April 11 / 19.08 Huntingdon

19.08

Good

Book Your Christmas Party At Huntingdon Open National Hunt Flat Race (Cat 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £2178.4
  • 1m 7f 171y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Book Your Christmas Party At Huntingdon Open National Hunt Flat Race (Cat 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.80
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 05

Last run: 77 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both runs on good to soft; tailed off in a Listed race at Ascot first time and then showed more in easier company at Doncaster, where beaten under 6l; could be vulnerable to a useful newcomer should there be one lurking.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 137y

Class 1

15:10 Huntingdon

Glance At Midnight

11st 5lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Andrew J Martin

Unraced on soft/heavy; out of depth in Grade 1 race last time; ran well behind Supreme favourite Old Park Star at Cheltenham (2m1f) earlier in December, albeit no match for that rival, and he's 2-2 at Huntingdon (bumper/hurdle); interesting back here, assuming he stays the new trip.

12/1

1st

1

11th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

19:08 Huntingdon

Glance At Midnight

11st 3lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Andrew J Martin

Both runs on good to soft; tailed off in a Listed race at Ascot first time and then showed more in easier company at Doncaster, where beaten under 6l; could be vulnerable to a useful newcomer should there be one lurking.

7/1

1st

1

11th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

19:08 Huntingdon

Glance At Midnight

11st 3lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Andrew J Martin

Both runs on good to soft; tailed off in a Listed race at Ascot first time and then showed more in easier company at Doncaster, where beaten under 6l; could be vulnerable to a useful newcomer should there be one lurking.

7/1

5/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
17,000euros foal; third foal; dam unplaced in points/hurdles, half-sister to dam of useful chaser Indian Temple; worth a market check but others appeal more on paper.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 3

15:45 Plumpton

The Boss Bear

11st 3lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won a bumper at Fontwell (2m1f, good) last May and followed up on hurdle debut over C&D (good to soft) in December; however, he's been pulled up/well beaten in his first two handicaps and needs to get back on track.

25/1

8th

8

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 183y

Class 3

13:50 Newbury

The Boss Bear

11st 4lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won a maiden at Plumpton (2m5f, good to soft) in December on hurdling debut; put firmly in his place next time, while appearing to run creditably, and needs to bounce back from a poor show on handicap debut at Fontwell (near 2m2f, heavy) four weeks ago; early days but markedly better is needed.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
25,000euros foal; fourth foal; brother to bumper/2m1f hurdle winner Thirtyfour Thirty; dam useful bumper/2m4f-2m5f hurdle winner; has the 4yo allowance but the negative is his yard's 1-46 strike-rate in bumpers recent seasons.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

15:20 Market Rasen

Hans Lippershey

12st 0lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

Fair bumper performer who has matched that form in this sphere, still not foot perfect when a good second of five in 2m Fakenham novice last month; this return to further should suit so he's very much one to consider, especially if hurdling better.

20/1

2nd

2

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

13:35 Fakenham

Hans Lippershey

11st 6lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Ben Case

Has been let down by his jumping on his last two starts, latest on handicap debut when 13th of 15 at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft) last month; can do better once his jumping technique improves.

13/2

13th

10

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Hans Lippershey

11st 9lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

He's not obviously well treated off his opening mark but this 5yo has been consistent across his six starts (all at 2m) and his pedigree provides optimism that he'll improve for the step up in trip; possible player.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
72,000euros 3yo; first foal out of a 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner, closely related to smart bumper and 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase winner Mossley; respected newcomer given yard's good record in these races.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

11th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

17:47 Southwell

Havefunontherun

12st 2lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won a maiden (2m, good) last spring and went close on handicap debut over C&D (good to soft) in November; off since lesser run the following month (2m7f) but still considered; tongue-tie added.

14/1

4th

1

18th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

14:15 Newton Abbot

Havefunontherun

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Close fourth on bumper debut in April and won run-of-the-mill Worcester maiden hurdle (2m, good) the following month; probably needs to improve to overcome his penalty here but has the potential.

7/2

Form:

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a four-runner 3m Irish point in November and then bought for £42,000; weak 9-1 chance when tailed off at Uttoxeter (good to soft) and reservations after that.
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2

25th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

15:13 Uttoxeter

Brooklyn Callin

10st 12lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Nicky Henderson

Irish point winner whose rules form is far from convincing; yard has a stronger chance with Fresh As A Daisy.

20/1

2

25th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

15:13 Uttoxeter

Brooklyn Callin

10st 12lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Nicky Henderson

Irish point winner whose rules form is far from convincing; yard has a stronger chance with Fresh As A Daisy.

20/1

5th

3

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Worcester

Brooklyn Callin

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Irish point winner with a stout pedigree; ran better in her second bumper at Huntingdon a month ago when a sprint finish wouldn't have suited, though she was noticeably weak in the betting (4-1 out to 18s); going up in trip for hurdling debut has to be a good thing but others have more pressing claims.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0P

Last run: 75 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at Chepstow (good to soft) and pulled up at Fontwell (soft); has been tongue tied for both races and now returns from wind surgery.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

3

(1)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Leonidass

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Nick Gifford

Generally struggled at big prices in bumpers and it's been a similar story in four Flat runs; started his handicap career with a heavy defeat at Salisbury (1m6f) last month and needs a transformation on this switch to AW.

25/1

6th

5

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

16:53 Salisbury

Leonidass

9st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Nick Gifford

Handicap debutant who is far from solid on bumper and Flat form; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

25/1

6th

1

(4)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Windsor

Leonidass

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Nick Gifford

The sole older runner in the field; has weak claims on bumper and Flat form.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000euros 3yo; third foal; half-brother to 2m4f hurdle/chase winner (stays 4m2f) Passing Well; dam French 2m1f hurdle winner, half-sister to French 2m1f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Papy Mamy; trainer has had a really good season with his bumper horses.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

11th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

19:08 Huntingdon

Lor Express

11st 3lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Jamie Snowden

50,000euros 3yo; third foal; half-brother to 2m4f hurdle/chase winner (stays 4m2f) Passing Well; dam French 2m1f hurdle winner, half-sister to French 2m1f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Papy Mamy; trainer has had a really good season with his bumper horses.

9/4

7th

4

11th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

19:08 Huntingdon

Lor Express

11st 3lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Jamie Snowden

50,000euros 3yo; third foal; half-brother to 2m4f hurdle/chase winner (stays 4m2f) Passing Well; dam French 2m1f hurdle winner, half-sister to French 2m1f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Papy Mamy; trainer has had a really good season with his bumper horses.

9/4

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Payout
Exacta £16.20
Straight Forecast £15.16
Trifecta £140.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Havefunontherun

POSTDATA:

Lor Express

RP RATINGS:

Glance At Midnight

Telegraph:

Brooklyn Callin

Daily Mail:

Havefunontherun

The Star:

Havefunontherun

Daily Record:

Havefunontherun

The Guardian:

Glance At Midnight

Daily Mirror:

Brooklyn Callin

The Times:

Lor Express

D Express:

Lor Express

The Sun:

Lor Express