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MONDAY 13 APRIL 2026

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The Racecourse, Fakenham, NR21 7NY

FIRST RACE 2.40

The Racing TV Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 x Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (20-25): S Edmunds (23 wins from 64 runners, 36%) runs ILITCH Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N King (3 wins from 6 runners, 50%) runs BREEZETHROUGHLIFE

Longest Traveller: MAHON FALLS trained by K Price, Llanigon, 217 miles.

1 ILITCH (FR) (36) 21-4520 BF 8 12-2

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Anadara (FR) Charlie Hammond J

O Edmunds Racing Club Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T

B Mr Ludovic Fleury Oakman Group PLC, Science Supplements S

TIMEFORM VIEW Finished last season on the up with success at Fontwell. Shaped as if another win may not be far away when chasing home a thriving sort at Doncaster (3m, soft) in January but found to have bled when well beaten at Warwick last month. The stable won this race last year TFRHHHII BHA112

2 BREEZETHROUGHLIFE (IRE) (31) 3152P5 C 5 12-0

Br B g Ice Breeze - Lady Germany (IRE) Jack Quinlan J

O Mark Harrod & Nicky George Neil King, Burderop T

B Mrs P. Prendergast Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a successful start for Neil King in 2 1/2m course maiden hurdle in October. 3m Doncaster second in December shows he can be competitive in handicaps. Has run poorly twice since but it’s possible a recent breathing operation and a return to Fakenham could spark a revival. TFRHHHII BHA110

3 TROPICAL SPEED (IRE) (137) 3124P1 D 7 11-12

Br B g Lucky Speed (IRE) - Tropical Ocean (IRE) Chad Bament (7) J

O Mr Steven Roger Brewer Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T

B Edward Ryan Funnel Fuel S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdle winner for Olly Murphy and struck at the fourth time of asking for Andy Irvine in 23f Lingfield handicap in November Claims if returning from a break in similar form. TFRHHHII BHA108

4 MAHON FALLS (IRE) (15) 262233 5 11-11

Br B m Buck’s Boum (FR) - Dreams And Songs Shane Quinlan (3) J

O E.W.Lewis & Katy Price Racing Katy Price, Llanigon T

B Mr K. D. Cotter Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in a bumper and maiden hurdles but the form is only modest. Left Willie Mullins and off 4 months, well below par when remote third of 4 at Ascot (19f) 15 days ago. Steps up in trip now handicapping for the first time. TFRHHIII BHA107

5 RIALANNAH (IRE) (16) P2P2P-5 7 11-11

Br Ch m Mount Nelson - Brixen (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J

O Mr R Peters and Mr T Ford Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T

B Mr Tom Ford Brown & Brown S

TIMEFORM VIEW Now 0-15 over hurdles but did shape with promise on last month’s first outing for new yard after a year off at Uttoxeter, racing with plenty of zest in front and briefly clear before tying up on the run-in. This might be her day. TFRHHHHH BHA107

6 ALAN BRESIL (GB) (15) 344505 6 11-9

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Smuglin Harry Reed J

O Nick Scholfield Racing Club Nick Scholfield, Lambourn T

B R. F. Broad

TIMEFORM VIEW Stoutly-bred gelding who has yet to seriously threaten in a handicap and might find this test a little on the sharp side.

TFRHHIII BHA105

B Breeder S Sponsor

7 RABY MERE (FR) (20) 245441 C 7 11-2

Br B g Night Wish (GER) - My Fair Lady (FR) Lewis Stones (3) J

O C J Underwood and Caroline Fryer Caroline Fryer, Wymondham T B SARL Neustrian Associates

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner for Olly Murphy and back to form out of blue for new yard in refitted cheekpieces (retained) when springing a 28/1 surprise in 3m Southwell handicap last month. Claims if the headgear continues to do the trick.

TFRHHHHI BHA98

8 THE WISE TRAVELLER (IRE) (7) 14000P 10 10-12

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Butterfly Betty (IRE) Jamie Gambin (7) J

O Yen Hall Farm Racing Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T

B Mr Nigel Peters

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW 25/1 winner of 25f Plumpton handicap on reappearance in September but has been largely below par since, including back at Plumpton on his recent return from a break.

