March 12 / 16.18 Huntingdon

16.18

Good

Purchase Hospitality At Huntingdon Racecourse Open National Hunt Flat Race (Cat 1 Elimination) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £2178.4
  • 1m 7f 171y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Purchase Hospitality At Huntingdon Racecourse Open National Hunt Flat Race (Cat 1 Elimination) (GBB)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 3

Last run: 132 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Came from the back to finish third at Newcastle (good) and that was a positive start; will need more here, however.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Ayr

Driftwood Bounty

11st 7lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Built on encouraging debut when scoring gamely at Huntingdon (good) four weeks ago, the first three pulling well clear; fair chance on the figures and should be in the thick of things under similar conditions.

9/1

2

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Ayr

Driftwood Bounty

11st 7lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Built on encouraging debut when scoring gamely at Huntingdon (good) four weeks ago, the first three pulling well clear; fair chance on the figures and should be in the thick of things under similar conditions.

9/1

1st

3

12th Mar 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

16:18 Huntingdon

Driftwood Bounty

11st 5lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

towards rear, led narrowly over 1f out, just held on

10/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 22 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Juddmonte castoff who cost 16,000gns last May; beaten narrowly at Catterick (good to soft) and Fakenham (good), latterly by his market rival with the pair well clear; every chance.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newbury

Naval Tribute

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Has done well since switched to Flat turf for his last two starts with the visor added, winning at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm) in April before second of 12 in an apprentice handicap at Ascot (2m, good) last month (winner followed up at Chester on Saturday); up just another 1lb and high on the list.

11/4

2nd

5

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Naval Tribute

9st 8lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

Beaten a nose, a head and a neck in three bumpers; earned his mark over 1m and predictably did better upped in trip when scoring at Kempton (1m3f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) in March; rebounded from a blip next time when going in again at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm; first-time visor) a fortnight ago; dam half-sister to St Leger winner Brian Boru and this new trip could unlock more again; key player.

3/1

1st

2

(6)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

15:52 Beverley

Naval Tribute

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Has worn cheekpieces since switched to handicaps, winning at Kempton (1m3f) then below par at Lingfield, both on AW; may rebound and have more to offer, provided he responds well to the fitting of visor.

5/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 2

Last run: 93 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to useful hurdler Black Poppy; a one-paced second at Lingfield (AW) but the winner has since come out and won a 1m4f novice on Tapeta; respected.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

4th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Warwick

Wild Goose

12st 2lb

J: Aamilah Aswat

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

The winner of two handicaps, the latest at Hereford (2m, good) very decisively despite being headstrong initially; Aamilah Aswat rides again off a 7lb higher mark; respected.

2/1

1st

2

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

19:00 Hereford

Wild Goose

11st 11lb

J: Aamilah Aswat

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Went up 12lb for winning so well at Ludlow in December (2m, good to soft; first run in a tongue-tie) but probably bettered that form when runner-up at Kempton (good), finishing just ahead of Diyaken; solid chance with Aamilah Aswat again aboard.

2/1

2nd

4

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Kempton

Wild Goose

11st 8lb

J: Aamilah Aswat

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Has taken his form to a new level since switched to handicaps, winning easily at Ludlow (2m) then fourth over C&D; may do better still; enters calculations.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Held up in a slowly run race here a month ago and finished a never-dangerous seventh (wore a tongue-tie); was beaten under 10l and should be capable of better.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

17:30 Market Rasen

Corra Bheinn

11st 2lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

led at steady pace early, headed after 4f, pushed along 4f out, lost second over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

7/2

3rd

3

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

17:30 Market Rasen

Corra Bheinn

11st 2lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Both runs at Huntingdon; held up in a slowly run race on debut and was never dangerous, while when beaten further back there last month he was partnered by a 10lb claimer; should have a better effort in him.

7/2

4th

2

12th Mar 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

16:18 Huntingdon

Corra Bheinn

11st 5lb

J: Elliott England

T: Ben Pauling

prominent

5/1

Form: 4 BF

Last run: 125 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
100,000euros 3yo; favourite and finished an 8l-fourth at Newbury (good) in a race won by today's Champion Bumper hopeful El Cairos; perhaps wasn't seen to best effect that day as they went no pace.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 4

16:30 Haydock

Brookside La

11st 3lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Won on handicap debut at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) on Boxing Day before 4l third of 17 here (2m5f, good to soft) in January, when shaping as though this longer trip could suit; in excellent hands to continue to progress.

5/2

3rd

17

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 50y

Class 4

15:10 Haydock

Brookside La

10st 12lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Made a winning handicap debut in Wetherby contest (2m3f, soft) last time, opening his account; this Skelton runner looks the type to show further progress; big player at the foot of the weights upped further in trip.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; half-brother to winners Obsessedwithyou (2m hurdle) and Calipsa (French 1m7f hurdle); dam French 2m2f/2m5f chase winner; stable's bumper horses have been running well all season; respected.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

17:30 Taunton

Lootenay

10st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Tom Weston

Only a modest sixth at Huntingdon (good) but may improve with that experience under his belt; Sean Bowen, who has a respectable strike-rate for this stable, is a positive booking.

11/2

3rd

7

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

17:30 Taunton

Lootenay

10st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Tom Weston

Only a modest sixth at Huntingdon (good) but may improve with that experience under his belt; Sean Bowen, who has a respectable strike-rate for this stable, is a positive booking.

11/2

6th

7

12th Mar 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

16:18 Huntingdon

Lootenay

10st 9lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Tom Weston

in rear

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten under 9l in a point bumper at Larkhill three months ago; others preferred on this rules debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

12th Mar 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

16:18 Huntingdon

Traviss Pass

11st 5lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Henrietta C Knight

in touch with leaders

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-brother to winners Chloellie (6f/7f; RPR 78) and Carmela Soprano (1m/1m2f; 57); dam 5f-7f winner; stable 0-14 in bumpers the last five seasons.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

13

(14)

21st Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:30 Yarmouth

Mr Phillips

8st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: J R Jenkins

No worthwhile form in six starts, a bumper and five Flat races (6f-1m2f), the latest when beaten in excess of 7l over C&D (66-1); stablemate of Tilsworth Turf.

100/1

12th

13

(5)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Mr Phillips

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: J R Jenkins

Hasn't shown much at all in a bumper and three Flat races (7f-1m2f); opposable on handicap debut.

66/1

10th

2

(11)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:38 Leicester

Mr Phillips

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: J R Jenkins

Massive prices when beaten a very long way in a bumper and two maidens over 1m/1m2f on AW/soft.

200/1

Non-runners

Java Jackie

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £34.60
Straight Forecast £20.90
Trifecta £124.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Naval Tribute

The Times:

Brookside La

The Star:

Wild Goose

D Express:

Driftwood Bounty

POSTDATA:

Naval Tribute

Telegraph:

Naval Tribute

The Guardian:

Naval Tribute

Daily Mail:

Naval Tribute

The Sun:

Naval Tribute

Daily Record:

Naval Tribute

Daily Mirror:

Brookside La