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FRIDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2020

CHIEF STEWARD: TONY McGLONE

STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR: IAN COMER

STEWARD: SALLY LYONS

ASSISTANT STEWARD: BETHANY DOWSWELL

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CLERK OF THE SCALES: JEREMY LIND

JUDGE: PAUL CHAMPION

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Friday 13th March 2020 Fine conditions and good ground set the scene for our final meeting of the curtailed 2019/20 season back in March, so it was no surprise to see some smart winners from the six races and six different yards in the winners’ enclosure.

The meeting began with the two-mile Chase Series. Owned by JP McManus and R.W.B. Still Brushing At 86 Claiming Hurdle trained by Harry Fry, Onefortheroadtom and the Olly Murphy-trained Swaffham jumped well throughout the contest and Bulbeck was sent off an odds-on favourite after the grey had gone head to head in the ﬁve-runner ﬁeld. Ridden by 7lb with Echiquier from the home turn, he claimer Callum McKinnes, the six-year-old pulled out just enough to beat his brave tracked his closest market rival, the Jamie opponent by a neck. Snowden-trained Coole Well, for much of Burke’s second winner of the day came the contest before being shaken up on the approach to the last. He quickened well and powered clear of his rival in the closing stages for a comfortable three and a half length victory.

Jockey Jonathan Burke was the big winner of our final meeting of last season, recording a double on the day starting with Onefortheroadtom, who edged out Echiquier to win the Prince Carlton Handicap Chase, run over three miles and a qualifier for the Challenger Staying in the Country Food Trust Fakenham Another 10lb claimer, Nathan Brennan, Silver Cup Handicap Hurdle over two gave a superb ride to the Henry Oliver- miles, where the Alan King-trained trained Corri Lindo in the Walter Wales Nebuchadnezzar broke his maiden tag Memorial Handicap Hurdle, coming from and defeated the smart veteran, Movie last to first over the two-mile, four-furlong Legend, by a length in a thrilling contest. trip. Despite a couple of sketchy leaps Always close to the pace, the five- from the ten-year-old through the contest, year-old jumped and travelled strongly he made good headway three from home before hitting the front two out where his and burst through to lead approaching rival’s mistake could well have made the the last. His closest challenger, Present difference between winning and losing. Chief, couldn’t go with him on the run in Nebuchadnezzar kept on stoutly after and Corri Lindo stretched two and a half turning for home and despite the best lengths clear at the line. efforts of Movie Legend, who stayed on Closing out the card, Full Irish was a very strongly, Burke’s mount recorded his first comfortable winner of the Robert Hoare win on a racecourse. Memorial Open Hunters’ Chase for trainer Medalla De Oro was a cosy winner of the David Phelan and jockey Jack Andrews. third race on the card – the Robert Case Held up in midfield for much of the three Memorial Conditional Jockeys’ Maiden miles, the nine-year-old travelled and Hurdle under the excellent 10lb claimer, jumped easily, cruising up to challenge Jamie Neild. The Harry Whittington- approaching the last. Only requiring trained six-year-old was keen through pushing along to take the lead on the run the early stages of the race, but began to in to the line, he mastered Buck Dancing settle once he hit the front after just three more easily than the winning distance may hurdles. He was never really challenged have suggested and he could certainly be from there on in and Whittington’s charge a Hunter Chaser to follow as this season stayed on strongly to win by almost three progresses. lengths. FIRST RACE About two miles (2m 3yds) 1.00 THE WATCH FAKENHAM REPLAYS ON attheraces.com CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ SELLING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2731, 2nd £905, 3rd £453, 4th £296, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £3582.35)

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (15-20): Olly Murphy (28 wins from 117 runners, 24%) runs TAHAN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (5 wins from 41 runners, 12%) runs KAPDAD Weightwatcher: THE TWISLER won off a handicap mark of 116, his rating is now down 5lb to 111. Longest Traveller: THE TWISLER trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 239 miles. Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor colours no horse age st-lb

1 DOUX PRETENDER (FR) (503) (£6000) 2/115P/3- 7 11-12 Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Lynnka (FR) (Passing Sale (FR)) Charlie Todd J O M.T.Hughes & Charles Pogson Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsﬁeld T B J. Uzel, V. Uzel & M. Duterte TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful novice hurdler, successful twice at up to 21.6f. Ran to similar level sent chasing when last seen 16 months ago and has ﬁrst run for yard since leaving Nicky Henderson back over timber. TFRHHHII BHA126

2 THE TWISLER (70) (£6000) 66025-5 D 8 10-11 Br B g Motivator - Panna (Polish Precedent (USA)) Harry Reed (3) J O Mrs Tor Hodsoll Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T B Lord Halifax TIMEFORM VIEW Scored twice during 2018/19 campaign and dispelled handful of lesser efforts at Doncaster in December. Shaped as if better for the run on reappearance and remains on a workable mark in this sphere. TFRHHHHI BHA111

