12.25
Good To SoftAdvertise Your Business At Huntingdon Racecourse Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4356.8
- 1m 7f 171y
- Class 4
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.40
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 9 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Won at Ascot (2m1f, soft) in December on third chase start and followed up at Sandown (1m7f, good) in January; those wins came in small fields and this is much more competitive, but this lightly raced 7yo did it convincingly both times and it remains to be seen where the ceiling of his ability lies. |
15/2 |
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3rd 5 |
31st Oct 2025 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Irish point winner who began hurdling career with wins at Huntingdon and Ludlow (both 2m, good to soft) at start of this year; did not fire when upped to Grade 2 level in March but could still have considerable potential and Ben Pauling is evidently very keen to switch him to fences. |
5/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.30
Form: 52
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 4 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 50y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Has only won a maiden but there has been promise in his handicap runs and he caught the attention of the stewards when trying this far for the first time at Kempton on Boxing Day (good; off since); he did take a fierce hold on that occasion and will need to settle better here, but still interesting on the back of a wind operation. |
11/2 |
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1 |
23rd Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Delivered on earlier promise when easily winning Doncaster maiden (2m3f, good to soft) in January and was in contention for a place before final-flight fall in valuable EBF Final on handicap debut at Sandown (2m4f, good to soft) in March; still has potential and commands respect. |
15/8 |
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5 |
8th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 173y Class 1 |
11st 11lb |
Has improved with each start; justified favouritism in Doncaster maiden (2m3f) most recently, beating a subsequent scorer without coming off the bridle; had any amount in hand and an 11lb rise may well underestimate his potential; interesting contender. |
5/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: 53
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 2 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Not at his best in competitive handicap hurdles at Sandown in March and Aintree in April, but he'd previously won well at Newbury (2m, good to soft; probably stays 2m4f); began his career in points (1-1) and has a jumps pedigree so there's a reasonable chance he'll make a chaser; respected in first-time headgear. |
3/1 |
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14th 5 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Returned to form with a bang when seeing off the reopposing Melon at Newbury (2m, good to soft) in February; has a quick turnaround as an excuse for a lesser effort in the Imperial Cup at Sandown (2m, soft) one week later, while his trainer reported to the stewards that he'll be suited by a flatter track and a quicker surface, both of which he should get today; not dismissed. |
12/1 |
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8th 7 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Returned to form with a bang when dropped back in trip and a well-backed winner at Newbury (2m, good to soft) last Saturday; now 8lb higher in a much hotter race but he's unexposed at this sort of distance and his stable is in tremendous form; has also won on soft ground; not ruled out. |
9/1 |
9/2
Form: 4/2
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 |
8th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 160y |
11st 10lb |
Made mistakes in a handicap chase on his last start in Britain; others are more appealing. |
20/1 |
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2 |
6th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
took keen hold, prominent, bad mistake 8th, mistake and reminders 9th |
2/1 |
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2 |
6th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
took keen hold, prominent, bad mistake 8th, mistake and reminders 9th |
2/1 |
11/4
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 1 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Has improved for patient tactics, winning at Haydock (1m7f, good) before going close in the always-strong Morebattle Hurdle at Kelso (good to soft); raised 3lb for that but this former smart Flat performer should be seen to good effect around here. |
6/1 |
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2nd 5 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Made it four wins from his eight starts over hurdles (various ground) when returning to form to score at Haydock (1m7f, good) two months ago, when ridden more patiently; 5lb higher in a better race today and needs a career-best but he's unexposed under hold-up tactics and is not written off. |
10/1 |
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4th 2 |
26th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Talented Flat performer (stayed 1m6f) who won three novice hurdles this year (2m4f/2m, various ground) before finishing fourth of 14 in novice handicap final at Sandown (2m, good) in April; could have more to offer now back up in trip and trainer has won the last three runnings. |
5/2 |
25/1
Form: 5
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 13 (9) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Won twice over about 1m4f (AW/good to firm) last spring and he's thrown in judged on that form; twice close up on AW in January and a respectable third at Bath (2m) in April, before Ascot 2m race last week proved too tough; there's a rethink on trip today and cheekpieces (last used in June 2024) return. |
20/1 |
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7th 10 (6) |
8th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 209y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Three wins on turf (good/good to firm) at up to 11.5f; also went fairly close at this trip on AW in January; respectable third at Bath (2m1f, good to firm; Lusaka second) on return from two-month break last time; might build on that. |
8/1 |
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3rd 2 (3) |
