Fakenham Racecard - Sunday 2nd June

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WELCOME

Ladies Day celebrates the end of our 2023/24 racing season and is our most glamorous event of the year Since 2017, this prestigious date in the calendar has been sponsored by Jarrolds and sadly this will be their last year, so we wanted to say a massive thank you for all the support they have given the Racecourse.

Ladies Day would not be the same without a best dressed competition, and we are pleased that KL Magazine has taken on the organisation and judging of this event. Watch out for the KL teams who will be walking around spotting the potential Best Dressed Lady, Best Dressed Couple and Best Hat; to be judged between races on the KL Lawn. There are some wonderful prizes on offer including nights away, dinner and exclusive vouchers. We received some great news in May from Buckingham Palace. They advised us that after a full review of Royal Patronages, His Majesty The King was delighted to retain the Patronage of Fakenham Racecourse. We have had Royal Patronage continuously, starting with his Great Grandfather King Edward VII, and are thrilled this will continue.

Some more exciting news we only heard yesterday, was that we will have New Year’s Day racing back at Fakenham 2025. It is quite a complicated process to secure some race dates and being a small independent racecourse, we can’t always compete financially if we have to go head-to-head with a larger course. We are therefore delighted we have yet again secured such an important date in Fakenham’s 2025 fixture list.

We have a couple of non-racing events planned over the coming months which are available to book online. A 90’s Disco Night is being held in the Adrian Flux Bar on Saturday 27 July with tickets at £18.50 per person, and we have Christmas Party Nights available on Saturday 30 November and Friday 6 December For more information and booking, visit our website – www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk.

Don’t forget, all our facilities are available to hire every day, other than our race days, and our caravan and camp site is open 365 days a year If you would like to find out more or discuss your specific requirements contact 01328 862388 or email info@fakenhamracecourse.co.uk.

Have a wonderful day and we hope to see you at our next race day on Friday 18 October, if not before.

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

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THIS AFTERNOON’S OFFICIALS

SUNDAY 2ND JUNE 2024

CHIEF STEWARD: TONY MCGLONE

STEWARD’S PANEL CHAIR: CHRISTOPHER BENNETT

STEWARD: TOMAS O’BRIEN

ASSISTANT STEWARD: SIMON KIRK

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JUDGE: KATIE DOWSON

STARTERS: WILLIAM JARDINE, KIERAN O’SHEA

MEDICAL OFFICERS: DR. MEGAN HARDMAN, DR. DUNCAN PEACOCK & DR. LEO McGARRITY

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

VETERINARY OFFICERS: STUART THORNE, COLIN ROBERTS

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS: JULIE LINGHAM, JOHN BRAMHILL, ELIZABETH BUDDEN

BETTING RING MANAGER: SARAH WOODBORNE

COMMENTATOR: TIM PETERS

RACEDAY CLERK OF THE COURSE: ROBERT BELLAMY

HEAD GROUNDSMAN: MATTHEW KING

SECURITY OFFICER & DEPUTY DSL OFFICER: HARRY STEED

CROWD PARAMEDIC: SARAH-JANE NILES

PHOTOGRAPHER: NICK BUTCHER

HOW TO READ THE RACECARD

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Mr J. M. Quinlan (7)

Mr A. G. Blackmore Alan Blackmore, Hertford

Mrs M. R. T. Rimell

Horserace Totalisator Board T/A Totesport

TIMEFORMVIEW Standing dish at this course, 11 of his 12 career wins achieved here.Tough and reliable and track record makes him impossible to discount, but long in tooth now and beaten in points this

1. Form

C = Has won at this course

D = Has won over this distance

CD = Has won over this distance at this course

BF = Was a beaten favourite

- = New racing season

/ = Missed racing season

P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race

F = Horse fell

U = Rider unseated

R = Horse refused to race

CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse

B = Horse was brought down

S = Horse slipped

r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race

d = Disqualified

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

Star Ratings Explained

2. BHA Rating

3. Timeform View & TFR Rating

4. Horses Trainer & Their Location

5. Jockey

6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey

7. Saddlecloth number

8. Horse’s name

9. Days since the horse last run

10. Horse’s age

11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)

12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)

13. Horse’s owner

14. Horse’s breeder

15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)

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.

Tuesday May 7th

Our Tuesday May 7th meeting saw six races take place, with horses and riders battling it out to bring us exciting performances and thrilling finishes across our hurdle and chase courses.

Our first race of the day was a two mile selling handicap hurdle which saw an ebullient Ciaran O’Shea pilot King Otis to victory for his first ever win as a professional jockey. The James Owentrained eight year old made his start as favourite and ran much of the race in midfield, slowly making headway until a mistake by then-leader Nevendon at the last gave King Otis the opportunity to get ahead at the final turn and push onwards to the line. He took the win by 21/4 lengths over Nevendon, who did well to recover from his mistake under Nick Scolfield. Tara Iti followed up in hot pursuit and L’Impertinent closed out the first pack of finishers 41/2 lengths off the leader, with the rest of the field running out of steam and finishing some 15 to 33 lengths back.

