January 27 / 14.30 Huntingdon

14.30

Frozen

Pertemps Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5016.95
  • 2m 4f 145y
  • Class 4
  • 17 runners
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Pertemps Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 246-12 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Reliable sort who's been favourite under Finn Lambert for both starts (tongue tied) this season, winning at Taunton and second of 14 over C&D; should be on the premises again.
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9th

9

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 2

15:27 Plumpton

Moveit Like Minnie

10st 11lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Justified favouritism at Wincanton (2m4f, good) last time, recording a first win over hurdles since 2023; fairly consistent and looks worth a crack at this new trip so may remain competitive; whether he can follow up is a different matter.

10/1

1st

7

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 3

16:57 Wincanton

Moveit Like Minnie

11st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Not quite in peak form this season but has still made the frame in some good-quality contests, most recently when close fourth of 15 at Ascot (2m3f, good to soft) last month; in calmer waters here and will be suited by the faster ground; leading claims.

7/2

4th

15

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 63y

Class 2

14:25 Ascot

Moveit Like Minnie

10st 2lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Largely consistent record at Ascot includes a sixth-place finish in this contest last year and placed effort in latest start; on a 13-race losing sequence but should give his running.

11/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: /3-334

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Minor honours in his sole point-to-point, his last two bumpers and his two maiden hurdles; moves up from 2m/1m7f (his pretty useful dam won at up to 3m) and he brings some potential to this handicap debut.
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1

5th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

15:40 Newton Abbot

Mullinaree

12st 0lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Syd Hosie

Landed a five-timer over hurdles (2m3f-2m4f) for Milton Harris last March-June, ridden by Bradley Harris and the final leg off 5lb higher than today; respectable fourth at Plumpton in December on his second attempt over fences for this stable but off since pulling up over hurdles the following month; needs to be ready to roll back from a break and reverting to fences.

7/1

0

2

26th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 3f 173y

Class 3

15:35 Sandown

Mullinaree

11st 10lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Syd Hosie

Defied a 2lb lower mark last summer (2m4f, good; fine on softer) and returns to this discipline after two defeats over fences, the latest a respectable effort (beaten 10l); probably in fair form and entitled to run well.

20/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 7-4U24 D BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Three wins last season (2m3f, 2m and 1m7f) and looked not far off her best form on second and third outings this term; ran poorly when favourite at Plumpton on latest, though, and now wears headgear first time; also declared at Doncaster 3.45 today.
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1

26th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 54y

Class 5

14:17 Exeter

Merry Mistress

12st 1lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: David Dennis

Not beaten far over hurdles and fences in her three runs since the cheekpieces went on, from 2m4f to 2m7f (good or good to soft); however, she looks high in the weights unless she benefits from wind surgery and a visor.

6/1

4th

7

2nd Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

13:50 Ludlow

Merry Mistress

11st 1lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: David Dennis

Seemed to respond well to first-time cheekpieces when placed in big-field handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (2m4f, good to soft) in January and wasn't beaten far when third of four on recent chasing debut there (2m7f, good); ought to be on the premises again here.

9/2

3rd

2

9th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

13:15 Huntingdon

Merry Mistress

11st 6lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: David Dennis

Won three handicap hurdles last season (1m7f-2m3f, good/soft) and returned to form in first-time cheekpieces to finish third of 17 over 2m4f here 13 days ago; has stamina to prove over this longer trip but should make a chaser.

5/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 35-230

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Placed in three of his four bumpers and on first two starts over hurdles; there was a big backward step, however, when 15-2 for handicap debut at Doncaster four weeks ago; wore cheekpieces penultimate start, tongue-tie on latest; moves up from 2m.
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5th

2

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Worcester

Stroll On By

12st 0lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Dual chase winner but his good runs back from an absence were over hurdles and he returned to fences last time when not so clever; considered off what remains a competitive mark.

10/1

5th

4

6th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 213y

Class 3

17:22 Stratford

Stroll On By

10st 11lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Dual chase winner who returned from long absence with a game hurdle success in July and has since run well again in that sphere; reverts to fences on career-high mark but evidently in good heart.

