Fakenham Racecard - Monday 4th May by Weatherbys

FIRST RACE 2.18

The Each The Nook

Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)

for novice 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) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (20-25): D Skelton (19 wins from 53 runners, 36%) runs DREAM’S KA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (11 wins from 28 runners, 39%) runs DREAM’S KA Longest Traveller: CAN U FEEL IT trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 268 miles.

1 CAN U FEEL IT (IRE) (15) 500005- 5 12-0

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Can U Imagine (IRE) Jack Tudor J

O Encore Racing Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B J. O’Keeffe Dodson and Horrell S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame on second of 2 starts in Irish points. Only modest form over hurdles, including beaten 16 lengths when ﬁfth of 13 on 19f Stratford handicap debut 15 days ago. Has a ﬁrst-time hood added to tongue tie now. Early days but needs improvement. TFRHHHII BHA96

2 RISK IT ALL (FR) (28) 320223- 5 11-13

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Popin’s Du Berlais (FR) Caoilin Quinn J

O Mr Harry Redknapp and Mr Gary Moore Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Haras de Montaigu

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up over 2m here and at Plumpton earlier this year but latest third back at Plumpton was a bit disappointing. Tries a longer trip now. TFRHHHII BHA95

3 TONY JOE (IRE) (69) 3/143P0- 6 11-10

Br Br g Westerner - Dara Supreme (IRE) Jack Andrews J

O Mr D. P. Constable Tom Ellis, Rugby T

B Mr D.P Constable

TIMEFORM VIEW Hexham bumper winner in October Well held in 3 novice hurdles (remote third over C&D first occasion) but could prove a different proposition in handicaps back from a 10-week break (had breathing operation). Market confidence would look significant for in-form stable. TFRHHHHH BHA92

4 CURIOUS MRS FOX (GB) (20) 43- 5 11-10

Br B m Dragon Dancer - Crimson Skies (IRE) Joshua Thompson (5) J

O The Red and White Stripes David Thompson, Darlington T

B John Joseph Davies

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden on the Flat but has shown an aptitude for hurdling when reaching the frame in mares maidens at Newcastle and Market Rasen this spring. Handicap debut. TFRHHHII BHA92

5 POTTERSMATTYEEEHAA (GB) (29) 543244- 5 11-6

Br B g Time Test - Potters Lady Jane Jack Quinlan J

O Mrs J. May Matt Crawley, Newmarket T

B Mrs J. May

TIMEFORM VIEW Hit the frame for the ﬁfth consecutive handicap start when fourth of 9 at Plumpton (2 1/4m, good to soft) 29 days ago. Won’t need to pull out much more for ﬁrst-time cheekpieces. TFRHHHHI BHA88

6 EPHYRA (GB) (29) 50562P- 5 11-1

Br B m Camelot - Corinthian Girl (IRE) Freddie Mitchell (3) J

O Mr John H W Finch & Jokulhlaup Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T

B Clearwater Stud Funnel Fuel S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden who ran one of her better races when second of 6 over 21f at Plumpton in March but ran no sort of race back there over Easter Cheekpieces go on. TFRHHIII BHA83

BR Breeding J Jockey

O Owner T Trainer

B Breeder S Sponsor

7 DREAM’S KA (FR) (29) 35500- 4 11-0

Br B g Karaktar (IRE) - Dulci d’Un Regard (FR) Tristan Durrell J

O Mr J. Fyffe Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Gregory El Baz, Mouloud Drif JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed potential in ﬁrst 2 hurdle starts but hasn’t threatened in 2 handicaps this spring, including with a tongue tie added at Plumpton (2 1/4m, good to soft) 4 weeks ago. Still early days for top stable but others arrive with more pressing claims. TFRHHHII BHA90

8 PATH OF STARS (FR) (29) 43P343- 5 10-4

Br B or Br m Masar (IRE) - Amelia May Benjamin Macey (5) J

O Simon & Christine Prout Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B S.C.E.A. Le Haras D’Haspel We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden who ran up to her best when third of 8 in handicap at Plumpton (21f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Has experience around here and each-way claims. TFRHHHII BHA72

2025: RABY MERE (FR) 6 11 8 Joshua Bryan 4-7 (Olly Murphy) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5, 6. Hood worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3. PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-2 Risk It All (FR), Pottersmattyeeehaa (GB), 5-1 Path of Stars (FR), 8-1 Dream’s Ka (FR), 10-1 Curious Mrs Fox (GB), 11-1 Tony Joe (IRE), 12-1 Can U Feel It (IRE), 16-1 Ephyra (GB)

THE TIMEFORM VIEW TONY JOE could do better now handicapping with his winning bumper form in mind and gets the vote for his in-form stable. Pottersmattyeehaa is the danger, ahead of Path of Stars.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TONY JOE (IRE) 2.POTTERSMATTYEEEHAA 3.PATH OF STARS (FR)

RESULTS

Representatives of The Nook (EACH) will present mementos 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.

HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD

The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) has allocated £77.1m in prize money for 2026.

Since 2000 HBLB has invested £1.5bn in prize money to support the British horseracing industry.

Colours No Horse

SECOND RACE 2.53

The Norfolk Wildlife Trust Centenary Mares’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (Queen Boudicca Mares’ Chase Series

Qualifier)

(GBB

Race)

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards mares x Total prize fund £12500 x Declared Runners 5 Owners Prize Money 1st £5049, 2nd £2524, 3rd £1263, 4th £631, 5th £315. (Penalty Value £6601.25)

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (20-25): Dr R Newland & J Insole (11 wins from 57 runners, 19%) runs MOONLIT POTTER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Snowden (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs SHE IS FOR ME BOYS Longest Traveller: GOTTHEREINTHEEND trained by R L Llewellyn, Swindon, 174 miles.

No Horse

1 SHE IS FOR ME BOYS (GB) (20) 110333- 7 12-0

Br B m Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Bet Davis (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J

O Mrs K. B. Gunn Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Miss S. J. Turner BetVictor S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Fontwell hurdle winner who made a successful start to her chase career at Kempton last November Disappointed on her next 2 outings but back on form when third at Warwick (2m, good to soft) and Market Rasen (21f, good) on her last 2 outings. Leading claims down in grade. TFRHHHHH BHA110

2 GOTTHEREINTHEEND (IRE) (37) 25/1014- CD 7 11-11

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

O Martin Redman & Maurice Thomas Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T

B Mrs Deborah Hobson

TIMEFORM VIEW Switch to front-running tactics worked the oracle when opening hurdles account at Market Rasen on Boxing Day. Back on song after a breathing operation when making winning chase debut over C&D in March. Only a remote fourth at Stratford a fortnight later but better can be expected back at Fakenham. TFRHHHHI BHA107

3 BEST WOMEN (IRE) (28) 211//302- 7 11-5

Br Gr m Reliable Man - Orion Best (FR) Bryan Carver J

O Mr A. M. Hales Alex Hales, Edgecote T

B Haras de Chevotel Winwood Construction UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler/chaser in France, ending her time there with pair of claiming chase wins in late 2023. Best effort over hurdles since returning from long absence for new yard when 2 3/4 lengths second to Annie Nail in 23f course handicap on Easter Monday. Claims if in same form back over fences. TFRHHHII BHA101

4 MOONLIT POTTER (GB) (18) 6/43P2U- 8 11-1

Br B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Susie Potter Luke Scott (3) J

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

B James & Jean Potter Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Overall profile is disappointing, finishing a well-beaten second over 3m at Huntingdon at the beginning of April. Going with zest in first-time blinkers (retained) when unseating seventh at Hereford (25f) 18 days ago but others more persuasive on balance. TFRHHHII BHA97

5 ANNIE NAIL (IRE) (21) 026312- CD 9 10-2

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 this race 12 months ago and added a course hurdle win under Oscar Palmer on Easter Monday. Another ﬁne effort here when second in 3m chase 3 weeks ago. Ought to give her running again but is 9lb out of the handicap. TFRHHHII BHA75

2025: ANNIE NAIL (IRE) 8 9 13 Tabitha Worsley 9-4 (Tracey Leeson) 5 ran

Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-8 She Is For Me Boys (GB), 7-2 Moonlit Potter (GB), 6-1 Gotthereintheend (IRE), Best Women (IRE), 9-1 Annie Nail (IRE)

THE TIMEFORM VIEW SHE IS FOR ME BOYS ran well in a stronger race over this trip at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago and is hard to get away from. Gotthereintheend might be the danger

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SHE IS FOR ME BOYS 2.GOTTHEREINTHEEND

RESULTS

Representatives of The Norfolk Wildlife Trust will present mementos 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.

