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Good To SoftJoin The 20 Club At Huntingdon Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3696.7
- 1m 7f 171y
- Class 5
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
25/1 (Won)
- Win: £26.10
- Place: £5.30
Form: 5P8-28
Last run: 79 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won at 22-1 on chase debut at Worcester (2m4f, good) in September on first run since May; disappointing at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) in October but often runs well after a break and he could be in the mix. |
9/1 |
|
2 |
31st Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Returned from break to cause 22-1 surprise on last month's chasing debut at Worcester (2m4f, good), keeping on strongly to reel in the leader on the run-in; nudged up only 2lb for that; high on the list. |
6/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.50
Form: 246642 C BF
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Hooded when solid third over C&D (good) at the end of last year and scored at Plumpton (about 2m4f, soft) on next start in February; revised mark has seen him held in two subsequent starts but that doesn't tell the whole story as they were seriously competitive series qualifiers; cheekpieces (worn once over hurdles when second here 13 months ago) are reapplied and he needs a firm second look. |
10/1 |
|
6th 10 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 56y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Gained his Plumpton success (2m4f) in small field and was only midfield in a deeper race at Wincanton later in February; opposed in another competitive contest. |
25/1 |
|
7th 1 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 179y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Knocking on the door on good ground this season prior to gaining a deserved win at Plumpton (2m4f, soft) recently; 6lb higher in a more competitive race today but he did it comfortably last time and has solid claims. |
13/2 |
7/2
- Place: £1.60
Form: 06722 BF
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Won two in a row in the autumn (2m2f/2m, good to soft/soft) and, after a couple of respectable fifth placings, he was a close second at Stratford (2m2f, good) last month; in the mix if seeing out this longer trip; the hood worn on his last four starts is left off. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 6 |
28th Mar 2026 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Scored twice in the autumn, including over C&D, and comes here after a respectable fifth of 14 in 2m1f Carisle handicap last month; in the mix off a 3lb lower mark. |
9/2 |
|
5th 3 |
16th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Has progressed since wind surgery early last year, winning handicaps at Stratford (2m2f, good to soft) and Uttoxeter before decent fifth at Newbury (2m, good to soft) latest; 10lb higher than last winning mark but solid chance. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: -4P516 D
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
12th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Course winner in 2024 but she failed to take to fences last season and came in last of seven back in this sphere at Newton Abbot (2m) last month; others are much preferred. |
12/1 |
|
7th 4 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Close third over hurdles at Chepstow (2m, good) in October but she's not taken to fences this winter and has been pulled up in last two starts; bit to prove but she's on a dangerous mark back in this sphere and could be a big factor if she can revive; blinkers worn in last two starts are removed. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 4388
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
15th Jul 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
0-12 but she's finished runner-up in her last three hurdle runs including in a Market Rasen handicap (2m7f, good) last month; this drop back in trip is no problem and she has each-way claims back in a maiden. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
12th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Yet to win (0-11) but she couldn't have gone much closer at Warwick (2m5f, good; 16-1) on penultimate start, and backed that up with another solid effort here (2m3f) a fortnight ago; stamina is the question mark over this trip. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 7 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
0-9 over hurdles but went close in Class 5 handicap at Warwick (2m5f, good) this month and should be fine over today's shorter trip; might have been found a good opportunity. |
5/2 |
11/4
Form: 004362 BF
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
20th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
0-18 over hurdles but seemingly back in decent form on last two appearances; in contention for second before last-flight fall at Kelso (2m5f, good) a fortnight ago and has possibilities if that experience has not dented her confidence. |
11/2 |
|
7 |
20th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
0-18 over hurdles but seemingly back in decent form on last two appearances; in contention for second before last-flight fall at Kelso (2m5f, good) a fortnight ago and has possibilities if that experience has not dented her confidence. |
11/2 |
|
10 |
7th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Maiden; ex-Dan Skelton; best run for this yard when fair seventh in a mares' novice handicap over 2m5f here last time (good); more needed. |
20/1 |
50/1
Form: 02-065 D
Last run: 51 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 11 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Ex-Dan Skelton; several good runs for Rebecca Menzies last season, including when third at Kelso on latest start in November (3m, soft); just as effective on this better ground; each-way chance. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
