Fakenham Racecard - Friday 12th April

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WELCOME

Thank you for joining us at our unexpected but welcome additional race day The continual rain has taken its toll at many racecourses around the country, hence this extra day and fingers crossed the weather is kind to us.

Our races today are supported by Racing TV, who have a special £12 a month subscription if you sign up during April, and also HorsePWR. HorsePWR is a new campaign that is being run by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), Great British Racing (GBR) and racing’s Horse Welfare Board (HWB) and focusses on providing the facts around safety and welfare in horseracing. Have a look at the website to learn more about the life of a thoroughbred from their birth through to their retirement – www.horsepwr.co.uk.

We are taking advantage of sharing today with Aintree Ladies Day to show all their races live on our screens through the day, so we can enjoy a Fakenham/Aintree special.

The North and West Norfolk Hunt Point to Point is taking place on 21 April here at Fakenham and worth a visit. Tickets are £12.50 in advance through our website or £15 on the day

We then have our final two race meets of the season.

- The Gamble Plant Norfolk National Day on 7 May includes a Greene King Beer Festival and the Norfolk Grand National.

- The Jarrold Ladies Day on Sunday 2 June has a post racing DJ / party and this year KL Magazine are running the best dressed competition, so time to go hat shopping!

Check out our website – www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk for advance discounted tickets for all our race meets and the few remaining hospitality options available for Jarrold Ladies Day

Have a wonderful day today and we look forward to seeing you again very soon.

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

FRIDAY 12TH APRIL 2024

CHIEF STEWARD: TONY MCGLONE

STEWARD: SIMON CONNAWAY

ASSISTANT STEWARD: JOSIE BROWN-SMITH

RACEDAY ASSISTANT: BEN FORD

CLERK OF THE SCALES: JEREMY LIND

JUDGE: KATIE DOWSON

STARTERS: KIERAN O’SHEA, MICHAEL SHERIDAN

MEDICAL OFFICERS: DR. PIERS REINHOLD, DR. JAYANTH SAVANTH, DR. MATTHEW LAWRENCE

VETERINARY SURGEONS: MR. DAVID FENELEY, MR. TOBY KEMBLE & MRS DIANA VERHULST

VETERINARY OFFICER: MATTHEW TONG

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS: JULIE LINGHAM, SARAH DUNCAN, ELIZABETH BUDDEN

BETTING RING MANAGER: SARAH WOODBORNE

COMMENTATOR: DEREK THOMPSON

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PHOTOGRAPHER: NICK BUTCHER

HOW TO READ THE RACECARD

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Mrs M. R. T. Rimell

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.

Official BHA RATINGS

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability.

The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions.

A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.

Monday 1st April

Our Aldiss raceday saw six exciting races take place throughout the day, with some impressive performances and great finishes on show.

A Juvenile Maiden Hurdle kicked off proceedings, with eight runners going to post. Camarrate was a well supported favourite for Donald McCain and Brian Hughes, with the four-year-old already winning on the flat. He had run with plenty of credit on both starts over obstacles and made use of that experience to land the prize here. There looked to be plenty to like about the way he ran on under Brian Hughes and will no doubt be competitive when stepping into handicap company. Blue Universe was never quite able to get on terms with the winner but may well be seen to better effect when going the other way round, as he did jump out to his right a little. There certainly looks to be ability there and he will win races in time.

Glance At Me had finished second in this race 12 months ago and went one better despite being 5lb higher this time around. She isn’t overly raced these days but found herself with optimum conditions under the very

useful claimer, James Martin. Billams Legacy ran creditably back in second after a lengthy break and should strip fitter for that effort on her next start. Omaha Wish wasn’t beaten a million miles away into third and remains unexposed for the Skelton team.

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It didn’t take long for Brian Hughes to get his second win of the afternoon, with Ingennio romping home by 39 lengths. Jerrash had been well supported for Gary Moore and Gavin Sheehan but looked to be an uncomfortable ride. He was found to have bled post race, which may have explained the poor showing. Nothing can be taken away from Ingennio however, who was an impressive winner

Eclair De Beaufeu was once a useful yardstick but looked to lose his way in recent years after a number of stable changes. As a result he’d slipped nicely down the weights and capitalised for new trainer Sarah Humphrey under James Best. He wasn’t well found in the market but produced a performance somewhat back to his best. He only cost 5000gns and it will be interesting to see if he can’t follow up this victory next start.

Cloudy Wednesday made it two wins at the track after obliging in our penultimate race. His previous win had come over two miles and five furlongs but he looked to have no issue coping with the step up. The yard have him in fine form at the moment and it would be no surprise to see him win again. Via Dante is yet to win a race but there was more encouragement to be had from his second placed effort, pulling clear of the remainder.

Our final race was a Mares’ Maiden Flat race that saw Brian Hughes bring up his hat-trick on the day for Harry Fry. Star Walking was a winner of her sole start pointing in Ireland and needed some firm driving to win on her debut under rules. She shaped as though she’ll be better when sent over a trip and is likely one for the future. Briery Bee ran a sound race on debut and should benefit from a stiffer track.

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THE HUYTON ASPHALT FRANNY BLENNERHASSETT MEMORIAL MILDMAY NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £120000

Owners Prize Money 1st £51648, 2nd £21288, 3rd £10644, 4th £5328, 5th £2664, 6th £1332. (Penalty Value £67524)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BROADWAY BOY (IRE) (90) 1-12113 CD 6 11-7

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Broadway Theatre (IRE)

O Mr D. M. Proos

Sam Twiston-Davies J

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B John Leahy Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeasuccessfulstartoverfencesinaWorcesternoviceandhasscoredtwiceatCheltenhamsince,theformofhishandicapwininDecemberboostedby thesecondandthirdsubsequently Facedatoughaskhavingtoconcedeweightwhenthirdof5atWarwickinJanuary Cheekpiecesreachedfor TFRHHIII BHA150

2 CHIANTI CLASSICO (IRE) (31) 1P-1121 D 7 11-7

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Ballinderry Lady (IRE) David Bass J

O Sir Francis Brooke & R A Pilkington

B David O’Connell

Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T

Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWCompletedahat-trickoverhurdleslastseasonandhasquicklydevelopedintoasmartchaser makingit3winsfrom4startsinthisspherewithan assureddisplayintheUltimaHandicapChaseatCheltenham.Upingradebuthehasthepotentialofevenmorestilltoofferoverfences. TFRHHHII BHA154

3 GIOVINCO (IRE) (30) U12P13 CD 7 11-7

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Whyalla (IRE)

O Thunder Holdings Ltd & The Young Ones

Stephen Mulqueen J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Colm Griffin Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWUnbeatenin3startsoverhurdlesandlargelyprogressivesentchasingthisseason,winningnovicehandicapatthisC&Donhissecondoutingofthecampaign. SoonbackontrackinamatchatNewcastleinFebruary,beforeanexcellentthirdintheBroadwayChaseatCheltenham.Notdiscounted. TFRHHIII BHA148

4 HEART WOOD (FR) (68) 61/2-221

Br B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Miss Nikita (FR)

6 11-7

Rachael Blackmore J

O Robcour Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Mrs Murielle Guillerm

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneroverhurdlesinFranceandshapedencouraginglywhenrunner-upinmaidenchasesonhisfirst3startsforcurrentyard.Switchedtohandicapping, provedadifferentpropositionwhenlandingtheLeopardstownChaseinFebruaryinimpressivestyle.Wellworthhisplaceatthislevel. TFRHHHHI BHA153

5 INOTHEWAYURTHINKIN (IRE) (29) 4-22301

6 11-7

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Sway (FR) Mark Walsh J

O Mr John P. McManus Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B Mrs Noreen McManus

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulnovicehurdlerandevenbetterformoverfences,justifyingstrongsupportwhenopeninghischaseaccountintheKimMuiratCheltenhamunder aconfidentride(formofhisthirdtoGaelicWarrioratLimerickinDecemberboostedintheArkle).Majorplayerwithfurtherprogresstocome. TFRHHHHH BHA158

6 IROKO (FR) (29) 1113-15

6 11-7

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Boscraie (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr J

O Mr John P. McManus Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Jacques Cypres Swansway S

TIMEFORMVIEWThrivedoverhurdlesin2022/23,successfulintheMartinPipeatCheltenhamandgoodthirdintheSeftonatthismeeting.EasywinnerofaWarwicknovice onhisseasonal/chasedebut,beforemid-fieldintheGoldenMilleratCheltenhamaftera4-monthabsence.Remainsopentoimprovement TFRHHHII BHA149

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: GERRI COLOMBE (FR) 7 11 7 Davy Russell 4-6 (Gordon Elliott) 6 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Inothewayurthinkin (IRE), 7-2 Chianti Classico (IRE), 9-2 Iroko (FR), 6-1 Heart Wood (FR), 8-1 Broadway Boy (IRE), Giovinco (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

INOTHEWAYURTHINKIN recorded a first success over fences in fine style when landing the Kim Muir at the Cheltenham Festival, relishing the step up in trip, and he can continue his progression to follow up returned to Grade 1 company Heart Wood also showed improved form when winning a major handicap at Leopardstown on his latest outing and is feared most, ahead of Chianti Classico.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.INOTHEWAYURTHINKIN (IRE) 2.HEART WOOD (FR) 3.CHIANTI CLASSICO (IRE)

Join us at our GAMBLE PLANT NORFOLK NATIONAL RACEDAY

Tuesday 7 May

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The day includes our Norfolk Grand National and also a Greene King Beer Festival.

Gates open 12 noon

First race 14.10 / Last race 16.55

Save £2.50 per ticket when purchased in advance www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk Children17andunderfreewhenwithanadult. Wellbehaveddogsonshortleadswelcomed.