THIRD RACE 3.28

The Heritage House

Mares’ Maiden Hurdle Race (Class

3) (GBB Race)

for maiden four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares x Total prize fund £15000 x Declared Runners 7 Owners Prize Money 1st £6260, 2nd £3131, 3rd £1565, 4th £783. (Penalty Value £8169)

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (20-25): J Owen (20 wins from 79 runners, 25%) runs BLUE’S SECRET GEM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (12 wins from 45 runners, 27%) runs BLUE’S SECRET GEM Longest Traveller: JOHNNY’S BELLE trained by B Murphy, Ireland.

1 BLUE’S SECRET GEM (IRE) (28) 43- 5 11-6

Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Aintnosanityclause (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Mr Darren Price James Owen, Newmarket T

B Mr Martin Cahalan Retraining of Racehorses S

7 MIGHTY FLEUR (GB) (30) 222502- 6 11-6

Br B m Scorpion (IRE) - Big Time Billy (IRE) Sean Bowen J O Big Time Billy Racing Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T

B John Bryan Big Time Billy Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in bumpers at Plumpton and over 2m here in recent months. Hurdle debut.

TFRHHIII BHA-

2 JOHNNY’S BELLE (IRE) (22) 12345- 6 11-6

Br B m Malinas (GER) - Oh Deja Vu (IRE) Alex Chadwick (3) J

O Mr A. Evans Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin T

B Kilfeacle Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown ability in a bumper and 2 maidens hurdles this spring but likely more one for staying handicaps after this. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 KERNIE D’AIRY (FR) (40) 10/2- 6 11-6

Br B m It’s Gino (GER) - Purda d’Airy (FR) Gavin Sheehan J

O RC VIP Syndicate X Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B S.C.E.A. de La Vallee De L’Orne

TIMEFORM VIEW Purchased for £155,000 after winning a French bumper Well held in Newbury listed bumper for new yard in February 2025 but more like it when second on 2 1/2m Hereford hurdle debut (good to soft) 13 months later Open to progress. TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 LADIES DAY (IRE) (25) 1/32220- 5 11-6

Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Maryann (IRE) Jack Andrews J

O Eventmasters Racing Tom Ellis, Rugby T

B Mr Charles Walsh Eventmasters Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back on song after a short break when second of 8 in 3m Haydock handicap (good) last month, only a neck down when hampered ﬁnal 50yds. Leading form claims back in a maiden/down in trip with cheekpieces added. TFRHHHHH BHA110

2025: BACK IN THE BAY (IRE) 6 11 1 Mr Alex Chadwick 9-2 (James Owen) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Stewards Note: KERNIE D’AIRY: Following its run on 25/3/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. MERELY A DETAIL: Following its run on 19/4/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

PROBABLE S.P.’s 9-4 Mighty Fleur (GB), 10-3 Kernie d’Airy (FR), 5-1 Merely A Detail (GB), 6-1 Lady Kara (GB), 13-2 Ladies Day (IRE), 25-1 Blue’s Secret Gem (IRE), 66-1 Johnny’s Belle (IRE)

THE TIMEFORM VIEW MIGHTY FLEUR was unlucky not to go very close at Haydock and this could be the day it all comes together Kernie d’Airy and Ladies Day are the dangers.

RESULTS

TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start in point bumpers and fair form when runner-up 3 times in bumpers under Rules. Predictably found a Grade 2 at the recent Aintree Grand National meeting too much but respected now hurdling at a realistic level for her in-form Tom Ellis.

Representatives of Heritage House will present mementos 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.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 LADY KARA (GB) (15) 322442- 5 11-6

Br Gr m Kapgarde (FR) - Karalee (FR) Luke Scott (3) J

O Upton House Stud Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T

B Dr R. D. P. Newland Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers and similar standard over hurdles, returning from a 5-month break to ﬁnish second in 2m Stratford maiden (good to soft) 15 days ago. Back up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA105

6 MERELY A DETAIL (GB) (15) 0/23343- 5 11-6

Br B m Falco (USA) - Mere Detail (IRE) Jonathan Burke J

O Mrs Nicola Bulgin

B Nicola Bulgin

Toby Bulgin, Lambourn T

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper scorer who has shown similar form when in the frame all 5 runs over hurdles, ﬁnishing third (Lady Kara second) in 2m Stratford maiden (good to soft) 15 days ago. Might be vulnerable for win purposes again unless improving for the longer trip. TFRHHHII BHA105

