Fakenham Racecard - Tuesday 19th December

Fakenham RACECOURSE

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Fakenham RACECOURSE

WELCOME & OFFICIALS

Fakenham RACECOURSE

WELCOME A very warm welcome to this Sky Bet Raceday. We are very grateful for the generous sponsorship of today’s races by Sky Bet – thank you very much indeed.

There has been much going on at the racecourse over the summer months. The landscaping and a new entrance to The Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure has been completed, toilets have been refurbished and a considerable number of trees felled next to the members’ car park and behind the stables to reduce the corvidae issues we have and to enable a large, ground mounted solar panel array to be installed in November. Once up and running the solar will predominantly provide all the electrical requirements for the racecourse, thus cutting CO2 emissions and helping the racecourse achieve carbon neutral status as soon as possible.

Annual Membership of Fakenham for 2024 is available and represents extremely good value for money at £250 for double and £160 for single membership. If you would like more information on membership please visit us in the Adrian Flux Bar, Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure, today or visit www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk where membership can be bought online.

From all of us at Fakenham we wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and look forward to seeing you here with us on 2nd January 2024.

Best Wishes, David Hunter Chief Executive PATRON: HIS MAJESTY THE KING CHAIRMAN: SAM BULLARD DIRECTORS: JONATHAN BARBER, IAN MASON, ADAM CASE, DALE PAYNE, SOPHIA KEYS, NIGEL SAVORY, WILLIAM WALES, SUSIE WALES CHIEF EXECUTIVE, CLERK OF THE COURSE & DSL: DAVID HUNTER

THIS AFTERNOON’S OFFICIALS TUESDAY 19th DECEMBER 2023 CHIEF STEWARD: GREG PEARSON STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR: ROGER BELLAMY TRAINEE STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR: CHRISTOPHER BENNETT STEWARD: MICHAEL EYRE ASSISTANT STEWARD: CHRIS HILL RACEDAY ASSISTANT: ALI GALLIERS-PRATT CLERK OF THE SCALES: JEREMY LIND JUDGE: PAUL CHAMPION STARTERS: WILLIE JARDINE & KIERAN O’SHEA MEDICAL OFFICERS: DR. PIERS REINHOLD, DR. DUNCAN PEACOCK & DR. DARYL FREEMAN VETERINARY SURGEONS: MR. DAVID FENELEY, MR. TOBY KEMBLE & DR. KATHY GARDINER VETERINARY OFFICER: SALLY BATE EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS: ELIZABETH BUDDEN, JOHN BRAMHILL & LOUISE SHERIDAN BETTING RING MANAGER: SARAH WOODBORNE COMMENTATOR: DEREK THOMPSON HEAD GROUNDSMAN: MATTHEW KING SECURITY OFFICER & DEPUTY DSL OFFICER: HARRY STEED PHOTOGRAPHER: NICK BUTCHER

FAKENHAM RACE CLUB BECOME PART OF THIS UNIQUE RACING CLUB AND EXPERIENCE THE THRILL OF RACEHORSE OWNERSHIP Join the Fakenham Race Club which offers two horses to race this season.

Allo Allo trained by Stuart Edmunds.

Pollywiggle Quay trained by Ben Case.

To join today or for more information please call Colin Burr on 07780 607976 or email colinburr34@googlemail.com.

Membership fee £375 for the remainder of the season.

Look out for Allo Allo who is running at Fakenham today in the sixth race at 2.40pm.

The Club had a remarkably successful first year with four wins, a second, a third and a fourth from eight runs. This year Pollywiggle Quay has yet to run but she will hopefully have her first run in a bumper very soon.

Today will be Allo Allo’s third race of the season.

LAST TIME AT FAKENHAM

Fakenham RACECOURSE

Tuesday 21st November

Our mid-November meeting was a resounding success, with seven enthralling races taking centre stage on what was a sunny Autumn afternoon.

The meeting kicked off with a win for the Dan Skelton trained Virginia Lodge, who rode out an easy winner. Ridden on the day by Fergus Gillard, the threeyear-old filly looked lively throughout.

She took the lead without issue just before the second to last hurdle and stormed clear to win by an impressive eleven lengths, notching the first win of her fledgling career. The Jamie Snowden trained Francina took second, proving no match for the winner while the well-backed favourite on the day, Circle Of Hope could only manage third after a mistake when jumping the fifth.

Four runners contested the second race of the day, with Ellis Collier getting the job done aboard Call Of The Loon ahead of Lilly Pinchin and Guguss Collonges in second. The winner was not the favourite in the market but was racing prominent throughout and the Christian Williams trained gelding raced well. Roger Teal’s Guguss Collonges pressed him throughout the contest, but couldn’t find enough to justify his strong market support and so Call Of

The Loon took the win by three quarters of a length.

Five went to post for the day’s third contest, the Novice’s Handicap Hurdle as the duo of Lucy Wadham and Bryony Frost took the win with For Gina. The five-year-old mare was well-backed in the market, racing prominently throughout the contest. Frost kept her in touch with the early leaders and despite some less than fluent jumping she took

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the lead from two out before really kicking on to win by a massive eleven lengths. Redbridge Rosie took second for Sarah Humphrey.

It was another favourite taking the win in the fourth as well. The James Owen and Lilly Pinchin combination coming up trumps as My Gift To You ran out a comfortable winner. Her second winner of the day, Lilly Pinchin was in fine form here, doing well to keep her mount going despite his issues with the fences.

