Fakenham Races & Results Tomform Tuesday 19th December 2023
There were 30 Races on Tuesday 19th December 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 8 races at Wincanton, 7 races at Catterick, 7 races at Fakenham, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Tuesday 19th December 2023
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(5) West Warhorse 9/2, Brother to useful hurdler/very smart chaser Western Warhorse. Some promise in bumpers but could only manage seventh of 10 on last month's Huntingdon hurdle debut. Not beaten far in any of three bumpers but made low-key hurdle debut last month.
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2nd (1) (5/1 +9%) Ballyvaughan Bay
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5/1(+9%)
(1) Ballyvaughan Bay 5/1, Failed to complete in points either side off finishing ninth of 21 in a Punchestown bumper in April. Could only consider if backed on this hurdle/yard debut. Looked promising in a bumper and a point in Ireland last year; makes stable debut today.
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3rd (6) (80/1 -220%) Little Talks
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80/1(-220%)
(6) Little Talks 80/1, Runner-up only start in Irish points but no promise in 2 novice hurdles for new yard. Close second on Irish point debut but a well-beaten outsider on both hurdling starts.
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4th (2) (10/11 +48%) Bennettsbridge
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(2) Bennettsbridge 10/11, Cost £43,000 after finishing placed on both completed starts in Irish points. Sets out over hurdles in a very winnable race and his yard gets lots of winners here. Placed in two Irish points in April and was bought for £43,000 in May; rules debut today.
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5th (7) (4/1 -78%) September Power
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4/1(-78%)
(7) September Power 4/1, Fairly useful Flat performer at up to 2m. Well beaten over C&D on hurdle debut back in February 2022 but has been better than ever on the Flat this year and she ought to be up to making an impact in a race like this over hurdles. Well beaten over C&D on hurdle debut in 2022 but has done well on the Flat this year.
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|PU| (4) (25/1 -39%) Swearer
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(4) Swearer 25/1, Successful in a point in April 2021. Not seen again until fifth in a Ludlow novice claiming hurdle in November 2022 and absent again since. Small-field point winner; not disgraced in claiming hurdle last year; others look stronger.
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|PU| (3) (40/1 -300%) Summer Gale
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(3) Summer Gale 40/1, Fair form on the Flat/in bumpers but failed to replicate that form in 2 hurdles for Jessica Harrington in Ireland in the summer. Left that stable after finishing well held back on the Flat in June. Placed in an Irish bumper last year but both hurdle runs there in June were underwhelming.
LTO Selection:
12:10 Fakenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
The pick is SEPTEMBER POWER, who showed very little on his hurdling debut here in 2022 but has done very well on the Flat this year.
(1) Jacks Touch 7/2, Confirmed the promise of her chasing debut when landing mares' novices' handicap at Leicester and similar form when third at Fakenham. Respected. Scored by 5l at Leicester last month and ran well over C&D the following day.
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2nd (6) (3/1 +25%) Lincoln Lyn
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3/1(+25%)
(6) Lincoln Lyn 3/1, Did well over fences last season and entitled to come on for her return last month. Won over this C&D on New Year's Day and 1 lb lower here. Big shout. C&D winner off 1lb higher in January and made a pleasing seasonal debut last month.
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3rd (2) (7/1 -27%) Our Nel
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7/1(-27%)
(2) Our Nel 7/1, Fair form shown in bumpers and over hurdles, fourth of 14 on handicap debut at Taunton (19f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Makes chase debut (looks type to make better chaser). Respectable fourth on handicap hurdle debut; upped in trip and quickly switches to fences.
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4th (4) (10/3 +5%) Brandisova
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(4) Brandisova 10/3, In good form earlier this year, landing handicaps over hurdles/fences at around 3m at Fakenham. Decent reappearance third at Lingfield (23.5f, soft) before excuses at Market Rasen 12 days ago. Headgear applied back down in trip. Dual course winner last season; didn't fire 12 days ago but cheekpieces might help today.
