Huntingdon Races & Results 1 Thursday 20th February 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Huntingdon Races & Results Tomform Thursday 20th February 2025

There were 29 Races on Thursday 20th February 2025 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Huntingdon, 7 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Lingfield, 8 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 20th February 2025

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:45 Huntingdon Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (17/2 -325%) Timetoshine	8.5 17/2(-325%)	(11) Timetoshine 17/2, Fairly useful on the Flat in France, successful twice on AW in 2024. Sold out of Fabrice Chappet's yard for €30,000 in November and, with her recent spin on the level at Lingfield likely to have sharpened her up, she's of interest for her leading yard now switched to hurdles. Fairly useful form in 16-race French Flat career (AW wins); behind on British Flat debut.
2	9 2nd (9) (11/10 +56%) Wotter Trotter	1.1 11/10(+56%)	(9) Wotter Trotter 11/10, From a good jumping family and caught the eye on C&D debut in December. Failed to build on that in a Class 3 Newbury event next time but remains one to be positive about for top stable. Fourth of ten over C&D and sixth of 11 at Newbury both rank highly in this context.
3	3 3rd (3) (4/1 -33%) Guchen	4 4/1(-33%)	(3) Guchen 4/1, Only fifth of 7 in a bumper last May but showed promise when second of 10 on Hereford hurdle debut (19.5f, good to soft) in December. Down in trip. Open to progress. Should go well. 7-2, improved when 2nd of 10 in novice hurdle at Hereford (2m4f, good to soft) in December.
4	6 4th (6) (9/4 +44%) Not So Sobers	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(6) Not So Sobers 9/4, Fairly useful bumper winner. 7/2, dropped out and left with a lot to do behind an all-the-way winner when 12 lengths second on 2m Hereford hurdle debut in November. Looks sure to improve. Significant ability in bumpers; 2nd to red-hot favourite in novice hurdle at Hereford (2m.
5th	5 5th (5) (50/1 -25%) Maggies Boy	50 50/1(-25%)	(5) Maggies Boy 50/1, Has hinted at ability in a bumper and 2 maiden hurdles but unlikely to really come into his own until handicapping. Market check advised but he's been well beaten in his bumper and two maiden hurdles.
6th	2 6th (2) (28/1 +15%) George Darling	28 28/1(+15%)	(2) George Darling 28/1, Unplaced both starts in points and remote sixth in 2 maiden hurdles in recent weeks. Outsider again. Disappointing favourite in two points; beaten just over 30l in two maiden hurdles.
7th	1 7th (1) (18/1 -64%) Carlton	18 18/1(-64%)	(1) Carlton 18/1, Has struck 4 times on AW Flat for James Owen this winter. Well held on hurdle debut for previous yard. Type to do better in this sphere for current stable but may not be of real interest until handicapping. Remote on sole run over hurdles; big turnaroud in AW Flat career this winter for new yard.
8th	12 8th (12) (250/1 -150%) Slemish	250 250/1(-150%)	(12) Slemish 250/1, Hasn't shown enough in a bumper and maiden hurdle this winter to think he can make a significant impact here. Wears a first-time hood. No form claims after a Ffos Las bumper and 2m4f maiden hurdle at Sedgefield; now hooded.
9th	7 9th (7) (250/1 -25%) Rocks Up Late	250 250/1(-25%)	(7) Rocks Up Late 250/1, No show in a bumper and 2 maiden hurdles. Sixth of seven in a bumper and has accomplished little in his two maiden hurdles.
10th	10 10th (10) (250/1 -25%) Lady Fortune	250 250/1(-25%)	(10) Lady Fortune 250/1, Tailed off a in a bumper and novice hurdle this winter. Tailed off in a bumper at Carlisle and maiden hurdle at Southwell.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (150/1 -275%) Kaboul Manhattan	150 150/1(-275%)	(4) Kaboul Manhattan 150/1, Cokoriko gelding. Dam, twice raced over hurdles in France, half-sister to French hurdler/chaser (17f-2½m winner) Raphy de La Roche. This newcomer is best watched unless the betting suggests otherwise. Fifth foal; dam pulled up in hurdle races, half-sister to French 2m2f Listed hurdle winner.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (200/1 -300%) You And Whose Army	200 200/1(-300%)	(13) You And Whose Army 200/1, Well held on the Flat for Stan Moore and similar story in 2 juvenile hurdles for John Jenkins at the end of 2024, finishing 19 lengths last of 3 over C&D latterly. Yet to beat a rival after two Flat races and two over hurdles, in 3-runner C&D race latest.

