FIRST RACE 2.15
The Join Racing TV Now Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 x Declared Runners 7 Owners Prize Money 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
KEY RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Owen (20 wins from 77 runners, 26%) runs MERMAIDS CAVE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (10 wins from 29 runners, 34%) runs BITSNBUCKLES Longest Traveller: LIVANO BELLO trained by M Hammond, Middleham, 177 miles.
1 BITSNBUCKLES (IRE) (24) 2-43314 D 8 12-1
Br B g Well Chosen - Smart Annie (IRE) Tom Hutsby (10) J
O BDRSyndicates Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Mr D. Kenneally Betano S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended losing run stretching back over 2 years at Southwell on penultimate start but judged on his subsequent reverse at Doncaster, the handicapper now appears to be in charge. TFRHHHII BHA111
2 MERMAIDS CAVE (IRE) (9) 00F02P CD 7 12-1
Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Kylebeg Dancer (IRE) Mr Cian Murphy (7) J
O Keaveney & Butcher James Owen, Newmarket T
B G. Regan Keaveney Contractors Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Good strike rate since joining James Owen and ran well in 2m Catterick claimer penultimate start. Poor at Uttoxeter last time but can bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA111
3 VICKI VALE (IRE) (544) 3465/P4- D 9 12-0
Br B m Westerner - Byerley Sophie (IRE) Lewis Stones (3) J
O Knowle Racing Stables Limited Deborah Cole, Solihull T
B Byerley Stud Ltd Lewisham Developments Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice for Dan Skelton but failed to make an impact in a couple of appearances for present yard in the second half of 2024 and probably best watched following an 18-month absence. TFRHHIII BHA110
4 SHOTGUN RIDER (IRE) (24) 1220 5 11-12
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - The Brock Inn (IRE) Toby McCain-Mitchell (5) J
O Phil Cunningham Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B J. W. Nicholson
TIMEFORM VIEW Picked up for £155,000 after winning Irish point last spring and, on the back of a breathing operation, he finished second to classy rivals on first 2 starts over hurdles. However, subsequent handicap debut display at Doncaster represented a sizeable step in the wrong direction. TFRHHHII BHA108
5 PAINTED WOLF (IRE) (24) 1//-0P5P2 8 11-5
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Storming Strumpet Freddie Gingell J
O Jopla Racing Ben Case, Banbury T
B Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary David Andrews Construction Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who showed first form under Rules when fifth in Newbury novice in January. Close second in a 4-runner C&D handicap last time and, though undeniably flattered by his proximity to the winner, this low-mileage 8-y-o will be a threat if able to build on that. TFRHHHHH BHA101
6 COOLKATIE (IRE) (45) 4F44 6 11-5
Br B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Minirose (FR) Harry Skelton J
O Mr K. Alexander Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Ballyreddin Stud & Haras Du Ma The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to numerous winners, including smart hurdler/ chaser Irish Saint, and was in the process of improving on hurdles debut form when falling at the last at Warwick in December However, she was disappointing at Ayr next time prior to again struggling on handicap bow at Exeter. TFRHHHII BHA101
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7 LIVANO BELLO (FR) (22) 022353 5 11-1
Br Ch g Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - Emelina Bella (FR) Joshua Thompson (5) J
O Mike and Eileen Newbould Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Mr Remi Boucret Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden following 11 attempts but he’s finished in the money more often than not, back on track when third in a 5-runner handicap last time at Market Rasen where the drop to 18.6f counted against him. Wouldn’t rule out back up in trip. TFRHHHHI BHA97
2025: BUSY BEING BUSY (IRE) 5 10 13 Lee Edwards 10-11 (Stuart Edmunds) 5 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 4, 5, 7.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
Stewards Note: SHOTGUN RIDER: Following its run on 13/3/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too freely
PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-2 Painted Wolf (IRE), 4-1 Livano Bello (FR), 9-2 Mermaids Cave (IRE), 11-2 Bitsnbuckles (IRE), 9-1 Coolkatie (IRE), 10-1 Shotgun Rider (IRE), 14-1 Vicki Vale (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW PAINTED WOLF was flattered by his proximity to the improving winner here 3 weeks ago but has races like this in him and gets the vote over Livano Bello and Mermaids Cave.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PAINTED WOLF (IRE) 2.LIVANO BELLO (FR) 3.MERMAIDS CAVE (IRE)
RESULTS
A Representative from Racing TV will kindly present a memento to the winning owners and The Raceday Experience Guests will judge and present a prize of £50 to the person in charge of the best turned out horse.
