January 23 / 12.47 Huntingdon

12.47

Good To Soft

Pertemps Network Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4220.64
  • 1m 7f 171y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Pertemps Network Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

66/1

  • Place: £6.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£25,000 yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to winners Redemption Day (bumpers, including Grade 1) and Big Bresil (2m2f hurdle); dam unraced sister to Champion Bumper and smart 2m hurdle winner Cheltenian; tailed off in a British maiden point (2m4f, good to soft) last May but worth a market check.
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4

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:07 Chepstow

Wolf Moon

11st 11lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Dual 2m novice hurdle winner last season but well beaten on handicap debut in April and he's also struggled in two chase runs this winter; still lightly raced and now returns after wind surgery, but likely best watched for now.

10/1

13th

3

26th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:20 Sandown

Wolf Moon

11st 8lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Beat all bar a notable rival on hurdles debut; questionable whether he has improved in justifying favouritism twice since, all out at Huntingdon (2m) latest; however, has a smart pedigree and may do better still.

9/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 631/4 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
15l bumper winner in January 2023; changed stables and off nearly two years before creditable fourth of nine in maiden hurdle at Kempton (2m, good) on Boxing Day, tongue tied first time; kept hanging to his right that day but he sets the standard on bumper and hurdles form.
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2nd

3

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 3

15:47 Perth

Jack Hyde

11st 12lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Didn't feature in the Imperial Cup (Go Dante two places ahead of him) but back on track with his sights lowered when shading a tight finish in 2m Ludlow handicap (good) 25 days ago, taking his hurdles record to 4-12; has won over this trip; should remain very competitive off 6lb higher.

9/2

1st

1

30th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:27 Ludlow

Jack Hyde

12st 2lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Three-time novice winner on good to soft who has performed admirably in Graded and handicap company; didn't run much of a race in the Imperial Cup but he was single-figure odds and this wouldn't be as demanding as that Sandown race; tongue-tie removed; respected.

7/2

9th

13

7th Mar 2026

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

14:27 Sandown

Jack Hyde

10st 13lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Three novice hurdle wins last year (2m-2m4f, good to soft) and second of 15 at Cheltenham (2m, soft) in November when back in a handicap; also runner-up at Taunton last month (2m, heavy; would have been closer granted a clear run) when back from a three-month break (and wind op); each-way player.

14/1

Form: 5 BF

Last run: 95 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second in his Irish maiden point last April but beaten 17l when fifth of ten in bumper at Sedgefield (good) last October; 10-11 in the latter, so much better was seemingly expected.
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8th

9

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:40 Perth

Karton Plein

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Won a maiden hurdle at Southwell (2m, good to soft) last February and he returned to form when third at Lingfield (2m3f, soft) in January; pulled up at Southwell (2m4f, good) since but not written off for a trainer who has a good recent record in this race; one of two for the yard.

11/2

11

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Karton Plein

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Won his maiden here 13 months ago when making all; twice placed in four subsequent handicaps but does look a tad high in the ratings.

5/1

3rd

8

19th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 4

14:20 Lingfield

Karton Plein

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Made all in Southwell maiden (2m, good to soft) last February but unable to build on that performance in three autumn handicaps (2m-2m4f), albeit his penultimate run was fairly good; reportedly not suited by soft, heavy in places ground when pulled up last time; has a point to prove.

8/1

Form: 93-26

Last run: 77 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in his second bumper and runner-up at Warwick on hurdles/seasonal debut; needs overall improvement and to bounce back from a heavy defeat at Newbury (again 2m on good) in November when he bled from the nose.
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1st

3

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 4

16:53 Stratford

Pure Carbon

11st 4lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

2-6 over fences this season, the wins gained at Huntingdon (2m, good) and Musselburgh (2m, good to soft); gave another good account when close third of five at Ascot (2m1f, good) last month and should be fine on this left-handed track; good chance.

2/1

3rd

2

29th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 172y

Class 3

15:40 Ascot

Pure Carbon

11st 10lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Harry Derham

Two wins and as many seconds in his completed starts over fences; put in his place off this mark at Kempton (2m2f, good) two weeks ago but the winner is in a good place at the minute; unlikely to be far away.

100/30

2nd

6

14th Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:08 Kempton

Pure Carbon

10st 13lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Two wins and a second to show from his completed starts over fences; got up late at Musselburgh (good to soft) last time in a style which suggests there could be more to come now racing beyond around 2m for the first time over fences; leading claims for last year's winning yard.

5/2

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
45,000euros 3yo; half-brother to bumper and 2m/2m4f hurdle winner Seelotmorebusiness; well-beaten favourite in two points, so best watched for now.
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3

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:22 Worcester

George Darling

11st 12lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Scored over hurdles on his handicap debut in March; this lightly raced 5yo steps up in trip for this first chasing start and it would be no surprise if he shows improvement in this sphere.

