March 13 / 15.10 Huntingdon

15.10

Soft

Daily Cheltenham Offers At rhino.bet Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4084.5
  • 1m 7f 171y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Daily Cheltenham Offers At rhino.bet Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 6483

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-4, best efforts when fourth in Ludlow bumper in December and third in Sedgefield maiden hurdle (2m1f, soft; eyecatcher) five weeks ago; again has frame possibilities.
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6th

2

31st Jan 2025

Soft

1m 7f 145y

Class 5

14:35 Catterick

Badlands Boy

11st 8lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Maiden who showed patchy form over hurdles and was well beaten last time, but he was a good second at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) two starts ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) and his trainer's horses often make better chasers; this 6yo is not ruled out.

12/1

6th

2

31st Jan 2025

Soft

1m 7f 145y

Class 5

14:35 Catterick

Badlands Boy

11st 8lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

towards rear but in touch with leaders, weakened after 2 out, hit last

12/1

11th

10

12th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

12:35 Taunton

Badlands Boy

11st 4lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Nine-race maiden who ran well in first-time cheekpieces at Ludlow most recently, finishing 1l second to El Vigaro; may build on that effort; possibilities in the retained headgear.

10/1

Form: 68

Last run: 89 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Bought for £350,000 after soft-ground Irish point win; comfortably held in two attempts under rules (2m4f/2m3f) but shapes as if this shorter trip is worth exploring.
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4th

1

18th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

16:45 Huntingdon

Flash In The Park

12st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

None too consistent but he's a dual chase winner (2m4f/2m) and was second to the odds-on favourite in a small field last time; shouldn't be far away if giving his true running.

7/4

2nd

1

2nd Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Southwell

Flash In The Park

11st 4lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Lacks consistency but registered a success in a deeper C&D event (good to soft; off just 2lb lower) in December and has possibilities provided he's back in similar form.

7/4

4th

7

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

13:37 Southwell

Flash In The Park

10st 3lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Has won twice over fences, over 2m4f at Uttoxeter (soft) in 2024 and over C&D (good to soft) in December; bit disappointing at Fakenham last time but could bounce back.

11/1

Form: 328

Last run: 234 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Form has dipped markedly in bumper and Flat contest since joining new yard, taking overall record to 0-6; big turnaround is required on hurdles debut.
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4

13th Mar 2024

Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:10 Huntingdon

Gregorian Diamond

11st 6lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Max Young

Form has dipped markedly in bumper and Flat contest since joining new yard, taking overall record to 0-6; big turnaround is required on hurdles debut.

40/1

11th

3

(2)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gregorian Diamond

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Max Young

Form dipped markedly on latest bumper start (debut for new yard), taking overall record to 0-5 (including points); bred to be suited by this new scenario but others are preferred on form.

100/1

8th

4

23rd Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

16:52 Stratford

Gregorian Diamond

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Max Young

in touch with leaders

20/1

Form: 543 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced 5yo who started favourite for Ludlow novice hurdle (2m, soft) most recently and was the last horse off the bridle, only to fade into third place; still ran encouragingly for the most part and is open to progress; respected.
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4th

7

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:52 Southwell

Jackpot Cash

11st 4lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Won two chases and two hurdles on good/good to soft in 2025, including over this C&D last February; wasn't at his best in the autumn but wouldn't rule out completely.

8/1

3

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:30 Uttoxeter

Jackpot Cash

11st 13lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Did very well for new stable in first half of this year, winning two hurdles and two chases; unseated rider in a chase this month, after a break, but could plausibly still have more improvement to come; respected.

7/2

3

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:30 Uttoxeter

Jackpot Cash

11st 13lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Did very well for new stable in first half of this year, winning two hurdles and two chases; unseated rider in a chase this month, after a break, but could plausibly still have more improvement to come; respected.

7/2

Form: 34855

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
0-6 (points/bumpers) in Ireland; staying-on fifth in both races over hurdles for new stable, catching the attention of the stewards at Newcastle (2m1f, heavy) latest; has ability but doesn't appear to be crying out for this sharper test.
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2

20th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

17:05 Market Rasen

Mount Gallion

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Did not take to chasing at end of last year (two attempts) and was tailed off when reappearing over hurdles last month; on a good mark now but needs to have taken considerable benefit from that recent outing.

8/1

4th

2

26th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

16:55 Huntingdon

Mount Gallion

11st 12lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mark Walford

Won maiden hurdle here (2m, soft) in March 2024 and is well handicapped if judged on that performance, but didn't take to chasing at end of 2024 and this return to hurdling comes after a 163-day break.

5/1

4th

2

26th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

16:55 Huntingdon

Mount Gallion

11st 12lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mark Walford

Won maiden hurdle here (2m, soft) in March 2024 and is well handicapped if judged on that performance, but didn't take to chasing at end of 2024 and this return to hurdling comes after a 163-day break.

5/1

Form: 66

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Maiden pointer; soundly beaten in two novice hurdles under rules; opposed.
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5th

9

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

17:50 Stratford

Scout Master

10st 5lb

J: David Noonan

T: Claire Dyson

Close up in two Irish points last autumn but little to show for his runs since in two points and four hurdle races; tailed off with cheekpieces on handicap debut (2m4f) last time; has since had wind surgery.

