February 09 / 16.10 Huntingdon

16.10

Good

Winvic Construction Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £15609
  • 2m 3f 137y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Winvic Construction Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 55-118

Last run: 88 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Returned from a break (and wind surgery) with a brace of Chepstow wins, both relatively comfortable; found out by a 10lb rise in the Greatwood but a subsequent absence suggests all might not have been well that day; interesting to gauge the level of confidence behind him.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 3

18:15 Hexham

Sonigino

11st 10lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Useful hurdler with 6-22 strike-rate; beat sole other finisher by 16l on chasing debut at Fakenham (2m5f, good) four weeks ago; that form is not easy to read but he jumped soundly and should go well again.

13/8

1st

2

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 3

15:25 Fakenham

Sonigino

11st 2lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Very useful hurdler with 6-22 strike-rate; has shown his form on only one of three starts since returning from a long absence this season, when close third at Sandown (2m4f, good) two starts ago, but has obvious claims if on song for this chasing debut.

11/8

10th

6

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:40 Musselburgh

Sonigino

11st 1lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Ended 2023-24 season in poor form and had 596 days off before this term; Sandown (2m4f) on latest start was promising, though, as he didn't get the best of runs but kept on well to be a close third of ten; unraced beyond 2m5f but that latest performance makes him interesting.

9/2

6/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 55-422

Last run: 62 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Good juvenile hurdler last season and fifth in Fred Winter at Cheltenham; hasn't looked ahead of his mark this campaign but has been running well and this longer trip is worth a go around here.
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4th

7

(8)

29th Jun 2024

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Too Friendly

8st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

Seen far more often over hurdles; lost his way in that discipline but smooth 2m winner on the Kempton AW in March (first Flat start since 2021) and he's run well on turf since over 1m6f and 1m5f; often wears cheekpieces, which return today after he was hooded instead on penultimate start and had no headgear on latest; others are preferred for the win.

20/1

4th

4

(1)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:40 Hamilton

Too Friendly

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: James Owen

Seen far more often over hurdles (winner on varied ground); lost his way in that discipline but smooth 2m winner on the Kempton AW in March (first Flat start since 2021) and close second of six to Hope You Can Run at Newmarket (1m6f) two weeks ago; often wears cheekpieces, but hooded instead on latest start and has no headgear today; may still have more to offer on Flat.

8/1

2nd

6

(1)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Newmarket

Too Friendly

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

Seen far more often over hurdles (winner on varied ground); has lost his way in that discipline but he was a smooth 2m winner on the Kempton AW in March (first Flat start since 2021) and was not discredited when tenth in the Chester Cup nine days ago; first-time hood replaces cheekpieces; may still have more to offer on Flat.

4/1

Form: 46-121 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Travelled well before winning with a bit in hand under Finn Lambert over a little further here 13 days ago for which he's been raised 6lb; that asks a question of him in this higher grade, especially from 4lb out of the handicap, but he's clearly progressing.
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9th

9

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 2

15:27 Plumpton

Moveit Like Minnie

10st 11lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Justified favouritism at Wincanton (2m4f, good) last time, recording a first win over hurdles since 2023; fairly consistent and looks worth a crack at this new trip so may remain competitive; whether he can follow up is a different matter.

10/1

1st

7

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 3

16:57 Wincanton

Moveit Like Minnie

11st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Not quite in peak form this season but has still made the frame in some good-quality contests, most recently when close fourth of 15 at Ascot (2m3f, good to soft) last month; in calmer waters here and will be suited by the faster ground; leading claims.

7/2

4th

15

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 63y

Class 2

14:25 Ascot

Moveit Like Minnie

10st 2lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Largely consistent record at Ascot includes a sixth-place finish in this contest last year and placed effort in latest start; on a 13-race losing sequence but should give his running.

