March 15 / 14.30 Huntingdon

14.30

Soft

Bet At racingtv.com Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 1m 7f 171y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Bet At racingtv.com Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 30-236

Last run: 77 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
A fairly useful juvenile in France last term but he's yet to show that form for his current yard, tongue tied when fading sixth in 2m Leicester handicap hurdle in December; not ruled out if subsequent breathing surgery sparks a resurgence.
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2nd

1

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Ffos Las

Milldam

12st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Five-time hurdle winner; inconsistent this season and not yet proven over this far but the form of his fifth in a valuable race at Windsor (2m, soft) in January reads very well in this context, and he didn't run badly when fourth at Stratford (2m, soft) last month; big player if on song.

8/1

4th

1

9th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

15:20 Stratford

Milldam

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Won this from 3lb lower in 2024; ran creditably at Windsor (2m Class 2; fifth, 20-1) in January but pulled up in a premier handicap at Newbury subsequently; drying ground wouldn't play to his strengths.

20/1

11

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 1

15:20 Newbury

Milldam

11st 3lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Jamie Snowden

Steadily finding his form this season, respectable fifth to Hot Fuss at Windsor (soft) most recently; may be about to reach boiling point and he'll be particularly interesting if the ground is heavy, having been successful in last four attempts on that surface.

12/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 674

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful 1m2f winner on the Flat who seems to be heading in the right direction over hurdles, fourth of 15 in 2m Ffos Las novice in January; he's open to further progress after a break so holds very good claims.
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5th

1

7th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Kempton

Thunderclap

12st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Hughie Morrison

Only 4lb higher than when a convincing winner of this race last year (on soft) and ran as though his run 15 days ago would bring him on; couldn't discount.

8/1

5th

1

7th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Kempton

Thunderclap

12st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Hughie Morrison

Only 4lb higher than when a convincing winner of this race last year (on soft) and ran as though his run 15 days ago would bring him on; couldn't discount.

8/1

6th

3

23rd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

13:55 Huntingdon

Thunderclap

11st 9lb

J: David Bass

T: Hughie Morrison

towards rear

10/1

20/1

  • Place: £7.30

Form: 4-467

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Showed some promise in bumpers but he came in last of seven on his hurdling debut in 2m Lingfield novice (50-1) in January; has since had a wind op and in good hands so he could still do better.
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3rd

2

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:47 Cartmel

Jack Sprat

11st 13lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Bettered low-key stable debut (over hurdles) when second to very progressive rival over C&D (good) last month and remains well handicapped on some of his form for Jamie Snowden; likely contender.

11/4

2nd

6

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 4

15:18 Cartmel

Jack Sprat

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Capable on his day for Jamie Snowden, winning three times; didn't sign off for that yard in bad form but he made a quiet debut for this yard here when 3m1f was no excuse.

10/1

Form: 33

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Kickstarted 2023 with 1m4f Flat success at Wolverhampton for his new yard and has shown fair form in this sphere since when third at Newbury and over C&D, despite racing too freely; he can do better still, especially if settling better.
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5

26th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 5

12:27 Wetherby

Aristobulus

11st 6lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

Made all in small-field novice handicap hurdle at Southwell (2m4f, heavy; comfortably off 6lb lower) four weeks ago, adding to his Flat wins; possibilities provided he's just as effective over fences; tongue-tie applied.

4/1

1st

6

28th Nov 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:40 Southwell

Aristobulus

10st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

made all, going best before 2 out, ridden and hung left approaching last, kept on well run-in, eased towards finish, comfortably

20/1

4th

7

17th Oct 2023

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

17:00 Huntingdon

Aristobulus

10st 7lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

set good pace, pushed along after 3 out, headed before 2 out, pecked on landing 2 out, weakened run-in

12/1

Form: 52/

Last run: 731 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Son of Flemensfirth who shaped really well on both his starts early in 2021, coming in a clear second in 2m Newbury novice on latter occasion; he has a two-year absence to overcome here but yard is going well so can't be discounted, especially if market vibes are positive.
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5th

4

15th Mar 2023

Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:30 Huntingdon

Moore Margaux

11st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Olly Murphy

Son of Flemensfirth who shaped really well on both his starts early in 2021, coming in a clear second in 2m Newbury novice on latter occasion; he has a two-year absence to overcome here but yard is going well so can't be discounted, especially if market vibes are positive.

