Fakenham Races & Results 1 Sunday 19th January 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Fakenham Races & Results Tomform Sunday 19th January 2025

There were 22 Races on Sunday 19th January 2025 across 3 meetings. There was 8 races at Windsor, 7 races at Thurles, 7 races at Fakenham, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Sunday 19th January 2025

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12:30 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
6 1st (6) (2/1 +50%) Mersey Street	2 2/1(+50%)	(6) Mersey Street 2/1, Second here in October and back to form tackling 3m for the first time when fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (soft) 23 days ago, ridden positively, headed final 50 yards, didn't quite get home. Sharper track and better ground may help him see out the trip today. One for the shortlist. Second over 2m4f here in October and returns after creditable fourth over 3m at Wetherby.
4 2nd (4) (18/5 +28%) Awesome Foursome	3.6 18/5(+28%)	(4) Awesome Foursome 18/5, Bumper/hurdles winner who ran well when runner-up at Ludlow in May. Not in same form since, making mistakes tried over fences at this venue. Raced lazily but did plug on into third (of 7, Ffos Las, 20f) when back over hurdles latest. Might be more in his comfort zone now up in trip with visor on. Battled on well for third over 2m4f last month and this move back up in trip ought to suit.
7 3rd (7) (11/1 -22%) De Vega's Warrior	11 11/1(-22%)	(7) De Vega's Warrior 11/1, A frustrating maiden on Flat. Best run over hurdles in first-time cheekpieces (removed today) when third of 11 (20.5f, Southwell) on handicap debut last month. Lightly-raced in this sphere and not ruled out tackling a staying trip for the first time, especially as yard has hit form in recent weeks. Placed over 2m4f on last month's handicap hurdle debut; a possible if this new trip suits.
1 4th (1) (5/2 +25%) Malago Rose	2.5 5/2(+25%)	(1) Malago Rose 5/2, Beaten a fair way on return/debut for new yard at Ludlow in November, but career-best on second start for Neil Mulholland, winning a 7-runner handicap hurdle over C&D (soft) 18 days ago, although flattered by the winning margin. 6 lb rise makes life tougher here. Won by 13l over C&D on New Year's Day and subsequent 6lb rise could have been worse.
2 5th (2) (20/1 -186%) Our Pink Lady	20 20/1(-186%)	(2) Our Pink Lady 20/1, Disappointing start to this year when pulled up (went without tongue-tie) in a handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft) 17 days ago. Tongue-tie back on and dangerous to dismiss now back below latest winning mark, for in-form yard who have an outstanding record here (32% strike rate). Has lost her way since winning twice over 2m4f last March and has stamina to prove.
3 6th (3) (13/2 +7%) Chancellorstown	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(3) Chancellorstown 13/2, Showed improved form in cheekpieces when going down by a nose in 25f Plumpton handicap in November but below-par when fifth of 9 in a handicap hurdle at Fontwell (21.8f, soft) 40 days ago, not suited by drop in distance. Blinkers on for first time and good chance he can bounce back over this trip. Went close in cheekpieces two runs ago; held since; now tries blinkers.
5 \|PU\| (5) (22/1 -300%) Kadex	22 22/1(-300%)	(5) Kadex 22/1, Fair sort at his best but has tumbled down the weights. Retains some ability, completed for the first time in 7 outings here in November, failing to see it out. Interesting contender back hurdling with blinkers/tongue-tie back on today, but clearly comes with some risks. Out of form over fences last year but well worth a market check on this return to hurdling.

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12:30 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

A comfortable winner over C&D on New Year's Day, MALAGO ROSE is an appealing option in her bid to follow up off just 6lb higher. The very capable Harriet Tucker takes over from Freddie Mitchell in the saddle and her 7lb claim helps. Awesome Foursome and De Vega's Warrior have been knocking on the door of late and can make this a good test for the selection.

A tricky opening race. MERSEY STREET finished second here in October and shaped well when not quite getting home on his first try over 3m (soft) last month, only headed in the final 50 yards having made the running. He should be able to see out this trip back on a sharper track and can take this under a positive ride. Kadex showed glimpses of his old ability last time and he'd be a big player if able to build on that, while Chancellorstown should be more at home back up in trip today.