Our second race was a mares’ Maiden Hurdle across two miles and four furlongs. This was a tiring race with both Freestyle and Mountain Lake pulling up, and La Gomera’s fall at the 7th hurdle hampering the third to fifth place finishers. Nethertheless,

TRINCOMALEE

the six-year old Seeyouinmydreams took a keen hold and went clear early, showing a different class to the rest of the field. After being shaken up by Harry Cobden from two out she readily justified her position as favourite by cruising to a storming 25-length victory. This is the only 2024 start so far for the lightly raced Paul Nicholls-trained mare; after a couple of below-par finishes in 2023, recent wind surgery has clearly helped spark a return to her best.

Race three was the Greene King Handicap Chase for five year olds and upwards rated from 0-100. Sixteen fences tested the six-strong field over two miles and five furlongs. Noah’s Light and Kankin took a tow from weakening favourite School for Scandal before surpassing him and fighting nose to nose towards the line. Kankin won by a neck over his younger rival, with Neil King-trained Go Fox the third place finisher eight lengths back.

The Paul Nicholls and Harry Cobden duo took victory once again with J P McManus’ Soir De Gala in the fourth race. This five-year-old Joshua Tree gelding has had a positive start to his 2024 campaign of seven starts, with steadily improving form and added another nice notch in his belt here. He overcame an occasionally inelegant jumping style to see off a challenge from Gary & Josh Moore’s Jolyjump from three out which gave a Frenchbred one-two over Irish-born rivals Mountain Bay and Tip Top Tonto. Tip Top Tonto found himself hampered by the fallen Swearer three fences out and was unable to follow up on his April 12th victory.

Trincomalee showed guts and honesty to win the gruelling three mile, five furlongs Gamble Plant Norfolk National Handicap Chase under a jockey with a dropped whip. Dylan Whelan placed trust in his mount after dropping the whip at the turn before the last fence, riding gamely to keep on

top of the rest of the field with heel and hands encouragement alone. The pair recovered from a mistake at the last to pull away to a five-length lead at the pole and bring success home to trainer Lucy Wadham and connections. The favourite, Christian Williams-trained Planned Paradise, followed up next under Harry Cobden, while Oliver Signy’s Jigginstown King holding on to third under Sean Quinlan.

Our finale was a Maiden Hunters’ Chase for the Turner Trophy, contested by Trevada, Precious Bounty and Court Cian. Miss Ellie Callwood and Precious Bounty pressed on for the lead but were let down by some faltering jumping, allowing Mr Zac Baker to push his mount Trevada on to a 50-length winning margin. Court Cian trailed the pair around the three mile course, however his race unfortunately ended at the twelfth fence with a fall unseating rider Mr Charlie Case. DON’T MISS OUR NEXT MEETING Autumn Racing Friday 18th October. SEE YOU THERE!

St Nicholas Chapel

30 July

Brilliance & Virtuosity with the English Chamber Orchestra

31 July

Sweet Music with the Cardinall's Musick

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THE MUSIC IN COUNTRY CHURCHES NORFOLK CONCERTS

MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500

Owners Prize Money 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £782, 4th £392. (Penalty Value £4084.50)

Leading course trainer (19-24): J Owen (6 wins from 23 runners, 26%) runs CANNON ROCK & RUNAWAY TRAIN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (7 wins from 28 runners, 25%) runs CANNON ROCK & RUNAWAY TRAIN

Longest Traveller: DIRTY DEN trained by S Hosie, Sherborne, 228 miles.

1 BRISTOL HILL (IRE) (12) 3

Br B g New Bay - Bristol Bay (IRE) Lee Edwards J

O Mr D Orr & Mrs A Frost Kevin Frost, Newark T

B Ammerland Verwaltung GmbH & Co.KG Kevin Frost Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest handicapper on the Flat. Switched to hurdles and third of 11 in novice hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Can build on that encouraging first effort. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 KILLOMEROE (IRE) (6) F3343-P 7 11-4

Br Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Chrisdonlady (IRE)

O Caroline Fryer

B Eamon & Esther McElligott

Lewis Stones (3) J

Caroline Fryer, Wymondham T

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up in novice hurdle (33/1) at Huntingdon (15.8f, good) on NH debut 6 days ago, dropping away between 4 out and 3 out. Lots more needed. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 NATCHEZ TRACE (GB) (8) 0//-4 7 11-4

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Passage of Time Robert Dunne J

O Mr C H Stephenson and Partner

Declan Carroll, Malton T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner at 12f on flat who wasn’t disgraced when fourth of 9 in handicap at Haydock (11.8f 8 days ago. Switches to hurdles and can’t be discounted. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 PLEASANT MAN (GB) (107) 63222/3- 6 11-4

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Melito (AUS)

Tom Bellamy J

O Mrs Mary-Ann Middleton Jack Jones, Newmarket T

B Northern Farm

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful stayer on Flat. Yet to win in this sphere but consistent sort who can go well again reverted to this sphere after a break. TFRHHHHI BHA106

5 POLLING DAY (IRE) (43) 6 11-4

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

O Hambleton Racing Ltd XLV & Partner

Nick Scholfield J

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B J. Wall & E. Kennedy Hambleton Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner who came in thirteenth of 18 in handicap at Newbury (10f, good) 43 days ago. Much respected now going hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 A DAY TO DREAM (IRE) (23) 5 4 10-13

Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Tara Too (IRE)

Brian Hughes J

O Ownaracehorse, K West and T&T Racing Ollie Pears, Malton T

B Ms Ellen Fox Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest winner at 12f on flat. Aggressively ridden when fading fifth of 8 in novice hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good, 14/1) on NH debut 23 days ago. Can take a step forward. TFRHHHII BHA-

7 CANNON ROCK (GB) (11) 4 10-13

Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Fintry (IRE)

O Paul Platten & Partners

Harry Cobden J

James Owen, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Retraining of Racehorses S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful Flat winner and a good second in handicap at Kempton (12f) 11 days ago.