3 SKEAPING (21) (£6000) 3233-66 CD 7 10-10 Br B g Excellent Art - Gale Green (Galileo (IRE)) Kevin Brogan (7) J O Mr P. W. Middleton Phil Middleton, Aylesbury T B Dunchurch Lodge Stud Company Equine America Ltd (Cortaﬂex) S TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner in 2019, but failed to ﬁre on return at Stratford and possibly still needed the run when well beaten at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago. Won this race last year and the cheekpieces go back on. TFRHHHII BHA110

4 KAPDAD (FR) (683) (£6000) 232/200/- 6 10-8 Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Reveries (FR) (Montjeu (IRE)) Tom Cheesman J O Mr G. L. Moore Gary Moore, Horsham T B S.A.S. Ecurie Arcanes SAS K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in 3 juvenile hurdles in 2018 and test of speed over 2m at Plumpton prevented him from opening his account 8 months later. Well held both starts since and returns from 22 months off the track. TFRHHIII BHA108

5 RAASHDY (IRE) (12) (£6000) 305-P05 D 7 10-8 Br B g Intikhab (USA) - Maghya (IRE) (Mujahid (USA)) Lewis Stones (3) J O Mr R. Naylor Sam England, Guiseley T B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Ran better than for a while but still a fair way below his best when ﬁfth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Kelso 12 days ago. Needs keeping an eye on in the betting for shrewd stable. TFRHHHII BHA108 (-3)

6 TAHAN (IRE) (10) (£6000) 0/04P- 5 10-3 Br B g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Reehan (USA) (Bernardini (USA)) Fergus Gregory (3) J O Ready Steady Go Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T B Degner Ltd McCoy Contractors S TIMEFORM VIEW Made a positive start for new yard when second of 13 in handicap at Lingﬁeld (AW) 10 days ago. Switches back over timber and has to be taken seriously on ﬁrst start in this sphere for over a year. TFRHHHHH BHA103

7 LINGUINE (FR) (25) (£6000) 0224-00 10 10-0 Br Ch g Linngari (IRE) - Amerissage (USA) (Rahy (USA)) Charlie Price J O Mr A. Rennison Dai Williams, Market Rasen T B Mr Rupert Plersch TIMEFORM VIEW On a lengthy losing run and returned with pair of tame displays at Southwell and Warwick recently. Hard to make a case for, even with a visor tried for the ﬁrst time here. TFRHHIII BHA99

8 INEXORABLE (61) (£6000) 600-0P0 7 10-0 Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Princess Amelia (IRE) (Luso) Alexander Thorne J O Mr Danny Ablott Olly Williams, Market Rasen T B Mrs J. Chapman TIMEFORM VIEW In frame twice in bumpers but no promise over hurdles, looking no easy ride in ﬁrst-time blinkers at Market Rasen when last seen 2 months ago. Makes no appeal from well out of the handicap. TFRHIIII BHA82

6 9 KILCARAGH BOY (IRE) (290) (£6000) 200350- D 11 10-0 Br B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Histologie (FR) (Quart de Vin (FR)) Philip Armson (7) J O Mr R. J. Armson Richard Armson, Melbourne T B M. Phelan TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who’s on a very long losing run and makes no appeal on return from well out of the handicap. TFRHIIII BHA70

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2019: SKEAPING 6 10 4 Luca Morgan 4-1 (Phil Middleton) 6 ran Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 5. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 8. Stewards Note: TAHAN: Following its run on 6/10/2020 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Doux Pretender (FR), 7-2 The Twisler, 5-1 Tahan (IRE), 11-2 Raashdy (IRE), 7-1 Kapdad (FR), 12-1 Skeaping, 33-1 Linguine (FR), 100-1 Inexorable, 300-1 Kilcaragh Boy (IRE)

Olly Murphy enjoys plenty of success here and his TAHAN shaped with plenty of promise on his first start on these shores when runner-up at Lingfield 10 days ago. That should’ve blown away PLAY SMARTER any cobwebs, and he’s taken to make his first start over timber since June last year a winning one. The Twisler heads up the dangers, ahead of Raashdy. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TAHAN (IRE) 2.THE TWISLER 3.RAASHDY (IRE) 1

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attheraces.com SECOND RACE Two miles about five furlongs (2m 5f 44yds) 1.35 THE SKY SPORTS RACING MARES’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Mares’ Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total race value £8035 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3269, 2nd £1083, 3rd £542, 4th £299. (Penalty Value £4288.68) Weights lowered 2lbs.