A wide-margin C&D winner on just her second start for Neil Mulholland, MALAGO ROSE could easily have more to offer for her new stable.

13:05 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
2 1st (2) (11/1 -83%) Mavis Pike	11 11/1(-83%)	(2) Mavis Pike 11/1, Made all on handicap debut over C&D in October. Not in the same form when a well-held third under a penalty at Fontwell the following week and struggled in a stronger contest when last seen 35 days ago (last of 6, Windsor). Needs to bounce back, but could do so at this venue. Regressed in two starts since winning over C&D but the return here may help.
3 2nd (3) (11/10 +27%) Kalif D'airy	1.1 11/10(+27%)	(3) Kalif D'airy 11/10, Heavily backed returning from a break when second of 6 in a handicap hurdle at Fontwell (19.1f, soft) 24 days ago. travelled powerfully and not helped by untidy jump 2 out. Back in trip today but didn't look short of speed on that occasion and should have an excellent chance. Second to a subsequent winner at Fontwell last time; drops back in trip but still a player.
6 3rd (6) (10/1 -186%) Character Testing	10 10/1(-186%)	(6) Character Testing 10/1, Fair scorer on the Flat up to 10f for Tom Clover. Left that yard for £9,000 and has been consistent over hurdles (but remains a maiden) for current connections. Hood on for the first time when second of 8 at Warwick (16f) last month, keen and outbattled late on. Place claims again now handicapping. Placed in all four completed starts over hurdles; respected on handicap debut.
5 4th (5) (40/1 -60%) Order Of Progress	40 40/1(-60%)	(5) Order Of Progress 40/1, Took a keen hold and tailed off in well-contested 3-y-o Newbury bumper in December 2023 for Tom Lacey but hasn't achieve a great deal over hurdles in recent months for new yard. Needs more. This looks easier on handicap debut but she does still need to find plenty of improvement.
1 5th (1) (6/1 -33%) Realistic Optimism	6 6/1(-33%)	(1) Realistic Optimism 6/1, Fairly useful bumper winner in Ireland in 2022. Best effort for current connections when fourth of 11 in a novice hurdle at Windsor (16f, good to soft) 35 days ago, took closer order 3 out but unable to sustain effort. Not ruled out on handicap debut on only his fourth start over timber. May have a better chance now making his handicap debut at a modest level.
4 \|PU\| (4) (6/1 +8%) Runaway Train	6 6/1(+8%)	(4) Runaway Train 6/1, Second on handicap debut at Southwell (2m) in November, faring best of the trio who ensured a brisk early gallop. Seemingly not suited by the step up in trip when fourth of 6 at Fontwell (19.1f) 24 days ago. Not discounted back down in trip for yard with an excellent strike-rate here. Runner-up on handicap debut, but longer trip and soft ground found him out last time.
7 \|PU\| (7) (80/1 -60%) Eklil	80 80/1(-60%)	(7) Eklil 80/1, Three-time winner on the Flat but hasn't shown much over hurdles, finishing down the field at Plumpton (15.9f) 34 days ago. Goes handicapping now but others preferred. Has been out of form for some time including in three starts since returned to hurdling.

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13:05 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

KALIF D'AIRY wasn't beaten far when second under Caoilin Quinn in a similar event over 2m3f at Fontwell on Boxing Day and may be able to go one place better with this drop in trip likely to be beneficial. Runaway Train was a well-held fourth in that race and would need a big step forward to reverse the form. With that in mind, Character Testing may pose a bigger threat.

KALIF D'AIRY was well-backed and moved through the race powerfully when second over further on Boxing Day. The drop back to 2m should pose no problem, and he can go one better today in a race that should be run to suit. The consistent Character Testing should be in the money yet again, along with Mavis Pike who is down in class and returns to the scene of her sole victory.

The choice is REALISTIC OPTIMISM who has shown ability in three starts over hurdles and ought to find this easier on handicap debut.

