February 20 / 13.45 Huntingdon

13.45

Good To Soft

Advertise Your Business At Huntingdon Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4084.5
  • 1m 7f 171y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Advertise Your Business At Huntingdon Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

Form: 8

Last run: 187 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Jumped to his right when remote at Market Rasen (good; 20-1) last August on his only start over hurdles; AW Flat career has had a spectacular turnaround this winter for new yard, however, winning four times over 1m6f before twice close up (fair form); usually wears cheekpieces and now tries a hood.
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10th

3

(12)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 143y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Carlton

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

All eight Flat wins have been on the AW, though he's won twice over hurdles at up to 2m4f; very capable at the right level but this isn't it; faces a mammoth task on all the figures.

80/1

4th

9

(1)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Carlton

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: James Owen

Highly fruitful in his two and a half years with this yard, including two wins (Flat/hurdles) this February/March; needs to bounce back from a rare flop but the chief concern is his 0-15 record on Flat turf.

18/1

5th

4

(4)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 4

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Carlton

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Thriving at present and he followed up 1m6f Chelmsford success in February with an emphatic victory over hurdles at Huntingdon last month; big shout once more.

9/4

Form: 66

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Disappointing favourite in two points; beaten just over 30l in maiden hurdles when 50-1 at Huntingdon and 150-1 at Kempton, so best watched for now.
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3

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:22 Worcester

George Darling

11st 12lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Scored over hurdles on his handicap debut in March; this lightly raced 5yo steps up in trip for this first chasing start and it would be no surprise if he shows improvement in this sphere.

3/1

2nd

4

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

17:12 Carlisle

George Darling

11st 5lb

J: Mr Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

in rear, good headway on outer before 2 out, ridden after last, went second final strides

7/2

2nd

4

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

17:12 Carlisle

George Darling

11st 5lb

J: Mr Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

in rear, good headway on outer before 2 out, ridden after last, went second final strides

7/2

Form: 52

Last run: 71 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran in one bumper; 7-2, improved when second of ten in novice hurdle at Hereford (2m4f, good to soft) in December; firmly in each-way calculations.
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6th

1

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

17:15 Ayr

Guchen

12st 2lb

J: Aamilah Aswat

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Ridden by Aamilah Aswat in his last five races; he's won the last two, though a 19l margin of victory at Newbury last time (2m4f, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) provided the handicapper with the ammunition to hit him with a 10lb hike; he still rates a likely contender as a 6yo firmly on the up.

100/30

1st

1

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 4

14:00 Newbury

Guchen

12st 2lb

J: Aamilah Aswat

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Scored under Aamilah Aswat at Kempton (2m5f, good to soft) this month, drawing clear of the others with a progressive rival; 6lb higher here but, after only eight hurdle runs, further progress is possible; tongue-tie added.

4/1

1st

6

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Kempton

Guchen

11st 10lb

J: Aamilah Aswat

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Not yet off the mark but the step up to 3m didn't work for him last month and he was rarely far away over similar trips to today's in 2025 (on soft and good ground); probably needs some weight off his back though.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; dam pulled up in French 2m/2m1f hurdle races, half-sister to a French 2m2f Listed hurdle winner, out of half-sister to Grand Steeplechase de Paris winner Otage Du Perche; on debut, perhaps best watched.
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3

27th Mar 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:05 Southwell

Kaboul Manhattan

11st 5lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

took keen hold, prominent, outpaced and lost position after 4th, struggling 4 out, pulled up before 2 out

100/1

4

20th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

13:45 Huntingdon

Kaboul Manhattan

11st 7lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

Fifth foal; dam pulled up in French 2m/2m1f hurdle races, half-sister to a French 2m2f Listed hurdle winner, out of half-sister to Grand Steeplechase de Paris winner Otage Du Perche; on debut, perhaps best watched.

