Fakenham Race 6 - Fakenham Silver Cup Handicap Hurdle
TAPLEY (3) is the narrow selection in a tight knit handicap. Goes back hurdling here after a spell chasing. An honest frontrunner who was successful providing his sole visit to this venue. Tops the shortlist. BLUEGRASS (1) has been a little inconsistent this term. This multiple course winner sports first time blinkers. Worthy of respect. NAP HAND (2) could be fitter this occasion following a recent spin on the flat. Disappointed as favourite when last hurdling though was progressing well prior. Will be in contention. MORNING MAYHEM (7) was victorious here two starts back. This race might be fiercer. Can still be considered.

Jockey: Charlie Hammond
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Freshened for 36 days. Last outing finished fourth in a small field at Doncaster on February 5 over 3900m, slow track; 27 len behind Huffin An A Puffin with 72kg at $7. The run before made ground from midfield; finished third of 10 runners at Taunton on January 8 over 3800m, 3 len behind Brave Knight carrying 74.5kg at $29. Has been racing well. Must be a chance.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 05/02/2026 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,420.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Soft | Charlie Hammond | 72kg | 5:16.10 | 1-5-4 | 0 |
| 27.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/01/2026 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,860.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good | Harry Reed | 74.5kg | 4:52.25 | 6-2-3 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $29.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/12/2025 | 19 | HDLE HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Soft | Charlie Hammond | 75.5kg | 3:50.10 | 5-6-8 | 0 |
| 16.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/5 | 18/11/2025 | 31 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $19,420.00 | Lingfield | 3922m | Good Soft | Charlie Hammond | 75.5kg | 4:54.37 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/10/2025 | 16 | HCP HDLE 3U | $27,220.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good Soft | Charlie Hammond | 74.5kg | 4:06.65 | 4-7-7 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 02/10/2025 | 166 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,820.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | Charlie Hammond | 75kg | 3:45.00 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 6/7 | 19/04/2025 | 36 | HCP HDLE 4U | $71,780.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Good | Fergus Gillard | 71.5kg | 3:43.50 | 3-7-6 | 0 |
| 19.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/03/2025 | 13 | HCP HDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Charlie Hammond | 74kg | 3:55.19 | 3-4-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.38 |
| 2/10 | 01/03/2025 | 59 | HCP HDLE 4U | $21,780.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Charlie Hammond | 75kg | 3:53.33 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 99/8 | 01/01/2025 | 24 | HCP HDLE 4U | $64,580.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | Good Soft | Charlie Hammond | 74kg | 5:18.05 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 08/12/2024 | 19 | HCP HDLE 3U | $27,680.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | Soft | Charlie Hammond | 67.5kg | 3:54.98 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after four months finished fourth of 9 starters at Kempton Park All Weather on February 18 over 2200m, 2.75 len behind Hamlet's Night carrying 60.5kg at $21. Previously second-up finished third in a small field at Windsor on June 2 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Westridge carrying 61kg at $3. Fitter for run. Appeals back over the jumps and is among the each-way hopes.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 18/02/2026 | 121 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Luke Catton | 60.5kg | 2:18.85 | 8-7-4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/10/2025 | 29 | HCP HDLE 3U | $22,990.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 74.5kg | 3:52.07 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $2.75 |
| 2/5 | 21/09/2025 | 36 | HCP HDLE 3U | $43,240.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good | Tom Cannon | 70.5kg | 3:35.77 | 4-4-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.63 |
| 2/7 | 16/08/2025 | 27 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 73kg | 4:15.52 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.22 |
| 1/8 | 20/07/2025 | 22 | HDLE 4U | $19,960.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good | Tom Cannon | 70kg | 3:58.80 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.73 |
| 5/6 | 28/06/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $46,130.00 | York | 2787m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 64kg | 3:00.98 | 4-3-5 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/5 | 02/06/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $19,930.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 2:11.54 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 7/14 | 16/05/2025 | 76 | HCP 4U | $64,580.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Luke Morris | 60.5kg | 2:02.86 | 11-9-7 | 12 |
| 9.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/03/2025 | 37 | HCP HDLE 4U | $29,950.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Philip Armson | 74kg | 4:13.60 | 5-4-5 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/01/2025 | 28 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,300.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 73.5kg | 4:00.10 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 26/12/2024 | 33 | HDLE MDN 4U | $40,590.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Tom Cannon | 71.5kg | 3:56.00 | 6-4-3 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Isabelle Ryder
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after three months. Finished off last preparation 2 of 10 starters at Kempton Park December 26 over 4100m, 0.8 len behind Barlovento with 68.5kg at $23. Previously first up; 3 in a small field at Plumpton October 20 over 3200m, 9 len behind Nardaran carrying 74.5kg at $2.90. Expecting another strong performance today.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 26/12/2025 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good | Charlie Deutsch | 68.5kg | 4:59.21 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/11/2025 | 8 | STPLE HCP 4U | $23,160.00 | Doncaster | 3822m | Good Soft | Isabelle Ryder | 67.5kg | 4:51.40 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $2.63 |
| 1/8 | 20/11/2025 | 12 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,870.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good | Isabelle Ryder | 73kg | 5:02.10 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $2.25 |