Brings plenty of potential to this sphere. Interesting. TFRHHHHH BHA-

8 DIRTY DEN (GB) (26) 22005-2 4 10-13

Br B g Dragon Dancer - Carmela Maria Micheal Nolan J

O Mrs Kate Kenyon

Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B T. C. Dawson Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner at 14f in bumpers and not disgraced when second of 10 in novice hurdle at Hereford (16.2f, good) 26 days ago. Shortlisted. TFRHHHII BHA-

(GB) (36) P- 4 10-13

Br B g Mukhadram - Favorite Girl (GER)

Ben Poste J

O Mr Terry Pryke Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Pryke Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW 9/1, last of 11 in handicap at Leicester (10f, heavy) 36 days ago. Switches to hurdles with cheekpieces on for 1st time and work to do. TFRHHIII BHA-

10 RUNAWAY TRAIN (IRE) (24)

Br B g Bullet Train - Violin Davis (FR)

0-0 4 10-13

Lilly Pinchin J

O Mr & Mrs R Sage James Owen, Newmarket T

B Mr K. D. Cotter

TIMEFORM VIEW Seventh of 9 in bumper (12/1) at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Needs to step forward on his hurdles debut. TFRHHIII BHA-

11 BRAVE JEN (GB)

(16) 02P3P-F 6 10-11

Br B m Kayf Tara - Fenney Spring

Mr Jack Andrews (3) J

O Mr T. Ellis Tom Ellis, Rugby T

B W. P. Jenks Fresh Air S

TIMEFORM VIEW A fair hurdler for Nicky Henderson.but fell 3rd in handicap hurdle at Aintree (20f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Needs to hit the ground running for her new handler TFRHHHII BHA109

12 SIMPLY GORGEOUS (GB) (48) 5 10-11

Br B m Time Test - Leap of Joy (IRE)

O Mr E. A. Condon

Jack Quinlan J

Neil King, Burderop T

B Lady Richard Wellesley Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair on the Flat but only ninth in handicap at Kempton (6f) 48 days ago on her final run for Phil McEntee. Hood on for hurdling bow with others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA-

13 HAWK JET (GB) (109) 0-

4 10-6

Br B f Hawkbill (USA) - Taleteller (USA) Joe Anderson (3) J

O Mr George Darling Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B D. R. Botterill & Lord Marchwood

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat but off 4 months and well held on her hurdling debut at Hereford in February. Needs to take a big step forward. TFRHHHII BHA-

14 SAVED LIZZIE (GB) (12) 000-6

4 10-6

Br Ch f Recharge (IRE) - Lady Artiste (IRE) Sean Bowen J

O Hook Lane Syndicate Robert Eddery, Newmarket T

B World Racing Network Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who came in sixth of 11 in novice hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft, 250/1) 12 days ago. Needs to build on it. TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

2023: STATE OF BLISS (IRE) 5 11 4 Jack Quinlan 4-7 (Neil King) 4 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9. Hood worn by No. 8, 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Stewards Note:

BRISTOL HILL: Following its run on 21/5/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

POLLING DAY: Following its run on 20/4/2024 it was reported that the horse lost its right-fore shoe.

DIRTY DEN: Following its run on 7/5/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

FAVORITE BOY: Following its run on 27/4/2024 it was reported that the horse ran in snatches.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Cannon Rock (GB), Brave Jen (GB), 5-1 Pleasant Man (GB), 10-1 Natchez Trace (GB), Dirty Den (GB), 12-1 Polling Day (IRE), 14-1 Bristol Hill (IRE), 28-1 A Day To Dream (IRE), 33-1 Runaway Train (IRE), 40-1 Hawk Jet (GB), Saved Lizzie (GB), 66-1 Simply Gorgeous (GB), 100-1 Favorite Boy (GB), 150-1 Killomeroe (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

James Owen’s CANNON ROCK has some useful winning Flat form to his name and comes here on the back of a good recent AW second at Kempton so is fancied to make a successful start now hurdling for his in-form yard. Pleasant Man is the form pick of those with experience and rates much the biggest threat, with Bristol Hill, Dirty Den and Natchez Trace all in the mix for minor honours.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

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HILL (IRE)

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BEST TURNED OUT

A representative of Country Church Concerts will kindly present a memento to the winning owner immediately after the race. They will also Judge the Best Turned out Horse in this race.

BETTING WITH THE BOOKMAKERS

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

TODAY’S SPONSORS

The Directors & Staff of Fakenham Racecourse Limited would like to thank Jarrolds Norwich for their very generous sponsorship at today’s race meeting.

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SECOND RACE

2.35

THE US AIRFORCE BLOODY HUNDREDTH NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500 Owners Prize Money 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758, 4th £379, 5th £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75)

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (19-24): D Skelton (8 wins from 37 runners, 22%) runs CHATTY CHICH

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (12 wins from 39 runners, 31%) runs CHATTY CHICH

Longest Traveller: EBENDI trained by A Wilson, Orton, 236 miles.

