Fakenham Race 4 - Weatherbys Hamilton Novices' Handicap Chase
MY GIFT TO YOU (2) easily justified favouritism on fences debut at Worcester. Returns to this sphere following three hurdle runs where he twice placed. Major player. After a series of placings SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL (5) finally got off the mark at Taunton securing a 4L victory. Returns after six months off and rates a key contender. JACKS TOUCH (1) delivered an encouraging initial chase effort at Huntingdon and might take a step forward second-up. CALIDAD (3) is best watched on his first start for a new yard.

Jockey: James Best
Weight: 76kgs
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Second-up today. Fresh up after six months finished fourth of 7 starters at Huntingdon 4yo+ STPLE HCP (C5) on October 30 over 4000m, 4 len behind Kankin carrying 73.5kg at $9. Previously second-up finished sixth of 14 starters at Lingfield 4yo+ MHDLE APP (C4) on December 21 over 3910m, in the wet; 34 len behind No Tackle carrying 68.5kg at $6. Ready for sharp improvement.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 20/11/2023 | 21 | NCHSE HCP M 4U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 4526m | Good Soft | Daryl Jacob | 75.5kg | 6:04.08 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
4/7 | 30/10/2023 | 182 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Huntingdon | 4023m | Good Soft | Nick Scholfield | 73.5kg | 5:04.71 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
9/14 | 01/05/2023 | 42 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $15,430.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Good | Nick Scholfield | 73.5kg | 5:07.20 | - | 0 |
| 70.5L | $29.00 |
0/10 | 20/03/2023 | 52 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $26,830.00 | Southwell | 4104m | Good Soft | Jay Tidball | 72kg | 5:27.76 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
6/17 | 27/01/2023 | 37 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,870.00 | Huntingdon | 4156m | Good Soft | Alexander Thorne | 74kg | 5:15.82 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $41.00 |
6/14 | 21/12/2022 | 34 | MHDLE APP 4U | $16,070.00 | Lingfield | 3923m | Heavy | James Best | 68.5kg | 5:12.80 | - | 0 |
| 34.4L | $6.00 |
2/7 | 17/11/2022 | 622 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $12,640.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | Soft | A Coleman | 68.5kg | 5:57.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
2/14 | 05/03/2021 | - | MHDLE M 4U | $15,580.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | J C Gainford | 67kg | 5:30.60 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: L M Pinchin
Weight: 71kgs
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Useful gelding. Last run finished fourth of 9 runners at Hereford 4yo+ NHDLE HCP (C5) on October 24 over 4300m, 9 len behind Mactavish with 69kg at $3.50. Race before finished third of 11 runners at Hexham 4yo+ HDLE HCP (C5) on September 6 over 4700m, 2.25 len behind Colonel Manderson carrying 67.5kg at $1.80. Continues to improve. Looks suited.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 24/10/2023 | 48 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $11,700.00 | Hereford | 4325m | Good | T J Cannon | 69kg | 5:24.94 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $3.50 |
3/11 | 06/09/2023 | 9 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,330.00 | Hexham | 4727m | Good | H Cobden | 67.5kg | 6:08.85 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.83 |
2/10 | 28/08/2023 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,980.00 | Cartmel | 4425m | Good Soft | H Cobden | 69kg | 5:38.30 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
1/9 | 01/08/2023 | 7 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $11,700.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | H Cobden | 64.5kg | 5:10.29 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
1/11 | 25/07/2023 | 85 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,700.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good | H Cobden | 64.5kg | 5:17.50 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
6/8 | 01/05/2023 | 41 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good | Daryl Jacob | 71.5kg | 5:13.59 | - | 0 |
| 77.0L | $151.00 |
0/8 | 21/03/2023 | 22 | MHDLE 4U | $13,420.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 73kg | 5:43.92 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $201.00 |
10/12 | 27/02/2023 | 45 | MHDLE 4U | $15,760.00 | Plumpton | 3196m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 73kg | 3:51.00 | - | 0 |
| 69.1L | $251.00 |
0/14 | 13/01/2023 | 286 | NHDLE NOV 46 | $13,320.00 | Huntingdon | 3174m | Good Soft | Rex Dingle | 71kg | 3:53.55 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $81.00 |
3/5 | 02/04/2022 | 49 | FLAT 46 | $14,510.00 | Newbury | 3282m | Good | Rex Dingle | 67kg | 3:50.30 | - | 0 |
| 27.0L | $67.00 |
8/9 | 12/02/2022 | - | FLAT 46 | $8,570.00 | Warwick Uk | 3219m | Good Soft | Rex Dingle | 66.5kg | 3:57.90 | - | 0 |
| 12.6L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Brian Hughes
Weight: 71kgs
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Resuming today after six months. Finished off last campaign 7 of 15 starters at Chaddesley Corbett P2P May 29 over 4800m, 24 len behind D'last Spez carrying 76kg. When resuming last campaign didn't finish the race at Warwick 4yo+ STPLE HCP (C5) September 20 2022 over 4000m. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 184 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/15 | 29/05/2023 | 30 | P2P | $0.00 | Chaddesley Corbett P2p | 4828m | Good | I Marshall | 76kg | 5:59.10 | - | 0 |
| 24.6L | $5.00 |
