by B Case, Banbury, 130 miles.

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STAR LEGEND (IRE) (8) 034421 C

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

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair on the Flat for William Haggas and opened hurdles account at the eighth attempt in a 2 1/2m maiden here (soft) last week. Shapes as though this trip will be within reach but he’ll need to improve for it in order to defy a penalty back in handicap company.

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BOLEYN BOY (IRE) (22) 02P2-31 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 Ran no sort of a race on handicap debut at Doncaster in February but has subsequently left that dismal effort well behind, off the mark back from a 5-month break upped to 25f at Huntingdon (good to soft). Rather fortunate that day (left clear 2 out) but 3lb rise fair and he’s a big player. TFRHHHHI BHA97

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AKI BOMAYE (IRE) (84) 4/4PFP-P

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Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J Jack Jones, Newmarket T

Br Gr g Stowaway - Line Grey (FR) O Mrs Mary-Ann Middleton B George Tracey & Declan Phelan

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of sole start between the flags but 0-9 under Rules for the Tizzards and didn’t show much back hurdling for new yard when returning to action at Worcester in August. Since undergone a wind op and now finds himself with a fair bit to prove. TFRHHIII BHA96

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FOR GINA (GB) (16) 33-3212 D Br B m Kayf Tara - United (GER) O Louise Kemble and J J W Wadham B R. B. Holt

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Reliable sort who got the job done in first-time cheekpieces in 8-runner handicap at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good to soft) in June. Bettered that when a clear second back from a break at Huntingdon recently and it’s not hard to envisage another bold show from this 5-y-o. TFRHHHHH BHA91

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REDBRIDGE ROSIE (IRE) (29) 34P-323

Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Miss Island (IRE) O The Good Old Days Racing Partnership B Jim O’Flynn

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James Best J Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who proved disappointing in handful of starts last season but better efforts since returning from a break in September,particularly when chasing home an unexposed type in a Uttoxeter handicap hurdle on penultimate start. Not so good back over fences next time and she looks vulnerable. TFRHHHII BHA79 DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2022: SECRET TRIX 5 11 4 Fergus Gregory 7-4 (Olly Murphy) 7 ran

Hood worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

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

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Boleyn Boy (IRE), 5-2 For Gina (GB), 10-3 Star Legend (IRE), 17-2 Redbridge Rosie (IRE), 10-1 Aki Bomaye (IRE)

FOR GINA appears to be going the right way judged o her reappearance second at Huntingdon and, entitled to come on for that run, she could be the answer. The one likely to offer the most resistance is Boleyn Boy, who shed his maiden tag at that course last month and while the outcome probably would’ve been different PLAY SMARTER had Aldsworth not exited at the second-last, he also appears to be headed in the right direction. Redbridge Rosie and Star Legend look set to scrap it out for minor honours.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FOR GINA 2.BOLEYN BOY (IRE) 3.REDBRIDGE ROSIE (IRE)

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LAST YEAR’S WINNER CONCEROE

Raceday preview from Weatherbys It is a real pleasure to be sponsoring two races across the card this afternoon at Fakenham, including the Weatherbys Hamilton Novices’ Handicap Chase, a Class 5 event staged over 2m5f in which a small but select field of five go to post.

The weights are headed by Sarah Humphrey’s Jacks Touch who, although winless in six starts over hurdles, made a really encouraging start to life over fences when fourth on chase debut at Huntingdon last month. From a mark of 100, the eight-year-old was beaten under four lengths by the eventual winner

School For Scandal has an experience edge over this field and could put that to good use here. and may well have gotten closer if not for a final fence mistake when ridden to press the leaders.

The handicapper has generously dropped her 2lbs for that effort, and this is as good a chance as any to shed her maiden tag under rules.

The James Owen stable has been in fine form of late, operating at a 21% strike rate over the past fortnight, and his My Gift To You is one of only two chase winners in the field here.