He took the lead approaching the last despite another mistake over the jump and he still had plenty left in the tank for the final run-in. School For Scandal and Jacks Touch rounded out the podium positions.

Ip Up ended the short run of winning favourites when she took home the days fifth contest. Trained by Jedd O’Keeffe and ridden here by Craig Nichol, the mare was not particularly fancied in the market but produced a stunning performance to win by a massive 18

lengths. She kept in touch with the leaders throughout before making her move to the front shortly before two out. Her jumping was top notch and she glided past her rivals to win easily ahead of On Cloud Nine in second.

Our penultimate contest saw the Sarah Humphrey trained Templier pick up the win under a strong ride from James Best. Another who was not particularly fancied in the betting, the experienced ten-year-old proved too much for his rivals and scored his first win of the season. The well-backed Up For Appeal was unable to justify his market support and could only manage fourth for Christian Williams.

Three took to the track for the days final contest as the well-backed Tramuntana (5/6 in the betting) justified his strong support in fine style. Olly Murphy’s newcomer proved far too much for the competition as the four-year-old winner rode out a 17-length winner pretty much unchallenged.

HOW TO READ THE RACECARD

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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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Nar Valley Bloodhounds Main Contact Details: Email – narvalleybloodhounds@gmail.com Tilly Ward – 07747869638 Justine Ward - 07917213976 Website - www.narvalleybloodhounds.com Find us on Facebook – Nar Valley Bloodhounds

The Nar Valley Bloodhounds hunt humans for fun and the activity is called “clean boot” hunting.

On a hunt day there are up to six runners who set off 15 minutes before the bloodhounds on a prearranged route which the huntsman, who controls the bloodhounds, has agreed with the runners.

Before setting off, the runners go into a trailer with the hounds to be ‘sniffed up’ as the hounds follow the natural sent of the runners.

There are normally twelve hounds in the pack on a hunt day and the horse mounted hunt members follow the hounds and are controlled by the field master.

Hunting takes place in the winter months on a Sunday, lasts about three hours, covers about 9 miles and always finishes with tea, cake and banter!!

Runners, hounds, horses and riders need to be fit and often Fakenham’s clerk of the course David Hunter and his wife Rachel are the human quarry!!

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

FIRST RACE 12.10

FAKENHAM

D UBLE P BONUS RACE

THE NAR VALLEY BLOODHOUNDS 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 (21 wins from 107 runners, 20%) runs BENNETTSBRIDGE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs BENNETTSBRIDGE Longest Traveller: SWEARER trained by J Tickle, Tiverton, 274 miles.

Br Breeding

colours

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horse

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BALLYVAUGHAN BAY (IRE) (387) F/0F-

Br B g Fame And Glory - Roughan Daisy (IRE) O Mr Mark E. Smith B Mr Patrick McAvoy

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Kielan Woods J D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Was unable to complete in points either side of finishing ninth of 21 in a Punchestown bumper in April. Could only consider if backed on this hurdle/yard debut.

TFRHHIII BHA-

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BENNETTSBRIDGE (GB) (240) U23-

Br B g Kayf Tara - Silent Waters O Allan Stennett & Terry Warner B Natton House Thoroughbreds Ltd

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Sean Bowen J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Motaclan S

TIMEFORM VIEW Cost £43,000 after finishing placed on both completed starts in Irish points. Sets out over hurdles in a very winnable race and his yard gets lots of winners here.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

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SUMMER GALE (IRE) (180) 03-56

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Nick Scholfield J Clare Hobson, Royston T Clare Hobson Racing S

Br B g Camelot - Luas Line (IRE) O Mr John Griffin B Mrs Evie Stockwell

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form on the Flat/in bumpers but failed to replicate that form in 2 hurdles for Jessica Harrington TFRHHIII BHAin Ireland in the summer. Left that stable after finishing well held back on the Flat in June.

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SWEARER (IRE) (30) 61//5-3 D Br Br g Kalanisi (IRE) - Dance Cover (IRE) O Mr Kieran Johns B Paul Giles

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Niall Houlihan (3) J Joe Tickle, Tiverton T Fire Defence Servicing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful in a point in April 2021. Not seen again until fifth in a Ludlow novice claiming hurdle in November 2022 and absent again since.

TFRHHIII BHA-

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WEST WARHORSE (IRE) (24) 06-00

Br B g Westerner - An Banog (IRE) O Mr R. S. Brookhouse B Ms M. Kavanagh

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Alice Stevens (5) J B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Brother to useful hurdler/very smart chaser Western Warhorse. Some promise in bumpers but could only manage seventh of 10 on last month’s Huntingdon hurdle debut.

TFRHHHII BHA-

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Br B f Milan - Another Nudge (IRE) O Mr Mark Harrod B Knocktartan House Stud

Jack Quinlan J Neil King, Burderop T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up only start in Irish points but no promise in 2 novice hurdles for new yard.

TFRHHIII BHA-

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SEPTEMBER POWER (IRE) (13) 6/-

Br B m Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Lisanor O The Gin & Tonic Partnership B Joe & Edel Banahan & Micheal Smith

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Bryony Frost J Michael Wigham, Newmarket T Jess Edwards - McTimoney Animal Therapist S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat performer at up to 2m. Well beaten over C&D on hurdle debut back in February 2022 but has been better than ever on the Flat this year and she ought to be up to making an impact.

TFRHHHHI BHADECLARED RUNNERS 7

Hood worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6.

