Fakenham Race 2 - Bruce Towers & Sons Mechanical Engineers Mares' Mdn Hurdle (Gbb Race)
ALIBEY (5) sets the standard after three straight 2nds, most recently at Plumpton over 3195m beaten 3.5L just 3 days ago and prior a 1L 2nd at Huntingdon over 3173m; fitness and recent placings appeal. NEVER TOLD ME (3) is the main danger after a 2nd at Newton Abbot over 3371m, 8L off the winner, and was handy at Worcester before that. SKYE GLANCE (4) wasn’t far away when 5th of 7 at Plumpton over 3574m, 5.5L, and can be competitive. DANCING DAME (2) was 6th of 19 at Naas over 3218m, 16L, which reads fairly in this.
Jockey: Charlie Hammond
Weight: 72kgs
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First-up after 264 days. Last start 8th of 8 at Fontwell over 3567m on 7 Sep, beaten 177.75L on good, with 70kg at $101 behind Teddington Lock. Now carries 72kg and stays with Charlie Hammond for M Young. Needs sharp improvement but can improve with fitness.
Last Starts 265 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 07/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | Charlie Hammond | 70kg | - | 8-6-7-8-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 177.75L | $101.00 |
Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 72kgs
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First-up after 165 days. Last start 6th of 19 at Naas over 3218m on 15 Dec, beaten 16L on soft with 73kg at $201 behind Oldschool Outlaw. Prior run 8th of 16 at Thurles over 3228m on 27 Nov, beaten 37.95L on good with 69.5kg at $67. Carries 72kg for James Owen with J J Burke up and a slight weight drop from last start. Needs to lift but has place claims with improvement.
Last Starts 166 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/19 | 15/12/2025 | - | 4UP M MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Naas | 3218m | SOFT | D Doyle | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16L | $201.00 |
| 8/16 | 27/11/2025 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Thurles | 3228m | GOOD | Cian Quirke | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 37.95L | $67.00 |
| 12/20 | 08/11/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HDL | $15,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3236m | HEAVY | D Doyle | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 34.15L | $201.00 |
| 99/16 | 16/10/2025 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Thurles | 3174m | GOOD | D Doyle | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/05/2025 | - | Mainstown | $9,999.00 | Clonmel | 3364m | GOOD | D Doyle | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.45L | $4.33 |
| 7/7 | 17/11/2024 | - | Listed | $32,501.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | A P Ryan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32.6L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/10/2024 | - | Pro/Am | $11,001.00 | Wexford | 3218m | SOFT | D Doyle | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 27/09/2024 | - | Pro/Am | $11,999.00 | Listowel | 3218m | SOFT | D Doyle | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.75L | $11.00 |
| 4/15 | 09/09/2024 | - | N_H_Flat | $11,001.00 | Galway | 3364m | GOOD | D Doyle | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $19.00 |
| 16/19 | 03/08/2024 | - | 4UP MARES | $17,000.00 | Galway | 3218m | SOFT | D Doyle | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.55L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/09/2023 | - | $0.00 | Listowel | 3218m | SOFT | D Doyle | 71kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.75L | $6.50 | |
| 2/11 | 20/07/2023 | - | $0.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GOOD | D Doyle | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Jack Hogan
Weight: 72kgs
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First-up after 272 days. Last start 2nd of 5 at Newton Abbot over 3371m on 30 Aug, beaten 8L by Manyana Blue, with 73.5kg at $4.50. Prior runs: 5th of 15 at Worcester over 3218m on 20 Aug, beaten 14.1L at $4.50, and 5th at Uttoxeter over 3171m on 16 Jul at $10. Carries 72kg for F O'Brien with Jack Hogan up and drops 150m; can improve.
Last Starts 273 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 | 30/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,362.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 73.5kg | - | 4-4-4-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 8L | $4.50 |
| 5/15 | 20/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 72kg | - | 8-4-2-3-2-2-5 | 0 |
| 14.1L | $4.50 |
| 5/12 | 16/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Jack Hogan | 72kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-3-5 | 0 |
| 12.25L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Bryan Carver
Weight: 72kgs
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Comes off a 40-day break after finishing 5th of 7 at Plumpton over 3574m on 19 Apr, beaten 5.5L on good going with 71kg at $34 behind Posh Chick. Prior run 8th of 9 at Huntingdon over 3173m on 11 Mar, beaten 25.5L on good with 69kg at $67. Now carries 72kg with Bryan Carver up for A M Hales; distance trims by 353m. Needs to lift but has place claims with a tidy run.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 19/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,917.00 | Plumpton | 3574m | GOOD | Bryan Carver | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 11/03/2026 | - | Conditional/Amateurs | $3,935.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | Toby Mccain Mitchell | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.5L | $67.00 |
| 99/10 | 22/01/2026 | - | Conditionals & Amateurs | $3,935.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | SOFT | Luke Scott | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Tabitha Worsley
Weight: 69kgs
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Has been around the mark with three runner-up finishes from her past three starts. Last start 2nd of 5 at Plumpton over 3195m on 26 May, beaten 3.5L by Goodwin Face on good going, with 72kg at $3. Prior run 2nd at Huntingdon over 3173m on 19 May, beaten 1L by Ride Like A Girl at $6, and 2nd at Plumpton on 19 Apr at $34. Carries 69kg here under Tabitha Worsley for Dylan Cunha; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 4 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 | 26/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,525.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | GOOD | Tabitha Worsley | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,640.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | Tabitha Worsley | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,133.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | GOOD | Tabitha Worsley | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/11 | 28/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Lee Edwards | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/15 | 11/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | Lee Edwards | 65kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12L | $126.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Catterick | 3160m | GOOD | Lee Edwards | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Kempton | 2211m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 61.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-7 | 3 |
| 12.7L | $17.00 |
| 4/4 | 09/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,082.00 | Lingfield | 2334m | GOOD | A J Farragher | 57.5kg | - | 3-2-2-2-3-3-3-4 | 5 |
| 20.6L | $3.75 |
| 3/6 | 13/07/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $21,642.00 | Southwell | 2426m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 58kg | - | 3-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/5 | 21/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Haydock | 2372m | GOOD | A J Farragher | 58kg | - | 3-4-3-3-3-3-5-4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 9/11 | 24/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $49,185.00 | Goodwood | 1990m | GOOD | A J Farragher | 58kg | - | 11-11-10-11-11-11-11-11 | 10 |
| 11.95L | $12.00 |