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13:45 Huntingdon Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

TIMETOSHINE has won three times on the level in France and although comprehensively beaten on her stable debut in that discipline at Lingfield last month, she appears to have been found a great opening on her NH debut. Wotter Trotter was a shade disappointing at Newbury but a repeat of his opening fourth over C&D should put him in the picture, while Guchen and Not So Sobers also bring decent hurdles form to the table.

WOTTER TROTTER wasn't up to quite a useful race at Newbury but his C&D debut prior to that was promising and he can come good back in slightly calmer waters. Guchen and Not So Sobers showed promise on their respective hurdle debuts and head the dangers along with Nicky Henderson hurdle newcomer Timetoshine.

The standard is set by WOTTER TROTTER. Ex-French Timetoshine comes from the Henderson yard and several others should be considered.

14:15 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (2/1 +60%) Stardhem	2 2/1(+60%)	(5) Stardhem 2/1, In first-time cheekpieces, took a step forward from handicap/seasonal debut when runner-up at Lingfield (19.5f) in November. Was up with the strong pace for a long way when third at Warwick (19f, soft) last time and he could make a bold bid sent chasing. Remains a maiden but the ability is there to threaten off this mark on chase debut.
2	7 2nd (7) (11/2 +8%) Pescatorius	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(7) Pescatorius 11/2, Making only his second chase start, capitalised on falling mark when getting off the mark at Catterick (15.7f) in December. Unseated early next time, but back on track when fourth of 7 returned to Catterick (good to soft) 20 days ago. Merits consideration. Seems to have found his level over fences and should be involved.
3	4 3rd (4) (6/1 -9%) J'habite En France	6 6/1(-9%)	(4) J'habite En France 6/1, Regressive over hurdles but proved a different proposition on fourth start over fences when readily landing handicap at this course (16.5f, soft) in January. Not quite in the same form at Market Rasen last time, but he could fare better back here. Won easily here in January but never threatened to follow up at Market Rasen.
4	3 4th (3) (6/1 +0%) Kankin	6 6/1(+0%)	(3) Kankin 6/1, Successful at this C&D on chasing debut and doubled his tally at Fakenham (21.2f) in May. After a couple of below-par efforts, was yet to be asked for effort (in first-time cheekpieces) when falling 4 out back at Fakenham last month. Not ruled out. Can be up and down but was running well when tipping up at Fakenham.
5th	6 5th (6) (11/2 -38%) Pittsburg	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(6) Pittsburg 11/2, Returned to winning ways in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (16f) last summer and, after a couple of decent efforts on the Flat, creditable third back over fences at this C&D (good to soft) 2 weeks ago. Major player from 4 lb below his last winning mark. Came from off the pace when a 10l third here recently; could finish closer.
6th	8 6th (8) (20/1 +20%) Berliet Express	20 20/1(+20%)	(8) Berliet Express 20/1, Dual winner over hurdles but remains a maiden over fences. From his tumbling mark, ran better than of late when fourth of 12 at this C&D (good to soft) a fortnight ago, though others still preferred as he runs from 5 lb out of the weights. Jumped poorly when beaten 16l here two weeks ago, taking chase record to 0-27.
7th	2 7th (2) (80/1 -220%) Mcgrath From Clune	80 80/1(-220%)	(2) Mcgrath From Clune 80/1, Good second in handicap chase at Thurles a year ago but has gone the wrong way since, tailed off when falling at Leicester (15.9f, soft) 11 weeks ago on first start since leaving Robert Tyner. Up in trip with cheekpieces applied. Lost his way in Ireland and he was in trouble when falling on stable debut at Leicester.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (15/2 -173%) Thank You Blue	7.5 15/2(-173%)	(1) Thank You Blue 15/2, Has shown promise sent chasing this season, making good late progress when third at Worcester (20f) in September. Travelled well before falling at the third last at Perth (20.1f, soft) 2 weeks later, so he's one to note after a break with yard going well. One promising run from five attempts at chasing; off since September, though.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (80/1 -60%) Bombay Sunset	80 80/1(-60%)	(9) Bombay Sunset 80/1, Second in a point bumper in 2022 but hasn't offered much under Rules, making first start since leaving Lucy Wadham (in first-time cheekpieces) when pulled up in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 2 weeks ago. Looks to be up against it. Has weak form claims from 6lb out of the weights; pulled up here on recent stable debut.

