February 20 / 14.15 Huntingdon

14.15

Good To Soft

Huntingdon Racecourse Fixtures On Sale Now Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £4488.85
  • 2m 3f 189y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
RTV
View Course
Huntingdon Racecourse Fixtures On Sale Now Handicap Chase

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 36-623

Last run: 51 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
0-6 over hurdles; left clear but still came up short in first-time cheekpieces at Lingfield (2m3f, soft) before finishing a remote third at Warwick where a bad mid-race mistake had him on the back foot; the ability is there to threaten off this mark on chase debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

11

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:05 Down Royal

Stardhem

10st 3lb

J: Josh Younge

T: Edward F Power

Dual chase winner in UK for Ben Pauling but lost his form after; bounced back on first start for this yard when scoring over hurdles at Cork (3m); raised 4lb but the hood worn then is retained; respected

5/1

1st

10

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 45y

17:00 Cork

Stardhem

10st 10lb

J: Mr L P Barnett

T: Edward F Power

Lost form for Ben Pauling after two Huntingdon chase wins; hood goes on for stable debut; best watched for now.

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 0771U4

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Catterick winner over Christmas (1m7f, good) and beaten under 5l over that same C&D (soft) 20 days ago; seems to have found his level over fences and should be involved.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

25th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 205y

Class 5

19:15 Stratford

Pescatorius

11st 3lb

J: James Best

T: Rob Summers

Won last autumn on final two runs for Olly Murphy (3m2f/2m5f, good to firm/good to soft) and he took a step back in the right direction when third of six at Warwick (3m, good) in June when last seen; runs off his last winning mark and he might not be far away.

7/1

3rd

3

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Warwick

Pescatorius

11st 4lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Rob Summers

Left Olly Murphy for 5,500gns and pretty much tailed off in four handicap chases since.

25/1

5th

2

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

15:43 Stratford

Pescatorius

11st 9lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Rob Summers

Won twice for Olly Murphy in the autumn and subsequently sold for 5,500gns; hasn't been in the same form in three runs for his current trainer; cheekpieces worn on his last three starts are dispensed with on this step up in trip; still has time on his side but all of a sudden has a bit to prove.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: PP6514 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Went up 10lb for winning over 2m here in January and never really threatened to follow up at Market Rasen (can be inconsistent); even if back on song he might be on a tough mark; probably stays this far.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

10th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 164y

Class 5

15:00 Plumpton

JHabite En France

11st 2lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Ben Case

Off the mark with an easy win at Huntingdon in January (2m, good to soft); another good run at that track 18 days ago, making the running and jumping the last in front but tiring on the run-in, passed by Pescatorius in the final 100yds; should run well again.

3/1

3rd

4

20th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

14:15 Huntingdon

JHabite En France

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Ben Case

Went up 10lb for winning over 2m here in January and never really threatened to follow up at Market Rasen (can be inconsistent); even if back on song he might be on a tough mark; probably stays this far.

5/1

4th

6

17th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

12:50 Market Rasen

JHabite En France

11st 3lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Ben Case

midfield

3/1

13/2

Form: 15277F CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
One of two chase wins came over C&D; was in the process of a return to form when falling at Fakenham, though it was still a good way from home; can be up and down.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

9

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

15:30 Huntingdon

Kankin

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Dual winner over fences including here (2m4f, good to soft); 5lb lower than when second of six over hurdles at Stratford (2m6f, good) in May, but well held in both subsequent outings; stable also runs Catalan King.

14/1

5th

9

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

15:30 Huntingdon

Kankin

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Dual winner over fences including here (2m4f, good to soft); 5lb lower than when second of six over hurdles at Stratford (2m6f, good) in May, but well held in both subsequent outings; stable also runs Catalan King.

14/1

Form: F83953 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Competitive on the AW before returning to fences over C&D two weeks ago and finishing a 10l third; did emerge from off the pace and could finish closer this time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

17:18 Cartmel

Pittsburg

11st 8lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Ryan Potter

Won over C&D in June (good to soft) and runner-up to Rory's Story in his only subsequent chase start; however, he was very disappointing over hurdles here on Saturday.

14/1

6th

7

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:45 Cartmel

Pittsburg

10st 11lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Ryan Potter

Latest chase win on this track (2m1f, good to soft; several wins on good) in June; creditable hurdle run the time before but below best in this sphere subsequently, including over C&D latest; needs revival.

