February 02 / 13.40 Fakenham

13.40

Good

Little Snoring Conditional Jockeys’ Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 2m 7f 95y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Little Snoring Conditional Jockeys’ Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.10
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 006-0

Last run: 97 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at huge odds in three Irish maiden hurdles last February and always towards rear on stable/handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in October; still very unexposed, though, and worth a glance in the betting; upped in trip and fitted with tongue-tie/cheekpieces here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

1st May 2023

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Warwick

Dev Of Tara

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

prominent, ridden before 2 out, weakened approaching last

5/1

3rd

1

21st Mar 2023

Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Market Rasen

Dev Of Tara

12st 0lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Olly Murphy

Has run well since cheekpieces were tried on last two starts, winning at Fakenham (2m7f, good) and finishing a close third off the same mark at Southwell (3m2f, good); up 8lb and not sure to run as well on this softer ground with no cheekpieces.

6/4

25/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 50789

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won Irish point last March but safely held off lowly marks in first two handicap hurdles (2m/2m3f); needs combination of new trip and first-time cheekpieces/tongue-tie to enable significant improvement.
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Verdict Starting price

5

18th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

13:55 Southwell

Ya Know Yaseff

10st 11lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Hit the ground running when first tried in blinkers, winning twice (2m7f, good; 3m2f, good to soft); patchy since but two runs back she was runner-up on soft at Wincanton (3m1f) and that brings her into it.

7/2

0

6

15th Jan 2024

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

13:37 Hereford

Ya Know Yaseff

10st 11lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Won twice when fitted with blinkers in September (2m7f/3m2f) and looked as good as ever when second at Wincanton (3m1f, soft) last month; not one to rely upon heavily but will be fine on today's ground and features prominently in calculations.

7/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: -24453

Last run: 4 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
0-15 over hurdles and has basically become disappointing but was placed off today's career-low mark at Fontwell (2m5f, good to soft) on Sunday and didn't run badly over C&D on New Year's Day.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

6th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:52 Plumpton

San Pedro

10st 13lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

prominent, not fluent 4 out, soon lost ground, struggling from 3 out

10/1

4th

5

6th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:52 Plumpton

San Pedro

10st 13lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

prominent, not fluent 4 out, soon lost ground

10/1

Form: P587-0

Last run: 77 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all five hurdle starts, most recently when beaten about 39l in soft-ground Newcastle handicap in November (2m7f); ought to be better suited by today's quicker ground, though, and has finished second (albeit off lowly marks) three times on the AW this winter; not ruled out.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(5)

24th Apr 2023

Good

2m 5f 139y

Class 6

16:10 Pontefract

Smart Boyo

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Philip Kirby

Just one win from his 26 starts across both codes but he kept on to go very close over hurdles at Ayr (2m4f, good) last month and has posted fair efforts on the Flat (2m, AW) the last twice; he's an each-way possible.

13/2

5th

7

(1)

18th Apr 2023

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Smart Boyo

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Philip Kirby

took keen hold early, midfield, pushed along and some headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

4/1

4th

2

(5)

27th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Smart Boyo

9st 5lb

J: Madi Patzelt

T: Philip Kirby

Strong traveller who doesn't always find a lot and has only won once (this time last year in first-time blinkers); has been in good form over hurdles, however, and has been found the right race under a 7lb claimer.

2/1

Form: 646222

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
0-10 over hurdles but runner-up three consecutive times since upped to staying trips in November; succumbed only to a strong-finisher at Ffos Las (2m6f, heavy) last time and seems versatile regarding ground; respected.
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7

20th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

16:50 Ffos Las

Shesupincourt

10st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Ryan Potter

Losing run is mounting up, as are a string of big defeats; has won over hurdles and fences but she needs to get back on track.

7/1

4th

7

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

18:50 Fontwell

Shesupincourt

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Ryan Potter

2-31 over hurdles (soft/heavy) but the losing run is mounting up, as are a string of big defeats; the latest of those came at Hereford just eight days ago and she's out of the weights again.

12/1

7th

7

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

16:57 Hereford

Shesupincourt

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Ryan Potter

Won twice over hurdles in 2023 (about 2m7f) and once over fences (2m4f) in Feburary 2025, all in the mud; beaten at least 20l on all completions this season, she's opposable despite her fall in the weights.

16/1

Form: 457P-9

Last run: 34 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on handicap debut a year ago (2m4f) and beaten about 51l when back in action in December (2m3f); has a lot more to prove than some but tries a new trip today and ought to be suited by the forecast good ground.
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9th

6

2nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 118y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Ailes DAmour

11st 6lb

J: William Kennedy

T: Ian Williams

Below best two starts ago but off the mark at Doncaster previously (3m2f, good) and he didn't do much wrong at Sedgefield last week (3m3f, soft) when chasing home one who has recaptured form of late; fair claims if fitting cheekpieces helps.

