May 09 / 14.55 Huntingdon

14.55

Good

Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4084.5
  • 2m 4f 145y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 1/P26-

Last run: 96 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Debut bumper scorer who came in second at Wincanton (2m4f) December; beat only one in 2m4f Wetherby novice since but holds good form claims if back on song.
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1st

7

9th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

14:55 Huntingdon

Tarras Wood

11st 4lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Debut bumper scorer who came in second at Wincanton (2m4f) December; beat only one in 2m4f Wetherby novice since but holds good form claims if back on song.

15/8

1st

7

9th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

14:55 Huntingdon

Tarras Wood

11st 4lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

prominent

15/8

6th

6

3rd Feb 2024

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 4

14:07 Wetherby

Tarras Wood

11st 4lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Paul Nicholls

Course bumper winner (2m, soft) who was found to have an irregular heartbeat when pulled up on hurdle debut, and left that behind when second at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) in December; that latest form has been franked by the easy winner and he's open to further improvement for the champion trainer.

9/4

7/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 36-

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
A fairly useful 2m Flat winner for Andrew Balding; not disgraced on both his runs for new yard in this sphere, coming in sixth of 14 in 2m3f Warwick maiden a fortnight ago; he can do better granted this stiffer test of stamina; player.
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1st

5

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 3

18:50 Stratford

Juan Bermudez

11st 2lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Henry Oliver

All three wins over hurdles have been over C&D; returned to form when beaten a neck over C&D (good) last month and filled the same position at Aintree (2m1f, good) 15 days ago; is a major force around here and must come into the reckoning.

2/1

2nd

5

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

19:30 Aintree

Juan Bermudez

11st 10lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Henry Oliver

Gained all three hurdle wins at Stratford; returned to form with close second there (2m2f, good) last month and can probably cope with subsequent 2lb nudge but he's away from his favourite track today.

6/1

2nd

4

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Juan Bermudez

11st 13lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Henry Oliver

Gained all three hurdle wins over C&D on good ground, the latest by 7l from the front last June; ran well to a point here last month, after a layoff, and will be dangerous off this mark if that outing brought him on.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 4-

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a point before shaping well on his bumper debut when fourth here 38 days ago; this son of Jet Away needs considering on his hurdling debut with his stamina drawn out more.
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4th

4

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 3

16:00 Wincanton

Reallyntruthfully

11st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Chase campaign aborted after two forgettable efforts since a winning start in October (2m3f); on a fair mark for this return to hurdles and has a strike-rate of 2-6 in this discipline.

9/1

3

1st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 3

14:45 Huntingdon

Reallyntruthfully

11st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Absent since a November effort that failed to back up the form of his reappearance success (chase debut); however, may still have more to offer over fences and he certainly seems to benefit from a good rest, having gained two of his three wins when fresh.

9/2

Form: 56-

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Has shown some promise on both her hurdling runs, looking ready for a step up in trip when sixth of 15 in 2m Kempton novice in March; this daughter of Flemensfirth can't be ruled out.
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4th

10

9th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

14:55 Huntingdon

Imperious Star

10st 11lb

J: Connor Brace

T: Fergal O’Brien

Has shown some promise on both her hurdling runs, looking ready for a step up in trip when sixth of 15 in 2m Kempton novice in March; this daughter of Flemensfirth can't be ruled out.

14/1

4th

10

9th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

14:55 Huntingdon

Imperious Star

10st 11lb

J: Connor Brace

T: Fergal O’Brien

in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st

14/1

Form: P/7R-

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beat only one on his hurdling debut at Plumpton in March and refused to race at Fontwell month later; has major questions to answer.
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7

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Worcester

Dontaskchris

10st 7lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Diana Grissell

Very lightly raced for an 8yo but he was tailed off in the first-time hood on last month's handicap debut (2m3f, good; 18-1).

50/1

9th

10

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

19:50 Fontwell

Dontaskchris

10st 11lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Diana Grissell

Unexposed 8yo but he didn't show great over hurdles in 2024 which included a refusal to race over C&D; now goes handicapping but he has plenty to prove after almost two years off; hood added.

