November 13 / 12.55 Fakenham

12.55

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £4039.96
  • 2m 0f 3y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £26.30
  • Place: £4.10

Form: 64149- D BF

Last run: 219 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Five-time Flat winner who is 1-12 in this sphere; his hurdle win came at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) in February but that was off a 5lb lower mark and he's been out of sorts under both codes in last five runs; others preferred.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

22nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Good Time Ahead

9st 3lb

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Won over hurdles in November but no Flat success since July 2018; 5lb lower than when fourth of nine at Wolverhampton (16.5f, Tapeta) in December, but well held in three starts (AW/hurdles) since; others more solid.

20/1

3rd

1

16th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

13:40 Fakenham

Good Time Ahead

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Jim & Suzi Best

midfield, not fluent and lost position 5th, ridden after 4 out, went modest third from 2 out

6/4

7th

5

18th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

13:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Good Time Ahead

9st 5lb

T: Jim & Suzi Best

His AW wins were all in 2017; won twice over hurdles in 2023 and penultimate start (Wolverhampton 2m) showed all is not lost on AW, but he ran poorly (14-1; made most) with blinkers reinstated over C&D one week ago behind two of today's rivals; others look a bit more solid.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3057-

Last run: 268 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in a Bangor bumper last autumn but he's been well adrift in three hurdle runs; still lightly raced but he returns from 268 days off and needs improvement on his handicap debut; has rejoined Stuart Edmunds.
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3

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

12:47 Stratford

Sailed Away

11st 4lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Rob Summers

Sole success came in a Huntingdon handicap in March 2024 when trained by Stuart Edmunds; pulled up on chase/stable debut in May and tailed off when last of eight back over hurdles over C&D (good to firm) in July; drop in grade will help but he has questions to answer.

12/1

3

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

12:47 Stratford

Sailed Away

11st 4lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Rob Summers

Sole success came in a Huntingdon handicap in March 2024 when trained by Stuart Edmunds; pulled up on chase/stable debut in May and tailed off when last of eight back over hurdles over C&D (good to firm) in July; drop in grade will help but he has questions to answer.

12/1

8th

5

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

19:18 Stratford

Sailed Away

11st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Rob Summers

Consistent in handicap hurdles for Stuart Edmunds but was pulled up on stable/chase debut last month; reverts to hurdles on a competitive mark with the step back up in trip a positive; handles most ground.

12/1

OUR TIP

16/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 7-46P7 C

Last run: 127 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won off 18lb higher over fences at Warwick (2m4f, good) last autumn but not in the same form since, and was beaten 63l at Market Rasen when last seen in July; has plenty to prove back over hurdles for new yard and he's 0-8 in this sphere.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

17:20 Market Rasen

Somekindofstar

11st 0lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Matt Crawley

Without a win since September 2022; has got himself well handicapped but it was all very laboured last time at Worcester.

25/1

3

1st Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:25 Worcester

Somekindofstar

11st 8lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Matt Crawley

Hasn't won since September 2022 but is starting to look well handicapped as a result; respectable third at Fakenham (2m, good) four weeks ago on first start in over six months; needs to find more.

8/1

3rd

2

2nd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 59y

Class 5

15:10 Fakenham

Somekindofstar

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Matt Crawley

Ex-Charlie Longsdon; has won four times over fences, including off 11lb higher over C&D in January 2022; good stable debut when third of six in a 2m handicap hurdle here (good to soft) but not so good back over fences at Lingfield next time; bit to prove.