13:40 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 21f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
1 1st (1) (7/1 -56%) Mortens Leam	7 7/1(-56%)	(1) Mortens Leam 7/1, C&D winner who came in a creditable fourth of 11 in handicap chase at Lingfield (23.5f, soft) 41 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up again. C&D winner and back off last winning mark; could play a part back down in grade.
6 2nd (6) (20/1 -233%) Cloudy Wednesday	20 20/1(-233%)	(6) Cloudy Wednesday 20/1, C&D winner last April but off since a below-par fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle here 9 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running back over fences. 2-5 over fences here, but returns from 282 days off and has a moderate record fresh.
4 3rd (4) (14/1 +58%) Pilgrims King	14 14/1(+58%)	(4) Pilgrims King 14/1, Dual 19f chase winner last term but pulled up all 4 runs this season, latest in handicap chase (80/1) at Ffos Las (25.3f, heavy) 31 days ago. 3lb below last winning mark, but has been pulled up in his last four starts.
10 4th (10) (6/1 -9%) Shaw's Cross	6 6/1(-9%)	(10) Shaw's Cross 6/1, On a long losing run but he posted a good second of 6 in handicap chase at Plumpton (19.8f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Can give another good account. Chased home a subsequent winner last time, but not sure to repeat it; 2lb wrong.
8 5th (8) (14/1 -40%) Annie Nail	14 14/1(-40%)	(8) Annie Nail 14/1, In good nick without winning over fences for Alexandra Dunn in 2023. Looked rusty after 17 months for new yard when fifth over hurdles here 18 days ago. Can take a step forward now. Well beaten on stable debut over hurdles last time; could fare better back over fences.
5 6th (5) (10/1 -43%) Supasunrise	10 10/1(-43%)	(5) Supasunrise 10/1, It's now 11 runs since his last win in 2023 and he came in only tenth of 13 in handicap chase at Hereford (20.9f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Others appeal more. Modest effort at Hereford last time; no win since November 2023 and is still 6lb higher.
9 7th (9) (9/2 +10%) Jukebox D'eddy	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(9) Jukebox D'eddy 9/2, Fair maiden hurdler who has started well over fences, third of 8 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (23.9f, soft) 53 days ago. Merits serious consideration with cheekpieces added. 0-17 under rules and this sharper test not certain to suit; cheekpieces on.
11 8th (11) (33/1 0%) Noah's Light	33 33/1(0%)	(11) Noah's Light 33/1, Scored at Newton Abbot last July but arrives out of sorts, pulled up in handicap chase at Wincanton (25.1f, soft) 33 days ago. Lots to prove. Has regressed since last summer's win and is 4lb wrong here.
2 \|F\| (2) (9/1 -50%) Kankin	9 9/1(-50%)	(2) Kankin 9/1, 9/1, only seventh of 11 in handicap chase at Ludlow (20f, soft) 32 days ago. Cheekpieces go on for 1st time and this C&D winner needs to bounce back. Off same mark as when winning over C&D last May, but modest lately; cheekpieces on.
3 \|PU\| (3) (14/1 +30%) Jimmyjeroo	14 14/1(+30%)	(3) Jimmyjeroo 14/1, Modest maiden hurdler wasn't disgraced when sixth of 13 in handicap at Warwick (19f, soft) 19 days ago. Respected on his chase debut with few miles still on the clock. Out of a winning pointer and may improve for the switch to fences, but will need to.
13 \|PU\| (13) (14/1 +44%) Go Fox	14 14/1(+44%)	(13) Go Fox 14/1, Course winner who came in a well-held fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle here (23.4f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Fourteen runs since last success in 2023. Enough to prove from 5lb out of the weights with blinkers now given a go.

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13:40 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Cases can be made for several of these but perhaps the well-handicapped SHAW'S CROSS, who runs off 9lb lower than his last winning mark, could be the answer. A respectable second and clear of the rest at Plumpton most recently, the veteran still retains plenty of enthusiasm for the game. Mortens Leam has won over this C&D and rates the chief threat, ahead of Supasunrise.

JUKEBOX D'EDDY rates the pick of these weights so is fancied to gain a deserved breakthrough success at the chief expense of in-form C&D scorer Mortens Leam. Annie Nail and Jimmyjeroo also need factoring into this open handicap.

This can go to the 13yo MORTENS LEAM who has winning form over C&D and drops into a 0-100 for the first time since the autumn of 2018.

14:15 Fakenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
4 1st (4) (5/4 +62%) Escapologist	1.25 5/4(+62%)	(4) Escapologist 5/4, Fair form shown in bumpers for Joe Ponting, third of 8 at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) 52 days ago. Much respected on his hurdles debut for excellent new yard. Made the frame in two autumn bumpers and has a big role to play on stable/hurdle debut.
1 2nd (1) (5/4 +38%) Aviation	1.25 5/4(+38%)	(1) Aviation 5/4, Shaped well sole start in bumpers and built on encouraging hurdles debut when second of 12 upped to 21f in a Warwick maiden last month. Remains open to improvement and he's a leading player. Fair form when placed twice at Warwick (2m/2m5f); has good chance to open account here.
5 3rd (5) (6/1 -140%) Mohawk Chief	6 6/1(-140%)	(5) Mohawk Chief 6/1, Fair 7f winner on Flat for Aidan O'Brien. Much better effort in this sphere when second of 9 in novice hurdle here (16f, soft) 18 days ago. Not ruled out back up in trip. Stayed on well from poor position to take second over 2m here on New Year's Day.
2 4th (2) (9/1 -64%) Dwight K Schrute	9 9/1(-64%)	(2) Dwight K Schrute 9/1, £80,000 4-y-o. Successful sole run between the flags in February 2023 and, though absent since, he needs a close look on Rules debut for his in-form new yard. Bought for £80,000 after winning point debut; makes rules debut after 694-day layoff.
3 5th (3) (18/1 +18%) Educator	18 18/1(+18%)	(3) Educator 18/1, Fairly useful at best on the Flat for Mick Appleby and has shown some promise in a pair of 2m maiden hurdles at Southwell and Huntingdon for his new handler. No forlorn hope. Useful on the Flat in his prime but has shown only minor promise in two 2m maiden hurdles.
6 6th (6) (300/1 -500%) Walk The Plank	300 300/1(-500%)	(6) Walk The Plank 300/1, 80/1, never-dangerous fourteenth of 16 in maiden hurdle at Punchestown (20f, good to soft) on debut last May for John Hanlon. Lots more is required. Struggled when 80-1 for 2m4f Punchestown maiden on debut last May; now with new stable.
8 \|F\| (8) (300/1 -355%) Suzy Wood	300 300/1(-355%)	(8) Suzy Wood 300/1, Little impact in a couple of bumpers and needs a big step forward now going hurdling. Tailed off when a big-priced outsider for two autumn bumpers; hurdle debut today.
7 \|PU\| (7) (200/1 -300%) Wingmann	200 200/1(-300%)	(7) Wingmann 200/1, Last of 6 in novice hurdle here (16f, good to soft, 10/1) on hurdles bow 61 days ago. Up in trip now. Struggled here (2m) on hurdling debut in November; tries a new trip today.

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14:15 Fakenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

MOHAWK CHIEF caught the eye when finishing a never-nearer second over 2m here on New Year's Day and a return to 2m4f may prove fruitful. Although the five-year-old will need to jump with more fluency, a race of this nature looks well within his compass. The 115-rated Aviation sets a good standard and Lucy Wadham's charge isn't taken lightly, while market support for point-to-point winner Dwight K Schrute would be interesting.

AVIATION holds the best form on offer so is taken to build on his Warwick second and get off the mark in this sphere. Hurdling newcomers Dwight K Schrute and Escapologist are both in good hands and need considering too, especially if the market speaks in their favour.

Escapologist looks interesting but AVIATION has made a pretty solid start to his hurdling career and gets the nod.

