January 23 / 13.20 Huntingdon

13.20

Good To Soft

Pertemps Network Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5413.02
  • 2m 0f 104y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Pertemps Network Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: -F6213 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Flopped at Catterick (1m7f, soft) on New Year's Day but in top form previously, finishing second at Hereford (2m, good to soft) then winning by 9l at Catterick (1m7f, good); no surprise if he bounces back with a bold show.
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6

4th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

17:25 Huntingdon

Flamelco

11st 1lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Sarah Humphrey

Has three wins over fences, including one over C&D; 2lb lower than for his last win at Plumpton last April but has been below his best on his last three starts, the latest when tailed off over hurdles.

16/1

7th

7

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Kempton

Flamelco

11st 1lb

J: Jamie Gambin

T: Sarah Humphrey

Hasn't raced over hurdles for nearly three years but is competitively treated assuming he's in top form; on last winning chase mark.

14/1

2nd

3

8th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 77y

Class 4

15:45 Sedgefield

Flamelco

11st 6lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Sarah Humphrey

Gained a third chase win last season at Plumpton (2m1f) in April but went too freely when last of three in 2m Huntingdon handicap chase the following month; it would come as no surprise to see him bounce back after a break here though.

9/4

11/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 14-652

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won 3m maiden hurdle in Ireland in July 2023 and has returned from an absence this season; came clear with improving winner when 6l second here (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago and shaped as though this shorter trip would be worth a crack (led two out); chance.
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4

24th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

17:12 Uttoxeter

Kayce Dutton

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Both wins over fences have been at Market Rasen (2m5f/3m); struggles with his consistency but if on a going day in first-time blinkers then he's not handicapped out of it.

8/1

2nd

1

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:00 Southwell

Kayce Dutton

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Two Market Rasen chase wins since last May but pulled up there in February and well-held fifth of six over 3m here since, taking his Southwell record to 0-7.

13/2

11/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: P-223F

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Remains a maiden but he was runner-up twice in a row at Chepstow in November (2m, good to soft) and was running well in second when falling three out there (2m, soft) three weeks ago; every chance he'll be in the mix.
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4th

2

6th Mar 2026

Soft

1m 7f 201y

Class 5

16:30 Leicester

Lucky Lugger

11st 12lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

On a losing run but he fared better than of late when third of eight over C&D 22 days ago; he needs considering eased 2lb.

11/2

3rd

2

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 201y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

Lucky Lugger

11st 12lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Matt Sheppard

Won at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) last February but he's been pulled up in three of his last six runs and was a well-held fourth of six at Ffos Las last time; now 7lb lower than for his last win but he needs a big turnaround.

12/1

4th

1

30th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Ffos Las

Lucky Lugger

12st 0lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Matt Sheppard

Out of sorts since a couple of sound performances, including an account-opening win, last February; chance of revival depends on how well he responds to added cheekpieces.

14/1

Form: 36-221

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in the autumn on first two chase starts (soft/good) before convincing win in six-runner handicap at Fontwell (2m2f, soft) four weeks ago; respected up 6lb.
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2nd

6

27th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 2

16:30 Fontwell

Koenigsstern

10st 3lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Can be a bit in and out but he stuck to his task and just got the better of Le Galli Bier for second last time at Plumpton (2m4f, soft); however, the winner left both behind and this 9yo is off the same mark.

8/1

2nd

1

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 166y

Class 5

16:15 Plumpton

Koenigsstern

12st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Rather in and out since winning at Fontwell in December 2024, but he was in the process of running one of his better races when falling at the second last at Lingfield (2m4f, heavy) 18 days ago; likely to play a part if none the worse for that experience.

4/1

4

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Lingfield

Koenigsstern

10st 12lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Seemed to find 2m7f too taxing here last month but had arguably been fortunate to escape with just a small nudge up the weights for his clear second at Warwick (2m4f, good to soft) on New Year's Eve, and this drop back in trip looks the right move.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: /742-2

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) in December 2023 on final run for Charlie Longsdon, and following a year off he again finished second in that same race last month (good to soft), when wearing a first-time hood (retained) on his stable debut; winner has followed up; key player.
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4th

5

31st May 2026

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 3

16:37 Fakenham

Tommy Cullen

10st 13lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Matt Crawley

Hit prolonged flat spots before keeping on for modest fourth over 2m on latest two appearances, the latest at Warwick this month; on a good mark now and this step back up in trip could be the right move but it remains to be seen whether Jack Quinlan can keep him in touch this time.

4/1

4th

6

4th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 4

15:15 Warwick

Tommy Cullen

11st 6lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Matt Crawley

Only 1-9 over fences but runner-up four times; seems best at Doncaster but on a fair mark and he's able when fresh; Cobden booked.

9/2

4th

4

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:55 Huntingdon

Tommy Cullen

11st 7lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Matt Crawley

Probably best known for his exploits at Doncaster; won in good style there (2m, good) in February but has fitness to prove after 220-day break and his record at this track is not good.