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FOURTH RACE 4.03

The Norfolk Community Foundation David Keith Memorial Veterans’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2) (Leg 5 Of The Stayers’ Veterans’ Chase Series Qualifier)

for ten yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £30000 x Declared Runners 7 Owners Prize Money 1st £11925, 2nd £5961, 3rd £2982, 4th £1491, 5th £744, 6th £372. (Penalty Value £15609)

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (20-25): S Humphrey (9 wins from 56 runners, 16%) runs MARS HARPER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Honeyball (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs LORD BADDESLEY

Weightwatcher: HANG IN THERE won off a handicap mark of 155, his rating is now down 6lb to 149. Longest Traveller: TIME TO BITE trained by C Honour, Ashburton, 315 miles.

1 HANG IN THERE (IRE) (19) 001534- D 12 12-0

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Jaldemosa (FR) Gavin Sheehan J

O Tim Syder & Andrew Gemmell Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B Mr Daniel Furini Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won his ﬁrst veterans chase at Chepstow (3m) in October Creditable third in his next one at Newbury (3 1/4m) in February. Lacklustre display when remote fourth at Haydock last month but may fare a lot better back in a veterans event. TFRHHHHI BHA149

2 MARS HARPER (GB) (57) 0/00306- 10 11-0

Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Kizzy May (IRE) Jamie Gambin (7) J

O Shooting Stars Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T

B Mr Dermot Rogers

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful but inconsistent chaser for Gordon Elliott. Off 5 months, offered little in 3 1/4m Warwick handicap hurdle for Sarah Humphrey 8 weeks ago. A recent breathing operation needs to help spark a revival back chasing. TFRHHIII BHA135

3 NUMITOR (GB) (18) P/PP4P1- D 12 10-13

Br Gr g Schiaparelli (GER) - Just Popsy Sean Bowen J

O Mr Paul G. Jacobs and Wetumpka Racing Heather Main, Wantage T

B Mr & Mrs James Main

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Down in weights and back to form to win a 21f Hereford handicap (good) 18 days ago. Retains plenty of handicapping scope off 4lb higher with Champion Jockey Sean Bowen taking the reins. TFRHHHHI BHA134

4 HOLD YOUR FORT (IRE) (19) 314U12- D 10 10-9

Br B g El Salvador (IRE) - Spirit of Youth (IRE) Freddie Gingell J

O Mr J. Rees Debra Hamer, Carmarthen T

B Philip Rothwell

B Breeder S Sponsor

7 TIME TO BITE (IRE) (22) 114132- 11 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 Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Five chase wins since March 2025. Also took advantage of his lower hurdle mark at Exeter (23f, good) in October and nearly added another hurdle win at Wincanton (21f) last month. May be vulnerable to stronger stayers in this. TFRHHHII BHA121

2025: LE MILOS 10 11 13 Harry Skelton 9-4 (Dan Skelton) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 2. Stewards Note: HANG IN THERE: Following its run on 15/4/2026 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.

PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-2 Hold Your Fort (IRE), 11-4 Numitor (GB), 6-1 Hang In There (IRE), 7-1 Time To Bite (IRE), 12-1 Mars Harper (GB), 14-1 Lord Baddesley (IRE), 20-1 Kitty’s Light (GB)

THE TIMEFORM VIEW HOLD YOUR FORT has never been better and can add another veterans handicap to his tally Hereford winner Numitor could be the danger, although Hang In There is expected to bounce back to form in this company TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HOLD YOUR FORT (IRE) 2.NUMITOR 3.HANG IN THERE (IRE)

RESULTS

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a third win of last season when seeing off 2 rivals at Ascot (3m) in March. Even better form when second (Hang In There well behind in fourth) at Haydock (3 1/4m, good to soft) 19 days ago. Should go well again. TFRHHHHH BHA130

5 KITTY’S LIGHT (GB) (471) 0/60P05/- D 10 10-6

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Daraiyna (FR) Jack Tudor J

O R J Bedford & All Stars Sports Racing Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B The Daraiyna Syndicate Dodson and Horrell S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scottish National/bet 365 Gold Cup hero in 2022/23. Also an excellent ﬁfth in the 2024 Grand National but struggled badly in the 2024/25 season and best watched back from 15 months off unless the betting vibes are strong. TFRHHIII BHA127

6 LORD BADDESLEY (IRE) (30) 3/13650- 11 10-2

Br B or Br g Doyen (IRE) - Tropical Ocean (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Edward Ryan geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning return in 3-runner handicap chase at Newbury (2 1/2m) in November but has found things tougher since, never threatening when seventh of 17 in 2 1/2m Haydock veterans race over Easter Needs ﬁrst-time cheekpieces (added to regular tongue tie) to spark a revival now back up in trip. TFRHHIII BHA122

Representatives of the Norfolk Community Foundation will present the David Keith Trophy and mementos to the winning owners. They will also judge and present a prize of £50 to the person in charge of the best turned out horse.

