November 15 / 13.52 Fakenham

13.52

Good

Gazza UK Tour For BCCT. Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (A Fakenham Double Up Bonus Race)

  • Prize money: £4247.88
  • 2m 7f 95y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Gazza UK Tour For BCCT. Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (A Fakenham Double Up Bonus Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

3/1 (Won)

Form: 6400-5

Last run: 71 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Promise in a bumper at this meeting 12 months ago; unplaced in five hurdle runs but latest effort at Perth ten weeks ago was promising, looking to be going nowhere when making a mistake two out but running on very strongly from the last (2m4f, soft); has untapped potential now up in distance.
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2nd

2

4th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

15:00 Uttoxeter

Secret Trix

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

C&D record of 31133 includes a soft-ground win off 9lb higher almost two years ago and last month's perfectly serviceable staying-on 10l third in 0-145 company; faces an easier-looking task this afternoon.

13/8

3rd

6

16th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

18:50 Uttoxeter

Secret Trix

10st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Dual C&D winner; only win last season was a walkover in a chase; went back hurdling after that and took time to find his form, but sound placed efforts on last two starts, latest when third at Haydock in March (3m, good; first run after a wind op) when Super Survivor was well behind in eighth; chance.

11/4

3rd

8

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

14:46 Haydock

Secret Trix

10st 8lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

6-26 over hurdles, including a win with first-time cheekpieces in this race in 2024 (soft) and he is 1lb lower today; ridden by 7lb claimer last four outings, with a big return to some form on latest (second at Market Rasen) and that has been followed by his second wind operation; cheekpieces (absent on last four starts) return; too well handicapped to be ignored.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: P2257-

Last run: 244 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Runner-up twice in handicap hurdles (2m3f/2m4f) around the turn of the year; two lesser efforts followed, after which she underwent wind surgery; still has potential and this longer trip can help; respected.
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5th

10

17th Oct 2023

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

15:13 Huntingdon

Doireann

10st 9lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

Maiden with placed form over hurdles; below par when last seen in early summer and she jumped moderately on her previous chase start; more new headgear tried.

20/1

11th

6

6th May 2023

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

15:50 Uttoxeter

Doireann

11st 6lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

Runner-up twice over this trip at Fakenham last season, losing out only by a short head off today's mark in first-time cheekpieces on latter occasion; below form on recent outings, though, and needs today's headgear switch to give her a boost.

14/1

5th

6

30th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Warwick

Doireann

11st 0lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

Runner-up here once last term; now a 12-race maiden under rules, with two close seconds at Fakenham (2m7f, good/good to soft) as this season's easily best efforts; pulled up on chase debut 13 days ago; this trip looks worth a go and there are no ground worries but she's been inconsistent.

14/1

Form: 425-84

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Three Flat wins, including one for this yard at Nottingham in July (1m6f, good); hurdle record is unconvincing but his best run came when second in a 2m claimer here in March; stepping up in trip needs to have a positive effect.
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3

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:33 Stratford

Scudamore

11st 7lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Winless since scoring over 2m2f here in April 2023; failed to build on earlier promise when sixth of seven in 3m3f Sedgefield handicap last month but could bounce back in different headgear now.

6/1

6th

1

19th Mar 2026

Good

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:10 Sedgefield

Scudamore

12st 0lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Just 1-17 over hurdles but runner-up over C&D (good to soft) last month after a break and his lesser effort at Warwick 16 days later can be excused by the soft ground; conditions set to suit today; firmly in calculations.

4/1

3rd

4

20th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:05 Warwick

Scudamore

11st 4lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Jennie Candlish

Just 1-16 over hurdles and the forecast soft ground poses a question, but he returned to form when second at Sedgefield (3m3f, good to soft) a fortnight ago and can be in the mix if backing up that performance.

