February 16 / 14.40 Fakenham

14.40

Soft

British EBF “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4162.4
  • 2m 4f 1y
  • Class 4
  • 4 runners
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British EBF “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/5 (Won)

  • Win: £1.62

Form: 210-31 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner (heavy) who made it second-time lucky over hurdles when landing the odds in a Plumpton maiden (2m4f, good to soft) last month; looks a player under his penalty.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 2

15:10 Perth

Westerninthepark

10st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Disappointing on his last few starts and a major turnaround is necessary; however, he's dropped to a dangerous mark and his trainer has an excellent strike-rate at Perth; no surprise if he bounces back.

15/2

4th

4

1st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 3

14:45 Huntingdon

Westerninthepark

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Comes with a caution label, having failed to complete the last twice; however, reasonably consistent otherwise so a good effort can't be ruled out; on a workable mark and drops back to 2m4f for the first time this term; has gained all jumps wins at about this trip.

11/2

2

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 3

14:40 Carlisle

Westerninthepark

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Promising fourth on reappearance here (3m2f, good to soft) in November and now 4lb lower; however, soundly beaten in Becher Chase next time and pulled up at Windsor (2m6f, soft) recently; has to get back on track.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a confined maiden Irish point (soft) last month; in good hands but he will need immediate improvement on that form if he is to be competitive.
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14

17th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

16:43 Ayr

Patriotik

11st 0lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

Very well handicapped on staying form as recent as last March and it's possible the step back up in trip will be a positive; however, unable to pose a threat across his six runs this season and has to raise his game.

25/1

5th

6

26th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 3

14:50 Plumpton

Patriotik

11st 2lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Has had a disappointing season so far, beaten 26l+ on first four starts before a more encouraging front-running effort in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Ascot (2m3.5f, soft) nine days ago; 6lb lower than latest win last March and eased in class so hard to dismiss completely.

8/1

6th

8

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 63y

Class 2

14:53 Ascot

Patriotik

10st 7lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

In good form last spring but woeful in three runs this season, beaten at least 34l each time; perhaps cheekpieces will rekindle his enthusiasm but he's difficult to recommend unless strong in the market.

16/1

Form: 6-871P CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed significant improvement when leading for much of the way to win readily in a C&D maiden hurdle (soft) last December; hung badly right and was pulled up at Plumpton since; bit to prove after that, especially going left-handed again but he may be able to bounce back.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

3rd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:10 Southwell

West Warhorse

11st 10lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

didn't always jump with fluency, midfield, pecked on landing 2nd, mistake 9th, lost ground and dropped to last before 10th

12/1

2

3rd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:10 Southwell

West Warhorse

11st 10lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

didn't always jump with fluency, midfield, pecked on landing 2nd, mistake 9th, lost ground and dropped to last before 10th

12/1

5th

2

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 65y

Class 4

14:45 Sedgefield

West Warhorse

11st 13lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

took keen hold, didn't always jump with fluency, in touch with leaders

6/1

Form: 5-44

Last run: 226 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not devoid of promise in one of her three bumper starts for Dan Skelton; has changed hands since last seen in July last year and a watching brief looks advisable on her rules debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

25th Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

14:35 Huntingdon

Most Agreeable

11st 3lb

J: James Best

T: Caroline Fryer

towards rear, lost touch 7th, pulled up before 2 out

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £2.50
Straight Forecast £2.78
Trifecta £3.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Westerninthepark

RP RATINGS:

West Warhorse

POSTDATA:

Westerninthepark

Telegraph:

Westerninthepark

The Guardian:

Westerninthepark

Daily Mail:

Westerninthepark

D Express:

Westerninthepark

Daily Mirror:

Westerninthepark

The Sun:

Westerninthepark

The Star:

Westerninthepark

Daily Record:

Westerninthepark

TOPSPEED:

West Warhorse

The Times:

West Warhorse