FRIDAY 14TH MARCH 2025
CHAIRMAN’S UPDATE
Important update from Sam Bullard, our Fakenham Racecourse Chairman
Following on from the Fakenham Autumn race meeting on 18 October 2024, which was abandoned after the first race, the Racecourse Chairman and Chief Executive have been in extensive discussions with the British Horseracing Board (BHA) Senior Executive to get clarity on the reasons for abandoning.
As a result, the BHA have agreed to conduct a full, round table review of its stewarding procedures and protocols. The review will include representatives from Fakenham Racecourse.
At no time during the discussions has it been suggested that Fakenham Racecourse could have done more to prevent what happened and it is hoped that the review will equip BHA officials with better knowledge to prevent such occurrences happening again.
FIRST RACE 1.35 x 2m 3y
The Robert Case Memorial Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500 x Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2712, 2nd £1357, 3rd £678, 4th £339. (Penalty Value £3539.90)
KEY RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (20-25): O Murphy (16 wins from 65 runners, 25%) runs DINOFROMBERLAIS
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (7 wins from 31 runners, 23%) runs DINOFROMBERLAIS
Longest Traveller: LINDEN LANE trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 245 miles.
1 DINOFROMBERLAIS (IRE) (50) 6-454U 5 11-6
Br Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Wendy du Berlais (FR) Lewis Stones (3) J
O Mr Allan Stennett Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Mr J. L. Lightfoot Motaclan S
TIMEFORM VIEW Encouraging fourth of 8 in novice hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, good, 11/2) on hurdles bow in November Looked tricky even before crashing out at Huntingdon subsequently but still needs considering in a weak affair TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 GLOBAL RESOLVE (IRE) (35) 5 11-6
Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Laurelita (IRE) Tabitha Worsley (3) J
O Mr Charlie Pigram P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck, Newmarket T
B Manister House Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/4m), raced too freely last time. Likely outsider on hurdle debut. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 LINDEN LANE (IRE) (55) F-UPF 5 11-6
Br B g Linda’s Lad - Fortune Favours (IRE) Mr Barry Thomas Stone (7) J
O Mr Billy Bates Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Carla Collins
TIMEFORM VIEW €9,500 3-y-o, Linda’s Lad gelding. Dam unraced. Failed to complete all 4 starts in Irish points, fell latest (Jan 18). Market for clues on Rules debut. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 MOUNT OLYMPUS (GB) (34) 00- 7 11-6
Br B g Olympic Glory (IRE) - Ile Rouge Rex Dingle J
O HP Racing Mount Olympus Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Mrs Renate Moser Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat who wasn’t seen to best effect last time. Showed a bit more than first time up over hurdles when eighth of 15 at Ludlow in February and may do better again. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 URBLEREAGH (FR) (39) 6/-6 8 11-6
Br Ch g High Rock (IRE) - Kelly des Cotieres (FR) J
O D. R. & E. E. Brown
Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T
B Mr Marcel Basset JMC Surfacing Contractors S
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden who showed a bit with a tongue strap fitted when sixth of 10 in maiden at Southwell (15.8f, soft) 39 days ago, unable to sustain effort. TFRIIIII BHA-
6 ZAFAAN (IRE) (32) 33 5 11-6
Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Gush (USA) Adam Wedge J
O Odds-On Syndicate Charlie Clover, Newmarket T
B Kilshannig Stud & Flaxman Holdings Clover Horse Transport S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest handicapper on Flat (stays 1m) who very much exceeded expectations when third of 13 on his Southwell hurdles debut (15.8f). Not quite in same form when filling same spot here on New Year’s Day but still sets the standard. TFRHHHHI BHA106
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 CROWN OF INDIA (IRE) (12) 044 4 10-10
Br B g Camelot - Queen of India (IRE) Jamie Brace (5) J
O The Agra Jewels
Alex Hales, Edgecote T
B Queen Of India Partnership Winwood Construction UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful maiden on the Flat who showed more than first time up over hurdles when fourth of 8 at Market Rasen in February. Not in same form when filling same spot at Huntingdon, however TFRHHHII BHA99
8 ORGANIC (IRE) (24) 05 4 10-3
Br B f Land Force (IRE) - Duchy Conor O’Farrell J
O Mr J. Winfield Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Rob Tierney & GHS Bloodstock Green Man S
TIMEFORM VIEW A 3-time winner on Flat at up to 1 1/4m for George Boughey in 2024. Changed hands for 32,000 gns and showed aptitude for hurdling before conditions possibly found her out on her Taunton hurdle debut. Showed a bit more back there last time and could improve further now faced with less testing ground. TFRHHHHH BHA2024: BLUEGRASS (IRE) 5 11 6 Charlie Hammond 5-6 (Stuart Edmunds) 9 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.