2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

TFRHHIII BHA94

Blinkers worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2. Stewards Note: ILITCH: Following its run on 8/3/2026 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-2 Raby Mere (FR), 9-2 Tropical Speed (IRE), 5-1 Rialannah (IRE), 6-1 Ilitch (FR), 8-1 Breezethroughlife (IRE), 12-1 Mahon Falls (IRE), 14-1 Alan Bresil (GB), 16-1 The Wise Traveller (IRE) THE TIMEFORM VIEW RIALANNAH shaped a good bit better than fifth suggests on her Uttoxeter stable debut and is taken to build on that and strike at the second time of asking for Lucy Wadham. Recent Southwell scorer Raby Mere may give her most to do ahead of Breezethroughlife.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RIALANNAH (IRE) 2.RABY MERE (FR) 3.BREEZETHROUGHLIFE (IRE)

Representatives of Racing TV will kindly present mementos to the winning owners. Raceday Experience Guests will judge and present a prize of £50 to the person in charge of the best turned out horse.

Colours No Horse
Colours No Horse

SECOND RACE 3.10

The Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Mares’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5) (Queen Boudicca Mares’ Chase Series Qualifier)

for five yrs old and upwards mares x Total prize fund £7000 x Declared Runners 5 Owners Prize Money 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (20-25): C Williams (7 wins from 49 runners, 14%) runs FORTUNEFAVORSDBOLD Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Leeson (1 win from 2 runners, 50%) runs ANNIE NAIL

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

1 MOVIDDY (IRE) (21) 50P332 D 10 12-0

Br B m Urban Poet (USA) - Killiney Gold (IRE) Jack Hogan J

O NoelFehilyRacingSyndicate & MissJWignall Noel Williams, Blewbury T

B Donal Brazil Noel Williams Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Third in similar races over 21f here this winter Beaten 23 lengths when second of 4 in 25f Wincanton handicap 3 weeks ago. First-time blinkers replace her regular cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA97

2 GILBERTINA (GB) (12) 54P434 9 11-13

Br B m Universal (IRE) - Saaboog

O Mrs Marina Kent

S Sponsor

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FORTUNEFAVORSDBOLD (IRE) 2.ANNIE NAIL (IRE) 3.MOVIDDY (IRE)

RESULTS

Tom Midgley (3) J

Nick Kent, Brigg T

B Newstead Priory Stud Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd. S

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 15 runs since her last win in 2024, which came over hurdles. Best effort over fences when third at Newcastle last month but let down by her jumping when a well-held fourth at Southwell 12 days ago. First attempt over 3m. TFRHHIII BHA96

3 FORTUNEFAVORSDBOLD (IRE) (22) 3-23F22 D 8 11-13

Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Consuelita Jack Tudor J

O All Stars Sports Racing Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B Mr Richard Busher Dodson and Horrell S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t hit the target for a while but she runs more good races than bad ones, including placed on all 4 completed starts this season. Can resume winning ways. TFRHHHHH BHA96

4 ANNIE NAIL (IRE) (7) 602631 C 9 10-5

Br Ch m Doyen (IRE) - Castletown Girl

Oscar Palmer (7) J

O Mr P. Long Tracey Leeson, Towcester T

B Sunnyhill Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 21f course chase last May and back to winning ways in a 23.5f hurdle here a week ago. Runs off the same mark back chasing so ought to go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA74

5 BALLYGELLY (IRE) (28) 0P1P-U5 CD 8 10-4

Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Indian Love (FR) Lilly Pinchin J

O Mrs M. J. Wilson Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham T

B C.A.F.R.E Enniskellen Campus Coombs Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Wide-margin winner of a match race in this contest last year and might have landed a second C&D success in October but for a late unseat (length ahead at time). Well beaten on recent return from a 5-month break but she might be sharper with the outing behind her TFRHHHII BHA73

2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Blinkers worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-4 Fortunefavorsdbold (IRE), 9-4 Annie Nail (IRE), 5-1 Moviddy (IRE), 7-1 Gilbertina (GB), 16-1 Ballygelly (IRE)

THE TIMEFORM VIEW FORTUNEFAVORSDBOLD is taken to gain reward for some good efforts in defeat this season. Last week’s course hurdle winner Annie Nail can give her most to do.

Representatives from Weatherbys will kindly present mementoes to the winning owners and will also judge and present a prize of £50 to the person in charge of the best turned out horse.

