(R1) 13:20 FAKENHAM, 2m 3y toteplacepot Selling Hurdle (Class 4) (4YO plus) 1 132516 CLIFFSIDE PARK (IRE) 15 CD b g Chevalier Lady Toulon Jockey Colours: Red, dark blue sleeves, white armlets and star on dark blue cap Timeform says: Won 3 selling events in 2017 and caused an upset in this grade over C&D on New Years' Day. In nothing like the same form at Taunton since. (Forecast 9.00) 2 33/3611 GENEROUS JACK (IRE) 28 CD ch g Generous Yosna Jockey Colours: Light blue, white hoop, sleeves and spots on cap Timeform says: Lightlyraced 10yo who is going the right way, registering a brace of 2m handicap wins this year, latterly over C&D. Chance isn't obvious on these terms starting out for a new yard, however. (Forecast 11.00) 3 172822 CLAYTON 59 D BF b g Peintre Celebre Blossom Jockey Colours: Dark blue, pink hoops, chevrons on sleeves, dark blue cap Timeform says: Handicap winner in December 2017. Raced only 5 times since, runnerup on 3 of them and he's a definite player on these terms. (Forecast 3.00) 4 236753 AMERICAN TOM (FR) 290 D b g American Post Kirkla 10 11 10p Lewis Stones 10 11 10b L P Aspell J Ryan Jockey Colours: Maroon, light blue spots on sleeves, check cap Timeform says: Useful form for Willie Mullins over fences. Sold out of that yard cheaply in September but looks to have been found a good opening on first start for new trainer after 10 months off. Hooded. (Forecast 2.00) 5 PP VELVET VOICE 11 b m Azamour Battery Power Jockey Colours: Red, white star and sleeves Timeform says: Disappointing on the Flat and made a discouraging start in this sphere, too. (Forecast 301.00) 10 11 6t Mr N F Houlihan G L Moore 8 11 1h1 David England 5 10 8 Kevin Jones (3) M H Tompkins TIMEFORM VIEW: It's slightly worrying to see AMERICAN TOM pitched into this level starting out for a new yard following 10 months off, but if he gets within hailing distance of his useful chase form in Ireland, he will take some stopping. Clayton is pretty consistent and is the obvious threat. 1: AMERICAN TOM (4) 2: CLAYTON (3) 3: CLIFFSIDE PARK (1) 119 105 122 134 (R2) 13:55 FAKENHAM, 2m 5f 44y Fakenham Staff Fundraising Run For Air Ambulance Handicap Chase (Class 3) (5YO plus) 1 3/4863P VIENS CHERCHER (IRE) 384 b g Milan La Zingarella Jockey Colours: Maroon, yellow star, hooped sleeves, yellow cap Timeform says: Off the mark over fences under an attacking ride at Market Rasen (17f) in October 2016 for Brian Ellison. Didn't progress after up in trip and been off a year. On a good mark, but new yard quiet. (Forecast 17.00) 2 153473 LORD IN RED (GER) 45 ch g Noroit Lady in red Jockey Colours: Black, red stars, red sleeves, white armlets, red cap Timeform says: Fairly useful jumper for Noel Meade, successful in a 20f maiden hurdle last autumn. Current mark not obviously lenient but new yard do well with similar types. Usual headgear left off. (Forecast 9.00) 3 72P1P5 WELL SMITTEN (IRE) 17 b g Gold Well The Dark One Jockey Colours: Yellow, black chevron, white and black striped sleeves, yellow cap, black star Timeform says: Much improved sent chasing on debut for new yard, jumping well and coming home a ready winner at Huntingdon (19.8f) on Boxing Day. Excuses since and could get back on the up. (Forecast 9.00) 4 524211 CAP DU NORD (FR) (EX7) 12 D br g Voix Du Nord Qualite Controlee Jockey Colours: Grey, pink star, striped sleeves, hooped cap Timeform says: Has turned the corner of late, winning Sedgefield handicap chases over this trip in fine style under this rider the last twice (in cheekpieces latest). Hard to ignore under a penalty in hattrick