2022: MEETING ABANDONED

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Bennettsbridge (GB), 11-4 September Power (IRE), 7-1 West Warhorse (IRE), 9-1 Summer Gale (IRE), 14-1 Ballyvaughan Bay (IRE), 20-1 Swearer (IRE), 40-1 Little Talks (IRE)

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Olly Murphy’s Irish point recruit BENNETTSBRIDGE is taken to make a winning start over hurdles, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Although September PLAY SMARTER Power failed to figure on her C&D hurdle debut just under 2 years ago her fairly useful Flat form suggests she should be capable of better in this sphere and she’s second choice.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BENNETTSBRIDGE 2.SEPTEMBER POWER (IRE) 3.WEST WARHORSE (IRE)

Don’t forget to bet on the 12:20 at WINCANTON and 12:30 at CATTERICK BRIDGE. GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares

BEST TURNED OUT Charlie Ward, a Master of the Nar Valley Bloodhounds, will kindly present a memento to the winning owner and they will award £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race .

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

FAKENHAM RACECOURSE PHOTOGRAPHER The official photographer on this course is:

NICK BUTCHER Leaderboard Photography Tel: 07979 334732 www.leaderboardphotography.com

TODAY’S SPONSORS

The Directors of Fakenham Racecourse Limited would like to thank

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

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SECOND RACE 12.40

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

D UBLE P BONUS RACE

THE SKY BET BUILD A BET MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £8500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3433, 2nd £1716, 3rd £859, 4th £429, 5th £214. (Penalty Value £4488.85) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (18-23): L Wadham (18 wins from 68 runners, 26%) runs BRANDISOVA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Dr R Newland & J Ins (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs ROSEARELLI Longest Traveller: OUR NEL trained by H Fry, Corscombe, 262 miles.

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JACKS TOUCH (IRE) (28) 6P-0413

Br B m Jeremy (USA) - Jennys Gem (IRE) O The Jack’s Touch Partnership B L. Doyle

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Daryl Jacob J Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed the promise of her chasing debut when landing mares’ novices’ handicap at Leicester and similar form when third at Fakenham. Respected.

TFRHHHHI BHA103

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OUR NEL (IRE) (33) 40-3234 Br Ch m Mount Nelson - Hopeful Gleam (IRE) O Mr A. R. Bromley B Mrs Margaret Platt

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Ben Bromley (5) J Harry Fry, Corscombe T Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form shown in bumpers and over hurdles, fourth of 14 on handicap debut at Taunton (19f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Makes chase debut (looks type to make better chaser). TFRHHHHI BHA97

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RIVER TYNE (GB) (253) 422222Br B m Geordieland (FR) - Not Now Nellie O Mr T Allan and Mrs H Allan B Allan Munnis

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James Davies J Nick Gifford, Findon T Avtrade Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who is often there or thereabouts, though achieved very little in filling the runner-up position for the fifth start in succession at Plumpton when last seen in April. Tongue strap on 1st time. TFRHHHII BHA97

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BRANDISOVA (IRE) (12) 2112-33 C

Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Gentle Alice (IRE) O Ms E. L. Banks B Cousins Partnership

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Bryony Frost J Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T GB Helicopters S

TIMEFORM VIEW In good form earlier this year, landing handicaps over hurdles/fences at around 3m at Fakenham.

Decent reappearance third at Lingfield (23.5f, soft) before excuses at Market Rasen 12 days ago. TFRHHHHI BHA94

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FINE BY HER (GB) (207) 0234-1P C BF Br B m Shirocco (GER) - High Benefit (IRE) O Mrs J.A. Benson & Miss S.N. Benson B John R. Hales

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Harry Bannister J Julian Smith, Tirley T Mrs Benson & Miss S.N. Benson S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to form when doubling her career tally in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (23.8f, good to soft) when last seen in May. Looked likely winner in void race at Worcester later that month.

TFRHHHII BHA93

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LINCOLN LYN (GB) (27) 14133-3 CD 7 11-2 Br B m Universal (IRE) - Altesse de Sou (FR) Sean Bowen J O Team Burton, Ray and Warburton Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T B Yorton Farm Stud JMC Surfacing Contractors, Treehouse Sporting Colours S

TIMEFORM VIEW Did well over fences last season and entitled to come on for her return last month.

Won over this C&D on New Year’s Day and 1lb lower here. Big shout.

TFRHHHHH BHA91

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ROSEARELLI (GB) (33) 116/-4U4

Br Ch m Schiaparelli (GER) - Vin Rose O Miss A. B. Hyde B Miss A. Hyde

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Charlie Hammond J Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won first 2 starts over fences for Ali Stronge early in the year but below par since, including for this yard.

TFRHHIII BHA90 DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 2.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Stewards Note: LINCOLN LYN: Following its run on 22/11/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed up the straight.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Jacks Touch (IRE), 9-2 Lincoln Lyn (GB), 11-2 Our Nel (IRE), Fine By Her (GB), 13-2 River Tyne (GB), 7-1 Brandisova (IRE), 12-1 Rosearelli (GB)

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LINCOLN LYN is entitled to be sharper for her comeback run and is 1lb lower than for her win

PLAY SMARTER over this C&D on New Year’s Day, so gets the vote ahead of Jacks Touch and Brandisova.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LINCOLN LYN 2.JACKS TOUCH (IRE) 3.BRANDISOVA (IRE)

Don’t forget to bet on the 12:50 at WINCANTON and 1:00 at CATTERICK BRIDGE. BEST TURNED OUT Michael Shinners, Head of Sports PR for Sky Bet’ will kindly present a memento to the winning owner and will judge and present a prize of £50 to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

You must be 18 or over to place a bet You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted

Fakenham Racecourse would like to wish all their Racegoers a Merry Christmas and a Happy & Healthy 2024!