11/1

Form: 11-932 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Some feat to have won four handicaps last season at about 2m4f and he bumped into a subsequent Grade 2 winner when second at Kempton on Boxing Day (soft); a 2lb nudge is not the end of the world and all ground comes alike to him; thereabouts.
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4th

3

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 3

16:57 Wincanton

Bourbali

11st 7lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Joe Tizzard

Mixes chasing with hurdling and is largely consistent; didn't fire at Kempton last month but is now 3lb lower than when second to Celtic Art at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) two starts ago and won't be far away if quickly back on song.

8/1

5th

5

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Kempton

Bourbali

10st 13lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Joe Tizzard

Mixes chasing with hurdling and holding his form well, making most of the running when 3l second of five at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) five weeks ago; firmly in the mix again.

12/1

2nd

3

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 2

15:15 Taunton

Bourbali

11st 1lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Joe Tizzard

Mixes chasing with hurdling and consistent in the main; solid enough efforts in this discipline the last twice and Rian Corcoran's claim will come in handy; fine on all ground.

8/1

Form: 353-23 D

Last run: 92 days

W: 11st 10lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Veteran who was in career-best form last season but he wasn't on his game when a well-held third at Bangor in November and now returns from another break; this is a tough race in which to bounce back after three months away.
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1st

1

28th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 49y

Class 3

15:10 Fontwell

Hunters Call

12st 1lb

J: Miss Alice Stevens

T: Olly Murphy

Still capable of fine efforts, as he showed when narrowly beaten at Ayr last month; remains on a fair mark, despite top weight, but could again prove vulnerable for win purposes.

11/2

2nd

2

22nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 2

16:10 Ayr

Hunters Call

11st 10lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Olly Murphy

Old-timer who was still capable of useful form last season, finishing third of four in this race; however, age may now be catching up with him and he hasn't found much under pressure on his last two outings; opposable.

7/1

6th

1

4th Mar 2023

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 2

15:50 Doncaster

Hunters Call

12st 0lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Olly Murphy

In career-best form last season despite his advancing years but he's not fired as he can in his last two starts some 92 days apart; worth taking on.

14/1

Form: 13-P1P D

Last run: 45 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 142

Form & Verdict
Pulled up when thrown into a competitive handicap for his chase debut at Kempton over Christmas; won easily over hurdles the time before but in a small field and the handicapper hit to the tune of 12lb; could be vulnerable.
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4th

2

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 170y

14:05 Tipperary

Galore Desassences

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Former Nigel Hawke-trained gelding made a bright start for the stable when second over hurdles at Fairyhouse in April; switch to chasing (second roll of the dice) at Wexford worked out reasonably well when third behind Watch House Cross (facile winner on next start) and if he brushes his jumping up another notch here, he could be one to have on your side; should take high rank.

9/4

2

19th Jun 2023

Good

2m 3f 100y

19:13 Kilbeggan

Galore Desassences

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Four-time winner in UK is rated 140 over hurdles after a fine run in defeat on debut for this yard; however, didn't jump well on second chase start last time and needs a fair bit more.

3/1

2

29th May 2023

Good

2m 1f 0y

18:00 Ballinrobe

Galore Desassences

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Form: /P190-

Last run: 334 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Four-time hurdle winner having his first run over jumps since down the field in last season's Imperial Cup (March); won off this mark two months earlier and he comes here after a pleasing run on the AW after 166 days off; could well have a part to play.
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3

(8)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:03 York

Hydroplane

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

9yo who has returned from a long absence in pretty good heart, finishing third at Chester (2m, good) then fourth from off the pace at Kempton (2m, AW; Molten Sea second); might not be far away.

12/1

4th

1

(7)

9th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

19:20 Kempton (AW)

Hydroplane

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ian Williams

9yo who returned from two-year absence with creditable third at Chester (2m, good) at the end of May; also effective over this C&D and he may be able to build on that latest performance; chance.