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Two Race preview from Weatherbys

Weatherbyssponsor tworacesonthis afternoon’scard, startingwiththe Weatherbysnhstallions. co.ukMares’Handicap Chase,inwhichNoel Williams’Moviddy headstheweights.She ranwellhereinJanuary buthasonlywononce from16startsasa chaser.

Fortunefavorsdbold has been in consistent form this season

ChristianWilliams’ Fortunefavorsdbold alsodoesn’twintoo oftenbuthasbeen inconsistentform thisseasonandthis isatrackatwhich theWelshtrainerhas saddledmorewinners thananywhereelse (21winnersfrom98 runners).

Oftheremainder,Annie Nailarrivesingood form,havingwonover hurdlesatthetrackjust aweekago.

The109-ratedJamada setsthestandard inthepenultimate race,theWeatherbys Design&PrintMaiden

Hurdle,forOllyMurphy, anothertrainerwitha goodwinratioatthe track(48winnersfrom 192runnershereat Fakenham).

ThesonofAffiniseawas agoodgroundbumper winnerinIrelandwhen trainedbyJohnQueally andhasfinished runner-upontwoofhis fourstartsoverhurdles.

SenseOfReasonis rated105afterjust threestartssince switchingcodesandhe has2½lengthstofind withJamadaontheir meetingatLingfield fromearlierinthe campaign.

Crackalackinwas abetterFlathorse thanSenseOfReason accordingtotheratings (currentlyrated70)and hestayedwellwhen winningahandicap atLingfieldover1m4f. 2maroundFakenham shouldsuitandhe representsthein-form stableofDrRichard Newland&JamieInsole, althoughthisishisfirst startonturf.

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THIRD RACE 3.40

The Woodfordes

Mares’

Novices’

Limited Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)

for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund

£7000 x Declared Runners 4 Owners Prize Money 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (20-25): O Murphy (17 wins from 53 runners, 32%) runs NATUS VINCERE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (8 wins from 34 runners, 24%) runs NATUS VINCERE Longest Traveller: HONEY I’M GOOD trained by C Williams, LLancarfan, 287 miles.

Colours No Horse Age st-lb

1

NATUS VINCERE (IRE) (29) 550-512 BF 7 11-12

Br B m No Risk At All (FR) - Khazina (FR) Sean Bowen J

O Oliver Jack Murphy Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Joseph Ryan Betano S

TIMEFORM VIEW Positive start for Olly Murphy, winning 2 1/2m Huntingdon handicap (heavy) in February and second at Market Rasen since. Leaves the impression this longer trip could suit and she’s the call after a breathing operation. TFRHHHHH BHA92

2 DARTMOUTH ROSE (GB) (20) 214341 C 6 11-8

Br B m Dartmouth - Iconic Rose Jack Quinlan J

O The Stablemates Matt Crawley, Newmarket T

B The Stablemates Cottage Memories S

TIMEFORM VIEW Close second over C&D last June before going one better over 2 1/2m here 4 months later. Responded well to first-time cheekpieces (retained) and being asked to go from the front when landing a second career win at Southwell last month. 7lb rise to overcome. TFRHHHHI BHA88

3 HONEY I’M GOOD (IRE) (68) 12332-6 10 11-0

Br B m Califet (FR) - Hopeful Gleam (IRE) Miss Eleanor Williams (7) J

O Mrs C. Williams Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan T

B Mrs Margaret Platt

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed handicap chase at Stratford in August 2024. Held her form well for the remainder of last season and entitled to have needed her comeback run (after 15 months off) over hurdles at Sedgefield in February. On a career-low mark. TFRHHIII BHA80

4 SILVER GALE (IRE) (18) 3-00003 5 10-11

Br Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - The Millers Tale (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J

O Mr Neil Lewis Katy Price, Llanigon T

B Mr H. Fowler Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Best effort over hurdles when third of 7 on 3 1/4m Warwick handicap debut 18 days ago, looking suited to the longer trip. Needs to build on that now. TFRHHHII BHA77

2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-4 Natus Vincere (IRE), 2-1 Dartmouth Rose (GB), 9-2 Silver Gale (IRE), 14-1 Honey I’m Good (IRE)

THE TIMEFORM VIEW NATUS VINCERE was beaten at short odds at Market Rasen 4 weeks ago but should make no mistake this time. Last month’s Southwell scorer Dartmouth Rose can give her most to think about.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

BR Breeding J Jockey

O Owner T Trainer

B Breeder S Sponsor

RESULTS

(IRE)

Representatives from Woodfordes will kindly present mementoes to the winning owners and will also judge and present a prize of £50 to the person in charge of the best turned out horse.

