February 09 / 15.35 Huntingdon

15.35

Good

Newlands Developments Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4436.04
  • 3m 1f 10y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Newlands Developments Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: PP-122 D BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Solid record under Bradley Roberts this term, opening his account at Fontwell (3m2f, good) then runner-up over 3m at Wincanton and Doncaster; looked hindered by not being allowed whip persuasion in 'hands and heels' race last time; in-form contender who warrants respect.
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1st

5

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

3m 1f 10y

Class 4

12:30 Huntingdon

The Wise Traveller

11st 2lb

J: Jamie Gambin

T: Sarah Humphrey

Multiple winner but hasn't achieved a great deal since his 25-1 Plumpton win last September; however, he likes good ground and his mark is dropping.

8/1

5th

8

13th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 4

14:40 Fakenham

The Wise Traveller

10st 12lb

J: Jamie Gambin

T: Sarah Humphrey

Made all to cause 25-1 surprise at Plumpton (3m1f, good) in September, after a break, but generally disappointing since; pulled up when back at Plumpton a week ago, and can't be supported with much confidence here.

16/1

4

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

14:00 Plumpton

The Wise Traveller

11st 9lb

J: Jamie Gambin

T: Sarah Humphrey

10yo who has finished merely seventh on his last three starts, the latest in January; however, a break may have helped and he was returning from some time off when winning under Jamie Gambin over C&D (good) last September; now 3lb lower than for that win and not discounted.

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 3-436P

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Still seeking first success for current yard but had unsuitable ground the last twice (hurdle/chase); all wins on good going and returns to forecast ideal conditions off a handy mark; could go well.
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3rd

3

27th Jun 2023

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

20:40 Newton Abbot

TelArt

11st 11lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Robbie Llewellyn

raced in third, not fluent 12th, mistake and dropped to last 13th

10/1

3rd

1

29th May 2023

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

13:35 Huntingdon

TelArt

12st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Well held over fences the last twice but has always looked better as a hurdler and runner-up over C&D off this mark in February; good or quicker ground ideal and should certainly be in the shake-up.

4/1

4th

1

11th May 2023

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

16:30 Huntingdon

TelArt

12st 0lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Heavy and (last time) fast-deteriorating ground have counted against him on both handicap chase starts this year; replication of form of 3m1f hurdles second off 5lb higher here in February sees him go close, however.

10/1

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4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 622530 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Well held in blinkers last time; largely consistent (mostly in cheekpieces) otherwise this season and could well bounce back; on a competitive mark and has won under William Maggs, who takes off 10lb today; possibilities in reapplied cheekpieces.
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3rd

3

9th Feb 2023

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

15:35 Huntingdon

Bird On The Wire

11st 8lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

in touch with leaders, mistake 4 out, soon ridden, well held but kept on and went third run-in

4/1

10th

2

10th Jan 2023

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

12:15 Doncaster

Bird On The Wire

12st 1lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Good third over C&D (good) under William Maggs in November latest; conditions suit and interesting with blinkers tried but record of 1-18 is offputting.

7/1

3rd

6

25th Nov 2022

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

12:00 Doncaster

Bird On The Wire

10st 8lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Only win in 17 starts over hurdles was when scoring off a 6lb lower mark over C&D in January; some fair efforts since, though below-par last time (September).

6/1

Form: 9433-3 C

Last run: 280 days

W: 10st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Raced mainly at up to 2m4f; well beaten in this race last year but looks well handicapped off 13lb lower this time round and is worth another crack at 3m1f judged on his two efforts here last spring (absent since); not dismissed.
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12

9th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 114y

Class 5

13:55 Plumpton

San Pedro De Senam

10st 13lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary Moore

His two wins came in 2018 but he's shown enough in two outings this spring, after a break, to suggest he can be a serious player.

13/2

3rd

10

4th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

16:00 Fontwell

San Pedro De Senam

10st 6lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary Moore

Without a win since 2018 and patently not the force of old but returned from layoff with fairly encouraging fourth at Huntingdon (3m1f, good) in February and can't be ruled out off another career-low mark here.