The five-year-old got off the mark in ready fashion on stable debut WEATHERBYS RACEDAY PREVIEW

back in July, surging to a four-length victory in a Southwell handicap hurdle from a mark of 70. He then backed that up with a smooth last-to-first win on chase debut at Worcester, coming home powerfully under a cool ride from Harry Cobden and was worth a lot more than the winning margin suggests. Despite being a beaten favourite on all three starts back over hurdles since, he has run with credit in the places, and can continue progressing now reverted to the bigger obstacles following the promise he showed on chase debut.

The other in the field with a victory over fences on his record is Joe Tickle’s School For Scandal, who got off the mark over fences at the eleventh time of asking when staying on well for a four-length success at Taunton on his final start of the last campaign. The eightyear-old has an experience edge over this field and could put that to good use here up just 4lbs for that latest win, but he hasn’t proved the most consistent horse to follow.

Calidad is now 0-13 under rules and has switched to Mrs Lawney Hill since last seen. The seven-yearold has some decent form over hurdles that would put him in the mix here, chasing home the smart Datsalrightgino in a novice hurdle and placing off a mark of 91 at Hereford in January, but has yet to make his presence felt over fences

under rules. He did register a widemargin Point-to-Point victory in April and has a reduced chase mark of 86 though. Seamus Mullins’ fouryear-old Elpologreg has showed little in two novice hurdles this term and makes the switch to fences for his chase debut here. Although he receives a hefty chunk of weight from his elders here, he must improve greatly for the switch to the bigger obstacles to have a say.

Templier was back to winning ways with an impressive 11-length success at Sedgefield

an impressive 11-length success at Sedgefield in March before backing up with another victory just eight days later at Ffos Las. A busy schedule perhaps just caught up to him when he was disappointing seven days later but is interesting on We are also looking to forward the back of a break now, although to sponsoring the Weatherbys would likely want a bit more cut in nhstallions.co.uk Handicap Chase the ground than is expected. later in the afternoon, a Class 5 David Bridgewater’s Extraordinary contest staged over just further than Man returned with a real gutsy win at two miles.

Hereford, making all under a strong The weights are headed by Christian ride from Sam Twiston-Davies and Williams’ Up For Appeal, who arrived repelling a late challenge gamely to in the UK on the back of some solid get the job done. Up just 4lbs for that bumper form in Ireland, chasing victory and with talented claimer home the likes of Encanto Bruno and Caoilin Quinn negating the rise, Space Tourist. The five-year-old got he sets the standard on that form, off the mark over hurdles on the although that was his first victory fourth attempt with an impressive under rules, and he has to prove he win from a mark of 97 over this trip at can back it up with another good Stratford. Up in trip on chase debut performance. last time, he was given a quiet ride Berliet Express was pulled up on

by Jack Tudor and that experience stable debut for Jake Thomas will put him spot on for this back Coulson at Exeter when last seen, down to his optimum trip. Dropping and whilst he has some nice placed in grade too, from a 2lb lower mark, form in Ireland that would make him he looks to have a great chance appear well-weighted to get his with Ellis Collier claiming 7lbs in the head in front, he is now 0-20 over saddle. fences and still searches for that first Sarah Humphrey looks to have victory over fences. Karen Jewell’s another good chance in our second Millies Mite still searches for her first sponsored race too, as she sends victory under rules, and although four-time chase winner Templier. travelling well for a long way when The experienced ten-year-old third at Uttoxeter last time, has yet to got back to winning ways with prove she can get her head in front.

WEATHERBYS RACEDAY PREVIEW

FOURTH RACE 1.55

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

D UBLE P BONUS RACE

THE WEATHERBYS HAMILTON 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) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (18-23): S Humphrey (8 wins from 51 runners, 16%) runs JACKS TOUCH Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S Mullins (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs ELPOLOGREG Longest Traveller: SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL trained by J Tickle, Tiverton, 274 miles.

Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

no

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horse

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

JACKS TOUCH (IRE) (1) 66P-041

Br B m Jeremy (USA) - Jennys Gem (IRE) O THE JACK’S TOUCH PARTNERSHIP B L. Doyle

S Sponsor

age

st-lb

8

12-0

James Best J Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lost her form over hurdles but went some way to stopping the slide despite making errors on chasing debut when fourth of 7 at Huntingdon (2 1/2m, good to soft). May well have finished closer but for a final-fence mistake and she merits respect. Won yesterday with ease.

