Fakenham Race 5 - Ph Betts (Holdings) Ltd Silver Cup Handicap Hurdle
FOR PLEASURE (1) was a good 1.25L winner of a 3100m Haydock handicap hurdle in December. One flat start since yielded a 1L third at Southwell. Can double up with hurdling. Leading contender. CASI CRUDO (7) is a consistent runner producing four placed efforts from his six most recent starts including a third recently at Warwick. In the mix once more. BLUEGRASS (2) holds good recent form. Won over course and distance during November and comes into this race following a 0.5L runner-up effort at Doncaster. Not to be discounted.

Jockey: Beau Morgan
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Freshened for 36 days. Last start finished third in a small field at Southwell All Weather on February 6 over 2800m, 1.0 len behind Annandale with 61kg at $8. Start before won by 1.3 len Haydock Park on December 30 over 3140m slow going defeating The Grafter carrying 73kg at $5.50 in a hurdle. Has been racing well. Go on the good win two back.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 06/02/2025 | 38 | APP HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Tyrese Cameron | 61kg | 3:08.91 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
1/5 | 30/12/2024 | 41 | HCP HDLE 3U | $22,140.00 | Haydock Park | 3149m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 4:00.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
2/5 | 19/11/2024 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,590.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 76kg | 4:07.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
4/6 | 21/10/2024 | 47 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 76kg | 3:49.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $8.50 |
6/10 | 04/09/2024 | 128 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Bath | 2816m | Good | Sean Bowen | 63kg | 3:02.46 | - | 4 |
| 19.0L | $19.00 |
5/7 | 29/04/2024 | 18 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Kieran Shoemark | 61kg | 3:40.27 | - | 3 |
| 13.8L | $9.00 |
1/5 | 11/04/2024 | 21 | HCP 4U | $13,890.00 | Chelmsford City | 3218m | Neutral | Kieran Shoemark | 63.5kg | 3:31.97 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
8/8 | 21/03/2024 | 38 | APP HCP 4U | $24,120.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 62.5kg | 2:39.77 | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |
5/7 | 12/02/2024 | 48 | HCP HDLE 4U | $21,490.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3160m | Heavy | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | 4:03.30 | - | 0 |
| 27.8L | $3.50 |
1/3 | 26/12/2023 | 7 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,110.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good Soft | D Johnston | 70.5kg | 4:35.82 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.44 |
1/8 | 19/12/2023 | 57 | HDLE HCP 3U | $22,690.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 76.5kg | 4:31.22 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Hammond
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last start finished second of 10 runners at Doncaster on March 1 over 3300m, 0.5 len behind Cavern Club with 75kg at $11. Before that pulled up at this track on January 1 over 4000m. Hard to fault on his recent run.
Last Starts 12 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 | 01/03/2025 | 59 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Charlie Hammond | 75kg | 3:53.33 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
0/8 | 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 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
1/5 | 19/11/2024 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,590.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Soft | Fergus Gillard | 71kg | 4:07.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
6/8 | 15/10/2024 | 179 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 72.5kg | 4:15.50 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $9.50 |
11/13 | 19/04/2024 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $32,670.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 67.5kg | 3:57.79 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $7.00 |
1/9 | 15/03/2024 | 12 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good | Charlie Hammond | 72.5kg | 4:05.10 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.83 |
2/5 | 03/03/2024 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 72kg | 4:11.53 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $4.33 |
3/6 | 08/02/2024 | 31 | HCP NOVHDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 74.5kg | 4:07.53 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |
7/14 | 08/01/2024 | 281 | MHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 73.5kg | 4:17.20 | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $21.00 |
10/13 | 02/04/2023 | 20 | JHDLE HCP 4 | $73,800.00 | Ascot Uk | 3157m | Good Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 68.5kg | 3:42.35 | - | 0 |
| 14.2L | $11.00 |

Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 36 days. Last outing finished fifth in a small field at Huntingdon in the LR on February 6 over 3900m, 63 len behind Califet En Vol with 72kg at $21. Run before finished third of 8 runners at this track on January 1 over 4000m, 10 len behind Pearly Island carrying 74.5kg at $7. Hard to have. Needs to improve.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 06/02/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN 4U | $78,540.00 | Huntingdon | 3922m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 72kg | 4:50.30 | - | 0 |
| 63.5L | $21.00 |
3/8 | 01/01/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $64,580.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | Good Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 74.5kg | 5:18.05 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $7.00 |
1/10 | 11/12/2024 | 22 | WFA HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3956m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73kg | 4:53.34 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.91 |