Stewards Note: ZAFAAN: Following its run on 10/2/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too freely early-on.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-4 Zafaan (IRE), 3-1 Dinofromberlais (IRE), 6-1 Crown of India (IRE), 9-1 Mount Olympus (GB), 10-1 Linden Lane (IRE), 14-1 Organic (IRE), 50-1 Global Resolve (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW ORGANIC has made a low-key start to her hurdling career, but it’s worth remembering she was fairly useful on the Flat and could well prove a different proposition now faced with less testing ground for the first time in this sphere. Zafaan and Dinofromberlais rate the principal threats.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ORGANIC (IRE) 2.ZAFAAN (IRE) 3.DINOFROMBERLAIS (IRE)
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Colours No Horse
SECOND RACE 2.14 x 2m 5f 44y
The Racing TV Mares’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5) (Queen Boudicca Mares’ Chase Series Qualifier)
for five yrs old and upwards mares x Total prize fund £6500 x Declared Runners 4 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2625, 2nd £1312, 3rd £657, 4th £328. (Penalty Value £3432.65)
KEY RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (20-25): N Twiston-Davies (7 wins from 40 runners, 18%) runs CALL BLUE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Mulholland (5 wins from 25 runners, 20%) runs ROCK ON RITA Longest Traveller: IT’S EASY trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 245 miles.
Colours No Horse
Age st-lb
1 TAXUS BACCATA (IRE) (4) 11-3041 7 12-3 (in 7lb ex)
Br B m Califet (FR) - Yewtree Girl (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J
O Mr J. J. May Matt Crawley, Newmarket T
B Thomas Campbell Massey Long Melford Saddlery S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful only start in bumpers but didn’t fulfill that promise over hurdles. However, this Irish point winner proved a different proposition sent chasing when scoring in novice handicap at Plumpton (19.8f, good to soft) 4 days ago. The one to beat under a penalty. TFRHHHHH BHA100
2 IT’S EASY (FR) (29) 264231 7 12-0
Br B m Kapgarde (FR) - Indietra (USA) Adam Wedge J
O Mrs Helen Cole Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Mr Jean-Pierre Dubois Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Started the season off over hurdles for current yard, before running well returned to chasing when second in novice handicap at Taunton (16.1f) in January. Suited by the step back up in trip when going one better at Leicester (20.1f, heavy) last time and she’s respected. TFRHHHHI BHA104
3 CALL BLUE (GB) (52) 260530 8 10-2
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Safari Run (IRE) Jamie Brace (5) J
O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Walters Plant Hire Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden and disappointing on first 2 starts over fences in November. Hasn’t fared much better back hurdling last 2 outings, in first-time cheekpieces when tailed off at Leicester (20.5f, heavy) in January. Lightly raced in this sphere but she has work to do. TFRHHHII BHA77
4 ROCK ON RITA (IRE) (19) 6605/-P0 D 9 10-2
Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Gilt Free (IRE)
Richie McLernon J
O Mr John P. McManus Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Miss Mariliis Joe
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who won 2 mares’ handicap hurdles in 2022 but has yet to show much in chases, absent 23 months prior to this season. Well held after another 3 months off at Fontwell (21.6f, heavy) 19 days ago and she looks to be up against it. TFRHHIII BHA76 2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.
Stewards Note:
ROCK ON RITA: Following its run on 23/2/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 4-6 Taxus Baccata (IRE), 9-4 It’s Easy (FR), 10-1 Call Blue (GB), 20-1 Rock On Rita (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW A winner in Irish points, TAXUS BACCATA left her hurdles form behind when a 10-length winner on chasing debut at Plumpton 4 days ago and she looks to hold leading claims under a penalty The biggest threat could come from It’s Easy, who recorded a first success in Britain at Leicester on her latest outing.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TAXUS BACCATA (IRE) 2.IT’S EASY (FR) 3.CALL BLUE
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T
Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
RESULTS
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THIRD RACE 2.54 x 2m 4f 1y
The Volt Low Alcohol IPA @ Fakenham Racecourse Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) (For The Walter Wales Cup)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500 x Declared Runners 6 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2625, 2nd £1312, 3rd £657, 4th £328, 5th £164. (Penalty Value £3432.65)
KEY RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Owen (15 wins from 50 runners, 30%) runs JACKPOT CASH Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (9 wins from 34 runners, 26%) runs JACKPOT CASH Longest Traveller: BOBBY’S FORTUNE trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 245 miles.