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14:15 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

THANK YOU BLUE has clearly had his jumping issues, falling in two of his last three starts, but he still held every chance when coming a cropper three out at Perth last time and his stable have been firing in the winners of late. With William Shanahan taking a valuable 5lb off his back, he gets the vote ahead of chasing newcomer Stardhem, who has placed on his last couple of hurdle starts and also represents an in-form yard. Kankin completes the shortlist.

Having edged back down in the weights, PITTSBURG ran well when third behind a chasing debutant at this C&D a fortnight ago and he could be ready to take advantage of his current mark. He is preferred to Thank You Blue, who has been showing ability over fences but could do with brushing up his jumping, while Pescatorius also enters calculations.

All of these come with some risks. STARDHEM perhaps has the most upside now switched to fences.

14:45 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 25f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (2/1 +64%) Jubilant	2 2/1(+64%)	(4) Jubilant 2/1, Showed useful winning form in bumpers but yet to hit those heights sent hurdling and was pulled up on his handicap debut here on most recent outing. Steps up in trip and fitted with a first-time tongue strap. Yet to replicate bumper form; early days and he was favourite for handicap debut (2m4f).
2	5 2nd (5) (5/2 +38%) Gustoso	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(5) Gustoso 5/2, Produced a career best to double his career tally at Hereford (25.5f) in December. Ran too badly to be true at Wincanton subsequently. Worth another chance. Won at Hereford (3m2f, good to soft) in December but flopped at Wincanton five weeks ago.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/1 -80%) Tigerbythetail	9 9/1(-80%)	(1) Tigerbythetail 9/1, Didn't need to improve to get off the mark in 7-runner maiden hurdle at Catterick (25.3f, good to soft) 10 days ago. More required back in handicap company under a penalty. Won by wide margin in maiden at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) ten days ago; 7lb penalty.
4	3 4th (3) (4/1 -100%) Punxsutawney Phil	4 4/1(-100%)	(3) Punxsutawney Phil 4/1, Staged a full-scale revival from somewhat out of the blue when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, good to soft) last week, easily. Big chance if turning up in similar form under a penalty. Won at Musselburgh (3m) in December and by 16l at Newcastle (extended 2m4f) last Thursday.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (10/1 -186%) Playtogetaway	10 10/1(-186%)	(2) Playtogetaway 10/1, Got back on track reverting to hurdling when winning 9-runner handicap at Southwell (20.4f, good, 18/1) in November. Bred to stay well so worthy of respect in follow-bid over this longer trip. Back hurdling with a win at Southwell (2m4f) in November; unraced beyond 2m5f under rules.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (17/2 +58%) Aquila Sky	8.5 17/2(+58%)	(6) Aquila Sky 17/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2021 but took a step back in the right direction when seventh of 17 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (24.4f, good to soft, 33/1) 27 days ago. Blinkers on for 1st time. 7th of 17 at Doncaster last time was easily the most positive of three runs this winter.