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SECOND RACE 2.50
The Aldiss Juvenile Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for juvenile maiden four yrs old x Total prize fund £10000 x Declared Runners 7 Owners Prize Money 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
KEY RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Wadham (21 wins from 74 runners, 28%) runs COTTON SOCKS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (10 wins from 34 runners, 29%) runs TRALEE GIRL Longest Traveller: FITZROY GARDENS trained by M Hammond, Middleham, 177 miles.
1 COTTON SOCKS (GB) (22) 233 11-4
Br Br or Gr g Passing Glance - Giving Back Freddie Gingell J
O Mrs P. Toye Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B Pitchall Stud Partnership & Mrs Pat Toye Brown & Brown S
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in bumpers at Huntingdon in November and Wetherby following month. Safely held when third of 6 back from a break on hurdles debut at Market Rasen but should leave that form well behind. TFRHHHII BHA-
2 WHATCOMBE (IRE) (154) 11-4
Br B g Camelot - Duchess Andorra (IRE) Kielan Woods J
O The Cheeky Pups Faye Bramley, Lambourn T
B M. Ryan
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form at best on Flat but he struggled last year and is opposable now hurdling unless strong in the betting.
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3 WINSTON’S OATH (IRE) (22) 5666 11-4
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Honor Bound Lee Edwards J
O Gee Gees Racing & G 4 Contracts Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B Clarecastle Stud Ltd Advanced Access Platforms Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW No real impact in trio of bumpers and well beaten on debut in this sphere at Market Rasen. TFRHIIII BHA-
4 ARGENTUM (IRE) (19) 0 10-11
Br Gr f Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Roses For The Lady (IRE) Jack Quinlan J
O Mrs Angela Stokes Matt Crawley, Newmarket T
B Glidawn Stud Bloodstock Sharp Regulatory Consulting Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat and didn’t show much first time out over hurdles at Huntingdon. TFRHIIII BHA-
5 FITZROY GARDENS (IRE) (33) 63 10-11
Br Ch f Australia - Dommyah Joshua Thompson (5) J
O Ryder and Alex Sugden Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Tradewinds Optima Self Store S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made winning handicap debut on the Flat at Dundalk in October (final run for Donnacha O’Brien) and shaped better than she did on hurdles bow when third in an 8-runner Catterick novice last month.
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6 SUBTLE GLANCE (GB) (40) 00 10-11
Br B f Passing Glance - Marys Legend Shane Quinlan (3) J
O Robert and Sandra Davenport Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton T
B Mr R. & Mrs S. M. Davenport Andy Martin Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW No show in a couple of bumpers and she’s hard to warm to now switched to hurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-
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7 TRALEE GIRL (IRE) (72) 324 10-11
Br B f Camelot - Debdebdeb
O Mr Dermot Hanafin
Harry Skelton J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Dermot Hanafin Ivy Lodge Farm S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 3-time Flat winner for Michael Bell and promising placed efforts in Listed company at Wetherby and Newbury on first 2 starts in this sphere. Failed to fire when last seen in January but she can be given the benefit of the doubt in view of that initial promise. Obvious claims. TFRHHHHH BHA118
2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Hood worn by No. 1, 6. Blinkers worn by No. 5.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 1-2 Tralee Girl (IRE), 6-1 Cotton Socks (GB), 15-2 Whatcombe (IRE), 16-1 Fitzroy Gardens (IRE), 100-1 Winston’s Oath (IRE), Argentum (IRE), Subtle Glance (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW TRALEE GIRL has been running in listed races and can bounce back from her Doncaster disappointment with victory down markedly in class now Cotton Socks might be the danger
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TRALEE GIRL (IRE) 2.COTTON SOCKS 3.FITZROY GARDENS (IRE)
RESULTS
Penny and Charlotte Aldiss will kindly present mementos to the winning owners, trainer & jockey 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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THIRD RACE 3.25
The Watch On Racing Tv ‘Chasing Excellence’ Novices’ Steeple Chase (Class 3) (GBB Race)
for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 x Declared Runners 3 Owners Prize Money 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515. (Penalty Value £7921.50)
KEY RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (20-25): P Nicholls (8 wins from 14 runners, 57%) runs SONIGINO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (4 wins from 23 runners, 17%) runs SONIGINO Longest Traveller: SONIGINO trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 242 miles.
