March 11 / 14.58 Huntingdon

14.58

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Live Racing Streaming At CopyBet Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 1m 7f 171y
  • Class 4
  • 15 runners
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Live Racing Streaming At CopyBet Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £1.91
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 204-39 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner whose hurdles form comprises a good third in useful race at Newbury (2m, good) flanked by less solid efforts in the last two runnings of the Dovecote at Kempton; major contender on bare figures back down in class.
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4th

1

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

14:00 Hexham

Blues Singer

11st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Bumper winner (good to soft) who had contested some warm races over hurdles prior to winning a big-field maiden at Huntingdon (2m, good) last month with something to spare; Alan King has a 42% strike-rate at Hexham; leading claims under a 7lb penalty.

5/4

1st

2

11th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:58 Huntingdon

Blues Singer

11st 6lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Bumper winner whose hurdles form comprises a good third in useful race at Newbury (2m, good) flanked by less solid efforts in the last two runnings of the Dovecote at Kempton; major contender on bare figures back down in class.

5/2

9th

3

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Kempton

Blues Singer

11st 5lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Beaten 24l into fourth in this race 12 months ago, and he raced too freely when 13l third of eight at Newbury in December on first outing since; may not be fully exposed but has something to find on the figures.

25/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 7753

Last run: 73 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Raced in two bumpers and two maiden hurdles for Brian McMahon, posting a good effort at Leopardstown (2m4f, good to yielding) the final time; possibilities provided that form is backed up; debut for Karen Jewell.
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3rd

5

5th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

19:17 Hereford

Cluain Chormaic

11st 7lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Karen Jewell

Progressive type who showed promise in two runs over hurdles in Ireland and has shaped well on both starts for this stable, making the frame on both occasions; latest was at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) in April; enters handicaps with plenty of potential.

2/1

3rd

1

8th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

14:30 Fontwell

Cluain Chormaic

11st 5lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Karen Jewell

Third in big-field maiden at Leopardstown's Christmas festival (2m4f, good to yielding) and again ran well when second at Huntingdon (2m, good) for new stable last month; back up in trip here and has another big role to play.

7/2

2nd

3

11th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:58 Huntingdon

Cluain Chormaic

11st 6lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Karen Jewell

Raced in two bumpers and two maiden hurdles for Brian McMahon, posting a good effort at Leopardstown (2m4f, good to yielding) the final time; possibilities provided that form is backed up; debut for Karen Jewell.

4/1

OUR TIP

13/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 16 D

Last run: 95 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Twice-raced 5yo who remains open to progress, especially back on faster ground, having eventually got tired on soft in a Wetherby novice hurdle (2m); won his bumper at Navan (yielding) for Andy Slattery in the style of a useful prospect.
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3rd

2

16th Oct 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:22 Uttoxeter

Ade Boy

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Charlie Longsdon

Achieved little on last month's 49l Worcester maiden second, beyond confirming 2m4f isn't for him yet; this opening mark looks especially good next to the RPR for his Irish bumper win (yielding) and it's primarily a case of whether the drop back to 2m sparks a revival; cheekpieces added.

11/2

2nd

1

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Worcester

Ade Boy

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Charlie Longsdon

Irish bumper winner who launched British hurdling career with two promising efforts last season, the latter a third of 15 at Huntingdon (2m, good) in March; absent since running as though something was amiss over nearly 2m6f at Market Rasen in April but has strong good here if back on song; tongue-tie added.

7/4

4th

1

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

14:13 Market Rasen

Ade Boy

11st 7lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Won big-field Irish bumper in September and showed clear promise on both hurdling starts for new stable, more recently when third of 15 at Huntingdon (2m, good) last month; probably needs to improve here but that's possible if the new trip suits.

7/2

40/1

Form: 5

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Record of 0-5 on Flat; dropped away from two out in Catterick maiden hurdle (1m7f) last week; needs to see her race out better and improve a good deal on that bare form.
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2

29th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:15 Sedgefield

Alibey

11st 12lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Dylan Cunha

Runner-up three times in handicap company prior to making the breakthrough in a Fakenham mares' maiden (2m, good; 13-8) in May; should draw benefit from recent Flat comeback run, but does need to resume progress from a steadily rising mark.

