January 30 / 15.25 Huntingdon

15.25

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £8264.76
  • 1m 7f 171y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 61-135 D BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Career-best form when winning comfortably on good ground at Wetherby (2m) in November and matched that when third to the classy Love Envoi at Sandown (partnered by Toby Wynne); needs to bounce back from a lesser show at Musselburgh but respected.
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14th

2

13th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

15:15 Haydock

Homme Public

11st 4lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won twice over 2m last season and produced another respectable effort when second at Bangor in April; he was below par at Cheltenham and this mark is challenging even if he does return to his best.

25/1

10th

2

19th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

14:05 Cheltenham

Homme Public

11st 13lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway 4 out, not fluent 3 out, pushed along after 2 out

12/1

1

14th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Homme Public

12st 0lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Creditable second over 2m3f at Bangor last month; this drop back in trip looks a positive, as he's done his winning at 2m, but he faces a harder task in this deep field; remains on career-high mark.

25/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 74-514 CD BF

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Flat winner and successful three times last season as a juvenile hurdler; won again over C&D (good) in November but was found out by a 4lb rise on his return visit; has no margin for error off this mark.
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4th

1

9th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 3

15:40 Stratford

Impulsive One

11st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Brian Ellison

prominent, slightly hampered 4 out, kept on until no extra run-in

8/1

3rd

1

25th Jul 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 3

14:45 Southwell

Impulsive One

11st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Brian Ellison

prominent

7/2

10th

10

(14)

17th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

14:00 York

Impulsive One

9st 13lb

J: Miss M O’Sullivan

T: Brian Ellison

Five-time hurdle winner (including 4yo Listed) for Nicky Henderson and fair third in that code at Market Rasen recently on his stable debut; Maxine O'Sullivan has travelled from Ireland for the ride and he's an interesting contender on this first Flat start since January 2022.

11/1

Form: 14-786 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Mostly campaigned as a chaser in recent seasons, winning in these colours at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) last winter when trained by Tom George; beaten 20l in a 2m Kempton handicap hurdle last month on his debut for this stable.
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4th

7

30th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 3

15:25 Huntingdon

Raya Time

11st 5lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

Mostly campaigned as a chaser in recent seasons, winning in these colours at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) last winter when trained by Tom George; beaten 20l in a 2m Kempton handicap hurdle last month on his debut for this stable.

25/1

6th

6

27th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:40 Kempton

Raya Time

11st 1lb

J: Tom Scudamore

T: B F Brookhouse

The veteran in this line-up; mostly campaigned as a chaser in recent seasons, winning at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) last winter; having final outing for Tom George when down the field over hurdles at Compiegne in May; given a chance by the handicapper but needs to be revived by a change of stable.

25/1

Form: 114-61 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Can race keenly but enhanced his excellent strike-rate when holding on at Leicester (1m7f, soft) having been clear at one point; 5lb higher in a better race now (Caoilin Quinn rode last time claiming 3lb); goes on all ground.
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3rd

7

(1)

5th Sep 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Goodwood

Aggagio

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary Moore

Respectable record at Goodwood includes four wins, notably this contest in 2022 (soft); outstayed over 2m4f when behind Temporize at the Glorious festival then ran creditably back at 2m here later in August; solid claims.

11/2

2nd

2

(5)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

18:05 Goodwood

Aggagio

10st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary Moore

led, increased tempo over 2f out, keeping on over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra final 110yds

7/2

6th

9

4th Aug 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 97y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Aggagio

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary Moore

Can make the running and suited by soft ground; has won on four of his seven visits to this track, and on his penultimate visit he chased home the subsequent Ascot Gold Cup winner; only fifth last time but he made up a lot of ground after starting slowly and it's best to put a line through that; this trip could suit him.

10/1

Form: 16-95

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won four on the continent, three Flat and one hurdling; easy to back and finished well held on his British debut over 2m4f at Leicester; that was in a first-time visor and he's better in blinkers, but others still appeal more.
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9

13th Feb 2023

Good

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

14:45 Catterick

Omega

11st 3lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Milton Harris

One of two runners on the card for Wiltshire-based Milton Harris; successful on Flat in Germany and over hurdles in France; only a minor player in two British runs but this appears an easier task, especially as he's been dropped another 4lb; improvement looks on the cards.

5/1

6th

10

30th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 3

15:25 Huntingdon

Omega

10st 4lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Milton Harris

Won four on the continent, three Flat and one hurdling; easy to back and finished well held on his British debut over 2m4f at Leicester; that was in a first-time visor and he's better in blinkers, but others still appeal more.

33/1

Form: 4-3440 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
A seven-time winner who races prominently; after some tough tasks it was disappointing that he couldn't raise his game back in a handicap at Kempton over Christmas.
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9th

2

26th Aug 2023

Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

16:00 Cartmel

For Pleasure

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Formerly game front-runner; enjoyed finest hour when making all in a Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham in 2020 but recent efforts have left much to be desired; folded tamely at Newton Abbot last time; now wears cheekpieces.