TFRHHHHI BHA98

2

MY GIFT TO YOU (IRE) (28) 611234 BF

Br B g Kingston Hill - Ariels Serenade (IRE) O LPOG 23 NH B Michael Moloney

5

11-2

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Left previous form behind when making a winning handicap/yard debut over hurdles at Southwell in July. Followed up on chasing bow at Worcester (also at around 2 1/2m on good ground) and, having held his form well over the smaller obstacles since, he’s of strong interest back in this sphere.

TFRHHHHH BHA86

3

CALIDAD (IRE) (176) 02431-0 Br B g Califet (FR) - La Feuillarde (FR) O Mr Alan Hill B Danny Doran

7

11-2

Brian Hughes J Lawney Hill, Aston Rowant T Prolinx Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW On a good mark judged on peak hurdles form but hasn’t shown much in 5 previous starts in this sphere and, though successful between the flags in April, his record under Rules stands at 0-13. TFRHHHII BHA86

4

ELPOLOGREG (FR) (15) 500-350

Br B g Creachadoir (IRE) - Zannkiya O S Mullins Racing Club B E.A.R.L. Haras de Lonray

4 10-13

Daniel Sansom (3) J Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best in bumpers and while there was some promise in his hurdles debut third at Stratford in May, it would be something of an understatement to say that he has failed to build on that since. Big step forward needed now sent chasing. TFRHIIII BHA92

5

SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL (FR) (208) P33PP1-

Br Gr g Doctor Dino (FR) - School of Thought (FR) O Mr Paul Anthony Mann B Mme Henri Devin

8 10-11

Ben Jones J Joe Tickle, Tiverton T

TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly opened his account when scoring from the front in a Taunton handicap chase (21.7f, soft) on final start of last season. 4lb rise fair enough and while his profile hardly screams of one likely to follow up, he will be a threat if resuming in a similar mood. TFRHHHHI BHA81 DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3.

2022: CONCEROE (IRE) 6 11 10 Jack Quinlan 15-8 (Ben Case) 5 ran

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 My Gift To You (IRE), 11-4 School For Scandal (FR), 7-2 Jacks Touch (IRE), 15-2 Calidad (IRE), 40-1 Elpologreg (FR)

A winner of his sole previous start over fences during the summer, MY GIFT TO YOU is taken to make it 2-2 in this sphere. He has made the frame on each of his three subsequent starts back hurdling and improvement is likely now returned to the larger obstacles. School For Scandal is by no means certain to PLAY SMARTER reproduce the form of his Taunton success in April but, with Jacks Touch ran at Leicester on Monday and won nicely and Calidad 0-13 under Rules, he is second choice all the same.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MY GIFT TO YOU (IRE) 2.SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL (FR) 3.CALIDAD (IRE)

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About two miles (2m 3yds)

FIFTH RACE 2.30

FAKENHAM

D UBLE P BONUS RACE

THE GREENE KING FLINT EYE MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Mares’ Hurdle Series Qualifier)

for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares 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): L Wadham (17 wins from 67 runners, 25%) runs PRETENDING Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (6 wins from 32 runners, 19%) runs ON CLOUD NINE Longest Traveller: GEORGI GIRL trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 272 miles.

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colours

O Owner

no

1

horse

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

HOLLY (FR) (26) 5/51/30-0

Br B m Voiladenuo (FR) - Righty Malta (FR) O Mr John P. McManus B Mr Cyrille Gombeau & Mrs Lise Gombeau

age

st-lb

6

12-0

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Triple French bumper winner who landed a novice hurdle atWincanton in December 2021.Started last season with an encouraging third on 2m Chepstow handicap debut but well beaten in only 2 runs since.This does represent a drop in grade for her, though.A market move would be interesting. TFRHHHII BHA118

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MRS GRIMLEY (IRE) (263) 3213P3- D

