January 27 / 13.25 Huntingdon

13.25

Frozen

Pertemps Network Maiden Hurdle (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 1m 7f 171y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Pertemps Network Maiden Hurdle (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 3120-3

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
1m5f AQPS bumper winner (soft) when trained in France; 25-1 on his hurdles debut in a Leicester novice (1m7f, good to soft) last month, when he put up an encouraging effort while also looking as though he would benefit from going further; probable player, nonetheless.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Warwick

Imperial Bede

12st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Cheekpieces fitted in last three races; won at Catterick and back to form when a clear second at Haydock (2m4f, good); back up 3lb but still well handicapped on old exploits.

2/1

2nd

1

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

15:55 Haydock

Imperial Bede

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Evidently not the force of old but he built on an encouraging C&D reappearance when winning in first-time cheekpieces at Catterick (2m3f, soft) in February; made early mistakes when a disappointing favourite at Hereford since but it's possible he'll be happier back on a left-handed course and likely he's still on a winnable mark if putting his best foot forward.

100/30

5th

1

22nd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 2f 208y

Class 4

16:40 Hereford

Imperial Bede

12st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Evidently not the force of old but built upon an encouraging reappearance when winning in first-time cheekpieces at Catterick (2m3f, soft) a fortnight ago and has good claims here if the headgear continues to aid him.

4/5

11/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won three fast-ground Flat handicaps at up to 1m2f (RPR 99) for William Jarvis; last seen down the field in the Cambridgeshire last September; interesting on his hurdles debut if able to transfer Flat ability to this code; also declared Doncaster 1.05.
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5th

6

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:32 Newmarket

Arqoob

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Lucy Wadham

Exposed 8yo but he's still capable of useful form and scored at Kempton (1m4f, AW) last March; also won over 1m6f on the July course (good to firm; first-time blinkers) in August; returns on a stiff-enough mark with no headgear but they might go a solid gallop which can help.

14/1

4

1st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 3

16:28 Warwick

Arqoob

11st 6lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Recently won on the Flat in first-time blinkers and then ran respectably in a valuable handicap at Doncaster; returns to hurdling in fair form and he's on a handy mark.

7/2

6th

9

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 115y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Arqoob

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Lucy Wadham

53 races already (17 over hurdles) and six wins before he made his first appearance over 1m6f three weeks ago, winning it in good style in first-time blinkers at Newmarket (good to firm; acts on soft); only five ran in that race and he's gone back up 5lb but it could be argued that he's not fully exposed either in blinkers or at this sort of trip.

16/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3- BF

Last run: 623 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Progressive over 1m4f on the Flat when trained in France (RPR 104); raced only twice for Willie Mullins, showing ability despite being beaten at odds-on in a maiden hurdle in 2021, after which he made no impression at Royal Ascot; changed stables since; interesting on return from a lengthy absence.
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3rd

10

27th Jan 2023

Frozen

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

13:25 Huntingdon

Rayapour

11st 8lb

J: A P Heskin

T: Alan King

prominent

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
1m4f AW Flat winner for Andrew Balding (stays 2m; RPR 92); placed in 9-13 turf starts on a variety of ground; changed hands for 50,000gns last August; no surprise if he is competitive on his hurdles debut.
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1

6th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

15:30 Fontwell

Auriferous

11st 7lb

J: Jamie Moore

T: Gary Moore

prominent, going okay when fell heavily 4 out

15/8

4th

3

27th Jan 2023

Frozen

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

13:25 Huntingdon

Auriferous

11st 8lb

J: Jamie Moore

T: Gary Moore

towards rear

7/1

Form: 3-35

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in his bumper (soft) and on his hurdles debut in a Chepstow maiden (2m, good to soft) last November; still showed signs of greenness at Uttoxeter last time, when also looking as though further would suit; each-way player.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

27th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:15 Listowel

Erigmoor

11st 9lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

14-race maiden but some good runs over larger obstacles since joining this yard earlier this year; others probably on better marks though.