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|PU| (5) (9/1 -50%) Fine By Her
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9/1(-50%)
(5) Fine By Her 9/1, Bounced back to form when doubling her career tally in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Ludlow (23.8f, good to soft) when last seen in May. Looked likely winner in void race at Worcester later that month but fitness has to be taken on trust now going chasing back from 7 months off. Dual hurdle winner; makes chasing debut after a layoff but she runs this track very well.
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|PU| (7) (11/1 -10%) Rosearelli
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11/1(-10%)
(7) Rosearelli 11/1, Won first 2 starts over fences for Ali Stronge early in the year but below par since, including for this yard. Ran okay over hurdles on stable debut in September but well held in a chase last month.
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|PU| (3) (15/2 -25%) River Tyne
7.5
15/2(-25%)
(3) River Tyne 15/2, Maiden who is often there or thereabouts, though achieved very little in filling the runner-up position for the fifth start in succession at Plumpton when last seen in April. Tongue strap on 1st time. Second in five consecutive chases towards end of last season; had wind op during break.
LTO Selection:
12:40 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
The suggestion is C&D winner LINCOLN LYN, who returns here after an encouraging seasonal debut and is back on a good mark.
(5) Lady Berlais 9/2, Poor form to date but did run her best race for current yard when third of 11 at Doncaster (2m, good) last month, finishing narrowly ahead of the reopposing Riccirella. Unlikely to be to far away if in similar form. Disappointed on first two stable starts but last month's Doncaster third was much better.
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2nd (1) (5/2 +0%) Lady Gwen
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5/2(+0%)
(1) Lady Gwen 5/2, Three handicap hurdle wins this season, including back-to-back successes at Taunton and Market Rasen under Kai Lenihan last month. Creditable third back at Market Rasen 12 days ago. Should make her presence felt again. Three wins this season; sound effort off this mark recently; further progress possible.
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3rd (3) (9/1 +59%) Our Pink Lady
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(3) Our Pink Lady 9/1, Placed both starts over hurdles for Stuart Crawford but has yet to make an impact for current yard, including switched to handicap company at Ludlow (21f) last time. The drop back in trip needs to help her. Didn't see out 2m5f on handicap debut but ran well for a long way; not ruled out.
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4th (6) (14/1 -56%) Caught A Vibe
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(6) Caught A Vibe 14/1, Placed on 2 of 3 starts in Irish points. Well held over hurdles but no shock were she to prove a different proposition in handicaps. Check the betting. Struggled in first three hurdle races but Hereford last time was much more encouraging.
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|PU| (7) (7/1 +50%) Eliza Dolittle
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7/1(+50%)
(7) Eliza Dolittle 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden who posted her best effort when third of 8 in 2m novice hurdle at Plumpton on her reappearance in October. Didn't see out 2½m when a remote third to Crem Fresh on her course handicap debut since but can fare better back at 2m. Finished tired when third over 2m4f here on handicap debut; may do better back at 2m.
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|PU| (2) (15/8 +37%) Crem Fresh
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(2) Crem Fresh 15/8, Hasn't stood much racing to date but returned from a break to make all over 2½m here in November and only narrowly denied at Leicester (2m) a week later. Another bold show is on the cards. Course winner on last month's seasonal debut and ran well in defeat a week later.
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|PU| (9) (22/1 +45%) Boudica Warrior
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(9) Boudica Warrior 22/1, Fair maiden on Flat, but she'll need to step up on what she's shown over hurdles thus far in order to play a part in the finish. Didn't run badly when midfield on handicap hurdle debut but improvement is needed here.
LTO Selection:
13:10 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
She may not be entirely straightforward but RICCIRELLA was given a lot to do before running on strongly for fourth on her handicap debut
(5) Gold Clermont 17/2, Landed back-to-back Plumpton handicaps in March and should have come on for last month's reappearance run over hurdles at Lingfield. Does look high enough in the weights, however. Dual 3m1f chase winner in March and made a pleasing reappearance over hurdles last month.