40/1

Form: 4-85

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to Telhimlisten who has been pretty useful for this yard; market check advised but he's been well beaten in his bumper and two maiden hurdles.
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2nd

1

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:00 Perth

Maggies Boy

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Won chase debut at Sedgefield (2m5f, good; from 2lb lower) in April but has posted form figures of PUP since; it's difficult to know what to expect, but he does revert to hurdles at an appropriate level and has run well here (second and third) in the past.

16/1

1

2nd Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:00 Southwell

Maggies Boy

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Made a winning start over fences at Sedgefield (2m5f, good) in April but has failed to complete twice since; needs to get back on track.

11/2

1

24th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:47 Kelso

Maggies Boy

12st 0lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Made a winning start over fences at Sedgefield (2m5f) in April but soon struggling when pulled up in 2m4f handicap chase at Hexham 22 days ago; needs to get back on track.

9/1

Form: 2-142 D

Last run: 85 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal from a useful hurdler; showed significant ability in three bumpers, including a win at Market Rasen; no match for a red-hot favourite in novice hurdle at Hereford (2m, good to soft) in November but beat the other four and has each-way claims in this bigger field as well.
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4th

1

(6)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Not So Sobers

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Won over hurdles at Hereford in May and followed up on the Flat over this C&D (good to firm); it's disconcerting he was pulled up on his chase debut at Stratford three weeks ago but he may well bounce back and play a leading role reverting to this code.

10/11

4

16th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 4

15:15 Stratford

Not So Sobers

11st 4lb

J: David Bass

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Made all over hurdles at Hereford (2m, good) last month and followed up on the Flat 17 days ago; not bred for fences but evidently in good nick; no surprise if he makes a bold bid on chasing debut.

9/2

1st

3

(5)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:35 Catterick

Not So Sobers

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Hurdle/bumper winner (won 2m novice handicap hurdle on latest outing), but perhaps not as effective on the Flat, although was beaten only 1.75l when third of seven off a 2lb higher mark at Chelmsford in February (1m6f); a possible.

7/2

Form: 6P0

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in his only bumper but finished sixth of seven that day and has accomplished little in his two maiden hurdles.
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7th

1

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:30 Uttoxeter

Rocks Up Late

12st 0lb

J: Mr Samuel Scott

T: Ben Pauling

All three defeats over hurdles have been in maidens; has since gone 5-9 over fences, last time making all at Stratford (2m1f, good to firm) after wind surgery; off the same mark for his handicap debut as a hurdler.

9/4

1st

5

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 213y

Class 4

19:50 Stratford

Rocks Up Late

11st 2lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Won four times over fences last spring/summer but was beaten 25l at Lingfield (2m, good) when last seen in November; has had wind surgery since and is only 1lb higher than for his last success; must hold claims from good yard if ready to roll.

3/1

7th

6

18th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Lingfield

Rocks Up Late

11st 8lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Mark took a hit for winning four of his first five races over fences (all handicaps) and was beaten 13l and 21l in his last two with cheekpieces fitted; those aids are now removed and he's only 2lb higher than for his last win, so hard to dismiss.

7/1

Form: 46

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth of ten over C&D (soft) and sixth of 11 at Newbury (good to soft) both rank highly in this context, particularly the former, and he should play a major role this time.
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8th

7

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

15:43 Ayr

Wotter Trotter

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

He needs to produce more than he's managed on his first three chase starts but this lightly raced 6yo is in top hands and could take a sizeable step forward at some point.

6/1

7th

7

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

13:30 Worcester

Wotter Trotter

11st 7lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Showed a nice bit of promise in three non-handicap hurdles and connections evidently keen to get him over fences for this handicap debut; could be interesting.

100/30

9

20th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

13:45 Huntingdon

Wotter Trotter

11st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Fourth of ten over C&D (soft) and sixth of 11 at Newbury (good to soft) both rank highly in this context, particularly the former, and he should play a major role this time.