7/1

Form: -F23PP C

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Last win came in the Greatwood at Cheltenham in November 2021; feasibly treated despite being 5lb higher and he'll probably be glad to see the back of fences; couldn't be too dismissive.
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4th

1

17th Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 3

15:35 Kelso

West Cork

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Pulled up over fences the last twice and something to prove regarding current form, but the return to hurdles could be just what he needs and he's well treated on last season's best form in this sphere; in calculations.

11/4

2

9th Feb 2023

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 2

16:10 Huntingdon

West Cork

11st 11lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Dan Skelton

Last win came in the Greatwood at Cheltenham in November 2021; feasibly treated despite being 5lb higher and he'll probably be glad to see the back of fences; couldn't be too dismissive.

4/1

6

27th Jan 2023

Good

2m 0f 78y

Class 2

15:15 Doncaster

West Cork

11st 8lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Returned from long absence to win major handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (2m, good) in November 2021 and made quite promising chasing debut in November last year, but his run at Kempton on Boxing Day was disappointing and he returns from wind surgery with a point to prove.

8/1

Form: F/8-15 D

Last run: 83 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Remains lightly raced; looked good at Warwick in May (2m, good) and ran as though the race would bring him on when fifth on his Ascot return; that was in mid-November and off since, but hard to rule out.
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3rd

6

24th Apr 2023

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

19:25 Kempton

Gipsy De Choisel

11st 10lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: Nicky Henderson

Campaigned at about 2m in Britain, winning at Warwick (good) last May; no progress in two runs since but may be ready for a crack at this longer distance; French win came over 2m3f; not dismissed.

6/1

6th

2

4th Mar 2023

Good

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

15:25 Newbury

Gipsy De Choisel

11st 13lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: Nicky Henderson

Looked good from the front in small field at Warwick (2m, good; 5lb higher today) last May in his second handicap; ran as though the race would bring him on when fair fifth at Ascot in November; off another 106 days but lightly raced and could be capable of better.

4/1

5

9th Feb 2023

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 2

16:10 Huntingdon

Gipsy De Choisel

11st 1lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: Nicky Henderson

Remains lightly raced; looked good at Warwick in May (2m, good) and ran as though the race would bring him on when fifth on his Ascot return; that was in mid-November and off since, but hard to rule out.

8/1

Form: -12619 C

Last run: 2 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Winning his first handicap when beating six rivals at Doncaster last month off 5lb lower (2m3f, good); likely that he didn't enjoy the fitting of a hood when down the field at Taunton on Tuesday but it's still a big ask to bounce back so quickly in this competitive a race.
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7th

1

11th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 4

16:00 Huntingdon

Give Me A Cuddle

12st 0lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Yet to make any further progress since winning at Doncaster (2m3f, good) in January but gave very good account before fading into fifth at Kempton (2m5f, good; first-time tongue-tie) ten days ago and has each-way claims at least if in similar form here.

10/1

5th

9

1st May 2023

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Kempton

Give Me A Cuddle

11st 6lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

disputed lead, prominent after 2nd

33/1

12th

3

25th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

13:50 Kelso

Give Me A Cuddle

11st 9lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

took keen hold, prominent

16/1

Non-runners

West Cork, Gipsy De Choisel, Give Me A Cuddle

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Payout
Exacta £18.40
Straight Forecast £16.68
Tricast £37.93
Trifecta £49.50

Selections

RP Ratings:

Sonigino

TOPSPEED:

Moveit Like Minnie

LAMBOURN:

Gipsy De Choisel

Telegraph:

West Cork

SPOTLIGHT:

Hydroplane

Daily Record:

Too Friendly

WEST COUNTRY:

Sonigino

D Express:

Sonigino

Daily Mirror:

Sonigino

The Times:

Moveit Like Minnie

The Star:

Moveit Like Minnie

The Guardian:

Gipsy De Choisel

Daily Mail:

West Cork

POSTDATA:

Hydroplane