33/1

5th

2

9th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

14:55 Huntingdon

Dontaskchris

11st 4lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Diana Grissell

Beat only one on his hurdling debut at Plumpton in March and refused to race at Fontwell month later; has major questions to answer.

50/1

Form: /0033-

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Built on his hurdling debut promise when third of six in 2m5f Kempton novice 17 days ago; he may do better still; possibilities.
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9th

5

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

Pottersjetamay

11st 0lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Matt Crawley

Maiden over hurdles and fences; back hurdling for his last three starts and has to raise his game; the cheekpieces may help.

10/1

6th

12

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Pottersjetamay

10st 9lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Matt Crawley

Maiden over hurdles and fences; two good efforts in small-field Fakenham chases last year but his placed form over hurdles since back from a break suggest he'll be pushed to get off the mark today.

10/1

2nd

4

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

15:17 Stratford

Pottersjetamay

11st 6lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Matt Crawley

0-18 but he posted a solid third of nine back hurdling in 2m Huntingdon handicap 17 days ago; considered off a 2lb lower mark.

7/2

Form: 562-

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Fair form shown in bumpers, runner-up at Uttoxeter 33 days ago; this son of Zarak is one to consider now going hurdling stepped up in trip.
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1st

3

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 219y

Class 2

14:35 Plumpton

Secret Des Dieux

11st 1lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Capitalised on the drop back in trip to win at Huntingdon (2m, heavy) in February and followed up at Kempton (2m2f, good); he's 7lb higher than last time and in a hotter race, but did it very nicely and this 6yo novice is now 3-6 over fences; could still have more to offer and he's respected.

2/1

1st

1

14th Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:08 Kempton

Secret Des Dieux

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Won on chase debut at Fakenham (2m, good to soft) in October; creditable efforts in defeats in strong novice handicaps on next three starts before resuming winning ways in a small field at Huntingdon (2m, heavy) last month; 7lb higher in a more competitive race now but further progress can't be ruled out with this yard.

3/1

1st

1

19th Feb 2026

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

15:26 Huntingdon

Secret Des Dieux

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Won on chase debut at Fakenham (2m, good to soft) in October and has run well in defeat on his three starts since, most recently at Cheltenham when not seeing out the stiff, extended 2m4f on soft ground; solid claims now back down in trip.

5/6

OUR TIP

Form: 24/PP-

Last run: 133 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some fair form in bumpers for Harry Whittington but yet to offer much in a pair of maiden hurdles at Wincanton and Catterick this winter; lots more is needed after 133-day lay-off.
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2

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Worcester

Champetre

11st 13lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Oliver Signy

Has run some fair races in defeat but remains a maiden (exposed) and isn't that well handicapped; probably vulnerable.

5/1

6th

2

3rd Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

Champetre

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Oliver Signy

0-9 over hurdles but was very consistent at around 3m on good/good to soft ground in early part of last season and ran well for a long way when back in action last month; big player if that recent outing brought him on.

4/1

6th

2

3rd Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

Champetre

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Oliver Signy

0-9 over hurdles but was very consistent at around 3m on good/good to soft ground in early part of last season and ran well for a long way when back in action last month; big player if that recent outing brought him on.

4/1

Form: 70P7-

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has offered little on both her runs over hurdles, coming in last of seven in 2m Chepstow juvenile 26 days ago; it's easy to look elsewhere.
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1st

9

5th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

20:17 Hereford

Prairie Queen

10st 5lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sue Gardner

Still winless after 20 starts but placed over hurdles and fences at up to 2m4f (all on a sound surface); did too much too soon when failing to see it out at Exeter (2m, good) last time but had been running consistently well beforehand from this sort of mark and could have a part to play back over fences.

8/1

3rd

9

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 161y

Class 5

19:10 Exeter

Prairie Queen

10st 2lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sue Gardner

0-19 but placed over both hurdles and fences at up to 2m4f (all on a sound surface); has been competitive from this mark on her last three starts and should be again.

9/4

3rd

8

7th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

16:10 Exeter

Prairie Queen

10st 2lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sue Gardner

Longstanding maiden but was close up in her final handicap hurdle and ran okay in her first chase (2m2f, good), for all that she was no match for the clearcut winner; should have a role to play.

