Fakenham Race 5 - Prince Of Wales Cup Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
HURRICANE BAY (2) returned to winning ways at Huntingdon contesting a 4000m event earlier in the month. That was a fine performance winning by 4.75L and may give a bold sight. COASTGUARD STATION (1) is well exposed. Will find this more realistic than the task set at Aintree two weeks ago. Not disgraced on that occasion and unlikely to be too far away. NICKELFORCE (3) finished well held at Uttoxeter start of the month. Not without a chance with sights lowered here. TOMMY CULLEN (5) struggled past two outings and remains lightly raced. Entitled to improve from latest outing and can be considered.

Jockey: David Noonan
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last outing finished fourth of 9 runners at Aintree on May 15 over 4000m, 3 len behind Southoftheborder carrying 73kg at $17. The run before finished second in a small field at Hereford on April 16 over 4200m, 4.5 len behind Numitor with 70.5kg at $9. Gets a chance to win. Looks a key chance on best and expected to go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 15/05/2026 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,780.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good | David Noonan | 73kg | 4:59.09 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/5 | 16/04/2026 | 26 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,230.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Good | Bryan Carver | 70.5kg | 5:14.52 | 3-3-3-1-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/03/2026 | 140 | STPLE HCP 5U | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 68kg | 4:54.67 | - | 0 |
| 41.8L | $23.00 |
| 7/12 | 01/11/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 4828m | Good | Bryan Carver | 67.5kg | 5:58.42 | 6-7-7 | 0 |
| 80.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/09/2025 | 37 | HCP CHSE 4U | $31,760.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Sean Bowen | 69.5kg | 5:30.67 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $3.13 |
| 4/6 | 21/08/2025 | 32 | HCP CHSE 4U | $46,130.00 | Newton Abbot | 3287m | Good | David Noonan | 71kg | 3:53.97 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/07/2025 | 64 | HCP CHSE 4U | $43,560.00 | Stratford Avon | 3419m | Good | David Noonan | 71kg | 4:14.20 | 5-1-4 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/5 | 17/05/2025 | 26 | HCP CHSE 5U | $44,690.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3520m | Good | David Noonan | 71kg | 4:10.16 | 5-5-3 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/10 | 21/04/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $203,240.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 64.5kg | 4:17.16 | 10-6-6 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/03/2025 | 120 | HCP CHSE 5U | $63,520.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good | David Noonan | 71kg | 4:06.84 | 5-4-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/11/2024 | 21 | HCP HDLE 3U | $13,970.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 71kg | 4:01.03 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 54.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Tom Cannon
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last to post a big 5 len win. Huntingdon on May 7 over 4000m defeating Pep Talking with 75kg at $7.50 in a steeplechase. Start before raced on the pace prior to fading finished fifth in a small field at Market Rasen on April 14 over 4800m, 20 len behind Mt Fugi Park carrying 73kg at $6. He has a fantastic record at this venue and will take running down again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 07/05/2026 | 23 | STPLE HCP 5U | $23,590.00 | Huntingdon | 4023m | Good | Tom Cannon | 75kg | 4:57.32 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/6 | 14/04/2026 | 31 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $17,310.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Good | Cian Murphy | 73kg | 6:22.65 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/03/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $25,410.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 74kg | 5:59.53 | - | 0 |
| 50.3L | $12.00 |
| 99/15 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $96,250.00 | Ascot Uk | 3922m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 69kg | 4:38.29 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $81.00 |
| 99/11 | 24/01/2026 | 42 | STPLE HCP 5U | $181,490.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Soft | Bryony Frost | 66kg | 5:18.11 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/12/2025 | 15 | STPLE HCP 4U | $89,370.00 | Doncaster | 4828m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 74kg | 6:06.09 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 33.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/4 | 28/11/2025 | 180 | STPLE HCP 4U | $22,450.00 | Doncaster | 4828m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 71kg | 6:05.87 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/06/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,300.00 | Fakenham | 4224m | Good | Tom Cannon | 77kg | 5:22.74 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 99/14 | 03/05/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $62,800.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good | Tom Cannon | 67kg | 6:05.43 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/4 | 11/04/2025 | 34 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,680.00 | Huntingdon | 4744m | Good | Tom Cannon | 72.5kg | 6:04.37 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.50 |
| 6/6 | 08/03/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,300.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Good | Tom Cannon | 73kg | 5:15.00 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 45.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Harry Bannister
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming finished fourth in a small field at Newton Abbot on April 4 over 4200m, 28 len behind Scarface with 69.5kg at $11. Second-up finished third of 8 starters at Uttoxeter on May 2 over 4200m, 10 len behind Pony Soprano with 71kg at $12. Right in the mix if he is at his best.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 02/05/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 4224m | Good | Charlie Case | 71kg | 5:11.76 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/04/2026 | 147 | STPLE HCP 5U | $36,300.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 69.5kg | 5:07.42 | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/11/2025 | 25 | STPLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 69kg | 4:55.46 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/10/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 4U | $29,520.00 | Market Rasen | 4305m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 67kg | 5:44.80 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/09/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 4325m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 74kg | 5:20.44 | 6-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/11 | 25/08/2025 | 37 | HCP CHSE 4U | $28,400.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 70kg | 5:18.62 | 8-1-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 19/07/2025 | 13 | HCP CHSE 4U | $29,950.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Good | Charlie Case | 73.5kg | 6:21.34 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/07/2025 | 36 | HCP CHSE 4U | $31,760.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Soft | Jack Quinlan | 67kg | 5:51.73 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |
| 3/5 | 31/05/2025 | 13 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,610.00 | Stratford Avon | 4224m | Good | Harry Bannister | 75kg | 5:19.73 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.25 |
| 2/5 | 18/05/2025 | 156 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,700.00 | Stratford Avon | 4526m | Good | Harry Bannister | 71.5kg | 5:38.06 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 13/12/2024 | 12 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Doncaster | 4123m | Good Soft | Harry Bannister | 71.5kg | 5:08.17 | 6-6-5 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Miss Jessica Smith
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up finished fourth of 7 starters at Wetherby on March 17 over 3880m, 7 len behind Rath Gaul Hill carrying 74.5kg at $15. Last start ran last in a small field at Market Rasen on April 14 over 4800m, 49 len behind Mt Fugi Park with 71kg at $8. Big task ahead.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 14/04/2026 | 28 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $17,310.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Good | Jessica Milly Smith | 71kg | 6:22.65 | - | 0 |
| 49.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/03/2026 | 86 | HCP CHSE 5U | $22,140.00 | Wetherby | 3900m | Good Soft | Liam Harrison | 74.5kg | 5:00.42 | - | 0 |
| 7.9L | $15.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/12/2025 | 71 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Fakenham | 4224m | Soft | Jessica Milly Smith | 69.5kg | 5:56.31 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 11/10/2025 | 49 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Firm | Charlie Price | 75kg | 4:03.10 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 29.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/08/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE 4U | $19,330.00 | Cartmel | 3520m | Good | Charlie Price | 72.5kg | 4:14.32 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 19/07/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 4U | $15,700.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good | Charlie Price | 71kg | 5:20.88 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/07/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,780.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Liam Harrison | 76kg | 5:06.45 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 05/06/2025 | 77 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Uttoxeter | 4196m | Good Soft | Liam Harrison | 71kg | 5:30.67 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $4.33 |
| 99/8 | 20/03/2025 | 10 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 4224m | Good | Liam Harrison | 76kg | 5:31.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/03/2025 | 20 | HCP CHSE 5U | $20,850.00 | Taunton | 3229m | Good | Liam Harrison | 76kg | 3:56.19 | 4-4-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 18/02/2025 | 26 | HCP CHSE 5U | $24,140.00 | Taunton | 4626m | Good Soft | Liam Harrison | 74.5kg | 6:04.60 | 1-1-4 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |

Jockey: J M Quinlan
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last start finished fourth of 8 starters at Warwick on May 4 over 3200m, 9 len behind Neigh Botha carrying 72.5kg at $3.50. At only start last preparation finished fourth of 9 starters at Huntingdon on November 2 over 3300m, 16 len behind Pure Carbon with 73kg at $21. Definite chance. Improvement in store.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/05/2026 | 183 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,700.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Harry Cobden | 72.5kg | 3:58.48 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/9 | 02/11/2025 | 220 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,910.00 | Huntingdon | 3313m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 73kg | 3:58.62 | 9-7-4 | 0 |
| 16.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/3 | 27/03/2025 | 25 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,660.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 76kg | 5:14.50 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $3.75 |
| 2/3 | 02/03/2025 | 11 | HCP CHSE 5U | $19,760.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 73kg | 4:08.50 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/02/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,150.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 70.5kg | 4:01.40 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $2.75 |
| 5/10 | 23/01/2025 | 40 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,910.00 | Huntingdon | 3313m | Soft | Jack Quinlan | 75kg | 4:15.40 | 4-6-5 | 0 |
| 30.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/9 | 14/12/2024 | 364 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,420.00 | Doncaster | 3289m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 69.5kg | 3:59.55 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 16/12/2023 | 29 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 70kg | 4:05.65 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 17/11/2023 | 38 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $16,700.00 | Doncaster | 3822m | Good | J Quinlan | 75.5kg | 4:50.68 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/10/2023 | 183 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Huntingdon | 4023m | Good | J Quinlan | 74.5kg | 4:51.50 | 2-3-7 | 0 |
| 39.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/7 | 10/04/2023 | 90 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $17,530.00 | Huntingdon | 4156m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 77kg | 5:15.20 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $10.00 |