FIRST RACE

About two miles (2m 3yds) 1.58

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MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (19-24): Dr R Newland & J Insole (13 wins from 60 runners, 22%) runs GET A SUPERSTAR

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Dr R Newland & J Insole (5 wins from 18 runners, 28%) runs GET A SUPERSTAR

Longest Traveller: SAINT VIC trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 245 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

B Ms Salome Brennan Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd. S

VIEW Fairly useful form when runner-up all 3 starts in bumpers. Filled the same position on 19.5f Doncaster hurdle debut in March and unseated first at Market Rasen 4 weeks later Likely to go well. TFRHHHHI BHA-

3

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Glenariff Charlie Hammond J

O Mr J. H. Graham Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T

B Luke O’Reilly Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Newcastle bumper winner in December but pulled up (said to have an irregular heartbeat) on Sedgefield hurdle debut in January and only a modest fourth at Carlisle since. Still early days but needs improvement. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 MOP’S A LEGEND (GB) (271) 40-4r

Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Midnight Fun

O Mick Appleby Racing

Ben Poste J

Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Judith Jones & Michael Appleby Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor form in 2 bumpers/hurdles. First-time cheekpieces need to spark big improvement back from 9 months off. TFRHHIII BHA-

5

MOTAZZEN (IRE) (26) 0

Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Yaazy (IRE)

O Paul Hudson Racing

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

6 11-6

Paul O’Brien J

Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T

Henrietta Knight S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 2 1/2m) for George Baker. Shaped as though in need of the run on last month’s hurdle/stable debut and this will reveal more. TFRHHIII BHA-

6 SAINT VIC (FR) (117) 05

5 11-6

Br B g Kamsin (GER) - Passionnante (FR) Conor Ring J

O Mr & Mrs William Rucker

Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Earl de Cordelles & Mr Robert Brard Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held on Chepstow bumper debut in October Showed a bit more when fifth in 2m Southwell maiden hurdle 7 weeks later Off 4 months. Will need improvement to trouble the likes of Yalla Habibi. TFRHHIII BHA-

7 YALLA HABIBI (IRE) (34) 222423

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - True Value (IRE)

5 11-6

Bradley Harris (3) J

O Mr David Keith Tye Harriet Dickin, Midford T

B M. F. Finneran

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran to a fairly useful level in bumpers and bright start over hurdles, badly hampered and unlucky not to win when third at Hereford last month (final start for Anthony Charlton). The one to beat on first start for in-form Harriet Dickin. TFRHHHHH BHA115

8 J’VENTILE (FR) (75) 05-0P

5 10-13

Br B m Cokoriko (FR) - Valia du Reponet (FR) Nick Scholfield J

O The LSRFC SALVPS Partnership Oliver Signy, Lambourn T

B E.U.R.L. AGB Agency & S. Berger Oliver Signy Racing Llp S

TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in 3 bumpers and pulled up on Fontwell hurdle debut in January. TFRHIIII BHA-

9 SISTER JULIENNE (GB) (106) 320-2P

Br B m Kayf Tara - Urticaire (FR)

O James & Jean Potter Ltd

6 10-13

Tom Cannon J

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Goldford Stud Potter Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form when placed on the first two of 3 bumpers starts and ran to a similar level when second of 6 on her 2m Hereford hurdle debut in October Pulled up at Catterick over Christmas and off since. Tongue tied first time. TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Stewards Note:

MOP’S A LEGEND: Following its run on 16/7/2023 it was reported that the horse was wounded on its left-fore.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Yalla Habibi (IRE), 10-3 Diamond Koda (IRE), 5-1 Big Cheese (FR), 15-2 Get A Superstar (IRE), 12-1 Sister Julienne (GB), 22-1 Motazzen (IRE), 25-1 Saint Vic (FR), 66-1 Mop’s A Legend (GB), 150-1 J’Ventile (FR)

This looks a good chance for YALLA HABIBI to gain compensation for his unlucky defeat at Hereford. Diamond Koda is the obvious one for the forecast spot ahead of Jamie Snowden Flat recruit Big Cheese.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.YALLA HABIBI (IRE) 2.DIAMOND KODA (IRE) 3.BIG CHEESE (FR)

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BEST TURNED OUT

A racegoer or Director of Fakenham Racecourse 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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THE WILLIAM HILL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £75000

Owners Prize Money 1st £32280, 2nd £13305, 3rd £6653, 4th £3330, 5th £1665, 6th £833, 7th £413, 8th £210. (Penalty Value £42202.50) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 10 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 SPRINGWELL BAY (GB) (68) 116-142 D BF 7 12-0

Br B g Kayf Tara - Winning Counsel (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr J

O Mrs Gay Smith Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B J. R. Weston Wasdell Group, Ashford Stud of 5095 S

TIMEFORMVIEWScoredover21fatCheltenhaminNovemberandresumedhisprogresswhengoingdownbyaneckin3mhandicapatMusselburgh inFebruary Nosurprisewerehetopulloutmoreagainbutareallysmarteffortwillbeneededundertopweight

2 ICARE ALLEN (FR) (29) 04353P

TFRHHHII BHA145

6 11-11

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Coeur d’Allen (FR) Richie McLernon J

O Mr John P. McManus Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Bruno Vagne Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthurdlerathispeak.Caughttheeyewhenarunning-onthirdof11in3mcoursehandicapinNovemberbutpulledupattheCheltenham Festival4monthslater(finalstartforWillieMullins).Newstableremoveshisregulartonguetieandreplacesitwithafirst-timehood. TFRHHIII BHA142

3 SONIGINO (FR) (28) 3-3410P CD

Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Soniador (FR)

7 11-10

Freddie Gingell (5) J

O Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & L Hales Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr M. Contignon & Mrs N. Contignon Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWThreewinslastseasonandbuiltongoodin-frameeffortsintheSilverTrophyatChepstowandGreatwoodatCheltenhaminautumnwhen scoringoverC&D(heavy)inDecember HasstruggledinLanzaroteatKemptonandMartinPipeatCheltenhamsince,though. TFRHHIII BHA141

4 MIGHT I (IRE) (30) 4-52130

Br B g Fame And Glory - Our Honey (IRE)

O Brian & Sandy Lambert

8 11-9

Jonathan Burke J

Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Cyril O’Hara Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdler ShowedsimilarformoverfencesbeforeChristmas(wonamatchraceatExeter)buthisjumpingwasanissueandhe alsomademistakesbackhurdlingatCheltenhamlastmonth,finishingmid-fieldintheCoralCup.Othersarepreferred. TFRHHIII BHA140

5 JANGO BAIE (FR) (41) 2-1122 C BF

5 11-8

Br B g Tiger Groom - Tenessee (FR) Nico de Boinville J

O Countrywide Park Homes Ltd Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Andre Jean Belloir et al

TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointrecruitwhowonfirst2startsoverhurdles,latterlytheGrade1Formbyover2mhereonBoxingDay Notatbestwhenrunner-upinsmallfieldatHuntingdon inFebruarybutbacktoformwhen1/2-lengthsecondin21/4mKelsoGrade26weeksago.Hisopeninghandicapmarklooksworkable.

6 KATEIRA (GB) (27) 112-324

Br B m Kayf Tara - Raitera (FR)

O Little Lodge Farm & Dan Skelton

TFRHHHHI BHA

139

7 11-5

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timenovicehurdlewinnerlastseasonandendedhercampaignwithexcellentsecondinaC&DGrade1noviceatthismeeting.Below parin2comebackrunsinNovemberbutbackonformwhenfourthof11over21fatKempton4weeksago.Muchrespected. TFRHHHHI BHA136

7 SANTOS BLUE (GB) (27) 202101 D

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Maybe Plenty

O Mr N. Sutton

7 11-5

Mr Ben Sutton (7) J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Nick Sutton & Adam Waugh Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEW Likeabletypewhohasregainedtheprogressivethreadlately,producinganothercareerbest to score over this trip at Uttoxeter (heavy) last time. Should remain competitive up 4lb. TFRHHHII BHA

8 WHAT’S UP DARLING (IRE) (28) 121526

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Carries Darling

O Gigginstown House Stud

B William Mangan

136

7 11-5

Jack Kennedy J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerlastspringwhowashavingonlyhissecondstartoverhurdleswhenlandinga2mNavanGrade3(heavy)inNovember Betteredthatformwhen secondinaGrade3atGowraninFebruaryandmadeasoundstarttohishandicapcareerwhensixthof21inMartinPipeatCheltenham(21/2m). TFRHHHII BHA136

9

GUARD YOUR DREAMS (GB) (30) 23U/-540 D 8 11-4

Br B g Fame And Glory - Native Sunrise (IRE)

O Graham and Alison Jelley

Sam Twiston-Davies J

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Little Lodge Farm & Mr & Mrs TWR Chugg Jelson Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Developed into a smart and likeable hurdler in 2021/22 but has yet to show he retains that ability in 3 comeback outings this term, on the latest finishing down the field in the Coral Cup at Cheltenham. TFRHHIII BHA135

10 UNCLE BERT (GB) (20) F5P211 D 7 11-4

Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Azza (FR)

O James & Jean Potter Ltd

James Turner (7) J

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B James & Jean Potter Potter Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinninghandicapdebutatPerthinSeptember Struggledimmediatelyafterthatbutfirmlybackontheupwithwinsinthe mudatWetherbyandBangorinrecentmonths.8lbhigherinadeeperracenowbuthewillbeathomeonthisground. TFRHHHII BHA135

11 BOOMBAWN (IRE) (27) 2620-11 CD

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Well Clad (IRE)

7 11-4

Kielan Woods J

O Bullen-Smith & Faulks Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr Rory O’Toole Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Largely progressive sort who scored over C&D (good) last May and followed up in a 21f Kempton handicap (good to soft) 10 months later. MuchfresherthanmostforthisstageoftheseasonbuttestinggroundaslightquestionmarkandHarrySkeltonisonKateirathistime. TFRHHHII BHA135

12 SPIRIT D’AUNOU (FR) (34) 11-4100

Br B g Triple Threat (FR) - Miss Wind (FR)

O Heart of the South Racing 130

B S.C.E.A. Du Moulin de Bel Oeuvre

5 11-4

Niall Houlihan J

Gary Moore, Horsham T

Heart Of The South Bloodstock S

TIMEFORMVIEWHissuccessonheavygroundatSandown(2m)inDecemberwashisfifthwinin6starts.HisrunofgoodformhascometoahaltintheBetfairatNewbury andImperialCupatSandownthisspringandhishopesarepinnedonastepupintriphelpinghimtoregaintheprogressivethread. TFRHHIII BHA135

13 THEATRE MAN (IRE) (29) 21-232F D BF

Br B g Ocovango - Theatre Bird (IRE)

14 PLAYFUL SAINT (FR) (13) 4213-26

8 11-2

TFRHHHII BHA133

9 11-2

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Playact (IRE) Fergus Gillard J

O Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B G.A.E.C. Campos John Cotton (Group) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced9-y-owhoreturnedbetterthaneverwhennecksecondof5toMilldamin2mhandicapatStratford(heavy) inMarchbutfailedtobackitupatHaydocksince.Stepsupintripnow Thestablehasotherstrongercandidates. TFRHHIII BHA133

15 KAMSINAS (FR) (27) 121601

7 11-1

Br B g Kamsin (GER) - Louvadeus Has (FR) Paddy Brennan J

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Kamsinas Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Mr Hugues Van Haaren Olive Print & Graphics S

TIMEFORMVIEWHadMakingHeadwaybehindinsecondwhenlandingHaydockGrade2inNovember Shapedasifhe’dbesuitedbylongertripwhenmid-fieldinBetfairatNewbury andhedulygotbacktowinningwayswhensteppedupto21fatKempton(novice)lastmonth.Unexposednowtacklingonlyhissecondhandicap. TFRHHHHI BHA132