bid. (Forecast 3.00) 5 431/811 NOBEL LEADER (IRE) 26 b g Alflora Ben Roseler Jockey Colours: Dark blue, grey cross belts, white sleeves Timeform says: Back on song with victories in class 4 handicap chases at Bangor and, after a wind operation, Huntingdon. Beat a subsequent winner last time and big chance again up 8 lb. (Forecast 3.50) 6 435P24 UN BEAU ROMAN (FR) 20 bl g Roman Saddle Koukie 8 11 12p Adam Wedge P Bowen 7 11 10 Alan Johns 7 11 8 Jack Quinlan Amy Murphy 6 11 8p James Bowen 9 11 1 Benjamin Poste H J Evans 11 10 11b1 Jockey Colours: Pink and brown diamonds, pink sleeves and cap Timeform says: Useful hurdler/chaser not without a chance on his second at Kempton in January having contested a stronger race there last time. Change of headgear. (Forecast 7.50) Nick Scholfield P Henderson 122 111 107
TIMEFORM VIEW: The hattrick seeking pair NOBEL LEADER and Cap du Nord look the ones to concentrate on, with James Evans' charge narrowly preferred. Un Beau Roman is on a losing run but isn't without a chance on his January Kempton second. 1: NOBEL LEADER (5) 2: CAP DU NORD (4) 3: UN BEAU ROMAN (6) (R3) 14:35 FAKENHAM, 2m 3y Robert Case Memorial Conditional Jockeys' Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) (4YO plus) 1 47235 GRAND INQUISITOR 15 b g Dansili Dusty Answer 7 11 4v Edward Austin (6) Ian Williams Jockey Colours: Black and yellow check, diabolo on sleeves Timeform says: Didn't get to grips with hurdling in 2017 but, having maintained his useful Flat form, he's shaped with a lot more promise over obstacles of late. Just about the one to beat in change of headgear. (Forecast 2.25) 2 25223 SWAFFHAM BULBECK (IRE) 11 b g Jeremy Ballygologue 5 11 4tp Cillin Leonard (10) 117 Jockey Colours: Dark blue and white (quartered), red sleeves and cap Timeform says: Fair on the Flat and was just touched off by a stronger stayer back hurdling in a tongue tie over C&D on New Year's Day. Bit disappointing back here 11 days ago but he must go close in this. (Forecast 2.62) 3 WAR DRUMS b g Authorized Crystal Swan 5 11 4 Max Kendrick P R Webber Jockey Colours: Green, chocolate striped sleeves, chocolate cap Timeform says: Fair maiden on Flat (best effort at 1½m), failed to stay 2m last time: sold from John Butler 23,000 gns in October. (Forecast 9.00) 4 EMERALD ROCKET (IRE) b g Society Rock Lady From Limerick 4 10 10 Lewis Stones (8) Jockey Colours: Beige, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap Timeform says: Halfbrother to French hurdler Porte Dauphine (19f winner, by Hurricane Run): fair on Flat, stays 11f. Below form on stable debut last time (formerly trained by K. R. Burke). (Forecast 10.00) TIMEFORM VIEW: SWAFFHAM BULBECK was inferior to Grand Inquisitor on the level, but they boast comparable hurdles form and the runner looks a slightly more straightforward ride, so he shades the vote. 1: SWAFFHAM BULBECK (2) 2: GRAND INQUISITOR (1) 3: WAR DRUMS (3)
(R4) 15:15 FAKENHAM, 3m 38y Prince Carlton Handicap Chase (Class 3) (5YO plus) 1 615165 MIDNIGHT SHOT 90 CD b g Midnight Legend Suave Shot 9 11 12p Paul O'Brien (3) C E Longsdon 135 (R5) 15:55 FAKENHAM, 2m 3y toteexacta Fakenham Silver Cup Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) (4YO plus) 1 1260 DEMOPOLIS (FR) 48 b g Poliglote Princess Demut 5 11 10h1 R P McLernon P J Hobbs 125 Jockey Colours: Royal blue, dark green sleeves and cap Timeform says: Won twice earlier in the season, including over C&D. Hasn't seen his race out on his last 2 starts but may bounce back after a break. (Forecast 5.50) 2 F069PU HENRYVILLE 16 b g Generous Aquavita Jockey