1 CHATTY CHICH (GB) (24) 06002-1 6 12-0

Br B m Presenting - Banjaxed Girl Harry Skelton J

O Chugg, Fowler & Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Little Lodge Farm & Rahinston Farm Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 3 qualifying runs in mid-winter but had displayed ability in a bumper and much more like it in handicaps, runner-up over C&D before going one place better at Huntingdon (25f, good) 24 days ago. Big player in follow-up bid from 6lb higher mark. TFRHHHHH BHA100

2 MOUNTAIN BAY (IRE) (26) 506P4-3 5 11-2

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - My Mountain (IRE)

Micheal Nolan J

O Steph Pitt & Clive Dunning Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Mr Oliver Broderick We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumpers/novice maidens but shaped better than previously on third start in handicaps when staying on gradually for third over 20f here 26 days ago. Return to this longer trip could see him in an even better light if building on that here. TFRHHHII BHA88

3 JOKER DU CHENET (FR) (62) 5500P0- 5 10-12

Br Br g Doctor Dino (FR) - Tanais du Chenet (FR)

O Pontoon racing

B Mme Marie-Laure Besnouin

Ciaran O’Shea (7) J

James Owen, Newmarket T

The Rare Breed Meat Company S

TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable efforts at best without success for Stuart Crawford but has run poorly both starts to date for new yard, including after wind surgery when seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft) 62 days ago. Good bit to prove now. TFRHHHII BHA84

4 EBENDI (IRE) (39) 003043- 7 10-11

Br Ch g Le Havre (IRE) - Ebalista (IRE)

Callum Bewley J

O Mr Andy Wilson Andrew Wilson, Orton T

B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. M Wilson Accountants Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat performer for Joseph O’Brien. Not at that level over hurdles but ran one of better races when a smooth-travelling fourth at Ayr (24.3f) in March. Heavy ground a plausible excuse at Uttoxeter since and conditions much more in his favour here. TFRHHHII BHA83

5 LITTLE TALKS (IRE) (14) 34PP-26 5 10-10

Br B m Milan - Another Nudge (IRE) Jack Quinlan J

O Mr Mark Harrod Neil King, Burderop T

B Knocktartan House Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dispelled a serious of lesser efforts in spite of the drop in trip when runner-up in mares’ maiden company here (20f) on penultimate start.Not seen to best effect when midfield at Stratford (26.4f) over longest trip she’s faced latest and she’s not dismissed out of hand from this mark. TFRHHHII BHA82

6 SILVER ATOM (IRE) (21) 34544-5

Br Gr g Vadamos (FR) - Dalaway (IRE)

6 10-5

Miss Brodie Hampson (3) J

O Mrs Emma Palmer Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Joe Murphy Archie Watson Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Tasted success on the Flat at Bath (11.6f) and largely run with credit over hurdles in recent months. Finished midfield on first crack at this sort of trip at Ludlow (23.8f) 3 weeks back but others look more interesting for win purposes. TFRHHHII BHA77

7 LADY SALVADOR (IRE) (25) 045/2-0

8 10-2

Br B m El Salvador (IRE) - Flora May Sean Bowen J

O Mr Jonathan Richard Dean Burnside Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T

B Shay Slevin

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed she can make an impact from a low mark when second of 7 on her Fontwell handicap debut/reappearance in November Not helped by a late mistake when seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle back there on return in May but she has work to do from out of the weights here. TFRHHHII BHA71

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: IF KARL’S BERG DID 8 10 11 Harry Cobden 9-4 (Milton Harris) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Chatty Chich (GB), 11-2 Mountain Bay (IRE), 8-1 Little Talks (IRE), 9-1 Ebendi (IRE), 11-1 Joker du Chenet (FR), 14-1 Silver Atom (IRE), Lady Salvador (IRE)

CHATTY CHICH confirmed the promise of her C&D handicap debut second when running out a good winner at Huntingdon 25 days ago and, still unexposed as a stayer, she looks to hold excellent claims of following up for her leading yard. Little Talks isn’t one to dismiss out of hand, and along with Ebendi, heads up the dangers.

US Airforce Officers from the Bloody Hundredth will present a memento to the winning owner and will also present a prize of £50 to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this

RECIPROCAL DAY

We are pleased to welcome visitors from Exeter, Kelso, Newbury, Newton Abbot, Plumpton, Sedgefield & Wincanton to today’s race meeting, and hope that they have an enjoyable day’s racing.

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS

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

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

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

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• Dinner, Bed & Breakfast for two at The White Horse, Brancaster Staithe • £75 Jarrolds voucher • £50 Fairfax & Favor voucher

• Morston Hall Champagne • Bouquet of flowers from Scent With Love

2ND PRIZE

• Case of 12 bottles of wine from Burn Valley Vineyard • £50 Jarrolds voucher • Prosecco • Bouquet of flowers from Scent With Love

3RD PRIZE

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• The Secret Garden Spa at Congham Hall voucher • £25 Jarrolds voucher • Prosecco • Bouquet of flowers from Scent With Love

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• Prosecco • Bouquet of flowers from Scent With Love

THIRD RACE

3.10

THE 1ST THE QUEEN’S DRAGOON GUARDS PRINCE OF WALES CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500

Owners Prize Money 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758, 4th £379, 5th £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75)

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (19-24): G & J Moore (8 wins from 50 runners, 16%) runs ANGEL’S DREAM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (12 wins from 39 runners, 31%) runs OMAHA WISH

Longest Traveller: AUGHARUE trained by W Coltherd, Selkirk, 310 miles.