20/1

4th

7

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 55y

18:50 Ballinrobe

Erigmoor

11st 0lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Gordon Elliott

Remains a maiden but has been running well in handicap chases since joining Gordon Elliott, third at Downpatrick and Tramore and sent off favourite when runner-up behind the reopposing Just Jacob last month; 7lb pull in the weights with that rival now.

5/2

2nd

4

18th Aug 2024

Good

1m 7f 140y

16:33 Tramore

Erigmoor

11st 6lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Maiden under all codes but two solid efforts in handicap chases, C&D third in April and only lost second late on over 2m4f at Downpatrick; faded tamely (unbalanced) at latter venue since in beginners' contest; return to handicap company to suit and one to consider.

15/2

Form: 563

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown some promise in a bumper and over hurdles, particularly when third at Hereford (2m, soft) latest; likely to do better when upped in trip in handicap company.
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6th

5

8th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

15:10 Warwick

Thankyourluckystar

11st 7lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Returned to form with creditable second at Southwell (2m4f) last time but looks unlikely to go one better; the 10yo faces a difficult task against several younger rivals who are open to further improvement.

14/1

2nd

4

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:52 Southwell

Thankyourluckystar

11st 9lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Alastair Ralph

All wins have been on good ground, latest at Worcester in May (2m7f); below-par two runs since and bit to prove at present.

11/1

2

19th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 1f 5y

Class 4

15:10 Warwick

Thankyourluckystar

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Alastair Ralph

Burst back to life with 15l win at Worcester (2m7f, good) in May; absent since and up 11lb, which puts him on clear career-high mark at the age of nine; also has a slight query on this forecast soft ground but Harry Skelton retains the ride; should be in the mix if ready to go.

5/2

Form: 3-504

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise in a couple of bumpers last spring; well beaten (raced freely) on hurdles debut at Bangor last November; had wind surgery prior to improved effort over C&D latest (good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) when he stayed on for fourth; further improvement could see him involved.
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2

3rd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

17:02 Hexham

Ingennio

11st 12lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Dual chase winner in 2024; returned from one-year absence with low-key hurdle run for new stable in July but shaped with a lot more promise at Perth last month and should now be at concert pitch for this return to fences.

10/1

3

8th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:10 Perth

Ingennio

11st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Made a low-key stable debut over hurdles after a year off and he's likely to be back chasing (dual winner) sooner rather than later.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Triple winner on the Flat at up to 11.5f for Michael Bell (all on a sound surface; RPR 95); no serious impact in three starts in that code for his current trainer; now tackles hurdles for the first time; market check suggested to gauge any confidence in his chance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(5)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Ace Rothstein

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Matt Crawley

led narrowly, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

33/1

6th

2

(5)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Ace Rothstein

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Matt Crawley

led narrowly, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

33/1

6th

11

(7)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

13:45 Southwell (AW)

Ace Rothstein

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Matt Crawley

cajoled along soon after start, midfield, outpaced and dropped to rear 3f out, carried head high inside final furlong, kept on final 110yds

50/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual 1m6f Flat winner (good to firm/soft; RPR 72) for Hughie Morrison; half-sister to 2m hurdle winner Backing Band; tongue tied on her debut over hurdles and for this trainer; market check suggested.
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5th

4

(1)

24th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

16:10 Yarmouth

Sulochana

9st 9lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Ben Pauling

in touch with leaders, pressed leader when ridden 3f out, lost fourth 1f out, soon weakened

10/1

8th

9

(8)

29th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

19:15 Doncaster

Sulochana

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ben Pauling

switched left soon after start, midfield

9/1

5th

2

(10)

6th Apr 2023

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Sulochana

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ben Pauling

Dual 1m6f Flat winner (good to firm/soft) for Hughie Morrison; well beaten in two runs over hurdles for this yard but she's had wind surgery and Oisin Murphy is booked for this return to Flat action; 0-4 on the AW but needs respecting.