5

Br B m Australia - Yakshini (IRE) O FB Racing Club B Graiguelin Stud

11-5

Beau Morgan (5) J Ben Pauling, Naunton T Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner who has shown similar form over hurdles, opening her account in a Ffos Las novice last winter. Third in her previous handicap. Claims if ready to roll after 8 months off. TFRHHHII BHA109

3

GEORGI GIRL (IRE) (15) 132-3 D

Br Ch f Getaway (GER) - Gales Hill (IRE) O Michael Rembaum & Michael Tuckey B The Red Marble Syndicate

4

11-4

Ben Jones J Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T Equine Bio Genie Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner in 2m juvenile hurdles last season. Good third of 10 on Hereford handicap TFRHHHHH BHA108 debut/reappearance and likely to have a big say here with that behind her.

4

IP UP (FR) (17) 5632-53 Br Ch m Secret Singer (FR) - Upisland (FR) O Mr Andy Peake B Mme Marinette Avril

5

11-3

Craig Nichol J Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn T Jedd O’Keeffe Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/chaser winner in France for David Cottin. Better effort in handicap hurdles for new yard this autumn when third over 2m at Ayr 17 days ago.

TFRHHHII BHA107

5

PRETENDING (IRE) (215) 32202-

Br Gr f Make Believe - Gala O Mr James Summers B Denford Stud Ltd

4 10-13

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent in the main over hurdles last season, culminating with good second of 11 in 17f Cheltenham juvenile form. The winner and third in that race won next time so the form looks solid. Respected on return.

TFRHHHHI BHA103

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ON CLOUD NINE (IRE) (63) 336103

Br B m Cloudings (IRE) - Role Model (FR) O Miss C. McCracken B R. Kelly

5

10-6

Brian Hughes J Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up completed starts in points and got off the mark at the fifth time of asking over hurdles when seeing off 8 rivals in a 19.5f Bangor maiden (good) in August. Gave it a good shot when third in a Uttoxeter handicap last time and she should have a part to play. TFRHHHHI BHA96 DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

2022: MULLENBEG (IRE) 5 11 6 Mitchell Bastyan EVENS (Milton Harris) 7 ran

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Georgi Girl (IRE), 3-1 Pretending (IRE), 11-2 Ip Up (FR), 13-2 On Cloud Nine (IRE), 7-1 Holly (FR), 17-2 Mrs Grimley (IRE)

GEORGI GIRL is given a chance to build on her encouraging handicap debut effort at Hereford 15 days ago. Fellow 4-y-o Pretending ended last season with a fine run in a competitive race at

PLAY SMARTER Cheltenham and is second choice ahead of On Cloud Nine.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GEORGI GIRL (IRE) 2.PRETENDING (IRE) 3.ON CLOUD NINE (IRE)

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

SIXTH RACE 3.05

FAKENHAM

D UBLE P BONUS RACE

THE WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

for 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): C Williams (18 wins from 65 runners, 28%) runs UP FOR APPEAL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Bridgwater (1 win from 4 runners, 25%) runs EXTRAORDINARY MAN Longest Traveller: UP FOR APPEAL trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 268 miles.

Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

no

1

horse

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

UP FOR APPEAL (IRE) (15) 2-46133 D

Br B g Mizzou (IRE) - Hosanna O Foxtrot Racing Up For Appeal B George Doyle

age

st-lb

5

12-0

Ellis Collier (7) J Christian Williams, Bridgend T Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers when in Ireland. Mixed record over hurdles but won at Stratford in August. Shaped quite well under a more patient ride up in trip when third at Hereford on chase bow 2 weeks ago. Entitled to improve and takes marked drop in class here for yard with fine Fakenham record. TFRHHHHH BHA100

2

EXTRAORDINARY MAN (FR) (15) 4F-U441 D

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Argovie (FR) O Mr Simon Hunt B Ecurie Maulepaire & E. Du Reau

7 11-10

Caoilin Quinn (5) J David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T Winvic Construction Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Inconsistent but put it all together when narrow winner of 10-runner handicap chase at Hereford (16f, good) 15 days ago. Not an obvious one to follow up but respected all the same.