13/2

Form: 34-644

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in Irish bumpers but ended up 0-8 in that sphere; fourth at Southwell (2m, good) and Plumpton (2m, soft) this winter in his two runs over hurdles; markedly better is needed on this handicap debut but these are early days and he's worth a market check.
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4

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:50 Worcester

Shandancer

11st 11lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Often lacks fluency over his hurdles but started off for current stable with two good efforts last spring (2m4f/2m3f); will be fine over today's longer trip and Harry Cobden is a good booking for this reappearance run.

7/1

2nd

1

18th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

18:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Shandancer

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

0-12 over hurdles and much more exposed than some of these but kept on for very respectable third on last month's stable debut at Plumpton (2m4f, good; clear winner has won twice again since) and will probably be competitive again here.

3/1

2nd

1

18th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

18:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Shandancer

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

0-12 over hurdles and much more exposed than some of these but kept on for very respectable third on last month's stable debut at Plumpton (2m4f, good; clear winner has won twice again since) and will probably be competitive again here.

3/1

Form: 2/26

Last run: 37 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in maiden hurdles (2m4f, soft) at Fairyhouse in March 2021 and Market Rasen last November, absent 20 months in between those first two outings; raced freely when disappointing on heavy ground last month but is now qualified for handicaps and she's a sister to a fairly useful hurdler.
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3

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 44y

Class 4

14:50 Fakenham

Jacks Touch

11st 2lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Sarah Humphrey

Three-time winner over regulation fences but has struggled since returning from a break and was well behind two of these last time; now has tongue-tie fitted.

8/1

5th

4

18th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 44y

Class 2

14:40 Fakenham

Jacks Touch

10st 8lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Sarah Humphrey

Triple chase winner in 2023-24 season (once over C&D); 0-10 in points in first half of 2025 and returned to racing under rules with two underwhelming runs towards end of last year, latterly when remote second to Gazette Bourgeoise here last month; revival needed.

14/1

2nd

4

12th Apr 2024

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 4

14:35 Fakenham

Jacks Touch

11st 10lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah Humphrey

in touch with leaders, not fluent 7th, disputing third 12th, headway to lead before 3 out, joined last

4/1

Form: 746-46

Last run: 100 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Gave a whiff of ability initially but beaten a long way on last two starts, sixth of eight finishers on his handicap debut in October latest (2m5f); all five runs have been on good ground; lacks solid claims.
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14

24th Oct 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Cheltenham

Mole Court

11st 4lb

J: Mr James King

T: Ben Pauling

Won this race off today's mark in 2023 but has become very inconsistent in the meantime; arguably ran better than eventual 21l defeat suggests when third of seven at Uttoxeter (3m, good; first run after wind op) last month but it's hard to tell whether he'll be on a going day here.

16/1

3rd

5

16th Sep 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 3

15:40 Uttoxeter

Mole Court

11st 1lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Useful at his best but has regressed and become very inconsistent; returned from layoff with two disappointing efforts this season and needs subsequent wind op to enable a revival; raced mainly on good/good to soft ground.

10/1

6th

1

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 Worcester

Mole Court

12st 0lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Became very inconsistent last season and was pulled up (stopped quickly) last month, after a break; on a good mark and might be boosted by refitted cheekpieces but it's hard to predict whether he'll be in the right mood.

10/1

Form: 633P07

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Irish-trained challenger; sole win over hurdles (19 attempts) was a maiden in 2020; not the force of old but he's still shown form on occasions, including on latest start, which puts him in each-way calculations.
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13th

10

3rd Oct 2023

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:20 Sedgefield

Bentham

10st 12lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sara Ender

took keen hold, led narrowly

16/1

5th

5

26th Aug 2023

Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

17:06 Cartmel

Bentham

11st 7lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Sara Ender

Ex-Gavin Cromwell; fair efforts in cheekpieces behind Ambassador at Uttoxeter on last two starts; more needed.

