November 03 / 16.14 Huntingdon

16.14

Good

Mayor Of Huntingdon Community Race Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3812.2
  • 2m 3f 137y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Mayor Of Huntingdon Community Race Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.80
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 274-25 BF

Last run: 150 days

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Two Flat wins; 0-6 over hurdles but headed on the line by a Nicky Henderson handicap newcomer at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) in May and a later run over that C&D suggests a step up in trip could suit now back hurdling.
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7

(2)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Orchestra

9st 11lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Absent since finishing 5l behind Caprelo here in May; may put up a better fight in the rematch, having been fresh when gamely making all over C&D earlier in the spring.

8/1

2

(9)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Orchestra

9st 11lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Having his second start back from wind surgery when making all and just holding on over C&D last month (first two clear); has since finished fourth of eight in a slightly better race at Ascot (2m, good to firm); respected, especially if again allowed an uncontested lead.

9/2

6th

2

(9)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Orchestra

9st 11lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Having his second start back from wind surgery when making all and just holding on over C&D last month (first two clear); has since finished fourth of eight in a slightly better race at Ascot (2m, good to firm); respected, especially if again allowed an uncontested lead.

9/2

11/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 74-F12 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Had his rivals, including a next-time winner, in trouble from some way out when successfully switched to a handicap at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) and was just unfortunate to run up against a Skelton improver when back from a break at Southwell last week; up 2lb; solid contender.
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1st

1

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Worcester

Just Chasing May

11st 10lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

6yo who made it 2-12 over hurdles when winning in good style here in June; up 9lb but it was even more emphatic when disposing of 11 rivals on his chase debut back here (also 2m4f, good) on Sunday; same mark today and he stays this trip; the one to beat.

11/10

7

31st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Worcester

Just Chasing May

11st 7lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

6yo who made it 2-12 over hurdles when winning in good style here (2m4f, good) in June; also effective on soft/good to soft; not bred for fences but he's in good hands and is respected on his debut in this sphere.

5/1

1st

10

25th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Worcester

Just Chasing May

11st 3lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Mark over a stone in excess of that for last June's Uttoxeter win (2m4f, good) is owed to some good runs in defeat since; 142-day absence won't be an issue judged on last October's effort after similar.

12/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 0-F0U1 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has fallen and unseated in two of his four handicaps but he had no opposition in the straight when springing a surprise over C&D (good) last month and a 5lb rise isn't too daunting; good claims.
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6th

9

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

19:33 Fontwell

Harry Gulliver

10st 9lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

Won off lowly mark at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) in 2024 and returned from long absence with encouraging sixth at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last month; may be reliant on the ground remaining good but can feature if that recent outing brought him on.

10/1

5th

10

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:10 Uttoxeter

Harry Gulliver

10st 9lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

Managed a win off lowly mark at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) in October 2024 but absent since heavy defeat the following month (albeit on slower-than-ideal ground) and might need this outing.

16/1

Form: 0/P89-

Last run: 192 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Shown little in a bumper and three hurdles, without and with a hood (refitted now) but he's bred to do better at some stage and wouldn't be the first one to improve for the switch to handicaps; not ruled out.
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3rd

2

14th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

Class 5

19:40 Fontwell

Grain Trade

11st 10lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Ready win when beating seven others at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) on his second start chasing and looked set to defy a penalty when coming down at the last over C&D (good to soft) in October; jumping has been a bit of an issue since and he was narrowly in front when again coming down at the final fence back at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) one month ago; hood joins his regular tongue-tie.

2/1

3

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

15:55 Market Rasen

Grain Trade

11st 10lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Won readily by 6l here (2m3f, good) in October and was unlucky not to follow up at Fontwell (2m2f, good to soft) soon afterwards; managed only fourth over C&D on last two appearances but current mark is workable if this race is run to suit his usual patient tactics.

6/4

4th

3

15th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

14:57 Market Rasen

Grain Trade

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Won a novice handicap over 2m3f here in October (good); fair runs on last two starts, notably when second to a subsequent winner over 2m at Huntingdon (good to soft; didn't jump too well); good track record and one with a chance.

11/4

Form: -3082P BF

Last run: 3 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won juvenile hurdle for an earlier stable in 2022; has not had it easy since and although he nearly made a winning yard debut at Exeter (2m, good) in October he wasn't in the same frame of mind on Thursday; risky.
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6

12th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:40 Worcester

Penna Rossa

10st 8lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Yet to add to his juvenile hurdle win in 2022 and has not shown a great deal on two appearances for new stable this spring (2m4f/2mf); swaps blinkers for first-time visor here.

25/1

9

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:05 Uttoxeter

Penna Rossa

10st 8lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Record of 1-18 over hurdles; fair third at Ffos Las in January (2m4f, soft) but well beaten over same trip here after a break on stable debut last time; blinkers and tongue-tie back on (no improvement last time he wore them); others stronger.

16/1

5th

9

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:05 Uttoxeter

Penna Rossa

10st 8lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Record of 1-18 over hurdles; fair third at Ffos Las in January (2m4f, soft) but well beaten over same trip here after a break on stable debut last time; blinkers and tongue-tie back on (no improvement last time he wore them); others stronger.

16/1

Form: 495518 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Back to form when this headgear combination was first tried at Perth (2m4f, good) in September; but he wasn't in anything like the same form at Carlisle since and needs to turn things right round here.
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2

26th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 1f 157y

Class 4

15:50 Plumpton

Shantou Lucky

11st 10lb

J: Nathan Howie

T: James Owen

Had a charmed spell for new yard earlier, five wins including one over C&D (good; also acts on soft); has run up to form only once in his last four starts though, following a revival at Fakenham last month with a tailed-off run at Windsor, and is still 6lb higher than the latest win.

