April 16 / 15.15 Huntingdon

15.15

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £4520.18
  • 1m 7f 171y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: -1315P CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Short odds when winning over 2m on good to soft in two of his first three starts over hurdles, with the second of those wins at this track (where he also won a bumper); raced too freely when well beaten in a Listed race at Exeter on penultimate start and pulled up at 33-1 when hooded for handicap debut in the Imperial Cup at Sandown on latest; 7lb claimer enlisted; one of several players in this if he's back to form.
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8th

19

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 44y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Western Zephyr

10st 6lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Useful 2m form for Charlie Longsdon in autumn 2024, including on this course, but his season ended badly; off to a good start for new yard when runner-up at Haydock (2m4f, soft; first-time cheekpieces, retained) last month but there's not much common ground between that run and what will be needed today.

40/1

2nd

3

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 3

13:28 Haydock

Western Zephyr

11st 9lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Made a winning return at Carlisle (2m) in October 2024 but his form nosedived later in the season, pulled up in the Topham at Aintree last spring on his final run for Charlie Longsdon; since changed hands for £20,000 and he needs to hit the ground running for his new yard after ten months off.

25/1

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15/8

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3/P1

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Third in France in April 2021 on debut; failed to settle and was pulled up at Sandown (2m, heavy) in November when next seen; had wind surgery before novice at Taunton (2m3f, good) early last month, in which he still raced freely but was allowed to stride on straightaway and won by 13l; this race demands more but he had no problems last time.
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6

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 164y

Class 1

14:20 Sandown

Matterhorn

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Chase record is 5-11, the most recent win at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last spring; seen only twice since but ran well in a notable handicap at Plumpton (2m1f) the latest time; possibilities at the weights, provided he stays the new trip.

7/2

2nd

2

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 219y

Class 2

14:35 Plumpton

Matterhorn

11st 9lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Paul Nicholls

Made it 5-9 over fences with convincing win at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last May; pulled up on sole run since, at Ascot in December, but the good to soft ground may not have suited; second in this last year; could go well.

11/2

1

25th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:48 Uttoxeter

Matterhorn

12st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Chase career commenced with a four-timer last spring/summer; subsequently lost his form until running well, beating all bar a similarly useful stablemate, in major handicap at Plumpton (2m1f, good) last time; possibilities, provided he's as effective back up in trip.

4/1

Form: 12 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Useful on Flat in Ireland; ready winner of four-runner race on stable/hurdle debut at Musselburgh (1m7f, good) in February and similar form when second at Taunton (2m, good to soft); both suggest that he is the one to beat.
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7th

6

22nd Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

14:40 Market Rasen

Dancila

11st 6lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

took keen hold, midfield, dropped to rear before 5th, headway after 3 out, ridden and weakening when mistake 2 out

9/2

1st

3

7th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

14:25 Newton Abbot

Dancila

11st 10lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Musselburgh winner on stable/hurdle debut but didn't really build on that in two subsequent novices; handicap debut and interesting to see how he fares in the betting against stablemate Valentino Dancer.

15/8

4

29th Apr 2023

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:05 Sandown

Dancila

11st 5lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Useful Flat-racer; created pretty good impression on stable/hurdle debut at Musselburgh (1m7f, good) in February but has been held in two subsequent novice hurdles (both on good to soft) and will need to up his game to win a race this competitive on his handicap hurdle debut; tongue-tie added.

12/1

Form: 17-171 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in Cheltenham Grade 2 (2m4f, soft) in January but won by 8l when short odds at Newcastle and Wetherby on his other two starts over hurdles, both about 2m on soft; made all last time; could still do better and has to be taken seriously despite conceding weight to most of these rivals.
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5th

2

23rd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 2

16:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Cruz Control

11st 8lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Took big step back in right direction when fifth at Aintree (3m1f, good to soft) last month, in race he won the previous two seasons; still on a workable mark and has a fighting chance here if first-time cheekpieces have any positive effect.

