Fakenham Race 1 - Racing TV Handicap Hurdle
Course winner RABY MERE (7) provided best form three weeks ago scoring by 2L a lower level 4900m handicap hurdle at Southwell. This looks a good opportunity to follow up with conditions in his favour. Leading chance. TROPICAL SPEED (3) found success by 6L contesting a lower graded 4600m handicap hurdle at Lingfield last November. Respect as set to follow up. ILITCH (1) did well among this company two starts back delivering a smart 1L second in a 4800m handicap hurdle at Doncaster. Expected to show best returning to a longer trip. Could go well in this class. MAHON FALLS (4) and BREEZETHROUGHLIFE (2) both look interesting runners.

Jockey: Charlie Hammond
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 36 day letup. Last run finished eighth of 9 starters at Warwick on March 8 over 4200m, 48 len behind Mount Anglesby with 72kg at $3.80. Before that tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily finished second of 7 runners at Doncaster on January 23 over 4900m, slow track; 1.0 len behind Mask Of Zorro with 75kg at $2.50. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 08/03/2026 | 44 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Good Soft | Charlie Hammond | 72kg | 5:17.86 | - | 0 |
| 48.3L | $3.75 |
| 2/7 | 23/01/2026 | 47 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Soft | Charlie Hammond | 75kg | 6:22.63 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 5/9 | 07/12/2025 | 37 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Huntingdon | 4123m | Soft | Murray Dodd | 73.5kg | 5:05.70 | 8-6-5 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/11 | 31/10/2025 | 217 | HCP HDLE 3U | $13,970.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good Soft | Charlie Hammond | 73kg | 5:12.69 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/03/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | Murray Dodd | 72kg | 4:23.41 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/03/2025 | 45 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Murray Dodd | 71kg | 3:51.50 | 7-4-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/01/2025 | 22 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,300.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | Good Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 73.5kg | 4:00.10 | 5-3-4 | 0 |
| 16.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/01/2025 | 31 | HDLE MDN 4U | $27,680.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | Good Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 73.5kg | 4:18.11 | 1-2-1-1-1-2-4 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $3.25 |
| 99/11 | 01/12/2024 | 22 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Larkhill P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Charlie Case | 76kg | 6:26.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/11/2024 | 331 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Knightwick P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Charlie Case | 76kg | 6:39.60 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/12/2023 | 34 | FLAT 45 | $8,710.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Heavy | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 4:26.99 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: J M Quinlan
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after two months finished fifth of 7 runners at Doncaster on March 13 over 4900m, 42 len behind Jakar Du Moulin with 70.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up came from midfield; finished fifth in a small field at Kempton Park on November 10 over 4200m, 30 len behind Kasino Des Mottes carrying 72.5kg at $13. Fitter for run. Key runner - don't underestimate.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 13/03/2026 | 64 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,420.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 70.5kg | 6:09.20 | 3-3-4-4-3-4-5-5 | 0 |
| 42.0L | $6.50 |
| 99/10 | 08/01/2026 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,860.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 71kg | 4:52.25 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 13/12/2025 | 33 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 74kg | 6:10.30 | 2-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/11/2025 | 24 | HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 72.5kg | 5:08.98 | 3-4-5 | 0 |
| 30.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/4 | 17/10/2025 | 159 | MHDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Fakenham | 4023m | Good | Lilly Pinchin | 71kg | 5:12.63 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/14 | 11/05/2025 | 22 | HDLE MDN 4 | $17,340.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Good | Jordan Gainford | 69.5kg | 4:27.50 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $101.00 |
| 99/11 | 19/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Good | H C Swan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Chad Bament
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after five months. Finished off last preparation winning by 6 len Lingfield November 27 over 4600m defeating Island Run carrying 74kg at $9. Previously first up; 6 of 11 runners at Uttoxeter January 25 2025 over 4010m, 41 len behind Owl Of Athens with 74.5kg at $5.50. Sure to feature on his best form.