100/30

5

2nd Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:30 Southwell

Shantou Lucky

11st 5lb

J: Nathan Howie

T: James Owen

Four class 5 wins shared between hurdles and fences since joining James Owen, hacking up in a Newton Abbot chase latest (3m2f, good to soft); a fifth race in 25 days, a step back up in class and most significantly an additional 20lb hike all ask different questions this time.

Evs

1st

2

19th Sep 2025

Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

16:55 Newton Abbot

Shantou Lucky

11st 13lb

J: Nathan Howie

T: James Owen

Revitalised 8yo who started off for James Owen with two hurdle wins in refitted visor this month (2m5f/2m4f) and barely came off the bridle when scoring by 12l over fences at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) on Tuesday; has further to go here but has good chance to extend winning spree under 7lb penalty.

8/15

Form: 088-PP D

Last run: 145 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won consecutive hurdles (2m2f and 2m4f; both on good) for previous yard in 2023 but he's been in poor form for new connections and needs a second wind operation to make a big difference.
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8th

7

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

19:33 Fontwell

Charlie My Boy

11st 6lb

J: James Davies

T: J R Jenkins

Returned from absence with respectable second of five behind well-handicapped rival at Huntingdon (2m4f, good to firm) in May but was soundly beaten when dropped back to 2m2f at Stratford the following month and probably won't be favoured by rain; others preferred.

25/1

6th

4

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

19:48 Stratford

Charlie My Boy

11st 8lb

J: James Davies

T: J R Jenkins

3-19 over hurdles, the latest coming at Huntingdon last May off 5lb higher; no match for Tyson (down to go in the 7.18) in his repeat bid in May on return from a break, though that was still encouraging; on a workable mark if able to build on that effort.

12/1

2nd

5

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

15:10 Huntingdon

Charlie My Boy

11st 1lb

J: James Davies

T: J R Jenkins

Won this last year off a 5lb lower mark and he was returning from 192 days off that day, so a break might well have done him good.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 4-6314 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Chase winner in September; he doesn't run much over hurdles now but he wasn't far away off his lower mark in this discipline at Worcester (2m4f, good) in August and is entitled to be on the premises.
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5th

2

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:08 Worcester

Midnight Jewel

11st 10lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Dual chase winner last year; signed off with two poor runs in the autumn but was respectable fifth of 13 over C&D (good) off his lower hurdle mark when returning last month; not out of this if that run brought him on.

12/1

5th

6

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Worcester

Midnight Jewel

11st 7lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Gained a tenth career success when scoring over fences at Fontwell in October off a 13lb higher mark, but ended the year with two pulled-up efforts; returns from a 277-day break with something to prove back over hurdles, but he's bounced back from quiet spells before.

14/1

Form: /5-45P

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Improved with each of his first three hurdle runs but easy to back before pulled up on handicap debut at Fontwell (2m5f, soft) last week; good ground could prove more suitable; new cheekpieces replace first-time tongue-tie.
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7

23rd Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Warwick

Just Four Fame

10st 13lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: David Dennis

0-10 over hurdles; went down fighting when second here (3m2f, good) last March but we haven't seen him since and this drop back in trip may not be ideal.

10/1

2nd

7

27th Mar 2025

Good

3m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:57 Warwick

Just Four Fame

10st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: David Dennis

Continues to fall in the weights but he's had a few chances now in handicaps and is not progressing.

20/1

8th

8

21st Feb 2025

Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Warwick

Just Four Fame

10st 4lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: David Dennis

prominent, lost ground before 4 out, weakened before 2 out

25/1

Form: 4-1357

Last run: 108 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Best form when winning a good-ground Ludlow handicap (2m5f) in May and he wasn't beaten far when upped to 2m7f at Worcester in July; not obviously ahead of his mark but he should still be a factor at this level.
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5th

2

11th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:25 Ludlow

Jaxonne

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Easily won a division of this last year (good) and he returned to form when second at Wincanton (2m4f, good) in March last time; key player.

5/2

5th

2

11th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:25 Ludlow

Jaxonne

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Easily won a division of this last year (good) and he returned to form when second at Wincanton (2m4f, good) in March last time; key player.

5/2

Form: P-057

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Close second in final Irish point but he hasn't found his way over hurdles in Britain and was a long way behind Harry Gulliver on handicap debut last month; now goes in cheekpieces; 6lb out of weights.
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12

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

16:14 Huntingdon

Real Rewards

10st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Kevin Frost

Close second in final Irish point but he hasn't found his way over hurdles in Britain and was a long way behind Harry Gulliver on handicap debut last month; now goes in cheekpieces; 6lb out of weights.

33/1

12

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

16:14 Huntingdon

Real Rewards

10st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Kevin Frost

Close second in final Irish point but he hasn't found his way over hurdles in Britain and was a long way behind Harry Gulliver on handicap debut last month; now goes in cheekpieces; 6lb out of weights.

33/1

7th

11

8th Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

14:00 Huntingdon

Real Rewards

10st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Kevin Frost

Went close in an Irish point in May 2022 but, following a long absence, struggled to get competitive on first two hurdle starts (December/May) and failed to show any immediate benefit for wind surgery on most recent defeat; handicap debut.

33/1

Non-runners

Gwennie May Jem

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £18.30
Straight Forecast £14.16
Tricast £50.08
Trifecta £74.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Just Chasing May

RP RATINGS:

Harry Gulliver

Telegraph:

Orchestra

Daily Mirror:

Midnight Jewel

POSTDATA:

Harry Gulliver

The Star:

Harry Gulliver

The Times:

Just Chasing May

The Sun:

Just Chasing May

Daily Record:

Just Chasing May