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2nd (1) (4/1 -78%) Eceparti
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(1) Eceparti 4/1, Having dropped to a career-low mark, took advantage in emphatic style when making a winning return at Chepstow (26.3f) in October. Followed up under a penalty at the same course (23.6f, heavy) 8 days later and remains well treated on old form. Back in form with two Chepstow wins this autumn; well worth a crack at today's longer trip.
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3rd (6) (12/1 -85%) Bretney
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(6) Bretney 12/1, Back to best when winning staying event at Bangor in February. Below par next 2 starts but decent return when third at Ludlow before just denied at Kelso under this rider 3 weeks ago. Respected. Won over this trip at Bangor in February and began this season with two good runs.
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4th (8) (9/4 +50%) Invictus Allen
2.25
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(8) Invictus Allen 9/4, Comfortably held all 3 starts over hurdles and on chase bow but much improved fitted with this headgear when second to a subsequent winner in handicap chase at Ffos Las (23.8f, heavy) 27 days ago. Up in trip. Looks competitive on form. Unexposed 5yo who was clear second to a next-time-out winner on latest outing; big player.
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|PU| (4) (5/1 +0%) Kadex
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(4) Kadex 5/1, Won twice over hurdles in France and, though more miss than hit overall for present connections, he left his chase debut well behind when landing a 4-runner Plumpton handicap (25.7f, good to soft). Went close to following up here (3m) since (let down by jumping). Went down fighting over 3m here last month and remains unexposed as a chaser; new trip.
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|PU| (7) (9/2 +36%) Le Tueur
4.5
9/2(+36%)
(7) Le Tueur 9/2, Opened chase account back from a break at Huntingdon (3m, good to soft) before following up under a penalty over C&D in March. Stepped up on comeback when third here (3m) 4 weeks ago and this reliable sort should be in the mix again. Both 3m runs here last month were respectable; now 2lb lower than for C&D win in March.
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|PU| (2) (16/1 -129%) Wake Up Early
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16/1(-129%)
(2) Wake Up Early 16/1, Recorded third win for this yard at Sedgefield (27f) in March and ran well on his first 2 starts this season. Well held last 2 starts, however. Needs to better recent form but was placed off 4lb higher in Norfolk National here in May.
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|PU| (3) (16/1 -60%) Lord Sparky
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16/1(-60%)
(3) Lord Sparky 16/1, Recorded sixth career win over fences when making all in C&D amateur rider's handicap on New Year's Day. Finished runner-up next 2 starts before shaping as if needing run at Ludlow on return. Better expected now. Best known as a Huntingdon specialist but his latest win (in January) was gained over C&D.
LTO Selection:
13:40 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 29f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
The one with most potential is low-mileage 5yo INVICTUS ALLEN, who moves up trip after chasing home a progressive rival last month.
(1) For Pleasure 3/1, Free-going front runner who was out of sorts during the summer but did stop the slide to an extent following wind op when finishing fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (15.9f) in October. Switched yards since and no surprise to see him play a part. Tongue tied. Zippy front-runner; in the doldrums over the last year but revival possible for new stable.
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2nd (8) (50/1 -150%) Go Fox
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50/1(-150%)
(8) Go Fox 50/1, Capitalised on easing mark when landing handicap chase contests here/Stratford in June. However, hasn't been pulling up any trees in that sphere subsequently and passed over returned to hurdling. Dual chase winner in June but has lost his way; now back hurdling.
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3rd (3) (16/1 -45%) Seignor Gringo
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16/1(-45%)
(3) Seignor Gringo 16/1, Off the mark over hurdles in claimer at Argentan last November and runner-up on only start for P. Lenogue at Cagnes-Sur-Mer (16.9f, soft) a month later. Easy to back when pulled up on yard debut at Wincanton in October but he may well be sharper with that under his belt. Won in France last year but was pulled up when 33-1 for British debut in October.