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (15-20): Stuart Edmunds (11 wins from 30 runners, 37%) runs DEPUTY’S OSCAR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Twiston-Davies (4 wins from 17 runners, 24%) runs BIT ON THE SIDE Longest Traveller: JUBILYMPICS trained by Emma Lavelle, Marlborough, 182 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor colours no horse age st-lb

1 DEPUTY’S OSCAR (IRE) (314) 03/1142- D 7 11-12 Br B m Oscar (IRE) - Shesourpresent (IRE) Ciaran Gethings J O Horwood Harriers Partnership Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell T B P. Molloy Fences Farm S TIMEFORM VIEW Dual novice hurdle winner at Market Rasen upon her return last season and ran well in handicaps 2 after. Winning pointer with plenty of size about her so lots to like ahead of chase debut. TFRHHHHH BHA122

2 BIT ON THE SIDE (IRE) (27) 45P-113 D BF 5 11-10 Br B m Presenting - Tara Rose Sam Twiston-Davies J O Jimmy & Susie Wenman Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B J. & S. Wenman Agetur (UK) Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner at 21f over hurdles this term (including on return). No surprise if she does just as well over fences given the yard and does have race-ﬁtness on her side. TFRHHHHI BHA120

3 JUBILYMPICS (25) 30263-6 D 8 11-6 Br B m Kapgarde (FR) - Pepite de Soleil (FR) James Bowen J O HOE RACING Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T B C. R. Whittaker Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who lurks on a good mark if taking to chasing at the ﬁrst time of asking, last month’s Warwick return likely to have brought her on plenty. TFRHHHII BHA116

4 LIFFEYDALE DREAMER (IRE) (14) 0P0-210 5 11-0 Br B m Azamour (IRE) - Owega Dale (IRE) Jonathan England J O Worcester Racing Club and Partner Sam England, Guiseley T B Sean Murphy TIMEFORM VIEW Right back on her game for new yard, winning 22f Cartmel novice hurdle in July. Found it tougher back in a handicap (off this mark) next time though and has work to do on chase bow. TFRHHHII BHA110 (-1) DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2019:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Deputy’s Oscar (IRE), 15-8 Bit On The Side (IRE), 4-1 Jubilympics, 12-1 Liffeydale Dreamer (IRE) DEPUTY’S OSCAR is a lightly-raced winning pointer with plenty of size about her, so the case for her now switched to chasing is a strong one. She can make a successful return for the second PLAY SMARTER season running, with Bit On The Side the danger. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DEPUTY’S OSCAR (IRE) 2.BIT ON THE SIDE (IRE) 3.JUBILYMPICS

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THIRD RACE Two miles about four furlongs (2m 4f 1yd) 2.10 THE CHAMPIONS DAY ON SKY SPORTS RACING ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £8299 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4110, 2nd £1362, 3rd £681, 4th £340. (Penalty Value £5392.70)

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (15-20): Olly Murphy (28 wins from 117 runners, 24%) runs HERE COMES JOHNY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (12 wins from 25 runners, 48%) runs SWITCH HITTER Longest Traveller: SWITCH HITTER trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 242 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor colours no horse age st-lb

1 ELMDALE (FR) (342) 3/2F2- 6 10-12 Br Gr g Martaline - Victoire Jaguine (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Mr R. J. Rexton Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B Mr Herve Tibeuf Agetur (UK) Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Martaline gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (winner up to 19f in France) Danseur Jaguen. Placed all 3 completed starts in Irish points (latest Nov 2019). TFRHHHII BHA-

2 HERE COMES JOHNY (IRE) (20) P/01-2 BF 5 10-12 Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Strike An Ark (IRE) Aidan Coleman J O Foxtrot Racing: Here Comes Johny Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T B Mr B. Cawley Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S TIMEFORM VIEW Speedy pedigree by NH standards but off mark in Irish points at third attempt in February. Promising start under Rules when second in a bumper at Market Rasen last month. TFRHHHHH BHA-

3 IRISH SOVEREIGN (IRE) (219) 6- 5 10-12 Br B g Getaway (GER) - Magdoodle (IRE) James Best J O Mrs S. J. Humphrey Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T B Mrs Anne Doyle Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Little promise in Huntingdon bumper on debut in March. Steps up in trip for hurdles bow. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 SWITCH HITTER (IRE) (345) 1/5- 5 10-12 Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Country Time (IRE) Harry Cobden J O Hills of Ledbury Ltd Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Liam Norris Morson Group S TIMEFORM VIEW £120,000 buy after winning sole outing in points. Needed experience when ﬁfth of 12 in a Chepstow bumper on Rules debut 11 months ago and improvement should be forthcoming now hurdling. TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 THE WEASEL (IRE) (305) 4- 6 10-12 Br Ch g Vinnie Roe (IRE) - Countess of Milan (IRE) Harry Reed (3) J O Neil Mulholland Racing Club Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T B William Neville TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth of 6 in bumper at Ffos Las on debut in December. Off since. TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2019: RED FORCE ONE 4 10 12 Harry Cobden 13-8 (Paul Nicholls) 6 ran

Stewards Note: SWITCH HITTER: Following its run on 6/11/2019 it was reported that the horse hung right handed. Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Here Comes Johny (IRE), 2-1 Switch Hitter (IRE), 4-1 Elmdale (FR), 14-1 The Weasel (IRE), 40-1 Irish Sovereign (IRE)