2/1

Form: 57

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in a bumper at Carlisle and maiden hurdle at Southwell.
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1st

12

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:48 Uttoxeter

Lady Fortune

10st 7lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Barry Brennan

Left behind previous efforts when winning at Market Rasen (2m6f, good; hooded) in May after wind surgery, her fourth handicap start, but never figured over 3m there the following month; bought for £3,000 since and, despite the drop in trip not being an obvious plus, she can have a say.

7/1

4th

10

19th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

14:05 Market Rasen

Lady Fortune

10st 3lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Either or both of the wind surgery and headgear tweak inspired her to dig in for a head victory here latest (2m6f, good; Time Was pulled up); need to hope that improvement can translate to longer trips also, but clearly far enough down the weights to make hay if a corner has been turned.

15/2

1st

8

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

19:00 Market Rasen

Lady Fortune

10st 2lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Unplaced all six hurdle runs, most recently when pulled up in soft-ground handicap on stable debut in January; combination of wind surgery, first-time hood and return to good ground could plausibly prompt a better performance here, though; worth a glance in the betting.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful form in 16-race Flat career in France, with a 0-11 record on turf but 3-5 there on AW (all three wins at 9.5f); changed hands for 30,000euros in November and finished behind in Class 2 handicap at Lingfield (1m2f, AW; 14-1) last month, which was not a barnstorming British Flat debut but she's with a top jumps yard and still needs a close look.
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8th

3

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 94y

16:50 Punchestown

Timetoshine

11st 7lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

raced in third, not fluent 3 out, weakened from 2 out

14/1

8th

3

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 94y

16:50 Punchestown

Timetoshine

11st 7lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

raced in third, not fluent 3 out, weakened from 2 out

14/1

1st

1

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

13:10 Chepstow

Timetoshine

11st 12lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Nicky Henderson

made all, went clear after 2 out, easily

1/16

Form: 58

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to two French jumps winners; 12l fifth of six in Ffos Las bumper (heavy) in December but raced freely in maiden hurdle at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) and went down by 40l; now hooded; no form claims yet.
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6

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

16:50 Fontwell

Slemish

10st 11lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Laura Horsfall

Disappointed when favourite at Hexham three weeks ago but was clear second to another handicap debutant here (2m3f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) in August and has good claims if judged on that performance.

5/1

5th

8

3rd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

14:45 Hexham

Slemish

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Laura Horsfall

Soundly beaten in all three qualifying races last season but displayed significant improvement when clear second to another handicap debutant at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) in August; good chance.

13/8

2nd

13

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

17:48 Fontwell

Slemish

10st 5lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Laura Horsfall

Makes handicap debut from a lowly mark but showed no significant promise in his three qualifying races in February/March (2m-2m4f); sports first-time cheekpieces; improvement required.

25/1

Form: P3

Last run: 74 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Yet to beat a rival after two Flat contests and two hurdle races; latest was a three-runner race over C&D.
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6

12th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:30 Southwell

You And Whose Army

10st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: J R Jenkins

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, outpaced and dropped to rear 4th

25/1

6

12th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:30 Southwell

You And Whose Army

10st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: J R Jenkins

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, outpaced and dropped to rear 4th

25/1

5th

5

6th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

15:45 Fakenham

You And Whose Army

10st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: J R Jenkins

Has very weak claims on Flat and hurdles form; apparent best effort doesn't look reliable; 6lb out of the weights on handicap debut; the least appealing contender.

20/1

Non-runners

Sleeping Late

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Wotter Trotter

LAMBOURN:

Timetoshine

Daily Mail:

Guchen

The Star:

Not So Sobers

POSTDATA:

Carlton

RP RATINGS:

Wotter Trotter

The Times:

Wotter Trotter

The Guardian:

Wotter Trotter

The Sun:

Wotter Trotter

D Express:

Guchen

Daily Record:

Not So Sobers

Telegraph:

Timetoshine

Daily Mirror:

Timetoshine