7/2

Form: 8/4O9-

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Lightly raced sort who was tried in cheekpieces when coming in last of nine in 2m Fakenham maiden hurdle 27 days ago; goes up in trip with lots to find on form.
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4

9th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

14:55 Huntingdon

Mops A Legend

11st 4lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Michael Appleby

Lightly raced sort who was tried in cheekpieces when coming in last of nine in 2m Fakenham maiden hurdle 27 days ago; goes up in trip with lots to find on form.

66/1

4

9th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

14:55 Huntingdon

Mops A Legend

11st 4lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Michael Appleby

midfield

66/1

9th

7

12th Apr 2024

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

14:00 Fakenham

Mops A Legend

11st 6lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Michael Appleby

Had a wind operation before he made his debut; ordinary form; ducked out at the third at Stratford last time (July); headgear tried; others stronger.

33/1

Form: 799P-

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had a wind op before pulled up in 2m3f Chepstow maiden on her hurdles debut 13 days ago; in good hands but significantly more is required.
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8

9th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

14:55 Huntingdon

Blue The Money

10st 11lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Had a wind op before pulled up in 2m3f Chepstow maiden on her hurdles debut 13 days ago; in good hands but significantly more is required.

50/1

8

9th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

14:55 Huntingdon

Blue The Money

10st 11lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

midfield, hampered 1st

50/1

2

26th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:39 Chepstow

Blue The Money

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Has weak claims on her bumper form; had wind surgery (her second already) since last run; she is nicely bred and may improve now hurdling over a new trip.

25/1

Form: 0745-

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Looks to be being brought along steadily over hurdles, fifth of 11 in 2m4f Southwell novice 16 days ago; open to progress, especially once qualified for handicaps.
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4

13th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Worcester

Chooch

11st 8lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Pulled up in Huntingdon maiden last month, and it's hard to assess what she achieved when last of three in tactical Bangor handicap (2m3f, good; first-time hood) on latest outing; remains unexposed but almost certainly needs to up her game here.

10/1

3rd

3

28th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

20:25 Bangor-on-Dee

Chooch

11st 10lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

took keen hold, raced in last throughout, not fluent 1st, jumped right 5 out, outpaced before 2 out

9/1

3rd

3

28th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

20:25 Bangor-on-Dee

Chooch

11st 10lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

took keen hold, raced in last throughout, not fluent 1st, jumped right 5 out, outpaced before 2 out

9/1

Form: 94/

Last run: 461 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Poor form shown in a pair of bumpers for Tim Vaughan in early 2023; goes hurdling for her new yard after 15 months off with enough to prove.
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5th

1

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

14:10 Fakenham

My Dream

11st 12lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah Humphrey

in rear but in touch with leaders

16/1

5th

1

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

14:10 Fakenham

My Dream

11st 12lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah Humphrey

Has only shown a modest level of ability in two bumpers and in four attempts over hurdles, most recently when pulled up on handicap debut at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft); needs to improve for the longer trip.

16/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 70 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
A modest maiden on the Flat and he beat only one on his hurdling debut in 2m Ludlow novice 70 days ago; others appeal more.
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12

9th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

14:55 Huntingdon

Implied

10st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

A modest maiden on the Flat and he beat only one on his hurdling debut in 2m Ludlow novice 70 days ago; others appeal more.

50/1

12

9th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

14:55 Huntingdon

Implied

10st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

towards rear, not fluent 3rd

50/1

6th

7

29th Feb 2024

Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:50 Ludlow

Implied

10st 2lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

It was low-level stuff in his four runs on the Flat, all on the AW from 1m4f to 1m6f; his trainer could make a jumper out of him but there are reservations for now.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.90
Straight Forecast £16.05
Trifecta £50.40

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Tarras Wood

The Times:

Imperious Star

Daily Mail:

Reallyntruthfully

RP RATINGS:

Chooch

Daily Record:

Secret Des Dieux

D Express:

Pottersjetamay

SPOTLIGHT:

Juan Bermudez

The Guardian:

Imperious Star

Daily Mirror:

Imperious Star

POSTDATA:

Chooch

WEST COUNTRY:

Tarras Wood

Telegraph:

Tarras Wood

The Star:

Tarras Wood