THE £130,000 PRIZE MONEY @ FAKENHAM 1ST JANUARY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for novice 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): D Skelton (12 wins from 39 runners, 31%) runs RONNIES RULES
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Twiston-Davies (10 wins from 29 runners, 34%) runs THE EXPENSIVE ONE
Longest Traveller: PIECEDERESISTANCE trained by M Hammond, Middleham, 177 miles.
1 CHARGING THUNDER (GB) (29) 6 11-2
Br B g War Command (USA) - Storming Sioux Harry Cobden J O Plan B James Owen, Newmarket T
B Elwick Stud Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat, barely stays 2m, won at Yarmouth on stable debut last time. Very likely type for excellent yard on hurdles debut with cheekpieces retained. TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 LORD OF THE GLANCE (GB) (191) 06- 5 11-2
Br B g Passing Glance - Tilinisi (IRE) Kielan Woods J O In The Pink Partnership Alex Hales, Edgecote T
B P. A. Pritchard
Winwood Construction UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit more than on debut when sixth of 10 in bumper at Market Rasen in April. Needs another major step forward on this switch to hurdling. TFRHIIII BHA-
3 PIECEDERESISTANCE (IRE) (23) 34/32/- 6 11-2
Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Positive Step (IRE)
James Bowen J
O Ryder and Alex Sugden Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Highpark Bloodstock Ltd Optima Self Store S
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both starts over hurdles to end 2022. Unable to add to tally on the level since then but fitness is assured and he sets the solid if unspectacular standard back in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA105
4 RONNIES RULES (IRE) (11) F-1111U D 5 11-2
Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Greatrisc (IRE)
Mr Ben Sutton (5) J
O Mr N Sutton and Mr Eddie Benson Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mrs Violet Pollard The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who won all 3 starts in bumpers at Stratford for his leading yard this summer Inauspicious start to hurdles career there 11 days ago, unseating rider early following a blunder, and this will reveal a lot more. TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 TARBAAN (IRE) (14) 5 5 11-2
Br Ch g Tamayuz - Rocana
Jack Quinlan J
O Amy Murphy Amy Murphy, Newmarket T
B Ringfort Stud & Paul Hancock
Class1Personnel, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner on the Flat but hasn’t shown much spark this year. Fair start over hurdles when fifth at Fontwell but needs to build on that.
TFRHHHII BHA-
6 GORDON GREY (IRE) (32) 6 4 11-1
Br Gr g Australia - Lady Aquitaine (USA)
Alice Stevens (5) J
O Hasmonean Racing & Miss C J Mckeown B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T
B Sahara Group Holdings
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 12.5f), won at Pontefract and Epsom this year Readily brushed aside on hurdles debut last month.
TFRHHHII BHA-
7 MALINHEADSEAROVERS (IRE) (20) 4 11-1
Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Providencia Fergus Gillard J
O D. R. & E. E. Brown Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T
B Liam Phelan Jmc Surfacing Contractors S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden handicapper at best on Flat (stays 7f), little form in 2024 so no appeal now hurdling.
TFRHIIII BHA-
8 THE EXPENSIVE ONE (IRE) (39) 6-2 BF 4 11-1
Br B g Harzand (IRE) - Thuringe (FR)
O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies
James Turner (7) J
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Ronald Brown Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 3 winners,including smart bumper winner/top-class hurdlerThe New One.Improved on debut effort despite failing to land the odds in 3-runner bumper at Newton Abbot last month. Goes hurdling now representing yard going great guns. TFRHHHHI BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2023:MEETING ABANDONED Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
Stewards Note:
PIECEDERESISTANCE: Following its run on 25/9/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
TARBAAN: Following its run on 4/10/2024 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake at the last.
GORDON GREY: Following its run on 16/9/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Charging Thunder (GB), 5-2 Ronnies Rules (IRE), 4-1 The Expensive One (IRE), 8-1 Piecederesistance (IRE), 20-1 Gordon Grey (IRE), 22-1 Tarbaan (IRE), 100-1 Lord of The Glance (GB), 300-1 Malinheadsearovers (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
The switch to James Owen paid immediate dividends for CHARGING THUNDER on the level and sure to be well prepared for this hurdles debut, he can follow up. Ronnies Rules didn’t get very far on recent debut in this sphere but he couldn’t be in much better hands, while The Expensive One is certainly bred to excel over obstacles.
Don’t forget to bet on the 2:10 at UTTOXETER, 2:20 at HAYDOCK PARK and 2:27 at REDCAR.