17th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 2m 1f 24y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Triple turf winner who finished well to go close off this mark at Kempton (2m, AW) in January; flopped with a heavy defeat at Newcastle the following month but that was a Class 3 and has claims if he can bounce back after a short break; has form on good to firm and good to soft. |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 375
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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7th 10 |
2nd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
The first and latest of his three attempts over hurdles showed some ability, when staying on without threatening in 2m races, but others in this have shown more; hooded first time. |
12/1 |
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7th 10 |
2nd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
The first and latest of his three attempts over hurdles showed some ability, when staying on without threatening in 2m races, but others in this have shown more; hooded first time. |
12/1 |
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5th 11 |
20th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
in rear |
14/1 |
100/1
Form: 38
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Made a winning handicap/chasing debut at Kelso in November (2m1f, soft) and was then second of four on good ground; it was heavy when he pulled up and then, with a hood replaced by cheekpieces, he got back on track with another second over hurdles at this track; should be involved. |
100/30 |
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2nd 1 |
2nd Mar 2026 Heavy 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Low-mileage 6yo who has raced over fences since switched to handicap level, winning the first attempt but let down by his jumping latest; possibilities back over hurdles, provided he takes well to new headgear. |
5/2 |
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1 |
12th Feb 2026 Heavy 1m 7f 201y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Unexposed 6yo who won on his chase debut at Kelso (2m1f, soft) in November and he ran into a major improver when runner-up at Catterick (1m7f, good) the following month; should have more to offer in this sphere and he's respected back on testing ground. |
2/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 8 (2) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 135y Class 3 |
8st 4lb |
The winner of three of his last six starts (1m, heavy and AW) and ran another solid race when close fourth of ten here (AW) in March; also acts on good ground but this is hotter than the races he usually contests. |
16/1 |
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4th 9 (3) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
The winner of three of his last five starts and ran another solid race when third of ten off this mark over C&D five weeks ago; should remain competitive. |
7/1 |
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3rd 9 (5) |
12th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Winner of three of his last four starts, the latest over C&D; up 3lb in a better race but still worthy of consideration. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 8-645
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Still a maiden but this second run since surgery, and only third chase/stable start, may be the time to catch him; first-time headgear is another angle. |
9/2 |
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7th 1 |
11th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
took keen hold, midfield |
5/2 |
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7th 1 |
11th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Has shown promise over hurdles; steps up in trip on handicap debut and may well show improvement. |
5/2 |
7/1
Form: 8/2-
Last run: 413 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2 |
17th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
took keen hold, towards rear |
5/1 |
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8th 8 |
4th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Thrice-raced mare who looks far from solid, with her second-place finish at Market Rasen in November 2023 flanked by heavy defeats; return to the best form would give her frame possibilities. |
16/1 |
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8th 8 |
4th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Thrice-raced mare who looks far from solid, with her second-place finish at Market Rasen in November 2023 flanked by heavy defeats; return to the best form would give her frame possibilities. |
16/1 |
40/1
Form: 8
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3 |
3rd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
With a good stable but struggled on bumper debut in December and was always behind when 150-1 for subsequent hurdle debut; cheekpieces added. |
16/1 |
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3 |
3rd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
in touch with leaders, jumped badly right 1st, not fluent 4th, weakened after 3 out, pulled up 2 out |
16/1 |
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12th 5 |
2nd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
in rear, not fluent 2nd, not fluent 4th |
40/1 |
100/1
Form: 7
Last run: 169 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 4 |
20th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Had more in hand than the winning margin suggests when springing 40-1 shock from 5lb out of the handicap at Leicester (2m4f, heavy) last Thursday; she's back up in trip today but she won two 3m points in 2023-24; under a penalty she's effectively only 2lb higher than last week; major player. |
6/4 |
20/1
Form: 4-3554
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 6 |
5th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Still unexposed after only five hurdling starts but was well beaten in her first two handicaps, the latter over C&D (good) 16 days ago. |
8/1 |
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5th 6 |
5th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Still unexposed after only five hurdling starts but was well beaten in her first two handicaps, the latter over C&D (good) 16 days ago. |
8/1 |
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6th 5 |
20th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Her first encounter with heavy ground when tailed off on handicap debut (3m; 17-2); may fare better under drier conditions and her qualifying runs weren't devoid of promise. |
10/1 |
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| Exacta | £9.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £10.12 |
| Trifecta | £66.60 |
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