Colours: White, red chevron, emerald green and red striped sleeves, red cap Timeform says: Useful, though inconsistent handicap chaser for Harry Fry. Little show all 3 starts for current yard (let down by jumping latest) and plenty to prove at present. (Forecast 17.00) 3 422242 BALLYKAN 27 D b g Presenting La Marianne Jockey Colours: Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green and emerald green quartered cap Timeform says: Long time without a win but ran respectably back down in grade when 12 lengths second of 9 to Some Chaos at Wincanton (25.1f, good) last month. Should remain competitive at this level. (Forecast 4.50) 4 2/74P5 2 SET LIST (IRE) 311 D b g Heron Island Copper Magic Jockey Colours: Yellow, dark blue disc, yellow and emerald green diabolo on sleeves, emerald green cap, yellow diamond Timeform says: Dual scorer over fences for Emma Lavelle and stepped up on his comeback run over hurdles when runnerup in handicap chase here (29.1f) last spring. Potentially well treated. (Forecast 4.50) 11 11 11 Adam Wedge P Bowen 9 11 7tp Thomas Bellamy N A TwistonDavies 10 10 10 Conor Shoemark D Skelton 134 130 119 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Timeform says: Won juvenile hurdle at Auteuil (14.9f) in spring 2017. Didn't shape at all badly on belated return for new yard at Haydock (15.6f) and last 2 runs best excused. Wouldn't dismiss in a firsttime hood. (Forecast 17.00) 2 174313 POTTERS MIDNIGHT 26 CD b m Midnight Legend Craughwell Suas Jockey Colours: Orange, dark blue cross belts and star on cap Timeform says: Successful in this race 12 months ago and added to her tally at Lingfield (2m) in January. Anchored by a 7 lb rise at Market Rasen subsequently but she's still in good nick and is respected. (Forecast 7.00) 3 8294U1 ALL MY LOVE (IRE) 25 D b m Lord Shanakill Afilla Jockey Colours: White, dark green braces, diabolo on sleeves, red cap, white star Timeform says: Had run respectably on the Flat in January and built on that to double her career tally over timber in 6runner handicap at Lingfield (2m, heavy) last month. Up 5 lb and should remain competitive. (Forecast 5.00) 4 216632 ZOFFANY BAY (IRE) 21 D b g Zoffany Trois Graces Jockey Colours: White, orange cross belts, orange cap Timeform says: Off the mark over hurdles at second time of asking at Plumpton in November and has held form well since. Likely to give another good account back in handicap company. (Forecast 6.50) 9 11 10 Jack Quinlan Mrs L Wadham 7 11 7 Paul O'Brien (3) Mrs P Sly 5 11 6 Adam Wedge Ali Stronge 125 122 121 5 631132 SIDEWAYS (IRE) 12 C D BF b g Gamut Daras Mayo 8 10 3p James Bowen 112 5 034256 EMBOLE (FR) 15 b g Buck's Boum Urielle Collonges 5 11 5ht Conor Shoemark D Skelton Jockey Colours: Black, red stars, red sleeves, white armlets, red cap Timeform says: Irish point winner who found some improvement for fitting of cheekpieces, successful here and at Sedgefield in January. Respectable efforts since and looks to have further races in him. (Forecast 2.75) TIMEFORM VIEW: SIDEWAYS arrives here in really good heart and looks capable of defying this mark. Of the rest, Set List is potentially well treated if ready to roll so he may provide the main threat. 