1/6 | 19/11/2024 | 194 | MHDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | 4:16.30 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.62 |
7/14 | 09/05/2024 | 33 | MHDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Huntingdon | 4123m | Good | Ben Jones | 68kg | 4:57.80 | - | 0 |
| 37.5L | $7.00 |
2/7 | 06/04/2024 | 21 | APP HUNT FLAT 4 | $8,170.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Heavy | Harry Cobden | 70kg | 4:10.62 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $6.50 |
6/15 | 16/03/2024 | 29 | WFA HUNT FLAT 4U | $9,230.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 70kg | 3:50.44 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |
5/7 | 16/02/2024 | - | WFAHUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $10,150.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | Soft | L M Pinchin | 67.5kg | 4:10.10 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Phillip Armson
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 38 days. Last outing finished tenth of 14 runners at Taunton on February 4 over 3300m, on slow going 30 len behind Saint Anapolino carrying 73.5kg at $10. Race before finished third of 8 starters at Haydock Park on December 21 over 3100m, in the wet; 7 len behind Milldam with 71.5kg at $17. Looking to others.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/14 | 04/02/2025 | 45 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,060.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Soft | Philip Armson | 73.5kg | 4:18.30 | - | 0 |
| 30.3L | $10.00 |
3/8 | 21/12/2024 | 21 | HDLE HCP 3U | $23,590.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Heavy | Philip Armson | 71.5kg | 4:09.72 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $17.00 |
0/7 | 30/11/2024 | 44 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good | Tom Cannon | 75.5kg | 4:01.03 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
2/10 | 17/10/2024 | 650 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | Tom Cannon | 75.5kg | 3:39.53 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
2/8 | 06/01/2023 | 68 | JHDLE 4 | $17,760.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 73kg | 3:54.94 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
2/5 | 30/10/2022 | 14 | JHDLE 3 | $17,120.00 | Huntingdon | 3174m | Good | Tom Cannon | 73kg | 3:44.50 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
1/7 | 16/10/2022 | 33 | JHDLE 3 | $20,510.00 | Kempton Park | 3219m | Good | Tom Cannon | 70kg | 4:00.06 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
10/10 | 13/09/2022 | 25 | HCP 3U | $18,310.00 | Yarmouth | 2033m | Good Soft | M Harley | 61.5kg | 2:09.84 | - | 10 |
| 17.9L | $6.00 |
2/7 | 19/08/2022 | 21 | HCP 3 | $17,390.00 | Newbury | 2012m | Good | M Harley | 57kg | 2:07.12 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |
5/11 | 29/07/2022 | 29 | NOV OPEN 3U | $14,110.00 | Wolverhampton | 2461m | Neutral | M Harley | 59kg | 2:39.05 | - | 11 |
| 10.9L | $7.50 |
4/4 | 30/06/2022 | 23 | HCP 3 | $15,880.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Good | M Harley | 58.5kg | 2:37.54 | - | 3 |
| 12.5L | $2.38 |

Jockey: C O'Farrell
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 48 days. Last start ran last in a small field at Uttoxeter on January 25 over 3210m, 27 len behind Lime Drop carrying 70.5kg at $3.30. Race before finished sixth of 9 starters at Ludlow on December 4 over 3200m, 15 len behind Tour Ovalie carrying 71kg at $5.50. Has ability and is one of the chances.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/4 | 25/01/2025 | 52 | HCP CHSE M 5U | $21,590.00 | Uttoxeter | 3213m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 70.5kg | 4:14.07 | - | 0 |
| 27.0L | $3.25 |
6/9 | 04/12/2024 | 18 | HDLE HCP M 3U | $36,300.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 71kg | 3:51.10 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $5.50 |
2/6 | 16/11/2024 | 28 | STPLE HCP M 4U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Craig Nichol | 74.5kg | 4:03.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
4/6 | 19/10/2024 | 15 | HDLE HCP M 3U | $16,610.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Heavy | Craig Nichol | 76kg | 4:11.20 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $5.00 |
5/5 | 04/10/2024 | 182 | STPLE HCP 4U | $22,550.00 | Hexham | 3118m | Good | Craig Nichol | 76kg | 3:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $8.50 |
6/12 | 05/04/2024 | 21 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $57,190.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 76kg | 5:13.60 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
2/7 | 15/03/2024 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $38,280.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good | Craig Nichol | 75kg | 4:06.25 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
4/6 | 16/02/2024 | 17 | HCPHDLE HCP 4U | $27,680.00 | Kelso | 3265m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 71kg | 4:23.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.2L | $8.50 |
1/4 | 30/01/2024 | 32 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $13,540.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Heavy | Craig Nichol | 76kg | 4:42.30 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $3.00 |
2/7 | 29/12/2023 | 29 | HDLE HCP M 3U | $16,340.00 | Kelso | 3621m | Heavy | Craig Nichol | 76kg | 4:54.46 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.75 |
3/9 | 30/11/2023 | 9 | HDLE HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Soft | Henry Brooke | 76.5kg | 3:57.68 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: William Maggs
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished ninth of 11 starters at Wolverhampton on January 20 over 2400m, 12 len behind Hawa Jumeirah with 61kg at $9. Second-up finished sixth of 7 runners at Catterick on February 10 over 3100m, 17 len behind Haarar with 74kg at $29. Fitter but needs to improve sharply.