16 OCASTLE DES MOTTES (FR) (28) 01-P105 5 11-1

Br B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Oktavia des Mottes (FR) P. Townend J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Des Mottes The Sporting Life S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual2 1/4m winner inFrance.Didn’t getclose to justifying favouritisminBetfair on yarddebut but morepromisingsigns when fifth of 21 inMartin Pipe at Cheltenhamsince,thefactheonlyweakenedlateonencouraginggivenhepulledhard.Couldhavebigsayifreffitedhoodhelpshimtosettle. TFRHHHHI BHA132

17 SERIOUS OPERATOR (IRE) (41) 1-00151 D 7 11-0

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Idrather Not Say (IRE)

O The Operators

B Daniel O’Mahony

TIMEFORMVIEW

Patrick Wadge (3) J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

EnhancedgoodstrikerateoverhurdleswhensuccessfulatKelso(21f,soft)6weeksago.Hisfifthof19intheLanzarote at Kempton prior to that shows he can mix it in competitive handicaps but he’s gone up another 5lb for Kelso. TFRHHIII BHA131

18 WEST TO THE BRIDGE (IRE) (20) 6-2F544 C D 11 11-0

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Godlylady (IRE)

O Mr J. Tierney

Tristan Durrell (3) J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr L. Dunne Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEWBetterthaneverwhenlandingSandownhandicap(soft)lastspringandgoodsecondatUttoxeter(23f,goodtosoft)onreturninOctober Hasn’treproducedthatsince(193/4lengthsfourthtoUncleBertatBangorlatest)butheisstartingtolookwellhandicapped. TFRHHHII BHA131

19 CHAMPAGNE TWIST (IRE) (34) F1-4211 D 6 11-0

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Aunt Nora (IRE) Ben Jones J

O The Pour Decisions Syndicate

Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Fintan Kealy Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner and going the right way over hurdles for new connections, making a successful handicap debut in the very competitiveEBFFinalatSandown(21/2m,soft)lastmonth.Raised7lbforthatbutthere’salmostcertainlymoretocome. TFRHHHHI BHA131

20 TRONADOR (IRE) (154) 0/00-3P5 CD 8 10-13

Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Autumn Leaves (FR)

Danny Gilligan (3) J

O Mr M. Wasylocha Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B B. Sangster & Freynestown Stud Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won this race in 2021 but has rarely threatened over jumps since. Did score on the Flat last summer but pulled up back hurdling at ChepstowinOctoberandgivenabreaksincefinishingawell-heldfifthonchasedebutinNovember Othersaremoreobvious. TFRHHIII BHA130

21 INTHEWATERSIDE (FR) (55) 11-1412 CD BF 6 10-12

Br B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Vared (FR)

O McNeill Family & G C Stevens

Harry Cobden J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Haras de la Rousseliere SCEA Ultima Business Solutions S

Imposingsortwhowasunbeatenin2bumperrunsandhastakenwelltohurdlingthisseason,winninganAscotmaidenandLingfieldhandicaparound 21/2m.Goodsecondof6inAscotnovicelatestandunexposedfortopyardnowtacklingonlyhissecondhandicap.Hoodedfirsttime. TFRHHHHI BHA129

22 MAKING HEADWAY (IRE) (34) 1-12414 6 10-11

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Times Like These (IRE) Henry Brooke J

O Mr Malcolm B. Jones Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Jonathan Walsh Swansway S TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerwhohasdonewelloverhurdlesfornewconnections,winningpairofnovicesaround2m.Goodstarttohishandicapcareerwhenfourthof16in ImperialCupatSandown(2magain)andheleavesthefirmimpressionthere’llbemoretocomenowsteppedupto21/2m.Cheekpiecesadded. TFRHHHHH BHA128

DECLARED RUNNERS 22 2023: FENNOR CROSS (IRE) 6 10 10 Ben Harvey 8-1 (John McConnell) 20 ran Hood worn first time by No. 2, 16, 21. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 22.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 4, 7, 14, 17, 18.

Stewards Note:

ICARE ALLEN: Following its run on 14/3/2024 it was reported that the horse erred badly at the second last

SONIGINO: Following its run on 15/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

SPIRIT D’AUNOU: Following its run on 9/3/2024 it was reported that the horse lost its left-fore shoe.

OCASTLE DES MOTTES: Following its run on 15/3/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

INTHEWATERSIDE: Following its run on 17/2/2024 it was reported that the horse was restless in the preliminaries.

Probable S.P’s: 10-1 Champagne Twist (IRE), Making Headway (IRE), 12-1 Kateira (GB), Inthewaterside (FR), 16-1 Jango Baie (FR), 18-1 Springwell Bay (GB), Ocastle des Mottes (FR), Serious Operator (IRE), 20-1 Uncle Bert (GB), Boombawn (IRE), Kamsinas (FR), 22-1 Theatre Man (IRE), Tronador (IRE), 25-1 Might I (IRE), Santos Blue (GB), 28-1 Sonigino (FR), What’s Up Darling (IRE), 33-1 Icare Allen (FR), Playful Saint (FR), 40-1 Spirit d’Aunou (FR), 50-1 Guard Your Dreams (GB), West To The Bridge (IRE)

An ultra-competitive handicap. MAKING HEADWAY is one who should have more to offer now stepping up to 2 1/2m so he’s the suggestion on the back of his good run in the Imperial Cup. If the refitting of a hood helps Ocastle des Mottes to settle better he could pose a big threat Kateira, one of five for Dan Skelton, bounced back to form at Kempton recently and ran a blinder at this meeting last year so she’s also on the shortlist along with Formby winner Jango Baie and Fergal O’Brien Kamsinas.

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SECOND RACE

2.33

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

THE HUGE SAVINGS AT racingtv.com/gnoffer HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £13500

Owners Prize Money 1st £5453, 2nd £2726, 3rd £1364, 4th £682, 5th £340. (Penalty Value £7129.35)

Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Wadham (19 wins from 71 runners, 27%) runs SCENE ONE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Hobson (1 win from 3 runners, 33%) runs INGENNIO

Longest Traveller: DO NO WRONG trained by J Landy, Leyburn, 199 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

B Mr William Norris Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S TIMEFORM VIEW Made a successful start over fences over C&D in November and added to it at Market Rasen in January. Creditable fourth over 22.5f at Newbury in first-time blinkers (retained) last month. TFRHHHII BHA113

2 JACKS TOUCH (IRE)

Br B m Jeremy (USA) - Jennys Gem (IRE) James Best J

O The Jack’s Touch Partnership

Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T

B L. Doyle Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown improved form switched to chasing this season, winning 3 times, including C&D. Found a competitive Ascot handicap too much last time but respected back here. TFRHHHHI BHA111 3

Br

g Sageburg (IRE) - Uncommited (IRE)

O Mrs Pauline Southerington

B J. P. King & P. Turley

Callum Bewley J

Justin Landy, Leyburn T

TIMEFORM VIEW Form took off last summer, winning 3 times at up to 3m. He’s the one to beat if returning from a 7-month break in similar form. TFRHHHHH BHA108

4 JIGGINSTOWN KING (IRE) (108) 2-111P3 CD

Br B g Lucky Speed (IRE) - Miss Baden (IRE)

O Barratt, Signy & Spiers

B Mr J. McDonald

7 11-8

Nick Scholfield J

Oliver Signy, Lambourn T

Oliver Signy Racing Llp S

TIMEFORM VIEW It all clicked for him over fences in the first half of this season, completing a hat-trick (first leg over C&D). Pulled up at Hereford in November but quickly back to form when third at Market Rasen on Boxing Day. Player back from a break (had wind surgery). TFRHHHHI BHA107

5 INGENNIO (FR) (11) 326351 CD

6 10-13

Br B g Lauro (GER) - Casbah Rose (FR) Gavin Sheehan J

O Stoneleigh Racing Richard Hobson, Little Rissington T

B S.C.E.A. de La Chaussee

TIMEFORM VIEW Hacked up in a C&D selling handicap 11 days ago but had very little to beat with the odds-on favourite running poorly. 4lb higher here in a better race now. TFRHHHII BHA98

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Do No Wrong (IRE), 7-2 Jacks Touch (IRE), 4-1 Jigginstown King (IRE), 9-2 Ingennio (FR), 5-1 Scene One (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

If DO NO WRONG resumes in the same form as when last seen he’s the one to beat again. Jacks Touch and Jigginstown King have both won over C&D this season and can give Justin Landy’s charge most to do in that order

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DO NO WRONG (IRE) 2.JACKS TOUCH (IRE) 3.JIGGINSTOWN KING (IRE)

Don’t forget to bet on the 2:55 at AINTREE.

BEST TURNED OUT

A racegoer or Director of Fakenham Racecourse will kindly present a memento to the winning owner and will also judge and present a prize of £50 to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

ABBREVIATIONS

BF—Beaten Favourite. B—Brought Down. C—Course Winner. D—Distance Winner. F—Fell. P—Pulled Up. R—Refused. S—Slipped Up. U—Unseated.

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions.

A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed.

Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.

AINTREE 2.55 2m

THE TRUSTATRADER TOP NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000

Owners Prize Money 1st £43040, 2nd £17740, 3rd £8870, 4th £4440, 5th £2220, 6th £1110, 7th £550, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £56270)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 FIREFOX (IRE) (31) 11-1143 D

6 11-7

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Cuteasafox (IRE) Jack Kennedy J

O Bective Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Grange Stud Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful,3-timebumperwinnerwhohasreachedasmartleveloverhurdles,successfulinaFairyhousemaidenpriortofinishingfourthinNaasGrade1inJanuary Improvedagainwithoutbeingseentobestadvantagewhenthirdinlastmonth’sSupremeatCheltenhamandhehastoenterthereckoning. TFRHHHHI BHA146

2 LOOKAWAY (IRE) (62) 111220 C D

7 11-7

Br Ch g Ask - Barrack’s Choice (IRE) Jack Quinlan J

O Peter Beadles Neil King, Burderop T

B William Neville Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWLikeablesortwhohasshownimprovedformthisseason,completingahat-trickinCheltenhamGrade2inOctoberandrananothercrackerwhensecondin ChallowatNewbury(20.5f)inDecember TypetobouncebackfrombelowpardisplayinBetfairHurdlebutthislooksatoughask.Cheekpieceson. TFRHHHII BHA136

3 LUMP SUM (FR) (48) 13-1121 D

6 11-7

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Fleur Enchantee (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff T

B Mr Antoine Sauty De Chalon TIMEFORM VIEW Won first of 2 starts in bumpers and quick to make his mark over hurdles this term, taking his record to 3 wins from 4 starts with a readyvictoryintheGrade2DovecoteatKempton(2m)inFebruary Remainswithagooddealofuntappedpotential. TFRHHHII BHA135