1: SIDEWAYS (5) 2: SET LIST (4) 3: BALLYKAN (3) Jockey Colours: Royal blue and yellow (quartered), royal blue sleeves, yellow spots, royal blue cap Timeform says: Fairlyuseful hurdler who ran well when second of 3 on Hereford chasing bow. In process of running respectably prior to late error at Huntingdon but ran poorly back over timber at Taunton last time. (Forecast 13.00) 6 F2224 THISTIMENEXTYEAR 69 gr g New Approach Scarlet Empire Jockey Colours: Black, grey sleeves, black stars Timeform says: Fairlyuseful on Flat and ran a personal best over hurdles when second at Sandown in December. Let down by his jumping back there since but should be suited by the demands of this track. Respected. (Forecast 4.50) 7 85P47 BALLYELLIS (IRE) 23 b g Shantou Chalice Wells 5 11 3 James Bowen Richard Spencer 6 11 3 Mr J A Anderson (10) N A TwistonDavies Jockey Colours: Black, white sleeves, yellow cap Timeform says: Showed improved form when a keepingon fourth under this rider over 2m at Ludlow in January. However, handed a stiff mark on the back of that and couldn't find the necessary improvement. (Forecast 15.00)
8 U41262 LAZARUS (IRE) 13 D b g Zoffany Knysna 5 11 0t Mr N F Houlihan Amy Murphy 115 Jockey Colours: Black and pink (quartered), black sleeves, pink stars, black cap Timeform says: Winner of 2m claiming hurdle at Huntingdon in November. A rather mixed bag since, including on the Flat but returned to form back over timber when second at Doncaster 13 days ago. (Forecast 8.50) TIMEFORM VIEW: Fairly useful Flat performer THISTIMENEXTYEAR promises to be well suited by the demands of this track so he gets the nod to put a sloppy round of jumping at Sandown behind him. Zoffany Bay is likely to give another good account back in handicap company, with lasttimeout scorer All My Love also feared. 1: THISTIMENEXTYEAR (6) 2: ZOFFANY BAY (4) 3: ALL MY LOVE (3) (R6) 16:35 FAKENHAM, 2m 5f 44y Walter Wales Memorial Novices' Handicap Chase (Class 4) (5YO plus) 1 03P112 COME ON CHARLIE (FR) 64 b g Anzillero End Of Spring Jockey Colours: Pink and yellow diamonds, yellow sleeves and cap Timeform says: Ended 2018 on the up, landing a pair of handicap hurdles at up to 19.8f. Stretched by the trip (25.3f) at Catterick when last seen 64 days ago and interesting now going chasing. (Forecast 4.33) 2 43P256 MR LOVE (IRE) 11 BF b g Winged Love Bonny Rathlin 7 11 12 Mr B R Jones P J Hobbs 7 11 10p L P Aspell Mrs L Wadham 105 103 Jockey Colours: Purple, orange stars, emerald green sleeves, purple armlets, orange cap Timeform says: Yet to win and gave no more encouragement than previously after 11 months off and a wind operation when a wellbeaten favourite at Southwell a fortnight ago. Risky proposition. (Forecast 7.00) 3 574352 PRIMAL FOCUS (IRE) 11 BF b g Intense Focus Churn Dat Butter 5 11 8 Nick Scholfield 102 Jockey Colours: Red, black triple diamond, black sleeves, red stars, red cap, black diamond Timeform says: Certainly has a race in him and beaten only by a revitalised one in Stonebrigg Legend in C&D handicap chase a fortnight ago. Tongue tie worn then left off. (Forecast 3.25) 4 1684/0P POINT OF DEPARTURE (IRE) 37 b g Mahler Miranda's Lace 8 11 3p1 James Bowen P Bowen 96 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoop, white sleeves, black cap Timeform says: Point winner in May 2015 but it's been a struggle for him under Rules. Needs the switch to fences and fitting of cheekpieces to spark major improvement. (Forecast 34.00) 5 547PPF WHY LIE (IRE) 23 D b g Zagreb Persian Avenue 8 10 13 Non Runner A Phillips 92 Jockey Colours: Red and white stripes, maroon and white striped sleeves Timeform says: Point winner, but he was regressive over hurdles and was let down by his jumping sent chasing at Ludlow last month. Impossible to fancy. (Forecast 34.00) 6 54F231 STONEBRIGG LEGEND (EX7) 11 CD b m Midnight Legend Forget The Ref 7 10 0 Adam Wedge Mrs S J Humphrey 79 Jockey Colours: Yellow and maroon diamonds, yellow sleeves, yellow cap, maroon star Timeform says: Opened account with a much better round of jumping in C&D handicap chase 11 days ago, coming clear of Primal Focus with a bit in hand. Should go well again under a penalty. (Forecast 3.50)