3/1

Form: 43

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Black Sam Bellamy mare who has gone with some promise when in the frame in a Hexham bumper and Lingfield novice (2m) ten months apart; she has the scope to go on so needs considering.
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6

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:12 Warwick

Oakley Dancer

11st 11lb

J: Mr James King

T: Robert Waley-Cohen

Two hurdle wins (2m-2m1f) on slow ground for Olly Murphy in 2023, but she's not seen much action since and was pulled up in two runs (point/handicap chase) during the winter; still unexposed in this sphere but she needs a major revival with cheekpieces added.

25/1

6

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:12 Warwick

Oakley Dancer

11st 11lb

J: Mr James King

T: Robert Waley-Cohen

Two hurdle wins (2m-2m1f) on slow ground for Olly Murphy in 2023, but she's not seen much action since and was pulled up in two runs (point/handicap chase) during the winter; still unexposed in this sphere but she needs a major revival with cheekpieces added.

25/1

3

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 25y

Class 4

15:15 Leicester

Oakley Dancer

11st 7lb

J: Mrs Izzie Hill

T: Robert Waley-Cohen

Dual hurdle winner (2m-2m1f, on slow ground) when with Olly Murphy; not seen under rules since January 2024, since when she has changed hands; pulled up in a point last December; handy mark if revived.

6/1

Form: 9

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Modest maiden on the Flat who hinted at promise in first-time cheekpieces when ninth of 15 in 2m Ludlow novice on his hurdling debut three weeks ago; he needs to build on it now.
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0

8

15th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

15:55 Ffos Las

The Rebel Breen

10st 13lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Katy Price

Safely held in plating company on last month's handicap hurdle debut at Stratford (2m2f, good); 8lb lower here but needs significant improvement, and it's questionable whether today's stamina test will suit this former Flat-racer.

33/1

5th

6

9th Sep 2023

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:30 Stratford

The Rebel Breen

10st 2lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Katy Price

Displayed some ability at a modest level on the Flat but safely held on all four hurdling starts, most recently when remote third of five in 2m6f novice here last month; 8lb out of the weights for today's handicap debut and difficult to enthuse over.

20/1

3rd

5

24th Aug 2023

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 3

14:05 Stratford

The Rebel Breen

10st 10lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Katy Price

Regressive maiden on Flat and no turnaround in three attempts over hurdles; has no obvious form claims.

33/1

Form: 80

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Has beaten just one rival in 2m novice hurdles at Plumpton and Lingfield this winter; he's very hard to make a case for.
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3

30th May 2025

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 2

19:00 Stratford

Dr Lockdown

12st 0lb

J: Mr James King

T: Mrs H S Jeffreys

Not that far behind Kilfilum Woods and Coolagh Park at Huntingdon ten days ago, but still looks to have the most of any to find here.

40/1

3

30th May 2025

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 2

19:00 Stratford

Dr Lockdown

12st 0lb

J: Mr James King

T: Mrs H S Jeffreys

Not that far behind Kilfilum Woods and Coolagh Park at Huntingdon ten days ago, but still looks to have the most of any to find here.

40/1

2

20th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

20:40 Huntingdon

Dr Lockdown

11st 12lb

J: Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Mrs H S Jeffreys

Achieved little when winning a two-runner point in April and was beaten 68l when third at Hexham 10 days ago; has too much to prove.

20/1

Form: 1-454 C

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Showed fairly useful (winning) form in bumpers and made an encouraging start in this sphere when fourth of six in 2m Sandown novice last month; he's in the mix with more to offer.
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6

7th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

15:45 Exeter

Odins Quest

11st 3lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

1-9 over hurdles; ended last season on a low note and was again well beaten when back in action in January; makes chasing debut from a good mark but others look much less risky.

14/1

13th

8

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

14:00 Wincanton

Odins Quest

11st 10lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

visibility reduced by fog

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.90
Straight Forecast £6.99
Trifecta £143.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Thunderclap

The Guardian:

Moore Margaux

Daily Mirror:

Milldam

Telegraph:

Aristobulus

RP Ratings:

Thunderclap

POSTDATA:

Thunderclap

The Times:

Thunderclap

The Sun:

Thunderclap

Daily Mail:

Moore Margaux

D Express:

Moore Margaux

The Star:

Moore Margaux

Daily Record:

Moore Margaux