TFRHHHHI BHA96

3

TEMPLIER (IRE) (237) 2P0114- D Br B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Tigertail (FR) O Yen Hall Farm Racing B Monsieur J. C. Coude

10

11-5

James Best J Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW In fine form over fences in the spring, winning twice at up to 17f before a busy spell possibly caught up with him at Market Rasen towards the end of March. Returns to action 5lb above last winning mark and not discounted for all his last 4 victories have come on heavy ground. TFRHHHHI BHA91

4

BERLIET EXPRESS (IRE) (28) 32425P D

Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Ancone (FR) O Mr Nick Carter B Tommy James

7 10-13

William Shanahan (5) J Jake Coulson, Heaton T Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Becoming well treated but showed nothing starting out for this yard at Exeter 4 weeks ago.

TFRHHHII BHA85

5

MILLIES MITE (IRE) (133) 363-3P3

Br Ch m Zoffany (IRE) - Charmingly (USA) O CS Partnership B Raymond P. Doyle

7

10-8

Ben Jones J Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne T Karen Jewell Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who wasn’t disgraced when third in handicap at Uttoxeter (2m) back in July.

Mark has eased a little more back from 4 months off but others appeal more for win purposes. TFRHHHII BHA80 DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2022: SABBATHICAL (FR) 7 12 0 Adam Wedge 2-1 (Evan Williams) 7 ran

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

Stewards Note: TEMPLIER: Following its run on 29/3/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Up For Appeal (IRE), 11-4 Extraordinary Man (FR), 3-1 Templier (IRE), 15-2 Millies Mite (IRE), 11-1 Berliet Express (IRE)

UP FOR APPEAL shaped quite well under a patient ride when third at Hereford on chase bow and looks the way to go dropped in class. Extraordinary Man battled well when finally off the mark at

PLAY SMARTER Hereford 2 weeks ago and is feared most.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.UP FOR APPEAL (IRE) 2.EXTRAORDINARY MAN (FR) 3.TEMPLIER (IRE)

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SEVENTH RACE 3.35

About two miles (2m 3yds) FAKENHAM

D UBLE P BONUS RACE

THE SAVE OUR SPORT SIGN THE PETITION ‘NEWCOMERS’ NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) for three, four and five yrs old x Total prize fund £4800 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2003, 2nd £1002, 3rd £501, 4th £251.

(Penalty Value £2614.08)

KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (18-23): O Murphy (22 wins from 113 runners, 19%) runs TRAMUNTANA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (3 wins from 38 runners, 8%) runs TRAMUNTANA Longest Traveller: SHAMARDAL STAR trained by A P Keatley, Malton, 161 miles.

Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

no

1

horse

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

SENNEN COVE (IRE) (-)

Br B g Dansant - Goodthyne Miss (IRE) O Mr H J Jarvis & Mrs P Jarvis B Ms Valerie Madden

S Sponsor

age

st-lb

4

11-7

Caoilin Quinn (5) J Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne T Karen Jewell Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dansant gelding. Half-brother to fair 2m hurdle winner War Anthem. Dam unraced.

Wears tongue strap.

TFRHHIII BHA-

2

SHAMARDAL STAR (GB) (-)

Br B g Shamardal (USA) - Sealife (IRE) O D Moore & Partner 1 B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

4

11-7

Brian Hughes J Adrian Keatley, Malton T

TIMEFORM VIEW 9,000 gns 3-y-o. Half-brother to smart 1m/9f winner in USA Technical Analysis. Dam 8.3f/1 1/4m winner.

Wears tongue strap. Bred to have enough speed for this sort of test, so worth monitoring in the betting.

TFRHHHII BHA-

3

TRAMUNTANA (IRE) (-)

4

11-7

Fergus Gregory J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Motaclan S

Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Behana (IRE) O Mr Aiden Murphy B Ronnie O’Neill

TIMEFORM VIEW €60,000 3-y-o, Affinisea gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Garcon Doux, stays 2 3/4m. Dam TFRHHHHH BHAbumper winner, half-sister to smart hurdler (stayed 23f) Baradari. One to note on debut.