12/1

4th

4

28th Jul 2023

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:45 Uttoxeter

Bentham

11st 8lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Sara Ender

led early, headed and prominent 2nd

14/1

Form: 14-52U

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Easily best form was an easy bumper win at Bangor (soft); runner-up there (2m3f) on second attempt over hurdles and in contention when he unseated four out in a 2m7f maiden at Uttoxeter on latest; no shock if he proves better than this opening mark.
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3rd

8

26th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 3

14:07 Ludlow

Rockinastorm

10st 10lb

J: David Bass

T: Henry Daly

Dual course winner (3m/3m1f); not beaten far when fifth of six in C&D (good to soft) contest won by Ballycamus in December and didn't run badly in competitive Windsor marathon last month; can't be ignored off this mark.

6/1

7th

9

18th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 4f 162y

Class 3

15:35 Windsor

Rockinastorm

11st 8lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Front-runner who won two in a row in late 2024 (3m1f/3m, good/soft), on the second occasion off today's mark, and he ran pretty well over 3m4f at Haydock last March; hasn't run badly on either outing this season but needs something extra this afternoon.

20/1

11

24th Oct 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Cheltenham

Rockinastorm

11st 6lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Henry Daly

Dual chase winner towards end of 2024 (3m1f/3m); only third of four behind Regarde at Haydock (3m4f, good) in March but wasn't beaten far; resumes on a workable mark and with Patrick Mullins a good jockey booking.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4/6/PF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Off 816 days before pulled up in November; showed more before falling two out at Market Rasen on Boxing Day and this is his first go beyond 2m1f; peak mark (2019) was 17lb higher; worth a second look.
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3rd

3

2nd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

14:10 Perth

What Will Be

11st 10lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Olly Murphy

Returned from absence with some very disappointing hurdle runs last season but won on Flat in April and has held his form pretty well under both codes since; not yet proven over 2m4f but ran well for a long way when fourth at Uttoxeter (2m, heavy) three weeks ago and enters calculations.

13/2

4th

3

11th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

20:10 Uttoxeter

What Will Be

11st 12lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Olly Murphy

Dual AW winner on the Flat; second in a C&D selling hurdle (good to soft) in first-time blinkers (retained) on latest start; this tougher.

8/1

Form: 415 C

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Fair 1m4f Flat winner who scored here (2m) in November on second attempt over hurdles; kicked at the start but declared fit to race when well beaten in handicap at Sedgefield (2m4f) in early December, given wind surgery one week later; plenty seemingly depends on that but she's a player if judged on the Huntingdon win.
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5th

6

7th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:37 Hereford

East End Girl

11st 6lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Alastair Ralph

C&D winner who posted a solid third of 15 back over C&D in December; comes here on the back of a recent run on the Flat so can't be dismissed.

7/1

9th

7

(7)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

East End Girl

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Alastair Ralph

Good third of 15 over hurdles in December, on her second run after a long absence; now switches back to Flat but she's well treated on old form, including a 2m win on Tapeta at Newcastle; one to keep an eye on.

12/1

Form: 3-736P CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Third at Fakenham in November; ran well in three visits here last term, including C&D maiden win, but failed to do so two starts ago (on good) and pulled up at Leicester (heavy) on latest; mixed messages but not ruled out.
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5th

4

3rd Mar 2024

Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:15 Huntingdon

Hillfinch

11st 5lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

Dual course winner, latterly off 3lb higher over C&D (soft) just under a year ago; out of form this season, though, and needs to turn a corner; wore cheekpieces the last twice; visor tried today.

14/1

10th

3

7th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Hillfinch

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Now back on same mark as for hard-fought win at Huntingdon (3m1f, soft) last March but dropped out of contention very tamely on final two starts last year (cheekpieces added last time) and comes here with a point to prove.

12/1

5th

4

19th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 95y

Class 4

15:10 Fakenham

Hillfinch

11st 3lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Ended last season in good form, most notably when winning at Huntingdon (3m1f, soft); made a satisfactory reappearance last month but dropped out very quickly after making the running at Market Rasen on latest outing and needs to put that performance behind her; sports first-time cheekpieces.

8/1

Form: 6/2-30

Last run: 77 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Below form all three runs (last two on Flat) since wind surgery in October; three minor honours from his five hurdle races but needs some improvement to win this; upped from 2m and he is a stayer on the Flat.
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15th

3

27th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:55 Stratford

Phoenix Aquilus

11st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Seamus Mullins

Still a maiden over jumps and ended up a long way behind when back from a break at Uttoxeter.

