Fakenham Race 5 - William Bulwer Long Memorial Open Hunters' Chase
HOLLYWOOD HARMON (5) might just spring a shock here against a better calibre of rival. Could be suited by the sharp nature of the track as demonstrated by success at Cartmel when last seen in May. Provided fine form in point-to-points last Spring. Value choice. STATTLER (4) is the classiest entrant and may strip fitter for recent return. Four years since his last victory however stood little racing. Bound to go close. MAJOR DUNDEE (3) may have confidence boosted by recent placings in points. Likely to find this a bit sharp though. FRERE D'ARMES (1) is a talented but risky proposition based on efforts this season.

Jockey: Mr Dominic Lewis
Weight: 79kgs
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Useful type. Resumes off a 29 day letup. Last run didn't finish the race at Ludlow on January 15 over 4800m. Cannot be ruled despite recent mishaps.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/9 | 15/01/2026 | 25 | CHSE 5U | $8,880.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good Soft | Dominic Lewis | 75.5kg | 6:16.81 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 0/5 | 21/12/2025 | 43 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Fakenham | 4224m | Soft | Heidi Palin | 73kg | 5:56.31 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/4 | 08/11/2025 | 5 | G2 OPEN 4U | $127,050.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 71kg | 3:32.34 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 15.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/11/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 3U | $47,160.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good | Heidi Palin | 68kg | 5:00.80 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 47.3L | $34.00 |
| 3/4 | 12/10/2025 | 15 | HCP CHSE 4U | $76,640.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Firm | Liam Harrison | 66.5kg | 4:53.21 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 98.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/09/2025 | 12 | HCP CHSE 4U | $31,760.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Harry Skelton | 72.5kg | 5:30.67 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 28.8L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 15/09/2025 | 108 | HCP CHSE 4U | $41,020.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good Soft | Liam Harrison | 71.5kg | 5:15.23 | 8-9-9 | 0 |
| 42.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/05/2025 | 28 | OPEN CHSE 6U | $10,650.00 | Stratford Avon | 3419m | Good | Heidi Palin | 77.5kg | 4:15.72 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 02/05/2025 | 29 | CHSE 5U | $10,150.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Good | Heidi Palin | 78kg | 5:17.83 | 2-5-8 | 0 |
| 39.0L | $23.00 |
| 20/29 | 03/04/2025 | 14 | CHSE 6U | $92,250.00 | Aintree | 4241m | Good Soft | Heidi Palin | 76kg | 5:30.29 | 12-19-20 | 0 |
| 106.5L | $67.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/03/2025 | 34 | CHSE 5U | $11,720.00 | Ludlow | 4023m | Good | Heidi Palin | 77.5kg | 5:15.23 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.91 |