4

POLLYWIGGLE QUAY (GB) (-)

4

11-0

Br B f Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Sarahs Quay (IRE) Jack Quinlan J O Fakenham Race Club Ben Case, Banbury T B Shade Oak Stud & C. McHenry Fakenham Racecourse Ltd, David Andrews Construction Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Black Sam Bellamy filly. Closely related to smart hurdler/chaser Kings Palace. Dam 21f chase TFRHHHII BHAwinner. Wears hood. Stable is going well and she’s not discounted.

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

2022: SHINJI (IRE) 3 10 5 Aidan Coleman 9-4 (Roger Varian) 5 ran

Hood worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1, 2.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Tramuntana (IRE), 5-2 Shamardal Star (GB), 4-1 Pollywiggle Quay (GB), 11-1 Sennen Cove (IRE)

TRAMUNTANA is out of a bumper winner and should be well prepared for this, so he’s the

PLAY SMARTER obvious choice without the benefit of market clues. Shamardal Star is also worth noting.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TRAMUNTANA (IRE) 2.SHAMARDAL STAR 3.POLLYWIGGLE QUAY

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RACE CONDITIONS

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First Race 12.10 - THE SAVE OUR SPORT SIGN THE PETITION FILLIES’ JUNIOR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for three yrs old fillies only, which have not run in any race prior to October 1st, 2023, have not run in a Flat race and have not run in more than three previous hurdle races. Free Entry by noon, November 15th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 19th. Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 10lb Of 3 hurdle races 12lb. A memento will be given to the winning owner and a £50 award to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £2000 towards the prize money for this race. Special Note: A win in a Junior NH Hurdle will not prevent a horse from running in Novices’ Hurdle races during following seasons. Wins outside these races will count as normal. Junior NH Hurdle wins will count for loss of Maiden status, for the purpose of penalties in future hurdle races and all runs will be assessed by the BHA Handicapper.

- Closed November 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635;

Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.45 - THE GREENE KING ICE BREAKER CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ 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 and the fourth £516. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Free Entry by noon, November 15th, Declare by 10.00 a.m.

November 19th. Penalties, after November 11th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to November 18th, 2023, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. A memento will be given to the winning owner of this race and a £50 award 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. - Closed November

15th,

2023.

Owners

Prize

Money.

Winner

£3433;

Second

£1716;

Third

£859;

Fourth

£429.

(Penalty Value £4488.85) A SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.20 - THE GREENE KING LEVEL HEAD 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Free Entry by noon, November 15th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 19th.

Penalties, after November 11th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize 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.- Closed November 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202.

(Penalty Value £4224.80) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.55 - THE WEATHERBYS HAMILTON 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, November 15th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 19th. Penalties, after November 11th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. WEATHERBYS HAMILTON has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will award a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse 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. - Closed November 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3433; Second £1716; Third £859; Fourth £429; Fifth £214. (Penalty Value £4488.85) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.30 - THE GREENE KING FLINT EYE MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Mares’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) 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 four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, November 15th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 19th.

Penalties, after November 11th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be given to the winning owner and a £50 award to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MARES’ HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Two Miles about Four Furlongs (2m 4f 56yds) at Cheltenham on 18th April, 2024. 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. Closed November 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5049; Second £2524; Third £1263; Fourth £631; Fifth £315.

(Penalty Value £6601.25) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.05 - THE WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Free Entry by noon, November 15th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 19th. Penalties, after November 11th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. WEATHERBYS have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will award a £50 cash prize to the stable employee 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. - Closed November 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £3433; Second £1716; Third £859; Fourth £429; Fifth £214. (Penalty Value £4488.85) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.35 - THE SAVE OUR SPORT SIGN THE PETITION ‘NEWCOMERS’ NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2614 to the winning horse The second to receive £1204, the third £601 and the fourth £301. for three, four and five yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing or under the Regulations of Point-to-Point Racing. Free Entry by noon, November 15th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 19th. Weights: 3-y-o 10st 5lb; 4-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 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 and a cash prize of £50 to the lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse 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. - Closed November 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2003; Second £1002; Third £501; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

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Fakenham RACECOURSE

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