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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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SECOND RACE
THE TAPPING HOUSE NORFOLK HOSPICE
MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500
Leading course trainer (19-24): O Murphy (18 wins from 86 runners, 21%) runs KILBARRY HILL
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Twiston-Davies (10 wins from 29 runners, 34%) runs CHIEF SUNDAY
Longest Traveller: D’JO DELA BARRIERE trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 245 miles.
1 D’JO DELA BARRIERE (FR) (162) 3F2F5-4 5 11-4
Br B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Morning Rose (GER) Adam Wedge J O BAYTREE Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Mrs Joselita Planchenault
TIMEFORM VIEW Dispalyed ability in a brace of bumpers and a maiden hurdle at Punchestown in 2023. Fit from points when a modest fourth on chase debut and since left S. Curling. Market may guide. TFRHHHII BHA-
2 KILBARRY HILL (GB) (227) 2/32332- 6 11-4
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Caitys Joy (GER) Lewis Stones (3) J
O Mrs Samantha Dunn Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Yorton Farm Stud & A R Bromley Motaclan S
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up twice in Irish points and has shown fair form when placed on first 4 runs over hurdles. Backward step final start in March but returns at a very winnable level and yard is in good order TFRHHHHI BHA110
3 MIAMI MAGIC (IRE) (154) 4/41-2 D 5 11-4
Br Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Rose de Beaufai (FR) Charlie Hammond J
O Mr D. Hague Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B James T. Williams Science Supplements S
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 3 winners,including fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser Pobbles Bay and fairly useful hurdler/chaser Oxwich Bay.Off mark in points at third attempt and came within a head of making a winning bumper debut at Aintree in May. Since left D. Peters and he’s a very likely type. TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 NEVER SEEN AGAIN (IRE) (753) 4/- 6 11-4
Br B g Epaulette (AUS) - Semiquaver (IRE) J
O HUMPHREYS, BROWN & ROSE RACING
NON-RUNNER
Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T
B Gerry and John Rowley Retraining of Racehorses S
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to numerous winners on Flat, including useful 1 1/2m-13f winner Bolder Bob. Dam unraced. Stuck to his task when fourth in an Irish bumper for Darren Bunyan in 2022. Off since and has moved yards. Tongue tie on. NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA-
5 SAINT VIC (FR) (32) 50-4400 5 11-4
Br B g Kamsin (GER) - Passionnante (FR)
James Turner (7) J
O Mrs Kathy Day Anthony Day, Hinckley T
B Earl de Cordelles & Mr Robert Brard Mr Day S
TIMEFORM VIEW Not really threatened in a handful of starts in this sphere, including from a modest mark in handicap company. Hood on. TFRHHIII BHA80
6 CHIEF SUNDAY (FR) (23) 00-4
Br B g Tunis (POL) - Templiere (FR)
4 11-2
Finn Lambert (3) J
O Options O Syndicate Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Severine Sourd & Come Ligerot Options Energy Services Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW €75,000 buy from good French family but down the field in 2 bumpers in the spring. Held back by inexperience on hurdles debut last month but will know more this time. TFRHHHII BHA-
7 LUCILLE DIAMOND (GB) (103) 0-05U 5 10-11
Br B m Dartmouth - Rochelle (IRE)
O Mr Chris Butler
Harriet Tucker (7) J
Tracey Leeson, Towcester T
B Miss A. Hyde Cjb Commissioning Services Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Looks very limited. Cheekpieces go on.
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
TFRHIIII BHA-
Hood worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Kilbarry Hill (GB), 5-2 Miami Magic (IRE), 4-1 D’Jo Dela Barriere (FR), 9-2 Chief Sunday (FR), 50-1 Saint Vic (FR), 300-1 Lucille Diamond (GB)
TIMEFORM
A tough race to assess with 3 stable-switchers in opposition. Of those, MIAMI MAGIC looks the pick on the back of a narrow second in a point-to-point bumper at Aintree in the spring. Kilbarry Hill returns for a yard in good order and will attempt to put his hurdles experience to the best possible use.
Don’t forget to bet on the 2:45 at UTTOXETER, 2:55 at HAYDOCK PARK and 3:02 at REDCAR.
