Fakenham Race 1 - Join Racing TV Now Handicap Hurdle
MERMAIDS CAVE (2) Failed to finish in a hurdle at Uttoxeter on Mar 28th. Shows good closing speed. Has the ability to figure. BITSNBUCKLES (1) Finished 4th last run in a hurdle at Doncaster. Should improve here. Going well this preparation. Worth strong consideration. PAINTED WOLF (5) In the money when 2nd last run in a hurdle at Fakenham. Has plenty of early speed. Should be very competitive and is a genuine threat. LIVANO BELLO (7) Was competitive when 3rd last time in a hurdle at Market Rasen and carrying less weight this time. Has early speed and positions nicely. Contender in this event.

Jockey: Tom Hutsby
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $13.00 and ran 4th last run in a hurdle at Doncaster. Should improve here. Has run into the money regularly this campaign. Expecting a solid performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 13/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Doncaster | 4188m | GOOD | Lewis Stones | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Southwell | 4103m | GOOD | Lewis Saunders | 69.5kg | - | 7-6-6-6-4-3-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 30/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,854.00 | Taunton | 4807m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 76.5kg | - | 7-7-8-6-6-4-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.1L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 07/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Huntingdon | 4155m | SOFT | Lewis Saunders | 73kg | - | 7-7-8-8-8-7-6-3 | 0 |
| 1.7L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,854.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 76.5kg | - | 5-5-5-4-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 21.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/11/2024 | - | CL4 | $7,869.00 | Wetherby | 4275m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 76.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-4-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/09/2024 | - | Div 2 | $6,886.00 | Market Rasen | 3749m | GOOD | Lewis Stones | 74.5kg | - | 7-7-6-6-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $3.00 |
| 7/12 | 26/04/2024 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Perth | 4055m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.55L | $7.50 |
| 7/7 | 14/02/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Fontwell | 4374m | HEAVY | Fergus Gregory | 76kg | - | 4-4-4-5-6-7-7-7 | 1 |
| 48.85L | $3.25 |
| 1/11 | 12/01/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Huntingdon | 3947m | SOFT | Dylan Johnston | 72kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.25L | $3.30 |
| 6/14 | 16/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Market Rasen | 3333m | SOFT | D England | 71.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 15L | $31.00 |
| 8/13 | 09/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Newbury | 3282m | SOFT | D England | 70kg | - | - | 2 |
| 36.75L | $126.00 |
| 9/15 | 26/10/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | SOFT | Lewis Stones | 71kg | - | - | 2 |
| 26.75L | $13.00 |
| 8/15 | 04/05/2023 | - | C & G | $0.00 | Tipperary | 3621m | YIELDING | J L Gleeson | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 39.75L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Mr Cian Murphy
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish in a hurdle at Uttoxeter. Displays good closing speed. Good chance of taking this out.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,558.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | GOOD | Alex Chadwick | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $4.33 |
| 2/8 | 04/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 3160m | GOOD | Alex Chadwick | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1L | $2.50 |
| 8/12 | 17/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $10,820.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | SOFT | Alex Chadwick | 76kg | - | 6-7-7-10-8-7-8-8 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $34.00 |
| 99/7 | 18/01/2026 | - | CL3 | $24,593.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | GOOD | Rian Corcoran | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $34,430.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | GOOD | Rian Corcoran | 68.5kg | - | 4-6-8-7-9-9-9-9 | 0 |
| 34.25L | $41.00 |
| 10/12 | 22/11/2025 | - | CL3 | $17,854.00 | Ascot | 4739m | GOOD | Alex Chadwick | 76kg | - | 10-10-10-10-10-8-10-10 | 0 |
| 54.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/11/2025 | - | CL4 | $6,886.00 | Huntingdon | 3174m | GOOD | Alex Chadwick | 73kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6L | $7.50 |
| 3/4 | 07/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | Alex Chadwick | 71kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 34L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 24/05/2025 | - | CL3 | $13,427.00 | Cartmel | 5105m | GOOD | Callum Pritchard | 72kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $2.88 |
| 1/6 | 08/05/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Huntingdon | 3947m | GOOD | Alex Chadwick | 73.5kg | - | 6-4-4-4-4-1-1 | 0 |
| 4L | $3.50 |
| 13/16 | 17/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $49,185.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | GOOD | Ben Bromley | 65.5kg | - | 12-10-10-11-12-13-13-13 | 0 |
| 16.55L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/01/2025 | - | CL3 | $24,593.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | GOOD | Ben Bromley | 68.5kg | - | 8-8-6-6-5-4-1-1 | 0 |
| 3L | $12.00 |
| 99/8 | 07/12/2024 | - | CL3 | $17,214.00 | Sandown | 3980m | HEAVY | Sam Twiston Davies | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $9.00 |
| 7/12 | 09/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $34,430.00 | Wincanton | 4299m | GOOD | Callum Pritchard | 65kg | - | 11-12-11-10-10-11-7-7 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 29/10/2024 | - | CL4 | $13,771.00 | Bangor | 3934m | SOFT | Sam Twiston Davies | 70kg | - | 5-5-6-5-3-2-1 | 0 |
| 2L | $4.60 |
| 4/14 | 28/06/2024 | - | CL4 | $7,170.00 | Cartmel | 3461m | GOOD | Alex Chadwick | 75kg | - | 12-10-10-8-5-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $4.80 |
| 5/9 | 14/06/2024 | - | CL4 | $12,443.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | GOOD | C P Oshea | 68kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-7-5 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/05/2024 | - | CL3 | $13,427.00 | Cartmel | 3461m | GOOD | C P Oshea | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| - | $5.00 |
| 1/12 | 16/05/2024 | - | CL5 | $7,476.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | Alex Chadwick | 71kg | - | 11-10-10-9-5-3-1 | 2 |
| 2L | $2.45 |
| 1/9 | 08/05/2024 | - | Div 1 | $6,049.00 | Fontwell | 3848m | GOOD | Alex Chadwick | 70.5kg | - | 5-5-3-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 12L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Lewis Stones
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a spell of 77 weeks. At $34.00 finished 4th last run in a hurdle at Ludlow. Should be going forward early. This one has a big task.