1 JACKPOT CASH (FR) (16) 40F412 D BF 6 12-0
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Fresca Has (FR) Ciaran Gethings J
O Pontoon racing James Owen, Newmarket T
B Mr A. Delaroque & Mr & Mrs C. Theault
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed promise in novice hurdles and over fences when trained by Evan Williams. Improved to score over smaller obstacles on stable debut (20.4f) and unlucky not to finish closer on best chase effort to date when runner-up at Bangor (17.4f) last month. May well gain compensation back over hurdles. TFRHHHHH BHA103
2 LIGHTNING FLASH (IRE) (21) 152000 5 12-0
Br B g Mount Nelson - Golden Mole (IRE) Jamie Brace (5) J
O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Legends Stud Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a Hexham novice hurdle for this yard prior to plying his trade in France with Noel George yard, regressing on final couple of starts. May have needed the run after 11 weeks off when well-held at Warwick 3 weeks ago but needs to rediscover his form on second run since rejoining this yard. TFRHHHII BHA103
3 BUSY BEING BUSY (IRE) (13) 3605 5 12-0
Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Bonny Hall (IRE) Charlie Hammond J
O The Listowel Harvesters Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B Micheal & Alison Fox Science Supplements S
by No. 4.
PROBABLE S.P.’s EVENS Jackpot Cash (FR), 5-1 Getoverthathill (IRE), 13-2 Lightning Flash (IRE), 9-1 Busy Being Busy (IRE), 10-1 Bobby’s Fortune (IRE), 33-1 Gloire d’Athon (FR)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW The strong-travelling JACKPOT CASH should be well suited to the sharp nature of this track, and he can make it 2 wins from 3 starts for his new yard. Getoverthathill may be able to bounce back from a disappointing effort returned to a sounder surface, while Bobby’s Fortune and Gloire d’Athon could improve for the step up in trip.
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed promise on first of 2 starts in maiden hurdles for Neil McKnight in Ireland and spared a hard race on final qualifying run for new yard at Kempton (2m). Matched the best of his maiden form on handicap debut at Doncaster (16.5f) earlier this month and should be suited by this step up in trip.
TFRHHHII BHA103
4 GLOIRE D’ATHON (FR) (4) 564PP0 D 9 11-11
Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Aster d’Athon (FR) Tabitha Worsley (3) J
O Yen Hall Farm Racing Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T
B Mrs Marie-Josee Corbin Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Prolific early in his chasing career (winning 5 of his first 6 starts) but has lost his way over fences and fared little better in two starts over hurdles this season, for all he may be sharper for his latest run which came after a 3-month absence. Others have stronger claims. TFRHHIII BHA100
5 BOBBY’S FORTUNE (IRE) (31) 16-P404 6 11-6
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Jessies Delight Adam Wedge J
O Six Franks Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Tomas Wafer
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner was campaigned with handicaps in mind but failed to get home on handicap debut at Exeter (21.6f, heavy), although did take a step back in the right direction when fourth of 8 at Lingfield (2m) over an inadequate test. Longer trip should help but little room for error off current mark. TFRHHHII BHA95
6 GETOVERTHATHILL (IRE) (78) 0/1/-0613 BF 8 10-13
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Vale of Avocia (IRE) Rex Dingle J
O Mrs Jenny Gordon Chris Gordon, Winchester T
B J. & S. Hegarty Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Proved a different proposition sent handicapping after 7 weeks off when landing 22f novice contest at Fontwell (good) in November, travelling well and drawing clear.The soft ground might have been his undoing when disappointing back in trip subsequently and may get back on track on better ground. TFRHHHHI BHA88
Colours No Horse
2024: DOUBLE POWERFUL (IRE) 5 10 3 Brendan Powell 5-1 (Neil Mulholland) 6 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 1, 3. Tongue Strap worn
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FOURTH RACE 3.34 x 2m 3y
The Woodfordes Wherry Champion Beer
Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £6500 x Declared Runners 6 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2625, 2nd £1312, 3rd £657, 4th £328, 5th £164. (Penalty Value £3432.65)
KEY RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (20-25): Dr R Newland & J Insole (12 wins from 63 runners, 19%) run SOLID SILVER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Candlish (5 wins from 18 runners, 28%) runs REMARKABLE FLIGHT
Weightwatcher: SAWPIT SIENNA won off a handicap mark of 85, her rating is now down 6lb to 79. Longest Traveller: LITTLE SOIREE trained by C Gordon, Winchester, 183 miles.