Last Starts 31 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 | 10/02/2025 | 21 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 74kg | 3:53.10 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $29.00 |
9/11 | 20/01/2025 | 167 | HCP 4U | $11,950.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 2:40.35 | - | 2 |
| 12.0L | $9.00 |
7/9 | 06/08/2024 | 33 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3218m | Good Firm | Cam Hardie | 60kg | 3:27.59 | - | 1 |
| 16.0L | $2.88 |
4/8 | 04/07/2024 | 32 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Perth Uk | 3261m | Good | Brian Hughes | 74.5kg | 3:46.21 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $3.75 |
2/5 | 02/06/2024 | 45 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good | Brian Hughes | 71.5kg | 3:59.79 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
7/11 | 18/04/2024 | 35 | JHDLE HCP F 4 | $72,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 4:07.59 | - | 0 |
| 41.3L | $5.00 |
2/6 | 14/03/2024 | 47 | HCP 4U | $20,330.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Cameron Hardie | 61kg | 2:25.24 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
2/10 | 27/01/2024 | 49 | LR JHDLE F 4 | $72,600.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 4:00.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
4/8 | 09/12/2023 | 8 | LR JHDLE 3 | $90,750.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Heavy | Brian Hughes | 68kg | 4:50.43 | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $3.75 |
2/9 | 01/12/2023 | 62 | LR JHDLE F 3 | $81,670.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71kg | 3:55.69 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
1/8 | 30/09/2023 | 21 | JHDLE 3 | $28,880.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Brian Hughes | 70.5kg | 4:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Luke Scott
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Last outing finished third of 12 runners at Warwick on February 21 over 3200m, slow track; 3 len behind Another Fine Mess carrying 75kg at $3.80. Race before finished second of 9 starters at Warwick on February 8 over 3200m, slow track; 2.75 len behind Celtic Art carrying 69kg at $7.50. Rates well. Ideally placed for a return to winning form.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/12 | 21/02/2025 | 13 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 75kg | 4:08.96 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.75 |
2/9 | 08/02/2025 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4U | $29,950.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 69kg | 3:51.42 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
0/11 | 15/01/2025 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,880.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Soft | Harry Bannister | 74kg | 4:06.82 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
16/18 | 20/12/2024 | 391 | HDLE HCP 3U | $28,400.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 70.5kg | 3:44.04 | - | 0 |
| 37.5L | $34.00 |
2/12 | 25/11/2023 | 200 | HDLE HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | Harry Bannister | 72kg | 3:42.99 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |
2/12 | 09/05/2023 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Bannister | 66kg | 3:44.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
3/8 | 12/04/2023 | 76 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $15,130.00 | Southwell | 3184m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 73.5kg | 4:09.65 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $8.00 |
5/11 | 26/01/2023 | 13 | JHDLE 4 | $12,430.00 | Wetherby | 3219m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 73kg | 4:00.40 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $3.00 |
4/7 | 13/01/2023 | 17 | JHDLE 4 | $44,400.00 | Huntingdon | 3174m | Good Soft | B Carver | 70kg | 3:57.56 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $26.00 |
2/14 | 27/12/2022 | 26 | JHDLE 3 | $13,390.00 | Wetherby | 3219m | Soft | Luca Morgan | 71.5kg | 4:12.16 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |
1/7 | 01/12/2022 | 28 | JHDLE 3 | $18,040.00 | Market Rasen | 3333m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 70kg | 4:29.99 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $3.75 |