1 KILARO (FR) (16) 3P/-1153 6 11-2
Br B g Coastal Path - Simiska (FR) Jamie Hamilton J
O Mr JWE Bevin Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Mrs Karine Perreau Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who made a successful start in bumpers at Musselburgh in December. Has come up short both subsequent starts in that sphere but it’ll be interesting to see how this free-going type gets on now switched to fences faced with a stiffer test. TFRHHHII BHA-
2 SONIGINO (FR) (64) 0P0/-030 9 11-2
Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Soniador (FR) Freddie Gingell J
O Sir A Ferguson, G Mason, L Hales, The Late J Hales Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Mr M. Contignon & Mrs N. Contignon Morson Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning hurdler at his best, successful 6 times from 22 starts in that sphere. Good third at Sandown in January is flanked by heavy defeats but this 9-y-o will be a big player on these terms, provided of course that his jumping passes the test on this belated switch to fences. TFRHHHHH BHA130
3 WALKING ON AIR (IRE) (27) F0P-03P 9 11-2
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Refinement (IRE) Kielan Woods J
O The Cheeky Pups Faye Bramley, Lambourn T
B Chelston Ireland, Ltd.
TIMEFORM VIEW Formerly very useful hurdler/chaser for Gary Brown and produced easily best effort for present yard in first-time cheekpieces (tongue strap also refitted) when third of 8 in the Great Yorkshire at Doncaster in January. No show at the Cheltenham Festival but he’s back in trip in calmer waters now. TFRHHHHI BHA125
2025:RACE ABANDONED
Hood worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-6 Walking On Air (IRE), 11-8 Sonigino (FR), 16-1 Kilaro (FR)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW SONIGINO comes late to chasing but has long since appealed as likely to take to fences and could have the measure of Walking On Air who is on another retrieval mission.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SONIGINO (FR) 2.WALKING ON AIR (IRE) 3.KILARO (FR)
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FOURTH RACE 4.00
The Cecil & Sheila Buttifant Memorial Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
for four yrs old and upwards fillies and 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): L Wadham (21 wins from 74 runners, 28%) runs ABBEY LAW Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Hales (2 wins from 4 runners, 50%) runs BEST WOMEN Longest Traveller: BEST WOMEN trained by A Hales, Edgecote, 124 miles.
1 FOUR DECADES (GB) (33) 60006 5 12-0
Br Ch m Linda’s Lad - Lady Samantha Jack Andrews J
O Eventmasters Racing
Tom Ellis, Rugby T
B Mr David Redvers Eventmasters Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Little show in pair of bumpers and while it’s been a similar story in her 3 runs over hurdles at around 2m, it’s reasonable to expect this stoutly-bred 5-y-o to take a step forward now upped in trip for this handicap bow. TFRHHHHH BHA100
2 BEST WOMEN (IRE) (76) 3211/-30 7 11-10
Br Gr m Reliable Man - Orion Best (FR) Kielan Woods 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 who bagged a pair of claiming chase wins at the end of 2023. Wasn’t disgraced back hurdling following a lengthy absence at Uttoxeter in November but she failed to build on it next time. Has subsequently had a breathing operation. TFRHHHII BHA96
3 ABBEY LAW (GB) (24) 014-P4 C 5 11-0
Br B m Royal Applause - Brunton Blue Freddie Gingell J
O Law Fertilisers Ltd Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B Mr Mark Law Law Fertilisers Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in a weak maiden that was run to suit over 2m here in April but it’s been a struggle since and it remains to be seen if this significant step up in trip will work in her favour Cheekpieces go on. TFRHHHII BHA86
4 ANNIE NAIL (IRE) (64) 460263 C 9 10-2
Br Ch m Doyen (IRE) - Castletown Girl
O Mr P. Long
B Sunnyhill Stud
Oscar Palmer (7) J
Tracey Leeson, Towcester T
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 21f mares handicap chase here last spring and returned to form back here when second over C&D just before Christmas. Hit-and-miss again since but respected at this venue. TFRHHHII BHA74
5 CALLMESUSIE (IRE) (24) 24-R0PP 8 10-2
Br B m Mahler - Res Ipsa Loquitur (IRE)
O Mr P. W. Clifton
Members of the Buttifant Family 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.