1/8 | 29/04/2023 | 52 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Godstone P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | I Marshall | 76kg | 6:52.00 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $1.80 |
3/6 | 08/03/2023 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,670.00 | Fontwell Park | 3867m | Soft | Cian Chester | 66.5kg | 5:04.75 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $8.00 |
4/8 | 07/02/2023 | 34 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $14,010.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | Good Soft | Bradley Roberts | 73kg | 5:12.70 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $3.50 |
2/16 | 04/01/2023 | 50 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $14,560.00 | Hereford | 3957m | Soft | Bradley Roberts | 69kg | 5:04.55 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $15.00 |
7/9 | 15/11/2022 | 42 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,330.00 | Hereford | 4201m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 75kg | 5:30.81 | - | 0 |
| 43.8L | $29.00 |
3/6 | 04/10/2022 | 14 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $12,540.00 | Huntingdon | 4745m | Good | A P Heskin | 72.5kg | 5:55.70 | - | 0 |
| 58.0L | $13.00 |
0/5 | 20/09/2022 | 152 | STPLE HCP 4U | $12,540.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good | L M Pinchin | 74.5kg | 4:54.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.88 |
5/8 | 21/04/2022 | 81 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,690.00 | Warwick Uk | 3268m | Good | Daryl Jacob | 75kg | 3:52.10 | - | 0 |
| 34.8L | $7.50 |
4/4 | 30/01/2022 | 61 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $26,770.00 | Sedgefield | 3289m | Good | A P Heskin | 72.5kg | 4:21.60 | - | 0 |
| 36.0L | $3.25 |
5/10 | 30/11/2021 | 16 | MHDLE 4U | $13,710.00 | Southwell | 3184m | Good | Daryl Jacob | 71.5kg | 3:51.18 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Daniel Sansom
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished fifth of 8 runners at Fontwell Park 4yo+ NHDLE (C4) on October 7 over 3800m, 34 len behind Cape Vidal carrying 67.5kg at $81. Second run from a spell finished ninth of 11 runners at Plumpton 4yo+ NHDLE (C4) on November 6 over 4100m, 62 len behind Emailandy carrying 68kg at $126. Can't recommend without improvement.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 06/11/2023 | 30 | NHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good Soft | Daniel Sansom | 68kg | 5:05.41 | - | 0 |
| 62.0L | $126.00 |
5/8 | 07/10/2023 | 139 | NHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good | Daniel Sansom | 67.5kg | 4:55.98 | - | 0 |
| 34.0L | $81.00 |
3/8 | 21/05/2023 | 30 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Stratford Avon | 4425m | Good | Daniel Sansom | 66.5kg | 5:24.80 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $34.00 |
9/13 | 21/04/2023 | 34 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good | Daniel Sansom | 66kg | 4:00.60 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $51.00 |
12/17 | 18/03/2023 | 36 | FLAT 4 | $8,590.00 | Kempton Park | 3219m | Good Soft | Daniel Sansom | 68.5kg | 4:05.41 | - | 0 |
| 43.7L | $81.00 |
5/8 | 10/02/2023 | - | MFLAT 46 | $8,410.00 | Kempton Park | 3219m | Good Soft | Daniel Sansom | 66kg | 4:03.00 | - | 0 |
| 5.1L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign winning a big 4 len win. Taunton 5yo+ CHSE HCP (C5) April 27 over 4300m slow track defeating Lady Wilberry with 67kg at $5. First up last campaign 2 of 7 runners at Hereford 4yo+ NCHSE HCP (C5) November 23 over 3200m, slow track; behind Greenrock Abbey carrying 64.5kg at $10. Will take beating.
Last Starts 216 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 27/04/2023 | 34 | CHSE HCP 5U | $18,690.00 | Taunton | 4325m | Soft | Ben Jones | 67kg | 5:57.10 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
0/11 | 24/03/2023 | 11 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $29,340.00 | Hereford | 5069m | Good Soft | James Best | 66kg | 6:35.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |
0/10 | 13/03/2023 | 12 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,430.00 | Taunton | 3230m | Good Soft | James Best | 64.5kg | 4:13.69 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
3/6 | 01/03/2023 | 22 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,100.00 | Wincanton | 4055m | Good | Ben Jones | 69.5kg | 5:11.66 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.50 |
3/10 | 07/02/2023 | 22 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $18,040.00 | Taunton | 3658m | Good | Ben Jones | 66.5kg | 4:37.25 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $9.00 |
0/11 | 16/01/2023 | 16 | NCHSE APP HCP 5U | $15,990.00 | Hereford | 3226m | Soft | David Noonan | 66.5kg | 4:14.88 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
8/13 | 31/12/2022 | 38 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,210.00 | Warwick Uk | 3268m | Soft | Ben Jones | 67kg | 4:23.55 | - | 0 |
| 53.5L | $4.50 |
2/7 | 23/11/2022 | 162 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $18,050.00 | Hereford | 3226m | Soft | David Noonan | 64.5kg | 4:09.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.4L | $10.00 |
3/6 | 14/06/2022 | 25 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $12,980.00 | Stratford Avon | 3413m | Good | David Noonan | 64.5kg | 4:15.00 | - | 0 |
| 17.4L | $4.00 |
2/8 | 20/05/2022 | 15 | STPLE HCP 5U | $13,800.00 | Worcester | 3319m | Good | David Noonan | 64.5kg | 4:07.59 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $4.33 |
2/9 | 05/05/2022 | 44 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $13,800.00 | Worcester | 3319m | Good | David Noonan | 64.5kg | 4:03.30 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $34.00 |