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MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Queen Boudicca Mares’ Chase Qualifier) for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares 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): L Wadham (20 wins from 73 runners, 27%) runs JEUNE BELLE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Twiston-Davies (10 wins from 29 runners, 34%) runs CALL BLUE
Longest Traveller: SPECIAL DRAGON trained by O Greenall & J Guerrieo, Malpas, 186 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 JEUNE BELLE (IRE) (216) 121PP3- D 6 12-0
Br B m Champs Elysees - Jeunopse (IRE) Tom Cannon J
O Mr James Summers Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B Miss N. Carberry Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper winner who landed short odds on her 2m Lingfield hurdle debut in December Pulled up next 2 starts but back on track when third in a Kempton novice (2m) on final start in March. Respected now chasing with her yard boasting a fine record here. TFRHHHHI BHA108
2 OMAHA WISH (FR) (48) 433-1F0 CD 6 11-9
Br B m Night Wish (GER) - Chattleya (FR) Fergus Gillard J
O Mr Stephen Bough Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B E.A.R.L Haras de Montaigu The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORM VIEW Cemented positive start made over fences when landing a C&D handicap in June. Fell at Market Rasen next time and whilst she was disappointing over hurdles at Newton Abbot a month later, she remains with potential returned to this discipline. TFRHHHHI BHA103
3 PHONE HOME (GB) (212) 424245- 5 11-4
Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Ring Back (IRE)
O The Ringers
David Bass J
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Dr Bryan Mayoh Barbury Shooting School S
TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope filly who matched previous best over hurdles when runner-up in mares’ maiden at Catterick (15.7f) in January. Below that level next 2 starts and the betting can prove a useful guide on handicap chase debut following 7 months off/wind surgery. TFRHHHII BHA98
4 SPECIAL DRAGON (GB) (15) 0021-20 5 10-13
Br B m Kayf Tara - Dragonera
Toby Wynne (3) J
O The Preston Lodge Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Preston Lodge Stud Swansway S
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved sent handicapping over hurdles, runner-up either side of success at Ludlow (21.2f) in April. Showed aptitude for this job when eighth of 13 in handicap chase at Southwell (20.4f) 2 weeks ago and she rates a likely improver with that under her belt. TFRHHHII BHA93
5 CALL BLUE (GB) (22) 323/-226 BF
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Safari Run (IRE)
O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies
7 10-6
James Turner (7) J
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Walters Plant Hire Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden but she’s returned from a lengthy absence with good placed efforts at Stratford/NewtonAbbot over hurdles this summer. Shade below that level at Perth 22 days ago but her yard continue in fine form and respected now tackling larger obstacles. TFRHHHHH BHA86
6 DESIGN FLAW (GB) (40) 43P-500 6 10-2
Br B m Al Kazeem - Patterned
Tabitha Worsley (3) J
O Mr G. Woods Cynthia Woods, Crowborough T
B D. J. and Mrs Deer Tiger Resourcing Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little under various codes in Ireland and well beaten both starts in points prior to a very low-key hurdles return at Fontwell (19.1f) 6 weeks ago. Cheekpieces reached for but she’s got plenty on from miles out of the weights on handicap debut in this sphere. TFRHIIII BHA62
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Jeune Belle (IRE), 7-2 Call Blue (GB), 4-1 Omaha Wish (FR), 9-2 Phone Home (GB), 11-2 Special Dragon (GB), 66-1 Design Flaw (GB)
The market can prove useful with a few and it may be worth chancing chase debutante CALL BLUE. Runner-up on 2 of her 3 starts over hurdles since returning from a lengthy absence, her stable continue to fire in the winners and it would come as no surprise to see her make an impact now chasing from a lowly mark. Jeune Belle on her first try in this sphere and C&D winner Omaha Wish head up the dangers.
Don’t forget to bet on the 3:20 at UTTOXETER, 3:30 at HAYDOCK PARK and 3:37 at REDCAR.
