Fakenham Race 5 - Aldiss Handicap Chase
BROTHER BORIS (1) is improving all the time. Powered clear for an impressive 21L victory at this track in latest. Weight rise looks fair and will likely prove hard to beat for a yard that do so well at this track. CLOUDY WEDNESDAY (3) won this race past two years. Surely prepared with this event in mind for some time now. Placed on both preps including when beaten 5.5L at Huntingdon most recently and expected to give a bold showing. REFORME (2) is likeable. Been off the track since running 11.5L third at Uttoxeter in December. Could be fit for this and rates each way. CRAC DE MEGAUDAIS (4) won here in the past. Can enjoy conditions and is a potential threat to all.

Jockey: Mr Cian Murphy
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last start to post a big 21 len win. This track on March 13 over 4800m defeating Uncle Al with 72.5kg at $1.70 in a steeplechase. Before that to post a big 26 len win. This track on February 13 over 5800m slow going defeating Edgewell carrying 71.5kg at $3.80 in a steeplechase. Ideally placed to go on with it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 13/03/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,530.00 | Fakenham | 4828m | Good Soft | Cian Murphy | 72.5kg | 6:44.30 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $1.73 |
| 1/5 | 13/02/2026 | 26 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,700.00 | Fakenham | 5833m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 71.5kg | 8:16.11 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 26.0L | $3.75 |
| 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 |
| 99/10 | 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 | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 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 |

Jockey: J M Quinlan
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after three months. Finished off last campaign 3 of 10 runners at Taunton December 30 over 4600m, 11 len behind Fat Faced Columbo carrying 70kg at $23. When resuming last campaign ran last in a small field at Stratford-On-Avon July 13 over 4520m, 36 len behind Backinaction carrying 75.5kg at $29. Could pose a serious challenge.
Last Starts 96 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 | 30/12/2025 | 26 | STPLE HCP 4U | $24,140.00 | Taunton | 4626m | Good | Robert Dunne | 70kg | 5:50.18 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/12/2025 | 36 | HCP CHSE 4U | $12,920.00 | Leicester | 4563m | Good Firm | Robert Dunne | 72.5kg | 6:14.75 | 1-3-4 | 0 |
| 7.2L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/10/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 4U | $13,050.00 | Fakenham | 4828m | Good Soft | Robert Dunne | 74.5kg | 6:46.40 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/10/2025 | 10 | HCP CHSE 4U | $13,160.00 | Huntingdon | 4727m | Good | Robert Dunne | 71.5kg | 5:56.50 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 27/09/2025 | 38 | HCP CHSE 4U | $14,520.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Good | Robert Dunne | 73kg | 6:14.50 | 5-7-5 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/11 | 20/08/2025 | 38 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Robert Dunne | 65kg | 5:52.78 | 7-6-6 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/5 | 13/07/2025 | 83 | HCP CHSE 4U | $14,110.00 | Stratford Avon | 4539m | Good Firm | David Noonan | 75.5kg | 5:38.97 | 3-4-5 | 0 |
| 36.5L | $29.00 |
| 4/4 | 21/04/2025 | 45 | HCP HDLE 4U | $21,990.00 | Fakenham | 4023m | Good | Robert Dunne | 71kg | 5:09.08 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 32.3L | $8.50 |
| 99/10 | 07/03/2025 | 35 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Ayr | 4114m | Soft | Conor O'farrell | 70.5kg | 5:42.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 31/01/2025 | 47 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $13,940.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Soft | Joshua Thompson | 74kg | 4:50.50 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $17.00 |
| 11/13 | 15/12/2024 | 17 | HCP HDLE 3U | $21,780.00 | Windsor | 4023m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 73.5kg | 5:09.11 | 12-10-11 | 0 |
| 49.5L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Lewis Stones
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up finished second in a small field at Huntingdon on March 1 over 4700m, 6 len behind Imperial Pride with 71kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell finished third in a small field at Huntingdon on March 11 over 4000m, 5.5 len behind Big Boy Barney with 69kg at $2.60. Makes appeal.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 11/03/2026 | 10 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,750.00 | Huntingdon | 4023m | Good | Lewis Stones | 69kg | 5:17.48 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.63 |
| 2/5 | 01/03/2026 | 272 | STPLE HCP 5U | $13,160.00 | Huntingdon | 4727m | Good Soft | Lewis Stones | 71kg | 6:38.54 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 02/06/2025 | 13 | HCP CHSE 5U | $13,840.00 | Market Rasen | 4305m | Good | Lewis Stones | 71kg | 5:28.30 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/05/2025 | 11 | HCP APP CHSE 5U | $15,430.00 | Huntingdon | 4023m | Good | Lewis Stones | 70kg | 4:51.50 | 1-1-4 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/05/2025 | 18 | HCP CHSE 5U | $13,610.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Lewis Stones | 67kg | 5:28.47 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 21/04/2025 | 6 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,430.00 | Fakenham | 4828m | Good | Lewis Stones | 70.5kg | 6:28.54 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $3.25 |
| 5/7 | 15/04/2025 | 34 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good | Lewis Stones | 69.5kg | 6:55.10 | 1-1-5 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 12/03/2025 | 34 | HCP CHSE 5U | $13,840.00 | Huntingdon | 3995m | Good | Lewis Stones | 68.5kg | 5:09.87 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/12 | 06/02/2025 | 18 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,430.00 | Huntingdon | 4023m | Good Soft | Lewis Stones | 71kg | 5:13.95 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/11 | 19/01/2025 | 282 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,990.00 | Fakenham | 4264m | Good | Lewis Stones | 70kg | 5:33.57 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/04/2024 | 11 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $13,160.00 | Fakenham | 4023m | Good | Lewis Stones | 67kg | 4:55.60 | 1-4-5 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $3.25 |