1 OMAHA WISH (FR) (38) 30/3433- 6 12-0

Br B m Night Wish (GER) - Chattleya (FR) Harry Skelton J

O Mr Stephen Bough Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B E.A.R.L Haras de Montaigu Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who made the frame in a trio of hurdles last term, including when third of 7 on handicap debut at Fakenham (16f). Offered something to work on sent chasing when good third at Warwick since so needs considering. TFRHHHHH BHA99

2 SOMEKINDOFSTAR (IRE) (185) 46P030- CD 11 11-12

Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Katty Barry (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Mrs J. May Matt Crawley, Newmarket T

B S. Michael Millar

TIMEFORM VIEW Did not show much for Charlie Longsdon and has not yet fired for current yard. TFRHHIII BHA97

3 FERRYBRIDGE (IRE) (17) 3315-32 D 6 11-6

Br Ch g Valirann (FR) - Star Seventeen

O Think Big Partnership

B Martin Moloney

Lilly Pinchin J

James Owen, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW A fair winning hurdler/chaser who was left clear at the last when opening his account in a handicap chase at Huntingdon (16.5f, good to soft) in March. Creditable placed efforts last 2 starts and likely to give it another good go. TFRHHHHI BHA91

4 PITTSBURG (IRE) (9) 22230-5 D 8 11-6

Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Constant Approach (IRE)

Sean Bowen J

O Ryan Potter Racing Club Ryan Potter, Sellack T

B John Fitzgerald

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over fences last summer but arrives here on the back of a couple of below-par efforts so has a bit to prove now. TFRHHHII BHA91

5 MOORE CLOUDS (IRE) (23) 43163-0

Br Gr m Cloudings (IRE) - Wednesday Girl (IRE)

9 11-5

Callum Bewley J

O Clouds of Orton Andrew Wilson, Orton T

B Terence Leonard

TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled her chase account at Sedgefield on Boxing Day. Not at best since but now 3lb below winning mark and wasn’t disgraced back over hurdles last time. TFRHHHHI BHA90

6 AUGHARUE (IRE) (23) PFP5P-2 7 11-3

Br B g Rule of Law (USA) - Abbans Aunt (IRE)

O Perryman Coltherd

Sam Coltherd J

Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

B George Doyle Bell Rural Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEW Came agonisingly close to breaking his duck from a tumbling mark at Sedgefield (17f, good, 10/1) 23 days ago, just failing. Enters calculations for all that he’s not the most consistent. TFRHHHHI BHA88

7 ANGEL’S DREAM (FR) (21) 00460-P D

6 11-1

Br B g Martillo (GER) - My Angel (FR) Caoilin Quinn (3) J

O Five Star Racing Group Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Mrs Vanessa Frison K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has become disappointing over hurdles so easy enough to oppose on chase bow. TFRHHIII BHA86

8 GO FOX (GB) (26) 0P225-3 CD 9 10-10

Br Ch g Foxwedge (AUS) - Bling Bling (IRE) Jack Quinlan J

O The Ridgeway Racing For Fun Partnership Neil King, Burderop T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over fences last summer including this race off this mark. Respectable third here (21f) last month after 10 weeks off and bold show wouldn’t surprise. TFRHHHII BHA81

9 BERLAIS DU GEORGE (GB) (17) 0/4606-4 5 10-7

Br B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - She’s da One (IRE)

Micheal Nolan J

O S Mullins Racing Club Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Paul Nicholls We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at ability when fourth in novice on hurdles debut at Plumpton in October but not done much since, finishing well held on chase debut latest. TFRHHIII BHA78

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2023: GO FOX 8 10 11 Jack Quinlan 7-1 (Neil King) 7 ran Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Stewards Note: ANGEL’S DREAM: Following its run on 12/5/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Omaha Wish (FR), 4-1 Augharue (IRE), 11-2 Ferrybridge (IRE), 8-1 Pittsburg (IRE), 17-2 Moore Clouds (IRE), 10-1 Go Fox (GB), 18-1 Berlais du George (GB), 20-1 Somekindofstar (IRE), 22-1 Angel’s Dream (FR)

OMAHA WISH offered something to work on sent chasing when a good third at Warwick and gets the vote over of Moore Clouds, who’s dipped below her last winning mark. Augharue only just failed at Sedgefield last month and is another to consider.

Don’t forget to bet on the 3:25 at NOTTINGHAM and 3:40 at HAMILTON PARK.

Lt. Col. Chris Kierstead, Commanding Officer of 1st The Queens Dragoon Guards will kindly present a memento to the winning owner, trainer & jockey immediately after the race and will also present a prize of £50 to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

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FOURTH RACE

THE JARROLD HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (19-24): G & J Moore (8 wins from 50 runners, 16%) runs PONCHO

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (7 wins from 28 runners, 25%) runs ENTHUSED and KING OTIS

Longest Traveller: GAELIK COAST trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 181 miles.

