January 25 / 15.45 Huntingdon

15.45

Good

Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £13007.5
  • 3m 1f 10y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: -5P41P CD BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Talented bumper and C&D maiden hurdle winner; warm order for a Catterick handicap since but he proved a handful, reluctant to go out on the second circuit and hanging badly until pulled up; has a black mark for behaviour but going this way round will suit and he still has potential.
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20

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 104y

15:45 Punchestown

Beachcomber

10st 2lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Last win came in 3m Kempton handicap in Christmas of 2024; third to Bill Baxter in this race last year but not at best this season, chasing home a clear winner at Ludlow last time (only two finishers); 7lb lower than last year so don't rule out.

14/1

2nd

6

30th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 171y

Class 3

15:57 Ludlow

Beachcomber

11st 2lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Appeared to get his campaign back on track when third over hurdles at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) and, when a 10l fifth over C&D since, he was softened up by getting competitive a good way out; he doesn't have a convincing profile but his pure ability is respected.

7/1

5th

1

26th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 3

14:07 Ludlow

Beachcomber

12st 1lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Out of form over fences this season but turned things around with creditable third over hurdles at Musselburgh (3m good to soft) last month and it will be interesting to see whether he can build on that performance on this return to chasing.

7/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 12147- CD

Last run: 281 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
A big improver last winter when winning four handicaps at about 3m2f (ground ranging from good to soft) but off the track since last April and regular cheekpieces now replaced with a first-time tongue-tie; needs to be better than ever to add to the win haul.
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7th

5

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 3

15:55 Cartmel

Loup De Maulde

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Scored twice over fences (around 3m) in March 2024; back from two years off in good nick, runner-up over 3m2f at Chepstow last month; can race off the same mark here so he's a player with Harry Cobden taking over.

5/2

2nd

4

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 54y

Class 3

16:55 Chepstow

Loup De Maulde

11st 2lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Not an unlucky loser, but may have run Broomfields Cave closer at Wincanton latest without pecking two out (3m1f, good); respected now back on track, though notably remains winless around a galloping track.

7/2

3rd

1

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Loup De Maulde

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Completed a double over fences at Taunton (2m7f, soft) in March 2024 but he's returned from 690 days off with two underwhelming runs (hurdles/chase) this spring; looks well handicapped on his old form but he needs to raise his game on this drop back in trip.

6/1

Form: 12-121

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Has a cracking record in handicaps, starting off at a very low level but improving with every start and he made light of the step up to 3m when winning at Cheltenham (soft) in December; up a further 6lb but the future still looks bright.
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2

1st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 1y

Class 2

15:15 Doncaster

White Rhino

11st 9lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Big progress as hurdler initially last term (2m4f-3m) and also won handicaps when switched to chasing for first two starts this season (up to an extended 2m5f); 12-1 but unseated early for 3m Grade 1 novice at Kempton on Boxing Day (has similar Cheltenham entry); has a question to answer with new trip but, barring mishaps, best days are still ahead of him.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: /UF-37 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 145

Form & Verdict
Top chaser in his prime; has had some setbacks since latest win in early 2022 (first-time cheekpieces) but he crept into a late third back hurdling at Cheltenham (3m, soft) in November and perhaps heavy ground was just too taxing next time; not ruled out with cheekpieces refitted for the first time this season.
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16th

14

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Chantry House

10st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Very smart in his heyday; returned to chasing at Cheltenham (extended 3m1f, soft) on New Year's Day and looked much more like his old self, asserting late on in a five-runner handicap; however, he singularly failed to back that up in a Grade 2 over that same C&D over three weeks later.

80/1

16th

14

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Chantry House

10st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Very smart in his heyday; returned to chasing at Cheltenham (extended 3m1f, soft) on New Year's Day and looked much more like his old self, asserting late on in a five-runner handicap; however, he singularly failed to back that up in a Grade 2 over that same C&D over three weeks later.

80/1

5th

3

25th Jan 2025

Good

3m 1f 56y

Class 1

14:25 Cheltenham

Chantry House

11st 4lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

towards rear, in touch with leaders 7th, weakened before 2 out, lost fourth run-in

7/1

Form: 3-6193 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Won this in 2022; little between him and Itchy Feet on Final form at Cheltenham (soft) last March; some way below his best back in a 3m hurdle at Aintree in November but he fared better, despite the inadequate 2m3f trip, at Hereford since; enters the argument.
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5th

2

18th Nov 2024

Good To Firm

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:10 Leicester

Risk And Roll

11st 13lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: James Evans

Point, hurdle and chase winner, mostly on slow ground; has won when fresh; below his last winning mark but has a bit to prove.

