Fakenham Race 1 - Robert Case Memorial Maiden Hurdle (Gbb Race)
ZAFAAN (6) placed third in consecutive hurdle starts including a third over course and distance New Year Day. Two runs on the flat since have resulted in a narrow second at Wolverhampton. May break hurdling maiden. DINOFROMBERLAIS (1) was unlucky to unseat at Huntingdon last time. Returns from a short break. In the mix. CROWN OF INDIA (7) finished fourth in latest at Huntingdon tackling the trip. Might secure a placing this time. LINDEN LANE (3) rounds out the shortlist if providing clean round of jumping.

Jockey: Lewis Stones
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 50 days. Last outing fell at Huntingdon on January 23 over 3170m. Run before finished fourth of 8 runners at Southwell on November 26 over 3180m, 6 len behind Achille Des Rocs with 71.5kg at $6.50. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/9 | 23/01/2025 | 58 | MHDLE 4U | $14,300.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | 4:00.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
4/8 | 26/11/2024 | 29 | MHDLE APP 4U | $14,210.00 | Southwell | 3183m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | 4:03.14 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
5/7 | 28/10/2024 | 175 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 70.5kg | 3:49.10 | - | 0 |
| 45.8L | $3.25 |
4/8 | 06/05/2024 | 22 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dawstown P2p | 4828m | Y | J C Barry | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $1.00 |
6/12 | 14/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J C Barry | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.6L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Tabitha Worsley
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after two months raced on the pace prior to fading finished sixth of 11 runners at Southwell All Weather on February 7 over 2200m, 6 len behind Init Together carrying 60.5kg at $12. Previously second-up finished fourth of 9 starters at Newmarket (July) on July 19 over 1600m, 14 len behind Arabian Light carrying 62.5kg at $29. Looks tested against this line-up.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 07/02/2025 | 66 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | George Wood | 60.5kg | 2:27.37 | - | 12 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
11/12 | 03/12/2024 | 19 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | George Wood | 60kg | 2:05.98 | - | 6 |
| 35.8L | $4.33 |
2/13 | 14/11/2024 | 20 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | George Wood | 60.5kg | 2:06.13 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
10/11 | 25/10/2024 | 17 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 60.5kg | 1:58.26 | - | 4 |
| 13.5L | $26.00 |
5/9 | 08/10/2024 | 20 | APP HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 62kg | 1:39.97 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $29.00 |
10/10 | 18/09/2024 | 44 | HCP 3U | $15,700.00 | Beverley | 2011m | Good | Dougie Costello | 61kg | 2:05.39 | - | 9 |
| 18.5L | $67.00 |
8/8 | 05/08/2024 | 17 | NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Good | Luke Morris | 61.5kg | 1:20.38 | - | 5 |
| 36.0L | $51.00 |
4/9 | 19/07/2024 | 10 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 62.5kg | 1:40.96 | - | 1 |
| 14.3L | $29.00 |
5/13 | 09/07/2024 | - | MDN 4U | $13,250.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 60.5kg | 2:06.55 | - | 2 |
| 7.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Mr Barry Thomas Stone
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 55 day let-up. Last outing didn't finish the race at Turtulla P2p on January 18 over 4800m. Before that didn't finish the race at Lingstown P2p on November 24 over 4800m. Rates well. Warrants thought.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99/6 | 18/01/2025 | 55 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Turtulla P2p | 4828m | Y | R Sugrue | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
99/11 | 24/11/2024 | 22 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | J P O'Rourke | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
99/13 | 02/11/2024 | 196 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Good | J J Berry | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
99/9 | 20/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Y | B T Stone | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Rex Dingle