Having landed an Irish point in February, HERE COMES JOHNY offered plenty to work on when runner-up in a Market Rasen bumper 3 weeks ago and looks the one to beat now hurdling. PLAY SMARTER Switch Hitter was a £120,000 purchase after a win between the ﬂags and he won’t lack for ﬁtness on hurdles debut representing Paul Nicholls, so he’s feared most. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HERE COMES JOHNY (IRE) 2.SWITCH HITTER (IRE) 3.ELMDALE (FR)

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13 FOURTH RACE About three miles (3m 38yds) 2.40 THE BREEDERS’ CUP ON SKY SPORTS RACING NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6736, 2nd £2232, 3rd £1117, 4th £558. (Penalty Value £8837.28)

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (15-20): Olly Murphy (28 wins from 117 runners, 24%) runs SKANDIBURG Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Olly Murphy (3 wins from 37 runners, 8%) runs SKANDIBURG Longest Traveller: CANYON CITY trained by N King, Burderop, 190 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor colours no horse age st-lb

1 YOUNG WOLF (IRE) (24) 131-121 D 7 11-12 Br B g Vinnie Roe (IRE) - Missy O’Brien (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J O Mrs Gay Smith Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B Peter Magnier Wasdell Group, Ashford Stud S TIMEFORM VIEW Improving young staying chaser who resumed winning ways in 25.4f Warwick handicap 3 weeks ago, pressing on for home early but digging deep. More to come from him and this looks a good opportunity. TFRHHHHH BHA142

2 CANYON CITY (236) 1466P3- C 7 11-2 Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Colorado Dawn Bryony Frost J O A Whyte, J Bone, D Nott & B Smith Neil King, Burderop T B Meon Valley Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler (successful on last 2 visits to Fakenham). Makes a rather belated debut over fences after 7 months off and his record fresh isn’t too inspiring. TFRHHHII BHA138

3 SKANDIBURG (FR) (218) 01/2110- C D 6 11-2 Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Skandia (FR) Aidan Coleman J O Kate & Andrew Brooks Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T B Mr Emmanuel Leclerc McCoy Contractors S TIMEFORM VIEW Course bumper/hurdle winner who was much improved in handicaps last season, winning at Aintree and Cheltenham over 3m. Poor run in the Pertemps ﬁnal start but a good chasing prospect. Had wind op. TFRHHHHI BHA138

4 WOLF OF WINDLESHAM (IRE) (236) 5F0/2/B/6- 8 11-2 Br Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Al Amlah (USA) Ciaran Gethings J O Mr M. W. Lawrence Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell T B Joe and Edel Banahan Fences Farm S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler at his best but lightly raced since 2016, offering a bit in jumpers’ bumper after 22 months off before the shutdown. Stamina to prove on chase bow and looks best watched. TFRHHHII BHA133

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2019: REDZOR (IRE) 6 11 2 Bridget Andrews 6-1 (Dan Skelton) 5 ran Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 5-6 Young Wolf (IRE), 3-1 Skandiburg (FR), 6-1 Canyon City, 12-1 Wolf of Windlesham (IRE)

YOUNG WOLF is an improving staying chaser to keep onside and can defy a 10lb penalty to make it 3 wins from 4 starts over fences this season. Useful-hurdler Skandiburg looks a good prospect PLAY SMARTER for chases himself and could be set for a big run at the ﬁrst time of asking if ready to roll.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.YOUNG WOLF (IRE) 2.SKANDIBURG (FR) 3.CANYON CITY

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ABBREVIATIONS

BF—Beaten Favourite. B—Brought Down. C—Course Winner. D—Distance Winner. F—Fell. P—Pulled Up. R—Refused. S—Slipped Up. U—Unseated.

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h. 4

15 FIFTH RACE Two miles about four furlongs (2m 4f 1yd) 3.10 THE CHAMPIONS DAY FORM STUDY ON attheraces.com/ascot HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Fakenham Double Up Bonus Race) for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4260, 2nd £1411, 3rd £706, 4th £353, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £5588.28)

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (15-20): Mrs L Wadham (18 wins from 65 runners, 28%) runs ICONIC SKY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (5 wins from 41 runners, 12%) runs ESPION DE SAFLO Longest Traveller: FLINTROCK trained by N King, Burderop, 190 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor colours no horse age st-lb

1 MERCIAN PRINCE (IRE) (25) 0P-1240 D 9 11-13 Br B g Midnight Legend - Bongo Fury (FR) Eddie Edge (10) J O Mr Paul Murphy Amy Murphy, Newmarket T B P. Murphy Amy Murphy Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Made winning return in a novice hurdle at Bangor in July. Good second in chase at Uttoxeter later that month but posted a couple of lesser efforts and now back hurdling in bid to spark revival. TFRHHHII BHA121

2 CARYS’ COMMODITY (54) 2U461-4 5 11-12 Br B g Fame And Glory - Native Sunrise (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J O Mrs Fitri Hay Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B Little Lodge Farm & Mr & Mrs TWR Chugg Wasdell Group, JMH Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season with success in 19f Catterick maiden. Better than bare result on return/handicap debut at Cartmel (25.4f) in August. Better to come back down in trip. On the shortlist. TFRHHHHH BHA120