16/1

5th

2

18th Nov 2024

Good To Firm

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:10 Leicester

Risk And Roll

11st 13lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: James Evans

Point, hurdle and chase winner, mostly on slow ground; has won when fresh; below his last winning mark but has a bit to prove.

16/1

1

21st Jul 2024

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

13:50 Stratford

Risk And Roll

12st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: James Evans

Failed to give his running over fences last time but ran really well at Ascot the time before and he's capable over hurdles; not dismissed.

10/1

Form: 52P/68

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Close third in the Final at Cheltenham (3m, good to soft) in 2021; unknown quantity now, having been well held in two starts back from an absence, and dropped just 3lb for those defeats.
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4th

4

1st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 3

13:55 Carlisle

Come On Teddy

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Harry Derham

in rear on outer, midfield 4th, headway on outer after 3 out, weakened run-in

5/1

4th

4

1st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 3

13:55 Carlisle

Come On Teddy

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Harry Derham

Following a long absence this 10yo wasn't the force of old last season, and there's a doubt about his stamina nowadays (albeit he was a 3m winner over hurdles in 2020); however, having dropped down the weights he was a close third at Exeter (2m3f) in March on his final outing for Tom George, and he's respected on his first run for the up-and-coming Harry Derham.

5/1

Form: 200-P1 CD

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 141

Form & Verdict
Won this race last year (good to soft) and he might have finished closer in the Final at Cheltenham, when beaten under 7l, with an uninterrupted run; two lesser runs followed but he took advantage of a winning mark at Market Rasen in November; weights chance back up 3lb.
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3rd

5

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 86y

Class 5

17:10 Newbury

Itchy Feet

11st 12lb

J: Mr James King

T: Olly Murphy

Grade 1 winner over fences in 2020 and still smart in 2023; now has a bit to prove after finishing tailed off in two staying handicap hurdles following a year on the sidelines; not sure what to expect on this hunter chase debut but, with his CV, he's dangerous to dismiss.

3/1

6th

3

23rd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 2

14:30 Huntingdon

Itchy Feet

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

midfield, outpaced and dropped to rear 8th, weakening when hit 3 out, tailed off

12/1

6th

3

23rd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 2

14:30 Huntingdon

Itchy Feet

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

midfield, outpaced and dropped to rear 8th, weakening when hit 3 out

12/1

Form: -31842 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Can lead and he gave a plucky display from the front when returned to hurdles at Cheltenham (3m, heavy) this month, doing his best to regain the lead on the run-in against an improver; back up 5lb but not weighted out of it.
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4th

5

25th May 2026

Good

3m 5f 80y

Class 3

15:58 Cartmel

My Bobby Dazzler

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Ended last season in good form, winning at Hereford (3m1f, soft) before good second at Haydock (3m1f, good); ran well (over hurdles) on only previous visit to Cartmel and has possibilities if this new trip suits; refused to line up and withdrawn at Aintree recently (8-1 at the time).

7/2

9

15th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 210y

Class 3

18:55 Aintree

My Bobby Dazzler

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Went up 5lb for winning a Class 4 at Hereford (3m1f, soft) and raised another 1lb for his second in a better race at Haydock (3m1f, good), finishing just ahead of Jacks Parrot; this 11yo is thriving and entitled to play a part in the finish.

5/1

2nd

12

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 125y

Class 3

17:05 Haydock

My Bobby Dazzler

11st 1lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Mel Rowley

Put everything together when winning at Hereford (3m1f, soft) six weeks ago under a positive ride from Toby McCain-Mitchell; not discounted but he's up 5lb and this is a stronger race.

12/1

Form: 110-P6 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 11lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Back on his most recent winning mark, achieved when beating three rivals at Ayr (3m, heavy) last January, but nowhere near that form in three runs since, the last twice for a new yard; can only watch.
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2nd

4

12th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

17:15 Southwell

Storm Nelson

10st 11lb

J: William Maggs

T: Olly Williams

led, headed 7th, outpaced after 2 out (usual 3 out), weakened last

20/1

2nd

4

12th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

17:15 Southwell

Storm Nelson

10st 11lb

J: William Maggs

T: Olly Williams

led, headed 7th, outpaced after 2 out (usual 3 out), weakened last

20/1

6th

5

19th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Carlisle

Storm Nelson

11st 1lb

J: William Maggs

T: Olly Williams

towards rear

16/1

Form: 111411 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Often leads; has had a marvellous spell over hurdles and was winning for the fifth time in six outings since August when successful at Chepstow after Christmas (2m7f, soft; also won on good); up a further 7lb to another career-high mark and this asks for yet more.
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2nd

2

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

15:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Classic Concorde

11st 10lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: David Brace

Veteran who is on a losing run but ran well enough for a long way in a Class 2 handicap at Chepstow two months ago (2m7f, good to soft) to command respect at this lower level; goes well on this ground.