4 MISTERGIF (FR) (31) 52-15 D

5 11-7

Br B g Zarak (FR) - Ibizane (USA) P. Townend J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede W. P. Mullins, Ireland

B Gestut Zur Kuste AG The SPORTING LIFE

TIMEFORMVIEWFairformincoupleofhurdlerunsinFrancebutdifferentpropositionwhenmakingwinningstartfornewyardinmaidenatLimerick(2m)inJanuary Acquittedhimselfwithplentyofcreditupinmarkedlyingradewhenfifthinlastmonth’sSupremeandthatunlikelytoprovehislimit TFRHHHII BHA141

5 MYSTICAL POWER (IRE) (31) 1112

5 11-7

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Annie Power (IRE) Mark Walsh J

O J. P. McManus/Mrs.J Magnier/Mrs S Ricci W. P. Mullins, Ireland T B Annie Power Partnership

TIMEFORMVIEW5-y-ooutoftop-classmareAnniePowerwhohasbeenbroughtalongsteadily,landingfirst3startsincludingGrade2MoscowFlyerinJanuaryprior toafinesecondinfirst-timehood(retainedhere)inSupremelastmonth,outstayedlateon.Soundclaimswithprospectofmoretocome. TFRHHHHH BHA148

6 PERSONAL AMBITION (IRE) (41) 3-1311 5 11-7

Br Br g Sandmason - Saoirse’s Sister (IRE)

O Mrs Lynne Maclennan Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Mr Philip O’Connor Fitzdares S

PlacedinanIrishpointandquicklybuiltupagoodrecordoverhurdles,lookingmorepolishedthanpreviouslywhenlandingGrade1Premier novices’hurdleatKelso(18f)6weeksago.Worthyofhisplaceherebutfurtherprogressrequiredifhe’stoplayaleadrole. TFRHHHII BHA131

7 DYSART ENOS (IRE) (75) 111-111 C D 6 11-0

Br B m Malinas (GER) - Graces Benefit (IRE) Paddy Brennan J

O The Good Stock Syndicate Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Ms Grainne Dunne Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won all 3 bumper outings, including a Gr 2 in decisive fashion here 12 months ago. Also unbeaten in 3 novice hurdles, scoring in an excellent time at CheltenhaminDecemberpriortocompletingsimpletaskatDoncasteramonthlater HadtomissFestival(lame)butwellworthherplacehere. TFRHHHII BHA131

8 GOLDEN ACE (GB) (29) 152-111 D 6 11-0

Br B m Golden Horn - Deuce Again Lorcan Williams J

O Mr I. F. Gosden Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B Meon Valley Stud Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful in bumpers (runner-up to Dysart Enos final start) and, on the back of a breathing op, has landed each of her 3 starts over hurdles, suited by emphasisonspeedwhenagoodwinnerofGr2mares’noviceattheFestival4weeksago.Goodadvertforheryardandlikelybettertocome. TFRHHHII BHA139

DECLARED RUNNERS

8 2023: INTHEPOCKET 6 11 7 Rachael Blackmore 3-1 (Henry de Bromhead) 12 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 4, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Mystical Power (IRE), 10-3 Firefox (IRE), 11-2 Dysart Enos (IRE), 10-1 Mistergif (FR), Golden Ace (GB), 14-1 Lump Sum (FR), 22-1 Lookaway (IRE), 25-1 Personal Ambition (IRE)

A son of the illustrious mare Annie Power, MYSTICAL POWER has quickly reached a smart level over hurdles, enhancing his form further when runner-up in last month’s Supreme at the Cheltenham Festival, and he looks to hold sound claims of resuming winning ways with the prospect of more to come on the back of just 4 career starts. Firefox, not seen to best effect when a place behind the selection that day, is another of firm interest Dysart Enos and Golden Ace are others who can feature.

PRIZE MONEY DOUBLE UP BONUS SCHEME 2024

If a trainer has two or more winners on the same card at any Fakenham race meeting, irrespective of the race conditions or the number of runners in the race, the winning owner of each race will get a £1,000 BONUS PAYMENT on top of the money received.

In addition, the winning trainer will also get a £1,000 BONUS PAYMENT if having two or more winners.

GOOD LUCK

THIRD RACE

3.08

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

THE RACING TV NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7250

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (19-24): O Murphy (18 wins from 88 runners, 20%) runs ARABESCATO

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (5 wins from 15 runners, 33%) runs ARABESCATO

Longest Traveller: CELTIC FORTUNE trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 239 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

Owners Prize Money 1st £2928, 2nd £1464, 3rd £732, 4th £366, 5th £183. (Penalty Value £3828.72) colours

B H. Tibeuf Bresbet S

Br

B Mr Kevin Heaney Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on her final start in bumpers last season and encouraging third on hurdling debut.Yet to build on that, including a handicap, but still early days for a top yard and perhaps this return to quicker ground will help. Also tongue tied first time. TFRHHHHI BHA93 3 CELTIC FORTUNE (IRE) (34) 0-3336P

7 11-11

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Rhinestone Cowgirl (IRE) Jack Hogan (3) J

O Mr Donald Bell Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Joe Campbell Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed 3 times on the bounce in handicaps at around 2 1/2m to start the current season but his last 2 efforts have been disappointing. TFRHHIII BHA93

4 ARABESCATO (GB) (39) 4-44

7 11-9

Br Gr g Outstrip - Cat Hunter Fergus Gregory J

O Mr David Cohen Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Mr David Cohen Motaclan S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful at best on the Flat but below par in that sphere last year and hard to get too excited by his hurdle efforts, finishing a remote fourth of 5 on his Southwell handicap debut last month. Needs to be sparked by the refitting of the cheekpieces he won in on the Flat earlier in his career TFRHHHII BHA91

5 KALNOO (IRE) (16) D1P-550

Br B m Kalanisi (IRE) - Noosa (IRE) Bryan Carver J

O Mr Bill Hawkins Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T

B Pat Moore Planned Office Interiors Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in Ireland for Sam Curling and well held in 2 outings for current yard 9 months apart. Cheekpieces refitted. Would need to see market support to consider TFRHHIII BHA88

6 TIP TOP TONTO (IRE) (29) PP6254

8 11-2

Br B g Milan - Sarahs Quay (IRE) Charlie Hammond J

O Dr R. D. P. Newland Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T

B Mr Colm McHenry Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair performer at best who got back on track in a first-time visor when second of 9 in novice selling hurdle at Southwell in January. Ridden too aggressively when below par in handicaps twice since. TFRHHHII BHA84

7 CLOUDY WEDNESDAY (IRE) (11) 130P21 C D

8 10-11

Br B g Cloudings (IRE) - Hansel Monday (IRE) Lewis Stones (3) J

O Caroline Fryer Caroline Fryer, Wymondham T

B Miss Irene T. Walsh

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever when landing a 3m handicap chase here on Easter Monday and she goes off an identical mark back hurdling. TFRHHHHI BHA79

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 5, 7.

Stewards Note: CLARAROSE: Following its run on 2/2/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Saint Jaguen (FR), Cloudy Wednesday (IRE), 6-1 Clararose (IRE), 13-2 Arabescato (GB), 7-1 Tip Top Tonto (IRE), 8-1 Celtic Fortune (IRE), 10-1 Kalnoo (IRE)

A racegoer or Director of Fakenham Racecourse 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.

H.B.L.B. PRIZE MONEY

If

Wednesday won a chase off this mark on Easter Monday.

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £67,839 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 23rd March to 23rd June 2024.

THE MY PENSION EXPERT MELLING STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £250000

Owners Prize Money 1st £107400, 2nd £44200, 3rd £22100, 4th £11050, 5th £5525, 6th £2750, 7th £1400. (Penalty Value £140325) colours no horse age st-lb

1 CONFLATED (IRE) (29) P-53UU3 D

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Saucy Present (IRE) Jack Kennedy J

O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Dillon Family Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWTop-classchaseronhisdaywhoseonlysuccessinlast2seasonscameinSavillsChaselastterm.Wouldhavegoneclosehadmoreusebeenmade ofhimwhenthirdtoProtektoratinRyanair(20.6f,soft)lastmonthandinterestingconnectionshaveoptedforthisinsteadoftheNational. TFRHHHII BHA

2 EASY GAME (FR) (195) 111-101 D

Br B g Barastraight - Rule of The Game (FR) P. Townend J

O Mr Nick Peacock W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr Jean-Yves Taupin

TIMEFORMVIEWProlificwinningchaserwhowasbackonsongafterhisGalwayPlateflopwhenlandingGrade2PWCChampionChase(forathirdtime)atGowran(20f, heavy)6monthsago.Willneedacareerbesttotroubletheprinciples,buthe’sgonewellfreshpriorandisWillieMullins’solerepresentative. TFRHHIII BHA161

3 ENVOI ALLEN (FR) (29) 014-322 D BF

10 11-10

Br B g Muhtathir - Reaction (FR) Rachael Blackmore J

O Cheveley Park Stud

Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Mr Bruno Vagne Cheveley Park Stud Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWNotchedhisthirdCheltenhamFestivalsuccesswhenseeingofShishkininRyanairlastseason.BacktothatlevelwhennecksecondtoGerriColombein 3mDownRoyalGrade1inNovemberandranacrackerwhenfindingonlyProtektorattoostrongincorrespondingformereventmostrecently TFRHHHII BHA164

4 JONBON (FR) (76) 211-112 C BF

8 11-10

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Star Face (FR) Nico de Boinville J

O Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Lotfi Kohli

TIMEFORMVIEWGrade1winninghurdlerandatop-classchaser withhisonlydefeatinhisfirst8startsoverfencescomingatthehandsofElFabioloinlastyear’sArkle. Ashockingmistake4outprovidesanexcusewhenbeatennarrowlyatCheltenhamonTrialsDayandhecanregainthewinningthread. TFRHHHHH BHA170

5 MINELLA DRAMA (IRE) (41) 13-2302 D

9 11-10

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Midsummer Drama (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Green Day Racing Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B R. McCarthy

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartperformerwhoreturnedwithagoodsecondintheOldRoanChaseoverC&D.Pooreffortsnext2startsbutbackontrackwhen7lengthssecond toThunderRockinlistedchaseatKelso(23.4f,soft)justunder6weeksago.Thisconsiderablytougherthough,socanonlybewatched. TFRHHIII BHA150

6 PIC D’ORHY (FR) (55) 121-121 CD

Br B g Turgeon (USA) - Rose Candy (FR)

9 11-10

Harry Cobden J

O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr J. Contou Carrere & Mr Y. Broca Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWOnlydefeatin2022/23campaigncameatthehandsofShishkininAscotChaseandaddedanotherGrade1tohisCVwhenlandingthatcorresponding raceinFebruary,makingthemostofsuperiorjumpingandatacticaladvantage.Wonthislastseasonandthere’splentytolikearrivingfresh. TFRHHHHI BHA162

7 PROTEKTORAT (FR) (29) 5-43231 CD

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Protektion (FR)

9 11-10

Harry Skelton J

O Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & L Hales Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr Guy Cherel & Mme Isabelle Pacault Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEWWonBetfairChaseatHaydockin2022/23andhavingbeencampaignedasastayersince,foundthedropbackintripliberatingwhenaddingaRyanairChase tohisCVatCheltenham(20.6f,soft)lastmonth,beatingEnvoiAllenby4lengths.Seeminglynoreasonwhyhewon’tbeintheshake-upagain. TFRHHHHI BHA167

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: PIC D’ORHY (FR) 8 11 10 Harry Cobden 4-1 (Paul Nicholls) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 6, 7.

Stewards Note:

JONBON: Following its run on 27/1/2024 it was reported that the horse made a jumping error.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Jonbon (FR), 10-3 Pic D’orhy (FR), Protektorat (FR), 6-1 Envoi Allen (FR), 16-1 Conflated (IRE), 20-1 Easy Game (FR), 50-1 Minella Drama (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

The 1-2-3 from this year’s Ryanair again do battle but it’s a notable absentee from the Cheltenham Festival JONBON who’s selected to regain the winning thread having been undone by a rare jumping blip in the rearranged Clarence House on Trials Day in January Confidence would only heighten should the yard’s handful of runners go well on Thursday Last year’s winner Pic d’Orhy arrives fresh, so he may provide most resistance, ahead of recent Ryanair-scorer Protektorat

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JONBON (FR) 2.PIC D’ORHY (FR) 3.PROTEKTORAT (FR)

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FOURTH RACE

3.43

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

THE horsepwr.co.uk FOR WELFARE FACTS & INFORMATION HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7850

Owners Prize Money 1st £3171, 2nd £1585, 3rd £793, 4th £396, 5th £198. (Penalty Value £4145.58)

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (19-24): Dr R Newland & J Insole (13 wins from 60 runners, 22%) runs GAME SOCKS and SHENGAI ENKI

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (5 wins from 25 runners, 20%) runs CHATTY CHICH

Longest Traveller: HONEY I’M GOOD trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 245 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse age st-lb

1 THE BOLD THADY (IRE) (11) 43-23B2

Br B g Milan - Princesse Rooney (FR)

O The Boot Inn Partnership

B Michael O’Neill

7 12-0

Thomasina Eyston (7) J

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

2 D Services Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Weak finisher who has yet to win but he does have consistent form figures, finishing second of 11 over 25f at Plumpton 11 days ago. Should figure again TFRHHHHI BHA100

2 SHENGAI ENKI (FR) (11) 0-34223 BF

Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Lady Needles (IRE)

5

Alex Chadwick (7) J

O Deva Racing SE Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T

B Mr Esteve Rouchvarger

Deva Racing Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers in Ireland and similar standard over hurdles in Britain, returning from a 7-month break to finish third in a 20.5f Huntingdon handicap 11 days ago. Possible he’ll come on for the outing. TFRHHHII BHA98

3 THE WISE TRAVELLER (IRE) (139) 2123-01

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Butterfly Betty (IRE)

O Yen Hall Farm Racing

8 11-12

Jamie Gambin (10) J

Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T

B Mr Nigel Peters Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever at just the second time of asking for current stable when making all over 25f at Huntingdon in November Not seen since but still looks feasibly treated off 5lb higher if resuming in similar form. TFRHHHHH BHA98

4 GAME SOCKS (IRE) (11) 1-4P45P D

Br Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Late Night Deed

O Chris Stedman & Mark Albon

8 11-7

Charlie Hammond J

Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T

B J. & C. Jiggens Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has lost his way over fences this term and fared no better back hurdling in blinkers recently. Shengai Enki the more obvious of the yard’s pair TFRHHIII BHA93

5 CHATTY

Rahinston Farm

The

Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 3 qualifying runs in mid-winter but placed in a bumper at the start of her career and could prove a different proposition now handicapping over a much longer trip. All the more interesting if backed. TFRHHHHI BHA92

6 HONEY I’M GOOD (IRE) (26) 3P0P6P

8 11-1

Br B m Califet (FR) - Hopeful Gleam (IRE) Isabel Williams (3) J

O Tony Cromwell & Partner Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Mrs Margaret Platt

TIMEFORM VIEW Notched 3 chase wins last spring/summer but form has nosedived, pulling up over fences at Chepstow 26 days ago. Hard to warm to back hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA87

7 SADIE HILL (IRE) (28) 40UP03

7 10-11

Br Ch m Kingston Hill - Sadie Thompson (IRE) Ben Poste J

O Making Hay Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T

B Mr Thomas Hore Planned Office Interiors Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a handicap hurdle last spring and took a step back in the right direction when third of 6 over 2 1/2m here 4 weeks ago. On a good mark if she can build on that. TFRHHHII BHA83

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Stewards Note: GAME SOCKS: Following its run on 1/4/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 The Bold Thady (IRE), Shengai Enki (FR), 4-1 The Wise Traveller (IRE), 15-2 Chatty Chich (GB), 12-1 Game Socks (IRE), Sadie Hill (IRE), 16-1 Honey I’m Good (IRE)

A racegoer or Director of Fakenham Racecourse 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.

THE RANDOX SUPPORTS RACE AGAINST DEMENTIA TOPHAM HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £150000

Owners Prize Money 1st £64440, 2nd £26520, 3rd £13260, 4th £6630, 5th £3315, 6th £1650, 7th £840, 8th £405, 9th £210, 10th £105. (Penalty Value £84195)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 CLASSIC GETAWAY (IRE) (26) 14-12P3 BF

Br Br g Getaway (GER) - Classic Magic (IRE)

O Cheveley Park Stud

8 12-0

Mr P. W. Mullins J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Daniel Fogarty Cheveley Park Stud Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWKickedoffthistermwithsuccessatThurlesinNovemberbutfailedtogethomewhenanodds-onthirdof5inconditionsevent atDownRoyal(26.2f,soft)26daysago.Canmakehispresencefeltbackintripforyardwithgoodrecordinthis. TFRHHHII BHA155

2 JAMES DU BERLAIS (FR) (29) 43-4430 D

8 11-10

Br Ch g Muhtathir - King’s Daughter (FR) P. Townend J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Jean-Marc Lucas The Sporting Life S

TIMEFORMVIEW Consistentsortbuthe’sbeenwinlessinthisspheresincehisdebutinJanuary,2023.Creditableseventhof21toShakem Up’arry in handicap chase at Cheltenham (20.6f, soft) 29 days ago. Can give another good account TFRHHHII BHA151

3 SHAKEM UP’ARRY (IRE) (29) 34-P611 D

Br B g Flemensfirth

10 11-8

Jumpedverywellasusualwhenbagging2m4fhandicapchasesatCheltenhamthisyear,onthelatter occasion in the Plate when always holding on. Up another 6lb but big shout in his hat-trick bid. TFRHHHHH BHA149

4 EMPIRE STEEL (IRE) (56) 010-321

Br Gr g

10 11-4

Glory - Kilbarry Classic (IRE)

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Con O’Keeffe

Sam Ewing J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott S

7 RICHMOND LAKE (IRE) (56) 1-1140F C 8 11-2

Br B g Westerner - Chic Milan (IRE)

O Hemmings Racing

B J.R. Weston

8 FLEGMATIK (FR) (27) U23142

Br Ch g Fuisse (FR) - Crack d’Emble (FR)

O Exors of the late Mr N. W. Lake

Theo Gillard J

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

Inns Limited

9 11-2

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Jean-Bernard Chapalain Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORM VIEW Ended a near 2-year losing run when scoring at Kempton in January. Took his form up a notch when an excellent runner-up there (2m4f) last time so can go well again. TFRHHHII BHA143

9 KANDOO KID (FR) (41) 2212P2 BF

Br Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - Scarlett du Mesnil (IRE)

O Mr Michael Geoghegan

8 11-1

Harry Cobden J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Henri Devin Morson Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways at Newbury in December and posted a good second of 9 in handicap chase there (19.8f, soft) 41 days ago. Needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA142

10 AIME DESJY (FR) (34) 103521

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Kassadame (FR)

9 11-0

Daniel Mullins J

O Roaringwater Syndicate W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr Joel Bodin

VIEW Has taken well to chasing and readily landed the odds in novice chase at Gowran (20f, heavy) 34 days ago. Not without interest now going into handicaps. TFRHHHII BHA141

11 LIFE IN THE PARK (IRE) (29) 330504

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Jeanquiri (FR)

O Mr Barry Maloney

B Minch Bloodstock & AV Bloodstock TIMEFORM VIEW Tongue strap on for 1st

7 10-13

Rachael Blackmore J

Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

12 QUEL DESTIN (FR) (48) 23-0114 9 10-11

Br Ch g Muhtathir - High Destiny (FR) Bryony Frost J

O Martin Broughton & Friends Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B S.C.E.A. Haras Des Sablonnets et al Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW Madeit2-2inachangeofheadgear(blinkersreplacedcheekpieces)in4-runnerChepstowhandicap chase in December Only fourth of five back there since but he’s the sort to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA138

13 CELEBRE D’ALLEN (FR) (29) 00-145U C

12 10-10

Br Ch g Network (GER) - Revoltee (FR) Micheal Nolan J

O Mr Allan Stennett Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Bruno Vagne Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner in October 50/1, still going well when hampered and unseated rider 17th in Kim Muir at Cheltenham (26f, soft) 29 days ago. Holds solid claims.