9/1

2nd

2

23rd Mar 2023

Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:00 Sedgefield

Ailes DAmour

11st 13lb

J: William Kennedy

T: Ian Williams

Disappointing last time but could well bounce back; showed he stays well at Warwick (3m2f, good) on penultimate start, opening his account, and remains unexposed beyond 3m.

4/1

4th

4

3rd Mar 2023

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Ailes DAmour

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

Having dropped down the weights he attracted market support and returned to form to win a conditionals'/amateurs' handicap at Warwick (3m2f, good) last week; had something to spare and escapes a penalty; strong claims.

7/4

Form: 33-4PP BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far over fences here on seasonal debut in October but ran very poorly in two subsequent chases (cheekpieces added last time); now switches back to hurdling with first-time visor tried; leap of faith required to support him.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 38y

Class 5

16:35 Fakenham

Another Mystery

10st 11lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah Humphrey

Runner-up over hurdles here (2m4f, good; first-time blinkers) on latest rules start last June and competes off a 10lb lower mark today, but his chasing strike-rate is 0-11 and this year's point form is uninspiring.

8/1

2nd

1

1st Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

17:05 Fakenham

Another Mystery

12st 0lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah Humphrey

Hasn't been pulling up any trees in his recent chases following a lengthy absence but he is 2-6 over hurdles and well handicapped should the new blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) have some impact.

4/1

2nd

1

1st Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

17:05 Fakenham

Another Mystery

12st 0lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah Humphrey

Hasn't been pulling up any trees in his recent chases following a lengthy absence but he is 2-6 over hurdles and well handicapped should the new blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) have some impact.

4/1

Form: 00-513 CD BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Opened account with C&D win in November (good to soft) and posted another good effort when close third at Uttoxeter (2m7f, heavy) in December, where a last-flight error may have cost him victory; not sure to be suited by today's faster ground but still a major player.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

16th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

18:50 Uttoxeter

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10st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Dual C&D winner; only win last season was a walkover in a chase; went back hurdling after that and took time to find his form, but sound placed efforts on last two starts, latest when third at Haydock in March (3m, good; first run after a wind op) when Super Survivor was well behind in eighth; chance.

11/4

3rd

8

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

14:46 Haydock

Secret Trix

10st 8lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

6-26 over hurdles, including a win with first-time cheekpieces in this race in 2024 (soft) and he is 1lb lower today; ridden by 7lb claimer last four outings, with a big return to some form on latest (second at Market Rasen) and that has been followed by his second wind operation; cheekpieces (absent on last four starts) return; too well handicapped to be ignored.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2044UP

Last run: 72 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Unseated rider at third fence on stable/chase debut in November (wore cheekpieces) and ran poorly when back over hurdles a week later (first-time visor); returns from ten-week break on workable mark and with conditions suitable but needs to prove his wellbeing; no headgear today.
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8

12th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

14:18 Hereford

Release The Kraken

10st 6lb

J: James Best

T: Martin Keighley

jumped left on occasions, prominent, pecked on landing 5th, lost position and reminder 10th, dropped to rear 11th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out (usual 3 out)

10/1

7th

10

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

12:30 Catterick

Release The Kraken

10st 4lb

J: Mr Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

led, headed before 3rd

14/1

7th

10

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

12:30 Catterick

Release The Kraken

10st 4lb

J: Mr Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

led, headed before 3rd

14/1

Form: 3/P90

Last run: 59 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Placed in good Irish point in December 2019 and also in Plumpton bumper on rules debut a year later but, following another long absence, showed no significant promise in three maiden/novice hurdles in late 2022 (2m-2m3f); makes handicap debut from a lowly mark but considered only if lively in the betting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

2nd Feb 2023

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

13:40 Fakenham

Honest Oscar

10st 4lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Andy Irvine

Placed in good Irish point in December 2019 and also in Plumpton bumper on rules debut a year later but, following another long absence, showed no significant promise in three maiden/novice hurdles in late 2022 (2m-2m3f); makes handicap debut from a lowly mark but considered only if lively in the betting.

33/1

16th

7

5th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Lingfield

Honest Oscar

11st 4lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Andy Irvine

Third in a point and a bumper; long absence before her two runs over hurdles last month and she did not show much.

100/1

9th

3

24th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 4

15:05 Lingfield

Honest Oscar

11st 2lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Andy Irvine

Displayed some ability in a point/bumper but she returned from a long absence at Sandown (hurdle debut) recently and was pulled up at 100-1.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £33.00
Straight Forecast £30.03
Tricast £62.80
Trifecta £102.90

Selections

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WEST COUNTRY:

Shesupincourt

TOPSPEED:

Release The Kraken

Telegraph:

San Pedro

RP Ratings:

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