February 14 / 15.08 Fakenham

15.08

Good

Hoof & Holler Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3432.65
  • 2m 7f 95y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Hoof & Holler Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sleet

Form: 8-4P0P

Last run: 6 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden who was pulled up when 66-1 for stable/handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) on Saturday; tries a new trip here.
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1

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

17:48 Fontwell

Mayday Games

11st 12lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Clare Ellam

Not fully exposed after only seven starts but was pulled up on consecutive appearances for this new stable in February (2m4f/2m7f) and returns from 196-day break with lots to prove.

50/1

1

14th Feb 2025

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

15:08 Fakenham

Mayday Games

12st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Clare Ellam

Ex-Irish maiden who was pulled up when 66-1 for stable/handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) on Saturday; tries a new trip here.

50/1

1

8th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

16:33 Uttoxeter

Mayday Games

12st 0lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Clare Ellam

Lightly raced ex-Irish gelding who was outclassed in a maiden on final run last summer but pulled up in a handicap before that; looks on a harsh mark.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: U47251

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Well beaten over hurdles on stable debut in December but bounced back to form with 14l win over fences at Fontwell (2m5f, heavy; refitted cheekpieces) last month; can't be relied upon heavily but remains well handicapped over hurdles and will be fine on today's much faster ground.
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8

19th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

17:00 Market Rasen

Fame And Fun

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Has returned from a break in good order and gave an in-form rival a right fright at Worcester (2m7f, good); won't mind rain.

11/2

8

2nd Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Worcester

Fame And Fun

10st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Encouraging third after a three-month break at Stratford (2m7f, good) last month; looks the type to be at his best in the summer and holds sound claims.

5/1

6

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

16:30 Stratford

Fame And Fun

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Won modest chase at Fontwell (2m5f, heavy) in January and is also suited by much faster ground but has become very inconsistent in recent years; others in this line-up have much more appealing profiles.

12/1

Form: P41443

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Made all at Perth (2m4f, good) for Olly Murphy in September and has made the frame on all three starts for new stable (2m3f-2m5f); has stamina to prove today but ought to give another good account.
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5

4th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 65y

Class 4

18:30 Sedgefield

Limerick Leader

11st 3lb

J: James Bowen

T: Alison Thorpe

Incredibly consistent on his last four starts, three seconds and a win (all on good between 2m3f and 2m5f) returning an RPR of 100 each time; had course form over hurdles for previous connections and he's a player once again from an unchanged mark.

6/4

2nd

9

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

17:35 Newton Abbot

Limerick Leader

10st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Alison Thorpe

In good form over C&D this summer since the visor returned, just denied on his June reappearance then going one better 20 days later, and matched those efforts when down in trip and runner-up at Stratford (2m3f) last month off this mark; likely to run well again.

13/2

Form: 961621 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won over fences in the autumn and took form to whole new level when scoring in good style over hurdles at Southwell (3m, good to soft; front pair well clear) 11 days ago; carries 7lb penalty here but is due to go up by that amount anyway; commands respect in current mood.
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20th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 5

15:00 Warwick

Edgewell

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Nick Scholfield

Landed back-to-back wins at Hereford over 3m1f on good this spring; found out in a higher grade twice since but back at his winning level and should run his race.

13/2

3rd

6

5th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

17:42 Hereford

Edgewell

10st 8lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Nick Scholfield

Record of 3-13 over fences; 2-2 over C&D, namely good-ground wins this spring; below par at Fontwell in hat-trick attempt but has possibilities back here; admittedly yet to score above Class 5.

13/2

4th

6

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

17:45 Fontwell

Edgewell

10st 12lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Nick Scholfield

8yo who has been resurgent with wins at Hereford (3m1f, good) in his last two starts; 3lb higher than last time but he stayed on strongly to beat a clear second and remains well handicapped on his best form; key player.

100/30

Form: 942P41 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Came good over hurdles at 11th attempt, making all over C&D (good) last month; had less than 2l in hand at the line but he dominated that race throughout and is probably still well treated after a 3lb rise.
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7

6th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

19:42 Fontwell

Mersey Street

10st 13lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won at Sedgefield (2m3f, good to soft) in February and was runner-up on his return visit over 2m5f two weeks later; looks interesting on that form but he needs to bounce back from a heavy defeat at Carlisle in March.

12/1

7th

13

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

16:27 Carlisle

Mersey Street

10st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Sound performances (won then good second) at Sedgefield last month, while leaving the impression this return to a right-handed track will prove ideal; may still have more to offer over fences; in the mix.

10/1

2nd

3

19th Feb 2026

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

16:17 Sedgefield

Mersey Street

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Decisive winner over 2m3f here last time (good to soft); this longer trip will suit (has won over 3m1f) and should go well despite 6lb rise.

13/8

Form: U8P-66

Last run: 74 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Made some late headway and was not beaten far when sixth at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft) in December but is yet to be placed after 12 hurdle starts and competes from 6lb out of the weights here.
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4

1st Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

15:00 Fakenham

One Man Party

10st 8lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: David Bridgwater

Runner-up over C&D (good) off 2lb higher in February and reverts to hurdling after two respectable chase runs this spring; probably won't be far away but overall strike-rate now stands at 0-18 and others in this line-up appeal more.

10/1

4

1st Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

15:00 Fakenham

One Man Party

10st 8lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: David Bridgwater

Runner-up over C&D (good) off 2lb higher in February and reverts to hurdling after two respectable chase runs this spring; probably won't be far away but overall strike-rate now stands at 0-18 and others in this line-up appeal more.

10/1

4th

6

7th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

19:40 Fontwell

One Man Party

10st 2lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: David Bridgwater

Maiden hurdler; beaten about 10l and 14l in his two chases, latterly a never-dangerous third at Huntingdon when behind Getupearly; opposable.

11/1

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Edgewell

POSTDATA:

Mersey Street

The Guardian:

Fame And Fun

RP RATINGS:

Edgewell

The Times:

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Daily Mail:

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Daily Mirror:

Edgewell

The Sun:

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Daily Record:

Edgewell

WEST COUNTRY:

Mersey Street

Telegraph:

Mersey Street

D Express:

Mersey Street

The Star:

Mersey Street