May 11 / 13.40 Huntingdon

13.40

Good

Racing UK Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4520.18
  • 2m 4f 145y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Racing UK Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 1/252- BF

Last run: 68 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Wide-margin bumper winner in March 2022 and very respectable second (albeit no match for useful winner) on hurdling debut at Market Rasen (2m4f, good to soft) in December but finished rather weakly when 11-10 favourite on last two appearances (2m7f/2m3f) and comes here with a point to prove.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

9

25th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 2f 191y

Class 2

13:15 Haydock

Park Hill Dancer

10st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Took a while to get the hang of hurdling (beaten at 11-10 three times in succession) but rattled off a quick double in May and was impressive at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) on the second occasion; an 8lb rise since looks fair enough and he returns from six months off with his stable on fire.

7/2

1st

4

28th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

16:30 Uttoxeter

Park Hill Dancer

11st 4lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Came clear with his market rival when taking a 2m4f good-ground maiden at Huntingdon 17 days ago; handicap debut and this mark doesn't look too challenging.

2/1

1st

4

11th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

13:40 Huntingdon

Park Hill Dancer

11st 4lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

took keen hold, held up in rear and in touch with leaders, went third 3 out, went second and going best when challenging 2 out, good jump and led narrowly last, ridden and kept on run-in, just prevailed

13/8

11/8

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 64622-

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Does not have an entirely convincing record over hurdles (0-6) but posted a sound effort when second at Market Rasen (2m4f, good to soft) last month and a similar level of form might well suffice here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 3y

Class 4

15:45 Taunton

A Definite Getaway

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

A dual winner (at about 3m) last April but he's not been seen since coming in a well-held third of five in 3m2f handicap chase at Newton Abbot ten months ago; he needs to hit the ground running.

8/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had modest 1-25 strike-rate on the Flat; shaped quite well when sixth of nine on recent hurdling debut at Warwick (2m3f, good) but was probably flattered by his proximity to the principals; others look stronger here.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

24th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:37 Uttoxeter

Fandabidozi

11st 2lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Gary Hanmer

Two wins and a number of places to his name over hurdles; only 2l away on the AW 16 days ago when returning from a year off; handicapped to go well.

13/2

4th

6

(4)

8th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fandabidozi

8st 10lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Gary Hanmer

Doubled his tally over hurdles when winning at Bangor last April and he was placed there on his next start; disappointing at Aintree when last seen 357 days ago and he's best watched on his return to this sphere.

16/1

3

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 103y

Class 4

20:05 Aintree

Fandabidozi

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

Doubled hurdling tally with clearcut win at Bangor (2m, good) last month and was placed off today's mark there (good to soft) a few days later; Sean Bowen takes the ride today; likely contender again.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 71/28-

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won good-ground Taunton bumper last April and made quite promising hurdle debut when second there (2m3f, good) in March, albeit unable to lay a glove on the clear winner; predictably struggled in hot Cheltenham race three weeks ago but ought to be much more competitive here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

11th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

13:40 Huntingdon

Final Encore

11st 4lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: Hughie Morrison

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

3/1

8th

12

19th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Cheltenham

Final Encore

11st 2lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: Hughie Morrison

held up in rear, ridden and no impression from 2 out

33/1

2nd

3

2nd Mar 2023

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

14:15 Taunton

Final Encore

11st 2lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: Hughie Morrison

Half-brother to connections' smart staying hurdler Third Wind and he won here (2m, good) last April on his second bumper start; should be suited by the step up in trip on hurdle debut and he's a leading contender.

7/4

Form: 00/7-

Last run: 74 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well down the field in all three bumpers; can't be recommended on today's hurdling debut.
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0

8

11th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:05 Lingfield

Madam May

11st 3lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Laura Mongan

Modest form on all three starts in bumpers and dropped right out on her 2m4f hurdle debut (125-1) at Huntingdon in May; hood fitted but all to prove for now.

100/1

5th

6

11th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

13:40 Huntingdon

Madam May

10st 11lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Laura Mongan

sweating, took keen hold, disputed lead at slow pace, mistake 1st, led 2nd, soon went clear, not fluent 5th, much reduced lead 6th, headed after 7th, lost position and mistake 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off

50/1

7th

8

26th Feb 2023

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

16:30 Fontwell

Madam May

11st 0lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Laura Mongan

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, pushed along and lost ground over 5f out, soon got well behind

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal from a bumper/low-grade hurdle winner; does not have a daunting standard to reach on this debut outing but is probably best watched all the same.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

9th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

14:55 Market Rasen

Honey Davis

11st 2lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Sarah Humphrey

Pulled up in hurdles at Huntingdon and Fontwell (good for both) and was big odds; trainer soon turns to headgear.

100/1

5

16th Jun 2023

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

18:10 Fontwell

Honey Davis

10st 8lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Sarah Humphrey

No immediate promise when pulled up on last month's Huntingdon racecourse debut (40-1).

50/1

5

11th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

13:40 Huntingdon

Honey Davis

10st 11lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Sarah Humphrey

First foal from a bumper/low-grade hurdle winner; does not have a daunting standard to reach on this debut outing but is probably best watched all the same.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £4.90
Straight Forecast £5.55
Trifecta £23.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

A Definite Getaway

RP RATINGS:

Park Hill Dancer

POSTDATA:

A Definite Getaway

WEST COUNTRY:

A Definite Getaway

The Times:

A Definite Getaway

Telegraph:

A Definite Getaway

Daily Mail:

A Definite Getaway

D Express:

A Definite Getaway

Daily Mirror:

A Definite Getaway

LAMBOURN:

Park Hill Dancer

The Guardian:

Park Hill Dancer

The Star:

Park Hill Dancer

Daily Record:

Park Hill Dancer