FOURTH RACE 4.10

The Woodfordes Supports Dereham Meeting Point Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 x Declared Runners 4 Owners Prize Money 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (20-25): C Williams (7 wins from 49 runners, 14%) runs PRINCE CLENI Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Scholfield (2 wins from 10 runners, 20%) runs SLANEY OPERA Longest Traveller: ESPERTI trained by D Rees, Haverfordwest, 339 miles.

1 SLANEY OPERA (IRE) (17) 1-301P2 8 12-0

Br Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Miss Opera Harry Reed J

O Mr J. Camm Nick Scholfield, Lambourn T

B Joseph Smiddy Nick Scholfield Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a Kelso hunter and showed much improved form on second start for Ruth Jefferson when landing 11-runner handicap chase at Sedgefield in January. Heavy defeat next time but back on his game when second at Wetherby (3m) and this marathon trip should be within range for another new yard. TFRHHHHH BHA101

2 ESPERTI (IRE) (18) 211P52 9 11-2

Br B g Presenting - Elsie (IRE)

O Toni & Dai

B Ms Helga Moore

Sean Bowen J

David Rees, Haverfordwest T

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful 3 times over fences in 2025 and ridden to preserve stamina, he got 31f well when runner-up at Chepstow 3 weeks ago, taking second late on. Repeat will see him bang there. TFRHHHHI BHA89

3 PRINCE CLENI (FR) (26) 4-FP25U 8 10-9

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Cleni River (FR) Jack Tudor J

O Daffodil Racing Cleni Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B S.C.E.A de La Metairie Dodson and Horrell S

TIMEFORM VIEW All 3 career victories over 3m at Southwell. After 5 months off, looked rusty when fifth of 7 in handicap at the same C&D in February and while he went with much more zest at Hereford a month later, his jumping failed the test, unseating rider late on. TFRHHHII BHA82

4 BLACKACRE (GB) (175) 115442 7 10-6

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Tullow Tonic (IRE) Conor Ring J

O BAYTREE Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan T

B Tom Weston

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a double at Newton Abbot over 3 1/4m in August. Looked hard work without the headgear when second of 3 at Plumpton when last seen in October but he resumes back on his correct mark.

TFRHHHII BHA79

2025: STORMIN CROSSGALES (IRE) 8 10 8 Robert Dunne 10-11 (Charles & Adam Pogson) 2 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

PROBABLE S.P.’s 13-8 Slaney Opera (IRE), 9-4 Esperti (IRE), 9-2 Blackacre (GB), 11-2 Prince Cleni (FR)

THE TIMEFORM VIEW SLANEY OPERA remains pretty low mileage as a stayer under Rules and having joined an up-and-coming stable, he looks the answer A repeat of Esperti’s latest second at Chepstow will likely ensure that he’s the chief threat.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SLANEY OPERA (IRE) 2.ESPERTI (IRE) 3.PRINCE CLENI (FR)

RESULTS

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FIFTH RACE 4.40

The Weatherbys Design & Print Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)

for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 x Declared Runners 4 Owners Prize Money 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (20-25): O Murphy (17 wins from 53 runners, 32%) runs JAMADA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (8 wins from 34 runners, 24%) runs JAMADA

Longest Traveller: CRACKALACKIN trained by Dr R Newland & J Insole, Droitwich, 161 miles.

1 JAMADA (IRE) (52) 01-2523

6 11-6

Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Sounds of Thunder Sean Bowen J

O Mick Fitzgerald Racing Syndicate 4 Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Godfrey Moylan Betano S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who was runner-up for the second time over hurdles in 18-runner 2m maiden at Lingfield in January, sticking to his task. Seemed to get bogged down in the mud at Ffos Las a month later so much better expected here. TFRHHHHH BHA109

2 SENSE OF REASON (GB) (54) 440 5 11-6

Br B g Iffraaj - Sensibility Tom Cannon J

O BCCS Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T

B Promenade Bloodstock Limited Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner who showed promise when fourth first 2 over hurdles during the winter, his jumping showing he’s still learning. Needs to cast aside a heavy defeat on handicap debut in February, though.

