February 20 / 14.15 Huntingdon

14.15

Good To Soft

Huntingdon Racecourse Fixtures On Sale Now Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £4488.85
  • 2m 3f 189y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Huntingdon Racecourse Fixtures On Sale Now Handicap Chase

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 36-623

Last run: 51 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
0-6 over hurdles; left clear but still came up short in first-time cheekpieces at Lingfield (2m3f, soft) before finishing a remote third at Warwick where a bad mid-race mistake had him on the back foot; the ability is there to threaten off this mark on chase debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

11

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:05 Down Royal

Stardhem

10st 3lb

J: Josh Younge

T: Edward F Power

Dual chase winner in UK for Ben Pauling but lost his form after; bounced back on first start for this yard when scoring over hurdles at Cork (3m); raised 4lb but the hood worn then is retained; respected

5/1

1st

10

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 45y

17:00 Cork

Stardhem

10st 10lb

J: Mr L P Barnett

T: Edward F Power

Lost form for Ben Pauling after two Huntingdon chase wins; hood goes on for stable debut; best watched for now.

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 0771U4

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Catterick winner over Christmas (1m7f, good) and beaten under 5l over that same C&D (soft) 20 days ago; seems to have found his level over fences and should be involved.
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3

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Warwick

Pescatorius

11st 4lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Rob Summers

Left Olly Murphy for 5,500gns and pretty much tailed off in four handicap chases since.

25/1

5th

2

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

15:43 Stratford

Pescatorius

11st 9lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Rob Summers

Won twice for Olly Murphy in the autumn and subsequently sold for 5,500gns; hasn't been in the same form in three runs for his current trainer; cheekpieces worn on his last three starts are dispensed with on this step up in trip; still has time on his side but all of a sudden has a bit to prove.

8/1

3rd

8

9th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

16:20 Stratford

Pescatorius

10st 7lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Rob Summers

In good form for Olly Murphy in the autumn, winning in blinkers at Sedgefield (3m2f, good to firm) and Market Rasen (2m5f, good to soft), but soundly beaten in cheekpieces (retained) at Warwick for new stable twice since and now has a point to prove.

25/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: PP6514 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Went up 10lb for winning over 2m here in January and never really threatened to follow up at Market Rasen (can be inconsistent); even if back on song he might be on a tough mark; probably stays this far.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

10th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 164y

Class 5

15:00 Plumpton

JHabite En France

11st 2lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Ben Case

Off the mark with an easy win at Huntingdon in January (2m, good to soft); another good run at that track 18 days ago, making the running and jumping the last in front but tiring on the run-in, passed by Pescatorius in the final 100yds; should run well again.

3/1

3rd

4

20th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

14:15 Huntingdon

JHabite En France

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Ben Case

Went up 10lb for winning over 2m here in January and never really threatened to follow up at Market Rasen (can be inconsistent); even if back on song he might be on a tough mark; probably stays this far.

5/1

4th

6

17th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

12:50 Market Rasen

JHabite En France

11st 3lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Ben Case

midfield

3/1

13/2

Form: 15277F CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
One of two chase wins came over C&D; was in the process of a return to form when falling at Fakenham, though it was still a good way from home; can be up and down.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

9

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

15:30 Huntingdon

Kankin

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Dual winner over fences including here (2m4f, good to soft); 5lb lower than when second of six over hurdles at Stratford (2m6f, good) in May, but well held in both subsequent outings; stable also runs Catalan King.

14/1

5th

9

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

15:30 Huntingdon

Kankin

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Dual winner over fences including here (2m4f, good to soft); 5lb lower than when second of six over hurdles at Stratford (2m6f, good) in May, but well held in both subsequent outings; stable also runs Catalan King.

14/1

Form: F83953 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Competitive on the AW before returning to fences over C&D two weeks ago and finishing a 10l third; did emerge from off the pace and could finish closer this time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

17:18 Cartmel

Pittsburg

11st 8lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Ryan Potter

Won over C&D in June (good to soft) and runner-up to Rory's Story in his only subsequent chase start; however, he was very disappointing over hurdles here on Saturday.

