Fakenham Race 4 - Norfolk Community Foundation David Keith Memorial Veterans' Handicap Chase
NUMITOR (3) made a striking return when scoring by 4.5L over 4200m at Hereford. Second-up record only adds to this appeal and he looks the one to beat. HOLD YOUR FORT (4) raced among strong company and followed an Ascot win with a solid Haydock second tackling 5100m. Represents a major danger. TIME TO BITE (7) returned in good condition producing a chase placing and a narrow hurdle defeat at Wincanton. Hard to leave out. HANG IN THERE (1) performed below his best at Haydock last time however the earlier Newbury placing showed enough to suggest he can bounce back against this line up. Impossible to discount.

Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming finished third of 9 runners at Newbury on February 28 over 5200m, 7 len behind Copperhead with 74kg at $12. Second run from a spell finished fourth of 7 runners at Haydock Park on April 15 over 5100m, 50 len behind Iron Bridge carrying 74.5kg at $8.50. Continues to make headway. Right in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 15/04/2026 | 46 | STPLE HCP 5U | $54,450.00 | Haydock Park | 5129m | Good Soft | Rian Corcoran | 74.5kg | 6:43.79 | - | 0 |
| 50.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 28/02/2026 | 91 | STPLE HCP 10U | $68,060.00 | Newbury | 5230m | Good Soft | Rian Corcoran | 74kg | 6:47.45 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/11/2025 | 50 | STPLE HCP 4U | $127,050.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Good Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 74kg | 6:04.70 | 5-6-5 | 0 |
| 34.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/10/2025 | 83 | HCP CHSE 10U | $54,450.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good Firm | Gavin Sheehan | 76kg | 5:55.31 | 6-2-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/15 | 19/07/2025 | 20 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 76kg | 5:25.37 | 9-8-7 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/15 | 29/06/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $136,120.00 | Uttoxeter | 5230m | Good | Harry Cobden | 76kg | 6:29.36 | 12-8-7 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/06/2025 | 32 | HCP CHSE 5U | $61,710.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 76kg | 5:53.07 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 07/05/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $45,370.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 76kg | 5:04.89 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/04/2025 | 34 | G2 HCP CHSE 5U | $129,150.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Good | Joe Anderson | 75.5kg | 5:12.52 | 9-9-9 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $34.00 |
| 99/9 | 13/03/2025 | 131 | G1 OPEN 5U | $691,880.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | 5:09.61 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $67.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/11/2024 | 66 | G2 OPEN 5U | $181,490.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Good | Joe Anderson | 71.5kg | 6:01.00 | 5-3-4 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Gambin
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Not raced for 57 days. Fresh up after five months finished sixth of 7 runners at Warwick on March 8 over 5200m, 47 len behind Super Survivor with 73.5kg at $41. Previously second-up finished third in a small field at Perth on September 24 over 4780m, 0.8 len behind Statuario with 73kg at $7. Requires significant improvement.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 08/03/2026 | 145 | HDLE HCP 4U | $32,670.00 | Warwick Uk | 5230m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | 6:39.04 | - | 0 |
| 47.5L | $41.00 |
| 13/17 | 14/10/2025 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Punchestown | 4626m | GY | Finn Brickley | 73.5kg | 5:50.80 | - | 0 |
| 46.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 24/09/2025 | 54 | HCP CHSE 4U | $46,130.00 | Perth Uk | 4791m | Good | Benjamin Macey | 73kg | 6:08.13 | 5-2-3 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 11/20 | 01/08/2025 | 93 | STPLE HCP 4U | $138,750.00 | Galway | 4526m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | 5:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $23.00 |
| 10/14 | 30/04/2025 | 26 | G3 OPEN 5U | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 4123m | Y | Sam Ewing | 68kg | 5:07.80 | - | 0 |
| 44.3L | $21.00 |
| 13/30 | 04/04/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Aintree | 4241m | Good Soft | Sam Ewing | 67kg | 5:23.72 | 15-14-13 | 0 |
| 26.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/20 | 13/03/2025 | 11 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Good Soft | Sam Ewing | 66.5kg | 5:15.50 | 14-14-4 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $101.00 |
| 4/13 | 02/03/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 5U | $85,630.00 | Leopardstown | 4325m | Y | Sam Ewing | 67kg | 5:24.03 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 12/16 | 02/02/2025 | 37 | G3 OPEN 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 4325m | Y | Jordan Gainford | 67.5kg | 5:29.10 | - | 0 |
| 37.0L | $29.00 |