8/1

4th

6

9th Feb 2023

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

15:35 Huntingdon

San Pedro De Senam

10st 9lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary Moore

towards rear, slightly hampered 4 out, headway 3 out, ridden before 2 out, no extra and lost third run-in

4/1

Form: 17-14P CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 3lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Achieved nothing at Fakenham last week on return from layoff; returns to a suitable scenario having scored twice over C&D on good ground last spring; however, yet to win outside of mares' races.
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1st

5

29th May 2023

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

13:35 Huntingdon

Ratoute Yutty

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Caroline Fryer

Two C&D wins last spring but has struggled this year; better at Stratford eight days ago and chance may depend of effect of cheekpieces (returning in place of usual tongue-strap); much prefers quick ground.

8/1

5th

9

21st May 2023

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

16:05 Stratford

Ratoute Yutty

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Caroline Fryer

Won twice off lowly marks at Huntingdon (3m1f, good) last spring but this year's form is uninspiring and she's 8lb out of the weights here.

33/1

8th

12

11th May 2023

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

15:25 Huntingdon

Ratoute Yutty

10st 8lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Caroline Fryer

Record of 2-7 over C&D includes this race last year (good), accounting for Kentford Mallard and Milanese Rose; 7lb lower mark today is owed to some laboured efforts here and elsewhere since, however.

12/1

Form: 446-PP

Last run: 70 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Maiden who showed bits of promise last season; however, pulled up in a couple of handicaps this term; best watched unless the market suggests better is expected.
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6th

7

9th Feb 2023

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

15:35 Huntingdon

Teddy The Knight

10st 7lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Adrian Wintle

midfield, bad mistake 3 out, soon ridden, weakened before 2 out

25/1

7

1st Dec 2022

Good To Soft

3m 0f 150y

Class 5

13:55 Wincanton

Teddy The Knight

11st 0lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Adrian Wintle

visibility reduced by fog

33/1

11

25th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

16:20 Chepstow

Teddy The Knight

11st 4lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Adrian Wintle

midfield, dropped to rear after 7th, soon lost touch, pulled up before 2 out

12/1

Form: 1P-PP7

Last run: 24 days

W: 12st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Far from reliable having posted form figures of FP1PPP7 in his last seven races (hurdles/fences), the win gained at Ascot; difficult to support with confidence but the new headgear may prompt a revival.
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1

9th Feb 2023

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

15:35 Huntingdon

Guillemot

12st 2lb

J: Tom O’Brien

T: Henry Daly

led, disputed lead from 4th, prominent when reminders just after 5 out, ridden 4 out, weakened and pulled up home turn

9/1

7th

3

16th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 5f 163y

Class 4

16:10 Hereford

Guillemot

11st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Henry Daly

Far from reliable having posted form figures of FP1PPP in his last six races (hurdles/fences); the win came at Ascot (2m7f soft) and he holds good claims on that performance; just hard to back with confidence.

12/1

1

20th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

14:20 Ludlow

Guillemot

12st 0lb

J: Tom O’Brien

T: Henry Daly

towards rear, mistake 1st, mistake 6th, reminders 7th, detached with one circuit to go

11/1

Form: 32037P D

Last run: 90 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Scored on good ground at Southwell last May and placed several times subsequently; less appealing on his hurdles/Flat form since October; chance partly depends on how well he takes to new headgear combination.
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13

11th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

12:35 Hereford

Robeam

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Michael Mullineaux

Dual hurdle winner in 2022; placed twice on the AW this autumn but his last two Flat runs were disappointing and this chasing debut will be his 82nd career start; 3lb out of the weights; too risky.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £22.30
Straight Forecast £23.08
Tricast £107.93
Trifecta £144.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Wise Traveller

TOPSPEED:

Bird On The Wire

RP Ratings:

San Pedro De Senam

WEST COUNTRY:

Teddy The Knight

POSTDATA:

Robeam

The Times:

The Wise Traveller

Telegraph:

The Wise Traveller

The Guardian:

The Wise Traveller

Daily Mirror:

The Wise Traveller

The Star:

The Wise Traveller

Daily Record:

The Wise Traveller

Daily Mail:

Bird On The Wire

D Express:

San Pedro De Senam