February 23 / 14.15 Huntingdon

14.15

Good

Every Race Live On Racing TV Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 1m 7f 171y
  • Class 4
  • 5 runners
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Every Race Live On Racing TV Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

2/7 (Won)

  • Win: £1.16
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 12 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
1m2f winner (on good) for David O'Meara; saw his race out well to make a successful start over hurdles at Kempton (2m, soft) and even better under a penalty when second to a smart juvenile in the Class 2 Chatteris Fen Hurdle here last month; he's well clear of these on that form.
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4th

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Worcester

Samuel Spade

12st 2lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

Last season's light campaign over hurdles did not go well (tried in cheekpieces latterly) but he shouldn't mind getting back on drier ground and is too well handicapped to dismiss on chasing debut.

9/1

8th

4

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 63y

Class 2

14:53 Ascot

Samuel Spade

10st 13lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Back to the same mark as for last season's convincing course win (2m7f, good) but hasn't finished in the first six this term, always behind over 2m5f here last time; takes another drop in distance and wears headgear for the first time.

12/1

7th

3

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 213y

Class 2

15:50 Cheltenham

Samuel Spade

11st 2lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Has not had that many chances at this sort of trip and he drew clear to win at Ascot in February, beating 16 rivals (2m7f, good); was beaten under 2l in a strong Uttoxeter handicap on the Midlands' National card but that was under a very capable 5lb claimer; likely to need more here.

10/1

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9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 8

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Positives to take from his debut in a novice hurdle at Chepstow (good to soft; 22-1), for all that he was beaten just over 20l in the end; unlikely to trouble Samuel Spade but should be competitive for the minor honours.
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7

17th Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell

Inchester DAmsyl

10st 11lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Became disappointing last season and was unable to justify prominence in betting when well-held fifth here (2m4f, good to soft) on last month's belated return; moves back up in trip and sports refitted cheekpieces today; not written off just yet but returns here with a point to prove.

7/1

10

17th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:40 Southwell

Inchester DAmsyl

10st 10lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Eight-race maiden who has largely unconvincing handicap form and been absent since last March; market may give further guidance on belated reappearance.

20/1

Form: 7056

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished 12l behind Jean Pierre in his final bumper and hasn't improved since then over hurdles; up against it.
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5th

6

11th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

14:42 Southwell

Warners Cross

10st 11lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Clare Hobson

Has won over hurdles and finished second as a chaser; however, pretty poor in both disciplines since returning from a long absence.

40/1

5

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 5

15:10 Uttoxeter

Warners Cross

11st 3lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Clare Hobson

Runner-up on chase debut in summer 2024 but returned from long absence with two disappointing hurdle runs towards end of last year and was also well beaten when back over fences in March (2m5f; first run after wind op); upped to 3m for first time under rules; needs to prove his ability remains.

16/1

5th

5

25th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

14:30 Hereford

Warners Cross

11st 1lb

J: Mr R Sugrue

T: Clare Hobson

Runner-up on chasing debut in summer 2024 but returned from long absence with two disappointing hurdle runs towards end of last year; had wind op during latest 113-day break and now sports first-time cheekpieces; current ability hard to gauge.

20/1

Form: 67

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in finishing mid-division in two bumpers, the latest here; could easily be good enough to finish second.
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6th

9

9th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:20 Market Rasen

Jean Pierre

10st 2lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Neil Mulholland

Beaten at least 42l in all three qualifying runs (2m-2m4f) and 3lb out of the weights for today's handicap debut but open to improvement if aided by a first-time tongue-tie.

14/1

6th

4

6th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:45 Southwell

Jean Pierre

11st 4lb

J: A P Heskin

T: Neil Mulholland

midfield, dropped to rear after 4th, struggling 7th, weakened 8th, tailed off

50/1

5th

2

17th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Worcester

Jean Pierre

11st 4lb

J: A P Heskin

T: Neil Mulholland

Well held in both bumpers and was a remote fourth of five on his hurdling debut at Huntingdon (2m, good; 33-1) in February; best watched back from another break.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed on the Flat but 0-21 overall and he's not certain to stay the trip over hurdles.
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5th

3

(6)

9th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Damascus Finish

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Brett Johnson

Only 1-28, though the win did at least come this year (at Wolverhampton, 8.6f); returning to 1m is probably a good thing but his record fresh is nothing to shout about.

12/1

8th

4

(5)

19th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Damascus Finish

9st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: Brett Johnson

Belatedly opened account at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March and was third over 1m in his next three races (twice on Polytrack); claims if judged on that evidence but is yet to convince over 1m2f and needs to bounce back from a duff effort on turf three weeks ago.

8/1

10th

1

(6)

29th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Leicester

Damascus Finish

10st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Brett Johnson

Took a long time to get off the mark but he hit the target at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March and has held his form with three thirds since, including on turf at Brighton (1m, good) on his penultimate run; should be in the mix again on this step back up in trip and he's respected.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £1.40
Straight Forecast £1.39
Trifecta £6.10

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