Jack Quinlan J
Louise Allan, Newmarket T
B P. J. Reynolds Clifton Timber Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Just the one win from 14 starts in points and has shown nothing in a handful of runs under Rules to date. Tongue tie fitted for handicap debut. TFRHIIII BHA60
2025: ABBEY LAW 4 10 4 Gavin Sheehan 12-1 (Lucy Wadham) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-8 Four Decades (GB), 3-1 Best Women (IRE), 9-2 Abbey Law (GB), 11-2 Annie Nail (IRE), 50-1 Callmesusie (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW FOUR DECADES can do better now handicapping upped markedly in trip and could be the way to go over Annie Nail, who usually goes well at Fakenham.
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FIFTH RACE 4.35
The Aldiss Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for five yrs old and upwards 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) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
KEY RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Wadham (21 wins from 74 runners, 28%) runs BROTHER BORIS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S Humphrey (1 win from 7 runners, 14%) runs ANOTHER MYSTERY Longest Traveller: CRAC DE MEGAUDAIS & REFORME trained by T R Gretton, Inkberrow, 154 miles.
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1 BROTHER BORIS (GB) (24) 430-311 CD 7 12-0
Br Ch g Jack Hobbs - Epee Celeste (FR) Mr Cian Murphy (7) J
O Elb Bloodstock Ltd and Mr R. L. Banks Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B Mr S. A. Richards & Mrs L. Kemble GB Helicopters S
TIMEFORM VIEW Jumped well when off the mark with an all-the-way success here in February. Followed up back in a C&D handicap last month and while it’s hard to know quite what he achieved that day (main market rival looked amiss), he’s clearly dangerous if again allowed a soft lead. TFRHHHHI BHA96
2 REFORME (IRE) (97) 652143 CD 7 11-9
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Argento Luna Jack Quinlan J
O Rees, Green and Partner Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T
B Mr K. D. Cotter JMC Surfacing Contractors S
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in this sphere over C&D in October and has held his form, coming home third of 10 in a first-time tongue strap at Taunton when last seen at the end of December Could make his presence felt. TFRHHHII BHA91
3 CLOUDY WEDNESDAY (IRE) (26) 1-24123 CD BF10 11-8
Br B g Cloudings (IRE) - Hansel Monday (IRE) Lewis Stones (3) J
O Caroline Fryer Caroline Fryer, Wymondham T
B Miss Irene T. Walsh
TIMEFORM VIEW Three of his 5 wins over fences have been gained here, including this race in 2024 and 2025. Also successful at Market Rasen last summer and while he failed to build on his encouraging reappearance effort last time, he is largely consistent and can bounce back with a bold show. TFRHHHHH BHA90
4 CRAC DE MEGAUDAIS (FR) (78) 14-354P C 7 10-13
Br B g Saddex - Kauto Etoilee (FR) James Davies J
O John Edwards and Chris Richards Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T
B J. D’Argentre, G. D’Artentre et al JMC Surfacing Contractors S
TIMEFORM VIEW Well supported when easily opening his account over hurdles here in January 2025. Positive signs when third on chase debut at Newton Abbot last spring but he hasn’t shown much in 3 subsequent starts in this sphere. TFRHHIII BHA81
5 ANOTHER MYSTERY (GB) (15) 2353PU D 9 10-11
Br B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Misstree Pitcher Tabitha Worsley (3) J
O Mrs S. J. Humphrey Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T
B Mr & Mrs Nigel Faulks
TIMEFORM VIEW Not the most reliable and record in this sphere stands at 0-11. Recent efforts between the flags don’t augur particularly well, either TFRHHIII BHA79
2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-4 Brother Boris (GB), 9-4 Cloudy Wednesday (IRE), 9-2 Reforme (IRE), 6-1 Crac de Megaudais (FR), 33-1 Another Mystery (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW A couple of Fakenham specialists in CLOUDY WEDNESDAY and Brother Boris could fight this out and Caroline Fryer’s charge is taken to win this handicap for the third year in a row.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CLOUDY WEDNESDAY (IRE) 2.BROTHER BORIS 3.REFORME (IRE)
RESULTS
Darryl Simpson, Managing Director of Aldiss, will present mementos to the winning owners, trainer & jockey and will also judge and present a prize of £50 to the person in charge of the best turned out horse.