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14:45 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 25f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL has shown twice in his last four starts that he is dangerous when allowed to dictate matters and, despite having to shoulder a 7lb penalty for last week's Newcastle success, he is fancied to dominate from the front again. If there is one to pester him it could be Tigerbythetail, who warrants plenty of respect following his first Rules victory at Catterick 10 days ago. Southwell scorer Playtogetaway will be waiting to pick up the pieces if they go too hard.

PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL quickened right away in the straight at Newcastle last week and will surely be hard to beat if turning up in similar form under a penalty. Playtogetaway is feared most ahead of Gustoso.

A winner last week, PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL is the form pick if he backs that up. It's a new trip for Playtogetaway but he is feared most.

15:15 Huntingdon Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (10/1 +0%) Dramatic Encore	10 10/1(+0%)	(4) Dramatic Encore 10/1, Showed a bit more than on debut when fourth of 8 in bumper at this course (15.8f, heavy, 10/3) 28 days ago. Significantly up in trip and she's bred to make a jumper. Fourth in both bumpers; pedigree bodes well for this longer trip on hurdle debut.
2	12 2nd (12) (9/4 +25%) Sea Presenting	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(12) Sea Presenting 9/4, Third on sole start in points and has shaped encouragingly in finishing third both starts under Rules, needing stiffer test at Ludlow latterly. Remains with potential. Her form is right up there in this company and she's open to improvement.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/4 +17%) Betty's Tiara	2.75 11/4(+17%)	(2) Betty's Tiara 11/4, Got back on track returned to a novice when second of 11 in maiden hurdle at Ludlow (21.2f, soft, 7/2) 15 days ago, needing stiffer test. Looks more or less exposed now but respected nonetheless in this company. Just a length ahead of Sea Presenting last time and this mare was better positioned.
4	9 4th (9) (15/2 -7%) Pismo Beach	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(9) Pismo Beach 15/2, Hinted at ability sole outing in bumpers and showed appreciably more than first time up over hurdles when second of 10 in 19f novice at Warwick (good to soft, 11/1) 31 days ago. Open to further improvement and should go well. Improved to be second at Warwick but perhaps has more on her plate this time.
5th	14 5th (14) (7/1 -75%) Smile Back	7 7/1(-75%)	(14) Smile Back 7/1, £30,000 Irish point winner who produced an impressive display when taking Carlisle bumper in December, galloping strongly and pulling clear with the promising runner-up. Well held up in grade at Market Rasen subsequently but still an interesting hurdling debutante now moving up in trip. Lost unbeaten record in a Listed bumper; should have a future under rules.
6th	6 6th (6) (14/1 +44%) Hello Cello	14 14/1(+44%)	(6) Hello Cello 14/1, Went backwards from hurdling bow when only seventh of 11 in novice hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 56 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Tailed off last time but her two previous runs were mildly encouraging.
7th	10 7th (10) (150/1 -88%) Ramalamadingdong	150 150/1(-88%)	(10) Ramalamadingdong 150/1, Well held in bumper on debut and just modest form at best in 2 runs over hurdles. 50-1 when a long way behind Betty's Tiara and Sea Presenting at Ludlow 15 days ago.
8th	13 8th (13) (125/1 -213%) Shorten Sassy	125 125/1(-213%)	(13) Shorten Sassy 125/1, Telescope filly. Dam (h120), hurdle winner around 3m, half-sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chase winner (stays 3m) Copper Coin. Looked green when unseating rider early doors at Ludlow on debut. Jumped the first hurdle at Ludlow slowly and unseated when repeating the trick at second.
9th	7 9th (7) (20/1 0%) Land Girl's Luck	20 20/1(0%)	(7) Land Girl's Luck 20/1, Placed both starts in point bumpers and repeated the feat switched to an open race at Newcastle 23 days ago, despite swishing tail under pressure. Upped in trip for hurdle bow. Made a pleasing start under rules when close up in a Newcastle bumper on the AW.
10th	8 10th (8) (40/1 -21%) Only Gossip	40 40/1(-21%)	(8) Only Gossip 40/1, Winning pointer who left previous Rules efforts well behind in a first-time hood when third in 21.4f novice at Wincanton 3 weeks ago. Needs more again, however. Beaten 16l when better for the hood at Wincanton and will need plenty more here.
11th	15 11th (15) (300/1 -50%) Varinia	300 300/1(-50%)	(15) Varinia 300/1, Winner of the second of her 2 starts between the flags but hasn't shown much in a bumper/mares' novice hurdles since embarking on a career under Rules. Has been beaten between 47l and 72l in three runs under rules, the last two over hurdles.
12th	5 12th (5) (80/1 +47%) Fortune Dancer	80 80/1(+47%)	(5) Fortune Dancer 80/1, Off the mark in Irish points at third attempt in February 2023 but has shown little both starts over hurdles. After a break of 641 days, she's been tailed off on soft ground.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (11/2 -38%) Diamonds Galore	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(3) Diamonds Galore 11/2, Has shown ability in bumpers without setting the world alight but she's a useful-looking mare who could do better now going jumping over further. Not strong placed form in bumpers but she's bred to improve for hurdles.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (150/1 -200%) Astroscope	150 150/1(-200%)	(1) Astroscope 150/1, Telescope mare. Dam (c94/h99), 23f-25f hurdle winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 3m) Geordie B. Wears hood. No experience and the immediate fitting of headgear is a cause for concern.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (200/1 -150%) Rubymurree	200 200/1(-150%)	(11) Rubymurree 200/1, Milan mare out of a bumper/2¼m hurdle winner but offered little on last month's debut at Taunton. Up in trip. Market drifter when completely tailed off in a Taunton maiden after racing too freely.