3 A LITTLE CHAOS (IRE) (573) 540116/- C 6 11-12 Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Marias Dream (IRE) Ciaran Gethings J O The Garratt Family Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell T B R. Cody Fences Farm S TIMEFORM VIEW Dual novice winner in 2018/19, including over 2m here, but missed the whole of last season. Unexposed but market perhaps the best guide to expectations after such a lengthy absence. TFRHHHII BHA120

4 ICONIC SKY (908) 351231//- C 7 11-11 Br Gr m Sixties Icon - Kentucky Sky Maxime Tissier (5) J O The Sky Partnership Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T B Mr T. Wood Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a pair of Market Rasen handicaps in spring 2018 but hasn’t been seen since then so could only really consider if the betting speaks strongly in her favour. TFRHHIII BHA119

5 CHIEFTAIN’S CHOICE (IRE) (44) 140-264 BF 11 11-10 Br B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Fairy Native (IRE) Danny Cook J O Curzon House Partnership & Friends Kevin Frost, Newark T B Frank Motherway Kevin Frost Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple winner in handicap hurdles and posted a good runner-up effort on his reappearance. Not seen to best effect at Hexham last time and likely still in form. TFRHHHII BHA118

6 FRICKA (16) 2/61F-24 D 7 11-9 Br B m Sulamani (IRE) - Distant Florin Graham Carson (7) J O Mr Clive Dennett Anthony Carson, Newmarket T B Clive Dennett Raising The Standards S TIMEFORM VIEW Gifted easy lead when landing 19.5f mares’ maiden at Huntingdon last autumn. Not disgraced in comeback outings over 2m and 25f last month but it’s hard to argue she looks well handicapped. TFRHHHII BHA117

7 TAYZAR (9) 3/P66-11 D 9 11-8 (in 7lb ex) Br B g Kayf Tara - Matilda Too (IRE) Theo Gillard (7) J O Mr C. D. Carr Ruth Jefferson, Malton T B Mr D. Carr TIMEFORM VIEW Wind op has had a positive effect, winning at Warwick and Sedgeﬁeld under Theo Gillard in recent weeks. Not obviously well treated under a penalty but much respected in current mood. TFRHHHHI BHA109 (+6)

8 XCITATIONS (266) 565F30- 5 11-7 Br B g Universal (IRE) - Bonnet’s Pieces Paul O’Brien (3) J O G. Libson,D. Bayliss,T. Davies & P. Sly Pam Sly, Peterborough T B Mrs P. Sly Pam Sly Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Showed promise in bumpers/over hurdles last season. Unexposed and an interesting runner for a yard which had a handicap hurdle winner at Huntingdon on Tuesday. TFRHHHHI BHA115

16 9 ECLAT DES MOTTES (FR) (34) 6240-P0 6 11-6 Br B g Poliglote - Sun des Mottes (FR) James Best J O Bishop, Bowkley, Parker, Dee and Davis Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Des Mottes FBC Manby Bowdler S TIMEFORM VIEW Downpatrick maiden hurdle winner for Willie Mullins in 2018 but proved disappointing on the whole last year and has continued that theme for current yard, blinkers making no difference last time. TFRHHIII BHA114

10 ESPION DE SAFLO (FR) (239) 44/4FP3- 6 11-5 Br B g Princeton (FR) - Neacoddes (FR) Joshua Moore J O Avery, Hodges, Moorhead, Collins & Prtnr Gary Moore, Horsham T B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Domaine de Baune et al K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful and progressive over hurdles in France but hasn’t fared so well for current yard, ﬁnishing remote third in Huntingdon chase when last seen in February. Back hurdling on return. TFRHHIII BHA113

11 ANNIE ODDS (IRE) (40) 51/PP0-P 6 11-0 Br Ch m Mahler - Taking My Time (IRE) James Bowen J O Pieces Of Eight Racing Ali Stronge, Eastbury T B Miss Joanne Mulcahy Topspec Equine Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW 33/1 winner of a Clonmel maiden hurdle last February but yet to show anything for current yard. TFRHIIII BHA108

12 BREAK THE RULES (43) 030-130 D 4 10-13 Br Br f Aussie Rules (USA) - Fairy Slipper Sam Twiston-Davies J O Mr Robert P Clarke and Partners Martin Smith, Newmarket T B Wood Farm Stud (Waresley) Martin Smith Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner who opened her account over hurdles in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces at Southwell in July. Disappointed in Southwell handicap early last month and has subsequently had wind surgery. TFRHHHII BHA107

13 BARTHOLOMEW J (IRE) (67) 63/B0-12 6 10-12 Br Ch g Fast Company (IRE) - Mana (IRE) Harry Cobden J O Nigel Hanger, Eric Jones & Partners Simon Pearce, Newmarket T B Bernard Colclough TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a good attitude when opening his account over timber in 12-runner 2m Southwell handicap (good) in July. Even better form when second over 20.5f back there since. Needs considering. TFRHHHHI BHA106