| 2/6 | 08/11/2025 | 19 | STPLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good | Isabelle Ryder | 65.5kg | 4:55.46 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 20/10/2025 | 163 | HCP HDLE 3U | $22,990.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 74.5kg | 3:52.07 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $2.88 |
| 6/16 | 10/05/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $147,600.00 | Haydock Park | 3149m | Good | Sean Bowen | 67kg | 3:38.79 | 3-6-6 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/11 | 22/04/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Elizabeth Gale | 73kg | 3:49.00 | 1-3-5 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/17 | 04/04/2025 | 27 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $92,250.00 | Aintree | 3312m | Good | Elizabeth Gale | 64.5kg | 3:58.02 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $51.00 |
| 12/17 | 08/03/2025 | 14 | HCP HDLE 4U | $196,880.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Elizabeth Gale | 61kg | 4:00.00 | 7-9-12 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $67.00 |
| 10/12 | 22/02/2025 | 58 | HCP HDLE 4U | $36,900.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good Soft | Charlie Hammond | 70.5kg | 5:24.60 | 11-9-10 | 0 |
| 33.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/12/2024 | 15 | HCP CHSE 4U | $46,130.00 | Kempton Park | 4124m | Good | Charlie Deutsch | 70kg | 5:07.50 | 6-4-5 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Rian Corcoran
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 44 day let-up. Last outing raced on the pace prior to fading finished sixth of 7 runners at Dundalk All Weather on January 28 over 2112m, 7 len behind The Real Screamer with 62kg at $2.90. Run before ran on strong from last on the turn; finished third of 12 runners at Dundalk All Weather on January 9 over 2414m, 0.8 len behind Voice Of Reason carrying 59kg at $5. Big task ahead.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 28/01/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $24,590.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Declan Mcdonogh | 62kg | 2:16.66 | - | 3 |
| 7.5L | $2.88 |
| 3/12 | 09/01/2026 | 27 | APP HCP 4U | $24,590.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Julian Pietropaolo | 59kg | 2:39.26 | - | 11 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/12/2025 | 17 | JHDLE 3 | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good Soft | Richard Deegan | 71.5kg | 4:03.97 | 6-7-8 | 0 |
| 43.5L | $29.00 |
| 1/14 | 26/11/2025 | 43 | MDN 3U | $22,700.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | 2:39.50 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 4/8 | 14/10/2025 | 46 | HDLE APP 3 | $23,410.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | GY | J J Slevin | 71.5kg | 4:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $2.38 |
| 1/7 | 29/08/2025 | 18 | HDLE 3 | $19,940.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good | D J Mullins | 69kg | 4:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $2.20 |
| 3/13 | 11/08/2025 | 24 | MHDLE 3 | $19,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 3419m | Good | J J Slevin | 70kg | 3:55.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.75 |
| 4/7 | 18/07/2025 | 21 | MHDLE 3 | $17,340.00 | Killarney | 3419m | YS | J J Slevin | 70kg | 4:17.10 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.20 |
| 10/16 | 27/06/2025 | 39 | APP HCP 3U | $49,270.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Good | Wayne Hassett | 54kg | 2:33.55 | - | 9 |
| 10.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/15 | 19/05/2025 | 10 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | Good | Scott Mccullagh | 62.5kg | 2:37.41 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/14 | 09/05/2025 | 23 | MDN 3 | $23,550.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | Good | Scott Mccullagh | 61kg | 2:09.54 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |

Jockey: C O'farrell
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fourth in a small field at Newcastle All Weather on February 24 over 2000m, 10 len behind Triple Double A carrying 57kg at $5. Race before finished second of 7 runners at Newcastle All Weather on January 31 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Zryan with 57.5kg at $15. Prepared to risk.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 24/02/2026 | 24 | HCP 4U | $18,290.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Sam James | 57kg | 2:11.77 | - | 5 |
| 10.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/01/2026 | 30 | APP HCP 4U | $33,400.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 57.5kg | 2:19.84 | 2-4-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/01/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $33,400.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 56kg | 2:11.97 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/12 | 13/12/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $16,970.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Jack Garritty | 63.5kg | 2:13.41 | 7-6-2 | 12 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/11/2025 | 27 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 77kg | 3:52.68 | 6-7-9 | 0 |
| 33.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/11/2025 | 15 | HCP HDLE 3U | $31,760.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 68.5kg | 3:48.06 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $10.00 |
| 10/12 | 17/10/2025 | 189 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Jack Garritty | 61.5kg | 2:12.08 | 4-3-10 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
| 10/12 | 11/04/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $33,210.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 67.5kg | 3:47.61 | 9-10-10 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/03/2025 | 57 | HCP JHDLE 4 | $60,600.00 | Musselburgh | 3520m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 72kg | 4:13.20 | 6-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/01/2025 | 27 | JHDLE 4 | $12,920.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Conor O'farrell | 73kg | 4:14.90 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 18.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/12/2024 | 27 | JHDLE 3 | $54,450.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 72kg | 4:01.18 | 7-6-5 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Jack Andrews
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Doncaster November 29 over 3300m. When resuming last campaign ran last at Market Rasen October 14 over 3320m, 31 len behind Indemnity with 71kg at $10. Expect he will not threaten.
