December 04 / 14.20 Huntingdon

14.20

Good

Fitzdares Loves Fulham FC Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £16555.84
  • 1m 7f 171y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Fitzdares Loves Fulham FC Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 226F-4

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Capable Flat performer at 1m2f-1m4f; 0-5 over hurdles but twice runner-up and suggested a handicap success might not be far away when fourth at Warwick (2m, good to soft); shaped well there and dropped 2lb.
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10th

11

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Big Boy Bobby

10st 13lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Flat/hurdle winner; returned from a long absence to bustle up Ooh Betty at Kempton over Christmas and has continued to run well, last time going down by half a length at Cheltenham (2m1f, good); might just lack a telling finishing kick on this flat track.

16/1

10th

11

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Big Boy Bobby

10st 13lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Flat/hurdle winner; returned from a long absence to bustle up Ooh Betty at Kempton over Christmas and has continued to run well, last time going down by half a length at Cheltenham (2m1f, good); might just lack a telling finishing kick on this flat track.

16/1

3rd

10

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 3

17:00 Cheltenham

Big Boy Bobby

10st 13lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Alan King

Flat/hurdle winner; runner-up in both his starts following a long absence, beaten by last weekend's Scottish Champion Hurdle third Ooh Betty the first time and then at Newcastle he was clear of the rest behind a 4yo winner who was well handicapped and well backed; solid claims.

8/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: U323-4 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
In good form on the Flat this autumn and this dual hurdle winner overcame some trouble in running to finish fourth in the Greatwood at Cheltenham, albeit some 19l off the winner; this won't be so demanding.
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13th

2

3rd Feb 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 2

14:50 Musselburgh

First Impression

11st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: John & Sean Quinn

Useful dual-purpose performer but he's on a tough mark over hurdles, now 8lb higher than for his last win (last February) after going up 3lb for a narrow defeat at Doncaster; should give his running but others are preferred for win purposes.

8/1

2nd

9

16th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 2

14:40 Doncaster

First Impression

10st 3lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: John Quinn

raced in second

16/1

0

2

(5)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

15:55 Pontefract

First Impression

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

In top form at Chester since returning from a three-month break, posting a win (1m2f, soft) then a good second (1m2f, good to soft); also effective elsewhere and he can give another good account.

11/2

6/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 2211-6 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 12st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 136

Form & Verdict
Won his first two handicaps at Catterick (1m7f, good to soft) and Sedgefield (2m1f, good) last season with lots in hand; ended up tailed off on his Ascot return but that was a good handicap and he probably needed the run; can do better.
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2

13th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

18:30 Newton Abbot

Anyharminasking

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Three-time hurdle winner who made it 0-5 over fences with another disappointing show at Bangor in late March, despite returning to good ground; clearly needs to raise his game in the new blinkers (replacing cheekpieces).

7/1

6th

3

31st Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

15:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Anyharminasking

11st 13lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Three-time hurdle winner who is 0-4 over fences, with only effort of note in discipline when beaten in a match at Warwick in October (2m4f); does seem happier on good ground than soft, so last two efforts could be excused; cheekpieces return after going without them last time.

8/1

7th

4

9th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

15:20 Stratford

Anyharminasking

11st 11lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

3-20 hurdles, his latest win at Newcastle (2m1f Class 3; from 2lb higher) 11 months ago; a switch to fences hasn't suited (0-4, including being beaten in a match) but it's possible he'll strip fitter since his latest start; reverting to the smaller obstacles is helpful.

12/1

Form: 174-51 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Flat winner and successful three times last season as a juvenile hurdler; only fifth on his handicap debut but was a lot better here last month when coming from off the pace to win comfortably; 4lb rise seems very fair and this will again be run to suit.
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1

11th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

19:05 Warwick

Impulsive One

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Brian Ellison

took keen hold, always behind

20/1

Form: 2/1-7

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Raced freely and was clear a long way out when winning a Fontwell novice (2m3f, soft) by a distance last October; unable to repeat the feat in a Cheltenham handicap three weeks ago (2m5f, good) but he could be dangerous should the hood help him settle better.
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4th

4

8th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 1

13:50 Huntingdon

Nickle Back

11st 7lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah Humphrey

Often goes off in a clear lead and he wasn't for catching a few times as a novice chaser last season, the highlight his success in Grade 1 at Sandown (2m4f, good); could steal this race but the removal of his usual hood presents a question mark.

9/1

4th

4

8th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 1

13:50 Huntingdon

Nickle Back

11st 7lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah Humphrey

Often goes off in a clear lead and he wasn't for catching a few times as a novice chaser last season, the highlight his success in Grade 1 at Sandown (2m4f, good); could steal this race but the removal of his usual hood presents a question mark.