1 ENTHUSED (IRE) (13) 11011P- D

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Question Times Mr Alex Chadwick (5) J

O M B Clarke & Partners James Owen, Newmarket T

B Sweetmans Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrived over hurdles for this yard last autumn. Below-par display up in grade at Cheltenham 7 months ago but has a creditable Flat run behind him recently and can’t be dismissed. TFRHHHII BHA121

2 GAELIK COAST (FR) (62) 0/63654- CD 10 11-6

Br Br g Coastal Path - Gaelika (IRE) Abbie McCain (5) J

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

B Mme Karine Perreau

TIMEFORM VIEW Mixed record recently but wasn’t disgraced last time and he’s dropped in the weights, so can’t be ruled out after a short break. TFRHHHII BHA112

3 PONCHO (FR) (17) 216F/F0- D

Br B g Motivator - Strelkita (FR)

O Mr Steven Packham & Mr Gary Moore

6 11-5

Caoilin Quinn (3) J

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Alain Louis-Dreyfus K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Plumpton novice winner in January 2023 but has yet to make an impact in handicaps and didn’t feature on Flat debut at Salisbury recently. Others make more appeal. TFRHHIII BHA111

4 MAX OF STARS (FR) (45) 112420- D

Br B f Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Mooizo (IRE)

4 11-4

Brian Hughes J

O Mrs S D Pearson & Ollie Pears Ollie Pears, Malton T

B Mr Jan Reus Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Took very well to hurdling in the first half of last season, winning 4 times. Brace of runner-up efforts in listed company since and latest poor showing at Cheltenham no more than a blip. Should be back on track. TFRHHHHI BHA115

5 NO RECOLLECTION (GB) (21) 0U00P4- D 6 10-5

Br Br g Dansili - Talawat

Jonathan England J

O Worcester Racing Club Sam England, Guiseley T

B Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest handicap hurdler who was out of sorts when last seen in this sphere but has dropped in the weights as a result and ran creditably on the Flat recently. One to note in the market for bang in-form stable. TFRHHHHI BHA97

6 KING OTIS (IRE) (6) 1P4F-12 CD 8 10-4

Br B g Ocovango - Fame Forever (IRE)

Ciaran O’Shea (7) J

O James Owen Racing Club James Owen, Newmarket T

B E. Ryan

TIMEFORM VIEW Has improved for this yard, scoring from 9lb out the handicap after 4 months off over C&D earlier this month. Clear of remainder when second at Huntingdon 6 days ago and fancied to resume winning ways. TFRHHHHH BHA96

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2023: TOO FRIENDLY 5 11 7 Mr Alex Chadwick 2-1 (James Owen) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Max of Stars (FR), 10-3 King Otis (IRE), 5-1 Enthused (IRE), 7-1 Gaelik Coast (FR), 10-1 No Recollection (GB), 14-1 Poncho (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

KING OTIS is on the up for James Owen and, having finished a clear second at Huntingdon on Monday, he’s capable of getting back to winning ways if the race doesn’t come too soon. Max of Stars is likely to bounce back from a poor run, so she’s a danger if allowed an easy lead under Hughes, while market support for No Recollection would be significant.

Don’t forget to bet on the 3:55 at NOTTINGHAM and 4:10 at HAMILTON PARK.

BEST TURNED OUT

John Adams, Managing Director of Jarrolds, will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer & jockey and he will also 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.

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FIFTH RACE

THE D DAY 80TH ANNIVERSARY 6TH JUNE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000 Owners Prize Money 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (Penalty Value £10562)

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (19-24): S Humphrey (9 wins from 52 runners, 17%) runs GLOIRE D’ATHON Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (12 wins from 39 runners, 31%) runs RISKINTHEGROUND

Longest Traveller: TIME TO BITE trained by C Honour, Ashburton, 315 miles.

1 WAY OUT (IRE) (22) 13306-2

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Send To War

7 12-2

Beau Morgan (5) J

O Acorn Builders Dorset Ltd Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B Eamonn Bracken Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner over hurdles who has upped his game since switched to this sphere, latest when good second of 6 in novice chase (7/1) at Warwick (20f, good) 22 days ago. Fairly treated, back handicapping, and is one for shortlist. TFR

2 KILLER CLOWN (IRE) (37) 3P5503- 10 12-2

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Our Soiree (IRE)

O Burkes & Syders

Tom Bellamy J

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B Kevin Cullen Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEW On a good mark based on peak form but he hasn’t scored for over 2 years and ran no more than respectably when third in Chepstow handicap (19.5f) last time. Cheekpieces back on. TFRHHHII BHA127

3 TARDREE (IRE) (38) 1/P66P6- 10 11-12

Br Ch g Mahler - Brownie Points (IRE)

Adam Wedge J

O Bennett and O’Brien L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T

B Thomas Maher Postpack Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW All 6 career victories have come in small fields and he was more miss than hit (mostly over fences) last season. Plenty to prove at present. TFRHHIII BHA123

4 GOOSE MAN (IRE) (39) 61///1433- 12 11-9

Br B g Gold Well - Young Amelie (FR)

O Mrs Fitri Hay

Gavin Sheehan J

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Messrs James Byrne & Vincent Byrne JMH Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser for Tom Taaffe who was able to defy a lay-off of fully 32 months to win selling handicap hurdle on the bridle at Huntingdon in November Rather gone backwards since, however, well held in a Ludlow hunter chase latest. TFRHHIII BHA120

5 GLOIRE D’ATHON (FR) (15) 0P5P0-5 8 11-6

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Aster d’Athon (FR)

James Best J

O Mrs Jennifer Pitman Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T

B Mrs Marie-Josee Corbin Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Prolific early in his chasing career (winning 5 of his first 6 starts) but lost his way last season. Tumbled down the weights and hinted at a revival over a longer trip at Uttoxeter last month but percentage call is to look elsewhere. TFRHHHII BHA117