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up finished sixth of 9 starters at Wolverhampton on December 27 over 2800m, 3.5 len behind Banderas with 61.5kg at $19. Second run from a spell finished fifth of 11 runners at Wolverhampton on February 8 over 2400m, 3 len behind Trojan Storm carrying 62kg at $5. Definite winning chance. Has ability and is well-placed back over the jumps.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/11 | 08/02/2025 | 43 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 62kg | 2:39.80 | - | 11 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
6/9 | 27/12/2024 | 282 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Clifford Lee | 61.5kg | 3:04.17 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $19.00 |
8/12 | 20/03/2024 | 28 | HCP 4U | $23,600.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 56.5kg | 2:25.79 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |
8/15 | 21/02/2024 | 92 | WFA NOVHDLE MDN 4U | $14,760.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | Soft | Thomas Bellamy | 73kg | 4:10.66 | - | 0 |
| 23.3L | $41.00 |
8/13 | 21/11/2023 | 41 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Thomas Bellamy | 71.5kg | 3:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 54.8L | $11.00 |
3/12 | 11/10/2023 | 36 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | Neutral | James Doyle | 64kg | 2:33.52 | - | 9 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
1/12 | 05/09/2023 | 47 | HCP 4U | $19,330.00 | Goodwood | 2212m | Good Soft | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 2:26.30 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
1/12 | 20/07/2023 | 37 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 2414m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 61.5kg | 2:33.94 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
4/12 | 13/06/2023 | 20 | HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 3:09.46 | - | 3 |
| 5.8L | $3.50 |
1/14 | 24/05/2023 | 169 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | Slow | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 2:35.24 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
9/11 | 06/12/2022 | 17 | HCP 3U | $13,390.00 | Southwell | 2836m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 59.5kg | 3:04.37 | - | 5 |
| 18.0L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Adam Wedge
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 32 day letup. Last start finished eighth of 11 starters at Wolverhampton on February 10 over 2400m, 10 len behind Cosmic View carrying 61kg at $2.30. Before that finished second of 8 runners at Southwell All Weather on January 31 over 2400m, a nose behind Smokey Malone with 61kg at $3.80. Gets a chance to win. Rates highly and is worth following up.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 10/02/2025 | 10 | WFA 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 61kg | 2:40.28 | - | 9 |
| 10.3L | $2.25 |
2/8 | 31/01/2025 | 30 | WFA 4U | $12,150.00 | Southwell | 2427m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 61kg | 2:38.92 | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.75 |
3/9 | 01/01/2025 | 16 | MHDLE 4U | $27,680.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | Good Soft | Harry Bannister | 73.5kg | 4:18.11 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $4.50 |
3/13 | 16/12/2024 | 139 | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Southwell | 3183m | Good Soft | Harry Bannister | 71.5kg | 4:11.10 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $151.00 |
8/10 | 30/07/2024 | 10 | HCP 3U | $18,450.00 | Yarmouth | 1612m | Good Firm | Jack Mitchell | 61kg | 1:36.53 | - | 9 |
| 17.3L | $8.00 |
7/9 | 20/07/2024 | 37 | HCP 3U | $13,060.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good | Mark Winn | 59kg | 1:39.01 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
7/11 | 13/06/2024 | 16 | HCP 4U | $11,800.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Good | Jack Mitchell | 61.5kg | 2:12.46 | - | 12 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |
9/12 | 28/05/2024 | 211 | HCP 4U | $10,340.00 | Brighton | 1609m | Good | William Carver | 59kg | 1:38.67 | - | 3 |
| 11.8L | $23.00 |
10/11 | 30/10/2023 | 32 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Benoit De La Sayette | 60kg | 1:39.69 | - | 2 |
| 15.3L | $6.50 |
8/10 | 28/09/2023 | 44 | APP HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | William Carver | 58.5kg | 1:42.83 | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |
4/10 | 15/08/2023 | 24 | APP HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | William Carver | 58.5kg | 1:39.98 | - | 9 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Brace
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last start finished fourth of 9 starters at Huntingdon on March 2 over 3200m, 33 len behind Aviemore with 71kg at $19. Run before finished fourth of 8 starters at Market Rasen on February 18 over 3300m, 7 len behind Lundi Noir with 70kg at $4.30. Can do a lot better.
