December 08 / 15.00 Huntingdon

15.00

Good To Soft

trustatrader.com Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £7393.4
  • 2m 7f 129y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 1847P-

Last run: 273 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Has inconsistent form but this seasonal/chase debut may be the time to catch him; gained sole hurdles win on reappearance last term; had wind surgery (his second) since last run.
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1st

5

8th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

15:00 Huntingdon

Theyseekhimthere

11st 10lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Warren Greatrex

Has inconsistent form but this seasonal/chase debut may be the time to catch him; gained sole hurdles win on reappearance last term; had wind surgery (his second) since last run.

14/1

1st

5

8th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

15:00 Huntingdon

Theyseekhimthere

11st 10lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Warren Greatrex

Has inconsistent form but this seasonal/chase debut may be the time to catch him; gained sole hurdles win on reappearance last term; had wind surgery (his second) since last run.

14/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 22F4-4

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Well behind race-fit Safe Destination at Fontwell on debut for new yard, taking chase record to 0-5, but may fare better with that reappearance effort under his belt and blinkers now added; recorded sole hurdles win off this mark; attractively handicapped.
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4th

4

11th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

14:25 Plumpton

Proper Twelve

11st 11lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Anthony Honeyball

disputed lead, led clearly before 3 out, headed on turn after 3 out, weakening when lost position last

11/2

4th

4

11th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

14:25 Plumpton

Proper Twelve

11st 11lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Anthony Honeyball

disputed lead, led clearly before 3 out, headed on turn after 3 out

11/2

2nd

5

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

20:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Proper Twelve

11st 11lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Anthony Honeyball

Ex-Chris Gordon; two fair runs over fences on first two starts for this yard and sound third at Fontwell (2m5f, good) in first-time cheekpieces when reverting to hurdles last time; a possible.

5/1

Form: 2443P- BF

Last run: 226 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Point/bumper/hurdle winner who is 0-11 over rules fences; however, looks well treated on peak form; sold out of Charlie Longsdon's stable for £13,000 since last run.
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2nd

4

21st Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 152y

Class 4

16:19 Plumpton

Lyrical Genius

11st 2lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Sarah Humphrey

led, not fluent 7th, cajoled along from 11th, increased tempo before 14th, faced challenge when hit 4 out, headed approaching last, weakened gradually run-in

9/2

2nd

4

21st Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 152y

Class 4

16:19 Plumpton

Lyrical Genius

11st 2lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Sarah Humphrey

led, not fluent 7th, cajoled along from 11th, increased tempo before 14th, faced challenge when hit 4 out, headed approaching last, weakened gradually run-in

9/2

Form: 441-52 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Acts on any ground; not disgraced in two starts since switched to chasing, latest at Exeter (3m) behind a subsequent scorer; registered both hurdles wins at Huntingdon (2m3f/3m1f) and looks interesting back here, assuming he takes well to first-time headgear.
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9th

3

27th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

19:38 Cartmel

Jack Sprat

11st 13lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: James Moffatt

Capable on his day for Jamie Snowden, winning three times; didn't sign off for that yard in bad form and he joined this one for £12,000; could go well.

33/1

4th

5

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

18:40 Exeter

Jack Sprat

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Course scorer who went freely when a below-par seventh of ten in 3m Wincanton handicap 25 days ago; drops back in trip now.

9/1

7th

8

23rd Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 150y

Class 4

14:45 Wincanton

Jack Sprat

11st 9lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: Jamie Snowden

Three-time hurdle winner who seemed to have been refreshed by a 12-week break when a very respectable fourth over C&D (good to soft) in refitted cheekpieces this month; in the mix if in similar form.

10/1

Form: 214-67 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner who is normally consistent but his form has dipped sharply in two runs this season (bled from nose latest); has lost his air of solidity and needs to revive.
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3rd

9

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:50 Wetherby

Mixedwave

11st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

Takes on possible improvers in this field; otherwise a solid candidate who has five chase wins on his CV, the most recent off current mark in this race 12 months ago; last two efforts show he's back in form; respected.

5/1

3rd

2

11th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

16:55 Huntingdon

Mixedwave

11st 9lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: Pam Sly

Scored for the fifth time over fences when taking a Wetherby handicap (3m, good) just under a year ago; made a solid return in November and he was back down to that last winning mark when bumping into an improver at Southwell (about 3m1f, soft) three weeks ago; contender.

9/2

2nd

3

18th Feb 2026

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

14:20 Southwell

Mixedwave

11st 9lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

Scored for the fifth time over fences when taking a Wetherby handicap (3m, good) in March; back down to that mark but his last two efforts have been uninspiring; needs a revival but that's not out of the question.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 11P/P/

Last run: 754 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 8yo; dual hurdles winner but achieved nothing on chase debut; returns from long absence and makes debut for new yard; market helpful.
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6th

2

8th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

15:00 Huntingdon

Guerlain De Vaux

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Kim Bailey

Lightly raced 8yo; dual hurdles winner but achieved nothing on chase debut; returns from long absence and makes debut for new yard; market helpful.

8/1

6th

2

8th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

15:00 Huntingdon

Guerlain De Vaux

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Kim Bailey

Lightly raced 8yo; dual hurdles winner but achieved nothing on chase debut; returns from long absence and makes debut for new yard; market helpful.

8/1

Non-runners

A Definite Getaway, Bring The Action, Micro Millions, Muskoka, Safe Destination

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Payout
Exacta £27.30
Straight Forecast £27.53
Tricast £280.12
Trifecta £184.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jack Sprat

WEST COUNTRY:

Safe Destination

The Times:

Theyseekhimthere

The Guardian:

Muskoka

TOPSPEED:

Proper Twelve

RP RATINGS:

Mixedwave

D Express:

Theyseekhimthere

POSTDATA:

Jack Sprat

LAMBOURN:

Jack Sprat

Telegraph:

Jack Sprat

Daily Record:

Jack Sprat

Daily Mirror:

Safe Destination

The Star:

Safe Destination