Racecards
19:40 Fakenham
Eldred Wilson Memorial Hunters' Chase (For The Essandem Trophy) (Class H)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 3m 110y
- Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
- Form P/22111-
- Age 8
- Weight 12-4
- Trainer Mrs Anne-Marie Hays
- Jockey Mr R H Fowler
in touch, ridden 4 out, kept on one pace
Fine Times
25- Form 1/5PP21-
- Age 9
- Weight 12-4
- Trainer Milson Robinson
- Jockey Mr M Mackley
in touch, mistake and fell 13th
Celtic Duke
16- Form 221F12-
- Age 11
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J Turner
- Jockey Miss Z Turner
led 4th, ran on flat
Tirley Gale
18- Form R/31P24-
- Age 11
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Miss N Brookes
- Jockey Mr G Barfoot-Saunt
toward rear, kept on from 2 out, never dangerous
- Form 0/P6F11-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-12
close up, ridden 4 out, weakened 2 out
- Form 2/23241-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-8
led until 4th, pressed winner until 3 out, kept on one pace
In depth
Verdict
From the stable who took this last year, Celtic Duke is sure to have his followers this time around, and he, along with Bush Hill Bandit and Millenium Way, look the one's to concentrate on. Bush Hill Bandit just got the better of Celtic Duke over course and distance last month, but on these revised terms the latter may well get his revenge this time and is the choice. Further behind the pair that day was Millenium Way, who has since gone on to win between the flags. Third place looks the best he can hope for.