14:45 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
9 1st (9) (10/1 +29%) Mermaids Cave	10 10/1(+29%)	(9) Mermaids Cave 10/1, Landed a fourth win since switching to James Owen when leading late on over 19.5f at Bangor (heavy) in October. Shaped as if still in form when 11½ lengths seventh of 12 to Larchmont Lass at Wincanton 11 days later but pulled up at Sandown since. Good strike-rate for this yard; these conditions should suit her better than last time.
3 2nd (3) (7/1 +0%) Greyval	7 7/1(+0%)	(3) Greyval 7/1, Dual winner in her juvenile season but has drawn a blank since. Latest Wincanton third of 12 creditable but that wait for a next win may go on a bit longer. 0-7 in handicaps and will need to hit the ground running to take this after ten weeks off.
5 3rd (5) (11/1 -83%) Game Colours	11 11/1(-83%)	(5) Game Colours 11/1, Had wind surgery after pulling up on debut and placed on all 3 starts since, on the latest going down by only a head to Star Walking in mares' novice at Wincanton (21.5f, heavy). Definite claims of making the frame here with a repeat. Beaten a head by Star Walking at Wincanton last time; shouldn't be much between them again.
2 4th (2) (11/4 +61%) Pretending	2.75 11/4(+61%)	(2) Pretending 11/4, Resumed with a 2m4f win at Uttoxeter and not disgraced when eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham. Rare poor effort at Southwell last time but is the type to bounce back quickly. Return to this trip is in her favour and drying ground not a problem; respected.
10 5th (10) (14/1 +30%) Addosh	14 14/1(+30%)	(10) Addosh 14/1, Not the most reliable jumper but has shaped better than the result on both hurdling outings for this yard and has been in good form on the Flat lately, so not a forlorn hope. Has been rated much higher over hurdles in the past, but looks vulnerable to an improver.
8 6th (8) (14/1 +13%) Linda Moon	14 14/1(+13%)	(8) Linda Moon 14/1, Picked up where she left off in the spring this term, again running with credit when fifth at Wincanton last time. Tongue strap goes back on but others look better handicapped. 0-8 over hurdles but in the frame six times; needs to find more to get her head in front.
7 7th (7) (20/1 -43%) Laravie	20 20/1(-43%)	(7) Laravie 20/1, Runner-up on second of 2 starts in bumpers and much improved from her hurdles debut when second of 5 in mares event at Wexford (20f, heavy) in October. Low key start for this yard (after leaving Kevin O'Donnell) in a novice at Ffos Las but step back up in trip is in her favour. Well held on stable debut eight days ago; will need to improve; cheekpieces on.
4 8th (4) (5/2 +29%) Star Walking	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(4) Star Walking 5/2, Point/bumper winner who confirmed promise of her hurdles debut second on return in November when getting on top late from Game Colours in a mares' novice at Wincanton (21.3f, heavy) 6 weeks ago. Left the impression there's plenty more to come and boasts leading claims. Had to battle hard to win at Wincanton last month, but still open to plenty more progress.
1 9th (1) (11/1 -120%) Sunday Soldier	11 11/1(-120%)	(1) Sunday Soldier 11/1, Improved in leaps and bounds over hurdles last season, completing a 5-timer at Musselburgh in April. Better for return when excellent second at Musselburgh, then far from disgraced on chasing debut at Exeter. Big player returned to this sphere. Still 7lb above her last winning mark and may not want the ground to dry out any further.
6 \|PU\| (6) (20/1 -300%) Lindy Reilly	20 20/1(-300%)	(6) Lindy Reilly 20/1, Kayf Tara mare who stepped up on previous efforts to land a thin novice hurdle at this course earlier in the month. Handicapper has taken no chances with opening mark but there could be more still in the locker. Won over 2m here last month, but will need to settle and jump better to follow up.

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14:45 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Star Walking opened her account in this discipline at the second time of asking when digging deep at Wincanton last month. However, an opening mark of 113 does demand more of Harry Fry's mare and the experienced SUNDAY SOLDIER is more appealing. The daughter of Shantou was far from disgraced when second on her chase bow at Exeter 31 days ago and she looks capable of regaining the winning thread reverting to hurdles. Greyval and Lindy Reilly are others to consider.

STAR WALKING hasn't put a foot wrong to date and, while only just edging ahead from Game Colours at Wincanton last time, there should be more to come switched to handicaps. Sunday Soldier is a most likeable mare who should go well back hurdling and Lindy Reilly is another who remains with potential.

Just a head separated STAR WALKING and Game Colours at Wincanton last month. The winner is taken to confirm the placings.