Last Starts 543 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 09/10/2024 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | GOOD | Chris Ward | 73.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-4 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 |
| 99/10 | 21/08/2024 | - | CL4 | $8,755.00 | Worcester | 4626m | GOOD | Chris Ward | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/04/2024 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Bangor | 3490m | SOFT | Kielan Woods | 75.5kg | - | 2-2-3-3-5-5-5 | 3 |
| 13.25L | $5.50 |
| 6/6 | 31/03/2024 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Plumpton | 3414m | SOFT | Tristan Durrell | 74.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-6 | 4 |
| 16.25L | $3.75 |
| 4/9 | 20/02/2024 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Taunton | 3313m | SOFT | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 13.5L | $4.60 |
| 3/12 | 08/01/2024 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Taunton | 3823m | SOFT | Harry Skelton | 72.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2L | $4.33 |
| 3/10 | 09/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Aintree | 4023m | HEAVY | Harry Skelton | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Wincanton | 4300m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 73kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/5 | 27/04/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Taunton | 3314m | SOFT | Tristan Durrell | 73kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $1.45 |
| 2/6 | 18/03/2023 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 3218m | SOFT | Bridget Andrews | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11L | $1.38 |
| 4/5 | 16/02/2023 | - | 1 | $49,185.00 | Sandown | 3980m | SOFT | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.75L | $21.00 |
| 2/15 | 23/01/2023 | - | 4 | $8,362.00 | Ffos Las | 3183m | SOFT | Harry Skelton | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2L | $1.55 |
| 99/12 | 31/12/2022 | - | 1 | $59,022.00 | Newbury | 4131m | SOFT | Harry Skelton | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $13.00 |
| 1/16 | 15/11/2022 | - | 4 | $8,853.00 | Hereford | 3956m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Toby Mccain-Mitchell
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $6.00 and unimpressive effort when 7th last start in a hurdle at Doncaster but putting a tidy record together so far. Watch the market moves.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 13/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Doncaster | 4188m | GOOD | Toby Mccain Mitchell | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29.25L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Market Rasen | 3749m | GOOD | Toby Mccain Mitchell | 72.5kg | - | 3-3-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 9L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 04/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Leicester | 4123m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 72kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 16L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 2nd last run in a hurdle at Fakenham. Should muster plenty of early toe. Good chance in this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 13/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | GOOD | Harry Bannister | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 99/12 | 17/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $10,820.00 | Newbury | 4131m | SOFT | Ciaran Gethings | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $34.00 |
| 5/11 | 14/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Ciaran Gethings | 71kg | - | 4-4-4-3-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $301.00 |
| 99/12 | 18/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Exeter | 3365m | HEAVY | Jack Quinlan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $51.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Windsor | 4023m | GOOD | Jack Quinlan | 72kg | - | 1-1-2-8-8-8-8-9 | 0 |
| 66L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $17.00 and well beaten when 4th last time in a hurdle at Exeter on a heavy surface. Likely to be well placed early. Harry Skelton is a suitable booking. Lines up against a competitive field.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 20/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $10,820.00 | Exeter | 3365m | HEAVY | Tristan Durrell | 69.5kg | - | 3-3-3-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ayr | 3218m | SOFT | Harry Skelton | 72kg | - | 2-2-3-3-3-3-4 | 0 |
| 12.25L | $2.38 |
| 99/12 | 31/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Warwick | 4229m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 18/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 67kg | - | 8-8-8-8-5-5-4 | 0 |
| 17L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Joshua Thompson
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy run when 3rd last time in a hurdle at Market Rasen and will appreciate the drop in weight. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Significant value and can go close.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 15/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Market Rasen | 3749m | GOOD | Joshua Thompson | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/01/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 75.5kg | - | 3-3-5-5-4-5-5 | 0 |
| 14.45L | $4.33 |
| 3/8 | 26/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | GOOD | Joshua Thompson | 76.5kg | - | 4-3-5-4-4-3-3 | 0 |
| 5L | $2.88 |
| 2/6 | 05/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Sedgefield | 4255m | SOFT | Brian Hughes | 74kg | - | 2-2-2-3-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 5L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 14/11/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Newcastle | 4080m | GOOD | Joshua Thompson | 69.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-5-4-3-2 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
| 13/15 | 16/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Carlisle | 4021m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 72.5kg | - | 15-15-15-14-13-13-13 | 0 |
| 24.75L | $9.50 |
| 3/11 | 20/04/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Market Rasen | 3749m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 68.5kg | - | 7-5-6-5-3-4-3 | 0 |
| 4L | $13.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 67.5kg | - | 3-4-3-3-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 24.55L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | SOFT | Brian Hughes | 70kg | - | 6-6-5-5-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 24.8L | $101.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | GOOD | Danny Mcmenamin | 70kg | - | 5-5-3-5-5-5-6 | 0 |
| 47.2L | $12.00 |
| 3/11 | 10/09/2024 | - | 3Y C&F - HURDLE | $24,830.00 | Auteuil | 3500m | SOFT7 | Alexandre Seigneul | 65kg | 04:15.32 | - | 3 |
| 4.75L | $16.00 |