January 21 / 12.20 Fakenham

12.20

Good To Soft

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  • 2m 4f 1y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

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Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to complete all three maiden points when owner-trained last year and makes rules debut after 280-day absence; can only be watched.
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11

11th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

13:38 Huntingdon

Dusky Spyglass

11st 0lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Mike Murphy

Has offered little in a trio of runs over hurdles, a remote fourth in 2m6f novice at Stratford nine months ago when last seen; she needs to take a major step forward on her return/handicap debut.

66/1

5

18th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

14:20 Stratford

Dusky Spyglass

10st 10lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Mike Murphy

Not disgraced when fifth of seven against other mares on recent stable debut at Fontwell (2m5f, good; first-time hood) but needs significant further improvement here.

50/1

Form: 1-434 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Won 15-runner Cheltenham bumper pretty comfortably last April (good ground) and was placed in a Listed race there (soft) in November; managed only fourth when favourite for hurdling debut at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) on Boxing Day but can do better and remains a good prospect.
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4

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

16:05 Carlisle

Micks Jet

11st 11lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Bumper/hurdle winner who completed the set in a 2m3f Wetherby handicap chase (good to soft) last winter; not seen since a below-par third over fences at Market Rasen last April; lower mark back hurdling but got to be a chance she'll need this after nearly a year off.

14/1

3rd

1

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

14:35 Market Rasen

Micks Jet

12st 0lb

J: Mr Shay Halton

T: Philip Kirby

In the frame five consecutive times since switched to chasing this year, most notably when winning by 18l in first-time cheekpieces at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) in January; should also be suited by today's trip-and-ground combination; likely contender again.

7/2

Form: 5-44

Last run: 200 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed only minor promise in three good-ground bumpers for Dan Skelton last year; ought to be suited by today's step up in trip but significant improvement is required on this stable/hurdle debut.
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7

25th Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

14:35 Huntingdon

Most Agreeable

11st 3lb

J: James Best

T: Caroline Fryer

towards rear, lost touch 7th, pulled up before 2 out

66/1

Form: 364

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Second in a point bumper last April and also displayed significant ability in two subsequent rules bumpers (good/soft); just a respectable fourth of seven on last month's hurdle debut at Wincanton (2m5f, heavy) but might get closer to the target on the less-testing ground here.
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2

27th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:08 Cartmel

Musique De Fee

12st 0lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Mickey Bowen

Second here on Saturday and third on Monday in first-time blinkers, though she was some 22l off the winner; opposable should she run yet again.

11/2

3rd

7

25th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:23 Cartmel

Musique De Fee

11st 4lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Mickey Bowen

Started off for this stable with two laboured efforts but runner-up twice this month, more recently in C&D mares' race (good; in cheekpieces) on Saturday; will warrant consideration if she makes a quick reappearance in first-time blinkers.

7/1

2nd

2

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

14:43 Cartmel

Musique De Fee

11st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

2l third in this race (good) last year for Georgina Nicholls when undone by two late mistakes, only to land a C&D Class 2 two days later (good to soft) off the same mark as today's; easily her best effort for new connections at Hereford latest (3m2f, good), and her turn is possibly nearing.

3/1

Form: 2-2432 BF

Last run: 87 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
0-13 over hurdles in Ireland but was largely consistent at a fair level in maidens last year, making the frame on seven of her eight appearances; will be suited by today's trip/ground and ought to play a leading role on debut for Olly Murphy.
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3

17th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:15 Southwell

Roccos Inspiration

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Olly Murphy

Record is only 1-21 and her handicap form is unconvincing; however, last two efforts (2m4f) suggest this combination of new trip and new headgear may help.

9/2

6th

2

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:05 Sedgefield

Roccos Inspiration

11st 11lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

in rear, bumped 5th

7/2

6th

2

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:05 Sedgefield

Roccos Inspiration

11st 11lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

in rear, bumped 5th

7/2

Form: P-P74

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Second in an Irish point in 2022 but showed no promise on her three hurdling starts last year and also struggled when tried over fences in November.
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7

7th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 5

15:15 Fakenham

Stop This Train

10st 2lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Sarah Humphrey

soon prominent, not fluent 11th, joined leader 12th, disputed lead before 3 out, lost position 2 out

12/1

7

7th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 5

15:15 Fakenham

Stop This Train

10st 2lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Sarah Humphrey

soon prominent, not fluent 11th, disputed lead from 12th, lost position 2 out, weakened quickly on turn after 2 out, fell heavily last

12/1

5th

7

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

12:35 Huntingdon

Stop This Train

10st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sarah Humphrey

jumped left on occasions, prominent, led 2nd, disputed lead 10th, headed 13th, weakened 5 out, pulled up just after 2 out

7/1

Form: P

Last run: 62 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Won a soft-ground claimer on the Flat in France last summer but was pulled up (albeit on heavy ground) on stable/hurdle debut in November and also struggled on both subsequent AW starts.
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10

14th Feb 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

14:38 Fakenham

Bubblecraft

10st 2lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Michael Wigham

Flat winner in France in summer 2023 but yet to show any worthwhile form on the Flat or over hurdles in Britain and is 23lb out of the weights for this handicap hurdle debut; sports first-time blinkers.

33/1

13

28th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

16:25 Uttoxeter

Bubblecraft

10st 7lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Michael Wigham

Won on the Flat in France last summer but has struggled over hurdles and on the Flat since switching to current stable in the autumn.

100/1

10th

2

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6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Leicester

Bubblecraft

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

Won on soft ground in France last summer (11.5f) but has struggled on the AW and over hurdles since joining current stable in the autumn; urgently needs to prove some ability remains.

25/1

Verdict

Another chance is given to MICKS JET, who was somewhat disappointing when only fourth on last month’s hurdling debut at Wetherby but has strong claims if judged on her useful bumper form. Olly Murphy’s new recruit Roccos Inspiration was consistent in Irish maiden hurdles last year and is the main danger.[Chris Wilson]