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15:15 Huntingdon Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

DIAMONDS GALORE showed promise in her three bumper starts, placing in two of them, and she now makes her hurdling debut for the Nicky Henderson team. The daughter of Diamond Boy looks to have found a suitable opportunity and could get off the mark at the first time of asking in this sphere. Betty's Tiara beat Sea Presenting (third) when she occupied the runner-up berth at Ludlow last time and she can confirm that form in order to have a say. Dramatic Encore completes the shortlist.

It was by no means a strong race PISMO BEACH was runner-up in at Warwick last month, but she shaped notably well in coming from the opposite end of the field to the winner and is taken to get off the mark with the likelihood of further improvement. Smile Back and Sea Presenting are considered the main threats.

Betty's Tiara was just ahead of SEA PRESENTING at Ludlow but the latter came from much further back.

15:45 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (22/1 +12%) Kingoftheswingerz	22 22/1(+12%)	(5) Kingoftheswingerz 22/1, Back to best when runner-up at Ffos Las (20f) in November. However, wasn't in same form at Southwell last time and drop back in trip isn't sure to suit. Cheekpieces on first time. Good second on 2m4f reappearance but well held since; down in trip with cheekpieces added.
2	4 2nd (4) (3/1 +45%) Dirty Den	3 3/1(+45%)	(4) Dirty Den 3/1, Fair bumper performer who posted his best effort for current yard when creditable second of 17 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 35 days ago, running on. 3 lb higher now but is one for shortlist. Form of latest Wincanton second looks solid and good claimer takes 5lb off; considered.
3	7 3rd (7) (4/1 +11%) Soldier's Leap	4 4/1(+11%)	(7) Soldier's Leap 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden who has upped his game since sent handicapping, latest when good second of 11 at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) 35 days ago, clear of rest. 6 lb higher now but further progress may be forthcoming. Had wind operation. Runner-up in both handicaps and has to enter the reckoning back from wind surgery.
4	6 4th (6) (16/1 +20%) Jackeline	16 16/1(+20%)	(6) Jackeline 16/1, Built on earlier promise to get off the mark in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Hereford (16.2f) in December. Failed to repeat that effort over longer trip at Fakenham since, though, and percentage call is to look elsewhere. Faded over 2m4f latest but successful over 2m at Hereford prior to that.
5th	9 5th (9) (28/1 -75%) Jessie Jump Jet	28 28/1(-75%)	(9) Jessie Jump Jet 28/1, Best effort over timber came when third in Uttoxeter maiden (15.8f) in November. Finished well beaten over longer trips since but is worth monitoring in market on handicap debut. Early days but her opening handicap mark demands plenty of improvement.
6th	16 6th (16) (10/3 -33%) Far Away West	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(16) Far Away West 10/3, Back from 3 months off and gambled on when creditable second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Catterick (15.7f, good) on debut for new yard 29 days ago. Entitled to build on that and holds strong claims. Promising start for Dan Skelton when second at Catterick last month; big player.
