Fakenham Race 4 - Cecil & Sheila Buttifant Memorial Mares' Handicap Hurdle
FOUR DECADES (1) indicated ability in novice races without troubling the principals. Opening handicap mark looks fair though and holds potential to improve in this sphere. Finds ideal contest and rates a leading chance now bidding for a maiden career victory. BEST WOMEN (2) showed promise when 7L third at Uttoxeter on first English start. Backwards step second up but worth giving another chance here. Key player. ABBEY LAW (3) proved disappointing since winning here last April. Return to better ground will suit though and course form is always a plus. Keep safe. ANNIE NAIL (4) battled on for a 15L third at Market Rasen last time. Freshened since and expected to go close.

Jockey: Jack Andrews
Weight: 76kgs
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Freshened for 33 days. Last start finished sixth of 8 starters at Catterick on March 4 over 3100m, 40 len behind Riviera Walk with 71.5kg at $7.50. The start before that; finished eighth of 16 starters at Kempton Park on February 2 over 3200m, 8 len behind Lady Magic with 70.5kg at $251. Hard to beat in this suitable event.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 04/03/2026 | 30 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good | Jack Andrews | 71.5kg | 3:44.71 | - | 0 |
| 40.0L | $7.50 |
| 8/16 | 02/02/2026 | 16 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Finn Lambert | 70.5kg | 3:59.52 | 6-7-8 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $251.00 |
| 8/13 | 17/01/2026 | 51 | MHDLE HUNT M 4U | $18,450.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 70.5kg | 4:08.76 | 4-7-8 | 0 |
| 22.1L | $101.00 |
| 7/11 | 27/11/2025 | 73 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good Firm | Gina Andrews | 67.5kg | 3:53.44 | 8-7-7 | 0 |
| 17.8L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/09/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 65.5kg | 3:57.29 | 7-6-6 | 0 |
| 29.3L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Kielan Woods
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 8 of 10 starters at Leicester January 20 over 3100m, on rain affected going; 56 len behind Razzle Dazzle Boy with 73kg at $41. When resuming last campaign 3 of 7 starters at Uttoxeter November 27 over 3200m, slow track; 7 len behind Khrisma carrying 70kg at $10. Hard to beat on her best form.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 20/01/2026 | 54 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Leicester | 3118m | Heavy | Kielan Woods | 73kg | 4:05.83 | 5-8-8 | 0 |
| 56.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/11/2025 | 723 | NHDLE M 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 70kg | 4:05.32 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/12/2023 | 20 | CLM STPLE CF 4 | $33,110.00 | Fontainebleau | 3600m | Heavy | Corentin Smeulders | 67kg | 4:33.03 | 2-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/6 | 15/11/2023 | 16 | CLM STPLE CF 4 | $33,330.00 | Fontainebleau | 3600m | Heavy | Corentin Smeulders | 70kg | 4:30.81 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 30/10/2023 | 20 | HDLE CLM CF 4 | $32,790.00 | Fontainebleau | 3550m | Heavy | Oceane Launay | 66kg | 4:20.81 | 10-3-2 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 10/10/2023 | 7 | HDLE CLM CF 4 | $32,790.00 | Fontainebleau | 3550m | Soft | Oceane Launay | 67kg | 4:11.90 | 8-8-3 | 0 |
| 9.3L | $7.20 |
| 4/5 | 03/10/2023 | 98 | HDLE CL3 CF 4 | $42,620.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 3700m | Soft | David Gallon | 71kg | 4:14.18 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $2.40 |
| 3/6 | 27/06/2023 | 17 | HCP STPLE CF 4 | $103,450.00 | Auteuil | 3500m | Soft | Nathan Howie | 65.5kg | 4:26.19 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $9.30 |
| 7/10 | 10/06/2023 | 14 | HCP STPLE CF 4 | $103,450.00 | Auteuil | 4400m | Soft | Johnny Charron | 65.5kg | 5:34.10 | 4-5-7 | 0 |
| 23.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/11 | 27/05/2023 | 14 | HCP HDLE FM 45 | $102,440.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Soft | Sarah Boulet | 63.5kg | 4:08.05 | 4-4-5 | 0 |
| 2.7L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/05/2023 | 14 | CLM STPLE CF 4 | $42,280.00 | Auteuil | 3500m | SH | Nathan Howie | 67kg | 4:36.06 | 6-4-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 70kgs
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Third-up today. First-up pulled up at Market Rasen on February 1 over 3320m. Last start finished fourth in a small field at this track on March 13 over 3200m, 61 len behind Hello Sweety with 71.5kg at $12. Fitter and is among the top contenders.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 13/03/2026 | 40 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $12,710.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 71.5kg | 4:06.89 | - | 0 |
| 61.5L | $12.00 |
| 99/8 | 01/02/2026 | 282 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,680.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 72kg | 4:23.96 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/04/2025 | 24 | HDLE M 4U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 4374m | Good | Tom Cannon | 69.5kg | 5:37.32 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/04/2025 | 30 | HDLE MDN 4U | $11,800.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 65.5kg | 3:52.78 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 02/03/2025 | 116 | JHDLE 4 | $13,610.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 67.5kg | 4:01.39 | 7-6-7 | 0 |
| 43.3L | $81.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/11/2024 | 61 | NOV 3U | $12,920.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Frederick Larson | 56.5kg | 1:39.18 | 1-1-1-1-1-2-4-4 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/09/2024 | - | MDN F 3U | $27,230.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Frederick Larson | 56.5kg | 1:38.97 | 8-7-8 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $201.00 |

