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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3rd

6

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

20:06 Stratford

Mayday Games

11st 6lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Shaun Lycett

Opened account over C&D (good) on stable debut in June, readily drawing 7l clear; might still have more to offer for his new trainer but was safely held when favourite at Uttoxeter last month; needs to bounce back.

11/2

7th

5

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:40 Uttoxeter

Mayday Games

11st 8lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Shaun Lycett

Off eight months and much improved for his new yard with an easy first success in 2m handicap hurdle at Stratford last month; up 7lb but not taken lightly.

4/1

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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6

4th Sep 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 4

16:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Limerick Leader

11st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nick Scholfield

Went close on stable debut at Southwell (3m, good; first-time blinkers) in June but has not been in quite the same form on any of three subsequent outings; has tongue-tie refitted; needs to up his game.

12/1

4th

3

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:30 Newton Abbot

Limerick Leader

11st 10lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Nick Scholfield

Just 1-18 over fences but generally consistent and has plenty of placed efforts to his name; below par on his last two starts (2m5f here) and now tackles his longest trip to date, though he stays 3m; remains on a tough-looking mark and others appeal more for the win.

7/4

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

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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3rd

2

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 135y

Class 5

17:50 Fontwell

Edgewell

12st 0lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Nick Scholfield

Four good-ground chase wins this year, the latest from the front at Worcester (2m7f) last month; didn't fire at Perth a fortnight ago, though, and needs to kick on again to overcome this mark.

13/2

6th

4

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Edgewell

11st 10lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Nick Scholfield

Made all for clearcut success at Worcester (2m7f,) last month and has now won four good-ground chases this year; should also be suited by this right-handed track but latest 6lb rise might leave him vulnerable.

11/4

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