January 25 / 12.50 Huntingdon

12.50

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Pertemps Network Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5545.05
  • 2m 0f 104y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Pertemps Network Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

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4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.20
  • Place: £1.80

Form: P2-220

Last run: 90 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Made it 0-9 under rules for Gordon Elliott when down the field in Cheltenham handicap hurdle in October; however, he showed promise in that sphere previously and this point winner could improve for the switch to fences on his stable debut; trainer does well with recruits from other yards.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

22nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 3

15:20 Newcastle

Kansas City Star

11st 6lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Harry Derham

led, not fluent 1st, headed and raced in second 4th, lost second and weakened before 4 out

6/1

12

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 2

14:50 Musselburgh

Kansas City Star

10st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Harry Derham

in touch with leaders on outer, not fluent 1st

16/1

12

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 2

14:50 Musselburgh

Kansas City Star

10st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Harry Derham

in touch with leaders on outer, not fluent 1st

16/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 61531- D

Last run: 292 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Won valuable series final on latest hurdle start at Haydock (1m7f, good to soft) last April and in good form on the Flat when last seen in September; makes chase debut with trainer in fine form and he's respected.
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6th

6

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Sandown

Aggagio

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Ran creditably in sole Sandown attempt (four years ago) but is still seeking a first British Flat success away from Goodwood; modest third there last time in a race he'd won in 2022.

8/1

3rd

2

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:39 Goodwood

Aggagio

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

All five domestic Flat wins have come here including this race in 2022; just 1lb above his last winning mark and respected with the ground likely to be in his favour.

5/1

5th

3

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Goodwood

Aggagio

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Well held over hurdles in last three runs but he's won plenty under both codes including three over C&D; still 3lb higher than for his win here last June but he needs watching in market back on the Flat; effective on good/good to firm but most of his wins have come on slow ground.

8/1

Form: 290-22 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
No match for the winner when runner-up at Ludlow last year on her two chase starts (2m4f/2m, good/good to soft), but there was still promise in those performances and she could have more to offer over fences.
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2

17th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 4

16:07 Uttoxeter

Lime Drop

11st 13lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Three chase wins last season, the first two over C&D (good/good to soft); not beaten far when last of six at Cheltenham in April but remains on career-high mark for this reappearance run and takes on some unexposed rivals.

10/1

6th

1

17th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 62y

Class 3

16:30 Cheltenham

Lime Drop

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Outclassed in a Listed race two runs back but admirably consistent otherwise and a 4lb rise for beating Ostrava Du Berlais at Warwick the last time (2m, good) is more than fair; strong claims.

7/2

6th

1

17th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 62y

Class 3

16:30 Cheltenham

Lime Drop

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Outclassed in a Listed race two runs back but admirably consistent otherwise and a 4lb rise for beating Ostrava Du Berlais at Warwick the last time (2m, good) is more than fair; strong claims.

7/2

Form: 74-523 D BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Well-beaten third at Wincanton last month, but prior to that he was a good second at Taunton (2m2f, good to soft) on his second chase start and can be in the mix if bouncing back to form.
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3rd

3

9th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 213y

Class 4

14:50 Stratford

Non Stop

11st 8lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Landed his fourth success over hurdles at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) in December but yet to get off the mark in this sphere after seven attempts; beaten 30l when third of four finishers at Plumpton (2m1f, soft) four weeks ago; has had wind surgery since and needs to step up.

7/2

3rd

1

9th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 219y

Class 4

15:15 Plumpton

Non Stop

11st 11lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Beaten 10l off this mark in an Ascot handicap hurdle last time after his win in a first-time tongue-tie at Wincanton (good to soft; won on heavy); returns to fences in pretty good form and he's finished runner-up three times in this discipline; thereabouts.

7/2

2nd

6

10th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 213y

Class 4

15:50 Stratford

Non Stop

11st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

in touch with leaders, jumped left and lost ground 2nd, headway when hit 2 out

2/1

Form: 22-38 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Beaten at 5-2 or shorter over hurdles on all four starts; however, he's shown promise and is in top hands, and perhaps this switch to fences will unlock some potential; one to consider.
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0

5

25th Jan 2024

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

12:50 Huntingdon

Immortal

11st 3lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

raced in second, not fluent 6th, pulled up quickly after 7th

5/2

8th

8

22nd Dec 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 152y

Class 4

14:30 Ascot

Immortal

11st 3lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Beaten at 5-2, 10-11 and 13-8 on his three starts, and no match for the first two when third on last month's handicap debut here (2m3f, soft); however, he's in top hands and things may click in a big way at some point.

3/1

Form: /416-U C

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-5 over hurdles when winning Southwell handicap (2m, good) last February, but well beaten next time and unseated at the first flight on last month's stable/seasonal debut at Doncaster (28-1); makes chase debut with an unknown regarding her current form.
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10th

1

(8)

12th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:35 Kempton (AW)

At A Pinch

10st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Toby Lawes

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear over 2f out, soon struggling

25/1

5th

6

6th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:13 Uttoxeter

At A Pinch

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

Won off a 17lb higher mark in February last year and that was the last time she sported a hood, which is now joined by cheekpieces; a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue.

25/1

12th

4

16th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

18:40 Fontwell

At A Pinch

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

Mark 12lb below her last winning one is owed to a poor 2023-24 season; not convinced this longest trip to date is what she's been after.

66/1

Non-runners

Limetree Boy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.80
Straight Forecast £15.59
Trifecta £53.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kansas City Star

LAMBOURN:

Immortal

TOPSPEED:

Non Stop

Telegraph:

Lime Drop

RP RATINGS:

Limetree Boy

The Times:

Immortal

The Star:

Immortal

POSTDATA:

Limetree Boy

WEST COUNTRY:

Non Stop

The Guardian:

Non Stop

Daily Mail:

Kansas City Star

D Express:

Kansas City Star

Daily Record:

Kansas City Star

Daily Mirror:

Lime Drop

The Sun:

Lime Drop