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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1st

3

16th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

14:40 Stratford

Mayday Games

11st 8lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Shaun Lycett

Nine-race maiden who had a poor record for Clare Ellam last year (four runs); makes debut for latest new stable (same owner) after 254-day absence; big leap of faith required to support him.

25/1

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

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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3rd

2

13th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

16:12 Newton Abbot

Limerick Leader

11st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nick Scholfield

Only one win from 18 runs over fences but he tends to run his race and has plenty of placed efforts to his name; below par when third off this mark over C&D last month and now wears a refitted tongue-tie; could quickly return to form.

7/4

3rd

3

23rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

19:50 Newton Abbot

Limerick Leader

11st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nick Scholfield

Won this race for Alison Thorpe a year ago (good ground; visored) and returned from layoff with close second for new stable at Southwell (3m, good; first-time blinkers) a fortnight ago; strong claims.

6/4

2nd

2

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell

Limerick Leader

11st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nick Scholfield

In good form for Alison Thorpe in early part of last season, notably when winning at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good); yet fully to convince stamina-wise at around 3m and has fitness to prove on this stable debut (same owners) but Sean Bowen (who has won on him before) is booked; swaps visor for first-time blinkers.

7/2

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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1st

7

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Worcester

Edgewell

10st 8lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Nick Scholfield

Logged a third chase win this year when keeping on well at Newton Abbot last month (3m2f, good); at least one race per month since November speaks to his resilience, but it's noticeable that he's been kept to sharp tracks since pulling up at Exeter eight months ago.

5/2

1st

2

23rd Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

20:50 Newton Abbot

Edgewell

11st 8lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Nick Scholfield

Suffered dip in form after pair of 3m1f Hereford wins towards end of last season but seemed to run well when third of four at Fontwell (3m2f, good; headgear switched) a fortnight ago and is now 2lb below his last winning mark; enters calculations.

7/1

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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1st

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:

Edgewell

Daily Mail:

Edgewell

Daily Mirror:

Edgewell

The Sun:

Edgewell

Daily Record:

Edgewell

WEST COUNTRY:

Mersey Street

Telegraph:

Mersey Street

D Express:

Mersey Street

The Star:

Mersey Street