18th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 100y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Left Dan Skelton after winning at Stratford (2m2f, good; from 7lb lower) in July; visored at Wetherby (2m5f-3m) on last two starts when thereabouts from the front, without fully seeing out his race; ground conditions softer than ideal but he looks a player. |
11/4 |
|
7 |
31st Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 56y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Bumper/handicap winner; up and down profile but made the frame in a first-time visor over 3m here recently and shouldn't mind dropping back in trip; bit to find with Belladinotte who was second in that race. |
8/1 |
40/1
Form: 7-054
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
0-8 over hurdles but was making first appearance for 13 months when keeping on for third at Southwell (2m4f, good) in May and is sure to be suited by this move back up in trip; shortlisted. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 11 |
11th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Runner-up in his last two races but those were at about 3m and over a year ago now; fully entitled to need this. |
10/1 |
|
10 |
15th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
0-6 over hurdles; evidently well suited by step up in trip when keeping on well for close second at Plumpton (3m1f, good) 12 days ago but that modest race was won in a slow time and others in this line-up have much more compelling form. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 4/55-
Last run: 407 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (1) |
6th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
4-12 on AW, with the first three of those wins at this track (two C&D) but they were in 2023; won at Lingfield this February and close third over C&D in May but he was tailed off in his other two Flat runs (one here) this year, which adds a cautionary note; wears headgear first time. |
11/2 |
|
3 (4) |
5th Jun 2025 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Relatively lightly raced 8yo who is versatile trip-wise and has record of 4-11 on AW; returned from a lengthy absence in February but he won here (1m5f) in March and bounced back from a poor run to finish third at Kempton (2m) last time; on same mark here and has claims if he can back that up; one of two runners for yard. |
7/2 |
|
3 (4) |
5th Jun 2025 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Relatively lightly raced 8yo who is versatile trip-wise and has record of 4-11 on AW; returned from a lengthy absence in February but he won here (1m5f) in March and bounced back from a poor run to finish third at Kempton (2m) last time; on same mark here and has claims if he can back that up; one of two runners for yard. |
7/2 |
14/1
Form: 25-333
Last run: 94 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 145y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Came good with two good-ground hurdle wins this spring (2m3f/2m); slightly disappointing when only third of six at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last week but may yet have a bit more to offer. |
2/1 |
|
5 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 145y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Came good with two good-ground hurdle wins this spring (2m3f/2m); slightly disappointing when only third of six at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last week but may yet have a bit more to offer. |
2/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
17th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Confidence never higher following wins in two tactical affairs of late, beating Granny B about 7l over C&D latest (good); 8lb higher in a better race, but plenty in his favour again otherwise. |
11/10 |
20/1
Form: 32258/
Last run: 872 days
W: 11st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 |
1st Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Scored at Uttoxeter (2m) last May but this veteran has not proved easy to catch right since, last of ten on the Flat at Salisbury 17 days ago. |
50/1 |
|
10th 10 (9) |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 201y Class 5 |
8st 6lb |
Only a modest hurdles winner for current yard and isn't convincing on his 2026 form in that sphere; not seen on Flat since 2021; others preferred. |
25/1 |
|
7th 8 |
16th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
AW Flat winner; only win in 14 runs over hurdles was off this mark over C&D last May (good) when wearing a hood for the first time (as well as cheekpieces); hasn't done quite as well since, with today's combination of headgear the last twice. |
16/1 |
7/1
Form: U-6432
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 2 |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
0-11 over hurdles and absent since weakening fifth at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last summer; current mark is workable but others have more pressing claims. |
20/1 |
|
3 |
16th Jul 2025 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Pulled up on latest hurdling start in February but the form of his Market Rasen second (2m, good to soft) a fortnight earlier worked out well, and he was placed twice on the Flat last month; a possible. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 1 (4) |
26th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Mostly in good form since the blinkers went on last autumn and ran a solid race in defeat at Catterick last time (2m, good); the reopposing runner-up Cosmic Soul nearly went one better last weekend. |
9/2 |
33/1
Form: 6-48
Last run: 61 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 |
20th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Regressive ten-race Flat maiden; no real promise in three hurdles either and likely best watched on his handicap debut in this sphere. |
33/1 |
Non-runners
Ballyhiho, Dino Bellagio, Gms Prince
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £121.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £89.32 |
| Tricast | £292.92 |
| Trifecta | £500.40 |
Selections
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