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FOURTH RACE
3.45
THE
WENSUM POOLS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000
KEY RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (19-24): S Edmunds (12 wins from 55 runners, 22%) runs TOONAGH WARRIOR
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (4 wins from 23 runners, 17%) runs FORGET THE WAY & HONNEUR D’AJONC
Longest Traveller: JACK THE SAVAGE trained by L Horsfall, Towcester, 111 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Owners Prize Money 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. colours no horse
1 HONNEUR D’AJONC (FR) (24) 25-0261 D 7 12-0
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Fleur d’Ajonc (FR) Mr Alex Chadwick (5) J
O K & N Waite Construction Limited James Owen, Newmarket T
B M. Besnouin & M. Feuillet-Besnouin
K & N Waite Construction Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Well backed and took advantage of a much-reduced mark in 8-runner handicap at Fontwell (17.7f, good, 11/4) 24 days ago. Nudged up 6lb but remains well treated on old form. TFRHHHHI BHA117
2 TOONAGH WARRIOR (IRE) (179) 126424- 6 11-9
Br Ch g Well Chosen - Duffys Chelsea (IRE) Charlie Hammond J
O Noble Sovereign Racing Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B Mrs Kathleen Duff Science Supplements S
TIMEFORM VIEW Built on promising debut for this yard when landing a 2m Wetherby novice in November before going close on handicap bow at Ascot the following month. Held his form well thereafter and looks well worth another try at around 2 1/2m on this return to action. TFRHHHHH BHA112
3 CALLIN BATON ROUGE (IRE) (41) 42-2111 6 11-9
Br B m Westerner - All My Judges James Bowen J
O Pete Wordingham & Charles Pogson
B Reid & Murphy Bloodstock
Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield T
TIMEFORM VIEW Is on a roll for her new yard, making it 3 wins from as many starts in 9-runner handicap at Stratford (16.3f, good) 41 days ago, readily. Hiked up 12lb but may not yet have finished improving. TFRHHHHI BHA112
4 FORGET THE WAY (GB) (15) U24365
7 11-5
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Forget The Ref (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O Mr D. H. Gibbon
B Mr R. Abrey & Mr I. Thurtle
James Owen, Newmarket T
The Injured Jockeys Fund S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has generally held his form well for current yard and shouldn’t be far away once again with Cobden back in the saddle. TFRHHHII BHA108
5 JACK THE SAVAGE (GB) (15) 0-26534
Br B g Passing Glance - Catching Zeds
O M White J Frampton L Horsfall
7 10-7
James Martin (5) J
Laura Horsfall, Towcester T
B Harris & Ford Ltd Abacus Securities Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat (stays 16.5f). Well held on most recent outing in that sphere but likely to benefit from this return to 2 1/2m now back over hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA96
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Honneur d’Ajonc (FR), 9-4 Callin Baton Rouge (IRE), 5-1 Toonagh Warrior (IRE), 6-1 Forget The Way (GB), 10-1 Jack The Savage (GB)
TOONAGH WARRIOR held his form well last season and, with a return to this trip well worth exploring, he’s fancied to make a successful reappearance. Callin Baton Rouge is on a roll for her new stable and may not yet have finished improving, with recent Fontwell-scorer Honneur d’Ajonc warranting plenty of respect, also.
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KEY RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (19-24): D Skelton (12 wins from 39 runners, 31%) runs BAHTIYAR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Mulholland (8 wins from 25 runners, 32%) runs DOUBLE POWERFUL Longest Traveller: THE PUNT trained by A Jones, Timberscombe, 301 miles.
1 COURT CIAN (IRE) (42) 6311-F5 6 12-0
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Sophie Rose (IRE)
Ciaran Gethings J
O Edmunds Racing Club Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B Ms Mary Kennedy Science Supplements, Oakman Group PLC S
TIMEFORM VIEW 10/1, first run since leaving M. Kehoe when respectable fifth of 11 in novice hurdle at Bangor (19.6f, good) 42 days ago. Has been handed a tricky opening mark but there could be more to come. TFRHHHII BHA98
2 MELTON MOSSY (IRE) (28) 115416
Br B g Valirann (FR) - Miss Ira Zarad (IRE)
5 11-13
Isabel Williams (3) J
O Vale Racing 1 Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B James Flood Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Back on the up when landing a 15-runner event at Newton Abbot in August and, while he didn’t back it up at the same course since, he’s still worthy of some interest. TFRHHHII BHA97
3 HIGHWAY ONE O FIVE (IRE) (24) 05625-3 5 11-12
Br B or Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Shuil A Hocht (IRE)
O Mr Anthony Ward-Thomas
Rex Dingle J
Chris Gordon, Winchester T