7th	2 7th (2) (40/1 +20%) Victory Club	40 40/1(+20%)	(2) Victory Club 40/1, Landed a bumper for Dan Skelton in 2022. Missed whole of following year but offered more when runner-up in a Wincanton maiden in March. Yet to fire in a trio of starts this term, though, and now tried in tongue strap/cheekpieces. Held in in three handicaps; needs first-time headgear combination to spark improvement.
8th	8 8th (8) (50/1 -25%) Ballela Blaze	50 50/1(-25%)	(8) Ballela Blaze 50/1, Easy winner sole start in Irish points in March 2023 but comfortably held in a bumper and 3 hurdles under Rules since. Plenty to prove on switch to handicapping. More realistic chance now handicapping but his mark isn't obviously generous.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (4/1 +38%) Morandi Second	4 4/1(+38%)	(11) Morandi Second 4/1, Scored on the Flat at Catterick in October and has acquitted himself well in both hurdles starts since, latest when creditable second of 10 in handicap at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Must enter calculations. Flat win in autumn and placed in two handicap hurdles since; enters calculations.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (11/1 +21%) Highway One O Five	11 11/1(+21%)	(3) Highway One O Five 11/1, Still looking for first success and was below best when third of 4 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, good, 5/2) 94 days ago. Back down in trip now and more is needed to get off the mark. Consistent in handicaps since last March and back from break with yard going well; claims.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (28/1 -133%) Donald Llewellyn	28 28/1(-133%)	(1) Donald Llewellyn 28/1, Won 3 times on the Flat in 2023. Showed something to work with when fifth of 18 in a novice hurdle at Newbury on penultimate start and although slightly disappointing on final qualifying run, he looks the type to do better in handicap hurdles. One to note in the betting on comeback. Potential improver in handicap hurdle but not seen for 407 days; betting should guide.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (66/1 -230%) Castle Quarter	66 66/1(-230%)	(10) Castle Quarter 66/1, Fair Flat winner who made a good start in handicap hurdles in summer of 2022, finishing runner-up twice at this sort of trip. Progress stalled thereafter, however, and remains to be seen how much ability he retains back from a very long absence. Long absence but placed off higher marks and his yard is in form; worth a betting check.
15	15 \|PU\| (15) (100/1 -203%) Shabano	100 100/1(-203%)	(15) Shabano 100/1, Yet to score on Flat or over hurdles and has offered little in a couple of starts for current yard. Makes limited appeal on handicap hurdle debut. Regressive on Flat and no real promise in three hurdles; handicap hurdle debut.

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15:45 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

MORANDI SECOND produced a good effort when he finished second at Market Rasen earlier in the month and only has a 1lb higher rating to contend with today. Patrick Neville's six-year-old remains on a workable mark and he looks the one to beat. Dirty Den took the silver medal home at Wincanton last month and is a previous course winner to take seriously. Of the remainder, Soldier's Leap makes the most appeal.

FAR AWAY WEST found only an improving sort too good for her at Catterick last month and remains on a workable mark. She gets the nod in an open-looking contest. Soldier's Leap and Dirty Den head the list of dangers.

The pick is FAR AWAY WEST (nap) on the back of a promising first run for Dan Skelton at Catterick last month.

16:15 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (7/2 +13%) Teddy Blue	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(1) Teddy Blue 7/2, Talented but his temperament started to look an issue for the Moore stable last season and he ran poorly on hurdles return for new yard at Cheltenham in November. Offered more, in first-time blinkers, when fifth on debut over fences at Musselburgh since, though, and can't be ruled out. Useful hurdler; fair start to chase career at Musselburgh 18 days ago; may do better.
2	5 2nd (5) (7/4 +56%) Royal King	1.75 7/4(+56%)	(5) Royal King 7/4, Put poor previous run behind him when creditable fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle at this course (20.7f, soft) 28 days ago and looks nicely treated on return to larger obstacles. Interesting contender. Travelled well in 2m4f course handicap hurdle latest and return to 2m a help back chasing.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/2 +21%) Rumoursareflying	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(4) Rumoursareflying 11/2, Proved reliable over hurdles, making the frame on several occasions at this sort of trip. Very much a chaser on looks and pedigree but fell heavily on debut in this sphere at Wetherby last week. Drops back in grade now, however, and could be a player if none the worse for that spill. 0-10 over hurdles; fell five out on recent chase debut, too far out to predict anything.
4	2 4th (2) (7/1 -331%) Next Left	7 7/1(-331%)	(2) Next Left 7/1, Taken well to fences this season, winning twice (both 20f) and posting good second of 6 at Southwell (20.4f, good) when last seen in October. Likely contender. Did well over fences in first half of season (including 2m4f wins) and player after break.
5th	3 5th (3) (10/3 +26%) Flamelco	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(3) Flamelco 10/3, Opened chase account on third start for current yard at Catterick in December and back in winners circle over C&D (soft) 16 days ago, despite tendency to jump left. May have been undone by testing conditions at Uttoxeter since and must enter calculations. C&D win in January but only third off 8lb higher since.

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16:15 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Next Left hasn't been seen since finishing second two starts on the bounce in October and he's an obvious contender, but today's drop in trip doesn't appear to be of benefit to him. With that in mind, preference is for FLAMELCO. Sarah Humphrey's charge hasn't always been the most consistent over fences, but he impressed when scoring over C&D from 7lb lower last month and a return to that level of performance would make him a tough nut to crack. Rumoursareflying heads the remainder.

ROYAL KING has chasing experience from his days in France and arrives on the back of a solid hurdles run here last month. He makes plenty of appeal. C&D winner Flamelco is feared most.

A chance is taken on ROYAL KING, who acquired chase experience in France and should prove suited by the return to 2m.