9/2

6th

1

(5)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 5

17:03 Chester

Alibey

10st 2lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Dylan Cunha

Runner-up in three 2m handicap hurdles (April/May) before getting off the mark in a mares' maiden hurdle at Fakenham (2m, good) in May; off since and her stamina isn't assured for this far on the Flat (0-5 in this sphere and untried beyond 1m4f); unraced on ground slower than good.

10/1

1st

5

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

15:05 Fakenham

Alibey

10st 12lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Dylan Cunha

Runner-up in three 2m handicaps this spring (good/good to firm), twice at Plumpton and once at Huntingdon; that form isn't anything to go wild about and her tendency to race too freely remains a nagging concern but she has another big role to play here.

13/8

Form: 03

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden on Flat; ran well behind the clear market leaders at Ludlow (2m) on the latest of his two attempts over hurdles; however, needs another step forward to get off the mark in this deeper field.
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3rd

1

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:20 Worcester

Lord Chamberlain

12st 1lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Dom Elsworth & Ryan Hatch

Fair winning 2m hurdler who wasn't discredited when fifth in 2m5f handicap at Market Rasen in May; much respected now going chasing.

8/1

5th

5

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

19:32 Market Rasen

Lord Chamberlain

11st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Dominic Elsworth

Displayed considerable improvement when winning easily by 12l on last month's handicap hurdle debut at Hereford (2m, good); managed only third under 7lb penalty here (2m2f, good) eight days later and is another 5lb higher today, but he moves up in trip again and remains of interest.

11/4

3rd

1

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

15:20 Market Rasen

Lord Chamberlain

12st 2lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Dominic Elsworth

Fair maiden on the Flat who greatly advanced his form on his handicap hurdle debut when scoring easily at Hereford (2m) eight days ago; major shout under a 7lb penalty.

Evs

25/1

Form: 4

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden on Flat; sneaked into the frame over C&D on the switch to hurdles and that form has received a couple of boosts since; could go well but whether he's capable of getting off the mark is another matter.
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4th

7

9th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell

Paragon

10st 11lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

Made fairly encouraging handicap debut over C&D (good) last month and his recent fourth in first-time cheekpieces at Market Rasen (2m, good) was also respectable; needs to find something extra today, though.

8/1

4th

5

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

20:42 Market Rasen

Paragon

11st 3lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

0-11 on the Flat and 0-4 over hurdles; made a fairly encouraging handicap hurdle debut when sixth of 13 at Southwell (2m, good) this month, though, and might be boosted by refitted cheekpieces here.

7/1

6th

4

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

Paragon

11st 1lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

Modest maiden on Flat and a similar story over hurdles, all maidens; handicaps are now a better option but he's unconvincing.

20/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Proved suited by the fitting of blinkers in last three Flat starts for the Gosdens, winning twice (11.5f/1m6f); removal of headgear is a possible negative but he otherwise brings potential to this code; check the betting for further guidance.
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5th

1

(5)

3rd Oct 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Kuredu King

10st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Donald McCain

All starts this term in Class 4s; fairly consistent and he got over a blip on penultimate start when beaten 4l at Chester (12.5f, soft; stays this trip) three weeks ago; edging down the weights and drops in class.

8/1

7th

6

(7)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:42 Chester

Kuredu King

11st 1lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Both wins were for the Gosden yard; no closer than 5l in three handicaps here since May (1m4f-2m) and needs to raise his game with blinkers switched for cheekpieces (they have done little for him previously).

10/1

4th

3

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

Kuredu King

9st 13lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Donald McCain

Won 11.6f and 1m6f (good to soft) handicaps last year for the Gosden yard; Flat reappearance fourth over C&D in May was respectable but two lesser displays (1m6f/1m4f) have followed; others have more pressing claims.

12/1

Form: P

Last run: 80 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Achieved nothing at Fakenham (2m4f) on the switch to hurdles but has the potential to do better, being a four-time Flat winner (fairly useful).
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6th

10

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 3

17:01 Ayr

High Point

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Made all at Yarmouth (11.5f, soft) in June (final start for Ross Burdon) but has failed to beat a rival in three starts for Iain Jardine; the return to a softer surface may help but could only consider if lively in the betting.