Last Starts 136 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 27/11/2025 | 10 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Lingfield | 4626m | Good Soft | Chad Bament | 74kg | 5:59.67 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |
| 99/9 | 17/11/2025 | 30 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $17,760.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good | Tommie M O'brien | 75kg | 5:19.55 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/10/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 4425m | Good | Beau Morgan | 74kg | 5:27.14 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 29/09/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Newton Abbot | 5330m | Good | Sean Bowen | 76kg | 6:30.00 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 11/09/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Uttoxeter | 4690m | Good | Sean Bowen | 76kg | 5:50.76 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
| 3/12 | 20/08/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | 5:42.10 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/12 | 25/07/2025 | 23 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good | Sean Bowen | 70.5kg | 5:48.70 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 02/07/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Sean Bowen | 74kg | 5:42.71 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 14/06/2025 | 39 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | 6:13.24 | 6-7-6 | 0 |
| 25.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/05/2025 | 38 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good | Sean Bowen | 74.5kg | 6:05.50 | 2-1-3 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $1.73 |
| 1/12 | 29/03/2025 | 37 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Stratford Avon | 4425m | Good | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | 5:37.13 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Shane Quinlan
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after four months finished third in a small field at Ascot on March 29 over 3900m, 31 len behind Gnomon with 70kg at $23. Previously second-up finished sixth of 18 starters at Listowel on September 25 over 3218m, 8 len behind Mister Pessimistic carrying 71kg at $6. Nice chance with added fitness.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 29/03/2026 | 112 | MHDLE 4U | $43,980.00 | Ascot Uk | 3922m | Good | Shane Quinlan | 70kg | 4:45.41 | - | 0 |
| 31.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/19 | 07/12/2025 | 12 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Cork | 3419m | SH | D J Mullins | 72kg | 4:26.00 | - | 0 |
| 25.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/11/2025 | 32 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,910.00 | Tramore | 4224m | Soft | P Townend | 69kg | 5:27.20 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 24/10/2025 | 29 | MHDLE F 4 | $18,210.00 | Sligo | 3520m | GY | P Townend | 67kg | 4:11.50 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.73 |
| 6/18 | 25/09/2025 | 50 | FLAT 4 | $20,810.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GY | J Townend | 71kg | 4:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/11 | 06/08/2025 | - | FLAT F 4 | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3218m | Good | P W Mullins | 72kg | 3:53.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |

Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after a year finished fifth of 7 starters at Uttoxeter on March 28 over 4000m, 4.5 len behind Looking As You Are carrying 73kg at $6. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Bangor-On-Dee on October 29 2024 over 3900m. Tougher task this time.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 28/03/2026 | 350 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $15,790.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 73kg | 5:07.38 | 1-1-1-1-1-2-5 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 99/9 | 12/04/2025 | 29 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $83,030.00 | Ayr | 4892m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 67.5kg | 6:04.01 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/03/2025 | 38 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,420.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Good | Peter Kavanagh | 67.5kg | 5:56.38 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 99/7 | 04/02/2025 | 11 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,960.00 | Market Rasen | 4626m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | 6:01.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.25 |
| 2/17 | 24/01/2025 | 23 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 73.5kg | 6:08.50 | 16-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 99/7 | 01/01/2025 | 24 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $42,710.00 | Southwell | 4103m | Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 67.5kg | 6:38.54 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/12/2024 | 8 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,610.00 | Huntingdon | 4156m | Soft | Charlie Maggs | 75kg | 5:14.72 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 30/11/2024 | 32 | HDLE M 4U | $20,760.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 66.5kg | 4:37.52 | 6-4-3 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $10.00 |
| 99/7 | 29/10/2024 | 14 | HDLE HCP M 3U | $25,410.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 71kg | 5:09.53 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/10/2024 | 175 | MHDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Harry Cobden | 68.5kg | 4:13.00 | 1-3-3-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/11 | 23/04/2024 | 23 | NHDLE APP M 4U | $13,980.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good | Nick Scholfield | 70kg | 5:21.30 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Harry Reed
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fifth of 8 starters at Ascot on March 29 over 4700m, 15 len behind Kilworth carrying 75kg at $21. The start before that; finished seventh of 9 runners at Wincanton on March 5 over 4900m, 14 len behind Crossgales King carrying 76kg at $29. Could feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 29/03/2026 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4U | $28,400.00 | Ascot Uk | 4727m | Good | Harry Reed | 75kg | 5:46.02 | - | 0 |
| 15.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/03/2026 | 38 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,880.00 | Wincanton | 4928m | Good Soft | Joe Anderson | 76kg | 6:28.43 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $29.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/01/2026 | 44 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Soft | Harry Reed | 72.5kg | 5:11.21 | 2-4-5 | 0 |
| 48.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Lingfield | 4626m | Good Soft | Harry Reed | 72kg | 6:07.88 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $19.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/11/2025 | 12 | HDLE 4U | $45,370.00 | Ascot Uk | 4325m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | 5:27.20 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 17.5L | $81.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/11/2025 | 253 | HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good | Harry Reed | 70kg | 5:08.98 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $101.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Charm Park P2p | 4023m | Good | Bradley Gibbs | 76kg | 5:05.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Lewis Stones
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last start won by 2 len Southwell on March 24 over 4900m defeating Peckforton Hills carrying 74kg at $29 in a hurdle. Before that ran last in a small field at this track on March 13 over 4000m, 26 len behind Secret Vino with 72.5kg at $8.50. Major player again.