14/1

6th

7

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:45 Cartmel

Pittsburg

10st 11lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Ryan Potter

Latest chase win on this track (2m1f, good to soft; several wins on good) in June; creditable hurdle run the time before but below best in this sphere subsequently, including over C&D latest; needs revival.

8/1

10

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

13:42 Cartmel

Pittsburg

10st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Ryan Potter

Six-time chase winner, who won here (2m1f, good to soft) in June and was runner-up back at this track on Saturday; his hurdling defeat at Uttoxeter on penultimate run was in an unsatisfactory race (most flights omitted) and he's not ruled out back in this sphere.

7/1

Form: 5-P954

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Jumped poorly when beaten 16l here two weeks ago, taking chase record to 0-27; 5lb out of the weights.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

26th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

15:32 Hereford

Berliet Express

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Dual 2m hurdle winner on yielding ground in Ireland; placed in 6-28 chase starts but recent form suggests that a 7lb drop and the application of cheekpieces won't see him break his duck in this discipline.

33/1

6th

8

20th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

14:15 Huntingdon

Berliet Express

10st 2lb

J: Sean Grantham

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Jumped poorly when beaten 16l here two weeks ago, taking chase record to 0-27; 5lb out of the weights.

33/1

4th

10

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

13:10 Huntingdon

Berliet Express

10st 3lb

J: Sean Grantham

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

in rear

16/1

Form: 24-0PF

Last run: 77 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won over fences in Ireland but lost his way and he was in trouble when falling on stable debut at Leicester; cheekpieces are now added (effective in a hood in Ireland) but others are safer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

McGrath From Clune

11st 0lb

J: Aidan Weaver

T: Tom Gretton

Ended last year in good form over fences but was pulled after a break at Hereford in March and it's over a year since he last ran over hurdles (0-12 in this discipline).

16/1

4

25th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

15:00 Hereford

McGrath From Clune

10st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Tom Gretton

C&D winner in November and ran well when second at Newcastle (2m, good to soft) 11 days later; looked the likeliest winner before unseating late at Taunton in December and now needs to bounce back from a disappointing run at Fontwell on Boxing Day (jumped right); tough mark but remains of interest with Sean Bowen booked.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: -3PF3F BF

Last run: 148 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
It's been a rocky start over fences (0-5) but he finished well for third at Worcester two runs back (2m4f, good) and he won his maiden hurdle on softer ground; off since September, though.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

18:40 Exeter

Thank You Blue

12st 0lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Rattled off a hat-trick at Ludlow (2m) in February but he beat only one off a 7lb higher mark in 2m1f Newcastle handicap six days ago; could bounce back off a 2lb lower mark.

6/1

5th

2

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle

Thank You Blue

11st 13lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Weakened when third of five (13-8 favourite) in this last year; back to form, completing a February hat-trick (Sedgefield twice and Ludlow, rising steadily in the weights); reportedly "ran flat" when pulling up at Ayr (2m5f, soft; from 5lb lower) latest; needs to bounce back.

4/1

Form: 90-P5P

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has weak form claims from 6lb out of the weights; pulled up here on recent stable debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

20th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

14:15 Huntingdon

Bombay Sunset

10st 2lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Clare Hobson

Has weak form claims from 6lb out of the weights; pulled up here on recent stable debut.

50/1

9

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

13:10 Huntingdon

Bombay Sunset

10st 3lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Clare Hobson

Has plenty to find on form and lacks recent match practice; best watched on debut for new yard, unless the betting suggests otherwise; cheekpieces added.

12/1

9

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

13:10 Huntingdon

Bombay Sunset

10st 3lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Clare Hobson

Has plenty to find on form and lacks recent match practice; best watched on debut for new yard, unless the betting suggests otherwise; cheekpieces added.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.60
Straight Forecast £13.99
Tricast £40.36
Trifecta £49.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Pittsburg

SPOTLIGHT:

Stardhem

TOPSPEED:

Kankin

WEST COUNTRY:

Pescatorius

Daily Mail:

J'Habite En France

The Star:

Stardhem

Daily Record:

Stardhem

POSTDATA:

Pittsburg

Telegraph:

Pittsburg

The Guardian:

Pittsburg

D Express:

Pittsburg

Daily Mirror:

Pittsburg

The Sun:

Pittsburg

The Times:

Kankin