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THIRD RACE 1.10

About two miles (2m 3yds) FAKENHAM

D UBLE P BONUS RACE

THE WIN AN ITV7 JACKPOT FOR FREE MARES’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

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

(Penalty Value £4224.80)

KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (18-23): C Williams (18 wins from 65 runners, 28%) runs CAUGHT A VIBE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (7 wins from 59 runners, 12%) runs LADY BERLAIS Longest Traveller: BOUDICA WARRIOR trained by J Tickle, Tiverton, 274 miles.

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LADY GWEN (GB) (12) 524113 D

Br B m Haafhd - Countess Camilla O Mr R. L. Davies B H. Davies & R. Davies

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12-0

Kai Lenihan (7) J Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T Kendall & Davies S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three handicap hurdle wins this season, including back-to-back successes at Taunton and Market Rasen under Kai Lenihan last month. Creditable third back at Market Rasen 12 days ago.

TFRHHHHI BHA103

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CREM FRESH (GB) (29) 22/25-12 C Br B m Malinas (GER) - Clotted Cream (USA) O Mr David Gibbons B Mr & Mrs N. Faulks

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Harry Bannister J Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn T K & M (Hauliers) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t stood much racing to date but returned from a break to make all over 2 1/2m here in November and only narrowly denied at Leicester (2m) a week later. Another bold show is on the cards.

TFRHHHHI BHA102

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OUR PINK LADY (IRE) (22) 533-P66 Br B or Br m Westerner - Littlegrace Lady (IRE) O Mr Neil Berry & Mr Alan Herbert B Marian Slattery & John O’Connor

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both starts over hurdles for Stuart Crawford but has yet to make an impact for current yard, including switched to handicap company at Ludlow (21f) last time. The drop back in trip needs to help her.

TFRHHIII BHA92

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FILLYFUDGE (GB) (35) 34-0

Br B f Charming Thought - Our Gal O Ms Fiona Donald B Mr G. Wilding

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Jack Quinlan J Amy Murphy, Newmarket T Class1Personnel S

TIMEFORM VIEW Minor promise on the level but just modest form at best in a couple of starts over timber thus far. She does stand a more realistic chance now handicapping, though.

TFRHHHII BHA88

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LADY BERLAIS (GB) (32) 640-463 5 10-10 Br B m Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Lady of Llanarmon Charlie Todd J O The Nigel Jones & Roy Ovel Syndicate Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Yorton Farm Stud & Mr C. J. Edwards Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form to date but did run her best race for current yard when third of 11 at Doncaster (2m, good) last month, finishing narrowly ahead of the reopposing Riccirella.

TFRHHHHI BHA85

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CAUGHT A VIBE (IRE) (28) 32-5005

Br B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Aboo Lala (IRE) O Sue Howell B Richard Cavanagh

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Nick Scholfield J Christian Williams, Bridgend T NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on 2 of 3 starts in Irish points. Well held over hurdles but no shock were she to prove a different proposition in handicaps. Check the betting.

TFRHHHII BHA85

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ELIZA DOLITTLE (IRE) (36) 66F6-33

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

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10-7

James Davies J Nick Gifford, Findon T Avtrade Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who posted her best effort when third in 2m novice hurdle at Plumpton on her reappearance in October. Didn’t see out 2 1/2m when a remote third to Crem Fresh on her course handicap debut.

TFRHHHII BHA82

8

RICCIRELLA (GB) (32) 2r00P4 Br Gr or Ro m Rajsaman (FR) - Agnese O Michael Fennessy Jnr B Mrs H. I. S. Calzini

5

10-7

Sean Bowen J Sam England, Guiseley T Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Looks a difficult ride but she caught the eye in a mares’ handicap hurdle at Doncaster last time. The sharp 2m here could suit her and she has the services of Sean Bowen. TFRHHHHH BHA82

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9

BOUDICA WARRIOR (IRE) (33) 34P-0

Br B f War Command (USA) - Miss Estrada (IRE) O Graham and Laura Glendining B Mrs Renata Coleman

4

10-3

Niall Houlihan (3) J Joe Tickle, Tiverton T

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat, but she’ll need to step up on what she’s shown over hurdles thus far in order to play a part in the finish.

TFRHHIII BHA78 DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Lady Gwen (GB), 10-3 Crem Fresh (GB), 6-1 Lady Berlais (GB), Riccirella (GB), 10-1 Fillyfudge (GB), 11-1 Eliza Dolittle (IRE), 16-1 Caught A Vibe (IRE), 40-1 Our Pink Lady (IRE), 50-1 Boudica Warrior (IRE)

RICCIRELLA is a bit tricky but she should act around here and can get off the mark with Sean Bowen taking the reins for the first time. In-form mares Lady Gwen and Crem Fresh look sure to PLAY SMARTER have a say, while Lady Berlais is closely matched with the selection on latest Doncaster form and is another who should get involved.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RICCIRELLA 2.LADY GWEN 3.CREM FRESH

Don’t forget to bet on the 1:20 at WINCANTON and 1:30 at CATTERICK BRIDGE.