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FIFTH RACE 4.38

The Chestnut Group Norfolk National Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) (GBB Race)

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000 x Declared Runners 10 Owners Prize Money 1st £9938, 2nd £4968, 3rd £2485, 4th £1243, 5th £620, 6th £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50)

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (20-25): P Nicholls (9 wins from 15 runners, 60%) runs WICKED THOUGHTS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (4 wins from 18 runners, 22%) runs WICKED THOUGHTS

Longest Traveller: ESPERTI trained by D Rees, Haverfordwest, 339 miles.

1 STOLEN SILVER (FR) (16) 4/0P30P- 11 12-2

Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Change Partner (FR) Miss Olive Nicholls (5) J

O Mr Scott Shearsmith & Georgina Nicholls Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle T

B S.C. Snig Elevage

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart chaser at his best but lost his way for Sam Thomas last term and well beaten all 5 outings last season, pulling up in Scottish Grand National on latest. Lots to prove with regular tongue tie left off.

TFRHHIII BHA127

2 STANS THE MAN (IRE) (28) 043612- CD 9 11-12

Br B g Milan - Strong Roe (IRE) Ben Godfrey J

O Having the craic Ella Pickard, Taunton T

B Michael Moakley Tristan Johnson Ltd S

7 ENJOY D’ALLEN (FR) (15) 061202- CD 12 11-4

Br B or Br g Network (GER) - Triple Star (FR) Miss Lily Jones (7) J

O Mr A. P. Jones Neil King, Burderop T B Bruno Vagne

TIMEFORM VIEW Front runner who won twice here towards the end of 2025 (this trip second occasion). Got his head back in front over 3 1/4m at Plumpton in February and creditable runner-up efforts on 2 of 3 starts since. TFRHHHII BHA115

8 NORTHERN POET (IRE) (15) 11PP/P4- D 11 11-4

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Crowning Virtue (IRE) James Davies J

O The Hope Springs Syndicate Nick Gifford, Findon T B David Russell

TIMEFORM VIEW Won this last year and in good back from a break this spring, landing 25f Wincanton handicap in March and creditable second of 10 in Sussex National at Plumpton (3 1/2m, good to soft) 28 days ago. Should make a bold bid to defend his crown.

TFRHHHHI BHA123

3 TOMMIE BEAU (IRE) (28) 045606- CD 11 11-11

Br B g Brian Boru - Bajan Girl (FR) Benjamin Macey (5) J

O Simon & Christine Prout Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Mr William Fox We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner in March 2025. Pulled up on next 3 starts but did take a step back in the right direction with a visor added (retained) when 5 lengths fourth of 6 over 3 1/4m at Plumpton 14 days ago. Has handicapping scope if he can build on that. TFRHHHII BHA115

9 ESPERTI (IRE) (13) 1P5211- CD 9 10-8

Br B g Presenting - Elsie (IRE) Sean Bowen J

O Toni & Dai David Rees, Haverfordwest T

B Ms Helga Moore

TFRHHHII BHA122

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who was second in a chase here and hurdle at Cartmel last May. Below par since but has a reduced mark as a result and latest sixth in the Sussex National at Plumpton with cheekpieces added (retained) was a bit more encouraging.

4 WICKED THOUGHTS (IRE) (25) 1P/1431- 7 11-11

Br Ch g Mahler - Emily’s Princess (IRE) Freddie Gingell J

O Mrs L. Maclennan Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Thomas Norris Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful 3 times over fences in 2025. Backed to winning ways over C&D (good) under Sean Bowen last month and the pair combined to score again at Ffos Las (3m) 8 days later 9lb higher on the hat-trick bid but respected in his current mood. TFRHHHHI BHA105

10 ALWAYS BUSY (IRE) (25) F35P23- 8 10-7

Br B g Westerner - Davids Jewel (IRE) Jack Tudor J

O Mr G. A. Moore

Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B Mr Tom Coughlan Dodson and Horrell S

TIMEFORM VIEW Second Taunton chase success when seeing off 5 rivals over 3 1/2m last month. This 7-y-o is unexposed over this sort of trip and can go well again off only 3lb higher.