8/1

10

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

13:42 Cartmel

Pittsburg

10st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Ryan Potter

Six-time chase winner, who won here (2m1f, good to soft) in June and was runner-up back at this track on Saturday; his hurdling defeat at Uttoxeter on penultimate run was in an unsatisfactory race (most flights omitted) and he's not ruled out back in this sphere.

7/1

Form: 5-P954

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Jumped poorly when beaten 16l here two weeks ago, taking chase record to 0-27; 5lb out of the weights.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

26th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

15:32 Hereford

Berliet Express

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Dual 2m hurdle winner on yielding ground in Ireland; placed in 6-28 chase starts but recent form suggests that a 7lb drop and the application of cheekpieces won't see him break his duck in this discipline.

33/1

6th

8

20th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

14:15 Huntingdon

Berliet Express

10st 2lb

J: Sean Grantham

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Jumped poorly when beaten 16l here two weeks ago, taking chase record to 0-27; 5lb out of the weights.

33/1

4th

10

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

13:10 Huntingdon

Berliet Express

10st 3lb

J: Sean Grantham

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

in rear

16/1

Form: 24-0PF

Last run: 77 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won over fences in Ireland but lost his way and he was in trouble when falling on stable debut at Leicester; cheekpieces are now added (effective in a hood in Ireland) but others are safer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

16th Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

14:05 Stratford

McGrath From Clune

11st 3lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Tom Gretton

Dual chase winner, latterly off lowly handicap mark in the autumn, but well beaten on both starts this spring (hurdle/chase) and faces tough task on these terms; hood removed from headgear collection.

50/1

10th

7

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

McGrath From Clune

11st 0lb

J: Aidan Weaver

T: Tom Gretton

Ended last year in good form over fences but was pulled after a break at Hereford in March and it's over a year since he last ran over hurdles (0-12 in this discipline).

16/1

4

25th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

15:00 Hereford

McGrath From Clune

10st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Tom Gretton

C&D winner in November and ran well when second at Newcastle (2m, good to soft) 11 days later; looked the likeliest winner before unseating late at Taunton in December and now needs to bounce back from a disappointing run at Fontwell on Boxing Day (jumped right); tough mark but remains of interest with Sean Bowen booked.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: -3PF3F BF

Last run: 148 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
It's been a rocky start over fences (0-5) but he finished well for third at Worcester two runs back (2m4f, good) and he won his maiden hurdle on softer ground; off since September, though.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 65y

Class 5

17:32 Sedgefield

Thank You Blue

11st 11lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Six hurdle wins, including two over 2m4f here; yet to score over fences, but in the frame on all three starts this season, last time (July) finishing runner-up at Worcester (2m4f, good); a possible.

4/1

2nd

1

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:52 Worcester

Thank You Blue

12st 0lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Multiple hurdle winner who is rated 12lb lower over fences and he rediscovered some form when beaten 2l at Cartmel three weeks ago (2m5f, good); should be bang there if repeating that effort.

3/1

3rd

1

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:23 Cartmel

Thank You Blue

12st 0lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Won three on the bounce over hurdles in February (2m-2m4f, good to soft/soft) but has lost his form in the blink of an eye and finished last on his recent return to chasing (0-8).

10/1

Form: 90-P5P

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has weak form claims from 6lb out of the weights; pulled up here on recent stable debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

20th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

14:15 Huntingdon

Bombay Sunset

10st 2lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Clare Hobson

Has weak form claims from 6lb out of the weights; pulled up here on recent stable debut.

50/1

9

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

13:10 Huntingdon

Bombay Sunset

10st 3lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Clare Hobson

Has plenty to find on form and lacks recent match practice; best watched on debut for new yard, unless the betting suggests otherwise; cheekpieces added.

12/1

9

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

13:10 Huntingdon

Bombay Sunset

10st 3lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Clare Hobson

Has plenty to find on form and lacks recent match practice; best watched on debut for new yard, unless the betting suggests otherwise; cheekpieces added.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.60
Straight Forecast £13.99
Tricast £40.36
Trifecta £49.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Pittsburg

SPOTLIGHT:

Stardhem

TOPSPEED:

Kankin

WEST COUNTRY:

Pescatorius

Daily Mail:

J'Habite En France

The Star:

Stardhem

Daily Record:

Stardhem

POSTDATA:

Pittsburg

Telegraph:

Pittsburg

The Guardian:

Pittsburg

D Express:

Pittsburg

Daily Mirror:

Pittsburg

The Sun:

Pittsburg

The Times:

Kankin