Fakenham Race 3 - British Ebf 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
A close-knit contest. THE BOSS BEAR (3) takes narrow preference after landing a Plumpton maiden hurdle making seasonal return in clear-cut fashion. Likely to contend again. NO CURE (1) has been acquired by new connections since winning a big-field maiden in Ireland. Will stay the distance and handle the soft ground. Every chance. SWINGIN SAFARI (2) was placed in a Grade 2 jumpers flat race last season. Gradually taken well to hurdling landing a Wincanton maiden on penultimate start. Now raised in trip. Consider. IONIAN (4) finished runner-up tackling a maiden and is beginning to get the hang of things.
Jockey: K Brogan
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming finished sixth of 18 starters at Clonmel on December 2 over 3922m, on rain affected going; 24 len behind Parnell Street carrying 69kg at $51. Last to post a big 4 len win. Limerick on December 29 over 3822m defeating Just For One with 72kg at $6 in a hurdle. All set to make it two on the bounce.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 29/12/2025 | 27 | MHDLE 4U | $22,790.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SH | Robert James | 72kg | 5:21.50 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/18 | 02/12/2025 | 127 | MHDLE 4U | $18,990.00 | Clonmel | 3922m | Heavy | B Finn | 69kg | 5:23.20 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $51.00 |
| 10/19 | 28/07/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3319m | Good | B Finn | 71kg | 3:55.40 | - | 0 |
| 23.8L | $29.00 |
Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Racing well. Resumes off a 34 day letup. Last run ran on from midfield; finished third of 7 runners at Kempton Park on January 10 over 3200m, 17 len behind Baron Noir carrying 72.5kg at $4.30. Run before raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len Wincanton on December 16 over 3000m on rain affected going defeating Bespoke Tailor carrying 71.5kg at $1.70 in a hurdle. Worth including here if repeats the run.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 10/01/2026 | 25 | HDLE 5U | $27,230.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Harry Cobden | 72.5kg | 3:50.81 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 17.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/18 | 16/12/2025 | 41 | MHDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 71.5kg | 3:43.63 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.73 |
| 99/14 | 05/11/2025 | 214 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $15,240.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 71.5kg | 4:15.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $2.50 |
| 4/15 | 05/04/2025 | 106 | G2 HUNT FLAT 46 | $100,590.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Good | Harry Cobden | 71.5kg | 3:59.40 | 6-6-4 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/14 | 20/12/2024 | 41 | LR OPEN 45 | $45,370.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 3:39.43 | 6-3-4 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/11/2024 | 204 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $27,230.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 3:38.20 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.38 |
| 2/10 | 19/04/2024 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,210.00 | Ballinrobe | 3118m | Soft | Harry Swan | 72kg | 4:15.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Tom Cannon
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Second-up today. Freshened for 60 days. Fresh up after seven months favourite; tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3.5 len Plumpton on December 15 over 4100m defeating Manigod with 71.5kg at $2.30 in a hurdle. Previously second-up favourite; won by 7 len Fontwell Park on May 15 over 3500m defeating Flying Pimpernel carrying 71kg at $2.50. Fitter and expected to go on with it.
Last Starts 60 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 | 15/12/2025 | 214 | MHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 71.5kg | 5:26.38 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/6 | 15/05/2025 | 34 | OPEN HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | Tom Cannon | 71kg | 4:17.30 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 11/04/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,380.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | Good | Tom Cannon | 71kg | 3:51.48 | 7-5-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
Jockey: N De Boinville
Weight: 71kgs
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Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily finished sixth of 11 runners at Kempton Park on December 26 over 3200m, 24 len behind Klub De Reve with 71.5kg at $4.30. Second run from a spell finished second in a small field at Sandown Park on January 31 over 3200m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Crackerjacque carrying 70kg at $7. Gets a chance to win. Will be thereabouts once more.
Last Starts 13 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 | 31/01/2026 | 36 | HDLE HUNT 4U | $27,220.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Heavy | Nico De Boinville | 70kg | 4:14.78 | 2-4-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/11 | 26/12/2025 | 243 | MHDLE 4U | $39,930.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 71.5kg | 3:46.98 | 3-3-6 | 0 |
| 24.3L | $4.33 |
| 6/10 | 27/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Y | Eoin Mahon | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Charlie Hammond
Weight: 71kgs
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Having second run back today. Not raced for 36 days. Last start finished third of 12 runners at Ffos Las on January 8 over 4000m, slow track; 13 len behind Bobby's Nelson carrying 73kg at $8. At only start last preparation sat on the speed and boxed on steadily finished fourth of 10 runners at Ffos Las on October 28 over 4000m, slow track; 4.5 len behind Starzand with 71.5kg at $13. Requires further improvement.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 08/01/2026 | 72 | MHDLE 4U | $19,790.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | Charlie Hammond | 73kg | 5:06.05 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/10/2025 | 268 | MHDLE 4U | $15,460.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | Charlie Hammond | 71.5kg | 4:57.55 | 3-2-4 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballinaboola P2p | 4828m | Soft | J W Hendrick | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Mr J Stevenson
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Second-up today. First-up after three months pulled up at Ludlow on February 4 over 4200m. Previously second-up pulled up at Fontwell Park on November 7 over 5200m. Others rate better.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/12 | 04/02/2026 | 89 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Soft | Joseph Stevenson | 69kg | 5:23.87 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $301.00 |
| 0/7 | 07/11/2025 | 18 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 5230m | Good Soft | Joseph Stevenson | 61kg | 6:46.21 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $251.00 |
| 0/9 | 20/10/2025 | 302 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $14,560.00 | Plumpton | 5029m | Good Soft | Joseph Stevenson | 61kg | 6:32.22 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $201.00 |
| 7/9 | 22/12/2024 | 21 | HCP HDLE 3U | $13,840.00 | Fakenham | 4713m | Good Soft | Tom Buckley | 64.5kg | 6:20.53 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 54.0L | $81.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/12/2024 | 12 | HCP HDLE M 3U | $11,070.00 | Leicester | 4124m | Heavy | Tom Buckley | 64.5kg | 5:46.70 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 30.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/11/2024 | 44 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Fakenham | 4727m | Good Soft | Tom Buckley | 63kg | 6:26.78 | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $126.00 |
| 0/11 | 06/10/2024 | 50 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | James Best | 67.5kg | 4:52.76 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $301.00 |
| 0/10 | 17/08/2024 | 27 | MHDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good | James Turner | 64.5kg | 5:09.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $201.00 |
| 11/12 | 21/07/2024 | 7 | HDLE 4U | $19,960.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good | Harriet Tucker | 61.5kg | 3:56.10 | 12-12-11 | 0 |
| 105.5L | $201.00 |
| 0/12 | 14/07/2024 | 40 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $14,520.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good | Harriet Tucker | 63.5kg | 3:45.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |
| 6/11 | 04/06/2024 | 28 | FLAT M 45 | $8,170.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | Liam Harrison | 68.5kg | 4:07.58 | 9-7-6 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $19.00 |