Fakenham Race 2 - Tim Barclay Memorial Handicap Chase
ANIMAL (1) has struggled for a little while and his handicap mark has slipped as a result. There were signs of a return to form when third at Fontwell last month and having no issue with marathon trips this previous course winner looks the one to beat. SEASMOKE (3) was going well this season before a lesser effort a fortnight ago. Entitled to bounce back here if handling the trip. BROTHER BORIS (6) is another untried over the distance however might come on for his return to this circuit last month. SPOTTY DOG (8) stays the journey and could be running on when others have faltered receiving this featherweight. Something for the Multiples: EDGEWELL (5)

Jockey: Isabelle Ryder
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 33 days. Last run finished third of 10 starters at Fontwell Park on January 11 over 5200m, slow track; 6 len behind Cooleenymore carrying 73.5kg at $15. Before that finished ninth of 11 starters at Wincanton on December 4 over 5300m, 64 len behind Special John carrying 73kg at $10. Progressing well this campaign. Looks very hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 11/01/2026 | 38 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,700.00 | Fontwell Park | 5230m | Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 73.5kg | 7:13.89 | 8-6-3 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
| 9/11 | 04/12/2025 | 18 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Wincanton | 5330m | Good Soft | Jack Stenhouse | 73kg | 7:08.82 | 8-8-9 | 0 |
| 64.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/11 | 16/11/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $39,930.00 | Fontwell Park | 5532m | Good Soft | Isabelle Ryder | 64kg | 7:36.29 | 10-4-6 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $15.00 |
| 10/18 | 24/10/2025 | 259 | HCP APP CHSE 4U | $35,520.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Good Soft | Mrs Izzie Hill | 67.5kg | 6:34.61 | 10-8-10 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $34.00 |
| 99/14 | 07/02/2025 | 19 | HCP CHSE 5U | $39,930.00 | Bangor On Dee | 5934m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 8:14.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $21.00 |
| 0/11 | 19/01/2025 | 272 | HCP CHSE 5U | $55,350.00 | Windsor | 5780m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71.5kg | 7:43.21 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/9 | 22/04/2024 | 67 | STPLE HCP 5U | $28,400.00 | Ffos Las | 5129m | Good Soft | M G Nolan | 74kg | 6:42.70 | 6-5-7 | 0 |
| 30.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/02/2024 | 25 | STPLE HCP 5U | $31,760.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4828m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | 6:42.60 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/12 | 21/01/2024 | 26 | STPLE HCP 5U | $54,450.00 | Lingfield | 5833m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | 7:37.71 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/10 | 26/12/2023 | 18 | STPLE HCP 4U | $47,020.00 | Market Rasen | 5532m | Good Soft | Harry Bannister | 72.5kg | 7:33.92 | 7-4-3 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/12/2023 | 18 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4828m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 68.5kg | 6:37.50 | 7-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |

Jockey: J M Quinlan
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished fifth of 15 starters at Taunton on January 17 over 4600m, 14 len behind Bataillon with 72.5kg at $9. Start before came from midfield; finished third in a small field at Taunton on December 30 over 5300m, 15 len behind Jukebox D'eddy with 72kg at $5. Forward showing expected. Cannot be left out in this more suitable contest.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 17/01/2026 | 18 | HCP CHSE 5U | $22,740.00 | Taunton | 4629m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 72.5kg | 6:01.23 | 3-4-5 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,510.00 | Taunton | 5330m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 72kg | 6:50.87 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/12/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Wincanton | 5029m | Soft | Beau Morgan | 73kg | 6:44.63 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 19.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 23/11/2025 | 16 | STPLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Windsor | 4928m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 6:27.20 | 5-5-4 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 0/14 | 07/11/2025 | 151 | HDLE HCP 4U | $33,580.00 | Exeter | 4626m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 66.5kg | 6:05.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/06/2025 | 33 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Southwell | 4883m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 73kg | 6:28.35 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/05/2025 | 47 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 5230m | Good | Aaron Anderson | 74kg | 6:40.90 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 51.8L | $4.60 |
| 12/15 | 21/03/2025 | 16 | HCP HDLE 4U | $60,600.00 | Musselburgh | 4828m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 69.5kg | 5:54.90 | 10-13-12 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $19.00 |
| 2/3 | 05/03/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5094m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 72.5kg | 6:21.97 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.91 |
| 1/6 | 14/02/2025 | 11 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,990.00 | Fakenham | 4713m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 73.5kg | 6:03.84 | 5-3-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.63 |
| 1/11 | 03/02/2025 | 33 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Southwell | 4883m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 72.5kg | 6:27.60 | 9-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Tom Cannon
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after nine months held ground to the line finished third of 7 starters at this track on January 18 over 4200m, 7 len behind Little Wren carrying 73kg at $3.50. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; finished fifth of 9 runners at Leicester on December 1 2024 over 4020m, on slow going 26 len behind Jumper Madrik carrying 76kg at $13. Can find winning form this time.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 18/01/2026 | 269 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,700.00 | Fakenham | 4224m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 73kg | 5:51.31 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $3.50 |
| 7/10 | 24/04/2025 | 18 | HCP CHSE 5U | $13,610.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Harry Cobden | 72.5kg | 4:01.35 | 4-7-7 | 0 |