14 FLINTROCK (GER) (44) 05-5020 5 10-9 Br Br g Sinndar (IRE) - Four Roses (IRE) Bryony Frost J O Mr Guy Brook Neil King, Burderop T B Graf u. Graﬁn v.Stauffenberg ORIGINAL STYLE LTD S TIMEFORM VIEW Hard to catch right and while he would have claims judged on Uttoxeter second in August, his latest effort at the same course left much to be desired. Engaged 5.05 Wincanton Thursday. TFRHHHII BHA103

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2019: TRAPPER PEAK (IRE) 10 10 10 Billy Garritty 7-4 (Justin Landy) 9 ran Blinkers worn by No. 5, 9, 14. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 12. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 12. Stewards Note: A LITTLE CHAOS: Following its run on 23/3/2019 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Tayzar, 6-1 Carys’ Commodity, 8-1 Chieftain’s Choice (IRE), Bartholomew J (IRE), 10-1 Mercian Prince (IRE), 12-1 Xcitations, 14-1 A Little Chaos (IRE), 16-1 Fricka, Espion de Saﬂo (FR), 18-1 Iconic Sky, Break The Rules, Flintrock (GER), 5 40-1 Eclat des Mottes (FR), 66-1 Annie Odds (IRE)

CARY’S COMMODITY shaped much better than the result when failing to stay 25f on his Cartmel reappearance and this unexposed sort looks worth siding with now dropping back in trip. Pam Sly had PLAY SMARTER a winner at Huntingdon earlier in the week and the low-mileage Xcitations rates a possible threat on his return to action. Bartholomew J and the hat-trick seeking Tayzar are others to consider. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CARYS’ COMMODITY 2.XCITATIONS 3.BARTHOLOMEW J (IRE)

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18 attheraces.com SKY 415 |VIRGIN 535 SIXTH RACE About three miles (3m 38yds) 3.40 THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Fakenham Double Up Bonus Race) for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6692, 2nd £2236, 3rd £1119, 4th £559, 5th £299, 6th £289, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £8814.08) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (15-20): Stuart Edmunds (11 wins from 30 runners, 37%) runs HEPIJEU Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (12 wins from 25 runners, 48%) runs FAVORITO BUCK’S Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2016 and 2019. The stable runs FAVORITO BUCK’S today. Longest Traveller: FAVORITO BUCK’S trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 242 miles. Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor colours no horse age st-lb

1 KILFILUM CROSS (IRE) (218) 4/3P422- D 9 12-3 Br Gr g Beneﬁcial - Singh Street (IRE) Mr Alex Edwards (3) J O Andy Bell & Fergus Lyons Henry Oliver, Abberley T B Mr James Carolan Hatt Kitchens S TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles chase winner who ended last term in tremendous order, ﬁnding only one too good for second successive season in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham. Ran well on return last year and respected again. TFRHHHHI BHA142

2 PRINCETON ROYALE (IRE) (41) 2/06P0-1 CD 11 12-3 Br Br g Royal Anthem (USA) - Shelikesitstraight (IRE) Bryony Frost J O Peter Beadles, Roy Clarke Neil King, Burderop T B Mr Brett Merry Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran C&D winner who returned to form from out of the blue to spring a surprise after 7 months off at Stratford under this rider last month but now his task is to back that up. TFRHHHII BHA142

3 AS YOU LIKE (IRE) (47) 1230-12 D 9 11-12 Br B or Br g Beneﬁcial - Rubys Shadow (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J O Mr John P. McManus Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B Sean Reilly Wasdell Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Rarely out of the money for the last 2 years and saw the extended 3m out well when making a winning return at Southwell in July. Creditable second at Perth since and he should remain competitive. TFRHHHII BHA137

4 FIXED RATE (41) 11/2P0-0 C 7 11-5 Br B g Oasis Dream - Pretty Face Harry Bannister J O The Steeple Chasers Charlie Mann, Upper Lambourn T B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Equestrian Surfaces Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who ran well to ﬁnish second from a 5lb higher mark on return at Aintree (19.9f) last December. However, out of sorts thereafter and fared no better on return at Stratford last month. TFRHHIII BHA130

5 FAVORITO BUCK’S (FR) (237) 416P2/3- D 8 11-5 Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Sangrilla (FR) Harry Cobden J O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mr J. Marquet & Mr E. Rouchvarger Morson Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who conﬁrmed he retains his ability when third at Kempton in February. Returns with his yard ﬂying at present and respected for all he’s usually campaigned at right-handed tracks. TFRHHHHH BHA130

6 ONE FORTY SEVEN (IRE) (41) 315-14P D 8 11-3 Br B g Beneﬁcial - Still Bubbly (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Graham and Alison Jelley Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B Brendan Murphy Jelson Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Back to best when scoring on return at Southwell (20.4f) in July and not disgraced at Uttoxeter (26f) next time. Seemingly not 100% at Stratford since but present mark demands more in any case. TFRHHHII BHA128