15:20 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 21f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
1 1st (1) (5/2 +38%) Telepathique	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(1) Telepathique 5/2, Boasts an excellent strike rate and won first 2 starts over fences, including over C&D on return. Good second in listed mares chase at Warwick last time and this bold jumper should go well again back in a handicap. Has made very good start to chasing career this term and already has a C&D win on her CV.
6 2nd (6) (12/1 +25%) Moviddy	12 12/1(+25%)	(6) Moviddy 12/1, Dual 2m4f hurdles winner but yet to add to that over fences, often making mistakes. Others are preferred despite reducing mark. Didn't run badly when third at Leicester last month but now 0-8 over fences.
4 3rd (4) (17/2 -42%) So Said I	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(4) So Said I 17/2, Opened her chasing account at Lingfield in February and has started this season well, runner-up at Warwick and Cheltenham last 2 starts, giving best only late on after another bold display from the front at latter course. Not discounted. Jumped well and gave it very good shot from the front when second at Cheltenham last month.
5 4th (5) (11/1 -175%) Gazette Bourgeoise	11 11/1(-175%)	(5) Gazette Bourgeoise 11/1, Hurdles winner who finally got off the mark over fences when taking advantage of reduced mark in clear-cut fashion over C&D on New Year's Day. Had a breathing operation prior to that win so may have turned the corner. Drew clear to win by 12l over C&D this month; today's race is much more competitive.
10 5th (10) (10/1 +50%) Bolintlea	10 10/1(+50%)	(10) Bolintlea 10/1, Fair chaser who was back to form with a close third at Carlisle and not seen to best effect at Lingfield since. May find this a bit too competitive, however. Placed twice since reverting to fences in November but might find this too competitive.
2 6th (2) (16/1 -88%) Regal Renaissance	16 16/1(-88%)	(2) Regal Renaissance 16/1, Reliable mare who resumed winning ways in 7-runner handicap chase at Warwick and backed that up when good fourth at Cheltenham. In the mix once more. Good fourth at Cheltenham since Warwick win in November; shortlisted.
3 7th (3) (9/1 +18%) Ostrava Du Berlais	9 9/1(+18%)	(3) Ostrava Du Berlais 9/1, Built on promising Warwick chase debut when readily taking 6-runner handicap at Ludlow and followed up under a penalty with the minimum of fuss at Taunton (18.2f, good) last month. Disappointed in hat-trick bid at Ffos Las last week but better ground here should suit. Twice won comfortably last month and could still be ahead of her mark.
7 8th (7) (14/1 -40%) Melusine De Pail	14 14/1(-40%)	(7) Melusine De Pail 14/1, Point winner who showed fair form when placed over hurdles. Decent start to chase career when third at Huntingdon and this C&D last 2 starts and she remains unexposed. Headgear on. Respectable third of five over C&D last month; improvement needed in new cheekpieces.
9 \|B\| (9) (22/1 -83%) Micronormous	22 22/1(-83%)	(9) Micronormous 22/1, Bumper winner but mixed record over hurdles this season after 16 months off. Made a winning start to chase career in weak event over C&D but only fourth of 5 here since. This even tougher. Change of headgear. Won small-field C&D contest on chase debut in November but must improve today.
11 \|PU\| (11) (7/2 +61%) Getbazoutofhere	3.5 7/2(+61%)	(11) Getbazoutofhere 7/2, Belatedly opened her account at Hereford in May and has advanced her form this winter, scoring again there before good-placed efforts at Leicester and Cheltenham. Not out of things. Finished with strong burst to take third at Chelteham last month but others appeal more.
8 \|PU\| (8) (25/1 -79%) Similar Story	25 25/1(-79%)	(8) Similar Story 25/1, Easy winner of an Irish point and she made a winning chasing debut at Kelso in October. Backed it up with a very good second at Carlisle (2m4f) following month but struggled in a deeper race at Cheltenham since. Has had a breathing operation. In good form in the autumn but didn't fire last time and needs a career-best run here.

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15:20 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 21f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

TELEPATHIQUE hasn't looked back since her chasing debut success over C&D in October, as she recorded another win at Warwick and backed that up by finishing second in Listed company at the same venue. A wind operation did the trick for Gazette Bourgeoise here on New Year's Day and she enters calculations off a 7lb higher mark. Others for the shortlist include So Said I and Getbazoutofhere.

OSTRAVA DU BERLAIS seemed to struggle on testing ground when bidding for the hat-trick at Ffos Las last week so is worth another chance back on a better surface. This does look competitive, though, with Telepathique and Gazette Bourgeoise heading the dangers.