6 RISKINTHEGROUND (IRE) (9) 6/B355-1 D 7 11-5

Br B g Presenting - The Folkes Choice Harry Skelton J

O 3 Sons Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Fergal Duncan & Loman Duncan Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair winning form over hurdles and ran to a similar level when making his fifth start in this sphere a winning one in Hereford handicap (20.9f, good to soft) 9 days ago. This is more competitive but he must enter calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA116

7 MY GIFT TO YOU (IRE) (8) 1121-22 CD BF 6 10-8

Br B g Kingston Hill - Ariels Serenade (IRE) Lilly Pinchin J

O LPOG 23 NH James Owen, Newmarket T

B Michael Moloney racehorse-ownership.com S

TIMEFORM VIEW Immediate improvement upon joining James Owen, scoring for fifth time at Catterick (19.2f) in March and backing it up with solid placed efforts at Fontwell (19.5f) and Cartmel (21.2f).Takes on better company now but should give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA105

8 INGENNIO (FR) (51) 263511- CD 6 10-5

Br B g Lauro (GER) - Casbah Rose (FR) Brian Hughes J

O Mr Phil Ellerby Micky Hammond, Middleham T

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Hacked up in a selling handicap here in April and followed up over C&D in decisive fashion 11 days later Off career-high mark on debut for new yard but can’t be ruled out. TFRHHHII BHA102

9 TIME TO BITE (IRE) (13) 13512-1

9 10-2

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Time To Act Bryan Carver J

O The Chris Honour Racing Club

Chris Honour, Ashburton T

B Barry Murphy Cotswold Stone Supplies S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back on the up, under positive tactics, when winning 10-runner handicap chase at Newton Abbot (21f, good to firm, 8/1) 13 days ago, kept up to work. 7lb higher and in a stronger contest here, however TFRHHHII BHA99

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: QUOI DE NEUF (FR) 9 11 13 Harry Cobden 11-8 (Evan Williams) 4 ran Blinkers worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 5, 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5, 8.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Way Out (IRE), 9-2 Riskintheground (IRE), 13-2 My Gift To You (IRE), 8-1 Ingennio (FR), 17-2 Time To Bite (IRE), 10-1 Killer Clown (IRE), Gloire d’Athon (FR), 14-1 Goose Man (IRE), 28-1 Tardree (IRE)

WAY OUT should have conditions to suit and will appreciate the return to this longer trip on the back of his solid Warwick run. He gets the nod. Riskintheground and My Gift To You are feared most.

Don’t forget to bet on the 4:25 at NOTTINGHAM and 4:40 at HAMILTON PARK.

BEST TURNED OUT

Lt. Col. Chris Kierstead and US Airforce Officers, will kindly award a £50 cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race and will present a memento to the winning owner immediately after the race.

H.B.L.B. PRIZE MONEY

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 FAKENHAM NEXT RACING FRIDAY 18TH OCTOBER FEMALE JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

for four 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): S Mullins (7 wins from 30 runners, 23%) runs BABY SHAM

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (7 wins from 28 runners, 25%) runs STAR LEGEND

Weightwatcher: BABY SHAM won off a handicap mark of 80, her rating is now down 6lb to 74.

Longest Traveller: COMPLETE FANTASY trained by C Honour, Ashburton, 315 miles.

1 NICKELFORCE (IRE) (40) 424134- 5 12-0

Br B g Workforce - Nickel (IRE)

Miss Gina Andrews J

O Lovell Massey Meads Smith Walsh Ben Case, Banbury T

B Mr Neville Reid David Andrews Construction Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at Plumpton over this trip in January and creditable efforts over further since. Leading claims back in distance under good rider with fine record here. TFRHHHHH BHA100

2 BEHOLDEN (GB) (20) 12/3/05-3 D 8 12-0

Br B g Cacique (IRE) - Pure Joy Tabitha Worsley (3) J

O Foxtrot Racing Beholden

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner in 2021 but lightly raced since with a patchy profile, shaping well at Wincanton after another 8 months off, but not so good at Hereford 3 weeks ago. Others safer TFRHHHII BHA100

3 STAR LEGEND (IRE) (23) 344213- CD 5 11-13

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Thai Haku (IRE) Lilly Pinchin J

O Deva Racing SL 1

James Owen, Newmarket T

B Rockhart Trading Ltd Deva Racing Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D maiden winner who has been in reasonable form on the level. Needs a bit of improvement to defy this mark, though. TFRHHHII BHA99

4 COMPLETE FANTASY (IRE) (49) 006/502- 7 11-9

Br B g Make Believe - Expectation (IRE)

O The Best Kept Secret Syndicate

Elizabeth Gale (7) J

Chris Honour, Ashburton T B Ballylinch Stud Cotswold Stone Supplies S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler unproven beyond 2m. Last of 2 finishers in a point 7 weeks ago and hard to fancy. TFRHHIII BHA95

5 FINE BY HER (GB) (139) 34/1PPR- C 8 11-6

Br B m Shirocco (GER) - High Benefit (IRE)

O Mrs J.A. Benson & Miss S.N. Benson

B John R. Hales

Miss Jessica Milly Smith (7) J

Julian Smith, Tirley T

Mrs Benson & Miss S.N. Benson S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to form when doubling tally in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Ludlow (23.8f) a year ago but no show in 2 chases after Course winner over further TFRHHHII BHA92