TIMEFORM VIEW: STONEBRIGG LEGEND came clear with a bit in hand when opening her account over C&D a fortnight ago, looking much more polished. She can follow up under a penalty. Oldrival Primal Focus should be on hand again, while Come On Charlie, a dual winner over hurdles, is interesting going chasing for the first time. 1: STONEBRIGG LEGEND (6) 2: PRIMAL FOCUS (3) 3: COME ON CHARLIE (1) (R7) 17:10 FAKENHAM, 3m 38y Fakenham Open Hunters' Chase (Class 5) (5YO plus) 1 C35456 BOHER CALL (IRE) 25 D b g Indian River Cill Fhair 12 12 6t Dr George Bingham Mrs K Bandey 98 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, dark blue cross belts Timeform says: Fairly useful winning chaser in Ireland and ran creditably on hunter debut at Kempton in April. Disappointing in this sphere both starts during the winter however and is now up in trip. (Forecast 34.00) 2 3U721/7 DINEUR (FR) 27 ch g Discover D'auteuil Sky Rocket 13 12 6t Mr P Bryan (5) Mickey Bowen Jockey Colours: Red, white epaulets, emerald green sleeves, white armlets and cap Timeform says: Aintree Foxhunters' winner in April 2017. Off 2 years after and hard to glean any positives from last month's Haydock run. (Forecast 10.00) 3 311093 SIR JACK YEATS (IRE) 29 D b g Yeats Quadrennial 8 12 6b Mr James King Richard Spencer 125 Jockey Colours: Maroon, white cross belts, light blue sleeves, maroon stars, maroon and light blue quartered cap Timeform says: Useful jumper who won 2 hunters this time last year. Far from disgraced when third of 4 trying to defend his crown in a better race than this last month and he's the one to beat. (Forecast 3.50) 4 83009P CONNETABLE (FR) 37 b g Saint Des Saints Montbresia 7 11 12p Mr C Bickers Price H J Evans Jockey Colours: Dark blue, grey cross belts and sleeves, orange cap Timeform says: Very hard to win with for Paul Nicholls (kept good company, though) and hasn't looked a natural over fences this season. (Forecast 13.00) 5 06111/1 SILVERGROVE 683 CD b g Old Vic Classic Gale 11 11 12t Mr Alex Chadwick J P Owen 130 Jockey Colours: Yellow, dark blue striped sleeves, white cap Timeform says: Made up into a useful chaser for Ben Pauling in 2015/16 but lightly raced and disappointing the following season. Won all 4 starts between the flags in 2017 but absent since. (Forecast 4.50) 6 66593P TULSA JACK (IRE) 19 b g Urban Ocean Jessica's Pet 10 11 12b Mr J SmithMaxwell Mrs Dunn 117 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, red cap Timeform says: Fair chaser for Noel Meade but has run to a modest level only in hunters for his current yard. Looks up against it once more. (Forecast 29.00) 7 404121 ZEROESHADESOFGREY (IRE) 12 D gr g Portrait Gallery Hazy Rose 10 11 12 Mr Charles Buckle Rob Cundy 126 Jockey Colours: Dark blue, light blue star, stars on sleeves and star on cap Timeform says: Formerly useful chaser who clearly isn't the force of old, rallying when second of 3 on hunter debut last month. Point wins either side of that confirm he's still a force at this level. (Forecast 3.75)
TIMEFORM VIEW: SIR JACK YEATS is entitled to strip fitter for last month's reappearance and is just about the one to beat on last winter's form in this sphere. With wellbeing doubts surrounding Silvergrove and Dineur, Zeroeshadesofgrey is feared most. 1: SIR JACK YEATS (3) 2: ZEROESHADESOFGREY 3: SILVERGROVE (5)