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Fakenham Races Friday 20th October Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 2m 7f 95y
  • Class 5
  • 5 runners
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Fakenham Races Friday 20th October Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.60

Form: P46-53

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Continues to drop down the weights and he was a fair third of 11 at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) a fortnight ago; however, he was still soundly beaten and is now 0-19; unproven at today's trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

7th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

15:18 Market Rasen

If Karls Berg Did

11st 0lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Harriet Dickin

Won twice on good ground for Milton Harris last summer (2m4f/2m7f); good third at Uttoxeter after 322-day break on stable debut last month (2m4f, soft); should come on for that; a contender.

3/1

3rd

5

26th May 2024

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

If Karls Berg Did

11st 1lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Harriet Dickin

held up in rear

7/1

3rd

5

26th May 2024

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

If Karls Berg Did

11st 1lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Harriet Dickin

held up in rear

7/1

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3433-3

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Bang there turning for home on last month's handicap debut at Warwick (3m1f, good) before weakening into a 10l third; could benefit from this slightly shorter trip and she's one to consider.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

14th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

18:40 Uttoxeter

For Gina

11st 2lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Won over C&D in 2023 and is well handicapped on some of last year's form; took step back in right direction when third of five at Fakenham (2m7f, good) in April but her run at Southwell a fortnight later was disappointing and she takes on a couple of in-form mares here.

10/1

5th

9

15th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:25 Southwell

For Gina

11st 6lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Not firing on all cylinders since returning in the autumn from a break but took step back in right direction when close third of five at Fakenham (2m7f, good) last month and remains well handicapped on last spring's form.

6/1

9

15th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:25 Southwell

For Gina

11st 6lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Not firing on all cylinders since returning in the autumn from a break but took step back in right direction when close third of five at Fakenham (2m7f, good) last month and remains well handicapped on last spring's form.

6/1

Form: 492P2-

Last run: 50 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Left his handicap debut flop miles behind when runner-up at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) in April; has shown signs of promise on good ground and he's a strong contender if seeing out this longer trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

17th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

13:35 Southwell

Boleyn Boy

10st 13lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Ben Case

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

14:00 Fakenham

Boleyn Boy

11st 7lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

disputed lead, not fluent 2nd, prominent before 3rd, slow jump 5th, mistake last

9/1

4th

5

1st Jan 2025

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 5

14:00 Fakenham

Boleyn Boy

11st 7lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

disputed lead, not fluent 2nd, prominent before 3rd, slow jump 5th, weakened before 3 out, no chance when mistake last

9/1

Form: 7447-P

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has dropped down the weights and he may have needed the run at Ffos Las (fences) a fortnight ago on his first outing since last August; however, his profile isn't particularly convincing and he's now 0-11.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

0

7

1st Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Worcester

Prince Of Bad Lins

10st 6lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Ryan Potter

Mixes hurdles and chases; not badly treated on best form at about 3m and although pulled up on latest chase attempt he does look worth another go with less of a stamina test after fading in a 2m7f hurdle at Fakenham in June.

25/1

4th

3

4th Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

17:30 Fakenham

Prince Of Bad Lins

11st 0lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Ryan Potter

led, not fluent 9th, ridden when headed 2 out, soon weakened

10/1

8

22nd May 2023

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

16:20 Ffos Las

Prince Of Bad Lins

10st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Ryan Potter

Ten-race maiden; seemed to have arrested his decline when fourth in consecutive chases last summer but absent since tailed off in first-time cheekpieces (retained) over hurdles nine months ago.

5/1

Form: 944

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
His first three rules runs came in quick succession last month (on good ground); tailed off on first two occasions (2m5f/2m7f) but fair fourth of seven at Ffos Las (2m) last Saturday; finished second in a 3m point and he's interesting now back up in trip in first-time visor on handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

18th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

16:20 Musselburgh

Blazing Hartingo

10st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Evan Williams

Maiden with very modest form, but this lightly raced 6yo was a fair third at Sedgefield (2m3f, soft) last Wednesday and is not discounted.

8/1

3rd

9

7th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 3f 65y

Class 5

15:40 Sedgefield

Blazing Hartingo

10st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Evan Williams

Unplaced all six starts under rules, the last twice over fences; only beaten about 15l when seventh at Ludlow (2m4f, soft) in December and effectively 7lb lower today; needs to improve but trainer has good strike-rate here (21%) and the booking of Brian Hughes is a plus.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.50
Straight Forecast £7.85
Trifecta £14.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

For Gina

RP RATINGS:

If Karl's Berg Did

D Express:

Blazing Hartingo

Telegraph:

Boleyn Boy

The Star:

Blazing Hartingo

Daily Mirror:

Boleyn Boy

The Times:

For Gina

The Sun:

For Gina

POSTDATA:

If Karl's Berg Did

Daily Record:

If Karl's Berg Did