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FOURTH RACE 1.40

Three miles about five furlongs (3m 5f 24yds) FAKENHAM

D UBLE P BONUS RACE

THE SKY BET STAYERS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5049, 2nd £2524, 3rd £1263, 4th £631, 5th £315.

(Penalty Value £6601.25)

KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (18-23): C Williams (18 wins from 65 runners, 28%) runs INVICTUS ALLEN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): V Williams (7 wins from 26 runners, 27%) runs ECEPARTI Longest Traveller: INVICTUS ALLEN trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 268 miles.

Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

no

1

horse

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

ECEPARTI (FR) (41) 3440-11

Br B g Enrique - La Pommeraie (FR) O Mrs Sandra Champ B S.C.E.A. Haras Du Hoguenet & G. Leca

S Sponsor

age

st-lb

9

12-2

Charlie Deutsch J Venetia Williams, Hereford T Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Having dropped to a career-low mark, took advantage when making a winning return at Chepstow (26.3f) in October. Followed up under a penalty at the same course (23.6f, heavy) 8 days later. TFRHHHHH BHA112

2

WAKE UP EARLY (IRE) (30) 10-320P CD

Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Wake Me Gently (IRE) O Dr R. D. P. Newland B Mrs Ann Eustace

9

12-2

Cillin Leonard (5) J Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded third win for this yard at Sedgefield (27f) in March and ran well on his first 2 starts this season. Well held last 2 starts, however.

TFRHHIII BHA112

3

LORD SPARKY (GB) (40) 36122-P CD Br Ch g Sulamani (IRE) - Braybrooke Lady (IRE) O The On The Bridle Partnership B Mr Neil Jennings & Mrs Amanda Jennings

9 11-11

Charlie Hammond J Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T C R Limited, Science Supplements S

TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded sixth career win over fences when making all in C&D amateur rider’s handicap on New Year’s Day. TFRHHHII BHA107 Finished runner-up next 2 starts before shaping as if needing run at Ludlow on return.

4

KADEX (FR) (36) 0PP-012 BF Br B g Saddex - Califete Royale (FR) O The Sanguiners, Mrs G Redman & B Painter B Mme Jocelyne Ventrou & Mr Guy Cherel

5 11-10

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

TIMEFORM VIEW More miss than hit overall for present connections, he left his chase debut well behind when landing a Plumpton handicap (25.7f, good to soft). Went close to following up here (3m) since (let down by jumping). TFRHHHII BHA106

5

GOLD CLERMONT (FR) (35) P1162-3

Br B m Balko (FR) - Une Dame d’Or (FR) O Doyoufollow Partnership B S.C.E.A. Elevage de Clermont

7 11-10

Sean Bowen J Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T Global Herbs Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed back-to-back Plumpton handicaps in March and should have come on for last month’s reappearance run over hurdles at Lingfield. Does look high enough in the weights, however. TFRHHHII BHA106

6

BRETNEY (IRE) (20) P10P-32 Br B g Milan - Pearl Buttons O Slater Stockwood Nicholson Partnership B W. P. Jenks

8

11-9

Alice Stevens (5) J Henry Daly, Ludlow T Humphrey Butler Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to best when winning staying event at Bangor in February. Below par next 2 starts but decent return when third at Ludlow before just denied at Kelso under this rider 3 weeks ago. Respected. TFRHHHII BHA105

7

LE TUEUR (IRE) (28) 1140-43 CD Br Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Golden Odyssey (IRE) O Yen Hall Farm Racing B Gregg Stafford

8 10-11

Daryl Jacob 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 over C&D in March. Stepped up on comeback when third here (3m) 4 weeks ago.

TFRHHHHI BHA93

8

INVICTUS ALLEN (FR) (27) 300-0P2

Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Quismaelle (FR) O Sue Howell B Mr Bruno Vagne & Mr Andre Vagne

5

10-4

Jack Tudor J Christian Williams, Bridgend T NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Comfortably held all 3 starts over hurdles and on chase bow but much improved fitted with this headgear when second to a subsequent winner in handicap chase at Ffos Las (23.8f, heavy) 27 days ago.

TFRHHHHI BHA86

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DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6, 7, 8.

Stewards Note: INVICTUS ALLEN: Following its run on 22/11/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Eceparti (FR), 11-2 Le Tueur (IRE), Invictus Allen (FR), 6-1 Kadex (FR), 13-2 Bretney (IRE), 12-1 Wake Up Early (IRE), Lord Sparky (GB), 14-1 Gold Clermont (FR)

ECEPARTI beat a subsequent winner when defying a penalty at Chepstow and can make it 3 from 3 for the season. Invictus Allen responded well to this headgear when second at Ffos Las and

PLAY SMARTER this unexposed sort rates the main threat ahead of the consistent Le Tueur.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ECEPARTI (FR) 2.INVICTUS ALLEN (FR) 3.LE TUEUR (IRE)

Don’t forget to bet on the 1:50 at WINCANTON and 2:00 at CATTERICK BRIDGE. BEST TURNED OUT Michael Shinners, Head of Sports PR for Sky Bet, will kindly present a memento to the winning owner and 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.

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About two miles (2m 3yds)

FIFTH RACE 2.10

FAKENHAM

D UBLE P BONUS RACE

THE BETTING BETTER WITH SKY BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5049, 2nd £2524, 3rd £1263, 4th £631, 5th £315.

(Penalty Value £6601.25)

KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (18-23): O Murphy (21 wins from 107 runners, 20%) runs FOR PLEASURE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Twiston-Davies (7 wins from 31 runners, 23%) runs SERGEANT WILSON Longest Traveller: WESTERN SOLDIER trained by A Charlton, Warminster, 225 miles.

Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

no

1

horse

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

FOR PLEASURE (IRE) (57) 0-5PP05 D

Br Ch g Excelebration (IRE) - Darsan (IRE) O Premier Plastering (UK) Limited B M. Phelan

S Sponsor

age

st-lb

8

12-1

Sean Bowen J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Motaclan S

TIMEFORM VIEW Free-going front runner who was out of sorts during the summer but did stop the slide to an extent following wind op when finishing fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (15.9f) in October.

TFRHHHHI BHA111

2

SERGEANT WILSON (IRE) (40) 012P-52 CD

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - In A Rush (IRE) O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede B Seosamh Murphy

5

12-0

Daryl Jacob J Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T The Sporting Life S

TIMEFORM VIEW Free-goer who stepped up on his reappearance run when second at Newbury (16.3f) 6 weeks ago, faring comfortably best of the rest behind an easy winner.

TFRHHHHH BHA110

3

SEIGNOR GRINGO (FR) (51) 4P5/12-P

Br B g Kamsin (GER) - Cinecitta (USA) O Wendy & Malcolm Hezel B Mr Alain Aupetit

5 11-11

Harry Bannister J Richard Bandey, Kingsclere T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over hurdles last November and runner-up at Cagnes-Sur-Mer (16.9f, soft) a month later. Easy to back when pulled up on yard debut at Wincanton in October but he may well be sharper with that under his belt. TFRHHHII BHA107

4

WESTERN SOLDIER (GER) (43) 316 D

Br B h Soldier Hollow - Wamika (GER) O Kenyon, Allen and Romans B Gestut Park Wiedingen

5

11-9

Harry Reed J Anthony Charlton, Warminster T

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on the Flat in Germany. Struck at the second time of asking over hurdles in a Plumpton novice (15.9f) in October. Proved headstrong and weakened out of things on handicap debut back there 6 weeks ago. TFRHHHHI BHA105

5

JIMMY BOY (IRE) (29) 03F645

Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Bing Lass (IRE) O Hasmonean Racing B Martin Keating

5

11-9

Lilly Pinchin J James Owen, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who has run some way below that level in a couple of starts for present yard in recent months. Visor needs to have positive effect now.

TFRHHIII BHA105

6

STATE OF BLISS (IRE) (40) 321560 CD Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Crystal Valkyrie (IRE) O The Ridgeway Racing For Fun Partnership B C. O. P. Hanbury

5

11-1

Jack Quinlan J Neil King, Burderop T

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at fourth time of asking over hurdles in 4-runner C&D maiden in June but hasn’t replicated that subsequently, running no sort of race after a break at Ludlow (21.2f, soft) 6 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA97

7

SERAPHIC (IRE) (12) 63310P Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Elle Galante (GER) O Nigel Hanger & Eric Jones B Al Asayl France

3 10-13

Nick Scholfield J Simon Pearce, Newmarket T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won hurdle at Clarefontaine on final start in France in July but hasn’t offered much encouragement so far on these shores. Still early days.

TFRHHHII BHA110

8

GO FOX (GB) (40) 1F300P CD Br Ch g Foxwedge (AUS) - Bling Bling (IRE) O The Ridgeway Racing For Fun Partnership B Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade

8

10-4

Ms Laura Ward (7) J Neil King, Burderop T

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on easing mark when landing handicap chase contests here/Stratford in June. However, hasn’t been pulling up any trees in that sphere subsequently and passed over returned to hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA86

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DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Visor worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6, 7.

Stewards Note: WESTERN SOLDIER: Following its run on 6/11/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Sergeant Wilson (IRE), 9-2 Western Soldier (GER), 11-2 For Pleasure (IRE), 8-1 Seraphic (IRE), 12-1 Seignor Gringo (FR), 14-1 Jimmy Boy (IRE), 16-1 State of Bliss (IRE), Go Fox (GB)

SERGEANT WILSON stepped up on his reappearance run when runner-up in a stronger contest at Newbury 6 weeks ago, no match for the winner but nicely clear of the remainder. He gets the PLAY SMARTER nod to come out on top from the same mark. For Pleasure, on debut for Olly Murphy and Western Soldier head up the dangers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SERGEANT WILSON (IRE) 2.FOR PLEASURE (IRE) 3.WESTERN SOLDIER (GER)

Don’t forget to bet on the 2:20 at WINCANTON and 2:30 at CATTERICK BRIDGE. BEST TURNED OUT Michael Shinners, Head of Sports PR for Sky Bet, 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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Two miles about five furlongs (2m 5f 44yds)

SIXTH RACE 2.40

FAKENHAM

D UBLE P BONUS RACE

THE SKY BET REQUEST A BET FEMALE JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504.

(Penalty Value £10562)

KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (18-23): C Williams (18 wins from 65 runners, 28%) runs JONY MAX Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): V Williams (7 wins from 26 runners, 27%) runs GEORGES SAINT Longest Traveller: JONY MAX trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 268 miles.

Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

no

1

horse

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

YCCS PORTOCERVO (FR) (38) F43-116 C D

Br Gr g Martaline - Griva (FR) O Mrs M.C. Litton B Mr Gheorghe Codre

age

st-lb

8

12-0

Lilly Pinchin J Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Took advantage of a much-reduced mark returning from 7 months off at Uttoxeter in May and followed up over same C&D a month later. Struggled in the Grand Sefton on return at Aintree (21f, heavy). TFRHHHII BHA125

2

VIA DOLOROSA (FR) (11) PP-01P6 C D Br B g Konig Shuffle (GER) - Millie Hurley (FR) O Mr C. R. Leech B Mrs Brigitte Bourez & Mrs Brigitte Pigor

11

12-0

Miss Roisin Leech (7) J Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn T W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful in France and matched that form when landing 3m handicap chases at Southwell and here in March 2022.

Successful back in France in October and latest effort at Sandown was decent but others appeal more.

TFRHHIII BHA125

3

GEORGES SAINT (FR) (27) 2235-41 Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Une Deux Trois (FR) O Mrs Robert Watson B Mr A. Domenjoud & Haras de Saint Voir

7

11-5

Miss Lucy Turner (5) J Venetia Williams, Hereford T Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Drew a blank over hurdles for current connections but was a winning chaser in France and struck TFRHHHII BHA116 at the second attempt over fences on these shores at Ffos Las (19.4f, heavy) last month.

4

JONY MAX (IRE) (36) B230P1 C Br B g Mahler - Supreme Sunday (IRE) O StQuintonMauleIntPlyw’dVordermanS-Daniel B John and Miriam Murphy

8

11-4

Alice Stevens (5) J Christian Williams, Bridgend T NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Several creditable efforts in defeat last season and put a couple of fair efforts behind him when landing from the front here (24.2f, soft) last time. 3lb nudge looks fair.

TFRHHHII BHA115

5

ALLO ALLO (GB) (36) 12U1-PP C

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

7

11-3

Charlotte Jones (3) 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. However, pulled up both starts so far this season. TFRHHIII BHA114

6

WILLIAM CODY (GB) (24) 132F-22 BF

Br B g Westerner - Wistow O Mr Martyn Royston Davis B Mrs P. M. Sly

6

11-2

Miss Gina Andrews J Pam Sly, Peterborough T Pam Sly Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Did very well in his first season chasing last term, winning twice over 2 1/2m at Huntingdon.

Runner-up both starts this time round and another bold show is anticipated.

TFRHHHHI BHA113

7

SCENE ONE (IRE) (36) 30P21-1 CD Br B g Curtain Time (IRE) - Isserkelly Lady (IRE) O Scene One Partnership B Mr William Norris

7

11-0

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened hurdles account on final start of last season in a Warwick maiden and, following a 7-month break, he followed up on chase debut over C&D (soft). Only gone up 3lb and he’s a strong candidate.

TFRHHHHH BHA111 DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Scene One (IRE), 10-3 William Cody (GB), 9-2 Georges Saint (FR), 7-1 Jony Max (IRE), 8-1 Yccs Portocervo (FR), 16-1 Allo Allo (GB), 20-1 Via Dolorosa (FR)

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It wasn’t a particularly strong race in which SCENE ONE made a winning chase debut over C&D last month but he is open to improvement in this sphere and is taken to follow up. Cases can, to an extent, be made for all six of his rivals, with William Cody and Georges Saint feared most PLAY SMARTER (in that order of preference) based on recent exploits.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SCENE ONE (IRE) 2.WILLIAM CODY 3.GEORGES SAINT (FR)

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SEVENTH RACE Two miles about seven and a half furlongs (2m 7f 95yds) D UBLE P 3.10 FAKENHAM

BONUS RACE

THE EACH BUSINESS CIRCLE NORFOLK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5049, 2nd £2524, 3rd £1263, 4th £631, 5th £315. (Penalty Value £6601.25) 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 (18 wins from 65 runners, 28%) runs WILLIAM EWART Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Charlton (1 win from 10 runners, 10%) runs COPSHILL LAD Weightwatcher: BEAUFORT WEST won off a handicap mark of 101, his rating is now down 17lb to 84.

Longest Traveller: WILLIAM EWART trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 268 miles.

Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

no

1

horse

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

EDISON KENT (IRE) (36) 422443

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

S Sponsor

age

st-lb

7

12-0

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up twice in this sphere at Worcester in September and his effort when third returned to fences here (24.2f, soft) last time (since undergone a wind op) was respectable.

TFRHHHII BHA108

2

COPSHILL LAD (IRE) (43) 453-F32 BF

5

Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Una Sorpresa (GER) O Middleham Park Racing XLVII B Miss Roisin O’Brien

12-0

Harry Reed J Anthony Charlton, Warminster T Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to really build on the promise of his impressive bumper success but he has put in good shifts both starts since returning to action in October, latterly hitting the crossbar at Plumpton (20.5f, good to soft).

TFRHHHHI BHA108

3

THE WISE TRAVELLER (IRE) (24) 2123-01

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Butterfly Betty (IRE) O Yen Hall Farm Racing B Mr Nigel Peters

7

11-4

Bradley Roberts (5) J Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Below-par effort in April and offered little over fences on return/debut for new yard. Back on track when striking returned to this sphere at Huntingdon (25f, good) and a 5lb rise looks manageable. TFRHHHHH BHA98

4

HILLFINCH (GB) (26) 2120-56

6

Br Ch m Hillstar - Grassfinch O BDRSyndicates B Mr Peter Robeson

11-3

Charlie Hammond J Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T Science Supplements S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won mares’ handicap at Huntingdon in March but she’s yet to fire both starts so far this TFRHHIII BHA97 season and hopes pinned on the first-time cheekpieces sparking a return to form.