100/30

Form: 447-

Last run: 209 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Promise in points; not progressing over hurdles but the step up in trip could suit on her return to action; hood now added.
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10

2nd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 114y

Class 5

14:55 Plumpton

Redbridge Rosie

10st 8lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah Humphrey

led

14/1

10

2nd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 114y

Class 5

14:55 Plumpton

Redbridge Rosie

10st 8lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah Humphrey

led

14/1

4th

5

23rd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

12:48 Huntingdon

Redbridge Rosie

10st 4lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Sarah Humphrey

led, headed before 2 out, weakening when mistake 2 out

14/1

Form: 4-423

Last run: 17 days

W: 12st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Second in an Irish point last October; has shown a fair level of ability in his light rules career, including a good third at Ascot on last month's handicap debut; stepping up in trip looks sure to suit this half-brother to Irish National winner Freewheelin Dylan; greatly respected dropping in class.
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7

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 4

14:50 Chepstow

Camulus

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Won his final two starts last season and he made it 3-8 over fences when completing a hat-trick over 3m1f at Wincanton (the vet reported he was treated for post-race ataxia) on his comeback in February; up another 4lb but he seems versatile ground-wise and is open to more progress as a staying chaser; key player.

5/2

1st

4

14th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

16:00 Wincanton

Camulus

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Made his breakthrough in a chase handicap at Leicester (2m6f, soft) last January and he completed a double at Taunton (2m7f, good to soft) the following month; has been absent since then but he still looks feasibly treated and should have more to offer in this sphere; needs a close look on comeback.

7/2

Form: 25U5/1

Last run: 2 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Point winner (3m, soft/heavy); whiff of promise over fences for Christian Williams; landed a gamble on stable debut after a long absence at Fontwell on Sunday (2m3f, good; hurdles), overcoming some sloppy jumps and a wide trip; still looked very inexperienced despite winning and there should be further progress over this trip; she ended up having a hard race though and a quick turnaround might not be ideal.
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3rd

2

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

12:35 Huntingdon

Annie Day

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Ben Case

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, jumped left 2nd, outpaced after 3 out, no match for first two

7/1

3rd

2

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

12:35 Huntingdon

Annie Day

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Ben Case

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, jumped left 2nd, outpaced after 3 out, no match for first two

7/1

6th

6

4th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell

Annie Day

11st 1lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

Won on reappearance at Warwick (2m3f, soft) in November and just 2lb higher here, but she's struggled on her three outings since.

16/1

Form: 7/009-

Last run: 357 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Five heavy defeats over hurdles for Philip Kirby, including both handicap runs; bred to appreciate this longer trip and he has cheekpieces fitted on his first run for a new yard (same owner); interesting to see if there is any market interest back from 357 days off.
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7

15th Nov 2022

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

13:52 Fakenham

Sugar Butties

10st 4lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

Five heavy defeats over hurdles for Philip Kirby, including both handicap runs; bred to appreciate this longer trip and he has cheekpieces fitted on his first run for a new yard (same owner); interesting to see if there is any market interest back from 357 days off.

10/1

Form: P/84-

Last run: 216 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
2m winner on the Flat; has shown little in three hurdle runs and out of sorts on the Flat when last seen; more realistic assignment today but still easy enough to swerve.
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15

24th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 5

13:30 Lingfield

Percys Prince

10st 2lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Clare Hobson

Won over 2m on the Flat last September and he's lightly raced over jumps, but he's struggled in both codes this year and was pulled up at 66-1 on last week's handicap hurdle debut at Fakenham.

100/1

8

15th Nov 2022

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

13:52 Fakenham

Percys Prince

10st 2lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Clare Hobson

2m winner on the Flat; has shown little in three hurdle runs and out of sorts on the Flat when last seen; more realistic assignment today but still easy enough to swerve.

33/1

8th

3

(8)

22nd Sep 2022

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Percys Prince

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clare Hobson

raced in second, lost second and prominent halfway, ridden 3f out, dropped to rear and weakened over 1f out

50/1

Non-runners

Annie Day

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £7.78
Tricast £20.94

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Secret Trix

The Times:

Camulus

POSTDATA:

Scudamore

Daily Mail:

Doireann

Telegraph:

Annie Day

RP Ratings:

Secret Trix

The Guardian:

Secret Trix

The Star:

Secret Trix

D Express:

Camulus

The Sun:

Camulus

Daily Record:

Camulus

Daily Mirror:

Scudamore