40/1

5th

9

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

17:50 Stratford

Scout Master

10st 5lb

J: David Noonan

T: Claire Dyson

Close up in two Irish points last autumn but little to show for his runs since in two points and four hurdle races; tailed off with cheekpieces on handicap debut (2m4f) last time; has since had wind surgery.

40/1

8th

10

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

13:35 Huntingdon

Scout Master

10st 3lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Claire Dyson

prominent, mistake 4 out

12/1

Form: 7

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
The form of her Irish point win isn't compelling and she suffered a heavy defeat in Southwell bumper since; others preferred.
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3rd

5

13th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

14:00 Hereford

Locken Lady

10st 10lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

Irish point winner on soft ground; not a fluent jumper but finished second on two of her first three hurdling starts, more recently at Huntingdon (2m, good) 18 days ago, and ought to be suited by today's step up in trip.

9/2

3rd

5

13th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

14:00 Hereford

Locken Lady

10st 10lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

Irish point winner on soft ground; not a fluent jumper but finished second on two of her first three hurdling starts, more recently at Huntingdon (2m, good) 18 days ago, and ought to be suited by today's step up in trip.

9/2

2nd

7

25th Apr 2024

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

16:00 Huntingdon

Locken Lady

11st 2lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

2l second at huge odds in a C&D maiden last month (soft), but occasional erratic leaps there were allied to a refusal to settle when beaten further last time; uplift on those efforts likely if doing all of the basics better, and assuming she copes with a likely sounder surface.

8/1

Form: 78

Last run: 60 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Hurdles debutante who has poor claims on her bumper efforts, beaten long way both times.
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9th

6

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

13:30 Kelso

Bathgate

11st 5lb

J: Ian Power

T: Philip Kirby

Yet to run well at Kelso (three attempts) and well beaten at Catterick last time; however, he had an excuse (bled from the nose) and he won three times in the winter (2m1f/2m3f, soft/good to soft); not written off.

16/1

6th

4

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 3

15:30 Catterick

Bathgate

11st 6lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Has won over C&D (good to soft/soft) on his last two starts to make it three wins from his last four outings; did it in good style a fortnight ago and a 7lb rise may not stop this thriving 6yo.

11/4

1st

7

9th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

15:00 Catterick

Bathgate

11st 3lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Has won two of his last three races, the latest over C&D last month (good to soft); back up another 4lb (10lb rise in total); each-way contender.

5/1

Form: 07

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Has gone the wrong way since Flat win last June, latterly switched to hurdles for new yard; something to prove.
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5th

7

21st Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

19:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Karakoy

10st 3lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Anonymous effort at Taunton latest took his record over 2m3f and beyond to 9P8, inclusive of one outing over tonight's C&D; mixed returns in a hood before now, so no guarantee which way he'll go for the visor.

12/1

8th

10

23rd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

18:30 Taunton

Karakoy

10st 7lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Flat winner (1m2f, good to firm) who is 0-9 over hurdles but he was a rallying third on his reappearance here (2m, good to firm) two weeks ago; should benefit from that run and he looks worth another try at this trip; not ruled out with hood removed.

9/1

8th

10

23rd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

18:30 Taunton

Karakoy

10st 7lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Flat winner (1m2f, good to firm) who is 0-9 over hurdles but he was a rallying third on his reappearance here (2m, good to firm) two weeks ago; should benefit from that run and he looks worth another try at this trip; not ruled out with hood removed.

9/1

Form: U62

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Flat winner in Ireland; wasn't far off landing a gamble at Hereford (2m, good to soft; clear second) in January when having third attempt over hurdles; the pick of the 4yos in this field and has possibilities if building on the latest effort.
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11th

12

26th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Secret Sauce

10st 13lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Anthony Charlton

Subject of a gamble when runner-up at Hereford (2m, good to soft) in January, but hasn't matched that effort since including on his first start back with his former trainer (following a second wind operation) at Fakenham (2m, good) last month; others preferred.

14/1

11th

12

26th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Secret Sauce

10st 13lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Anthony Charlton

Subject of a gamble when runner-up at Hereford (2m, good to soft) in January, but hasn't matched that effort since including on his first start back with his former trainer (following a second wind operation) at Fakenham (2m, good) last month; others preferred.

14/1

6th

5

30th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

15:50 Fakenham

Secret Sauce

11st 2lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Anthony Charlton

Won a 1m claimer on soft at Gowran in May 2023; best run over hurdles when runner-up in a Hereford novice for this yard in January (2m, good to soft); not done as well for two different trainers over hurdles and on the Flat since; on a good mark and interesting back with Tony Charlton having had wind surgery.

14/1

Non-runners

Arthurian Fable, Mirabad, Saint Vic, Master Chartwell, Night Stalker

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jackpot Cash

The Times:

Mirabad

Daily Mirror:

Secret Sauce

WEST COUNTRY:

Flash In The Park

POSTDATA:

Badlands Boy

TOPSPEED:

Arthurian Fable

RP RATINGS:

Jackpot Cash

The Guardian:

Jackpot Cash

D Express:

Jackpot Cash

Daily Record:

Secret Sauce

The Star:

Flash In The Park

Telegraph:

Mirabad

Daily Mail:

Mirabad

The Sun:

Mirabad