| 16/27 | 27/12/2024 | 20 | LR OPEN 5U | $351,560.00 | Leopardstown | 4928m | GY | Danny Gilligan | 67kg | 6:12.10 | - | 0 |
| 56.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/19 | 07/12/2024 | 20 | LR OPEN 4U | $78,040.00 | Navan | 4123m | Soft | Carl Millar | 65kg | 5:27.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $19.00 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last start won by 4.5 len Hereford on April 16 over 4200m defeating Coastguard Station with 72.5kg at $13 in a steeplechase. The run before pulled up at Haydock Park on April 4 over 4000m. Major player again.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 16/04/2026 | 12 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,230.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Good | James Bowen | 72.5kg | 5:14.52 | 2-1-1-2-2-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
| 99/17 | 04/04/2026 | 29 | STPLE HCP 10U | $181,490.00 | Haydock Park | 4023m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 72kg | 5:00.06 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/03/2026 | 112 | STPLE HCP 10U | $36,300.00 | Exeter | 3822m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 75.5kg | 5:00.98 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $15.00 |
| 99/8 | 14/11/2025 | 19 | STPLE HCP 10U | $72,600.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Soft | James Bowen | 74kg | 5:22.14 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 99/7 | 26/10/2025 | 190 | HCP CHSE 9U | $64,580.00 | Aintree | 5020m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 75.5kg | 6:17.79 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 99/9 | 19/04/2025 | 20 | HCP CHSE 10U | $181,490.00 | Haydock Park | 4023m | Good | James Bowen | 75.5kg | 4:59.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/03/2025 | 72 | HCP CHSE 10U | $63,520.00 | Ascot Uk | 4828m | Good | James Bowen | 72kg | 5:57.33 | 3-3-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 99/10 | 17/01/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE 9U | $83,030.00 | Market Rasen | 4305m | Good Soft | Harry Bannister | 75kg | 5:36.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 13/12/2024 | 47 | HCP CHSE 10U | $73,800.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 69.5kg | 5:16.51 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 27/10/2024 | 154 | HCP CHSE 10U | $46,130.00 | Wincanton | 4055m | Good | James Bowen | 72.5kg | 4:58.71 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.75 |
| 99/8 | 26/05/2024 | 37 | HCP CHSE 5U | $73,800.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | 5:10.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Last run finished second of 7 starters at Haydock Park on April 15 over 5100m, 0.5 len behind Iron Bridge carrying 64.5kg at $5. Start before won by 5.5 len Ascot on March 29 over 4800m defeating Gabbys Cross with 67.5kg at $3.80 in a steeplechase. Capable of better showing. Top hope again here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 15/04/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $54,450.00 | Haydock Park | 5129m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 64.5kg | 6:43.79 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/3 | 29/03/2026 | 20 | STPLE HCP 10U | $56,770.00 | Ascot Uk | 4828m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 67.5kg | 6:04.66 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.75 |
| 99/5 | 09/03/2026 | 148 | STPLE HCP 5U | $31,760.00 | Taunton | 4626m | Good | James Best | 71.5kg | 5:56.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/10/2025 | 4 | HCP CHSE 4U | $33,130.00 | Chepstow | 5230m | Good Firm | Callum Pritchard | 79.5kg | 6:57.34 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/5 | 08/10/2025 | 9 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,230.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good Firm | Callum Pritchard | 71kg | 5:52.31 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/4 | 29/09/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE 4U | $26,390.00 | Newton Abbot | 5230m | Good | James Best | 72kg | 6:25.20 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $2.88 |
| 3/6 | 05/09/2025 | 68 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Robert Dunne | 74.5kg | 5:52.07 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $10.00 |
| 99/15 | 29/06/2025 | 17 | HCP CHSE 5U | $136,120.00 | Uttoxeter | 5230m | Good | James Best | 64.5kg | 6:29.36 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2025 | 15 | HCP CHSE 5U | $24,130.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good Soft | James Best | 70.5kg | 6:00.51 | 2-1-3 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/05/2025 | 14 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,230.00 | Newton Abbot | 5230m | Good | James Best | 68.5kg | 6:35.95 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 14/05/2025 | 8 | HCP CHSE 5U | $19,960.00 | Newton Abbot | 5230m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 74kg | 6:30.47 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Ascot January 18 2025 over 4780m, 16 len behind In D'or with 74kg at $13. When resuming last campaign 6 of 11 starters at Chepstow October 12 2024 over 4700m, 75 len behind Neon Moon carrying 70kg at $41. Not overly keen on his chances in this.