B William Mangan Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW He posted a career best when winning 8-runner handicap chase at Ascot (21f, good to soft) 140 days ago by 9 lengths from Flegmatik. In the mix if on his A-game again. TFRHHHII

L. Lightfoot Science Supplements, Oakman Group PLC S

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives on a hat-trick after 23f handicap chase wins at Leicester and Ludlow this year Hiked up 9lb but still can’t be dismissed in his current mood. TFRHHHII

Br

B Ben McCabe

Stilltowinoverfencesbuthecomeshereonthebackofagoodsecondof10inhandicap chase at Naas (20f, heavy) 47 days ago. One for the shortlist. TFRHHHII BHA136

17 LOUNGE LIZARD (GB) (40) 1-33521

7 10-9

Br B g Kayf Tara - Lifestyle Jonathan Burke J

O Arnold, Lukas, Leitao and Wrigley Henry Daly, Ludlow T

B David G. Ford Humphrey Butler Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW He got off the mark for the season in 8-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon (19.9f, heavy) 40 days ago, just holding on. Others remain more persuasive though. TFRHHIII BHA136

18 THE EDGAR WALLACE (IRE) (48) 40-1122 D BF 9 10-9

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Annalecky (IRE)

David Bass J

O Mr P. J. Andrews Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T

B Spencer Hawkins Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Is enjoyinga good season and scoredaround 2m4f atWetherby and Leiceser before Christmas.Recorded a good second of 4 in handicap chase at Newcastle (20.1f, soft) 48 days ago so he can’t be dismissed. TFRHHHII BHA136

19

GOOD BOY BOBBY (IRE) (24) 511035

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Princess Gaia (IRE)

O Dash Grange Stud

B Mrs M. Brophy

11 10-8

Sam Twiston-Davies J

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual scorer (at up to 3m) earlier this term but unsuited by drop in trip when fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Exeter (19.2f, heavy) 24 days ago, Not ruled out back over further TFRHHHII BHA135

20 BILL BAXTER (IRE) (41) 1-30406 CD BF

Br Gr g Milan - Blossom Rose (IRE)

O Glassex Holdings Ltd

8 10-7

James Bowen J

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T

B Mary Fanning McCormack 1Account Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Tookthis12monthsagobutheturnedinalabouredeffortwhenonlysixthof9inhandicapchase(9/2) at Newbury (19.8f, soft) 41 days ago. Cheekpieces go on now so he still merits consideration. TFRHHHII BHA134

21 FRANCKY DU BERLAIS (FR) (63) 230425 D 11 10-7

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Legende du Luy (FR)

Robert Dunne J

O Mr Roddy Owen Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest T

B Mr Jean-Marc Lucas & Mr Franck Champion Foodnet Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Won the 2022 Summer Plate at Market Rasen and some good efforts since, including when runner-up in a cross-country event atCheltenhaminDecember PossiblyneededtherunwhenwellheldatKemptonlasttimebutothersstillappealmore. TFRHHHII BHA134

22 GRANDADS COTTAGE (IRE) (48) 21-0314

9 10-7

Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Sarah’s Cottage (IRE) Sean Bowen J

O Mr J. Hales Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Mrs A. Connolly Motaclan S

TIMEFORMVIEW Irish point/hurdles winner who added to his tally in a first-time tongue strap at Leicester in January Backed it up with a good fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Kempton (20.5f, soft) 48 days ago. No forlorn hope. TFRHHHII BHA134

23 FRERO BANBOU (FR) (29) 232P66

9 10-4

Br B g Apsis - Lady Banbou (FR) Charlie Deutsch J

O Mr P. Davies Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Madame Evelyne Banchereau Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Winless for over 2 years but consistent sort who recorded a good sixth of 21 to Shakem Up’arry in the Plate at Cheltenham (20.6f, soft) 29 days ago. Not taken lightly off a falling mark. TFRHHHII BHA131

24 CIEL DE NEIGE (FR) (29) U-60000

9 10-3

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - In Caso di Neve (FR) Richie McLernon J

O Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham T

B Gregor Vischer

TIMEFORMVIEW Smart chaser at his peak for Willie Mullins but he’s yet to fire in 3 outings for his present stable and he’s hard to make a case for TFRHHIII BHA130

25 KILLER KANE (IRE) (29) 3-53300

Br B g Oscar (IRE) - Native Idea (IRE)

9 10-2

Brendan Powell J

O Mr J. P. Romans Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B S. McElroy Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Winless since early 2023 and cheekpieces tried for the first time when fifteenth of 21 to Shakem Up’arry in the Plate at Cheltenham (20.6f, soft) 29 days ago. Others are preferred. TFRHHIII BHA128

DECLARED RUNNERS 25 2023: BILL BAXTER (IRE) 7 10 4 Sam Twiston-Davies 20-1 (Warren Greatrex) 29 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 20. Blinkers worn by No. 12, 17.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 11, 15, 18, 21, 22, 25. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 13, 19, 24. Stewards Note: FANTASTIC LADY: Following its run on 29/12/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 17-2 Shakem Up’arry (IRE), 10-1 Bill Baxter (IRE), 14-1 Life In The Park (IRE), Your Darling (IRE), 16-1 Kandoo Kid (FR), Arizona Cardinal (GB), 18-1 Aime Desjy (FR), 20-1 James du Berlais (FR), Lounge Lizard (GB), 22-1 Empire Steel (IRE), 25-1 Fantastic Lady (FR), Frero Banbou (FR), 28-1 Richmond Lake (IRE), Flegmatik (FR), The Edgar Wallace (IRE), 33-1 Classic Getaway (IRE), Quel Destin (FR), Celebre d’Allen (FR), Shantreusse (IRE), 40-1 Good Boy Bobby (IRE), Francky du Berlais (FR), Grandads Cottage (IRE), Killer Kane (IRE), 80-1 Embittered (IRE), 100-1 Ciel De Neige (FR)

Plenty are in with a shout SHAKEM UP’ARRY impressed when landing the Plate at last month’s Festival and with his jumping an asset he can complete a hat-trick in this prestigious event Irish-challenger Life In The Park could emerge as the main danger after coming home a very good fourth behind Ben Pauling’s upwardly-mobile chaser at Cheltenham, although a solid case can also be made for last year’s winner Bill Baxter and the Willie Mullins-trained duo Classic Getaway and James du Berlais. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SHAKEM UP’ARRY (IRE) 2.LIFE IN THE PARK (IRE) 3.BILL BAXTER (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE

4.18

Two miles about half a furlong (2m

THE SPECIAL RACING TV OFFER JUST £12 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000

Owners Prize Money 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (19-24): G L Moore (8 wins from 48 runners, 17%) runs AVILES

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Menzies (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs LIBBY

Longest Traveller: LIBBY trained by R Menzies, Sedgefield, 221 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner

colours no horse

B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

1 EL MUCHACHO (IRE) (11) 5-4P331 D

Br Gr g Walk In The Park (IRE) - La Segnora (FR)

O Four Candles Partnership

B Mrs Dale Adams

TIMEFORM

age st-lb

7 12-0

Bradley Harris (3) J

Harriet Dickin, Midford T

VIEW Point winner who scored twice over hurdles for Milton Harris last season and made a successful start for new trainer Harriet Dickin over fences at Plumpton on Easter Monday. An 8lb rise may not stop him. TFRHHHHH BHA120

2 COASTGUARD STATION (IRE) (19) 3-530P2 D

Br Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Shuruwaat (IRE)

O CatchTwentyTwo,Andyfreight HoldingsLtd

8 11-10

David Noonan J

Henry Oliver, Kinnersley T

B Michael O’Sullivan Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent chaser who bounced back from a rare below-par run at Doncaster when second at Ascot last month. TFRHHHHI BHA116

3 AVILES (FR) (30) 22-2P35

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Ava (GER)

O Mr Paul Hunt

B S.A.R.L. de Chambure Haras D’Etreham

5 10-10

Caoilin Quinn (3) J

Gary Moore, Horsham T

Heart Of The South Bloodstock S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair ex-French hurdler who found just one too good all 4 starts in juvenile/maiden hurdles last term. Runner-up again on Fontwell chase debut in November but has failed to build on that in 3 subsequent outings. First-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) need to have a positive effect. TFRHHIII BHA102

4 LIBBY (IRE) (38) 24-6034

Br B m Highland Reel (IRE) - Star of Spring (IRE)

O Mr Beau Stevens

5 10-6

Gavin Sheehan J

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Star Of Spring Syndicate Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form over hurdles for Joseph O’Brien but well held on the Flat and over hurdles/ fences for this yard. Mark in freefall but can only watch until showing more. TFRHHIII BHA98

5 TEMPLIER (IRE) (31) 4-12252 CD

Br B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Tigertail (FR)

O Yen Hall Farm Racing

11 10-4

Nick Scholfield J

Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T

B Monsieur J. C. Coude Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hit the ground running back from 9 months off when landing C&D handicap in November. Runner-up on 3 of 4 starts since and another bold bid looks assured. TFRHHHHI BHA96

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5. Stewards Note: LIBBY: Following its run on 5/3/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4

El Muchacho (IRE), 3-1 Coastguard Station (IRE), 4-1 Templier (IRE), 15-2 Aviles (FR), 11-1 Libby (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

EL MUCHACHO won easily at Plumpton and an 8lb rise doesn’t look enough to prevent him making it 2-2 for new trainer Harriet Dickin. Templier returns to the scene of his win in November and is feared most ahead of Coastguard Station.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EL MUCHACHO (IRE) 2.TEMPLIER (IRE) 3.COASTGUARD STATION (IRE)

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THE CAVANI SARTORIAL MENSWEAR SEFTON NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000

Owners Prize Money 1st £43040, 2nd £17740, 3rd £8870, 4th £4440, 5th £2220, 6th £1110, 7th £550, 8th £280.

(Penalty Value £56270)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BALLYBENTRAGH (IRE) (21) 2-22122 BF

Br B g Fame And Glory - Shuil Dorcha (IRE)

O Mr David Maxwell

B Mrs Marilyn Syme

7 11-8

Mr David Maxwell J

Gary Moore, Horsham T

The Fitzdares Club S

TIMEFORMVIEW Irish point winner who made a successful start over hurdles at Sandown in January Good second at Newbury both subsequent starts but faces a stiff task in this. TFRHHIII BHA128

2 CROKE PARK (IRE) (91) 21/-2110

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Toledana (FR)

O Gigginstown House Stud

6 11-8

Jack Kennedy J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B A. V. Bloodstock Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinningpointwho,havingshapedwellinabumper,createdagoodimpressioninlandinghisfirsttwostartsoverhurdles. DisappointeduppedingradeatNaaslasttimebutgivenabreaksinceandlongertripshouldposenoissue. TFRHHHII BHA143

3 DANCING CITY (FR) (28) 12-5113

Br Ch g Feel Like Dancing - Solitaire City (FR)

7 11-8

Daniel Mullins J

O Mrs J. Donnelly W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B J. Moutel, L. Moutel & V. Moutel

TIMEFORMVIEWHighlyprogressivehurdlerwhoproducedanotherlikeabledisplaywhenthirdtoStellarStory(oneplace behind The Jukebox Man) at Cheltenham last time. Should give another good account TFRHHHHI BHA150

4 KYNTARA (GB) (29) 0-11222 CD 8 11-8

Br B g Kayf Tara - Speed Bonnie Boat

O Lady Dulverton

Charlie Deutsch J

Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Isgoingtherightwayforhisnewyard,winningstayinghandicapsingoodstyleatLingfieldandAintreebeforeChristmas.Excellentsecondthelast twice,notablyinthe22-runnerPertempsFinalatCheltenhamonlatest Shouldgivehisrunningbutoneortwomighthavemoreability TFRHHHII BHA134