7 HEPIJEU (FR) (42) 22-0303 CD 9 11-0 Br B g Palace Episode (USA) - Helenjeu Ciaran Gethings J O Mrs H. Woodhall Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell T B Mlle Francoise Perree Fences Farm S TIMEFORM VIEW Successful 3 times over fences last term (twice here) but more miss than hit in handful of starts over fences/hurdles upon returning this summer. Return to this track needs to have a positive effect. TFRHHHII BHA125

8 MR CAFFREY (20) PU25-50 D 8 10-11 Br B g Duke of Marmalade (IRE) - Quest For Eternity (IRE) Lee Edwards J O R Trow, AP Barwell, CJ Sanders Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T B Abergwaun Farms Carehome Selection Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Successful at second attempt over fences at Bangor last year, but more miss than hit since, struggling to get competitive at Market Rasen (21.4f) last month. Is at least back on last winning mark. TFRHHHII BHA122

20 9 SIR JACK YEATS (IRE) (21) 3162/2-4 CD 9 10-9 Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Quadrennial (IRE) James Bowen J O Gowing’s Eleven Richard Spencer, Newmarket T B Mrs E. Costelloe Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hunter chaser who ran well back in a handicap when 2 lengths fourth of 11 at Uttoxeter (3m) last month. Should give another good account from same mark. TFRHHHII BHA120

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2019: TOUCH KICK (IRE) 8 11 9 Harry Cobden 11-4 (Paul Nicholls) 6 ran Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 9. Visor worn by No. 2, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 8. Stewards Note: ONE FORTY SEVEN: Following its run on 5/9/2020 it was reported that the horse ran too soon. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Kilﬁlum Cross (IRE), 5-1 Favorito Buck’s (FR), 6-1 Princeton Royale (IRE), As You Like (IRE), 10-1 Sir Jack Yeats (IRE), 11-1 Hepijeu (FR), 12-1 One Forty Seven (IRE), 14-1 Mr Caffrey, 25-1 Fixed Rate

FAVORITO BUCK’S appeals as being on a workable mark and returns with his yard having hit the ground running, so he gets the nod to come out on top in an interesting contest. Last season’s PLAY SMARTER Kim Muir runner-up Kilﬁlum Cross and Princeton Royale are others fancied to be in the mix.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FAVORITO BUCK’S (FR) 2.KILFILUM CROSS (IRE) 3.PRINCETON ROYALE (IRE)

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21 SEVENTH RACE About two miles (2m 3yds) 4.10 THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £8299 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3993, 2nd £1334, 3rd £666, 4th £334, 5th £167. (Penalty Value £5253.27)

KEY RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (15-20): P W Middleton (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs MAWLOOD Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Jonjo O’Neill (3 wins from 24 runners, 12%) runs DRAGON SUN Longest Traveller: MEDALLA DE ORO trained by H Whittington, Sparsholt, 193 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor colours no horse age st-lb

1 CORMIER (IRE) (12) P1 D 4 11-4 Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Scotch Bonnet (IRE) Danny Cook J O Mr Dan Gilbert Brian Ellison, Malton T B Grangecon Stud Brian Ellison Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW In top form on the level this summer and continued the good work when making second hurdles start a winning one in a reﬁtted hood at Uttoxeter 12 days ago. More to come. TFRHHHHI BHA- 2 DEBBONAIR (IRE) (256) 4 10-12 Br B g Slade Power (IRE) - Bryanstown Girl (IRE) Brendan Powell J O Mr David Gibbons Barry Brennan, Lambourn T B Mr P. Delaney K & M (Hauliers) Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Brecon Hill, dam half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaserJulius Caesar. Fair on Flat (stays 1 1/4m) for Hugo Palmer. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 DOUKAROV (FR) (16) 563-F53 5 10-12 Br B g Le Havre (IRE) - Landskia (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies J O Mr A. White Sean Curran, Swindon T B Mr Alain Jathiere Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair ex-French hurdler and easily best effort for current yard when third of 8 in a novice at Huntingdon 16 days ago. No reason to think he’s any better than that. TFRHHHII BHA115 4 DRAGON SUN (132) 4 10-12 Br Ch g Pivotal - Moon Sister (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J O Mrs Fitri Hay Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Wasdell Group, JMH Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Dam half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3m) Tarxien. Fairly useful on Flat for Richard Hannon, stays 1m. Below form last time but has joined a top NH yard, TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 FOYLESIDEVIEW (IRE) (24) P0 8 10-12 Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Showerproof James Best J O Paul Baker Wendy Summers Duncan Wood Harry Chisman, Stow-on-the-Wold T B Corrin Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Moderate Flat maiden in younger days and no impact both hurdles starts of late. TFRHIIII BHA- 6 HAWK WIND (IRE) (-) 5 10-12 Br B g Dubai Destination (USA) - The Legislator (IRE) Bryony Frost J O E Nicolson, V Embiricos & A Embiricos Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water T B Michael J. Phillips Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart S TIMEFORM VIEW €20,000 3-y-o, Dubai Destination gelding. Dam, maiden hurdler/once-raced chaser (stayed 2 3/4m), half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Red Square Lady. TFRHHHII BHA-