TFRHHHHI BHA105

3 SOMKIYR (FR) (28) 55P66 5 11-6

Br B g Zarak (FR) - Soriya (FR) Freddie Mitchell (3) J

O Adrian Lewers & Dan Shaw Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T

B Haras de S.A Aga Khan Scea Funnel Fuel S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form on the Flat in France but it’s hard to be confident based on what he’s shown over hurdles to date. TFRHHIII BHA74

4 CRACKALACKIN (IRE) (34) 4 10-12

Br B g Cracksman - Azalee (GER)

Luke Scott (3) J

O Urloxhey Racing Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T

B Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Abbreviate (2 1/2m winner), stayed 25f. Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/2m), below form last time. Cheekpieces on for hurdles debut in what is an ordinary contest. TFRHHHII BHA2025: AUNTIE MAGGIE (IRE) 6 10 10 Jonathan Burke EVENS (Alastair Ralph) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Stewards Note: SENSE OF REASON: Following its run on 18/2/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.CRACKALACKIN: Following its run on 10/3/2026 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly

PROBABLE S.P.’s 10-11 Jamada (IRE), 9-4 Sense of Reason (GB), 9-2 Crackalackin (IRE), 66-1 Somkiyr (FR)

THE TIMEFORM VIEW Conditions will be in JAMADA’s favour given his strong-travelling style and this looks an excellent opportunity for him to open his hurdles account. Sense of Reason will probably provide most resistance unless Crackalackin takes to this new discipline immediately

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JAMADA (IRE) 2.SENSE OF REASON 3.CRACKALACKIN (IRE)

BR Breeding J Jockey

O Owner T Trainer

B Breeder S Sponsor

RESULTS

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SIXTH RACE 5.10

The Sandcliff Cromer “Grassroots” Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 5) (For The Turner Trophy)

for maiden five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £5000 x Declared Runners 4 Owners Prize Money 1st £2231, 2nd £1116, 3rd £558, 4th £279. (Penalty Value £2566.50)

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (20-25): E Turner (5 wins from 19 runners, 26%) runs MISTER SPLASH Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K Morgan (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs ON LOVERS WALK Longest Traveller: ROYAL CAVE trained by T W Fife, Northallerton, 194 miles.

Colours No Horse Age st-lb

1 CHAPELIER (IRE) (10) P4UP2-3 D 14 12-0

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Ersa (IRE) Miss Ellie Holder (7) J

O Mr John Whyte John Whyte, Beccles T

H Waveney Harriers & Norfolk Harriers

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner but a well-held third in that code at the beginning of the month and this 14-y-o returns to Rules (where he’s winless) for the first time since 2022. TFRHHHII BHA82

2 MISTER SPLASH (IRE) (10) 451-311 D 9 12-0

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Presenting Chaos (IRE) Mr Paddy Barlow (3) J

O Mr B. Turner E. Turner, Ampton T

H Suffolk

TIMEFORM VIEW Well bred but just fair form over hurdles for Evan Williams in 2021/22. Has enjoyed success between the flags since, adding to tally in a match 2 weeks ago. Major claims if coping with regulation fences under Rules.

TFRHHHHI BHA100

3 ON LOVERS WALK (IRE) (7) 6234P1 D 9 12-0

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Hollygrove Samba (IRE) Miss Meisha Micklewright (7) J

O Miss Kelly Morgan Kelly Morgan, Waltham on the Wolds T

H Belvoir

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair chaser (at up to 2 3/4m) in Ireland for Ross O’Sullivan, albeit he failed to win a race. Point form rather in and out but he did win a week ago and he sets the standard here. TFRHHHHH BHA114

4 ROYAL CAVE (IRE) (16) 0-P5614 D 7 11-7

Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - St Maxime (IRE) Miss Natasha Cookson (7) J

O Mrs Amy Fife Tom Fife, Northallerton T

H Hurworth

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden handicap hurdler for Christopher David Timmons in Ireland. Did win a point on her penultimate start but was last of 4 finishers 2 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA100

2025: GOOD SOURCE (IRE) 8 11 9 Mr Rupert Stearn 5-1 (E Turner) 6 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.

PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-8 On Lovers Walk (IRE), 13-8 Mister Splash (IRE), 6-1 Royal Cave (IRE), 10-1 Chapelier (IRE)

THE TIMEFORM VIEW ON LOVERS WALK warmed up for this with a point win a week ago and this looks a good opportunity for him to shed his maiden status under Rules. Mister Splash’s record between the flags marks him down as the obvious threat.

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