B Kenilworth House Stud Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 4/1, below form third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, good) 24 days ago. Should strip fitter for that and may have a bigger effort in him tried in cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA96
4 LASER FOCUS (IRE) (13) 2444-44
Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Decisive Intent
O Pontoon racing
6 11-11
Mr Alex Chadwick (5) J
James Owen, Newmarket T
B Sunderland Holding Inc. The Rare Breed Meat Company S
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to score over hurdles but has shaped with encouragement on both starts in this sphere for his current yard and has continued the good work on the Flat since, so looks a big player TFRHHHHH BHA95
5 BAHTIYAR (FR) (24) P5-5534 6 11-10
Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Baladala Reconce (FR)
Mr Ben Sutton (5) J
O Mr N. Sutton Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mr Joel Denis The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who can be a bit headstrong for his own good but he comes here in good form, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (25.7f) 24 days ago. Will have no issues with the drop back in trip and he can get involved. TFRHHHII BHA94
6 DOUBLE POWERFUL (IRE) (2) 0411-11 CD 5 12-2 (in 7lb ex)
Br Ch g Ocovango - Cons Dream (IRE)
Dylan Johnston (3) J
O Equi ex Incertis Partners Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Con Collins Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW On a roll and had something to spare when winning 9-runner handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f, soft) 2 days ago. Obvious claims if taking his chance, albeit he’s facing a very quick turnaround. TFRHHHHI BHA93 (+10)
7 MACARI (GB) (11) 0210-P4 4 11-9
Br B g Sixties Icon - Potternello (IRE) Marc Goldstein J
O Ricki Vaughan, R Bisiker, Sheena West Sheena West, Lewes T
B Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited Southdowns Unleashed S
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when winning at Plumpton in April and returned to form at Stratford in July. Arrives on the back of a solid showing on the Flat but needs more from this mark. TFRHHHII BHA95
8 THE PUNT (GB) (360) 2/653P- 7 11-1
Br B g Bollin Eric - Rest And Be (IRE)
Jamie Brace (7) J
O Mr Alan Jones Alan Jones, Timberscombe T
B Mr A. E. Jones
TIMEFORM VIEW Second in sole bumper Unable to make a significant impact over hurdles, though including on handicap debut, and has year-long absence to overcome. TFRHHIII BHA85
9 GONE IN SIXTY (GB) (24) 533220 7 10-12
Br B g Sixties Icon - Gib (IRE) Kielan Woods J
O Alex Hales Racing Club
Alex Hales, Edgecote T
B Jeremy Gompertz Winwood Construction UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who wasn’t at his best when only seventh at Fontwell last time. More required. TFRHHIII BHA82
10 CAVE ARTICLE (IRE) (206) P/2P60- 5 10-8
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Marys Article (IRE)
Adam Wedge J
O Coral Racing Club Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B Seamus Cooney NAF S
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up completed start in points so, while he’s yet to show anything over hurdles, he’s worth monitoring in the betting upped in trip for handicap debut after 6 months off. TFRHHHII BHA78
11 SAWPIT SAMANTHA
(GB) (205) 66/6P35- 6 10-2
Br B m Champs Elysees - Sawpit Supreme
James Davies J
O Mr David A. Hunt Jo Davis, East Garston T
B Mr D. A. Hunt Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has offered little over hurdles so far and is hard to fancy on first outing since leaving Sam Drinkwater (has been off 6 months). TFRHIIII BHA72
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Double Powerful (IRE), 7-1 Laser Focus (IRE), 15-2 Melton Mossy (IRE), 10-1 Court Cian (IRE), Highway One O Five (IRE), 11-1 Macari (GB), 12-1 Bahtiyar (FR), 16-1 Gone In Sixty (GB), Cave Article (IRE), 50-1 The Punt (GB), 100-1 Sawpit Samantha (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
LASER FOCUS has shaped nicely so far over hurdles for James Owen and he’s in form from the Flat, so he’s worth taking a chance on. 5-timer seeking Double Powerful is a major player if taking up the engagement (only ran two days ago) and Highway One O Five is worthy of respect sporting first-time cheekpieces.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LASER FOCUS (IRE) 2.DOUBLE POWERFUL (IRE) 3.HIGHWAY ONE O FIVE (IRE)
Don’t forget to bet on the 4:25 at NEWCASTLE, 4:30 at UTTOXETER, 4:40 at HAYDOCK PARK and 4:45 at REDCAR.
4.55 THE norfolkhospice.org.uk HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (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): L Wadham (20 wins from 73 runners, 27%) runs PEARLY ISLAND
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Twiston-Davies (10 wins from 29 runners, 34%) runs AWESOME FOURSOME
Longest Traveller: UP FOR APPEAL trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 268 miles.
