Racecards
17:00 Fakenham
Weatherbys 'Stars Of Tomorrow' Standard Open National Hunt Flat (Class H)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good to Soft, Good in places
- Form 0-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer J R Jenkins
- Jockey M A Fitzgerald
held up, pushed along 7f out, soon beaten
- Form 2
- Age 4
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer C Bealby
- Jockey N D Fehily
held up mid-division, effort 4f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
- Form 00-4
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
held up in touch, ridden over 5f out, weakened over 2f out
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer M Pitman
- Jockey C Llewellyn
held up in touch, ridden 4f out, one pace 2f out
- Form 6
- Age 4
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer J R Jenkins
- Jockey E Husband
pulled hard, held up towards rear, never a factor
- Form 0-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer D Caro
- Jockey T Scudamore
made all, pushed along 3f out, held up towards finish
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
held up towards rear, never dangerous
- Form 6U-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer B G Powell
- Jockey R Greene
chased winner until ridden and weakened 2f out
Red Genie
14- Form 34
- Age 4
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer N Mason
- Jockey Richard Guest
held up mid-division, headway 6f out, ridden and one pace 2f out (wore cheek pieces)
- Form 400
- Age 4
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Mrs S Lamyman
- Jockey D Kane
took keen hold in touch, ridden and weakened 4f out
- Form 03-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer C R Egerton
- Jockey Jimmy McCarthy
held up mid-division, outpaced over 6f out, stayed on 2f out, never able to challenge
In depth
Verdict
Definitely one in which to watch the market, though the TEAMtalk vote goes to Crafty Monkey. Mark Pitman has a great record in bumpers and he is sure to have him ready to run well first time out, though any market suppot would add further confidence. Of those with experience, Direction would be the pick after a comfortable bumper success at Market Rasen in March. Charlie Pickle will benefit from his recent second at Huntigdon and should improve, as should both Red Genie and Nicely Presented, who have been handled patiently so far. Brendan Powell also likes this sort of contest and so Marcus William should be watched for any market interest.