February 08 / 16.35 Huntingdon

16.35

Good

PHP Architects Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £2178.4
  • 1m 7f 171y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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PHP Architects Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 10 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nicely bred; both starts on good to soft ground, winning at Exeter (2m) then beaten long way at Ascot (Listed); sets the standard back down in class, assuming he returns to debut form.
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4

19th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Warwick

Dunskay

11st 4lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

2-3 in bumpers; well held in two of his three hurdle races last term but his third here (2m, good) in March wasn't a bad effort and he's now switched to fences for this seasonal/handicap debut; warrants respect, with pedigree suggesting he can do better in this sphere; tongue-tie added.

4/1

3rd

1

27th Mar 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:05 Southwell

Dunskay

11st 5lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

took keen hold, led, headed but prominent 2nd, not fluent and dropped to midfield 4th, weakened from 3 out

15/8

33/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form:

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Comfortably held in big field at Doncaster last month but should do better if taking after his dam, who improved to finish runner-up in a bumper on second start.
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2

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 200y

Class 1

14:20 Aintree

Jax Junior

11st 7lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Finished 18l behind Lulamba in the Arkle but may fare better in this rematch, with the return to further a likely plus; readily bagged Grade 2 honours at Kempton (2m4f, good to soft) the time before, enhancing his good strike-rate when racing beyond 2m.

9/1

4th

2

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Jax Junior

11st 7lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Bled from nose when well held behind Steel Ally at Ascot just before Christmas but otherwise he's made a fine start to his chasing career, winning a handicap at Sandown (1m7f, soft) and Grade 2 novice at Kempton (2m4f, good to soft) on last two starts; needs a chunk of improvement to trouble the principals but he's straightforward, tactically versatile and a sound jumper.

20/1

1st

2

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 1

14:25 Kempton

Jax Junior

11st 2lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Bled from the nose at Ascot just before Christmas but otherwise he's made a fine start to his chasing career, winning handicap at Sandown (1m7f, soft) three weeks ago in clearcut style; just as effective at 2m4f and sets the standard for the others to aim at.

4/6

7/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
17,000euros foal, £28,000 3yo; half-brother to winners Goodwin Racing (2m1f/2m4f hurdle) and Jack Hyde (AW bumper); unraced dam closely related to bumper winner Captain McGarry; major yard; one of several newcomers who look worthy of respect.
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2

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:58 Worcester

Big Ginge

11st 0lb

J: Mr Jamie Neild

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Made the frame in four consecutive maiden/novice hurdles last season then wasn't beaten far when tenth from out of the weights in Imperial Cup on handicap debut at Sandown (2m, good to soft); back in much calmer waters for this reappearance run; good chance.

11/8

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Blue Bresil half-sister to her owner's 2m hurdle winner Angels Antics and Huntingdon bumper winner (in February 2015 on debut) Angel Face, out of 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner; that appealing pedigree puts her very high in calculations.
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1st

2

20th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 54y

Class 1

15:14 Exeter

Blue Las

11st 0lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Neil Mulholland

2-2 on heavy going; unseated on chase debut in November and her jumping lacked fluency when second of three in Listed mares' novice at Warwick (2m4f) next time; appeared to step up when winning a two-runner beginners' chase at Doncaster (upped to 3m, good) latest, finding a fine leap at the last and keeping on well to make all; should have more to offer.

9/4

1st

1

29th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:20 Uttoxeter

Blue Las

12st 0lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Neil Mulholland

All six starts on soft/heavy ground; this two-time bumper winner (including here) scored easily at Ffos Las (2m) in December on her second hurdle start before a creditable third of five in a Grade 2 mares' novice at Sandown (2m4f) last month; has potential off her opening mark, if conditions suit.

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed promise with his placed effort in Irish point 11 months ago; attractively bred, being half-brother to bumper/smart hurdle winner Brandy Love, and is one of two noteworthy contenders for Fergal O'Brien; follow the market signals regarding both.
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7th

3

12th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:05 Taunton

Shy Love

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Lightly raced 6yo who showed promise in Irish point in 2023 and won over hurdles last season; interesting on handicap/chase debut, with Carlisle reappearance under his belt.

7/1

7th

3

12th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:05 Taunton

Shy Love

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Lightly raced 6yo who showed promise in Irish point in 2023 and won over hurdles last season; interesting on handicap/chase debut, with Carlisle reappearance under his belt.

7/1

4th

1

3rd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 218y

Class 3

13:18 Carlisle

Shy Love

11st 6lb

J: Connor Brace

T: Fergal O’Brien

led, headed and raced in second after 2nd, lost second just before 3 out, not fluent 3 out, soon outpaced, no extra and lost third run-in

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
7,500euros 3yo; half-brother to useful 2m-2m7f hurdle/chase winner Lucid Dreams; dam bumper winner, half-sister to high-class hurdle/chase winner Monkerhostin and bumper/smart hurdler/chase winner Eric's Charm; major stable; interesting debutant.
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7th

3

11th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:50 Stratford

Ol Man Brando

11st 6lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Has good pedigree and represents stable with good record in bumpers but made underwhelming debut when never-dangerous sixth at Huntingdon (soft) last month.

25/1

6th

8

8th Feb 2024

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

16:35 Huntingdon

Ol Man Brando

11st 4lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

raced wide, held up in last, detached and struggling when pushed along before halfway, reminders 7f out

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
30,000euros yearling, £37,000 3yo; may not flourish until a later date, being half-brother to the yard's fairly useful 2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Hidden Heroics.
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6th

6

24th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

15:55 Ludlow

Absolutely Fine

10st 12lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Dan Skelton

Had no excuses when a beaten favourite on his handicap debut at Worcester (2m7f, good; following wind surgery) but it was a solid run and one he's entitled to build on after just five starts.

