April 16 / 13.35 Huntingdon

13.35

Good To Soft

Racing UK Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 2m 4f 145y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Racing UK Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: /67P01

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
He was having just his second run in a handicap when coming out on top in a 2m event at Wetherby (soft; beat the reopposing Sonnemoser by 1l) last month; did a lot wrong there and still managed to win so there is hope for better as he gains experience; should stay this far and he's more appealing than many.
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6th

3

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

William Of York

11st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Rebecca Menzies

Has won three times over hurdles and three times over fences, but was disappointing back over hurdles with a visor (retained) instead of cheekpieces at Hexham last time (2m7f, good; 40-1).

50/1

13th

1

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

William Of York

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won three handicap chases on the trot in 2024; has struggled to finish since; may fare better back over hurdles with visor tried.

16/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 8F-282 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Hit and miss in five runs for Evan Williams; sent off the warm favourite for his stable/handicap debut at Wetherby last month but couldn't get by the reopposing William Of York; may be able to reverse the placings faced with more emphasis on stamina.
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2nd

4

27th Apr 2023

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

17:20 Taunton

Sonnemoser

11st 11lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland

Hit and miss in five runs for Evan Williams but he's gone close in two handicaps (2m/2m4f, soft) for new yard this year; on same mark as for his clear second at Huntingdon 11 days ago and another bold bid can be expected.

11/4

2nd

4

16th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

13:35 Huntingdon

Sonnemoser

11st 10lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland

prominent, went second 7th, every chance from 3 out, soon ridden, not clear run 2 out, carried right run-in, kept on

3/1

2nd

1

21st Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Wetherby

Sonnemoser

12st 0lb

J: Cillin Leonard

T: Dr Richard Newland

Mixed form in bumpers and novice hurdles during light career for Evan Williams and well beaten in December when last seen; sold for £11,000 the following month; however, he now goes handicapping for a trainer enjoying a productive March and it will be interesting to see how he goes in the betting.

4/1

Form: P-476

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Just modest form over hurdles in recent weeks and there is room for improvement in his jumping; he now steps up in trip for his handicap debut though and his Flat form (RPR of 77 as recently as January) means he needs a very close look at this level.
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7th

1

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

10st 1lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

All six wins have been on Tapeta, including three over C&D; well treated on his best form last year and he went close off this mark over C&D (Rubellite third) last Thursday; that was his second run after a break and he's a big player if he can repeat that form.

9/2

2nd

3

(7)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Three C&D wins to his name; should be sharper for his recent return to action and he'll appreciate both dropping into Class 6 and returning to a longer trip; one to consider.

100/30

4th

8

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:39 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

2lb below last winning mark and although not seen in six months, has won after a similar absence; has run well in all four starts over C&D, but all six wins have come over 1m4f (three here) so he wouldn't want a dawdle over this trip.

14/1

Form: 22P53P

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Twice placed in bumpers and again when third of eight in a Newcastle novice in February (2m4f, good to soft); jumped right and ran poorly on his handicap debut at Fakenham last month; better than that and going back this way around may help matters.
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5th

4

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:10 Uttoxeter

City Roller

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Laura Horsfall

Still searching for first win (0-15) with form levels having dipped fractionally since finishing runner-up at Stratford (2m2f, good) in May; stays further than this and seems to handle soft ground; outside place claims.

8/1

5th

5

18th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:50 Stratford

City Roller

11st 8lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Laura Horsfall

0-10 over hurdles but ran big race from the front before succumbing to resurgent rival here (2m2f, good) last month, and his subsequent Newton Abbot sixth was perfectly respectable; one to consider.

4/1

6th

5

5th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:15 Newton Abbot

City Roller

11st 6lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Laura Horsfall

Exposed maiden but gave it a good go from the front at Southwell last month (2m2f, good) against a winner who was completing a double and has run well again since; solid candidate.

3/1

Form: 5FP541 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 12st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 22nd attempt when well backed at Hereford three weeks ago (2m3f, good to soft); 4lb higher mark to contend with but conditions should be fine and he's not dismissed lightly.
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5

30th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

20:45 Stratford

Samtara

11st 12lb

J: Mr Charlie Marshall

T: Ms Claire Hart

1-31 and not always a strong finisher under rules previously, but really dug in to wrest the prize back at Mollington latest (2m4f, good to firm); plenty to find on peak ratings but confidence restored at least.

33/1

5

30th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

20:45 Stratford

Samtara

11st 12lb

J: Mr Charlie Marshall

T: Ms Claire Hart

1-31 and not always a strong finisher under rules previously, but really dug in to wrest the prize back at Mollington latest (2m4f, good to firm); plenty to find on peak ratings but confidence restored at least.

33/1

8th

7

30th May 2024

Good

3m 2f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Warwick

Samtara

11st 4lb

J: Mr Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Not the best of strike-rates but sound run when second over fences at Huntingdon last time (2m7f, good); well handicapped at present; a possible back hurdling.

10/1

Form: -70824 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Won this race off a 7lb lower mark 12 months ago before following up at Southwell four days later; not far off his best on last two starts and sure to be primed for a repeat; propensity for making mistakes does temper enthusiasm though.
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4

9th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 3

16:23 Market Rasen

Hardy Boy

11st 10lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

C&D winner last August and his close fourth at Cheltenham three runs back was his best form yet; soft ground was no good to him on final appearance; nothing wrong with his mark.

12/1

4th

4

9th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 3

16:23 Market Rasen

Hardy Boy

11st 10lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

C&D winner last August and his close fourth at Cheltenham three runs back was his best form yet; soft ground was no good to him on final appearance; nothing wrong with his mark.

12/1

9th

9

29th Nov 2024

Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 3

15:40 Newbury

Hardy Boy

10st 12lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Ready winner over 2m7f at Market Rasen in August and he ran at least as well in defeat at Cheltenham in October but he has his share of weight now and soft ground has not been helpful so far.

14/1

Form: 97P373 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdle winner who was a creditable third at Market Rasen 18 days ago (2m4f, good to soft), disputing the lead jumping the last but running on fumes in the final 100 yards; others stronger for win purposes.
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No Results Found

Form: 7-6P8P

Last run: 52 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won twice over hurdles (around 2m) in late 2021; not much to recommend him in the last 12 months though and vulnerable from out of the weights.
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6th

5

16th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

13:40 Fakenham

Ace Time

10st 2lb

J: Ben Poste

T: J R Jenkins

Has two hurdle wins at around 2m (on good to soft) to his name but hard to make a case for him on anything he has shown in the past two years.

25/1

5th

8

18th Nov 2023

Heavy

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:12 Uttoxeter

Ace Time

10st 2lb

J: Ben Poste

T: J R Jenkins

took keen hold, prominent, pressed leader before 2 out, led 2 out, headed approaching last, soon weakened

66/1

Non-runners

Samtara, Hardy Boy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £5.90
Straight Forecast £5.81
Tricast £17.23
Trifecta £20.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sonnemoser

RP Ratings:

Hardy Boy

The Times:

Sonnemoser

Telegraph:

Sonnemoser

The Sun:

Sonnemoser

The Star:

Sonnemoser

Daily Record:

Sonnemoser

TOPSPEED:

Hardy Boy

POSTDATA:

Hardy Boy

WEST COUNTRY:

Hardy Boy

D Express:

Hardy Boy

Daily Mirror:

Hardy Boy