8/1

100/1

Form: 4-0B

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in points and his first three starts over hurdles.
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4th

4

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 5

14:30 Plumpton

Goguenard

10st 7lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: D J Jeffreys

Well beaten in all three chases last season and also out of form over hurdles this term; considered only if lively in the betting.

16/1

8

22nd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

15:50 Fontwell

Goguenard

10st 5lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: D J Jeffreys

Three-time hurdle winner; safely held on both outings (cheekpieces refitted last time) since returning in November from a break but suited by slow ground and might be perked up by first-time blinkers; worth a glance in the betting.

11/1

4th

11

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

13:55 Wetherby

Goguenard

10st 7lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: D J Jeffreys

Inconsistent last season and well beaten on both outings this term; however, he may have needed his latest run in November and won this two years ago; not written off.

14/1

Form: P246-6

Last run: 269 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
1m4f AW Flat winner (RPR 65); 0-6 over hurdles; placed in a C&D novice event 12 months ago; others preferred.
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3rd

7

(5)

16th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:05 Southwell (AW)

Morani Kali

9st 7lb

J: Jacob Clark

T: Martin Smith

prominent, outpaced 2f out, ridden and rallied over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong

8/1

4th

9

(2)

28th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Morani Kali

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Martin Smith

prominent

16/1

11th

9

27th Jan 2023

Frozen

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

13:25 Huntingdon

Morani Kali

11st 8lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Martin Smith

midfield, slow jump 1st

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
1-22 on the Flat, having won over 1m6f (soft; stays 2m; RPR 75); doesn't look the most obvious winner on his hurdles debut.
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2nd

9

(9)

13th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

15:00 Yarmouth

Henry The Fifth

8st 9lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Anthony Carson

hampered start and slowly into stride, in rear, midfield after 5f

18/1

6th

7

(1)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 68y

Class 6

17:45 Lingfield

Henry The Fifth

8st 7lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Anthony Carson

took keen hold, midfield

20/1

10th

8

(8)

2nd May 2024

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Henry The Fifth

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Anthony Carson

Well handicapped on his best form and he returned from a lengthy absence with a fair fourth of 11 at Southwell (1m6f) last month; could be dangerous if he can build on that but a strike-rate of 1-29 is off-putting.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Triple AW Flat winner at up to 1m2f for Alice Haynes (turf RPR 73); well beaten on all three starts in that code for this trainer; looks best watched in this field.
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6th

15

10th Jan 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

12:20 Doncaster

Smart Connection

10st 8lb

J: Miss Clara Brewitt

T: Michael Chapman

Narrow Cartmel winner off 2lb higher in August (2m6f, good to soft) but below form both starts since and stamina has not been proved beyond that, including in two runs last year over 2m7f.

66/1

9th

10

26th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:22 Market Rasen

Smart Connection

10st 9lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Michael Chapman

Cartmel winner in August (2m6f, good to soft) and not disgraced over 2m7f here on only run since; could go well again.

50/1

7th

6

16th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:51 Market Rasen

Smart Connection

10st 11lb

J: Mr Lewis Saunders

T: Michael Chapman

raced wide, midfield, no impression before 3 out

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kayf Tara mare who is the first foal of an unraced sister to German 1m1f winner Namara; in good hands and trainer's newcomers are worth noting for market confidence.
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13

27th Jan 2023

Frozen

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

13:25 Huntingdon

Stellar One

11st 1lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: Dan Skelton

held up in rear, bad mistake 2nd

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £41.40
Straight Forecast £32.51
Trifecta £205.00

Selections

RP Ratings:

Rayapour

SPOTLIGHT:

Arqoob

Daily Mail:

Ingennio

WEST COUNTRY:

Imperial Bede

Telegraph:

Ace Rothstein

POSTDATA:

Arqoob

The Times:

Arqoob

The Guardian:

Arqoob

D Express:

Rayapour

Daily Mirror:

Rayapour

The Sun:

Rayapour

The Star:

Rayapour

Daily Record:

Rayapour