14/1

Form: 13-840 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Progressive over hurdles early last year; mixed form in that sphere this season but showed spark at Leicester two starts ago and it's possible this 6yo will be suited by the switch to fences; not ruled out.
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1

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:28 Ffos Las

Wise Guy

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Generally disappointing last season but showed the benefit of a wind op when making the frame on final two appearances (2m/2m4f); begins new campaign on a workable mark and will be suited by the ground; a possible.

6/1

1

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:28 Ffos Las

Wise Guy

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Generally disappointing last season but showed the benefit of a wind op when making the frame on final two appearances (2m/2m4f); begins new campaign on a workable mark and will be suited by the ground; a possible.

6/1

3rd

7

17th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:40 Southwell

Wise Guy

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

in touch with leaders

13/2

Form: 6241/P D

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won maiden hurdle at Plumpton in April 2023 and he's one to watch in the betting on this second start back from a long absence; however, he was pulled up at 25-1 on last month's chase debut at Lingfield and needs to be an entirely different proposition this afternoon.
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2

29th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 59y

Class 4

13:37 Fakenham

Iskar DAiry

11st 9lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Progressive over fences in the spring, winning three times on good ground (2m-2m1f); retuned from break with low-key run at Kempton this month but this race is easier and he may still have more improvement to come.

7/2

2

29th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 59y

Class 4

13:37 Fakenham

Iskar DAiry

11st 9lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Progressive over fences in the spring, winning three times on good ground (2m-2m1f); retuned from break with low-key run at Kempton this month but this race is easier and he may still have more improvement to come.

7/2

5th

6

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:16 Kempton

Iskar DAiry

10st 13lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Record of 1211 running in good-ground events over fences, scoring comfortably at Stratford (2m1f) in May when last seen; respected with further improvement plausible.

2/1

Form: P0-71P D

Last run: 198 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won at Worcester (2m, good) last June and perhaps soft ground didn't suit at Uttoxeter in July (pulled up); however, he's been absent since and is 8lb wrong at the weights for this return to action.
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9

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:50 Worcester

Solid Fuel

10st 7lb

J: James Best

T: Joanne Thomason-Murphy

Caused 40-1 shock over C&D (good) in early part of last season and posted a couple of good efforts here in June but was pulled up at Market Rasen last month and is not easy to predict.

25/1

8

19th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 4

15:50 Market Rasen

Solid Fuel

10st 3lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Joanne Thomason-Murphy

Ran well behind Rocks Up Late three starts back and again back at Worcester when well out of the weights; a poor run behind Greenways since was a reminder of his inconsistency.

66/1

Form: 146-52 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced point winner who landed a maiden hurdle here (2m3f, good to soft) in October 2023; however, following an absence he's been well beaten this winter on his first two chase starts; major turnaround needed.
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2nd

3

3rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

15:00 Newton Abbot

Doc McCoy

11st 11lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Jamie Snowden

Five-time hurdle winner but 0-6 over fences; hasn't had much go his way since scoring in October but he was still in contention when unseating three out over fences last time in a race won by Dunkerque; now 10lb better off with that rival and he should be competitive given a change in fortune; forecast rain is a concern though.

11/8

2

11th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:12 Southwell

Doc McCoy

12st 0lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Jamie Snowden

Strike-rate of 5-13 over hurdles and he's rated 10lb lower as a chaser (0-5); however, hasn't offered a lot in this discipline and it's over a year since he last went chasing.

8/1

2

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 3

16:00 Wincanton

Doc McCoy

11st 11lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Jamie Snowden

Strike-rate of 5-12 over hurdles and won easily at Warwick (2m5f, good) before pulling up at Ascot in October; he does have a bit to prove off this mark even if returning in good order.

13/2

Form: P-6P25

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground handicap hurdle winner who was a fairly encouraging second of six at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) last month on his third chase start; however, he was tailed off at Leicester (2m, soft) eight days later and isn't easy to fancy on the back of that.
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1

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

15:10 Hereford

Time To Dazzle

12st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Respectable second at Ludlow (2m, good to soft; 10lb lower today) in December but the rest of his chase form is poor and he fell early when tried in first-time cheekpieces on latest start, which are fitted again.

25/1

1

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

15:10 Hereford

Time To Dazzle

12st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Respectable second at Ludlow (2m, good to soft; 10lb lower today) in December but the rest of his chase form is poor and he fell early when tried in first-time cheekpieces on latest start, which are fitted again.

25/1

5

20th Mar 2025

Good

1m 7f 212y

Class 4

17:05 Ludlow

Time To Dazzle

10st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Ran respectably behind Famoso over C&D in December but the rest of his chase form is poor; chance largely depends on how well he responds to first-time cheekpieces; 7lb out of weights.

40/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £62.40
Straight Forecast £49.59
Tricast £230.34
Trifecta £261.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tommy Cullen

TOPSPEED:

Koenigsstern

POSTDATA:

Kayce Dutton

LAMBOURN:

Doc McCoy

Telegraph:

Lucky Lugger

Daily Mirror:

Flamelco

RP RATINGS:

Tommy Cullen

The Times:

Tommy Cullen

The Sun:

Tommy Cullen

Daily Record:

Tommy Cullen

The Guardian:

Koenigsstern

Daily Mail:

Koenigsstern

D Express:

Koenigsstern

The Star:

Koenigsstern