TFRHHHHI BHA122

5 PLANNED PARADISE (IRE) (28) 43611P- D10 11-6

Br B g Westerner - Quel Bleu (IRE) Mr J. J. Murphy-Knight (7) J

O The Paradise Mob Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B Mr Cal Flavin Dodson and Horrell S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won marathon handicaps in the mud at Bangor in February and Hexham in March but those exertions possibly caught up with him when pulled up in last month’s Sussex National. Second in this in 2024 and fourth last year TFRHHIII BHA117

6 UNANSWERED PRAYERS (IRE) (28) 555634- 10 11-5

Br B g Ocovango - Fitanga Speed (IRE) Caoilin Quinn J

O The Morestead Pres Partnership Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Kevin Talbot Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW On a losing run and not much encouragement of late to suggest he’s about to end that (seems to be going through the motions a little), once again labouring a long way out when a never-dangerous fourth in the Sussex National. TFRHHIII BHA116

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 3m Southwell handicap chase last May and back in form last twice, latterly 3 1/4 lengths third of 6 to Wicked Thoughts at Taunton (3 1/2m, good), ﬁnishing with running left after mistakes at the last 2. Should go well. TFRHHHHH BHA104

2025: STANS THE MAN (IRE) 8 11 9 Ben Godfrey 5-1 (Ella Pickard) 8 ran

Visor worn by No. 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 6, 7.

Stewards Note: PLANNED PARADISE: Following its run on 6/4/2026 it was reported that the horse ﬁnished lame.

PROBABLE S.P.’s 4-1 Stans The Man (IRE), 5-1 Wicked Thoughts (IRE), 6-1 Enjoy d’Allen (FR), 8-1 Always Busy (IRE), 9-1 Esperti (IRE), 10-1 Tommie Beau (IRE), 11-1 Unanswered Prayers (IRE), 16-1 Planned Paradise (IRE), 20-1 Northern Poet (IRE), 40-1 Stolen Silver (FR)

THE TIMEFORM VIEW ALWAYS BUSY looks to be building up to something, ﬁnishing with running left behind Wicked Thoughts at Taunton last time, and he gets the vote. Paul Nicholls’ charge can go well again, with last year’s winner Stans The Man and the thriving Esperti also considered.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

1.ALWAYS BUSY (IRE) 2.WICKED THOUGHTS (IRE) 3.STANS THE MAN (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 5.13

The Chestnut Group Fakenham Grand Prix Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 2) (GBB Race)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund

£50000 x Declared Runners 12 Owners Prize Money 1st £19875, 2nd £9935, 3rd £4970, 4th £2485, 5th £1240, 6th £620. (Penalty Value £26015) Weights raised 11lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (20-25): L Wadham (23 wins from 78 runners, 29%) runs RIALANNAH Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (12 wins from 45 runners, 27%) runs DREAM DIAMOND Longest Traveller: CHILLHI trained by B Murphy, Ireland.

1 NARDARAN (FR) (22) 11P663- 5 12-0

Br B g Waldgeist - Narniyn (IRE) Freddie Keighley (5) J

O Martin Broughton & Friends 2 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B S.A. Aga Khan Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won back to back over 2m at Plumpton and Sandown last autumn. Form dipped subsequently but back in form last twice, latterly beaten only a length when third over 21f at Wincanton. Respected with ﬁrst-time blinkers replacing cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA125

2 DREAM DIAMOND (IRE) (47) 331003- 6 11-7

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Curvacious (IRE) Alex Chadwick (3) J

O Big Bang Racing

James Owen, Newmarket T

B Conor Murphy The Rare Breed Meat Company S

BR Breeding J Jockey

O Owner T Trainer

B Breeder S Sponsor

7 RIALANNAH (IRE) (21) 2P2P/51- C 7 11-1

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 Got off the mark over hurdles at the 16th attempt when comfortably seeing off 7 rivals over 23f here last month but it was only her second outing for Lucy Wadham and it’s unlikely she’ll have to wait anywhere near as long for the next win. TFRHHHII BHA112

8 MORNING MAYHEM (GB) (37) B31313- C 5 11-0

Br B g Dragon Dancer - Midnight Mayhem (IRE) Caoilin Quinn J

O Felstead Partnership Nick Scholﬁeld, Lambourn T

B Christopher T. Dawson Nick Scholﬁeld Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start for the James Owen stable in 2m Worcester maiden last August. Hasn’t reproduced that in 3 subsequent starts (well-held third in Huntingdon novice last time) but a bounce back to form wouldn’t come as a surprise.

