14:25 Fakenham

Friday 18 October 2019

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Sky Sports Racing Supports Air Ambulances Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 14:25 | Winning time: 5m 12.11s

Late Night Lily¹³⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: Bridget Andrews| T: D Skelton| OR: 120| BF| D

13/2

Prolific winner in 2016 but losing run continues to build up and return to this longer trip recently hasn't brought any improvement. The form of her most recent second in June has taken a few knocks since but this is a drop in grade.

Form: 2/760-F2

Amanto^p,t⁵⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-10| J: James Bowen| T: A Stronge| OR: 118

22/1

Long standing maiden over hurdles though one of his better efforts when third over C&D in January on only previous visit here. Fit from the Flat and interesting jockey booking.

Form: 33/3433-

Curious Carlos²¹

Age: 10| Weight: 11-9| J: Jack Tudor⁽⁷⁾| T: P & M Bowen| OR: 117| D

8/1

Disappointing this year but much better effort when third in stronger contest at Worcester last time and though not certain to build on that, a similar run would put him in the mix.

Form: 476-4P3

Hillary John²⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-7| J: L P Aspell| T: S Curran| OR: 115

33/1

Won a maiden hurdle at Downpatrick in June 2018 but very disappointing in two runs for Warren Greatrex and no better on debut for this yard last month. Plenty to prove now.

Form: 4/117P-8

Haafapiece⁸⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: Kielan Woods| T: Mrs P Sly| OR: 115| BF

4/1

Similar level of form in four runs this summer up to 2m2f. Now tries this trip for the first time and it needs to bring about improvement if he is to add to his sole win over hurdles over a year ago.

Form: 44-5423

Smart Getaway^p1⁴⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-2| J: Aidan Coleman| T: O Murphy| OR: 110| BF| D

7/1

Off the mark on debut for this stable in July over this trip but beaten twice at shore odds since. Now wears cheek pieces for handicap debut which could bring about improvement.

Form: 4/32-122

Trapper Peak¹⁷

Age: 10| Weight: 11-1| J: Billy Garritty⁽⁵⁾| T: Justin Landy| OR: 109| C| D

7/4

Two wins for Stef Keniry early in the year and completed the hat-trick on first run for this yard at Southwell this month after a break. This represents a jump in class but in fine form so dangerous to dismiss.

Form: 86/411-1

Todd^p⁶²

Age: 9| Weight: 10-12| J: Callum McKinnes⁽⁷⁾| T: O Murphy| OR: 106| CD

7/1

May have found the ground too deep when beaten at Perth last time but excellent course record here having reached the frame on all six visits so needs consideration back at favourite venue.

Form: 125-833

Megabucks⁶⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 10-11| J: Daniel Hiskett⁽³⁾| T: Miss N L-Beavis| OR: 105

12/1

Didn't show a great deal for Gavin Cromwell though showed a bit more on first run for current trainer at Worcester in August though needs to step up again on that.

Form: 2/7-6704

Forecasts

Trapper Peak (7/4), Haafapiece (4/1), Late Night Lily (13/2), Smart Getaway (7/1), Todd (7/1), Curious Carlos (8/1), Megabucks (12/1), Amanto (22/1), Hillary John (33/1)

A tricky contest and it may be worth giving a chance to AMANTO to get off the mark in this sphere having ran well at the track last winter and comes here fit from the Flat. Smart Getaway hasn't built on her novice win in the summer but may do better now handicapping while the slight drop in grade could see a better effort from top weight Late Night Lily.