5 READIN TOMMY WRONG (IRE) (28) 2/-1111P BF 6 11-8

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Roque de Cyborg (IRE) P. Townend J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr Walter Connors The SPORTING LIFE S TIMEFORMVIEWAuthorizedgeldingwhoaddedweighttothetheorythathe’sasmartprospectwhenarallyingwinnerof7-runnerLawlor’sofNaasNovices’Hurdle atNaasinJanuary NothimselfinwhenlosinghisunbeatenrecordintheAlbertBartlettatCheltenhambutnosurpriseifhebouncesback. TFRHHHHH BHA149

6 SHANAGH BOB (IRE) (118) 1-11 6 11-8

Br B g Mahler - Exit Bob (IRE) Nico de Boinville J

O Mrs J Donnelly Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Aaron Doocey

Unibet S

TIMEFORMVIEW Winningpointerwhohasextendedhisunbeatenrunsinceswitchedtohurdling,latterlywhenforgingawayinaGrade2at CheltenhambeforeChristmas.Hasloadsofpotentialandthetestingconditionsshouldbringhisstaminaintoplay TFRHHHHI BHA134

7 THE JUKEBOX MAN (IRE) (28) 21-1132

Br B g Ask - My Twist (IRE)

O Mr Harry Redknapp

6 11-8

Kielan Woods J

Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Mr P. Cunningham Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEW

PointwinnerwhohasmadeanexcellentstartunderRules,winningabumperand2hurdles(allatFfosLasontestingground).PlacedinGrade 1companyonbothstartssince,latestwhenrunner-upinAlbertBartlettatCheltenham,andanotherboldshowingisonthecards. TFRHHHHI BHA148

8 CHERIE D’AM (FR) (57) 11-1212 C BF

Br B m Great Pretender (IRE) - Flemens Pride

6 11-1

Harry Skelton J

O Darren & Annaley Yates Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Alexia Reveley & James Reveley Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEW Pointwinnerwhohaslookedprogressiveoverhurdles,takinganotherstepforwardwhenrunner-uptoSpringtimePromisein theJaneSeymourMares’Novices’HurdleatSandown57daysago.Thismightproveasteptoofar,however TFRHHHII BHA

131 (-3)

9

PINOT ROUGE (IRE) (41) 1-31

Br Ch m Vendangeur (IRE) - Moanbaun Lady (IRE)

6 11-1

Edward Austin J

O Mr S. Oliver Susan Corbett, Otterburn T

B Seamus O’Roarke Finnies Heavy Haulage S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on sole outing in Irish points and built on a promising hurdling debut when landing a listed event at Doncaster last time, looking well suited by the longer trip. Likely out of her depth in this company, though. TFRHHIII BHA117

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: APPLE AWAY (IRE) 6 11 1 Stephen Mulqueen 16-1 (Lucinda Russell) 15 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9.

Stewards Note:

READIN TOMMY WRONG: Following its run on 15/3/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 The Jukebox Man (IRE), 4-1 Readin Tommy Wrong (IRE), 9-2 Dancing City (FR), 11-2 Shanagh Bob (IRE), 12-1 Kyntara (GB), 16-1 Croke Park (IRE), 18-1 Cherie d’Am (FR), 40-1 Ballybentragh (IRE), 66-1 Pinot Rouge (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

READIN TOMMY WRONG arrived as a warm order to land the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham and, while he produced a tame display, he’s worth a chance to set the record straight at the possible expense of The Jukebox Man, who was runner-up in that race. Shanagh Bob has plenty of potential and, having missed the Festival, he arrives fresh with solid claims.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.READIN TOMMY WRONG (IRE) 2.THE JUKEBOX MAN (IRE) 3.SHANAGH BOB (IRE)

RACE RESULT

1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH RACE TIME DISTANCE

SIXTH RACE

4.53

About two miles (2m 3yds)

THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

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

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (19-24): P Nicholls (8 wins from 21 runners, 38%) runs BOND BROKER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (3 wins from 22 runners, 14%) runs BOND BROKER

Longest Traveller: BOND BROKER trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 242 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

VIEW Good-ground point winner Hasn’t set the world alight in 2 soft-ground bumpers but no surprise were he to prove a different proposition now faced with a sounder surface and fitted with a hood.

Br

g Highland Reel (IRE) - Moraine Charlie Todd J

O Not One But Two

B Tinnakill Bloodstock Ltd

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

Paul McGowan Grab Hire Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to numerous winners but no short-term promise when down the field in a Ludlow bumper on his debut in December TFRHIIII BHA-

Br Bl g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Sense of A Woman (USA) Caoilin Quinn (3) J

O Miss C. McKernan Denis Quinn, Exning T

B Kellsgrange Stud & T. & J. Hurley

TIMEFORM VIEW Dragon Pulse gelding. Half-brother to 1m/8.6f winner Colonel Slade. Dam, U.S. 8.5f winner (including at 2 yrs). Fitted with a tongue tie for debut. A watching brief is advised. TFRHHIII BHA4 MIDNIGHT STING (GB) (151) 3

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Midnight Fun Charlie Hammond J

O Mr Michael Appleby Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Judith Jones & Michael Appleby Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred for stamina and he shaped that way when a remote third on his C&D debut in November Will need to leave that form behind 5 months on. TFRHHIII BHA-

5 BARRA BLUE (GB) (26) 3

5 10-10

Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Arrucian Liam Harrison J

O Mr J. C. S. Wilson Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Grove Farm Stud Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Blue Bresil mare who showed plenty to work on when third of 13 on her Huntingdon debut (heavy) last month. Looks sure to go well for a stable which enjoys plenty of bumper success. TFRHHHHI BHA-

6 SIXTY PLUS (IRE) (56) 6

4 10-9

Br Bl g Diamond Boy (FR) - Dam Royale (FR) Ben Poste J

O Terrahawks Clare Hobson, Royston T

B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd

Clare Hobson Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW 66/1, sixth of 7 in C&D bumper (soft) on debut 56 days ago. Outsider TFRHIIII BHA-

7 TREASURE COVE (GB) (-)

4 10-9

Br B g New Approach (IRE) - Serene Beauty (USA) Connor Brace J

O Hicky Parmar Racing I

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Godolphin Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW £20,000 New Approach gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners on Flat, including useful 7f/1m winner Tranquil Night. Dam 8.6f-10.3f winner Makes some paper appeal. The betting should reveal more. TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Hood worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 3, 7.

Stewards Note: BOND BROKER: Following its run on 28/1/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Barra Blue (GB), 7-4 Bond Broker (IRE), 9-1 Treasure Cove (GB), 11-1 Midnight Sting (GB), 33-1 Galway Reel (IRE), Icefire (IRE), 66-1 Sixty Plus (IRE)

BOND BROKER won his point on good ground and it wouldn’t be any surprise to see him leave the form of his soft-ground bumper runs behind now encountering a faster surface. Fergal O’Brien’s Barra Blue is the obvious danger unless the betting vibes are strong surrounding newcomer Treasure Cove, who is a half-brother to 3 Flat winners.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BOND BROKER (IRE) 2.BARRA BLUE 3.TREASURE COVE

Don’t forget to bet on the 5:15 at AINTREE

BEST TURNED OUT

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THE ALDER HEY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ AND AMATEUR RIDERS’ RACE) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000

Owners Prize Money 1st £19640, 2nd £9820, 3rd £4910, 4th £2455, 5th £1225, 6th £615, 7th £305, 8th £155.

(Penalty Value £25720) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BALLEE (IRE) (11) 52-311U D BF

5 12-0

Br B or Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Spartan Angel (IRE) Mr Callum Pritchard (7) J

O The Ballee Syndicate Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Greg Rossiter & Denis Hickey Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked progressive when winning a brace of 2m Taunton novice events during the winter Unseated Micheal Nolan at the second flight back from a break at Chepstowrecently,though,andhisheadstrongwaysmaypresentachallengewithacomparativelyinexperiencedrideraboardforthishandicapbow TFRHHHII BHA135

2 JUNGLE JACK (GB) (20) 210-P26 D

8 11-13

Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Skew Peter Kavanagh (3) J

O Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Redgate Bloodstock & Trickledown Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Developed into a useful handicap hurdler last season and left his disappointing reappearance effort well behind following a wind op when goingcloseatKelso(2m,soft)inFebruary However hecheckedoutrathertamelyatBangornexttimeandnowhasapointtoprove. TFRHHIII BHA134

3 GO DANTE (GB) (34) 10-6131 D

Br B g Kayf Tara - Whoops A Daisy

8 11-13

Dylan Johnston (5) J

O Mrs Barbara Hester Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B N. J. Henderson and Mrs S. A. Aston Motaclan S TIMEFORMVIEWOnlyeighthinthisrace12monthsagoand7lbhigherthistimeroundbutit’sjustifiedgiventheimprovementhehasshownthisseason.Indeed, last-gaspvictoryintheImperialCupatSandown(2m,soft)lastmonthrepresentedacareer-bestandhehastoentercalculations. TFRHHHII BHA134

4 TED HASTINGS (IRE) (108) 116-302 D

Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Portacarron Lady (IRE)

8 11-11

Danny Gilligan (3) J

O Mr Aidan J. Ryan Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Noel Fraher Gordon Elliott S

Irishraiderwhohaswon4ofhis9inthissphereandwasasolidsecondina7-runnerhandicapover21/2mherewhenlastseenon BoxingDay Couldn’tbesurethatthisdropbackintripwillbeinhisfavour,though,andotherslookstrongerinanycase. TFRHHIII BHA132

5 BRUCIO (GB) (41) 53F11B D

Br B m Authorized (IRE) - Lupa Montana (USA)

6 11-11

Ben Bromley (5) J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T

B Ashbrittle Stud The SPORTING LIFE S

TIMEFORMVIEWClearlygoingtherightwayoverhurdles,winninga2mCatterickmaideninJanuaryandbig-field21/4mLeopardstownlistedhandicapthefollowingmonth. Didn’tgetthechancetoshowwhatshecandoinaGrade2Kelsonovicelasttime(broughtdownatthefirst)andsheremainswithpotential. TFRHHHII BHA

6 AFADIL (FR) (28) 0P3315 D

Br B g Camelot - Afsheen (FR)

O Mr P. J. Vogt

132

5 11-9

Freddie Gingell (5) J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B S.A. Aga Khan Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWComfortablewinnerattheAyrScottishNationalmeetinglastspringandbackontrackequippedwithcheekpiecesinrecentmonths,quickeningwelltotake 13-runnerMusselburghhandicap(15.5f,goodtosoft)inFebruary BynomeansdisgracedoffthismarkatCheltenhamsinceandhe’saplayer

7 DENSWORTH (IRE) (41) 5211P-1 D

Br B g Kayf Tara - Mariah’s Way

O OAP Syndicate

TFRHHHII BHA130

7 11-9

Beau Morgan (5) J

Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Mr D. J. Aiken Horse & Groom East Ashling S