TFRHHHII BHA118

3 AFADIL (FR) (24) 342505- 7 11-7

Br B g Camelot - Afsheen (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Mr P. J. Vogt and Mrs C. H. Vogt Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B S.A. Aga Khan

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t achieve much for previous connections in Ireland but has won 3 times for Nick Scholﬁeld, including twice over 2m here. Unlucky not to ﬁnish closer when third at Stratford (19f, good to soft) last time and extra yardage here in his favour TFRHHHHH BHA111

9 BREEZETHROUGHLIFE (IRE) (21) 152P53- CD 5 10-13

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 C&D maiden in October Returned to form back from a breathing operation when 4 lengths third of 8 to Rialannah in 23f course handicap last month. TFRHHHII BHA110

TFRHHHII BHA118

TIMEFORM VIEW Added to his good record in the Scottish County Hurdle when second to Star of Guiting in this season’s renewal. Creditable ﬁfth in competitive 2m handicaps at Sandown (Imperial Cup) and Aintree this spring. Unlikely to be far away but he hasn’t won for over 2 years.

4 ROYAL WAY (FR) (9) 333124- 6 11-6

Br B g Galiway - Belle Et Royale (FR) Sean Houlihan J

O Celtic Contractors Limited Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Camp Benard KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Third Ludlow win when seeing off 7 rivals over 21f in March and has backed that up with creditable in-frame efforts at Ascot and Sandown. Shaped well from too far back at the latter venue last weekend and capable of having a big say off an unchanged mark. TFRHHHHI BHA117

GRAND CONQUEROR

(IRE) (28) 051122- 5 11-6

Br B g Order of St George (IRE) - Liss Na Siog (IRE) Bradley Harris (3) J

O Colony Stables,Williams, Dicks, Bunch Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Robert B. Hodgins Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improver in handicaps, winning ﬁrst 2 in December and even better form when runner-up over 21f at Kempton (soft) and Plumpton (good to soft) since. Will continue to give a good account. TFRHHHHI BHA117

6 SECRET VINO (GB) (52) 415311- CD 6 11-2

Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Bonnet’s Vino Jack Andrews J

O Mr T. Ellis

B Gina Ellis

Tom Ellis, Rugby T

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 3-5 in handicaps when cosy winner of a small-ﬁeld race over C&D (good to soft) in March. 8lb higher in a deeper race but his stable’s excellent form suggests he probably has more to offer Another to consider TFRHHHII BHA113

10 CHILLHI (IRE) (7) 141350- D 6 10-8

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Hi Katriona (IRE) Jack Tudor J

O Mr L. H. Evans Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin T

B Mr John Webb

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over hurdles for James Owen in the first half of last season but hasn’t offered much in 4 outings since leaving that stable, finishing tailed off on the Flat at Lingfield last Monday. Visor goes back on and has a first-time tongue tie.

TFRHIIII BHA105

11 TYSON (GER) (34) 000P51- D 6 10-5

Br B or Br g Lord of England (GER) - Tinina (IRE) Tristan Durrell J

O The Blind Squirrels Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B U. Rominger Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Conﬁrmed the promise of an eye-catching previous run when landing a gamble to open his account at Newcastle (2 1/2m, good) in March. Won with plenty to spare on that occasion and looks capable of following up. TFRHHHHI BHA102

12 KENTUCKY RIVER (IRE) (30) 50001- 4 10-2

Br B g Camelot - Patineuse (IRE) Sean Bowen J

O J R B Williams & Emdells Limited Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Narola LLC Betano S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful stayer on the Flat for Ollie Sangster Struggled over 2m in ﬁrst 4 hurdles but different proposition stepped up in distance when landing a gamble over 21f at Huntingdon (good to soft) last month. There’s more to come from him over this sort of trip.

TFRHHHHI BHA107

Colours No Horse

2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 10. Hood worn by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4.