9/1

1

27th Apr 2024

Good

2m 4f 10y

Class 2

16:45 Sandown

Nickle Back

12st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah Humphrey

took keen hold, led, clear 2nd, not fluent 4th, reduced lead after 6th, mistake 12th, headed just before 3 out, soon weakened quickly and pulled up

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 35-P42 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Third in this 12 months ago off 1lb higher; returned to form with a good second at Fakenham 19 days ago and no reason why she won't be on the scene.
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7th

6

29th Dec 2022

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

15:40 Doncaster

Sorbet

11st 10lb

J: Eddie Edge

T: Lucy Wadham

Her three wins over hurdles have been in mares' races over this trip on good ground; second in Fakenham mares' handicap two runs ago but this more competitive.

16/1

6th

8

4th Dec 2022

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 3

14:20 Huntingdon

Sorbet

10st 9lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Lucy Wadham

Third in this 12 months ago off 1lb higher; returned to form with a good second at Fakenham 19 days ago and no reason why she won't be on the scene.

8/1

14/1

Form: 798-58 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Below par on final three starts last season and again underwhelming this campaign, including last time at Wetherby where he usually goes well; best watched for now.
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0

3

9th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

15:10 Market Rasen

Haafapiece

12st 0lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Pam Sly

Hasn't won for nearly two years but creditable second at Wetherby on reappearance (2m3f, soft); pulled up on heavy latest but he is on a good mark and no surprise if he were to run well.

11/2

0

6

18th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

13:19 Wetherby

Haafapiece

11st 5lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

prominent on outer

13/2

16/1

Form: 1120-6 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Won on very soft in France and conditions also soft when successful at Sandown in March; has not fared so well in three runs on good ground since, including two handicaps.
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8

26th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

17:35 Fontwell

Privatory

10st 4lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Paddy Butler

Won his first two starts over hurdles (one in France) but 0-14 since and very much on the downgrade; addition of a tongue-tie needs to have a dramatic effect.

33/1

8

26th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

17:35 Fontwell

Privatory

10st 4lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Paddy Butler

Won his first two starts over hurdles (one in France) but 0-14 since and very much on the downgrade; addition of a tongue-tie needs to have a dramatic effect.

33/1

12

12th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

15:50 Plumpton

Privatory

10st 13lb

J: Rob Hargreaves

T: Paddy Butler

Became disappointing for Gary Moore last season and was pulled up when 50-1 for recent stable debut at Fontwell (2m1f, good); swaps blinkers for first-time cheekpieces here.

33/1

Form: 178-59 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Won twice as a juvenile hurdler before struggling in the Triumph and a strong handicap; has not beaten a rival in either start this campaign but he's down 6lb and will probably come good sooner or later.
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8th

6

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Worcester

Doctor Parnassus

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Had a spell in Ireland but back with his former yard he didn't pick up at all when beaten 19l at Stratford; doesn't look as good as he was; now tongue tied.

7/1

6th

5

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 3

16:00 Stratford

Doctor Parnassus

10st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Has returned to his former yard after a spell in Ireland; won his first two races over hurdles for this stable in January/February 2022; has dropped to a decent mark; any market move should be noted.

3/1

4th

8

21st Jan 2024

Yielding

1m 7f 132y

15:20 Thurles

Doctor Parnassus

10st 9lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Richard John O’Brien

Dual winner over hurdles for the Skeltons; two good efforts on the Flat and not disgraced in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Leopardstown; could have more to offer.

14/1

Form: 14815/ D

Last run: 605 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Returned to something approaching his good French form when making all at Musselburgh two seasons ago (2m, good to soft) and it was a Grade 1 in which he struggled next time; goes handicapping after a long absence but far from exposed.
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7th

3

11th Oct 2023

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:10 Ludlow

Paros

11st 12lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland

jumped right throughout, took keen hold, led, headed 3 out, weakened quickly before 2 out

10/1

3rd

3

1st Sep 2023

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

15:38 Fontwell

Paros

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Dr Richard Newland

raced in third and jumped slightly right throughout, not fluent 1st, weakened after 2 out

4/1

2

16th Jul 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Perth

Paros

11st 12lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Dr Richard Newland

didn't jump well, led, headed before 2 out, weakening when fell last

6/5

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Payout
Exacta £36.60
Straight Forecast £31.52
Tricast £183.47
Trifecta £232.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

First Impression

WEST COUNTRY:

Anyharminasking

LAMBOURN:

Impulsive One

RP Ratings:

Nickle Back

The Times:

Big Boy Bobby

POSTDATA:

Sorbet

TOPSPEED:

Haafapiece

D Express:

Anyharminasking

The Star:

Anyharminasking

Daily Mail:

Impulsive One

Daily Record:

Impulsive One

Telegraph:

First Impression

Daily Mirror:

First Impression

The Sun:

First Impression