10/1

9th

3

26th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:55 Uttoxeter

Phoenix Aquilus

11st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Seamus Mullins

Still a maiden over jumps but showed encouraging form last November/December for Seamus Durack; heed the market signals on return from layoff and debut for new yard.

7/1

Form: 25F-76

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Would probably have won a maiden at Doncaster (2m, good) last February had he not come down two out; out of form in his three runs (one Flat) this autumn/winter, making running on last two starts (2m4f on first occasion) and latest was his handicap hurdle debut; needs a revival.
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13

9th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 4

13:50 Huntingdon

Lifetime Legend

10st 6lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

in touch with leaders

20/1

13

9th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 4

13:50 Huntingdon

Lifetime Legend

10st 6lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

in touch with leaders

20/1

Form: 4P-7

Last run: 70 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Remote fourth of eight in a hot novice hurdle at Sandown (2m, good to soft) in December 2021 on debut; pulled up in a Grade 1 at Aintree last April next time and soundly beaten in an Ascot maiden in November, since which he has been given wind surgery; well related and he's a dark horse who needs a close look on this handicap debut.
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7th

7

17th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

16:43 Ayr

Eyed

11st 11lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Hughie Morrison

His chase form has been mixed this season but he faced a tough task from out of the handicap at the Cheltenham Festival (pulled up); runner-up at Kempton (2m5f) in November on last hurdle start and he was second over fences at this meeting 12 months ago (3m); might not be a forlorn hope today.

25/1

22

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Eyed

10st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Hughie Morrison

9yo who was progressive last season, winning three times (2m5f/3m, good/good to soft); he didn't run badly when fifth at Ascot (3m, soft) in January last time but is 9lb out of the handicap today, so faces a tough task.

66/1

5th

9

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 185y

Class 3

13:00 Ascot

Eyed

11st 0lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Hughie Morrison

Form dipped last time but otherwise a consistent sort and may rebound; however, looks considerably more exposed than some of these rivals and possibly has nothing in hand off current mark.

14/1

Form: P-267P D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
2m4f winner off 4lb higher at Market Rasen in November 2021; chasing on last four starts, failing to fire when tongue tied on last three occasions; also tried in cheekpieces latest; no equipment today, when return to hurdling needs to work the oracle.
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13

27th Jan 2023

Frozen

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

14:30 Huntingdon

Mister Sweets

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

in touch with leaders

20/1

10

30th Dec 2022

Good

2m 7f 3y

Class 4

13:45 Taunton

Mister Sweets

10st 10lb

J: Thomas Doggrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Hurdle winner (off 4lb higher) just over a year ago but yet to fire as a chaser; well beaten on return from a break last month and cheekpieces need to inspire a serious upturn in fortunes.

25/1

Form: 229-F0

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Disappointing on handicap debut in March, fell early on reappearance and behind when cheekpieces were enlisted on latest start; runner-up in two novice events last February/March but now has something to prove.
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4th

3

27th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 25y

Class 5

15:35 Leicester

My Girl Lollipop

11st 8lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

Placed in a bumper and five hurdles at up to 3m2f, including on soft; entitled to need the run when pulled up on chase debut for new yard in January but might need this too, and regular cheekpieces still left off.

14/1

0

3

11th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

13:20 Catterick

My Girl Lollipop

11st 8lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

12-race maiden but ran well to be placed in handicap hurdles last spring on final three runs for Stuart Edmunds (3m-3m2f, soft-good) and she'll be in the mix if transferring that form to fences at the first attempt.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £23.80
Straight Forecast £19.86
Tricast £269.37
Trifecta £256.40

Selections

RP Ratings:

Moveit Like Minnie

The Guardian:

Rockinastorm

SPOTLIGHT:

Mullinaree

D Express:

East End Girl

Telegraph:

Shandancer

Daily Mail:

Merry Mistress

Daily Mirror:

Bentham

The Sun:

Rockinastorm

POSTDATA:

Moveit Like Minnie

WEST COUNTRY:

Moveit Like Minnie

The Times:

Moveit Like Minnie

Daily Record:

Moveit Like Minnie

TOPSPEED:

Mullinaree

The Star:

East End Girl