Last Starts 103 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/7 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Soft | Jack Andrews | 70.5kg | 4:08.63 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/11/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 3U | $31,760.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Jack Andrews | 66.5kg | 3:48.06 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $19.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/10/2025 | 451 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,610.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | Good | Paul O'brien | 71kg | 4:14.00 | 4-7-7 | 0 |
| 31.3L | $10.00 |
| 11/17 | 20/07/2024 | 32 | HDLE HCP 3U | $108,900.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Paul O'brien | 70.5kg | 4:00.00 | 5-8-7-8-9-10-10 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 18/06/2024 | 62 | HDLE HCP 4U | $22,960.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good | Paul O'brien | 74.5kg | 3:52.46 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $5.00 |
| 9/18 | 17/04/2024 | 26 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good | Jack Andrews | 69.5kg | 4:00.59 | 10-7-9 | 0 |
| 21.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/14 | 22/03/2024 | 314 | HCP HDLE 4U | $28,870.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Good Soft | A Stevens | 75.5kg | 3:59.13 | 8-6-5 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/17 | 13/05/2023 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Good | Alex Edwards | 66kg | 3:44.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $34.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/04/2023 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,000.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 72kg | 3:54.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 99/13 | 08/04/2023 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $92,250.00 | Haydock Park | 3149m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 71kg | 3:41.62 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/03/2023 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $44,720.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | Soft | Bradley Harris | 73.5kg | 4:04.11 | - | 0 |
| 16.4L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Caoilin Quinn
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Last outing finished third in a small field at Ffos Las on February 20 over 3200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Timeforarum carrying 77kg at $1.60. Start before favourite; raced just off the speed and boxed to post a big 4.5 len win. This track on February 13 over 3200m on rain affected going defeating Risk It All carrying 76kg at $1.70 in a hurdle. Rates well. Finds a nice assignment.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Heavy | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 77kg | 4:12.34 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $1.57 |
| 1/6 | 13/02/2026 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 76kg | 4:08.55 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $1.67 |
| 3/13 | 15/01/2026 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 75.5kg | 3:52.67 | 10-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.88 |
| 99/5 | 26/12/2025 | 7 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,790.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 74kg | 4:53.52 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.88 |
| 1/9 | 19/12/2025 | 28 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Heavy | Kielan Woods | 72kg | 4:17.18 | 8-4-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $29.00 |
| 99/12 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 70.5kg | 4:14.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/11/2025 | 48 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good Soft | Richie Mclernon | 75.5kg | 4:30.23 | 4-8-8 | 0 |
| 79.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/16 | 20/09/2025 | 15 | MHDLE 4U | $23,310.00 | Navan | 3822m | Y | Ricky Doyle | 74kg | 4:41.40 | - | 0 |
| 37.0L | $251.00 |
| 11/15 | 05/09/2025 | 22 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 3922m | GY | Eoghan Finegan | 69kg | 4:47.30 | - | 0 |
| 63.8L | $126.00 |
| 8/11 | 14/08/2025 | 9 | MHDLE 4 | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Good | Ricky Doyle | 69.5kg | 3:47.20 | - | 0 |
| 75.5L | $51.00 |
| 13/15 | 05/08/2025 | 33 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Roscommon | 3118m | GY | Ricky Doyle | 70.5kg | 3:49.60 | - | 0 |
| 48.3L | $15.00 |