33/1

100/1

Form: 5/

Last run: 992 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Sole attempt over hurdles (2m7f) resulted in a heavy defeat in 2023; currently out of form on the Flat; enough to prove.
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6th

7

(6)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

15:47 Wolverhampton (AW)

Man Of Riddles

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Max Young

Four wins on the AW include one over C&D in 2022, but nothing like as good these days; first-time blinkers need to have a dramatic effect.

40/1

6th

6

10th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

17:10 Ludlow

Man Of Riddles

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Max Young

Regressive on the Flat and tailed off returned to hurdles in March; limited appeal now attempting a handicap (1lb wrong).

25/1

8th

5

18th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:45 Huntingdon

Man Of Riddles

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Max Young

A declining force on the Flat and his return to hurdles (second attempt) over C&D last Wednesday saw him beaten 52l at 300-1.

200/1

Form: 3-43

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Brings solid claims having shown consistent promise in three bumpers, making the frame each time, latest at Kempton; pedigree suggests he should do better still; open to progress over hurdles and warrants respect.
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4th

8

11th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

17:47 Southwell

Eternity Rose

11st 7lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Lightly raced and his third in a 1m7f maiden at Wincanton (good) was a step forward, and that form looks even stronger now; potentially on a nice mark and he's bred for this longer trip; appealing.

5/1

3rd

1

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

14:55 Wincanton

Eternity Rose

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Made the frame in three bumpers but has yet to get anything going over hurdles; could do better in handicaps and he'll get a mark after this, but probably still has a place chance.

4/1

5th

1

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Kempton

Eternity Rose

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Suffered a heavy defeat at Huntingdon on the switch to hurdles but could well rebound, having shown consistency by making the frame in three bumpers (including at Kempton) previously.

12/1

Form: 70

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Irish point; has very weak claims on his two hurdles efforts and should benefit from a switch to handicaps shortly.
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5th

3

3rd Oct 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

17:35 Fontwell

One For Rian

11st 7lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

He finished runner-up in his sole Irish point but was beaten in excess of 40l in four qualifying runs; goes up in trip for this handicap debut/reappearance and no surprise if he shows more; market helpful.

8/1

9th

5

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 4

14:30 Chepstow

One For Rian

11st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Runner-up on Irish point debut in February 2025 but has not shown much in three maiden/novice hurdles for new stable (2m-2m1f); needs to learn to settle better and will be of much greater interest when the handicapper sees fit to give him a mark.

100/1

8

11th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:58 Huntingdon

One For Rian

11st 6lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Runner-up in Irish point; has very weak claims on his two hurdles efforts and should benefit from a switch to handicaps shortly.

40/1

Form: 4

Last run: 75 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

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Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Poor maiden on Flat; brings no potential to this change of code.
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10

11th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:58 Huntingdon

Darlo Lady

10st 13lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Anthony Carson

Poor maiden on Flat; brings no potential to this change of code.

100/1

8th

7

(8)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Darlo Lady

9st 0lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Anthony Carson

Yet to make the frame in 12 starts and she's been off since finishing down the field here in November; others preferred.

33/1

8

(7)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Darlo Lady

9st 0lb

J: Dominique Van Der Kraats

T: Anthony Carson

Ten-race maiden who has yet to be placed and she faded into a well-held fifth of eight at Chelmsford (1m, AW) last time; cheekpieces are now added and she needs to significantly raise her game.

20/1

Form: 6794

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: —

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Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

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Payout
Exacta £11.60
Straight Forecast £8.75
Trifecta £49.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Blues Singer

TOPSPEED:

Cluain Chormaic

POSTDATA:

Ade Boy

Telegraph:

Eternity Rose

Daily Mail:

Hengest

D Express:

Ade Boy

The Guardian:

Cluain Chormaic

The Sun:

Cluain Chormaic

Daily Record:

Eternity Rose

The Times:

Blues Singer

Daily Mirror:

Blues Singer

The Star:

Blues Singer