A rapid improver in December, OSTRAVA DU BERLAIS (nap) is better than she showed on her latest outing and can resume her progres.

15:55 Fakenham NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
4 (4) (15/8 -106%) Edward Sexton	1.875 15/8(-106%)	(4) Edward Sexton 15/8, Made a promising start when second at Sandown (18/1) 10 weeks ago under this rider, edged out only by a stable companion with pointing experience. Sets the standard and the one to beat. Went close in what was probably a good race on debut at Sandown ten weeks ago.
7 (7) (10/3 +17%) Seaview Rock	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(7) Seaview Rock 10/3, £18,000 3-y-o, £72,000 4-y-o, Saddler's Rock gelding. Dam (h118) 2m-19f hurdle winner (stayed 21f). Third sole outing in Irish points (Feb 2024). Likely type. Cost £72,000 after promising Irish point debut last year; with good yard for rules career.
3 (3) (6/1 +20%) Champagne Fortune	6 6/1(+20%)	(3) Champagne Fortune 6/1, €22,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam (c127) 2¾m chase winner. Placed twice from 4 starts in Irish points, including latest (Nov 02). First foal from a useful chaser; placed in two of his four Irish points; rules debut.
6 (6) (8/1 +11%) Jager Time	8 8/1(+11%)	(6) Jager Time 8/1, Third on only start in Irish points but offered little in a class 2 bumper at Cheltenham in October. This less demanding at least. Placed on Irish point debut; will find this race easier than his rules debut at Cheltenham.
9 (9) (10/1 +17%) Spectacularsunrise	10 10/1(+17%)	(9) Spectacularsunrise 10/1, Passing Glance gelding. Half-brother to modest 2m hurdle winner Mavis Pike. Dam (c69/h105), 19f hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdlers/chasers Indifference Curve (stayed 3½m) and Ardera Cross (stays 21f). Newcomer to note. Out of a well-connected hurdle winner; with good stable; market may guide.
8 (8) (10/1 +38%) Soul Limbo	10 10/1(+38%)	(8) Soul Limbo 10/1, Stable boasts a good record in this sphere but he didn't offer a great deal when fourth at Chepstow on debut. Beaten about 26l when fourth at Chepstow but positives can be drawn from that run.
1 (1) (12/1 +14%) American Empire	12 12/1(+14%)	(1) American Empire 12/1, Australia gelding. Dam 1m-9.4f winner. 15/2, modest form when third of 7 in bumper at Lingfield (16f, slow) on debut 41 days ago. Travelled well for a long way when third at Lingfield (AW) last month; could have a say.
2 (2) (25/1 +38%) Barleythorpe	25 25/1(+38%)	(2) Barleythorpe 25/1, Well held both starts in bumpers in the spring for Pam Sly. Not disgraced on his two starts for Pam Sly last spring but needs improvement for new yard.
5 (5) (33/1 +67%) Fox Cottage	33 33/1(+67%)	(5) Fox Cottage 33/1, Schiaparelli gelding. Dam runner-up in point. Stable has the odd bumper winner but this newcomer has a good standard to reach.
10 (10) (50/1 -25%) Land Girl's Luck	50 50/1(-25%)	(10) Land Girl's Luck 50/1, Workforce mare. Dam (h99) bumper winner. Placed both starts in point bumpers, runner-up last time (Jan 2024). Placed in two point bumpers at Larkhill last winter but tackles stronger opposition here.

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15:55 Fakenham NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

EDWARD SEXTON was just denied on his racecourse bow at Sandown in November by a stable companion and the five-year-old wouldn't need to find much improvement in order to go one better. Jager Time was down the field in a Cheltenham bumper in October but is capable of better with his sights lowered. Newcomers Seaview Rock and Spectacularsunrise represent top stables and are worth a market check.

EDWARD SEXTON went very close to making a winning debut at Sandown and this looks a good opportunity for him to go one better. Seaview Rock proved quite popular at the sales last year and looks a likely newcomer for Dan Skelton, while Spectacularsunrise is also from a yard that has a good record in these events.

Sandown runner-up EDWARD SEXTON probably sets a good form standard and ought to be hard to beat.

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