1 PEARLY ISLAND (GB) (176) 532132- 8 12-2
Br B g Trans Island - Shinrock Pearl (IRE) Tom Cannon J
O Mr S. C. McIntyre Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B T. C. Dawson Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles scorer who opened his chase account at Huntingdon (19.8f) in March. Below best next time but quickly back to form when runner-up back at that venue on final start in April. Respected if ready to roll after 6 months off. TFR
2 NICKELFORCE (IRE) (41) 4134-31 D 5 11-9
Br B g Workforce - Nickel (IRE) Jack Quinlan J
O Lovell Massey Meads Smith Walsh Ben Case, Banbury T
B Mr Neville Reid David Andrews Construction Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent over hurdles and took a step forward for the switch to larger obstacles when winning 11-runner handicap chase at Stratford (22.6f, good) 6 weeks ago, jumping soundly and quickening clear approaching last. Big shout in follow-up bid up 6lb. TFRHHHHH BHA105
3 AVILES (FR) (24) P352-65 5 11-6
Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Ava (GER)
Caoilin Quinn (3) J
O Mr Paul Hunt Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B S.A.R.L. de Chambure Haras D’Etreham
Heart Of The South Bloodstock S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler who jumped better than previously in this sphere when runner-up over C&D back in April. However, not convinced in that department either start 4 months apart subsequently and return to this venue needs to have positive effect with blinkers back on. TFRHHHII BHA102
4 KANKIN (GB) (139) 6453-15 CD 8 11-4
Br Ch g Archipenko (USA) - Touriga Kielan Woods J
O The 25 Club Alex Hales, Edgecote T
B Wood Hall Stud Winwood Construction UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored on chase debut at Huntingdon (19.8f)12 months ago and edged ahead close home when doubling his tally over C&D in May. Creditable fifth off this mark at Stratford in June and no surprise to see him give another good account back from a break. TFRHHHII BHA100
5 UP FOR APPEAL (IRE) (60) 4-4134P D 6 11-3
Br B g Mizzou (IRE) - Hosanna
Adam Wedge J
O Foxtrot Racing Up For Appeal Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B George Doyle NAF, Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S
TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark over fences at Newton Abbot in June but operating below best more recently, struggling some way out when pulled up at Worcester (20f) in August. Bit to prove now with cheekpieces on 1st time. TFRHHHII BHA99
6 AWESOME FOURSOME (GB) (133) 3233-25 7 10-11
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Mini Muck
James Turner (7) J
O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Nigel Twiston-Davies Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdles winner who again ran creditably when runner-up at Ludlow (21.2f) in May. Not in same form at Market Rasen a month later but can’t be ruled out now chasing with his yard going great guns. TFRHHHII BHA93
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Nickelforce (IRE), 3-1 Pearly Island (GB), 13-2 Awesome Foursome (GB), 7-1 Kankin (GB), 8-1 Aviles (FR), 11-1 Up For Appeal (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
NICKELFORCE was consistent over hurdles and improved to score in good style on chase debut at Stratford 6 weeks ago. Impressing with how he travelled that day, a 6lb rise shouldn’t prevent another bold showing with further progress anticipated. The returning Pearly Island and Kankin are others to consider.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NICKELFORCE (IRE) 2.PEARLY ISLAND 3.KANKIN
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.00 - THE £130,000 PRIZE MONEY @ FAKENHAM 1ST JANUARY NOVICES’ 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Free Entry by noon, October 12th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 16th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. 13 entries at £0. - Closed October 12th, 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 TAPPING HOUSE NORFOLK HOSPICE 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, October 12th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 16th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A £50 best turned out horse award will be presented to the stable employee 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. 12 entries at £0. - Closed October 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392. (Penalty Value £4084.50)
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Third Race 3.10 - THE £50,000 QUEEN BOUDICCA SERIES QUALIFIER
MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE
CHASE (CLASS 4) (Queen Boudicca Mares’ Chase Qualifier) 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 fillies and mares only, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, October 12th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 16th. Penalties, after October 5th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be given to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize of £50 will be given to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. Horses which have finished in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter the £50,000 Queen Boudicca Mares’ Chase Series Final, to be run over 2m 5f 44yds at Fakenham on 19 January, 2025. 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. 7 entries at £0. - Closed October 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
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Fourth Race 3.45 - THE WENSUM POOLS 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, October 12th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 16th. Penalties, after October 5th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be given to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. 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. 12 entries at £0. - Closed October 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE
Fifth Race 4.20 - THE P H BETTS (HOLDINGS) LTD NOVICES’ 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 novice three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Free Entry by noon, October 12th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 16th. Penalties, after October 5th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be given to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize of £50 will be given 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. 18 entries at £0. - Closed October 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)
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Sixth Race 4.55 - THE norfolkhospice.org.uk HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (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 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, October 12th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 16th. Penalties, after October 5th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be given to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize of £100 will be given 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. 13 entries at £0. - Closed October 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