3/1

2nd

4

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

17:12 Carlisle

George Darling

11st 5lb

J: Mr Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

in rear, good headway on outer before 2 out, ridden after last, went second final strides

7/2

2nd

4

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

17:12 Carlisle

George Darling

11st 5lb

J: Mr Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

in rear, good headway on outer before 2 out, ridden after last, went second final strides

7/2

Form: 1-3 D

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won Irish maiden point at fourth attempt, followed by front-running win at Uttoxeter (soft) last April in her only bumper; however, 16l third of ten on hurdling debut at that same track (2m, soft) two months ago was not so hot.
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1st

10

15th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 210y

Class 3

18:55 Aintree

Taxus Baccata

10st 10lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Has improved since undergoing wind surgery for her new trainer this year and went back-to-back at Leicester (2m4f, good to soft) and Wincanton (3m1f, good); last run was too bad to be true but she did go up 7lb for that last win in a race that fell apart.

10/1

3rd

1

4th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

16:17 Huntingdon

Taxus Baccata

11st 13lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Won a bumper and over fences for Matt Crawley last season but has improved since undergoing wind surgery for her new trainer this year; appreciated the step up in trip when winning for the second time in succession at Wincanton (3m1f, good) 12 days ago; up 7lb but should be hard to beat.

5/4

1st

3

23rd Mar 2026

Good

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

16:22 Wincanton

Taxus Baccata

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Built upon a satisfactory stable debut when scoring by a neck at Leicester (2m4f, good to soft) this month and is now 2-7 over fences; only 2lb higher here and will be suited by the faster ground; strong claims if stamina holds out over the new trip.

6/4

Form: 2-

Last run: 617 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam unraced half-sister to bumper/hurdle winner La Perrotine, the dam of Gold Cup winner Sizing John; 4-1, close second of nine in bumper at Newton Abbot (good) in May 2023 for Nicky Henderson, which showed significant ability; absent with pelvis injury and switched to another top yard, it will be interesting to see her market strength.
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3rd

5

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Worcester

Manala

11st 6lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Relished the return to good ground when winning in good style over C&D ten days ago; has a 7lb penalty for that, but still 4lb well in compared to her revised mark and looks the one to beat.

11/8

3rd

5

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Worcester

Manala

11st 6lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Relished the return to good ground when winning in good style over C&D ten days ago; has a 7lb penalty for that, but still 4lb well in compared to her revised mark and looks the one to beat.

11/8

1st

5

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Worcester

Manala

10st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Had a long absence after finishing second in a bumper for Nicky Henderson; well held in maiden/novice events and dropped away to be beaten about 8l when made favourite for handicap debut at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft); that bumper run was on good ground which she's not encountered since; if that helps then she's a player.

5/1

Form: 4-

Last run: 550 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair placed form on Flat in June 2023 before his modest 20l fourth of seven on hurdles debut at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) that July; off 500 days before two heavy defeats on AW Flat in December, so best watched for now.
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6th

11

21st Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

16:55 Plumpton

Sgian Dubh

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Seamus Mullins

Nine-race maiden who was tailed off in a maiden at Fontwell last month after wind surgery; blinkers worn the last twice are replaced by cheekpieces.

16/1

6th

11

21st Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

16:55 Plumpton

Sgian Dubh

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Seamus Mullins

Nine-race maiden who was tailed off in a maiden at Fontwell last month after wind surgery; blinkers worn the last twice are replaced by cheekpieces.

16/1

8th

5

28th Mar 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

15:10 Fontwell

Sgian Dubh

11st 5lb

J: Daniel Sansom

T: Seamus Mullins

Although first-time headgear seemed to get a response when fifth of 14 to a runaway winner at Kempton (2m) on latest outing, he still has major work to do; the subsequent wind surgery needs to make a big difference.

33/1

Form: 6/

Last run: 651 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
17-2 from 14-1, faded into 14l sixth of 13 in bumper at Taunton (good to soft) in April 2023 when trained by Kim Bailey.
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4

3rd Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Idamix

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Made fairly encouraging bumper debut for Kim Bailey in April 2023 but wasn't seen again until 66l defeat in Huntingdon maiden hurdle (2m, soft) for new stable in January; moves up in trip here.

50/1

4

3rd Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Idamix

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Made fairly encouraging bumper debut for Kim Bailey in April 2023 but wasn't seen again until 66l defeat in Huntingdon maiden hurdle (2m, soft) for new stable in January; moves up in trip here.

50/1

10th

2

23rd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

12:47 Huntingdon

Idamix

11st 8lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Mel Rowley

in touch with leaders

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to 1m2f-1m4f Flat (including Listed; RPR 117) and useful 2m hurdle winner Panjari; won twice from seven starts on the Flat in Germany, notably when leading on the post in the German Derby (1m4f, good to soft) last July; not disgraced in September on his only start since; fetched 1,400,000euros in October and represents powerful new connections; makes his hurdling debut no shock if he's a class above today's rivals.
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6th

7

7th Jan 2023

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

15:35 Sandown

Palladium

10st 12lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Polly Gundry

took keen hold, led, ridden and headed before 2 out, soon weakened

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £55.70
Straight Forecast £46.34
Trifecta £156.50

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