Jockey: James Davies
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after three months. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at this track January 18 over 4200m. Previously first up; 5 of 8 runners at Huntingdon November 11 over 4000m, 29 len behind Rip Wheeler carrying 71.5kg at $6. Looks a chance while fresh.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/7 | 18/01/2026 | 48 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,700.00 | Fakenham | 4224m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 71kg | 5:51.31 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/12/2025 | 20 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,060.00 | Plumpton | 4023m | Good Soft | Tom Hutsby | 70.5kg | 5:19.25 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 65.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 11/11/2025 | 188 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $13,160.00 | Huntingdon | 4023m | Good | Brian Hughes | 71.5kg | 5:03.30 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 29.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/05/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,520.00 | Newton Abbot | 3319m | Good | Robert Dunne | 76kg | 3:59.54 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/4 | 02/04/2025 | 91 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,190.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good | Robert Dunne | 73.5kg | 5:15.80 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/01/2025 | 69 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $27,680.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | Good | Tommie M O'brien | 67kg | 5:21.34 | 3-3-3-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $3.00 |
| 7/13 | 24/10/2024 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good Soft | Fergus Gillard | 69kg | 5:14.80 | 11-8-7 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 07/10/2024 | 31 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,610.00 | Stratford Avon | 3721m | Soft | Robert Dunne | 64.5kg | 4:36.80 | 8-6-5 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/09/2024 | 66 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good | Brian Hughes | 66kg | 4:43.66 | 9-5-5 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/11 | 02/07/2024 | 197 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 3721m | Good Firm | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 4:27.40 | 9-8-4 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $21.00 |
| 12/13 | 18/12/2023 | 26 | NHDLE 3U | $16,510.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good Soft | Robert Dunne | 71kg | 3:52.17 | - | 0 |
| 58.3L | $251.00 |

Jockey: Tabitha Worsley
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing didn't finish the race at Norfolk P2p on March 22 over 4800m. Run before didn't finish the race at High Easter on March 7 over 4800m. Confidence may have taken a hit.
Last Starts 14 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 | 22/03/2026 | 15 | P2P | $0.00 | Norfolk P2p | 4828m | Good | Shane Sarsfield | 76kg | 6:26.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
| 99/6 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | P2P | $0.00 | High Easter P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Shane Sarsfield | 76kg | 6:49.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Higham P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Shane Sarsfield | 76kg | 6:07.70 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/01/2026 | 24 | P2P | $0.00 | Horseheath P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Shane Sarsfield | 76kg | 6:19.60 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/12/2025 | 213 | P2P | $0.00 | Horseheath P2p | 4828m | Good | J Wilmot | 75kg | 6:08.50 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/06/2025 | 29 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Fakenham | 4023m | Good | Tabitha Worsley | 75kg | 4:59.51 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/10 | 03/05/2025 | 38 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good | Sean Bowen | 70kg | 6:00.10 | 3-6-6 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/7 | 26/03/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE 5U | $12,420.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Good | Sean Bowen | 72kg | 5:08.62 | 4-7-7 | 0 |
| 48.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/4 | 02/03/2025 | 288 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,420.00 | Doncaster | 3822m | Good | James Bowen | 70kg | 4:39.70 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/13 | 18/05/2024 | 11 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4224m | Good Soft | James Best | 69kg | 5:20.04 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $19.00 |
| 10/13 | 07/05/2024 | 203 | NCHSE APP HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good | James Best | 71kg | 5:14.26 | 2-10-10 | 0 |
| 62.8L | $8.50 |