October 10 / 17.30 Huntingdon

17.30

Good

Racing TV ‘Junior’ National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £2178.4
  • 1m 5f 148y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Racing TV ‘Junior’ National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.70
  • Place: £3.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-brother to two Flat winners at up to 1m; dam 5f AW 2yo winner (87); stamina is a possible issue but his stable has an excellent bumper strike-rate (24%).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

24th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

14:35 Fontwell

Giddyupadingdong

11st 4lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Absent for nearly 800 days after winning bumper debut for another stable in 2023 and did not show much in three maiden/novice hurdles (1m7f-2m) for Neil Mulholland last season; has tongue-tie fitted for this handicap debut, though, and remains unexposed; watch the betting.

10/1

4th

2

19th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

14:52 Plumpton

Giddyupadingdong

11st 4lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Very lightly raced; bumper winner in 2023 for previous yard but has achieved little in two hurdles contests since returning from long absence; handicaps should be more suitable shortly.

50/1

8th

4

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

13:15 Newbury

Giddyupadingdong

11st 0lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Twice-raced 6yo who was possibly unsuited by soft going switched to hurdles three months ago; had wind surgery since; may yet confirm the promise of his good-ground bumper success in 2023.

40/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-brother to 11.4f Flat winner City Spirit (RPR 70); dam placed 1m-1m6f (61); rare bumper runner for much-respected Flat trainer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

6

16th Dec 2023

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:22 Hereford

Topkapi

11st 0lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Andrew Balding

Made a promising start at Huntingdon (extended 1m5f, good; 7-1) two months ago, doing his best work late on and going down only in a driving finish; open to improvement over this longer distance and could be the answer.

9/4

2nd

11

10th Oct 2023

Good

1m 5f 148y

Class 5

17:30 Huntingdon

Topkapi

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, midfield

5/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£18,000 3yo; second foal; closely related to 7f winner Fall Of Rome (RPR 95); dam 1m Listed winner (98); not bred to be running over this far but it's a nice pedigree all the same, and he represents a good Flat stable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

16:25 Market Rasen

Hill Spirit

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Paula Smith

Won against own age-group for Archie Watson on hurdle debut in January but his next two runs were underwhelming and his subsequent Flat record is very mixed; recently changed hands for 10,000gns; not the percentage call on this stable debut.

14/1

6th

7

(7)

13th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

15:00 Yarmouth

Hill Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

prominent, headed 3f out, weakened inside final furlong

7/2

2nd

10

(5)

6th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Hill Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

A fair 2m hurdles winner but he's yet to show that form in this sphere, tried in cheekpieces when beating only one in 11.5f Bath handicap 22 days ago; this longer trip promises to suit but others still appeal more.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£12,000 2yo; second foal; dam unraced half-sister to 1m-1m4f AW winner Harlow; stable 0-21 in bumpers during last five seasons.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

9

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:10 Hereford

Simply Belle

10st 3lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: David Dennis

prominent

25/1

6th

9

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:10 Hereford

Simply Belle

10st 3lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: David Dennis

prominent

25/1

7th

10

23rd Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:53 Southwell

Simply Belle

10st 13lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: David Dennis

towards rear, mistake 4th, outpaced 3 out, soon lost touch

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; brother to winners Banksy's Art (1m2f; RPR 69) and Graffiti (1m Flat, 70/2m1f hurdle); dam 6f/7f maiden (48), half-sister to 7f/1m winner Native Heart; stable 1-16 in bumpers during last five seasons.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

13th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:50 Stratford

Spitfire Bridge

12st 0lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Not seen over hurdles since two disappointing runs in the autumn (2m4f/2m5f) and his subsequent Flat form has also been disappointing; tries a new trip here; needs to turn a corner.

12/1

1

13th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:50 Stratford

Spitfire Bridge

12st 0lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Not seen over hurdles since two disappointing runs in the autumn (2m4f/2m5f) and his subsequent Flat form has also been disappointing; tries a new trip here; needs to turn a corner.

12/1

7th

4

(6)

4th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:55 Bath

Spitfire Bridge

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Sheena West

prominent, prominent after 3f, outpaced over 4f out

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; half-brother to Flat winners Billy No Mates (6f-1m6f; RPR 86) and Fond Farewell (1m3f; 61); dam 1m6f/2m1f winner (79), half-sister to Listed winners over 2m and 1m4f; has travelled from Ireland for this.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

26th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:25 Limerick

Theincrowd

11st 0lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: G Ahern

prominent, weakened after 3 out

33/1

0

7

16th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 107y

13:30 Punchestown

Theincrowd

11st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: G Ahern

towards rear of midfield

16/1

6th

10

10th Oct 2023

Good

1m 5f 148y

Class 5

17:30 Huntingdon

Theincrowd

11st 0lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: G Ahern

took keen hold, midfield, went third home turn, challenging over 1f out, soon edged right

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
80,000euros yearling; fifth foal; half-brother to Flat winners Speed Merchant (6f-7f; RPR 76), Amazing Emma (5f; 72) and Armed Forces (Italy 1m1f/1m2f); dam unraced half-sister to 1m4f Group 3 winner Sub Rosa and 1m4f Listed winner Astonishing; makes appeal on paper; tongue-tie fitted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

15:12 Cartmel

Suleiman Artist

11st 4lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Andrew Hamilton

Well beaten at huge odds on both hurdling starts in 2024; returns from 500-day absence here.

