November 19 / 12.15 Huntingdon

12.15

Good

Watch Every Race On Racing TV Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4084.5
  • 1m 7f 171y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Watch Every Race On Racing TV Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.60
  • Place: £2.50

Form: O

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Looked set to win or go close before swerving right and running out at final flight at Ffos Las (2m, good) six weeks ago; it's hard to gauge what that form is worth (all five runners were newcomers and none have run again since) but he evidently has significant ability.
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6th

3

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

16:20 Newton Abbot

Despereaux

11st 9lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Five-time hurdle winner who ended last year with a brave success at Hereford (3m2f, good to soft); well held there in both runs this spring but he got involved in a battle up front last time; a player if he can get back near his best.

13/2

5th

3

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

15:20 Hereford

Despereaux

11st 10lb

J: James Best

T: Jane Williams

Steadily worked his way back to form this season, culminating in a narrow win over C&D (good to soft; 5lb higher today) in December under 7lb claimer; reverted to a lesser show 19 days ago but perhaps he needed that run after more than three months off.

3/1

5th

4

18th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

14:30 Hereford

Despereaux

11st 6lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Had been struggling but has steadily got himself back on track and prevailed narrowly over C&D in December on latest appearance; 6lb higher for this and connections claimed another 7lb last time through Isabelle Ryder, but he had dropped to a fair mark anyway.

2/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: F25-P

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner who made promising start to hurdling career in early part of this year, notably when close second in Newbury novice (2m, good to soft); pulled up after racing too freely on recent seasonal/handicap debut, though, and not an easy one to predict here.
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5th

1

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 4

15:05 Fontwell

Jaramillo

12st 1lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Won a three-runner contest at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) in April but beaten 61l when sixth of seven at Stratford (2m3f, good to firm) five weeks ago; still 6lb higher than his last win and needs to return to form.

8/1

4

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

15:57 Stratford

Jaramillo

11st 3lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Warren Greatrex

Came good over fences with easy win in three-runner contest at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) in April and stuck to his task pretty well when third of six at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in June; a possible.

5/1

2

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Uttoxeter

Jaramillo

11st 1lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

The outsider of three when off the mark over fences at Newton Abbot in April (2m5f, good) and comfortably beat a course specialist; 7lb rise fair given the authority with which he won.

7/2

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4/6

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1 C

Last run: 180 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace to justify odds-on favouritism with comforable win in good-ground course bumper in May; today's hurdling debut comes after a six-month break but he's a very obvious one for the shortlist.
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1st

3

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

17:10 Sedgefield

Klitschko

11st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Lucinda Hughes

Won this last year when 2lb higher (good); ran well in fifth of 15 at Catterick in January, when not quite seeing out the 2m3f trip, and he unseated mid-race there last time; could have a big part to play.

4/1

5

9th Feb 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

16:30 Catterick

Klitschko

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Lucinda Hughes

All three wins on good ground but some useful form on soft; first win for this yard at Sedgefield (2m1f; off 2lb higher) last March but he's needed some excuses since; should be suited by the return to a shorter trip but will need to be right on his game to win today.

8/1

5th

2

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

14:20 Catterick

Klitschko

12st 1lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Lucinda Hughes

Beaten upwards of 12l in four starts since winning in a tongue-tie at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in March; stays this trip and he's back down to that winning mark, though; hood (reapplied last time) comes off again.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
In good form on the Flat for Alice Haynes this autumn, notably when winning by 7l at Windsor (1m, soft; RPR 81) last month; his stamina for hurdling is not copper-bottomed but he has the abilty to feature here if all goes well.
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6

(10)

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:13 Salisbury

Afta Party

10st 10lb

J: Mr Sean O’Connor

T: Mark Gillard

Struggling over hurdles last winter and lots to prove returned to the Flat after a break; 1m winner in October 2022.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Fairly useful on the Flat at his best and returned from long absence with respectable 7f AW run in September (RPR 77); not in same form on latest outing and has stamina to prove over hurdles but could have a say.
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2

18th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 3

16:00 Perth

Berties Wish

11st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

led, headed and fell last

4/1

1st

4

(6)

12th May 2023

Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

20:15 Ripon

Berties Wish

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Jennie Candlish

pushed along briefly to lead soon after start, headed but raced in second after 1f, pushed along and led again 3f out, ridden and drifted right 2f out, keeping on against far rail 1f out, ridden out final 110yds

4/1

10

29th Apr 2023

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:05 Sandown

Berties Wish

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Jennie Candlish

Free-goer who is 2-7 over hurdles, the latter win gained in first-time hood on handicap debut at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in February; both subsequent runs (one on soft ground) were perfectly respectable but it seems that others in this line-up have more potential.

33/1

Form: 8-8

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Showed only minor promise when eighth in two good-ground bumpers this year and will need to improve to pose a threat on today's hurdling debut.
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10th

8

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:00 Market Rasen

Let It Shine

10st 9lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Well beaten in both outings (hurdle/chase) for new yard this term, taking record to 0-13; has only one piece of placed form; treated as far from solid, unless the betting suggests better is expected.