Colours No Horse
Age st-lb
1 LITTLE SOIREE (IRE) (32) 00F-032 BF 7 12-0
Br Gr m Vendangeur (IRE) - Turmoss (FR) Rex Dingle J
O The Patrick Kehoe Partnership Chris Gordon, Winchester T
B Mr R. Bryan Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden but she didn’t make too bad a start to her handicap career when third at Windsor in December Improved switched to more aggressive tactics when narrowly denied at Plumpton (15.9f, soft) last month (in front everywhere bar the line) and her turn looks imminent. TFRHHHHH BHA100
2 SOLID SILVER (GB) (22) 23-563P 7 11-6
Br Gr m Kendargent (FR) - L’Addition Charlie Hammond J
O Mr W. Prosser Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Hunscote Stud Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper performer who showed similar form on the Flat without winning for Sir Mark Prescott. Little form in 3 qualifying runs over hurdles for new yard and proved a real handful switched to a handicap at Huntingdon (19.6f, good to soft) just over 3 weeks ago (jumped left). TFRHHIII BHA92
3 WHAT U WANNA DO IS (IRE) (7) 0644P3 5 11-4
Br B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Stephanie Frances (IRE) Harry Kimber J
O Ben Lund Racing Club Ben Lund, Bridgwater T
B M. H. Sport Horses
TIMEFORM VIEW Produced best effort to date when third of 10 in novice hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, good to soft) last week. The return to handicap company looks the way to go and she could well have a say in proceedings. TFRHHHII BHA90
4 ARENAS DEL TIEMPO (GB) (45) 03-6 7 10-10
Br B or Br m Footstepsinthesand - Vezere (USA) Richie McLernon J
O D Edmonston, T Helliwell & John Moynihan Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T
B Mr Robert Moss
TIMEFORM VIEW Fared better than on hurdles debut when third of 8 in maiden at Plumpton (2m, good) last April and shaped better than the bare result at Fontwell the following month. Campaigned solely on the Flat since but fancied to make her mark on handicap debut in this sphere. TFRHHHHI BHA82
5 SAWPIT SIENNA (GB) (32) 36-4365 C D 10 10-7
Br B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Sawpit Supreme Adam Wedge J
O Mr David A. Hunt Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham T
B D. A. Hunt and A. T. Huckfield
BIRDHOUSE 5 10 4 Charlie
Blinkers worn first time by No. 5.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.
Stewards Note:
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T
Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
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SOLID SILVER: Following its run on 20/2/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped left-handed throughout.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-8 Little Soiree (IRE), 7-2 Remarkable Flight (IRE), 11-2 Arenas Del Tiempo (GB), 15-2 What U Wanna Do Is (IRE), 12-1 Sawpit Sienna (GB), 18-1 Solid Silver (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW This is tricky but the suggestion is LITTLE SOIREE, who was in front everywhere bar where it mattered at Plumpton last month and Chris Gordon’s mare can make amends from the same mark. Arenas del Tiempo heads up the dangers making her handicap debut in this sphere, with Remarkable Flight another to consider having found only another handicap first-timer too good last time.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Operating below her best at present, fifth of 6 in handicap at Plumpton (15.9f, soft) last month. Blinkers replace the usual cheekpieces and handicapper has given her a squeak. Market check advisable with talented 7lb conditional booked.
TFRHHHII BHA79
6 REMARKABLE FLIGHT (IRE) (11) 2062 4 10-2
Br B f Gleneagles (IRE) - Classic Remark (IRE) Lewis Stones (3) J
O Mr Alan Baxter Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Airlie Stud & Mrs S. M. Rogers PRA World Ltd S
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TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner on the Flat for Charlie Hills and took a step forward in receipt of a sizeable weight-for-age allowance when second of 10 in handicap at Southwell (15.8f, good) 11 days ago. Again 4lb out of the weights but is a danger to all if able to build on that.
TFRHHHHI BHA80 (+6)
2024:
Hammond 15-8 (Stuart Edmunds) 6 ran
Hood worn
No. 6.
FIFTH RACE 4.15 x 2m 3y
The PH Betts (Holdings) Ltd Silver Cup Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000 x Declared Runners 7 Owners Prize Money. 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (Penalty Value £10562) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
KEY RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (20-25): O Murphy (16 wins from 65 runners, 25%) runs FOR PLEASURE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (9 wins from 34 runners, 26%) runs SECRET DES DIEUX
Fancy That: A King won this race in 2020 and 2022. The stable runs ADMIRALTY HOUSE today Longest Traveller: IP UP trained by J O’Keeffe, Leyburn, 199 miles.