6 INTO THE SUNSET (IRE) (68) 0351/04- D 7 11-4

Br B g Ask - Try It Again (IRE)

O Donald McCain Racing Club

B J. A. Berry

Abbie McCain (5) J

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner in 2022. Missed 18 months and well held both starts at Newcastle this year Back up in trip now and on a tempting mark. TFRHHHII BHA90

7 STATE OF BLISS (IRE) (15) 56054-4 C 6 11-3

Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Crystal Valkyrie (IRE)

Ms Laura Ward (7) J

O The Ridgeway Racing For Fun Partnership Neil King, Burderop T

B C. O. P. Hanbury

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 4-runner 2m maiden hurdle at this meeting last season. Returned to form over this trip at Uttoxeter a fortnight ago after another wind op and player off 3lb lower TFRHHHII BHA89

8 RAFFERTY (IRE) (90) 064604- D

10 10-6

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Mighty Star (IRE) Miss Ellie Callwood (7) J

O Triumph In Mind L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T

B George R. Williams Postpack Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair chaser at best, winning twice in 2021/22. Lightly raced since, though. TFRHHIII BHA78

9 BABY SHAM (GB) (24) P4400-5 CD 6 10-2

Br B m Sir Percy - Zamzama (IRE)

Charlotte Jones (3) J O Simon & Christine Prout

Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B J. W. Parry We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice during middle part of 2023, including over C&D, but struggled to land a telling blow since. Has dropped plenty in the weights. TFRHHHII BHA73

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: SERMANDO (FR) 9 11 6 Miss Fern O’Brien 15-2 (Alexandra Dunn) 7 ran Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Stewards Note: FINE BY HER: Following its run on 15/1/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Nickelforce (IRE), 11-2 Beholden (GB), 6-1 State of Bliss (IRE), 13-2 Star Legend (IRE), 8-1 Into The Sunset (IRE), 11-1 Fine By Her (GB), 14-1 Baby Sham (GB), 20-1 Complete Fantasy (IRE), 50-1 Rafferty (IRE)

NICKELFORCE will be well suited by the return to this trip and won’t lack for assistance up top so he’s a clear choice. State of Bliss is feared most ahead of Into The Sunset.

Don’t forget to bet on the 4:55 at NOTTINGHAM, 5:10 at HAMILTON PARK, 5:30 at NOTTINGHAM, 5:40 at HAMILTON PARK, 6:10 at HAMILTON PARK and 6:40 at HAMILTON PARK.

TURNED OUT

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To the maximum extent permissible by law the Company shall not, nor shall any of its officers, managers or staff, in any circumstances, be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense or any consequential or indirect loss or damage of any kind suffered by visitors to the racecourse, including but not limited to any loss or damage to personal items and vehicles belonging to visitors while on or about the racecourse. This does not affect our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence; nor any liability which cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.00 - THE MUSIC IN COUNTRY CHURCHES NORFOLK CONCERTS MAIDEN HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4084 to the winning horse The second to receive £1881, the third £940 and the fourth £471. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Free Entry by noon, May 27th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 31st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A memento will be given to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at https:// www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/owners-trainers/ 25 entries. - Closed May 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392. (Penalty Value £4084.50)

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Second Race 2.35 - THE US AIRFORCE BLOODY HUNDREDTH

NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3960 to the winning horse The second to receive £1822, the third £911, the fourth £456 and the fifth £227. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Free Entry by noon, May 27th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 31st. Penalties, after May 25th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at https://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/owners-trainers/ 14 entries. - Closed May 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3029; Second £1514; Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75)

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Third Race 3.10 - THE 1ST THE QUEEN’S DRAGOON GUARDS PRINCE OF WALES CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3960 to the winning horse The second to receive £1822, the third £911, the fourth £456 and the fifth £227. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Free Entry by noon, May 27th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 31st. Penalties, after May 25th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at https://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/owners-trainers/ 14 entries.Closed May 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3029; Second £1514; Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75)

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Fourth Race 3.45 - THE JARROLD HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, May 27th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 31st. Penalties, after May 25th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at https://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/ racing/owners-trainers/ 16 entries. - Closed May 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE

Fifth Race 4.15 - THE D DAY 80TH ANNIVERSARY 6TH JUNE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, May 27th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 31st. Penalties, after May 25th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. 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. - Closed May 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE

Sixth Race 4.45 - THE FAKENHAM NEXT RACING FRIDAY 18TH OCTOBER FEMALE JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Free Entry by noon, May 27th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 31st. Penalties, after May 25th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Female Jockeys holding: (i) Steeple Chase and Hurdle race Jockeys’ Licences, or an equivalent licence from a Recognised Racing Authority (ii) Conditional Jockeys’ Licences (iii) Category ‘B’ Amateur Riders’ permits (iv) Category ‘A’ Amateur Riders’ permits, provided the rider has achieved at least 10 completed rides in Point-to-Points or 10 completed rides over obstacles under Rules or a combination of 10 completed rides in either of the above, or (v) amateur jockeys licensed by a Recognised Racing Authority, if approved by the BHA A best turned out horse award of £50 will be presented to the person in charge of the horse and a memento to the winning owner SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at https://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/owners-trainers/ 19 entries. - Closed May 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE