January 02 / 13.25 Huntingdon

13.25

Good To Soft

Visit Huntingdon Racecourse For Your Conference Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £5990.6
  • 2m 3f 189y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Visit Huntingdon Racecourse For Your Conference Handicap Chase

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 42-P15 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Chasing on last three starts, winning narrowly at Warwick (2m4f, good to soft) on second occasion; good fifth there on latest outing despite making notable mistakes; respected.
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4th

2

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

16:10 Hereford

Heard That

11st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Three-time chase winner (at up to 3m) who was runner-up over hurdles at Southwell (2m4f, good) in March but he's inconsistent and made it 0-10 over hurdles when tailed off at Perth (2m4f, good) last month; needs to bounce back; non-runner when due to wear these blinkers for the first time 5:47 Southwell Monday.

5/1

7th

7

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:40 Perth

Heard That

11st 7lb

J: Aidan Weaver

T: Olly Murphy

Won off 7lb higher over fences here (3m, good to soft) last April; 0-9 over hurdles but runner-up in this discipline at Southwell (2m4f, good) last month; one of two for trainer with a good record in the race; chance.

13/2

33/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: /14-65

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 7yo who won a 3m maiden hurdle at Cork in July 2023; three starts for this yard with a long absence before soundly beaten in two handicaps this winter, the latest his chase debut.
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4

24th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

17:12 Uttoxeter

Kayce Dutton

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Both wins over fences have been at Market Rasen (2m5f/3m); struggles with his consistency but if on a going day in first-time blinkers then he's not handicapped out of it.

8/1

2nd

1

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:00 Southwell

Kayce Dutton

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Two Market Rasen chase wins since last May but pulled up there in February and well-held fifth of six over 3m here since, taking his Southwell record to 0-7.

13/2

Form: 2P-PPP D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won off 4lb higher at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) in December 2023 but pulled up in five of his six starts since, including all three this term; had wind surgery before latest start; tried cheekpieces once and now it's blinkers.
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8

23rd Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 110y

Class 2

15:20 Carlisle

Harjo

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Charlie Longsdon

prominent on outer

12/1

4

3rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 91y

Class 4

16:30 Newcastle

Harjo

11st 11lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Turbulent career and was deep in the doldrums for much of 2024 but he popped up at 25-1 at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) when nearly half the fences were omitted; back up 3lb but still well treated if the mood takes; yard 5-10 here in the last five seasons.

5/1

7

24th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 214y

Class 4

15:13 Doncaster

Harjo

11st 8lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Charlie Longsdon

Pulled up on five of his six starts in 2024; showed some zest when ridden very positively in first-time blinkers (retained) at Huntingdon (2m4f, good to soft) this month but was well held in the end and remains a risky option.

20/1

Form: 225333

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 10lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
3-17 over fences under rules (6-11 in points); 0-7 in handicap chases for new stable but he is edging down the weights and most of that form gives him a big shout.
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5th

3

2nd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 62y

Class 5

16:35 Cheltenham

Envious Editor

12st 1lb

J: Mr Henry Crow

T: Mrs Rhiannon Lodge

prominent, pressed leaders briefly 2nd, weakened after 2 out

14/1

5th

3

2nd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 62y

Class 5

16:35 Cheltenham

Envious Editor

12st 1lb

J: Mr Henry Crow

T: Mrs Rhiannon Lodge

Placed in the 2022 and 2023 renewals of this race and ran well on occasions in handicaps last year for Gary Hanmer; has changed trainers again but clearly won't be fazed by the demands of this assignment.

14/1

4th

2

2nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 4

13:25 Huntingdon

Envious Editor

11st 10lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

3-17 over fences under rules (6-11 in points); 0-7 in handicap chases for new stable but he is edging down the weights and most of that form gives him a big shout.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 520-24 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won off 6lb higher at Ludlow (2m4f, good to soft) on British debut two years ago; 0-8 since but twice runner-up (2m) last spring and he'd be a big player if reverting to that form.
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8

9th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 4

16:08 Exeter

Fire Dancer

11st 9lb

J: Miss Lucy Turner

T: Venetia Williams

Just 1-14 over fences and needs to run better than on his two starts this winter, but he twice finished runner-up off higher marks last spring and perhaps the first-time cheekpieces will give him a boost; not discounted.

8/1

8

9th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 4

16:08 Exeter

Fire Dancer

11st 9lb

J: Miss Lucy Turner

T: Venetia Williams

Just 1-14 over fences and needs to run better than on his two starts this winter, but he twice finished runner-up off higher marks last spring and perhaps the first-time cheekpieces will give him a boost; not discounted.

8/1

5th

3

2nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 4

13:25 Huntingdon

Fire Dancer

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

in rear

4/1

Form: 86-284 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
The first of his two chase wins (from 19 attempts) was over C&D in 2022 and he was runner-up back here on reappearance this term; ran respectably at Southwell last time and should figure prominently in this field.
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6th

10

2nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 4

13:25 Huntingdon

Maninsane

11st 2lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

The first of his two chase wins (from 19 attempts) was over C&D in 2022 and he was runner-up back here on reappearance this term; ran respectably at Southwell last time and should figure prominently in this field.

6/1

6th

10

2nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 4

13:25 Huntingdon

Maninsane

11st 2lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

towards rear

6/1

4th

10

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:05 Southwell

Maninsane

11st 8lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Bit of a mixed bag since winning off 11lb higher here (2m, good to soft) in March last year, his second of eight at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) on his return last month (has a good record fresh) surrounded by lesser efforts; others are more convincing.

16/1

Form: /P/21-

Last run: 585 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Big majority of his action has been in points, placed three times last May/June when last seen; needs a close look on this first run for Nigel Twiston-Davies, even though his two good runs (second and first) in hunter chases in May 2023 were over 3m2f.
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3

13th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:17 Stratford

Slievegar

11st 10lb

J: Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Five-time point winner and won a hunter chase just over two years ago; kept on well for a close third over 2m5f at Newton Abbot last time and this is probably more his trip.

2/1

4

24th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

19:57 Newton Abbot

Slievegar

11st 5lb

J: Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Pulled up on consecutive outings at start of this year but looked in much better nick when second at Warwick (3m1f, good) last month; should benefit from today's drop back in trip; must be considered.

4/1

Form: -564PP CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
5-17 over fences but his latest win was May 2023 and last year went badly; often wears hood or cheekpieces and now tries a visor.
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5th

4

14th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

14:54 Fakenham

Gloire Dathon

11st 11lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah Humphrey

led, clear after 3rd, reduced lead after 6th

33/1

7th

6

10th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 114y

Class 4

17:00 Plumpton

Gloire Dathon

11st 6lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah Humphrey

Bumper/hurdle/chase winner; didn't run up to his best over fences last year (pulled up last two starts); better ground will suit and well handicapped, but plenty to prove.

20/1

7

2nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 4

13:25 Huntingdon

Gloire Dathon

11st 4lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Sarah Humphrey

5-17 over fences but his latest win was May 2023 and last year went badly; often wears hood or cheekpieces and now tries a visor.

20/1

Non-runners

Abingworth, Gloire dAthon, Pearly Island

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £19.90
Straight Forecast £17.70
Tricast £135.81
Trifecta £104.50

Selections

The Guardian:

Maninsane

RP RATINGS:

Abingworth

POSTDATA:

Pearly Island

SPOTLIGHT:

Fire Dancer

Daily Record:

Heard That

TOPSPEED:

Gloire d'Athon

D Express:

Slievegar

The Star:

Envious Editor

The Times:

Abingworth

Telegraph:

Pearly Island

Daily Mail:

Maninsane

Daily Mirror:

Maninsane

The Sun:

Fire Dancer