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedwhenbagging2mnovicesatNewcastleandSouthwelllasttermpriortomisfiringinthisrace12monthsago.Firmlybackontrackwithawide-margin successonbelatedreappearanceatDoncaster(16.6f,heavy)andthoughnow10lbhigherinastrongerrace,hecommandsrespect TFRHHHII BHA130

8 LUTTRELL LAD (IRE) (76) 441523 D BF

Br B g Beat Hollow - Fairly Definite (IRE)

O Owners for Owners Luttrell Lad

8 11-8

Cameron Iles (7) J

Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Louis G. Vambeck PLUMBING WORLD S

TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwinningwaysatCartmellastsummerandhasacquittedhimselfwellall3startssincereturningfromabreakinNovember Onthe downside,hiscurrentmarkleavesverylittlemarginforerrorandit’snothardtothinkthatoneortwoofthesearebettertreated. TFRHHIII BHA129

9

MAIDENSTREETPRINCE (IRE) (12) U313-0F D

Br B g Kingston Hill - Nagambie (IRE)

O S Club Six Syndicate

B Mr Finbarr Kelly

7 11-7

P. Byrnes (3) J

Charles Byrnes, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Limerick maiden winner last season and while his reappearance effort at Galway was uninspiring, he was making a real race of it with the long odds-onwinnerwhendeparting2outatCork(2m,heavy)recently Moreneededbutthat’snotoutofthequestiongivenhislowmileage. TFRHHHHI BHA128

10 REWIRED (GB) (41) 214-11P D

Br Ch g Power - Kekova

6 11-6

Luke Scott (5) J

O Opulence Thoroughbreds NH Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T

B Mr T. G. Roddick Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 2m handicaps at Doncaster and Taunton on first 2 starts of this season but the wheels came off on soft ground at Kelso last time. Opposable off the same mark here with similar conditions forecast TFRHHIII BHA127

11 PIKAR (FR) (359) 5/16315- D

7 11-6

Br B g Masterstroke (USA) - Prairie Scilla (GER) Fergus Gillard J

O Estate Research PC Limited

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Appapays Racing Club Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEWWinnerofdecentnoviceeventsatChepstowandWarwicklastseason.Wasn’tdisgracedonthebackofawindopwhenfifthof9atCheltenhamonfinal outingofthatcampaign(sinceundergoneanotherwindop)butthisisabigaskfollowingalmost12monthsoff.YardalsorepresentedbySkycutter TFRHHIII BHA127

12 YOUR HONOR (IRE) (48) 05610P D

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Piece Unique

O Michael O’Flynn/John F O’Flynn

B Albert Conneally & Lawman Syndicate

5 11-5

Gavin Brouder (3) J

James A. Nash, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWDidthejobwellwhenlandingaheavy-groundlistedhandicapatLimerickinDecember However,botheffortssincehavebeenpoor andtheadditionofcheekpieces(wellheldsolestartontheFlatinthisheadgear)maynotbeenoughtohelpturnthetide. TFRHIIII BHA126

13 KARUMA GREY (GER) (108) 51P-403 D 6 11-4

Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Karuma (GER)

M. J. M. O’Sullivan J

O Mr A. Evans Christian Williams, Bridgend

B Gestut Kussaburg NAF, 3AS Leisure

TIMEFORMVIEWGalwaymaidenhurdlewinnerlastspringhasmadetheframeon2ofhis3startsswitchedtofencesforEllmarieHoldenthisseason.Onatoughlookingmarkbackinthisspherefornewconnections(changedhandsfor£40,000),though,andit’sprobablybesttolookelsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA125

14 ZEEBAND (IRE) (19) 032611 D 7 11-1

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Zeeba (IRE)

O Paul Carty & Natalie Gilligan Partnership

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Jack G. Gilligan (7) J

Paul John Gilligan, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWPrettyusefulstayerontheFlatandthingshaveclickedforhimoverhurdlesoflate,winnerofaLeopardstownmaidenandLimerickhandicap onhislast2starts.Hasshotuptheweightsasaconsequencebutitwouldbeunwisetoruleoutfurtherprogressfromthis7-y-o. TFRHHHHH BHA122

15 PARTY VIBES (IRE) (20) 2-22116

Br B m Mahler - Flame of Dixie (IRE)

O Richard Johnson Racing Party Vibes

B M. O’Keeffe

6 11-0

Alice Stevens (5) J

Henry Daly, Ludlow T

Humphrey Butler Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinanIrishpointandconfirmedpreviouspromiseunderRuleswhenopeningheraccountinWincantonnoviceonBoxingDay Followedupat MarketRasennexttimeandstaminaperhapstoblameforherrecentNewburydefeatuppedto20.5f.Notdiscountedbackdownintriphere. TFRHHHII BHA121

16 SKYCUTTER (FR) (41) 20/-2413 D BF

Br B g Scissor Kick (AUS) - Skysweeper (FR)

O The French Connection

6 11-0

Tristan Durrell (3) J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Haras Du Cadran et al Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEWHavingonlyhisthirdstartfortheDanSkeltonstablewhencomfortablyseeingoff10rivalsover17fatCarlisle(soft)inFebruary Backed thatupwithagoodthirdatKelsoandthere’smoreracestobewonwithhim,providinghecancutoutthemistakes.

17 EAGLES REIGN (IRE) (31) 02312 D

TFRHHHII BHA121

4 10-13

Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Nacre (JPN) Shane O’Callaghan (5) J

O Mr T J Ward Ross O’Sullivan, Ireland T

B Mohammed Hamad Khalifa Al-Attiyah

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat but has proved himself a much better hurdler, showing a good attitude to get off the mark on handicap debut at PunchestowninJanuary FinesecondintheFredWinterattheCheltenhamFestival(16.4f,heavy)lasttimeandhe’saseriouscontender TFRHHHII BHA128

18 LIVELY CITIZEN (IRE) (12) 64F201 D 9 10-12(in 7lb ex)

Br B g Frammassone (IRE) - Acinorev (IRE)

O Mark E Smith and Keith M Hawes

B E. M. O’Sullivan

Harry Atkins (7) J

D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T

TIMEFORMVIEWIngoodheartsincereturningtothisspherefollowingastintoverthelargerobstacles,backonthescoreboardwithadetermineddisplay atFfosLas(15.8f,heavy)12daysago.Looksvulnerableunderapenaltybackinmuchdeeperwatershere,though. TFRHHIII BHA112 (+5)

19

EL JEFE (IRE) (13)

430120

Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Ros Mountain (IRE)

O

Mr A. B. Hamilton

B Kilfeacle Stud & C. Quirke

7 10-2

Ben Smith (7) J

Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T

TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced his terrific strike rate at Sedgefield last month and backed that up when finding just one too strong at Bangor next time. Can be excused for his latest display at Newbury where a chance-ending mistake 4 out TFRHIIII BHA109

DECLARED RUNNERS 19 2023: PUNCTUATION 6 11 2

Liam Harrison 40-1 (Fergal O’Brien) 20 ran Hood worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, 14. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 19. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 6, 8, 12. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 11. Stewards Note: PARTY VIBES: Following its run on 23/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller.

Probable S.P’s: 15-2 Go Dante (GB), 8-1 Maidenstreetprince (IRE), 10-1 Brucio (GB), 11-1 Densworth (IRE), 12-1 Skycutter (FR), Eagles Reign (IRE), 14-1 Ballee (IRE), Afadil (FR), 18-1 Pikar (FR), Zeeband (IRE), 22-1 Ted Hastings (IRE), Party Vibes (IRE), 25-1 Luttrell Lad (IRE), 28-1 Karuma Grey (GER), 40-1 Jungle Jack (GB), Rewired (GB), Lively Citizen (IRE), 50-1 Your Honor (IRE), 80-1 El Jefe (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

It wouldn’t be any great surprise were the Irish raiders to dominate with ZEEBAND spearheading the half-a-dozen challengers from across the pond. He has got his act together over hurdles in recent weeks and there could be even more to come from him given his exploits on the Flat a few years ago. Maidenstreetprince was going toe-to-toe with Sir Gerhard when falling 2 out at Cork last time and he is greatly respected, while Eagles Reign and the unexposed Brucio are others to consider

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.58 - THE RACING TV JUST £12 PER MONTH MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse

The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Free Entry by noon, April 10th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for 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. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at https:// www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/owners-trainers/ 17 entries at £0. - Closed April 10th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

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Second Race 2.33 - THE HUGE SAVINGS AT racingtv.com/gnoffer HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7129 to the winning horse The second to receive £3280, the third £1640, the fourth £820 and the fifth £409 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, April 10th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 11th. Penalties, after April 6th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for 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. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at https://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/ owners-trainers/ 12 entries at £0. - Closed April 10th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £5453; Second £2726; Third £1364; Fourth £682; Fifth £340. (Penalty Value £7129.35) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Third Race 3.08 - THE RACING TV NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3828 to the winning horse The second to receive £1761, the third £880, the fourth £440 and the fifth £219. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Free Entry by noon, April 10th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 11th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after April 6th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for 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. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at https://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/owners-trainers/ 13 entries at £0. - Closed April 10th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2928; Second £1464; Third £732; Fourth £366; Fifth £183. (Penalty Value £3828.72)

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Fourth Race 3.43 - THE horsepwr.co.uk FOR WELFARE FACTS & INFORMATION HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4145 to the winning horse The second to receive £1907, the third £953, the fourth £477 and the fifth £237. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Free Entry by noon, April 10th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 11th. Penalties, after April 6th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for 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. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at https://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/owners-trainers/ 15 entries at £0. - Closed April 10th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3171; Second £1585; Third £793; Fourth £396; Fifth £198. (Penalty Value £4145.58)

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Fifth Race 4.18 - THE SPECIAL RACING TV OFFER JUST £12 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, April 10th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 11th. Penalties, after April 6th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for 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. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at https://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/ owners-trainers/ 8 entries at £0. - Closed April 10th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)

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Sixth Race 4.53 - THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2723 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £627 and the fourth £314. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Free Entry by noon, April 10th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for 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. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at https:// www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/owners-trainers/ 13 entries at £0. - Closed April 10th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2087; Second £1044; Third £522; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2723) SEE

FAKENHAM FIXTURES

2024

Point-to-Point - Sunday 21st April - First Race 2.00pm

Includes the East Anglia Finals pony racing at 12.45pm

Gamble Plant Norfolk National Raceday -Tuesday 7th May - First Race 2.10pm

Norfolk Grand National day and the Greene King Beer Festival

Jarrold Ladies Day - Sunday 2nd June - First Race 2.00pm

Includes the KL Magazine best dressed competition and evening DJ / party

Autumn Raceday - Friday 18th October - First Race 2.00pm

Greene King Raceday - Wednesday 30th October - First Race 1.10pm

Weatherbys Raceday - Tuesday 19th November - First Race 1.00pm

Sky Bet Raceday - Sunday 22nd December - First Race 12.40pm www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk