March 18 / 14.45 Huntingdon

14.45

Good

Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5148.97
  • 2m 7f 129y
  • Class 4
  • 4 runners
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Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34

Form: -P223P D

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 22 races was over hurdles at Newbury (3m, good to soft) last March; runner-up twice over fences at Hereford (2m5f/3m1f, good) in November, which however were followed by two backward steps; well handicapped if he returns to form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

24th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

17:12 Uttoxeter

Mahler Moon

11st 3lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Consistent gelding on his favoured good ground, winning twice this year in small fields; beaten 9l into second in another last time but there's a big run in him.

4/1

2nd

4

5th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

17:42 Hereford

Mahler Moon

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

In great form on good ground this spring, winning twice and running well in between; raised only a further 2lb for Wincanton performance (3m1f) last time; likely to remain competitive.

5/2

1st

3

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

13:47 Wincanton

Mahler Moon

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won 3m handicap hurdle at Newbury last March on good to soft; dug deepest to get off the mark over fences at Huntingdon (2m7f, good) and ran well last week at Exeter, for all that only two got round (he was hampered by the faller).

7/4

OUR TIP

Form: -453F2

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
2m4f handicap hurdle winner; chasing on last four outings, falling at the first on penultimate occasion but placed in the mud at Ayr and Huntingdon (second of five over C&D) on starts either side; wore cheekpieces on last two outings, now has blinkers and very different ground.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

15:23 Market Rasen

Dangerous Touch

12st 0lb

J: Tom Hutsby

T: Olly Murphy

0-6 over fences but placed three times; headed only in closing stages after running big race from the front at Huntingdon (2m7f, good; first-time blinkers) last month and has obvious claims if in similar form again.

Evs

2nd

1

18th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

14:45 Huntingdon

Dangerous Touch

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

2m4f handicap hurdle winner; chasing on last four outings, falling at the first on penultimate occasion but placed in the mud at Ayr and Huntingdon (second of five over C&D) on starts either side; wore cheekpieces on last two outings, now has blinkers and very different ground.

5/2

1

30th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 177y

Class 4

14:20 Ffos Las

Dangerous Touch

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Sole attempt at Ffos Las resulted in his only success (in 2m4f handicap hurdle); ran creditably upped to 3m at Ayr in latest chase start and looks interesting returned to this venue, assuming he takes well to first-time headgear.

7/2

Form: 01-236 C BF

Last run: 101 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won a four-runner maiden here (2m3f) on hurdle debut last March; beaten about 3l on all his three starts since, in handicaps over about 2m5f on last two occasions; absent 101 days but plenty about him suggests a brighter future over fences and that he will stay this trip.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

18th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

14:45 Huntingdon

Datsalrightcharlie

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Won a four-runner maiden here (2m3f) on hurdle debut last March; beaten about 3l on all his three starts since, in handicaps over about 2m5f on last two occasions; absent 101 days but plenty about him suggests a brighter future over fences and that he will stay this trip.

15/8

7

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

16:02 Warwick

Datsalrightcharlie

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Unexposed 5yo who won four-runner Huntingdon maiden (2m3f, good) on hurdle debut in March and returned with respectable second to short-odds winner here (2m, good) in September; upped in trip for this handcap debut and probably still has potential.

4/1

7

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

16:02 Warwick

Datsalrightcharlie

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Unexposed 5yo who won four-runner Huntingdon maiden (2m3f, good) on hurdle debut in March and returned with respectable second to short-odds winner here (2m, good) in September; upped in trip for this handcap debut and probably still has potential.

4/1

Form: 612211 C

Last run: 121 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
In the form of his life this autumn, including with wins over 3m1f/3m2f on good ground at Fontwell, Warwick and Plumpton and he did it comfortably on last two occasions; four-month absence asks a significant question but the ground has come right for him again in this hat-trick bid.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

3m 3f 119y

Class 3

19:20 Stratford

Ballynaheer

11st 2lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Dennis

Landed his fourth win over fences, at Market Rasen (3m, good) last month but below his best at Fontwell since; is the type to bounce back and he should get the trip (has won over 3m2f).

5/1

5th

1

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

17:45 Fontwell

Ballynaheer

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: David Dennis

Progressive 7yo who has form figures of 1221141 over fences since September; only two completed when he scored at Market Rasen (3m, good) 19 days ago but he still looks on a workable mark and his first chase win was over C&D; strongly respected.

7/2

1st

3

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

15:23 Market Rasen

Ballynaheer

11st 9lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: David Dennis

In excellent form on good ground in the autumn, winning three times over fences (3m1f-3m2f); well behind Dangerous Touch when reappearing in four-runner race at Huntingdon last month but might have needed that outing and his usual cheekpieces are refitted here.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £12.70
Straight Forecast £12.70
Trifecta £15.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Datsalrightcharlie

D Express:

Ballynaheer

POSTDATA:

Dangerous Touch

RP RATINGS:

Mahler Moon

LAMBOURN:

Datsalrightcharlie

The Times:

Datsalrightcharlie

The Guardian:

Datsalrightcharlie

Telegraph:

Dangerous Touch

Daily Mail:

Dangerous Touch

Daily Mirror:

Ballynaheer

The Star:

Ballynaheer

Daily Record:

Ballynaheer

TOPSPEED:

Mahler Moon