1 FOR PLEASURE (IRE) (36) 115-421 CD 10 12-0
Br Ch g Excelebration (IRE) - Darsan (IRE) Beau Morgan (5) J
O Premier Plastering (UK) Limited Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B M. Phelan Motaclan S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fine start for this yard in winter 2023, winning over C&D/at Fontwell prior to scoring on the Flat at Chelmsford last April. Added another victory to his tally when making all at Haydock in December and arrives fit from a spin on the Flat at Southwell just over 5 weeks ago. Plenty to like. TFRHHHHI BHA124
2 BLUEGRASS (IRE) (13) 0-611P2 CD 6 11-9
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Quiet Reflection Charlie Hammond J
O Mrs. Diana Gardiner Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B Coolmore Science Supplements S
TIMEFORM VIEW Put reappearance to good use when successful over C&D in first-time cheekpieces in November Followed up at Huntingdon a month later and having disappointed here on New Year’s Day, looked better than ever when runner-up at Doncaster just under 2 weeks ago. Player nudged up 2lb. TFRHHHII BHA119
3 SECRET DES DIEUX (FR) (36) 2-01135 CD 5 11-8
Br B g Zarak (FR) - Sable Island (FR) Ciaran Gethings J
O Mr P. H. Betts James Owen, Newmarket T
B Mr Michel Agelou Broadwater Mouldings Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers and odds-on winner of C&D maiden/ Hereford novice on first 2 starts of this season. Emphasis on stamina counted against him when third on handicap debut here on New Year’s Day and found Listed company all too much at Huntingdon (19.6f, good to soft) last month. TFRHHHII BHA118
4 ADMIRALTY HOUSE (GB) (38) 22/-2U30 D 6 11-5
Br Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Akrivi (IRE) Philip Armson (3) J
O N Farrell, C Hodgson & A King Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B SCEA Marmion Vauville & Alain Jathiere Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner who was a good third of 8 in 2m Haydock handicap in the mud in December. Ran below form after 7 weeks off when well beaten at Taunton (16.5f, soft) since so needs to bounce back quickly.
TFRHHIII BHA115
5 IP UP (FR) (48) 6-54264 CD BF 7 11-5
Br Ch m Secret Singer (FR) - Upisland (FR) Conor O’Farrell J
O Mr Andy Peake Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn T
B Mme Marinette Avril Jedd O’Keeffe Racing S
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 CASI CRUDO (GB) (21) 22-0U23 BF 6 10-9
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Adalawa (IRE) Luke Scott (5) J
O T Acott, L Cross, Sean Cross, P Johnston Alex Hales, Edgecote T
B M. W. Graff Winwood Construction UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Not stood much racing since runner-up twice in handicap company in 2023 but last 2 efforts represented a step in the right direction, worth marking up slightly when third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (16f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. Every chance he can add to his sole previous win. TFRHHHHH BHA105
2024: TAPLEY 7 10 12 Elizabeth Gale 7-2 (Suzy Smith) 7 ran Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
Stewards Note:
IP UP: Following its run on 25/1/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-2 For Pleasure (IRE), 4-1 Casi Crudo (GB), 9-2 Bluegrass (IRE), 11-2 Ip Up (FR), 15-2 Secret des Dieux (FR), 14-1 Admiralty House (GB), 28-1 Max of Stars (FR)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW CASI CRUDO is knocking firmly on the door, so Alex Hales’ 6-y-o is worth chancing to add to his sole previous success. The main threat may emerge from For Pleasure, who was last seen in this sphere when winning at Haydock in December and arrives fit from a spin on the Flat. Bluegrass looks best of the remainder
RESULTS
TIMEFORM VIEW Added to an underwhelming season so far when well-beaten last of 4 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (16f, soft) in January. Has dropped back to her last winning mark now reverted to hurdles but needs to show more before becoming of interest.
TFRHHHII BHA115
6 MAX OF STARS (FR) (32) 420-246 D 5 11-2
Br B m Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Mooizo (IRE) William Maggs (5) J
O Mrs S D Pearson & Ollie Pears Ollie Pears, Malton T
B Mr Jan Reus Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Took very well to hurdling in the first half of last season, winning 4 times, and back to that sort of form when second over C&D last summer Not in same form on Flat or in this sphere since, though, so it’s easy enough to look elsewhere.
