February 06 / 16.40 Huntingdon

16.40

Good To Soft

Purchase Hospitality At Huntingdon In 2025 Open NH Flat Race (Cat 1 Elimination) (GBB) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £2178.4
  • 1m 7f 171y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Purchase Hospitality At Huntingdon In 2025 Open NH Flat Race (Cat 1 Elimination) (GBB) (Div II)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
90,000euros 3yo; half-brother to point winner Qualimita, out of unraced half-sister to smart bumper/2m hurdle winner Colonel Mustard; major stable; heed the market signals.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

16

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:55 Kelso

Quaviste

10st 4lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Bumper winner who was runner-up in a novice hurdle at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) in December and not beaten far when fifth of eight on handicap debut at Kempton (2m, good) last month, when the speedy track didn't appear to play to his strengths; in top hands and could take a step forward today.

11/2

6

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

14:17 Stratford

Quaviste

11st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

90,000euros 3yo; justified favouritism in Huntingdon bumper (good to soft) on debut in February; found things tough in Grade 2 at Aintree in April but he's had wind surgery since and he could have a good future as a hurdler.

2/1

6

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

14:17 Stratford

Quaviste

11st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

90,000euros 3yo; justified favouritism in Huntingdon bumper (good to soft) on debut in February; found things tough in Grade 2 at Aintree in April but he's had wind surgery since and he could have a good future as a hurdler.

2/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 3

Last run: 91 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Disputing second when final-fence faller in Irish point and there was also some promise in his third-place finish at Newbury for new stable; still open to improvement.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

14

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Wandering Ego

11st 3lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

Second 2m novice hurdle success when comfortably seeing off 11 rivals at Huntingdon 23 days ago; third in a 2m Kempton race (again on good) which has worked out well in his sole handicap; respected for a stable which has had a few run well in this in recent years.

9/1

1st

2

18th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:45 Huntingdon

Wandering Ego

11st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Won at Stratford (2m, good to soft) in October on second hurdle start and, unlike Dream Diamond, has kept his form in his three starts since, including on good ground; leading form claims.

8/11

2nd

1

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

14:12 Taunton

Wandering Ego

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Won at Stratford (2m, good to soft) in October on second hurdle start; similar form in defeat since in warm novice hurdle at Kempton (2m, good) and handicap at Kempton (2m, good); up in trip on different ground but showed promise in a 3m point on heavy; leading form claims under a 7lb penalty.

8/15

6/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to bumper and 2m/2m1f hurdle winner Summer Storm; dam 2m hurdle winner, half-sister to two notable bumper/jumps scorers; in good hands; respected debutant.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:40 Kempton

Fine Shot

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Home-bred who shaped nicely when third of 11 at Huntingdon (good to soft; 12-1) over a year ago, rallying after being outpaced; that form has worked out quite well; should do better if ready to roll after an absence.

14/1

3rd

4

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

16:40 Huntingdon

Fine Shot

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

midfield, towards rear 5f out

6/1

3rd

4

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

16:40 Huntingdon

Fine Shot

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

midfield, towards rear 5f out

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
19,000euros foal; half-brother to five winners, notably Drop The Anchor (2m Flat, RPR 96; bumper/useful 2m hurdle); the stable second string on jockey arrangements.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

4

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

17:08 Stratford

Caliach Point

11st 12lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

Lightly raced 6yo who has failed to build on a promising Doncaster second in November, making some mistakes when fourth of 13 on his handicap debut at Newbury (2m4f) 29 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now.

7/1

4th

5

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 4

14:00 Newbury

Caliach Point

11st 13lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

Belied 40-1 odds when second in Doncaster novice (2m, soft) in November but was no threat to the easy winner there and tailed off next time; back up in trip for handicap debut; opening mark demands improvement.

16/1

5

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 218y

Class 3

13:02 Carlisle

Caliach Point

11st 0lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Others in here achieved more in bumpers but this well-bred 5yo should make a better hurdler and a tongue-tie is added for his first attempt; the market could be instructive.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 43

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner who has made the frame in both attempts under rules, better form when claimer-ridden third over C&D latest; Tom Bellamy is back on board; the form choice.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

17th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

16:43 Ayr

Draco Malfoy

11st 12lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Soundly beaten in mid-division on last month's handicap debut in the EBF Final at Sandown (2m4f, soft); however, that was a hot contest and this two-time novice hurdle winner (2m4f/2m5f, soft) retains potential, with the step up in trip a possible plus.

10/1

8th

7

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 178y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Draco Malfoy

11st 8lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Good second to Get On George at Doncaster (2m3f, good) before landing the odds in a small field at Hereford (2m5f, soft) in January; probably needs a bit more on today's handicap debut.

14/1

1st

1

26th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 5f 163y

Class 4

14:00 Hereford

Draco Malfoy

11st 12lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Irish point winner; lacked the gears to win a bumper last term but made a perfect start to this discipline when successful at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) last month; no disgrace in finishing second of six finishers to a progressive type at Doncaster (2m3f, good) subsequently and should run well.

6/5

Form: 93

Last run: 75 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts in junior contests, better effort when modest third over C&D latest; needs to show further progress on first attempt against his elders.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

19:30 Aintree

Uhtred Ragnarson

11st 11lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Low-mileage 5yo who returned from layoff with clear win at Warwick (2m, good) in November; absent since last-flight fall at Newbury in January but has possibilities if fully tuned up after latest break.

10/1

10

14th Jan 2026

Good

2m 0f 69y

Class 4

15:50 Newbury

Uhtred Ragnarson

11st 1lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Alan King

Won at Warwick (2m, good) in November on second handicap start, following a break; 2l third of six at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) since; further improvement is possible from this 5yo but it's necessary today.

9/1

7

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:32 Warwick

Uhtred Ragnarson

11st 10lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Probably only third best on merit when close second to Mad Maxios in four-runner junior hurdle at Chepstow (2m, good) in April and was remote when last of three in C&D handicap the following month; back from a break.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in both completed attempts in Irish points; not a bumper sort judged on pedigree and new yard has a modest strike-rate in this type of race.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

16th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:38 Uttoxeter

Slade Shore

11st 1lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Showed only minor promise in three maiden hurdles this spring but drew clear on run-in to make winning chase/handicap debut at Worcester (2m4f, good to soft) last month; moves up from Class 5 here but could easily have more to offer.

7/2

1st

1

12th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Worcester

Slade Shore

12st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Showed only minor promise in three maiden hurdles (2m-2m3f) this spring and does not look obviously well treated for this chase/handicap debut but last year's Irish point second bodes well for his prospects over fences.

7/1

Form: 7

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only a modest seventh in junior event at Hereford but seemed to need the run; out of half-sister to four winners (one bumper, rest Flat) for his connections and may improve.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

9th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

19:07 Warwick

Urban Isle

10st 6lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Hughie Morrison

0-7 under rules and a beaten co-favourite on his handicap debut when sixth of 12 finishers at Exeter (2m5f, good) last month; first-time cheekpieces now on and still lightly raced so cannot dismiss.

7/1

6th

4

7th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 137y

Class 5

14:10 Exeter

Urban Isle

11st 7lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Hughie Morrison

Only minor promise in bumpers and beaten a long way in all three runs over hurdles, albeit two of those races were won by the first two home in the Supreme at Cheltenham; entitled to be far more competitive in this company on handicap debut.

4/1

7th

9

14th Jan 2026

Good

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

12:35 Newbury

Urban Isle

11st 2lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Hughie Morrison

Placed in final bumper attempt; modest record otherwise and two hurdles efforts (80-1 both times) suggest handicaps will be his ideal scene.

100/1

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 97 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat-bred gelding who showed promise with his second-place finish at Uttoxeter; the form hasn't worked out particularly well but he started favourite and may progress.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

31st Mar 2025

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

17:15 Wincanton

Nathans Run

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Wasn't helped by being involved in some scrimmaging at Huntingdon (had wind surgery since) and may yet confirm the promise of his second-place finish at Uttoxeter (good); tongue-tie applied.

9/2

1st

4

31st Mar 2025

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

17:15 Wincanton

Nathans Run

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Wasn't helped by being involved in some scrimmaging at Huntingdon (had wind surgery since) and may yet confirm the promise of his second-place finish at Uttoxeter (good); tongue-tie applied.

9/2

9th

6

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

16:40 Huntingdon

Nathans Run

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

in rear

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-4 in Irish points, best form when placed on two occasions; new yard is 2-19 in bumpers; pedigree is a mixture of Flat and jumps winners; market may offer further guidance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

17th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:05 Southwell

Champagne Fortune

11st 7lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: James Owen

in touch with leaders

10/1

10th

2

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

16:40 Huntingdon

Champagne Fortune

11st 4lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: James Owen

prominent

14/1

10th

2

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

16:40 Huntingdon

Champagne Fortune

11st 4lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: James Owen

prominent

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000euros 3yo; dam 2m4f/2m7f cross-country chase winner; represents last year's winning yard and he is the stable first string on jockey arrangements; one for the shortlist.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

25th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:33 Worcester

Keepmeoutofthis

11st 4lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

With a good stable but did not show a great deal in his two bumpers and needs significant improvement on this hurdling debut.

7/1

1

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

17:10 Market Rasen

Keepmeoutofthis

11st 2lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Travelled well to a point at Huntingdon in February but trailed in last (good to soft; 9-1); cost 50,000euros as a 3yo and now goes in a tongue-tie; could easily show more here.

10/1

1

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

17:10 Market Rasen

Keepmeoutofthis

11st 2lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Travelled well to a point at Huntingdon in February but trailed in last (good to soft; 9-1); cost 50,000euros as a 3yo and now goes in a tongue-tie; could easily show more here.

10/1

Non-runners

Sage Green

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £27.70
Straight Forecast £28.37
Trifecta £270.20

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Nathan's Run

SPOTLIGHT:

Fine Shot

RP RATINGS:

Draco Malfoy

Daily Mirror:

Quaviste

LAMBOURN:

Fine Shot

Daily Mail:

Fine Shot

The Times:

Nathan's Run

Telegraph:

Nathan's Run

The Guardian:

Nathan's Run

D Express:

Nathan's Run

The Sun:

Nathan's Run

Daily Record:

Nathan's Run

POSTDATA:

Draco Malfoy

The Star:

Draco Malfoy