Jockey: Oscar Palmer
Weight: 64.5kgs
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Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign 3 of 9 starters at Market Rasen February 1 over 4100m, 15 len behind Cooler Than Me carrying 65.5kg at $23. Previously first up; 5 of 7 starters at Stratford-On-Avon October 18 over 4500m, 82 len behind Tedwin Hills with 67.5kg at $17. Has claims with the right run.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good Soft | Oscar Palmer | 65.5kg | 5:27.04 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 15.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/01/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,700.00 | Fakenham | 4224m | Good Soft | Sean Houlihan | 68kg | 5:51.31 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 28.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/12/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,800.00 | Fakenham | 4727m | Soft | Joseph Stevenson | 61kg | 6:23.55 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $67.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/11/2025 | 13 | HDLE HCP M 3U | $10,890.00 | Leicester | 4123m | Soft | Joseph Stevenson | 61kg | 5:22.65 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 54.3L | $81.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/11/2025 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Plumpton | 5029m | Good | James Turner | 63.5kg | 6:29.65 | 5-4-6 | 0 |
| 40.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/10/2025 | 11 | HCP CHSE M 4U | $17,070.00 | Fakenham | 4224m | Good Soft | Tabitha Worsley | 63kg | 5:50.50 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/10/2025 | 139 | HCP CHSE 4U | $15,360.00 | Stratford Avon | 4526m | Good | Tabitha Worsley | 67.5kg | 5:46.23 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 82.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/06/2025 | 14 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Fakenham | 4023m | Good | Pippa Brown | 67kg | 4:59.51 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 55.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/5 | 18/05/2025 | 12 | HCP CHSE M 5U | $13,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 3922m | Good | Tabitha Worsley | 65kg | 4:51.22 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 24.8L | $3.75 |
| 1/5 | 06/05/2025 | 14 | HCP CHSE M 5U | $11,990.00 | Fakenham | 4264m | Good | Tabitha Worsley | 64.5kg | 5:36.70 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $3.25 |
| 5/7 | 22/04/2025 | 93 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Good | Aaron Anderson | 63kg | 5:17.40 | 7-6-5 | 0 |
| 26.0L | $21.00 |

Jockey: J M Quinlan
Weight: 64.5kgs
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Comments
Last start pulled up at this track on March 13 over 3200m. Run before pulled up at Huntingdon on February 19 over 4100m. Not expected to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/5 | 13/03/2026 | 22 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good Soft | James Davies | 69.5kg | 4:02.26 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $251.00 |
| 99/9 | 19/02/2026 | 32 | MHDLE HUNT M 4U | $18,150.00 | Huntingdon | 4123m | Heavy | Jack Quinlan | 72.5kg | 5:40.14 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/01/2026 | 23 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Fakenham | 4023m | Good Soft | Charlie Hammond | 70.5kg | 5:16.70 | 3-6-7 | 0 |
| 82.3L | $201.00 |
| 99/14 | 26/12/2025 | 257 | MHDLE M 4U | $13,610.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Freddie Gingell | 71.5kg | 5:12.14 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
| 2/3 | 13/04/2025 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Overtonoverton P2p | 4828m | Good | Jack Teal | 73kg | 6:41.50 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/03/2025 | 7 | P2P | $0.00 | Askham Bryan College P2p | 4828m | Good Firm | Jack Teal | 73kg | 6:05.00 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $5.50 |
| 99/5 | 23/03/2025 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Dalton Park P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Jack Teal | 73kg | 7:38.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.75 |
| 2/5 | 09/03/2025 | 21 | P2P | $0.00 | Bangor-On-Dee P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Jack Teal | 73kg | 6:30.00 | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/02/2025 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Duncombe Park P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | L Teal | 73kg | 6:04.80 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/4 | 02/02/2025 | 15 | P2P | $0.00 | Askham Bryan College P2p | 4828m | Good | Jack Teal | 73kg | 6:21.80 | - | 0 |
| 46.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/01/2025 | 238 | P2P | $0.00 | Revesby Park P2p | 4828m | Good | Jack Teal | 73kg | 6:33.00 | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $13.00 |