TFRHHIII BHA112
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SIXTH RACE 4.55 x 3m 38y
The Pointing Pointers Queens Cup “Grassroots” Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £5000 x Declared Runners 4 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2231, 2nd £1116, 3rd £558, 4th £279. (Penalty Value £2566.50)
KEY RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (20-25): E Turner (2 wins from 9 runners, 22%) runs JANIKA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Jackson-fennell (1 win from 3 runners, 33%) runs COOLDINE BOG
Longest Traveller: COOLDINE BOG trained by A Jackson-Fennell, Chipping Norton, 141 miles.
Colours No Horse Age st-lb
1 JANIKA (FR) (19) 42-45P1 CD 12 12-2
Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Majaka (FR) Mr Rupert Stearn (7) J
O Mr B. Turner E. Turner, Ampton T
H Suffolk
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser for Nicky Henderson who won on C&D hunter debut in April 2023. Pulled up in this race last year on his only subsequent start under Rules but he did win a point 19 days ago.
TFRHHHHI BHA123
2 AMENON (FR) (12) 46P-164 D 10 12-0
Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - La Couetrie (FR) Mr Henry Bailey (7) J
O Mr Henry George Bailey Henry George Bailey T
H Sir W.W. Wynn’s
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/chaser at best. Lost his way in Ireland but found a weak race to open his account in this sphere at Huntingdon (3m, good to soft) last May. Should be sharper for a recent run in a point.
TFRHHHII BHA99
3 COOLDINE BOG (IRE) (7) P4P215 D 12 11-12
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Express Mail (IRE) Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell (7) J
O Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell, Chipping Norton T H Tivyside
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a small-field point last month but has struggled to make an impact in hunters and could only manage a well-held fifth at Leicester last Friday. TFRHHIII BHA93 (-2)
4 GO GO GERONIMO (GB) (26) 132122 D 10 11-12
Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Farewellatmidnight Mr Tom Chatfeild-Roberts (7) J
O Mr John Chatfeild-Roberts Kelly Morgan, Waltham on the Wolds T H Belvoir
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner who posted fairly useful form when runner-up in a pair of hunters in early 2022. Not at that level when third at Stratford last May but arrives in form from points and probably the one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA109
2024: REBEL DAWN RISING (IRE) 10 11 11 Mr Dale Peters 3-1 (David Kemp) 6 ran
Visor worn first time by No. 4.
Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 10-11 Go Go Geronimo (GB), 11-8 Janika (FR), 18-1 Amenon (FR), 28-1 Cooldine Bog (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW GO GO GERONIMO has been in reasonable form in the pointing field lately and can make it fifth time lucky in hunters, most likely at the main expense of former C&D scorer Janika.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GO GO GERONIMO 2.JANIKA (FR) 3.AMENON (FR)
RESULTS
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Venue hire
Venue hire
Prince of Wales Stand
The venue offers stunning views of the racecourse and open Norfolk countryside. The ground floor has a fully licensed bar for up to 150 people, and the first floor dining room has a full-length balcony and can host up to 100 guests in one sitting.
*Half day price for either ground or first floor, not for the whole building.
A custom oak frame building overlooking a private lawn and The Cool Roxy Bar. It features comfortable seating around a large table for up to 16 people, with enough space to accommodate up to 30 guests standing. The Pavilion is perfect for intimate private dinner parties, meetings, or seminars
The Cool Roxy Bar
Offering a warm and stylish space for your meeting or celebration, our venue is suitable for up to 70 people With comfortable seating, a cosy interior, and a wood burner for chilly winter days, this location is perfect for intimate private dinner parties, meetings, or seminars.
The Pavilion The Adrian Flux Bar
The charming Finnish timber log building provides ample space for 250 seated guests and over 300 standing, making it perfect for hosting a beautiful wedding reception or a lively party Additionally, this versatile venue is well-suited for accommodating large business meetings, conferences or seminars.
Racedays 2025
Racedays 2025
Gamble Plant New Years Raceday Wednesday 1 January
Queen Boudicca Raceday Sunday 19 January
Valentine's Raceday Friday 14 February
St Patricks Raceday Friday 14 March
North & West Norfolk Point-to-Point* Sunday 23 March
Racing TV Raceday Tuesday 1 April
Aldiss Raceday
Norfolk National Raceday Tuesday 6 May
Ladies Day Sunday 1 June
Autumn Raceday Friday 17 October
Greene King Raceday Wednesday 29 October