| 24.8L | $4.33 |
| 3/4 | 06/04/2025 | 25 | HCP CHSE 5U | $25,830.00 | Plumpton | 3972m | Good | Joshua Parker | 68kg | 5:00.55 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 12/03/2025 | 48 | HCP CHSE 5U | $22,140.00 | Huntingdon | 4744m | Good | Tom Cannon | 75kg | 6:11.28 | 6-3-4 | 0 |
| 21.3L | $8.00 |
| 0/10 | 23/01/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $13,380.00 | Huntingdon | 4744m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 75.5kg | 6:21.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 01/01/2025 | 31 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,680.00 | Fakenham | 4264m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 76kg | 5:56.48 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $4.33 |
| 5/9 | 01/12/2024 | 21 | HCP CHSE 4U | $14,760.00 | Leicester | 4046m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 76kg | 5:25.78 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 26.8L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/11/2024 | 190 | HDLE MDN 4U | $18,150.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71.5kg | 4:08.16 | 2-7-7 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/05/2024 | 65 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 72.5kg | 4:04.19 | 1-4-6 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $29.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/02/2024 | 26 | NHDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 71kg | 5:16.93 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 42.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/11 | 03/02/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $9,070.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | B J Powell | 73kg | 4:09.83 | 5-6-5 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Paul O'brien
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run made ground from midfield; finished fourth of 7 starters at this track on January 18 over 4200m, 9 len behind Little Wren with 66kg at $23. Run before ran last at Lingfield on December 13 over 3200m, 53 len behind A Great Excuse carrying 70kg at $51. Looking to others.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 18/01/2026 | 36 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,700.00 | Fakenham | 4224m | Good Soft | Ben Smith | 66kg | 5:51.31 | 4-5-4 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/12/2025 | 12 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Kimber | 70kg | 4:04.19 | 5-8-8 | 0 |
| 53.8L | $51.00 |
| 0/5 | 01/12/2025 | 24 | STPLE HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Soft | Ellis Collier | 63.5kg | 4:24.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/11/2025 | 185 | STPLE HCP 4U | $23,590.00 | Hexham | 3118m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 68kg | 4:17.20 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 32.0L | $41.00 |
| 0/5 | 06/05/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE M 5U | $11,990.00 | Fakenham | 4264m | Good | Ellis Collier | 71.5kg | 5:36.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.25 |
| 5/7 | 20/04/2025 | 17 | HCP CHSE 5U | $30,440.00 | Plumpton | 3414m | Good | Ellis Collier | 64.5kg | 4:14.05 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 46.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 03/04/2025 | 9 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,760.00 | Plumpton | 3414m | Good | Ellis Collier | 68.5kg | 4:16.90 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/03/2025 | 33 | HCP CHSE M 5U | $20,850.00 | Taunton | 3229m | Good | Ellis Collier | 72kg | 4:04.38 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 20/02/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Soft | Ellis Collier | 67kg | 4:17.60 | 5-3-5 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 27/01/2025 | 46 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,520.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Soft | Ellis Collier | 61kg | 4:26.30 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 12/12/2024 | 3 | HCP CHSE M 4U | $20,850.00 | Taunton | 3658m | Good | Oscar Palmer | 65.5kg | 4:48.54 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Megan Fox
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 43 days. Last start finished fourth of 7 runners at Windsor on January 1 over 4900m, 22 len behind Fortune Dancer with 66kg at $6. The start before that; finished sixth of 10 runners at Wincanton on December 16 over 5000m, slow track; 19 len behind Lightonthewing with 63.5kg at $19. Looks tested again. Prepared to risk here.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 01/01/2026 | 16 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Windsor | 4928m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 66kg | 6:14.45 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 22.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/12/2025 | 27 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Wincanton | 5029m | Soft | Megan Fox | 63.5kg | 6:44.63 | 7-7-6 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $19.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/11/2025 | 224 | STPLE HCP 4U | $12,170.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Soft | Harry Reed | 69.5kg | 6:36.88 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 52.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/4 | 09/04/2025 | 20 | HCP CHSE 5U | $24,540.00 | Taunton | 5710m | Good Firm | Harry Reed | 64.5kg | 7:27.18 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 20/03/2025 | 13 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,150.00 | Chepstow | 6135m | Good | Harry Reed | 64.5kg | 8:10.00 | 2-4-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/03/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,520.00 | Leicester | 4526m | Good Soft | Harry Reed | 65kg | 6:04.39 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 28.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/4 | 14/02/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,990.00 | Fakenham | 5855m | Good | Harry Reed | 66kg | 8:01.65 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 17.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/14 | 18/01/2025 | 71 | HCP CHSE 5U | $19,000.00 | Taunton | 4629m | Good Soft | Harry Reed | 69.5kg | 6:04.85 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 08/11/2024 | 264 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Fontwell Park | 5230m | Good | Harry Reed | 66kg | 6:42.02 | - | 0 |
| 50.0L | $81.00 |
| 0/7 | 18/02/2024 | 21 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $10,820.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Heavy | Harry Reed | 73kg | 7:20.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 99/9 | 28/01/2024 | 260 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Soft | Harry Reed | 74kg | 6:10.32 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |