December 04 / 13.15 Huntingdon

13.15

Good

Fitzdares Looking Forward To HWPAs Tomorrow Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4901.4
  • 1m 7f 171y
  • Class 4
  • 16 runners
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Fitzdares Looking Forward To HWPAs Tomorrow Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 4361- D

Last run: 240 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not a deep bumper that he won at Ballinrobe (good to yielding) before changing hands for £48,000 and he's bred for the Flat; remains to be seen how he progresses but he's joined a strong yard.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Hansard

11st 7lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Had a simple task when beating two stablemates at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) in December; finished behind Jax Junior and Mambonumberfive in his runs on either side of that win; bottom of the list on ratings.

100/1

7th

7

20th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 2

16:05 Plumpton

Hansard

11st 2lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Only 1lb above his last winning mark but hasn't truly threatened this season and no better for cheekpieces the last twice, in the County Hurdle and then over 2m4f at Aintree; he wouldn't be the obvious answer here.

8/1

OUR TIP

11/4

  • Place: £1.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins at around 1m2f in these colours for Roger Varian and hasn't been disgraced in Listed/Group 3 company during a light campaign this year (AW/turf; hooded); could be an interesting recruit to hurdling.
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4th

3

12th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 3

16:27 Chepstow

Father Of Jazz

11st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: James Owen

Completed a hat-trick in a 2m good-ground handicap at Aintree in June (2lb lower) but was turned over at odds-on back in a novice next time and has twice performed miserably on the Flat since; something to prove now.

8/1

14th

8

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Father Of Jazz

9st 1lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Completed a hurdles hat-trick in 2023; failed to beat a rival last month on return from lengthy absence and needs to prove he retains ability; raced mainly over longer trips.

50/1

11th

3

(2)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Father Of Jazz

9st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: James Owen

Progressive hurdler when last seen in 2023, although below best on final start that September; had smart AW form in Group 3 and Listed 1m2f races for Roger Varian earlier and his mark has dropped 8lb since last seen on the Flat; fascinating to see how the betting goes back from absence.

16/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 12 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in two 3m Irish points; two runs in good-ground bumpers, doing well to prevail in a sprint finish at Market Rasen and then second in a Listed event at Cheltenham when held up in a steadily run race; did well in the circumstances; big player on his hurdling debut.
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10th

1

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:50 Worcester

School Days Over

12st 0lb

J: Sean Grantham

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Placed twice off higher marks over C&D (good) for Fergal O'Brien last summer but was pulled up after weakening quickly on stable debut in May and needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing.

25/1

1

25th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

14:03 Uttoxeter

School Days Over

12st 0lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Bumper/chase winner but 0-10 over hurdles for Fergal O'Brien; sold for 8,000gns since last run; drops in class off a workable mark based on best form.

14/1

1

25th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

14:03 Uttoxeter

School Days Over

12st 0lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Bumper/chase winner but 0-10 over hurdles for Fergal O'Brien; sold for 8,000gns since last run; drops in class off a workable mark based on best form.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Below par in his last two Flat runs but he ran well in a 1m2f handicap at Glorious Goodwood and, like Father Of Jazz, he was capable of triple-digit RPRs in that discipline; could easily be a factor if taking a liking to this game.
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8th

12

(2)

15th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Kenzai Warrior

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Teal

Useful on his day but has a disappointing strike-rate and is far from solid judged on 2023 form (Flat/hurdles); others preferred.

20/1

20/1

Form: 2574

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nearly won a bumper earlier this year when with a different yard; only 12l away in his second hurdle start at Lingfield (2m, soft) but looks one for handicaps.
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0

1

12th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Worcester

Izayte

12st 0lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Positively ridden returned to 2m4f here two weeks ago (good to soft) and didn't see it out quite as well as the front two; up another 2lb but looks sure to be involved.

7/2

3rd

5

29th Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Worcester

Izayte

11st 10lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Last four runs have been at 2m on good ground, the pick when winning off 7lb lower at Warwick in May and his recent seconds at Uttoxeter and here; clearly in good nick but he's been down the field in his two previous 2m4f races under rules.

7/2

2nd

1

1st Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Worcester

Izayte

12st 0lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Off the mark at Warwick in May (2m, good) and better form when second of five at Uttoxeter in June (form franked by the third); creeping up the weights but should remain a force at this level.

7/4

Form: 4-8

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stoutly bred 5yo who all things considered shaped well in a good-ground bumper at Southwell a year ago, after which he underwent wind surgery; weak 25-1 chance for his hurdling debut at Exeter and never figured; staying chaser in the making.
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Verdict Starting price

0

1

18th Sep 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Worcester

Hungry Hill

12st 1lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Jonjo O’Neill

prominent, weakened before 2 out, jockey looked down to see if something was amiss run-in, soon pulled up

9/4

1st

6

12th Sep 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Worcester

Hungry Hill

11st 9lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Jonjo O’Neill

His breakthrough win at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good to soft) had been coming but he ran a modest latest race here when well behind Karavomylos and has to bounce back from that.

6/1

6th

3

22nd Aug 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Worcester

Hungry Hill

11st 13lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Runner-up in two of his first three handicaps before winning one at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good to soft) on latest outing, about to be challenged by Broomfields Cave when that rival fell at the last; up 5lb whereas Broomfields Cave has gone up 4lb; firmly in the mix.

4/1

Form: 2-1 D

Last run: 209 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat-bred filly who was bought for £60,000 after finishing second in a Wincanton bumper for Joseph Tuite; nicely on top in the finish at Southwell (good) and there was respected opposition behind; goes against the boys on her hurdling debut but highly likely to be involved.
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5th

9

15th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 2f 193y

15:30 Clonmel

Treyarnon Bay

10st 10lb

J: Mr H E Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Won a bumper for Nicky Henderson but very poor form over hurdles since joining this yard for small money last summer and remains opposable.

20/1

5th

14

29th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Treyarnon Bay

11st 0lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Flat-bred mare won a bumper for Nicky Henderson but very poor form over hurdles since joining this yard for small money last summer.

40/1

18

15th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 77y

13:25 Punchestown

Treyarnon Bay

10st 7lb

J: Miss Abigail Voyce

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Well beaten in handicaps off this mark lately and can't be fancied even with cheekpieces tried; 4lb wrong.

50/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Looked in control of matters when falling in his second Irish point and was then bought for £42,000; rules debut was worth waiting for (after 13 months away) as he won pretty much as he liked from the front at Wincanton (bumper on good to firm; second had gone close on his debut); promising.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

24th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

18:30 Hereford

Big Jim Beam

11st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Very lightly raced 8yo; absent since tailed off in novice hurdle in March 2023 (had wind op soon afterwards) but won a bumper on rules debut in 2022 and was unlucky not to win an Irish point in 2021; market may guide before today's chase/handicap debut.

7/1

4

24th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

18:30 Hereford

Big Jim Beam

11st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Very lightly raced 8yo; absent since tailed off in novice hurdle in March 2023 (had wind op soon afterwards) but won a bumper on rules debut in 2022 and was unlucky not to win an Irish point in 2021; market may guide before today's chase/handicap debut.

7/1

4th

3

3rd Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 118y

Class 4

14:15 Newbury

Big Jim Beam

11st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Warren Greatrex

prominent, ridden after 3 out, soon hung left and weakened

15/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran in these colours for Rod Millman, winning handicaps at 1m and 1m2f (the latest in September); not in the same league on the Flat as others in here but he could make a jumper.
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6

(9)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Pride Of Hawridge

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: S McParlan

Has won over 1m2f in Britain; not beaten far in a 1m handicap here last month; more needed here back up in trip.

40/1

11th

6

(9)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Pride Of Hawridge

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: S McParlan

Has won over 1m2f in Britain; not beaten far in a 1m handicap here last month; more needed here back up in trip.

40/1

9th

8

(1)

20th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:10 Dundalk (AW)

Pride Of Hawridge

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: S McParlan

Losing run since a Ffos Las win in Britain in 2022; tailed off in two hurdle runs for this yard before low-key return to the Flat here a fortnight ago.

25/1

Form: 40

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a distance in his bumper and by even further on his switch to hurdling at Warwick; no appeal for now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

18th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:50 Stratford

Lookingdandy

10st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: David Evans

Soundly beaten in three low-grade handicap hurdles for Ben Pauling in early part of last year and has a lot to prove in this sphere but came good for David Evans with narrow 1m4f Flat win (RPR 66) last month and is evidently in good nick.

7/1

3

(11)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:25 Bath

Lookingdandy

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: David Evans

Finally off the mark in an apprentice handicap over a bit further on slower ground 11 days ago; has no penalty for that (will be 3lb higher from tomorrow) and enters calculations.

3/1

1st

4

(8)

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:55 Leicester

Lookingdandy

9st 6lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: David Evans

0-15; no sign of improvement on Flat turf debut at Bath (1m3f, good) last month; difficult to fancy.

25/1

Form: 178-3P C

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a bumper here last November (1m5f, good) but no fireworks in two 2m hurdles and this looks no easier.
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0

6

24th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

15:50 Stratford

HerecomesFreddie

11st 3lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Michael Scudamore

Bumper winner who isn't progressing over hurdles and made little impression in either handicap; latest one was at least won by an in-form horse but he was beaten nearly 20l.

10/1

4th

7

4th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

17:10 Bangor-on-Dee

HerecomesFreddie

10st 12lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Michael Scudamore

Bumper winner; made quite encouraging hurdle debut last October but his other two qualifying runs were disappointing and, following a break, he was soundly beaten on handicap debut in June; still unexposed, but needs that recent outing to have done him good.

14/1

9th

1

21st Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Worcester

HerecomesFreddie

12st 0lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Michael Scudamore

held up in rear, pushed along after 4 out, ridden and no impression before 3 out

12/1

Form: 07-

Last run: 243 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in bumpers here and at Southwell; no appeal now sent hurdling on the back of wind surgery.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

8th Jun 2023

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:10 Uttoxeter

Rubys Pearl

10st 3lb

J: Harrison Beswick

T: Emma-Jane Bishop

Seven-race maiden who has been beaten 22l and 18l in her two handicaps (2m; soft/good); has to step up.

14/1

7th

8

15th May 2023

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell

Rubys Pearl

10st 6lb

J: James Best

T: Emma-Jane Bishop

Certainly didn't run badly when fourth on eight on handicap debut at Fakenham (2m, soft) last month but was beaten about 22l in the end and others have more pressing claims here.

14/1

4th

7

10th Apr 2023

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

15:07 Fakenham

Rubys Pearl

10st 11lb

J: Harrison Beswick

T: Emma-Jane Bishop

pressed leader, ridden before 2 out, outpaced and well held when lost third approaching last

14/1

Form: 8-6

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten just under 60l in both a Uttoxeter bumper and Southwell maiden hurdle (tried in this headgear); no appeal for now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

12

18th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Worcester

Celestial Park

10st 9lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

Unplaced in her first six starts but showed the benefit of wind surgery when swooping at Uttoxeter 19 days ago, winning over this trip quite decisively (attracted support); even a 6lb rise still leaves her at the foot of this handicap and no surprise if she followed up.

11/4

1st

11

30th Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

19:20 Uttoxeter

Celestial Park

10st 2lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

Maiden; not beaten far on her Market Rasen handicap debut in June but below that level next time; wind surgery since and might have possibilities on the back of that.

14/1

9th

9

3rd Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:45 Southwell

Celestial Park

10st 9lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

took keen hold, prominent

14/1

66/1

Form: P

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m4f in the French provinces in May 2021 (heavy); regressive profile on the Flat for this yard and switching to hurdling at Hereford failed to stop the rot.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

1

(8)

29th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vissani

9st 10lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Ian Williams

midfield

4/1

5th

7

(4)

24th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

16:20 Windsor

Vissani

8st 10lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Ian Williams

slowly away, in rear

7/1

1

(8)

13th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Vissani

9st 11lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Ian Williams

1m4f winner when trained in France; it's been tough going for this yard but there was much more promise when a keeping-on sixth over the extended 1m at Wolverhampton 19 days ago; going back up in distance can help and this drop into 0-55 company also likely to be beneficial; check betting.

15/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest performer on the Flat where he has a better record on AW than on turf; sole win came over 1m2f; wouldn't be the obvious answer on his hurdling debut.
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11

(5)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:55 Beverley

Calcutta Dream

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

All six wins have been on the AW; two fair runs at Newcastle in June/July but well beaten on last three runs on turf; plenty to prove.

12/1

10

(11)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Calcutta Dream

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Six-time winner but unreliable in handicaps and classified races; not the percentage call.

10/1

3

(4)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

18:30 Thirsk

Calcutta Dream

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won a similar race at Southwell in January; best effort since when third of 14 at Newcastle 19 days ago (1m; blinkered first time); a danger to all if the headgear works so well a second time.

5/1

Form: 0-50P

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished last in all three bumpers and failed to complete when 300-1 for his hurdling debut.
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Verdict Starting price

8

25th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 7y

Class 5

13:58 Bangor-on-Dee

Hunsbury

10st 2lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Tracey Leeson

0-6 over hurdles and not bred to benefit from today's step up in trip, but made the frame in two 2m5f handicaps last month and has each-way claims if his stamina holds out.

8/1

3rd

5

26th Feb 2023

Good

2m 5f 163y

Class 5

16:20 Hereford

Hunsbury

10st 4lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Tracey Leeson

Yet to be placed after eight runs but kept on for very respectable fourth (about 12l behind Mole Court) at Warwick (2m5f, good) two weeks ago and remains unexposed over this sort of trip.

7/1

4th

11

11th Feb 2023

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:23 Warwick

Hunsbury

10st 3lb

J: Mr James Turner

T: Tracey Leeson

held up in rear, some headway when mistake 3 out, went fourth before 2 out, soon ridden, stayed on but not pace to challenge

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £66.60
Straight Forecast £68.73
Trifecta £210.70

Selections

RP Ratings:

School Days Over

SPOTLIGHT:

Father Of Jazz

LAMBOURN:

Treyarnon Bay

The Sun:

Big Jim Beam

The Times:

Treyarnon Bay

Telegraph:

Treyarnon Bay

WEST COUNTRY:

School Days Over

D Express:

School Days Over

The Star:

School Days Over

Daily Record:

School Days Over

POSTDATA:

Father Of Jazz

Daily Mail:

Father Of Jazz

Daily Mirror:

Father Of Jazz