7 MAWLOOD (IRE) (24) 200-F 4 10-12 Br B g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Kalaatah (USA) James Bowen J O P Middleton, M Lowther Phil Middleton, Aylesbury T B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Equine America Ltd (Cortaﬂex) S TIMEFORM VIEW Regressive in bumpers and fell 4 out on hurdling debut at Warwick. Hard to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA-

8 MEDALLA DE ORO (94) 1-22 CD BF 6 10-12 Br B g Teoﬁlo (IRE) - Nyarhini Jamie Neild (10) J O The Rogues Gallery Harry Whittington, Sparsholt T B Hascombe and Valiant Studs Webbswood S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner who made a bright start to hurdling, following a successful debut with an excellent second at Southwell. Failed to land the odds there last time but given a break. Hood on. TFRHHHHH BHA125

22 9 POSTIE (240) 50- 4 10-5 Br B f Medicean - Postage Stampe Harry Bannister J O Mr Andrew McGladdery & Mrs James Eustace James Eustace, Newmarket T B Dunchurch Lodge Stud Company Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat and looks a handicap project under Rules. TFRHHIII BHA-

10 SAGA SPRINT (IRE) (20) 0 7 10-5 Br B m Excellent Art - Queen of Malta (IRE) Mr Alex Chadwick (7) J O Mr Robin Stevens J. R. Jenkins, Royston T B Mr J. Saguin DYSLEXICARE S TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of just one of her 30 starts on the Flat and could hardly have shown less on recent hurdles debut. TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2019: THE WOLF (FR) 5 10 12 A P Heskin 4-7 (Olly Murphy) 4 ran Hood worn by No. 1, 3, 8. Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 6. Stewards Note: FOYLESIDEVIEW: Following its run on 22/9/2020 it was reported that the horse ran too freely. Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Medalla de Oro, 5-2 Cormier (IRE), 11-2 Dragon Sun, 8-1 Doukarov (FR), 9-1 Hawk Wind (IRE), 40-1 Debbonair (IRE), 66-1 Mawlood (IRE), 80-1 Postie, 150-1 Saga Sprint (IRE), 250-1 Foylesideview (IRE)

MEDALLA DE ORO failed to land cramped odds at Southwell in July, but he’s been given a break and is clearly capable of winning a race like this. Cormier has been in top form for weeks now PLAY SMARTER and may have more to offer as a hurdler, so he’s the chief threat under a penalty, with Dragon Sun a likely-looking NH newcomer. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MEDALLA DE ORO 2.CORMIER (IRE) 3.DRAGON SUN

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SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. 20 entries. - Closed October 10th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4110; Second £1362; Third £681; Fourth £340. (Penalty Value £5392.70) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.40 - THE BREEDERS’ CUP ON SKY SPORTS RACING NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8837 to the winning horse The second to receive £2594, the third £1297 and the fourth £648. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Free Entry by noon, October 10th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 14th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 5lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 steeple chase 6lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase 10lb Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases or Hurdles combined. No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st. The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £2000 towards the prize money for this race. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. 14 entries. - Closed October 10th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6736; Second £2232; Third £1117; Fourth £558. (Penalty Value £8837.28) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.10 - THE CHAMPIONS DAY FORM STUDY ON attheraces.com/ascot HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Fakenham Double Up Bonus Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5588 to the winning horse The second to receive £1640, the third £820, the fourth £410, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, October 10th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 14th. Penalties, after October 3rd, 2020, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be given to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 to the lad or lass in charge of the best turned out horse. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at https://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/owners-trainers/ 27 entries at £0. - Closed October 10th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4260; Second £1411; Third £706; Fourth £353; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £5588.28) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.40 - THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Fakenham Double Up Bonus Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8814 to the winning horse The second to receive £2603, the third £1301, the fourth £650, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, October 10th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 14th. Penalties, after October 3rd, 2020, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 best turned out horse award. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at https://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/owners-trainers/ 17 entries. - Closed October 10th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6692; Second £2236; Third £1119; Fourth £559; Fifth £299; Sixth £289; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £8814.08) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.10 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5253 to the winning horse The second to receive £1551, the third £775, the fourth £388 and the fifth £194. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than three hurdle races. Free Entry by noon, October 10th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 14th. Weights: 10st 12lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, for each hurdle race won 6lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner. In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. 25 entries. - Closed October 10th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3993; Second £1334; Third £666; Fourth £334; Fifth £167. (Penalty Value £5253.27) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

25 FAKENHAM Fakenham FIXTURES RACECOURSE

2020 RACE DATES

The Greene King Raceday WEDNESDAY 28TH OCTOBER

Weatherbys Raceday TUESDAY 17TH NOVEMBER

MONDAY 30TH NOVEMBER

Christmas Meeting SUNDAY 20TH DECEMBER