SIXTH RACE 5.10
The Every Race Live On Racing Tv Mares’ Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race) for four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares x Total prize fund £6000 x Declared Runners 6 Owners Prize Money 1st £2504, 2nd £1252, 3rd £626, 4th £313. (Penalty Value £3267.60)
KEY RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Owen (20 wins from 77 runners, 26%) runs BLUE’S SECRET GEM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (10 wins from 34 runners, 29%) runs HIDDEN FORTUNE
Longest Traveller: L’AMANDINE trained by Mr J Snowden, Lambourn & MILLIEDRAM trained by F Brennan, both Lambourn, 162 miles.
1 BLUE’S SECRET GEM (IRE) (28) 4 5 11-2
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Aintnosanityclause (IRE) Kielan Woods J
O Mr Darren Price James Owen, Newmarket T
B Mr Martin Cahalan Retraining of Racehorses S
2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-10 L’Amandine (IRE), 11-4 Hidden Fortune (IRE), 7-1 Blue’s Secret Gem (IRE), 16-1 Crescendo Lady (GB), On The Cobbles (IRE), 25-1 Milliedram (GB)
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TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to land a blow when fourth in a 7-runner Plumpton bumper last month. Will be more street-wise this time and it wouldn’t be much of a surprise were she to take a step forward here.
2 HIDDEN FORTUNE (IRE) (131) 1-2 5 11-2
Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lady Pippa (IRE) Harry Skelton J
O Mr Jarlath Patrick Conway Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Oliver & Alan Loughlin The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful sole start between the flags and found just a promising one too good on Rules debut in a Market Rasen bumper in November. Absent since but she will be a big player if able to build on that here.
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3 MILLIEDRAM (GB) (-) 5 11-2
Br B m Mukhadram - Milliegait Oscar Palmer (7) J
O Mr F. J. Brennan Barry Brennan, Lambourn T
B The Hon Mrs E. J. Wills
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful bumper winner/useful hurdler Gaitway and fairly useful hurdler Diamond Gait.
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4 CRESCENDO LADY (GB) (-) 4 10-8
Br B f Passing Glance - Sonic Weld
O Miss Laura Horsfall
Freddie Gingell J
Laura Horsfall, Towcester T
B Mr John Benfield Abacus Securities Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Sister to modest hurdler Libor Lad. Will only be of interest on debut if the market vibes are notably upbeat. TFRHHHII BHA5 L’AMANDINE (IRE) (81) 3 4 10-8
Br Br f Maxios - Buche de Noel (FR)
O The Felix Legions
James Davies J
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Lucy Snowden BetVictor S
TIMEFORM VIEW Appealing on paper and shaped well when third of 11 on debut in a Ludlow bumper in January, rallying from 2f out after outpaced home turn. Entitled to come on for that and she holds solid claims. TFRHHHHH BHA-
6 ON THE COBBLES (IRE) (-) 4 10-8
Br B f Sumbal (IRE) - Letheroff (IRE)
O Mr T. W. Moore
Jack Quinlan J
Ben Case, Banbury T
B Fintan Farrell David Andrews Construction Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Sumbal filly out of an unraced sister to useful hurdler/ chaser Golden Taipan. Likely to need more time and distance. TFRHHHII
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THE TIMEFORM VIEW L’AMANDINE ran a really encouraging race first time up at Ludlow and can open her account. Point winner Hidden Fortune is the clear danger after a good run at Market Rasen.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.L’AMANDINE (IRE) 2.HIDDEN FORTUNE (IRE) 3.BLUE’S SECRET GEM (IRE)
RESULTS
A Director of Fakenham Racecourse will kindly present a memento to the winning owners and will judge and present a prize of £50 to the person in charge of the best turned out horse.