6/1

10th

1

11th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

17:10 Chepstow

Classic Concorde

12st 0lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: David Brace

Won twice over C&D in 2023-24 season and ran well when fourth over C&D in February but this 12yo is far too inconsistent to rely upon nowadays, and has been absent since two heavy defeats in the spring.

20/1

5

24th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Warwick

Classic Concorde

10st 13lb

J: Connor Brace

T: David Brace

Veteran who has proved far from consistent since winning a Pertemps qualifier at Chepstow 14 months ago; not the percentage call.

16/1

Form: 24-298 D

Last run: 75 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
All best form on good ground; nothing to prove regarding stamina but he's edged up the weights for defeats since his latest win, at Uttoxeter in June 2022, and a return to fences may be imminent (holds a Cheltenham entry in the Brown Advisory).
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7th

3

27th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:08 Cartmel

Hillview

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

Had struggled after returning from a long absence but last time was a bit better and Sean Bowen now takes over; could be interesting, for all that he's not shone around here in the past.

14/1

7th

1

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

16:42 Bangor-on-Dee

Hillview

12st 0lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Gary Hanmer

C&D winner who is well treated on his old form but he had a long spell on the sidelines before struggling at big prices in both runs this winter; hard to know how much ability remains and he has plenty to prove.

40/1

1

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 50y

Class 4

15:10 Haydock

Hillview

12st 0lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Gary Hanmer

Modest effort in small field on return from lengthy absence last time, albeit seeming to need the run; remains well treated on best form but needs to prove he retains that ability.

33/1

Form: 2121-5 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Returning from second absence when down the field over an inadequate 2m4f at Newbury after Christmas but had made steady progress as a stayer earlier and he had something in reserve when a narrow winner at Wincanton (3m, good to soft) last Boxing Day; can do better yet.
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0

4

25th Jan 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 2

15:45 Huntingdon

Steal A March

10st 13lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Returning from second absence when down the field over an inadequate 2m4f at Newbury after Christmas but had made steady progress as a stayer earlier and he had something in reserve when a narrow winner at Wincanton (3m, good to soft) last Boxing Day; can do better yet.

13/2

5th

2

30th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 2

13:50 Newbury

Steal A March

11st 8lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

prominent, pushed along before 3 out, weakened 2 out

7/2

1st

9

26th Dec 2022

Soft

3m 0f 150y

Class 2

15:13 Wincanton

Steal A March

11st 3lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Won on heavy as a novice in 2019 but has since been best on no worse than good to soft; two wins and three seconds on his last five starts, all on good or good to firm; had Barbados Buck's 6l behind at Newbury last time and will be a leading contender if he goes on the ground.

3/1

Form: 24431P

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Wide-margin 2m7f Fakenham win before Christmas but pulled up a long way out at Fontwell one week later; much higher mark now from out of the weights; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.
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3rd

2

1st Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 3

13:15 Wetherby

Edison Kent

11st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: James Owen

didn't always jump with fluency, held up in last, outpaced before 4 out, rallied 2 out, weakened run-in

50/1

3rd

2

1st Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 3

13:15 Wetherby

Edison Kent

11st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: James Owen

didn't always jump with fluency, held up in last, outpaced before 4 out, rallied 2 out, weakened run-in

50/1

6th

1

8th Oct 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 4

16:00 Huntingdon

Edison Kent

12st 0lb

J: Mr Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

always behind, awkward jump 7th, weakened after 9th, tailed off

25/1

Non-runners

Pounding Poet

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £32.20
Straight Forecast £31.54
Tricast £86.65
Trifecta £133.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

White Rhino

RP RATINGS:

My Bobby Dazzler

WEST COUNTRY:

Beachcomber

POSTDATA:

Edison Kent

LAMBOURN:

Steal A March

TOPSPEED:

Chantry House

The Times:

Itchy Feet

Daily Mail:

Classic Concorde

Telegraph:

White Rhino

The Sun:

White Rhino

The Star:

White Rhino

Daily Record:

White Rhino

The Guardian:

My Bobby Dazzler

D Express:

My Bobby Dazzler

Daily Mirror:

My Bobby Dazzler