16:45 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (5/2 +25%) Alexandra Larose	2.5 5/2(+25%)	(6) Alexandra Larose 5/2, Improved effort over hurdles when head second of 11 on Leicester handicap debut (20.5f, heavy) last month. Pulled 22 lengths clear of the third so a 5 lb rise looks fair enough. Big player. Useful pedigree; handicap debut much more like it when pipped at Leicester (2m4f, heavy).
2	3 2nd (3) (6/1 -50%) Love True	6 6/1(-50%)	(3) Love True 6/1, Franch Flat winner. Tongue strap on first time (retained), running well when fell 2 out in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Catterick (19f, good) 29 days ago. Considered. Stalking the leaders when falling two out at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) four weeks ago.
3	13 3rd (13) (50/1 -100%) Jailbird	50 50/1(-100%)	(13) Jailbird 50/1, Modest Flat winner for Richard Bandey. Poor form in 3 juvenile hurdles for new yard before Christmas and looks to face a stiff task from 6 lb out of the weights on handicap hurdle debut. Has had wind surgery. Modest form to win a Flat handicap (11.6f); has not achieved much in three hurdle races.
4	7 4th (7) (10/1 -82%) Seasmoke	10 10/1(-82%)	(7) Seasmoke 10/1, Prominent racer who made it third time lucky in handicaps at Market Rasen (20.5f, good) last May. deserving credit for holding on having been hassled up front throughout in a strongly-run affair. Could have more to come but peak fitness has to be taken on trust after 9 months off. Won from the front at Market Rasen (2m5f) last May; 3lb higher for today's first run since.
5th	4 5th (4) (13/2 +35%) Briery Butterfly	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(4) Briery Butterfly 13/2, Barely modest form in 2 bumpers and 3 novice hurdles but handicaps provide her with a much more realistic chance. One to note in the betting. Improvement is required on this handicap debut but she is bred to do much better.
6th	9 6th (9) (4/1 +43%) Queen Of Steel	4 4/1(+43%)	(9) Queen Of Steel 4/1, Modest maiden under both codes for Mark Usher but nicely treated on her best form and market confidence could prove significant having switched to the Fergal O'Brien yard ahead of this first outing since September. 0-25 Flat and hurdling, nearly all for Mark Usher; bits of 2024 form give each-way chance.
7th	5 7th (5) (8/1 +50%) A Little Something	8 8/1(+50%)	(5) A Little Something 8/1, Improved when third on 2m Hereford handicap debut in December but failed to build on that promise when weakening into a well-held sixth over 19f at Taunton since. Twice placed over 2m but her step up to 2m3f at Taunton last time was a lesser effort.
8th	10 8th (10) (14/1 -56%) Malinka	14 14/1(-56%)	(10) Malinka 14/1, Fair Flat performer who made a winning debut over hurdles at Cartmel (17f, heavy) in August. Hasn't managed to advance her form since but her penultimate Leicester handicap third shows she can be competitive from her mark. Won hurdle/stable debut at Cartmel (2m1f, heavy) last August, which she has not built on.
2	2 \|F\| (2) (11/1 +21%) Leave Her To Me	11 11/1(+21%)	(2) Leave Her To Me 11/1, Bumper winner in 2022 and came good at the second time of asking over hurdles back from an absence at Uttoxeter last July. Not quite in the same form since, finishing a well-held fourth in a Hereford handicap when last seen 12 weeks ago. A short break needs to have done her some good. Maiden winner; needs to put latest outing well behind her; 10lb claimer is recruited.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (12/1 -50%) Solid Silver	12 12/1(-50%)	(1) Solid Silver 12/1, Fair bumper performer who showed similar form on the Flat without winning for Sir Mark Prescott. Only poor form in 3 qualifying runs over hurdles for new yard (beaten 25 lengths when third latest) but handicaps provide her with more of a chance. Latest was the best of three runs for yard; this is handicap hurdle debut over a new trip.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (25/1 +50%) Runaway Bride	25 25/1(+50%)	(11) Runaway Bride 25/1, No show over hurdles, including pulled up on Uttoxeter handicap debut in December. Plenty of improvement will be needed back from a short break. Low-level form at best; pulled up on handicap debut (2m4f, soft) on latest start.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (80/1 -21%) Habibi	80 80/1(-21%)	(12) Habibi 80/1, Promise on first of 3 starts in bumpers for Nigel Twiston-Davies but hasn't offered much in varied events over hurdles, well held in novice claiming hurdle at Ludlow (2m, soft) last time. Looks to be up against it. Third on bumper debut at Newbury in December 2023 but she's struggled since.

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16:45 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Alexandra Larose took a giant leap forward on her handicap debut last month, as she went down by a narrow margin at Leicester. A 5lb rise in the handicap shouldn't be any barrier to success and she merits respect, along with recent Market Rasen scorer Seasmoke, but the vote goes to LOVE TRUE. The five-year-old looked set to play a leading role when coming to grief two from home at Catterick recently, she was eased 1lb for her troubles and, if none the worse for that tumble, won't be far away.

ALEXANDRA LAROSE was well clear of the third when narrowly denied on her Leicester handicap debut last month and is taken to go one better now. Love True had yet to be asked for her effort when coming down 2 out at Catterick last time and is a possible threat if none the worse, while Queen of Steel has been the subject of an interesting trainer change and also merits respect.

Alexandra Larose and Love True are shortlisted but a chance is taken on QUEEN OF STEEL on her first run for Fergal O'Brien.

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