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4th (2) (8/11 +55%) Sergeant Wilson
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(2) Sergeant Wilson 8/11, Free-goer who stepped up on his reappearance run when second at Newbury (16.3f) 6 weeks ago, faring comfortably best of the rest behind an easy winner. Ease in class rates a plus back at scene of sole career success. Respected. C&D maiden winner; creditable second in competitive Newbury handicap last month.
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5th (6) (17/2 +23%) State Of Bliss
8.5
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(6) State Of Bliss 17/2, Won at fourth time of asking over hurdles in 4-runner C&D maiden in June but hasn't replicated that subsequently, running no sort of race after a break at Ludlow (21.2f, soft) 6 weeks ago. Others make greater appeal. Rather disappointing in handicaps since winning a modest, small-field maiden here in June.
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6th (5) (28/1 -100%) Jimmy Boy
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(5) Jimmy Boy 28/1, Fair maiden hurdler who has run some way below that level in a couple of starts for present yard in recent months. Visor needs to have positive effect now. Well beaten on both stable starts and now 0-11 over hurdles; new headgear today.
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|PU| (4) (17/2 -89%) Western Soldier
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17/2(-89%)
(4) Western Soldier 17/2, Useful on the Flat in Germany. Struck at the second time of asking over hurdles in a Plumpton novice (15.9f) in October. Proved headstrong and weakened out of things on handicap debut back there 6 weeks ago but likelihood of a good pace to aim at here should help. Well beaten after racing too freely on handicap debut but remains of strong interest.
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|PU| (7) (80/1 -700%) Seraphic
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(7) Seraphic 80/1, Won hurdle at Clarefontaine on final start in France in July but hasn't offered much encouragement so far on these shores. Still early days. Wide-margin winner in France in July but has struggled on first three British starts.
LTO Selection:
14:10 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
C&D winner SERGEANT WILSON drops in grade after a good second at Newbury last month and gets the nod.
(3) Georges Saint 5/2, Drew a blank over hurdles for current connections but was a winning chaser in France and struck at the second attempt over fences on these shores at Ffos Las (19.4f, heavy) last month. 5 lb rise fair enough and should make his presence felt. Kept on gamely to repel a strong finisher at Ffos Las last month (front pair well clear).
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2nd (6) (16/5 -16%) William Cody
3.2
16/5(-16%)
(6) William Cody 16/5, Did very well in his first season chasing last term, winning twice over 2½m at Huntingdon. Runner-up both starts this time round and another bold show is anticipated, for all that he's edged up to a career-high mark. Began season with two creditable seconds last month; ought to be in the mix again.
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3rd (1) (18/1 -300%) Yccs Portocervo
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18/1(-300%)
(1) Yccs Portocervo 18/1, Finally took advantage of a much-reduced mark returning from 7 months off at Uttoxeter in May and followed up over same C&D a month later. Struggled in the Grand Sefton on return at Aintree (21f, heavy) but this is not so competitive and forecast better ground here will help. Won twice at Uttoxeter in early part of season; easily excused last month's Aintree defeat.
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|U| (2) (40/1 -567%) Via Dolorosa
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(2) Via Dolorosa 40/1, Useful in France and matched that form for David Pipe when landing 3m handicap chases at Southwell and here in March 2022. Successful on second start for new yard back in France in October and latest effort at Sandown was decent but others make more appeal all the same. Won in France in October and ran okay at Sandown recently but is inconsistent nowadays.
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|PU| (7) (6/4 +67%) Scene One
1.5
6/4(+67%)
(7) Scene One 6/4, Opened hurdles account on final start of last season in a Warwick maiden and, following a 7-month break, he followed up on chase debut over C&D (soft). Only gone up 3 lb and, with the promise of better to come, he's a strong candidate. Lightly raced 7yo; clearcut C&D winner on seasonal/chase/handicap debut last month.