7/1

3

7th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

15:50 Newton Abbot

For Pleasure

11st 10lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Alex Hales

Led for a long way when fifth to Glorious Zoff at Warwick but early faller (race then voided) at Stratford, when well backed; likely to make the running but seems to have lost the zip that characterised early career.

9/2

8

20th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

16:30 Stratford

For Pleasure

11st 5lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

led, bad mistake and unseated 2nd, race voided

11/2

Form: 1110-3 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Won a novice here on soft ground last March en route to completing a hat-trick in two good-ground handicaps; mark suffered as a result but he looked dangerous before tiring into third on his Kempton comeback (2m, soft) and he's a 6yo with more to offer; shortlisted.
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3

4th Mar 2023

Good

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

15:25 Newbury

Head Law

11st 8lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Won a novice on soft ground last March and added two good-ground handicaps in the spring; made an encouraging comeback at Kempton (2m, soft) in January but flopped at Huntingdon 16 days later; bit to prove after that but he's not dismissed.

11/2

8th

6

30th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 3

15:25 Huntingdon

Head Law

11st 8lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Won a novice here on soft ground last March en route to completing a hat-trick in two good-ground handicaps; mark suffered as a result but he looked dangerous before tiring into third on his Kempton comeback (2m, soft) and he's a 6yo with more to offer; shortlisted.

15/2

3rd

2

14th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Kempton

Head Law

11st 8lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Won a novice at Huntingdon (soft) last March and followed up in the spring in good-ground handicaps at Warwick and Southwell, all over 2m when hot favourite; ended last term on a poor note but was found to have a large haematoma on a knee; could easily resume improvement in this second season hurdling.

11/4

Form: 2224/4 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Useful hurdler in the past and, on his second run back from an absence, he appreciated the return to jumping when a never-dangerous fourth at Taunton (soft); can build on that, especially back on drier ground.
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1

17th May 2023

Soft

2m 2f 110y

Class 4

14:05 Newton Abbot

The Pink’n

12st 0lb

J: Daniel Sansom

T: Seamus Mullins

Has struggled to find his best since returning from nearly two years away but last month's fourth at Wincanton, when not quite seeing out 2m5f+, was a definite step in the right direction; could well be involved.

9/1

4th

8

16th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 82y

Class 3

14:25 Wincanton

The Pink’n

11st 9lb

J: Daniel Sansom

T: Seamus Mullins

Always towards rear when tried in cheekpieces two starts ago and was left behind when pace lifted in home straight here (2m4f; no headgear) last month; can't be supported with much confidence today but is now 12lb lower than when very respectable fourth at Taunton (2m3f, soft) in January.

14/1

5/1

Form: 15212/ CD

Last run: 674 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Absent for coming on two years but she was in flying form back then and she returns on a perfectly good mark; a Cheltenham entry bodes well; much respected.
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3rd

1

14th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

16:05 Ludlow

Marada

12st 0lb

J: Bridget Andrews

T: Dan Skelton

jumped left on occasions, raced slightly wide, in touch with leaders

5/1

7th

6

20th Apr 2023

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

13:30 Cheltenham

Marada

11st 6lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Triple 2m hurdle winner in 2020-21 season; returned from long absence with two heavy defeats at start of this year but last month's Chepstow seventh (2m3f, soft; race won by Dollar Bae) was more encouraging and she might get closer to the target on today's faster ground.

14/1

7th

1

19th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 3

15:15 Chepstow

Marada

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Promising novice in the 2020-21 season, winning three times and finishing second in a Grade 2 at Newbury; no impression in two runs back from a long absence this winter, undergoing wind surgery after the latest; down in the weights but there are risks attached.

20/1

Form: 7-236P D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 120

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2nd

4

(5)

17th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

07:00 Sha Tin

Whizz Kid

9st 3lb

J: Zac Purton

T: A S Cruz

chased leader, ridden inside 2f out, driven and kept on well final furlong, pressed winner final 50yds, just held

4/1

2nd

4

(2)

6th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

12:15 Happy Valley

Whizz Kid

8st 12lb

J: Hugh Bowman

T: A S Cruz

led, ridden when pressed over 1f out, driven and headed inside final furlong, kept on

11/2

5th

3

(7)

28th May 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

07:00 Sha Tin

Whizz Kid

9st 8lb

J: Brenton Avdulla

T: A S Cruz

soon led on stands' rail, headed after 1 1/2f, chased leader, regained lead 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on same pace

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.50
Straight Forecast £23.52
Tricast £80.53
Trifecta £137.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Impulsive One

WEST COUNTRY:

Head Law

SPOTLIGHT:

Whizz Kid

The Times:

Aggagio

The Sun:

Homme Public

The Guardian:

Marada

TOPSPEED:

The Pink'n

Daily Mail:

For Pleasure

The Star:

Head Law

Daily Record:

Head Law

LAMBOURN:

Impulsive One

Telegraph:

Impulsive One

Daily Mirror:

Impulsive One

RP Ratings:

Whizz Kid

D Express:

Whizz Kid