13.10
Good To SoftBook Your Skip Online @ www.fakenhamskips.co.uk Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4901.4
- 2m 0f 3y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
11/8 (Won)
- Win: £2.25
- Place: £1.10
Form: 6F5-
Last run: 275 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 6 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 20y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Won at Windsor (2m4f, good) on New Year's Day on second start back from an absence and runner-up to progressive winners on next two starts (2m4f, soft); could still have more to offer himself and he's high on the list. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
7th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Won at Windsor (2m4f, good) on New Year's Day on second start back from a long absence and close second at Ludlow (2m4f, soft) last month behind one who was completing a hat-trick; Jay Tidball, who has been on board on his last two starts, remains in the saddle; solid claims. |
9/4 |
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2nd 6 |
4th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
His second run back from a long absence when nicely on top in the finish at Windsor (2m4f, good; Jay Tidball claimed his 5lb); a 5lb rise isn't overly offputting but he does seem particularly effective on goodish ground. |
5/1 |
25/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 7-549
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8 |
17th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
in touch with leaders, reminder after 3rd, mistake 6th, headway before 8th, mistake when pressed leader 12th, lost ground with one circuit to go, struggling after 16th, pulled up before 3 out |
14/1 |
|
4th 5 |
1st Jan 2025 Good 2m 5f 44y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
disputed lead, not fluent 2nd, prominent before 3rd, slow jump 5th, mistake last |
9/1 |
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4th 5 |
1st Jan 2025 Good 2m 5f 44y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
disputed lead, not fluent 2nd, prominent before 3rd, slow jump 5th, weakened before 3 out, no chance when mistake last |
9/1 |
14/1
- Place: £3.10
Form: 4
Last run: 93 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 |
30th Oct 2024 Good 2m 0f 3y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Four-time Flat winner at up to 1m2f; fair form in three runs over hurdles but yet to prove that he stays 2m. |
12/1 |
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7th 2 |
30th Oct 2024 Good 2m 0f 3y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Four-time Flat winner at up to 1m2f; fair form in three runs over hurdles but yet to prove that he stays 2m. |
12/1 |
|
4th 7 (5) |
17th Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
reluctant to load |
20/1 |
5/1
Form: 22
Last run: 51 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (4) |
18th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 68y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Has resumed in good form and a 2lb rise for his recent AW win here under Ashley Lewis seems fair; has yet to win on turf (only run on it once since 2023) but otherwise has a decent chance of following up. |
7/4 |
|
1st 5 (1) |
27th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Has modest 1-28 strike-rate (includes five hurdle runs) but was denied a clear run before finishing well for close third over C&D last month and gets another chance off the same mark today; respected. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 7 (10) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Twice finished placed here last year (2m/1m4f); not ruled out each-way but this is his first run since October so he may improve for it, and he's won just one of his 27 starts. |
20/1 |
2/1
Form: 3
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Plenty of good runs to his name since his last win in September 2023 and he raced freely after a break when behind Miss Maverick and Sir Galahad here 22 days ago; better can be expected this time. |
20/1 |
|
6th 7 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Has made the frame several times since his last win in September 2023; returns from a winter break on a career-low mark and not out of this if he is ready to roll. |
4/1 |
|
6 |
24th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Scores good marks for his consistency for Fergal O'Brien since last autumn but is yet to win for this stable and appears to have very little margin for error off current mark. |
12/1 |
100/1
Form: 0-50P0
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
25th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 7y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
0-6 over hurdles and not bred to benefit from today's step up in trip, but made the frame in two 2m5f handicaps last month and has each-way claims if his stamina holds out. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
26th Feb 2023 Good 2m 5f 163y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Yet to be placed after eight runs but kept on for very respectable fourth (about 12l behind Mole Court) at Warwick (2m5f, good) two weeks ago and remains unexposed over this sort of trip. |
7/1 |
|
4th 11 |
11th Feb 2023 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
held up in rear, some headway when mistake 3 out, went fourth before 2 out, soon ridden, stayed on but not pace to challenge |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 622
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
17th Jul 2024 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Still searching for first win (0-15) with form levels having dipped fractionally since finishing runner-up at Stratford (2m2f, good) in May; stays further than this and seems to handle soft ground; outside place claims. |
8/1 |
|
5th 5 |
18th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
0-10 over hurdles but ran big race from the front before succumbing to resurgent rival here (2m2f, good) last month, and his subsequent Newton Abbot sixth was perfectly respectable; one to consider. |
4/1 |
|
6th 5 |
5th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Exposed maiden but gave it a good go from the front at Southwell last month (2m2f, good) against a winner who was completing a double and has run well again since; solid candidate. |
3/1 |
16/1
Form: 76
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (5) |
11th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
midfield, headway 2f out, briefly went fourth 1f out, weakened final 110yds |
10/1 |
|
3rd 1 (12) |
22nd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Seemingly back in good form when second at Nottingham (8.3f, soft) in May but has quickly gone off the boil again since; on a very good mark now but needs combination of refitted cheekpieces and first-time tongue-tie to give him a shove forward. |
12/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 10 (5) |
18th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
10st 4lb |
Longstanding maiden but was a good fourth of 12 over C&D in September; blinkers replace cheekpieces after a poor run at Chelmsford; could bounce back. |
25/1 |
|
9th 8 (5) |
14th Sep 2023 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Longstanding maiden but she posted a good fourth of 12 in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap 12 days ago; not ruled out despite being 1lb out of the handicap. |
14/1 |
|
4th 13 (6) |
2nd Sep 2023 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
26-race maiden under both codes and she's been well held back on the Flat in last five runs; makes no appeal. |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £16.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £17.50 |
| Trifecta | £100.70 |
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