16/1

8th

8

19th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

14:05 Worcester

Let It Shine

10st 9lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Unable to justify strong market support when well beaten on stable debut three weeks ago and now 0-10 over hurdles; drops back in trip and sports first-time cheekpieces for this chasing debut; may yet come good.

9/1

6th

6

30th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Warwick

Let It Shine

10st 9lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Placed just once (2m, good) in 11 starts at up to 3m when with Michael Scudamore; returns from a break for new trainer, needing to improve on his last few efforts to have a winning chance.

7/2

Form: 2266-U

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two juvenile hurdles towards end of 2021 but his form has nosedived this year; unseated rider at fourth flight when tried in blinkers (retained) last month; others have less to prove.
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10th

11

10th Mar 2023

Good

2m 0f 161y

Class 5

16:40 Exeter

Girandole

10st 7lb

J: Jamie Brace

T: Mark Gillard

Twice runner-up in juvenile hurdles at the end of 2021 but unplaced in four handicap attempts, the latest at Taunton last month.

25/1

7th

8

23rd Feb 2023

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

16:35 Huntingdon

Girandole

10st 10lb

J: David Noonan

T: Mark Gillard

midfield

33/1

4th

4

9th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

13:58 Ffos Las

Girandole

11st 1lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: Mark Gillard

took keen hold, disputed lead, pushed along 3 out, ridden before 2 out, weakened from last

20/1

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Last run:

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
2-18 on the Flat, the second win gained at Windsor (1m2f; RPR 75) in April; his tendency to race too freely is a slight concern on today's hurdling debut but the refitted hood may help in that regard.
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5

(2)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

17:30 Salisbury

Eton Blue

9st 3lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

His last win was off 9lb higher over 1m4f at Brighton in September 2023; some efforts on AW during the winter were respectable but his return to Brighton last month saw him tailed off after a slow start; none too solid.

12/1

3

(2)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

20:00 Brighton

Eton Blue

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

His last success was off 7lb higher over C&D (good) but that was in September 2023; some respectable efforts on AW during the winter and wasn't disgraced back over hurdles in March but others are more persuasive.

6/1

3

(2)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

20:00 Brighton

Eton Blue

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

His last success was off 7lb higher over C&D (good) but that was in September 2023; some respectable efforts on AW during the winter and wasn't disgraced back over hurdles in March but others are more persuasive.

6/1

Form: 3-2

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Has some fairly useful Flat form at up to 2m on his CV but recent efforts in that sphere were disappointing and he didn't achieve a great deal in three-runner races on his first two attempts at hurdling.
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6th

8

(7)

15th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Doublethetrouble

9st 4lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: John Butler

No problem with conditions and he's run some sound races in defeat on AW this year; might find a few better treated.

8/1

6th

8

(7)

15th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Doublethetrouble

9st 4lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: John Butler

No problem with conditions and he's run some sound races in defeat on AW this year; might find a few better treated.

8/1

5th

1

(2)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Doublethetrouble

9st 12lb

J: Katrine Holm

T: John Butler

in touch with leaders, not clear run and dropped to rear over 2f out, headway inside final 110yds, not pace to challenge

9/2

Form: 49

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Four Flat wins (1m2f-1m4f; all in Class 6 races); kept on for modest fourth on hurdling debut at Bangor (2m, good) in September but well beaten at Hereford since; others look much stronger.
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10th

7

(4)

26th Jul 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Thunder Flash

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Ian Williams

Dual winner over 1m4f at Leicester last summer; didn't really take to hurdling in the autumn and is yet to hit top gear since returned to the Flat in May but his recent Nottingham fourth (1m6f, good) was a good step back in the right direction.

10/1

4th

7

(7)

8th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:42 Nottingham

Thunder Flash

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Ian Williams

Didn't really take to hurdling in the autumn and returned to the Flat with two low-key runs in May/June; others have much less to prove.

20/1

6th

7

(4)

27th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Newbury

Thunder Flash

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ian Williams

Two wins over 1m4f at Leicester (good to firm/good to soft) last summer; didn't really take to hurdles in the autumn and had excuses when tailed off on last month's Doncaster return, but is still 4lb above his last winning mark so he needs to find a bit more; cheekpieces return.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £72.80
Straight Forecast £83.16
Trifecta £109.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Klitschko

NEWMARKET:

Doublethetrouble

WEST COUNTRY:

Despereaux

POSTDATA:

Afta Party

The Times:

Klitschko

Telegraph:

Klitschko

Daily Mail:

Klitschko

D Express:

Klitschko

Daily Mirror:

Klitschko

The Sun:

Klitschko

The Star:

Klitschko

Daily Record:

Klitschko

The Guardian:

Doublethetrouble