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|PU| (5) (12/1 +14%) Allo Allo
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12/1(+14%)
(5) Allo Allo 12/1, Won 2 of his 3 starts over hurdles (both here) last term and scored at Bangor (20.3f, good to firm) on second of his two completed starts in this sphere. However, pulled up both starts so far this season and now has a bit to prove. Dual course winner over hurdles; yet to strike form this season but not ruled out.
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|PU| (4) (18/1 -64%) Jony Max
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18/1(-64%)
(4) Jony Max 18/1, Several creditable efforts in defeat last season and put a couple of poor efforts behind him when landing a 6-runner contest from the front here (24.2f, soft) last time. 3 lb nudge fair and while this is more demanding, he has to enter calculations given his record at this course. Won gamely from the front over 3m here last month; new mark demands a career best, though.
LTO Selection:
14:40 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 3) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
This can go to SCENE ONE (nap), who began his chasing career with a good C&D win and remains lightly raced.
(1) Edison Kent 8/1, Runner-up twice in this sphere at Worcester in September and his effort when third returned to fences here (24.2f, soft) last time (since undergone a wind op) was respectable. However, not for the first time he looked less than straightforward and looks vulnerable back hurdling. Consistent over hurdles/fences for this stable since September; may prefer better ground.
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2nd (2) (7/2 +0%) Copshill Lad
3.5
7/2(+0%)
(2) Copshill Lad 7/2, Yet to really build on the promise of his impressive bumper success but he has put in good shifts both starts since returning to action in October, latterly hitting the crossbar at Plumpton (20.5f, good to soft). Claims up 2 lb on debut for new yard. Back from break with two good efforts this autumn; moves up from 2m4f today.
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3rd (5) (11/2 -57%) William Ewart
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11/2(-57%)
(5) William Ewart 11/2, Convincing winner in this sphere at Bangor in March and bettered previous efforts over fences when runner-up in a handicap chase at Wincanton (15.7f, soft). Sports first-time cheekpieces returned to the smaller obstacles here and this step back up in trip will be in his favour. Ran well over fences in October and reverts to hurdling on a workable mark; cheekpieces on.
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4th (7) (13/2 -8%) Tiny Tantrum
6.5
13/2(-8%)
(7) Tiny Tantrum 13/2, Off the mark in a 2¾m Stratford handicap hurdle in the mud when last seen in April. Still favourably weighted after a 3 lb rise and could have a say in the finish if fully tuned-up for this assignment. Opened account at Stratford in April; not seen since but runs this track well.
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5th (4) (5/1 +50%) Hillfinch
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5/1(+50%)
(4) Hillfinch 5/1, Won mares' handicap at Huntingdon in March but she's failed to fire both starts so far this season and hopes pinned on the first-time cheekpieces sparking a return to form. Ran okay on seasonal debut but dropped out very quickly on latest outing.
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|PU| (6) (4/1 +33%) Beaufort West
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4/1(+33%)
(6) Beaufort West 4/1, Has slipped to a very attractive mark, now some 17 lb below the mark of his latest success at Uttoxeter in March 2022. Still, he hasn't shown enough in 2 starts since returning from a break to suggest that he's about to take advantage of the handicapper's mercy. Latest run was a small step back in the right direction; Sean Bowen is a good booking.
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|PU| (8) (11/2 +73%) Rolling River
5.5
11/2(+73%)
(8) Rolling River 11/2, Fair bumper winner but hasn't got close to that level over hurdles thus far and looks set for another struggle. Placed over 2m4f here on handicap debut in March; ran poorly on seasonal reappearance.
LTO Selection:
15:10 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Preference is for COPSHILL LAD, who moves up in trip after a good effort in defeat at Plumpton last month.
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