5

WILLIAM EWART (IRE) (51) 012-042 D Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Romantic Fashion (IRE) O Sue Howell B Ms Kathryn Tottenham

6 10-10

Nick Scholfield J Christian Williams, Bridgend T NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Convincing winner in this sphere at Bangor in March and bettered previous efforts over fences when runner-up in a handicap chase at Wincanton (15.7f, soft). Step back up in trip will be in his favour. TFRHHHII BHA90

6

BEAUFORT WEST (IRE) (12) 3P0-564 D Br B g Getaway (GER) - Blessingindisguise (IRE) O Mr Daniel Shaw B Anthony Keane Jnr

9

10-4

Sean Bowen J Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T Global Herbs Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has slipped to a very attractive mark, now some 17lb below the mark of his latest success at Uttoxeter in March 2022. Hasn’t shown enough in 2 starts since returning from a break. TFRHHIII BHA84

7

TINY TANTRUM (IRE) (262) 554561-

Br B g Fame And Glory - Sara’s Smile O Mrs N. Kappler B Thomas Meagher

7

10-3

Jack Quinlan J Mike Murphy & Michael Keady, Westoning T

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in a 2 3/4m Stratford handicap hurdle in the mud when last seen in April. Still favourably weighted after a 3lb rise and could have a say in the finish if fully tuned-up for this assignment. TFRHHHII BHA83

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Alice Stevens (5) J Oliver Signy, Lambourn T Oliver Signy Racing Llp S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner but hasn’t got close to that level over hurdles thus far and looks set for another struggle.

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DECLARED RUNNERS 8

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

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6, 7, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

Stewards Note: HILLFINCH: Following its run on 23/11/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

BEAUFORT WEST: Following its run on 7/12/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.

ROLLING RIVER: Following its run on 4/11/2023 it was reported that the horse lost two shoes.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Copshill Lad (IRE), 7-2 The Wise Traveller (IRE), 6-1 William Ewart (IRE), 13-2 Tiny Tantrum (IRE), 8-1 Edison Kent (IRE), 12-1 Hillfinch (GB), 16-1 Beaufort West (IRE), 40-1 Rolling River (IRE)

The vote goes to THE WISE TRAVELLER, who made every post a winning one back in this sphere at Huntingdon on his second start for this yard and a 5lb rise may not be enough to prevent him from going in again. Copshill Lad is 0-7 over hurdles but he has lost little caste in defeat the last PLAY SMARTER twice and is second choice. Tiny Tantrum will be a threat if ready to roll following eight months off and William Ewart also enters calculations.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THE WISE TRAVELLER (IRE) 2.COPSHILL LAD (IRE) 3.TINY TANTRUM (IRE)

Don’t forget to bet on the 3:20 at WINCANTON and 3:30 at CATTERICK BRIDGE.

BEST TURNED OUT Representatives from EACH Business Circle 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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RACE CONDITIONS

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First Race 12.10 - THE NAR VALLEY BLOODHOUNDS 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, December 13th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 17th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. 11 entries at £0. - Closed December 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3547; Second £1774; Third £887; Fourth £444. (Penalty Value £4629.10) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.40 - THE SKY BET BUILD A BET MARES’ 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 fillies and mares only, Rated 0-105.

Free Entry by noon, December 13th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 17th. Penalties, after December 9th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. 11 entries at £0. - Closed December 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £3433; Second £1716; Third £859; Fourth £429; Fifth £214. (Penalty Value £4488.85) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.10 - THE WIN AN ITV7 JACKPOT FOR FREE MARES’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for novice three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-105. Free Entry by noon, December 13th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 17th.

Penalties, after December 9th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. 14 entries at £0. - Closed December 13th, 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 1.40 - THE SKY BET STAYERS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6601 to the winning horse The second to receive £3037, the third £1518, the fourth £760 and the fifth £378. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, December 13th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 17th.

Penalties, after December 9th, 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. 11 entries at £0. - Closed December 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £5049; Second £2524; Third £1263; Fourth £631; Fifth £315. (Penalty Value £6601.25) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.10 - THE BETTING BETTER WITH SKY BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6601 to the winning horse The second to receive £3037, the third £1518, the fourth £760 and the fifth £378. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, December 13th, Declare by 10.00 a.m.

December 17th. Penalties, after December 9th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. 16 entries at £0. Closed December 13th, 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 2.40 - THE SKY BET REQUEST A BET FEMALE JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, December 13th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 17th. Penalties, after December 9th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. To be ridden

by Female Jockeys holding: (i) Steeple Chase and Hurdle race Jockeys’ Licences, or an equivalent licence from a Recognised Racing Authority (ii) Conditional Jockeys’ Licences (iii) Category ‘B’ Amateur Riders’ permits (iv) Category ‘A’ Amateur Riders’ permits, provided the rider has achieved at least 10 completed rides in Point-toPoints or 10 completed rides over obstacles under Rules or a combination of 10 completed rides in either of the above, or (v) amateur jockeys licensed by a Recognised Racing Authority, if approved by the BHA.. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. 13 entries at £0. - Closed December 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.10 - THE EACH BUSINESS CIRCLE NORFOLK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6601 to the winning horse The second to receive £3037, the third £1518, the fourth £760 and the fifth £378. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, December 13th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 17th. Penalties, after December 9th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. 15 entries at £0. - Closed December 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5049; Second £2524; Third £1263; Fourth £631; Fifth £315. (Penalty Value £6601.25) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

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FAKENHAM FIXTURES

Fakenham RACECOURSE

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