14/1

Form: 8P771P D BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Off the mark (15th attempt) when landing a gamble with an easy front-running win on his stable debut at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) last month; flopped under a penalty at Stratford (2m2f) but he had an excuse in the mud that day and he could resume his progress if conditions are more suitable here; respected.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:25 Sedgefield

King Otis

12st 0lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: James Owen

prominent behind clear leaders

16/1

4th

2

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:25 Sedgefield

King Otis

12st 0lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: James Owen

prominent behind clear leaders

16/1

3rd

4

12th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

12:50 Huntingdon

King Otis

10st 11lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: James Owen

in touch with leaders on outer, headway and went second before 3 out, went clear with winner home turn, no extra when jockey dropped whip before last, weakened and lost second run-in

14/1

Form: 424-

Last run: 528 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
0-17 on the Flat and was disappointing at Brighton last time but he's still unexposed over hurdles and was runner-up in a C&D maiden last spring; returns from a short break and he needs watching in market on handicap hurdle debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(2)

24th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Pure Bubbles

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Denis Quinn

slowly away and lost many lengths start, towards rear

11/1

0

3

13th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

12:55 Fakenham

Pure Bubbles

11st 11lb

J: Jamie Moore

T: Gary Moore

0-17 on the Flat and was disappointing at Brighton last time but he's still unexposed over hurdles and was runner-up in a C&D maiden last spring; returns from a short break and he needs watching in market on handicap hurdle debut.

3/1

Form: 79P494

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Has not made a serious impact in his ten starts but he ran well for a long way at Huntingdon (2m3f, good to soft; 4-1) last Sunday and shaped as though this drop back in trip should suit; yard is in decent form and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

1st Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Worcester

Ferrybridge

11st 8lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: James Owen

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway before 3 out, weakened after 2 out

13/2

6th

2

18th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

15:15 Stratford

Ferrybridge

11st 6lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: James Owen

midfield, not fluent 3rd, weakening when mistake 4 out

4/1

2nd

3

2nd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 59y

Class 5

15:10 Fakenham

Ferrybridge

11st 6lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: James Owen

Off the mark over fences in a novice handicap at Huntingdon in March (2m, good); fair efforts over fences last twice; one to consider.

9/2

Form: 445/

Last run: 687 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Has record of 2-42 but he's been consistent on the Flat (1m3f-2m) since May; his last hurdle run was almost two years ago but he's unexposed in this sphere and is one to keep an eye on back over jumps; hood removed.
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7th

9

(7)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trusty Scout

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Derek Shaw

Winless since 2023 and isn't up to much these days; had plenty of chances at this level of late and only holds outside claims.

16/1

6th

10

(7)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trusty Scout

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Derek Shaw

3-69 and his current losing run is up to 25; others preferred.

16/1

5th

8

(8)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Trusty Scout

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Three-time winner but the latest of those wins came in November 2023; fifth in two starts at Wolverhampton in January but he was well beaten at Newcastle (1m, AW) 13 days ago; others preferred.

16/1

Form: F4P5-0 D

Last run: 183 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Career hasn't developed as once looked likely and he has finished unplaced in all eight handicap starts; dropped another 4lb but he was beaten 32l at Plumpton last time and has plenty to prove; yard also runs Pure Bubbles.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

26th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

17:35 Fontwell

Privatory

10st 4lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Paddy Butler

Won his first two starts over hurdles (one in France) but 0-14 since and very much on the downgrade; addition of a tongue-tie needs to have a dramatic effect.

33/1

8

26th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

17:35 Fontwell

Privatory

10st 4lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Paddy Butler

Won his first two starts over hurdles (one in France) but 0-14 since and very much on the downgrade; addition of a tongue-tie needs to have a dramatic effect.

33/1

12

12th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

15:50 Plumpton

Privatory

10st 13lb

J: Rob Hargreaves

T: Paddy Butler

Became disappointing for Gary Moore last season and was pulled up when 50-1 for recent stable debut at Fontwell (2m1f, good); swaps blinkers for first-time cheekpieces here.

33/1

Non-runners

La Breille, State Of Bliss

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £90.10
Straight Forecast £69.04
Tricast £439.46
Trifecta £674.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

King Otis

Daily Mirror:

Pure Bubbles

The Times:

Sailed Away

The Guardian:

Somekindofstar

RP RATINGS:

King Otis

POSTDATA:

King Otis

Telegraph:

King Otis

Daily Mail:

King Otis

The Star:

King Otis

D Express:

Sailed Away

The Sun:

Pure Bubbles

Daily Record:

Pure Bubbles