11/10

3rd

10

1st Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Worcester

Absolutely Fine

11st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

held up in rear, headway after 4 out

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
68,000euros 3yo; brother to 2m3f chase winner La Fordelle; dam French 3m cross-country chase winner, half-sister to two French jumps winners; Henrietta Knight's first bumper runner since returning to the training ranks; check the betting.
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2nd

5

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

15:25 Fontwell

Cauvicourt

11st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

disputed lead, prominent with one circuit to go, not fluent and lost position briefly 3 out, briefly led approaching last, outpaced run-in, no match for winner

9/2

5

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

15:25 Fontwell

Cauvicourt

11st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

in rear in two bumpers in the autumn but he's shown clear promise in two runs over hurdles this year and the first was over C&D (soft); looks on workable mark now switched to a handicap and he's in the mix.

9/2

3

20th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 4

15:05 Lingfield

Cauvicourt

11st 6lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

In rear in two bumpers in the autumn but he made an encouraging start over hurdles when runner-up at Fontwell (2m3f, soft) last month; that was a three-runner race but he rallied well and wasn't far behind a useful winner who went off at 1-10; respected.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam runner-up in a point, half-sister to winners Midnight Shuffle (bumper/hurdle) and Lounge Lizard (chase) out of bumper/useful hurdle winner; wears hood on debut; likely type on breeding.
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3rd

5

18th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

15:00 Hereford

Moorsbrook

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Had three runs following a long absence and the latest was the best, when beaten 12l in a 2m novice here on heavy ground; now into a handicap and might yet tap into the distinct promise she showed in bumpers (on good); has always sported a hood.

8/1

4th

11

11th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:00 Hereford

Moorsbrook

10st 10lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Mel Rowley

Creditable effort when running-on third in big-field Cheltenham bumper (good) last April but her form either side of that doesn't match up, including when tailed off in both hurdle starts.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam maiden point winner, out of maiden staying jumper; modestly bred newcomer who is best watched unless the market speaks favourably.
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2nd

3

13th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

15:12 Hereford

Jimmyjeroo

11st 9lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

Won from the front over C&D in April (good) and returns only 2lb higher; latest Market Rasen run may have been needed.

11/4

4

27th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

16:05 Market Rasen

Jimmyjeroo

11st 6lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

Has not really kicked on from his front-running win at Hereford (2m5f, good) in the spring but his Newton Abbot third (3m2f, good) in July was a good effort and this return to a right-handed track will suit.

7/1

3

4th Jul 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

16:53 Newton Abbot

Jimmyjeroo

11st 9lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

Came good with front-running win at Hereford (2m5f, good) in April but his last couple of runs (2m/2m4f) were substandard and he tackles this new trip with some questions to answer.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a bumper/2m hurdle winner but his stable is only 2-41 in bumpers; the betting should offer further guidance.
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1st

11

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

19:30 Aintree

A Good Yomp

10st 12lb

J: Dillon Butler

T: Andrew J Martin

Caused 28-1 surprise in first-time hood at Huntingdon (2m3f, good to soft) in November and remained in good form until end of last season (2m-2m7f); edging back down the weights and holds each-way claims at least.

10/1

4th

9

29th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 123y

Class 4

16:15 Ascot

A Good Yomp

10st 12lb

J: Dillon Butler

T: Andrew J Martin

Ridden throughout this season by 10lb claimer Dillon Butler; plenty of experience over hurdles and the one win, at Huntingdon (2m4f, good to soft) in November in a first-time hood which has been kept since; good third last time but that was over 2m, which casts doubt over this new trip.

8/1

Form: 5

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lost a couple of places in the latter stages at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft; ultimately finished fifth) last month, shaping as if this sharper test may suit; open to improvement.
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12th

9

(10)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Royal Observatory

10st 7lb

J: Miss Lauren Frost

T: Kevin Frost

More talent than many with his rating but he is often the architect of his own demise, as when virtually refusing to race here three weeks ago; prior to that he'd won a C&D handicap for today's rider so a revival wouldn't be a total shock; headgear off today.

14/1

10th

3

(3)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Royal Observatory

9st 8lb

J: Alfie Gee

T: Kevin Frost

Had been racing over further but managed to win an amateur riders' event over C&D (first-time blinkers) in April; more needed off 3lb higher, but he still has more to recommend him than some.

7/1

10th

3

(3)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Royal Observatory

9st 8lb

J: Alfie Gee

T: Kevin Frost

Had been racing over further but managed to win an amateur riders' event over C&D (first-time blinkers) in April; more needed off 3lb higher, but he still has more to recommend him than some.

7/1

Non-runners

Foxlight, Got A Dream, Moor End, Tarbuck

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Payout
Exacta £103.10
Straight Forecast £121.01
Trifecta £533.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Dunskay

WEST COUNTRY:

Shy Love

Telegraph:

Big Ginge

SPOTLIGHT:

Blue Las

Daily Record:

Absolutely Fine

The Star:

Big Ginge

TOPSPEED:

Dunskay

POSTDATA:

Dunskay

Daily Mail:

Dunskay

The Sun:

Dunskay

The Times:

Shy Love

The Guardian:

Shy Love

D Express:

Shy Love

Daily Mirror:

Shy Love