100/1

10

8th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Ayr

Suleiman Artist

10st 10lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Andrew Hamilton

Showed minor promise in bumpers for Nigel Twiston-Davies but was tailed off over C&D when 200-1 for recent stable/hurdle debut.

200/1

6th

6

26th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Ayr

Suleiman Artist

10st 9lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Andrew Hamilton

Needs major improvement on the form he showed in three bumpers for Nigel Twiston-Davies; joined new stable for £1,500; best watched.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
165,000gns 2yo; third foal; brother to French 7.5f-1m4f winner Denia (RPR 82), half-brother to French 8.5f/9.5f winner Just A Perfect Day (84); dam French 7.5f/1m winner (95) out of French 1m2f Group 3 winner; first bumper runner for his Flat-oriented stable; interesting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(3)

29th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

15:35 Southwell (AW)

Pierrefonds

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Jack Jones

0-8 on AW but adding a tongue-tie seems to have helped on last two starts, not far away in a Wolverhampton classified (about 1m1f) and he didn't look short of stamina upped to 1m6f in a handicap here since; thereabouts.

11/2

4th

9

(3)

29th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

15:35 Southwell (AW)

Pierrefonds

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Jack Jones

reared start, in rear

11/2

3rd

9

(7)

12th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Pierrefonds

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jack Jones

towards rear

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam 7f/1m winner (RPR 78), out of unraced half-sister to 7f-1m2f Group 1 winner Oratorio, smart middle-distance performer Fahim and 1m Listed winner Mowaadah; booking of Harry Cobden catches the eye.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(1)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Saved Lizzie

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: John Butler

6yo maiden mare; not solid on her form this winter but is one to note if the market speaks positively on this debut for John Butler.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
1,000gns yearling; dam 11.4f-1m4f winner (RPR 88), half-sister to Group-placed 5f-1m2f winner Mar Adentro; others look more interesting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

2

10th Oct 2023

Good

1m 5f 148y

Class 5

17:30 Huntingdon

Call It Adaay

11st 0lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

took keen hold

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
6,500gns foal; dam 6f winner (RPR 87), half-sister to useful 5f/6f winner Rum Cocktail; does not have obvious pedigree for this type of race.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 149y

Class 5

15:27 Wincanton

No Guarantee

10st 12lb

J: James Turner

T: Alexander Gibbons

Dual hurdle winner and only 2lb higher than for his win at Hereford in December; however, didn't look a natural on last month's chase debut and was pulled up.

11/1

4

18th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

16:00 Hereford

No Guarantee

11st 4lb

J: James Turner

T: Alexander Gibbons

Struck form with two 2m hurdle wins in December (Ludlow claimer and Hereford handicap) but three lesser efforts have followed, including a well-held third of five at Ludlow last month; still 4lb higher than for his last success and something to prove on this switch to chasing; reapplied cheekpieces replace a visor.

8/1

3rd

5

26th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

16:27 Ludlow

No Guarantee

10st 12lb

J: James Turner

T: Alexander Gibbons

Struck form with two wins in December (C&D claimer/Hereford handicap) but two lesser efforts have followed and he was behind Aim Straight on more recent occasion; needs to kick on again.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£31,000 2yo; fourth foal; half-brother to 1m-1m4f AW winner Torolight (RPR 74); dam 11.7f winner (85), half-sister to 1m4f Group 2 winner Exosphere; stable 0-24 in bumpers during last five seasons.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

5

10th Oct 2023

Good

1m 5f 148y

Class 5

17:30 Huntingdon

Its A Miracle

11st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Bill Turner

in touch with leaders

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; closely related to very useful 1m Hong Kong winner Magnificent (RPR 97); dam 1m2f winner (81), half-sister to 1m-1m3f winner Mohtashem; all six of stable's bumper runners during last five seasons were unplaced.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

14th Nov 2023

Good

1m 5f 148y

Class 5

15:48 Huntingdon

May Dancer

11st 0lb

J: Jamie Gambin

T: Christine Dunnett

150-1, struggling a long way out and beaten 68l on last month's C&D debut (good); huge step forward required.

100/1

13th

12

10th Oct 2023

Good

1m 5f 148y

Class 5

17:30 Huntingdon

May Dancer

10st 7lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christine Dunnett

always behind, struggling halfway, tailed off

40/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam unplaced 5f-7f (RPR 58), half-sister to a bumper winner; small stable had two different bumper winners last season.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beaming Light

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: David Loughnane

Off the boil since finishing second off a 4lb higher mark over C&D in February but he's been running in sprints latterly; this is easier than he's used to and he ought to fare much better back from a short break.

8/1

5th

3

(3)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:20 Nottingham

Beaming Light

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David Loughnane

Completed a 1m hat-trick last June; form has dipped over 7f/6f/5f in last three outings and he has enough to prove in another sprint race; tongue-tie added.

14/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £77.80
Straight Forecast £75.91
Trifecta £240.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Topkapi

The Times:

Theincrowd

Telegraph:

Hill Spirit

POSTDATA:

Suleiman Artist

The Guardian:

Giddyupadingdong

Daily Mail:

Saved Lizzie

D Express:

Theincrowd

The Sun:

Hill Spirit

Daily Mirror:

Topkapi

Daily Record:

Topkapi

The Star:

Suleiman Artist