Jockey: Mr T Walsh
Weight: 77kgs
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Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at Cheltenham May 2 over 4130m. First up last campaign 4 in a small field at Carlisle March 9 over 4200m, 32 len behind Minella Trump with 79kg at $5. Looks up against it here and prefer others.
Last Starts 287 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/10 | 02/05/2025 | 29 | CHSE 5U | $10,150.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Good | Troy Walsh | 76.5kg | 5:17.83 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 13/29 | 03/04/2025 | 25 | CHSE 6U | $92,250.00 | Aintree | 4241m | Good Soft | Troy Walsh | 76kg | 5:30.29 | 9-13-13 | 0 |
| 43.5L | $201.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/03/2025 | 174 | CHSE 5U | $9,230.00 | Carlisle | 4204m | Good | J J Murphy-Knight | 79kg | 5:43.19 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 32.3L | $5.00 |
| 0/14 | 16/09/2024 | 58 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 76kg | 5:43.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 12/16 | 20/07/2024 | 41 | STPLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Brian Hughes | 70.5kg | 5:21.58 | 10-13-12 | 0 |
| 22.8L | $21.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/06/2024 | 27 | STPLE HCP 5U | $36,300.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good Firm | Richie Mclernon | 74.5kg | 4:53.17 | 2-7-8 | 0 |
| 23.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/05/2024 | 24 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 76kg | 5:12.30 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/04/2024 | 202 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good | Richard Mclernon | 76.5kg | 5:26.80 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/12 | 30/09/2023 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $42,350.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Richard Mclernon | 69.5kg | 5:31.90 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/09/2023 | 42 | HDLE HCP 4U | $35,390.00 | Newton Abbot | 4325m | Good | Richard Mclernon | 70kg | 5:02.77 | - | 0 |
| 31.8L | $8.50 |
| 8/14 | 22/07/2023 | 29 | STPLE HCP 4U | $99,820.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Soft | Richard Mclernon | 69.5kg | 5:28.51 | - | 0 |
| 25.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Mr S Lee
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished second of 7 runners at Charing on December 13 over 4800m, 1.3 len behind Lucky Zebo carrying 70kg. Last start finished second in a small field at Revesby Park on January 17 over 4800m, 6 len behind Coeur Serein with 76kg. Has been racing well. Capable of going one better.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 17/01/2026 | 35 | P2P | $0.00 | Revesby Park P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Clara Brewitt | 76kg | 6:42.30 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.62 |
| 2/7 | 13/12/2025 | 294 | P2P | $0.00 | Charing P2p | 4828m | Good | Clara Brewitt | 70kg | 6:20.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.75 |
| 6/17 | 22/02/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $147,600.00 | Newcastle Uk | 6689m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 72kg | 8:45.10 | 6-7-6 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $26.00 |
| 0/12 | 31/01/2025 | 79 | HCP CHSE 5U | $59,740.00 | Lingfield | 5833m | Heavy | Tom Cannon | 74kg | 7:50.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/11/2024 | 263 | HCP CHSE 4U | $72,010.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4828m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 71.5kg | 6:20.56 | 4-5-6 | 0 |
| 22.8L | $17.00 |
| 0/12 | 24/02/2024 | 42 | HCP CHSE 5U | $147,600.00 | Newcastle Uk | 6689m | Heavy | Thomas Bellamy | 72.5kg | 9:08.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 99/14 | 13/01/2024 | 35 | STPLE HCP 5U | $181,490.00 | Warwick Uk | 5833m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 71kg | 7:45.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/12/2023 | 31 | STPLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Heavy | Rex Dingle | 68.5kg | 6:33.70 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 33.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/11/2023 | 235 | STPLE HCP 4U | $35,180.00 | Warwick Uk | 5129m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 75kg | 7:17.20 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/17 | 18/03/2023 | 36 | STPLE HCP 5U | $268,340.00 | Uttoxeter | 6847m | Soft | Rex Dingle | 64.5kg | 9:05.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/02/2023 | 104 | STPLE HCP 5U | $37,650.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Good | Tom Cannon | 75.5kg | 6:06.90 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Mr P W Mullins
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last run led throughout and just faded finished second in a small field at Hereford on January 26 over 4200m, on slow going 0.8 len behind Snipe with 74kg at $3.30. At only start last preparation didn't finish the race at Aintree Grand National on April 13 2024 over 6900m. Fitter and can go on with it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 26/01/2026 | 653 | CHSE 5U | $8,880.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Soft | Nick Orpwood | 74kg | 5:33.62 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.25 |
| 99/32 | 13/04/2024 | 68 | STPLE HCP 7U | $1,725,090.00 | Aintree | 6940m | Soft | P W Mullins | 72kg | 9:27.68 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/02/2024 | 15 | CHSE 5U | $18,210.00 | Punchestown | 4928m | SH | P W Mullins | 76kg | 7:11.40 | - | 0 |
| 34.0L | $2.75 |
| 2/4 | 21/01/2024 | 56 | G2 CHSE 6U | $67,160.00 | Thurles | 4023m | Soft | Brian Hayes | 71kg | 5:33.20 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/11/2023 | 254 | G1 CHSE 5U | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Soft | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | 5:14.10 | - | 0 |
| 28.5L | $29.00 |
| 0/13 | 17/03/2023 | 41 | G1 CHSE 5U | $1,118,070.00 | Cheltenham | 5294m | Soft | P W Mullins | 74.5kg | 6:45.46 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/02/2023 | 34 | G1 5U | $385,210.00 | Leopardstown | 4868m | Y | P W Mullins | 74.5kg | 6:14.01 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/5 | 01/01/2023 | 292 | G3 CHSE 5U | $51,100.00 | Tramore | 4471m | Heavy | Paul Townend | 73.5kg | 6:20.05 | - | 0 |
| 0.4L | $1.80 |
| 1/6 | 15/03/2022 | 44 | G2 NCHSE HUNT APP 5U | $231,910.00 | Cheltenham | 6018m | Good Soft | P W Mullins | 72.5kg | 7:37.80 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/01/2022 | 50 | G3 NCHSE 5U | $46,800.00 | Naas | 4983m | GY | Paul Townend | 71kg | 6:33.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/13 | 11/12/2021 | 227 | BCHSE 4U | $17,430.00 | Fairyhouse | 4225m | SY | Paul Townend | 76kg | 5:36.20 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $2.25 |

Jockey: Miss Pippa Brown
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after nine months. Finished off last campaign winning a big 17 len win. Cartmel May 26 over 4200m defeating She Is The Enemy with 71kg at $6. Previously first up; 2 of 8 runners at Hexham December 1 2024 over 4000m, in the wet; 25 len behind Jack The Lad carrying 73kg. Can pick up where she left off.
Last Starts 263 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 26/05/2025 | 15 | OPEN CHSE MDN 5U | $14,470.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good Soft | Pippa Brown | 71kg | 5:38.76 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/4 | 11/05/2025 | 29 | P2P | $0.00 | Charm Park P2p | 4023m | Good Firm | P J Brown | 73kg | 4:51.00 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 12/04/2025 | 13 | P2P | $0.00 | Hornby Castle P2p | 4426m | Good | P J Brown | 73kg | 5:53.50 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/6 | 30/03/2025 | 8 | P2P | $0.00 | Askham Bryan College P2p | 4828m | Good Firm | P J Brown | 73kg | 6:05.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/5 | 22/03/2025 | 20 | P2P | $0.00 | Overton P2p | 4828m | Good | P J Brown | 73kg | 6:00.70 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 02/03/2025 | 28 | P2P | $0.00 | Charm Park P2p | 4828m | Good | P J Brown | 73kg | 6:35.10 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/02/2025 | 14 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Askham Bryan College P2p | 4023m | Good | P J Brown | 73kg | 5:11.40 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 19/01/2025 | 49 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Friars Haugh P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | P J Brown | 73kg | 4:54.00 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 01/12/2024 | 188 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Hexham P2p | 4023m | Heavy | P J Brown | 73kg | 6:09.80 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/05/2024 | 9 | MCHSE 5U | $13,280.00 | Cartmel | 4255m | Good | Pippa Brown | 73kg | 5:33.50 | 6-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/05/2024 | 6 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Hexham P2p | 4023m | Soft | P J Brown | 73kg | 5:37.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |