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Date published: January 19, 2026
Horse Racing Tips For Fakenham Racecourse
Today's betting tips for races taking place at Fakenham Racecourse. Includes the latest weather & going reports, course maps, contact & address details and more.
Fakenham Racecourse is located in the Norfolk countryside with Charles, Prince of Wales being patron.
Racing has taken place at the current course in Fakenham, which is the only jumps course in the county, since 1905 and was originally known as West Norfolk Hunt before it was rebranded to Fakenham Racecourse in 1964.
The venue also hosts a caravan & camping site which operates throughout the entire year and with the course being just 10 minutes from the town centre, it’s in a great location to draw in the crowds.
It’s hasn’t got the busiest schedule with hosting just six fixtures annually.
The number of racing fixtures at Fakenham is relatively low when compared to the likes of Aintree, Doncaster Racecourse, and Ascot. There are just six fixtures a year but there are still some top-class races to get stuck into such as the Fakenham Silver Cup, the National Hunt Novices’ Chase, and the Fakenham Mares’ Handicap Hurdle.
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Our racing tips are usually published by 9am each day. If you are looking for tips for Saturday’s racing at Fakenham, please head back to this page on Saturday mornings when racing is taking place at the course to find the latest betting tips.
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Fakenham Racecourse is left-handed and square in shape with a circumference of around 1 mile.
It is the tightest jumps track in the country. The chase course is located on the outside of the hurdle course with six fences to be jumped per circuit. There are short run-ins on both of the courses and turns are very sharp.
Fakenham Racecourse Weather
Weather forecast for Fakenham for the next 3 days
| Date | Rain | Temperature | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19/Jan/2026 | 3.03mm | 6.9°C | 14.3mph |
| 20/Jan/2026 | 0.97mm | 6.8°C | 20.6mph |
| 21/Jan/2026 | 4.82mm | 6°C | 19.9mph |
Only six fixtures take place at Fakenham Racecourse throughout the year with the main race being the Fakenham Silver Cup.
The Silver Cup is a Class 3 hurdle race and takes place at the Spring Festival in March. It’s run over a distance of two miles and has a prize fund of £20,000.
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Although not many races take place at Fakenham throughout the year, when you do bet on one of the races, you want to ensure you’re getting the biggest returns possible should your bets win.
In order to get the biggest returns, you have to place your bets at the best prices.
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Fakenham Racecourse Info
Racecourse address and general information
| Address | Fakenham NR21 7NY |
| Website | www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk |
| Phone | 01328 862388 |
| Nearest Train Station | Kings Lynn |
| Nearest Airport | Norwich Airport |
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