9/4

5th

9

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 210y

Class 1

14:30 Aintree

Cruz Control

11st 9lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Has failed to show his form in both outings this term but a revival looks highly likely back at Aintree on return from four-month break; 2-2 over fences at this venue, namely wins in this race for the last two years (good/good to soft); had a similar prep when winning by 5l off just 1lb lower 12 months ago; commands respect in the hat-trick attempt.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to 2m3f/2m7f chase winner Oscar O'scar, 2m3f/2m7f chase hurdle winner Almost Gold and two point winners; dam bumper and 2m4f-3m jumps winner; won last April in the last of five Irish points (runner-up dead-heated in a handicap hurdle last month); bought for £25,000 last May; hood fitted for this rules debut and, in a warm race, the market may guide.
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6

16th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

15:10 Market Rasen

Flashy Boy

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Absent since a respectable hurdles effort (on stable debut) 15 months ago; quite interesting switched to chasing, having gained sole success in a point; market may offer further guidance.

5/1

3rd

8

7th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

14:42 Stratford

Flashy Boy

10st 8lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Just a respectable fifth at Ludlow (2m5f, good; only run for Fergal O'Brien) in May and now 0-6 over hurdles but, having changed hands for £4,000, it will be interesting to see what Robbie Llewellyn can do with him; tongue-tie removed after one use.

5/1

5th

7

12th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:38 Ludlow

Flashy Boy

11st 1lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

1-5 in Irish points and 0-5 (modest form) for Tom Lacey over hurdles, having run over 2m2f and 3m1f in his two handicaps; last seen in November; makes debut for new yard following wind surgery (tongue-tie added too) and he might yet turn a corner.

5/1

200/1

Form: 0P/

Last run: 859 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
300-1 and hooded, did little in a bumper or maiden hurdle in 2020.
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6th

8

16th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:15 Huntingdon

Meanaz

10st 9lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Max Young

300-1 and hooded, did little in a bumper or maiden hurdle in 2020.

200/1

Form: 19 D

Last run: 117 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Off the mark last June at the fourth attempt in British points; won a maiden hurdle at Southwell (2m, good; left clear at the final flight) in November on rules debut, which is respected form, but tailed off at Ludlow in December; he was kicked at the start before the latter, which might have had some bearing on his performance.
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3rd

1

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:55 Huntingdon

No Risk With Lou

12st 1lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Three-time C&D winner, including this race last year (good ground); probably won't be favoured by any rain but didn't run badly in Class 2 event at Worcester (2m4f, good to soft) in September on latest outing and is sure to be suited by the return to this track; high on the list.

4/1

Form:

Last run: 111 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
66-1, remote in a bumper here (good to soft) on Boxing Day; now tongue tied.
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6

28th Apr 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

18:50 Southwell

Remember Ally

11st 5lb

J: Mr James Turner

T: Tracey Leeson

Has easily the worst chance on form, having achieved nothing in two races (bumper/hurdle) over 2m at Huntingdon.

100/1

7

16th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:15 Huntingdon

Remember Ally

11st 2lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Tracey Leeson

66-1, remote in a bumper here (good to soft) on Boxing Day; now tongue tied.

100/1

5

28th Jan 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

16:25 Doncaster

Remember Ally

11st 2lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Tracey Leeson

Form: P

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair form up to 1m4f on the Flat for two other yards but was 0-10; had a wind operation before pulled up at 33-1 in maiden hurdle at Doncaster (2m, good) one month ago, racing freely and prominent early on, so best watched.
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3rd

4

17th Oct 2023

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 4

15:48 Huntingdon

Noonie

11st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

0-10 on the Flat but had some fair form for two previous stables; four defeats over hurdles for this one have earned her a low mark; stable sprung a 50-1 surprise in this 12 months ago.

12/1

Non-runners

No Risk With Lou, Noonie

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £11.60
Straight Forecast £9.52
Trifecta £25.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dancila

WEST COUNTRY:

Matterhorn

TOPSPEED:

Western Zephyr

D Express:

Matterhorn

The Sun:

Matterhorn

The Star:

Matterhorn

RP Ratings:

Dancila

POSTDATA:

Dancila

The Times:

Dancila

Telegraph:

Dancila

Daily Mirror:

Dancila

Daily Record:

Dancila