Stewards Note: CHILLHI: Following its run on 27/4/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-1 Grand Conqueror (IRE), Tyson (GER), 8-1 Kentucky River (IRE), 17-2 Morning Mayhem (GB), 9-1 Rialannah (IRE), 10-1 Secret Vino (GB), 11-1 Breezethroughlife (IRE), 12-1 Nardaran (FR), Afadil (FR), Royal Way (FR), 20-1 Dream Diamond (IRE), 100-1 Chillhi (IRE)

THE TIMEFORM VIEW MORNING MAYHEM has done really well for Nick Scholﬁeld and can make it 3-3 at Fakenham with this longer trip sure to suit him. Tyson and Kentucky River landed gambles in good style on their latest outings and can go well again up in grade.

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The Break

Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)

for four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares x Total prize fund £10000 x Declared Runners 6 Owners Prize Money 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (20-25): T Ellis (7 wins from 22 runners, 32%) runs CRACKERJACK QUEEN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Ellis (4 wins from 12 runners, 33%) runs CRACKERJACK QUEEN Longest Traveller: YANKA BLUE trained by B Murphy, Ireland.

Colours No Horse Age st-lb

1

DARTMOUTH ROSE (GB) (21) 143411- CD 6 12-0

Br B m Dartmouth - Iconic Rose Jack Quinlan J

O The Stablemates Matt Crawley, Newmarket T

B The Stablemates Cottage Memories S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful over 2 1/2m here last autumn and back on the up in cheekpieces in recent months, making all at Southwell and over C&D. A 4lb rise shouldn’t prevent another bold bid.

2 HARLEY’S PRIDE (IRE) (88) 46/6001- 6 11-9

Br B m Jet Away - Cloud Break

Sean Bowen J

O You’d Never Know Syndicate Nick Scholﬁeld, Lambourn T

B Richard Banville

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning handicap debut for David Pipe at Doncaster (3m, heavy) in February, proving well suited by the step up in trip. Has switched to Nick Scholﬁeld ahead of this ﬁrst outing for 3 months. Unexposed and makes obvious appeal under Sean Bowen. TFRHHHHH BHA87

3 YANKA BLUE (IRE) (22) 345220- 5 11-8

Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Bee Yanka Gavin Sheehan J

O Mr L. H. Evans Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin T

B Oldcourt Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Posted a good second of 8 over 2m here in December on her sole run for John and Rhys Flint but well held in 2 1/2m Ffos Las handicap for new yard 22 days ago. Something to prove up in trip again. TFRHHIII BHA86

4 ELIZA DOLITTLE (IRE) (29) 552166- 8 11-7

Br B m Califet (FR) - Cove (IRE)

Tabitha Worsley J

O Mr Michael O’Shea Nick Gifford, Findon T

B P. Connell

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a third 21f Plumpton win in February but well beaten back there in recent months. Others are more persuasive.

TFRHHIII BHA85

5 CRACKERJACK QUEEN (IRE) (134) 2P/0063- 6 11-5

Br B m Jack Hobbs - Desert Queen Jack Andrews J

O G & T Racing Club Tom Ellis, Rugby T

B Paddy Jago

2025: COLLINGHAM (GER) 7 11 9 Gavin Sheehan 11-10 (Archie Watson) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5. Stewards Note: YANKA BLUE: Following its run on 12/4/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

PROBABLE S.P.’s 15-8 Harley’s Pride (IRE), 2-1 Dartmouth Rose (GB), 8-1 Crackerjack Queen (IRE), 10-1 Eliza Dolittle (IRE), 12-1 Yanka Blue (IRE), 14-1 Masonbrook Meadow (IRE)

THE TIMEFORM VIEW HARLEY’S PRIDE remains unexposed starting out for Nick Scholﬁeld and can follow up her Doncaster win. Dartmouth Rose goes well here and is the clear danger in her hat-trick bid.

RESULTS

Representatives of Break will present mementos 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.

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor form over hurdles, including beaten a long way in both handicaps (remote third over 2m here latterly). However, she’s back from a break with her yard in very good form so could fare a lot better now, particularly if backed. Also steps up signiﬁcantly in trip.

TFRHHHII BHA83

6 MASONBROOK MEADOW (IRE) (20) 01544P- 5 10-12

Br B m Magna Grecia (IRE) - Kathy Glory (IRE) Benjamin Macey (5) J

O THE 69 RACING TEAM Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Kevin Quinn

We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW Largely consistent sort (including a win at Exeter last October) but she was pulled up back from a break at Newton Abbot 3 weeks ago and can only be watched this time. TFRHHIII BHA76