Last Starts 19 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 | 24/03/2026 | 11 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good | Lewis Stones | 74kg | 6:37.21 | 4-4-4-3-2-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $29.00 |
| 4/4 | 13/03/2026 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,310.00 | Fakenham | 4023m | Good Soft | James Best | 72.5kg | 5:12.04 | - | 0 |
| 26.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 05/02/2026 | 173 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Huntingdon | 3947m | Soft | Lewis Stones | 75.5kg | 5:11.10 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 28.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/08/2025 | 20 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,780.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | 5:56.20 | 2-3-5 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $2.50 |
| 4/9 | 27/07/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Sean Bowen | 67kg | 4:57.68 | 8-7-4 | 0 |
| 10.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/11 | 03/07/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Sean Bowen | 75kg | 5:05.47 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/06/2025 | 37 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Sean Bowen | 75kg | 4:59.18 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.33 |
| 3/5 | 08/05/2025 | 2 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Stratford Avon | 3721m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 4:43.10 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 41.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/5 | 06/05/2025 | 68 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,990.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | Good | Joshua Bryan | 73.5kg | 5:13.80 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.57 |
| 7/12 | 27/02/2025 | 35 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Heavy | R P Treacy | 71kg | 5:04.30 | 5-7-7 | 0 |
| 51.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/16 | 23/01/2025 | 18 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | SH | Ryan Treacy | 69kg | 4:20.70 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Gambin
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after three months pulled up at Plumpton on April 6 over 5000m. Previously second-up finished fourth of 8 starters at Huntingdon on October 7 over 5000m, 6 len behind Indian Sunbird with 71kg at $5. Needs to go up a notch.
Last Starts 6 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 | 06/04/2026 | 95 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $13,160.00 | Plumpton | 5029m | Good | Jamie Gambin | 70.5kg | 6:11.14 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/13 | 01/01/2026 | 40 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5129m | Good | Jamie Gambin | 71.5kg | 6:25.75 | 1-5-7 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/11/2025 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Huntingdon | 5029m | Good Soft | Jamie Gambin | 72kg | 6:38.02 | 5-7-7 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $9.50 |
| 7/16 | 02/11/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Huntingdon | 5029m | Good | Jamie Gambin | 72.5kg | 6:08.78 | 1-4-7 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/10/2025 | 16 | HCP HDLE 3U | $12,700.00 | Huntingdon | 5029m | Good | Jamie Gambin | 71kg | 5:58.33 | 3-1-4 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 21/09/2025 | 155 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,740.00 | Plumpton | 5029m | Good | Jamie Gambin | 70.5kg | 5:59.02 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/04/2025 | 8 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Huntingdon | 5029m | Good | Jay Tidball | 74kg | 6:18.27 | 1-4-5 | 0 |
| 39.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 11/04/2025 | 8 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Huntingdon | 5038m | Good | Jamie Gambin | 73kg | 6:25.78 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 03/04/2025 | 14 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Sedgefield | 5439m | Good | Kevin Brogan | 71kg | 6:49.27 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 23.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 20/03/2025 | 157 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 5431m | Good | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | 6:43.70 | 2-5-4 | 0 |
| 32.0L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/10/2024 | 11 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Hereford | 5129m | Good | Sean Bowen | 72kg | 6:14.40 | 3-7-7 | 0 |
| 36.3L | $9.50 |