Last Starts 11 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 | 02/03/2025 | 12 | JHDLE 4 | $13,610.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 71kg | 4:01.39 | - | 0 |
| 33.5L | $19.00 |
4/8 | 18/02/2025 | 29 | JHDLE MDN 4 | $12,700.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 70kg | 4:22.86 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $4.33 |
7/10 | 20/01/2025 | 88 | JHDLE 4 | $12,700.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 70kg | 3:52.11 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $8.00 |
11/11 | 24/10/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 60kg | 2:37.23 | - | 9 |
| 11.0L | $10.00 |
3/11 | 03/10/2024 | 34 | HCP 3U | $20,420.00 | Salisbury | 2816m | Heavy | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | 3:10.45 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
3/9 | 30/08/2024 | 30 | HCP 3U | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good | William Buick | 61kg | 2:08.59 | - | 7 |
| 6.8L | $8.00 |
8/10 | 31/07/2024 | 26 | HCP 3 | $136,120.00 | Goodwood | 2414m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 2:35.72 | - | 6 |
| 13.3L | $19.00 |
3/10 | 05/07/2024 | 24 | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Doncaster | 2414m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 59kg | 2:30.29 | - | 10 |
| 2.8L | $3.75 |
3/11 | 11/06/2024 | 26 | MDN 3 | $16,340.00 | Salisbury | 2414m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | 2:36.95 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
3/9 | 16/05/2024 | 204 | WFA NOV C 3U | $16,610.00 | Salisbury | 1994m | Soft | Saffie Osborne | 58kg | 2:18.36 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
8/10 | 25/10/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Soft | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | 2:07.47 | - | 4 |
| 18.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: C O'Farrell
Weight: 65kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up finished seventh of 11 runners at Taunton on February 4 over 3300m, slow track; 33 len behind Tour Ovalie carrying 65.5kg at $26. Second-up finished fifth of 9 runners at Taunton on February 18 over 3300m, 21 len behind Cornish Storm with 64.5kg at $34. Forward showing expected. Has the ability to figure in the finish.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 18/02/2025 | 14 | MHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good Soft | Conor O'Farrell | 64.5kg | 4:24.92 | - | 0 |
| 21.8L | $34.00 |
7/11 | 04/02/2025 | 128 | HDLE M 4U | $23,780.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Soft | Conor O'Farrell | 65.5kg | 4:25.80 | - | 0 |
| 33.8L | $26.00 |
7/8 | 29/09/2024 | 8 | HCP 3U | $23,590.00 | Epsom Downs | 2414m | Heavy | Grace McEntee | 58.5kg | 2:48.35 | - | 2 |
| 22.0L | $17.00 |
2/8 | 21/09/2024 | 78 | APP HCP 3U | $23,090.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Good Firm | Jack Callan | 68kg | 1:56.30 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
1/9 | 05/07/2024 | 16 | SELL 3U | $11,800.00 | Beverley | 1709m | Good Firm | Pat Cosgrave | 60kg | 1:45.11 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
3/8 | 19/06/2024 | 4 | HCP F 3U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 2011m | Soft | Grace McEntee | 61kg | 2:05.20 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $2.20 |
1/7 | 15/06/2024 | 3 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Bath | 2011m | Good | Pat Cosgrave | 59.5kg | 2:12.45 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $2.00 |
1/9 | 12/06/2024 | 141 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Soft | Pat Cosgrave | 62kg | 1:27.59 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
8/9 | 23/01/2024 | 27 | MDN 35 | $13,250.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Adam Farragher | 53kg | 1:42.44 | - | 1 |
| 10.5L | $81.00 |
5/9 | 27/12/2023 | 11 | NOV 2 | $18,060.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 58kg | 1:49.58 | - | 10 |
| 11.3L | $51.00 |
8/11 | 16/12/2023 | - | NOV F 2 | $11,980.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | 1:50.93 | - | 7 |
| 8.5L | $5.50 |