Last Starts 471 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 18/01/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,900.00 | Ascot Uk | 4791m | Good | Richard Patrick | 74kg | 6:12.45 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 16.3L | $13.00 |
| 8/11 | 27/12/2024 | 34 | HCP CHSE 4U | $96,060.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Good Soft | Richard Patrick | 77kg | 6:06.68 | 9-7-8 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $34.00 |
| 99/10 | 23/11/2024 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $136,120.00 | Ascot Uk | 5934m | Good | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | 7:33.21 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 9/10 | 02/11/2024 | 21 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 4828m | Good | Nick Scholfield | 72kg | 5:58.38 | 10-10-9 | 0 |
| 36.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/11 | 12/10/2024 | 168 | STPLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good | Nick Scholfield | 70kg | 6:03.24 | 5-5-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 75.3L | $41.00 |
| 9/20 | 27/04/2024 | 14 | STPLE HCP 5U | $305,400.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 5733m | Good | Jack Tudor | 71kg | 7:34.60 | 8-9-9 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/32 | 13/04/2024 | 32 | STPLE HCP 7U | $1,725,090.00 | Aintree | 6940m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 66.5kg | 9:27.68 | 12-3-5 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/21 | 12/03/2024 | 77 | STPLE HCP 5U | $236,790.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Heavy | Jack Tudor | 73kg | 6:55.79 | - | 0 |
| 35.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/12/2023 | 24 | HDLE HCP 3U | $39,930.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 72.5kg | 5:10.90 | 6-6-5 | 0 |
| 32.5L | $15.00 |
| 13/20 | 02/12/2023 | 19 | STPLE HCP 4U | $470,220.00 | Newbury | 5230m | Good Soft | Nick Scholfield | 66kg | 6:38.12 | 11-13-13 | 0 |
| 44.5L | $29.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/11/2023 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $41,300.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good | Jack Tudor | 70kg | 5:12.33 | - | 0 |
| 54.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 30 days. Last start finished seventh of 17 runners at Haydock Park on April 4 over 4000m, 19 len behind Outlaw Peter carrying 68kg at $19. Run before finished fifth of 7 runners at Warwick on February 7 over 4000m, on a wet track; 81 len behind Guard Your Dreams with 68kg at $12. Hard to have on recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/17 | 04/04/2026 | 56 | STPLE HCP 10U | $181,490.00 | Haydock Park | 4023m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 68kg | 5:00.06 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $19.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/02/2026 | 52 | HCP CHSE 9U | $68,490.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Heavy | Ben Godfrey | 68kg | 5:07.85 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 81.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/12/2025 | 26 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Good Soft | Rex Dingle | 75.5kg | 5:05.77 | 1-4-6 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/4 | 21/11/2025 | 15 | STPLE HCP 4U | $60,630.00 | Ascot Uk | 4224m | Good | Rex Dingle | 70kg | 5:23.21 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/3 | 06/11/2025 | 210 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,900.00 | Newbury | 3993m | Good | Rex Dingle | 67.5kg | 5:05.40 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/3 | 10/04/2025 | 40 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,680.00 | Newton Abbot | 4221m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73.5kg | 5:16.46 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $2.63 |
| 8/12 | 01/03/2025 | 92 | HCP CHSE 5U | $127,050.00 | Doncaster | 5230m | Good | Ben Godfrey | 66.5kg | 6:20.00 | 5-8-8 | 0 |
| 40.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/11/2024 | 20 | HCP CHSE 4U | $106,710.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 66kg | 5:04.10 | 1-5-4 | 0 |
| 9.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/11/2024 | 238 | HCP CHSE 4U | $145,200.00 | Wincanton | 5029m | Good | Rex Dingle | 65kg | 6:12.65 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 67.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/03/2024 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $110,700.00 | Kempton Park | 4124m | Good Soft | Rex Dingle | 68.5kg | 5:07.88 | 1-4-4 | 0 |
| 10.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/12 | 24/02/2024 | 84 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Soft | Rex Dingle | 67kg | 6:07.60 | 10-7-7 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Bryan Carver
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished third of 9 runners at Exeter on March 6 over 3800m, 8 len behind Genois with 68.5kg at $12. Second-up finished second in a small field at Wincanton on April 12 over 4300m, a neck behind John Barbour with 67.5kg at $15. Will give a sight.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 12/04/2026 | 37 | HDLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Wincanton | 4325m | Good | Bryan Carver | 67.5kg | 5:08.88 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/03/2026 | 136 | STPLE HCP 10U | $36,300.00 | Exeter | 3822m | Good Soft | Bryan Carver | 68.5kg | 5:00.98 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/4 | 21/10/2025 | 24 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $26,390.00 | Exeter | 4626m | Good Firm | Bryan Carver | 69kg | 5:39.94 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/6 | 27/09/2025 | 37 | HCP CHSE 4U | $31,760.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Bryan Carver | 69kg | 5:30.67 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 26.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 21/08/2025 | 38 | HCP CHSE 4U | $20,300.00 | Newton Abbot | 4221m | Good | Bryan Carver | 75kg | 5:08.73 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/4 | 14/07/2025 | 20 | HCP CHSE 4U | $19,350.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good | Bryan Carver | 76kg | 5:07.50 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 57.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/7 | 24/06/2025 | 41 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $15,430.00 | Newton Abbot | 4325m | Good | Bryan Carver | 70.5kg | 5:18.70 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $6.50 |
| 99/4 | 14/05/2025 | 9 | HCP CHSE 5U | $19,350.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good | David Noonan | 70kg | 5:04.47 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 05/05/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,600.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good | Bryan Carver | 72.5kg | 5:02.09 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/04/2025 | 25 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Heavy | Bryan Carver | 76kg | 5:32.49 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 25/03/2025 | 7 | HCP CHSE 5U | $24,540.00 | Taunton | 4629m | Good | Bryan Carver | 67.5kg | 5:46.39 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.33 |