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DANIEL CRAGGS General Manager, Huntingdon Racecourse
Welcome back to Huntingdon Racecourse for what promises to be another enjoyable and competitive afternoon of racing here in Cambridgeshire.
We are delighted to welcome our raceday sponsors, Weatherbys, and I would like to extend our sincere thanks for their valued support. Their continued involvement plays an important role in helping us deliver high-quality racing and an excellent experience for all our racegoers.
Today also provides a special opportunity to recognise one of our own.
Following the first race, we invite you to join us in the Parade Ring as we congratulate our groundsman, Daniel Hayes, on receiving the Richard Linley Award. This award recognises his passion, enthusiasm and hard work since joining the team in June 2024, following a 10-year career in His Majesty’s Forces. In that time, Daniel has already completed both the Level 2 and Level 3 Racecourse Turf Management courses, alongside additional training to further develop his skills. It is a thoroughly well-deserved achievement, and one we are extremely proud to celebrate.
My thanks, as always, go to our owners, trainers, jockeys and stable staff for their continued support, and to our dedicated team here at the racecourse. From our grounds and maintenance teams to those working across operations, catering, sales, marketing and customer relations, their commitment ensures that every raceday runs smoothly and that all our visitors are warmly welcomed.
Whether you are here to follow the form closely or simply to enjoy a day out, we hope you make the most of everything on offer and have an enjoyable and memorable visit.
Thank you for joining us, and I wish all connections the very best of luck this afternoon.
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RACECARD EXPLAINED
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Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Haras Des Sablonnets & Dr Vet B. Gabeur Ptarmigan Media Limited
Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
Look out for Letters:
C = Has won at this course
D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM
- = New racing season
/ = Missed racing season
P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race
F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse
B = Horse was brought down
S = Horse slipped
r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
Bold form
figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.
5. JOCKEYS
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
OTHER USEFUL DETAILS
6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’s name
9. Days since the horse last run
10. Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
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Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.
Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.
Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
Raceday preview from Weatherbys
Weatherbys sponsor all seven races on today’scardandthereareseveralinteresting runnersspreadacrosstheafternoon.
James Bowen enjoyed Cheltenham Festival success for the first (and, the second) time last week, as he partnered both Holloway QueenandJingkoBluetovictoryforhisboss, NickyHenderson.Thepairteamupwiththree runners, including in the third race – the Weatherbys Digital Solutions Mares’ Maiden Hurdle–withLisnamurrican
The six-year-old beat Oldschool Outlaw (Grade 3 winner who finished runner-up in the Dawn Run last Thursday) in a maiden Point and finished runner-up on her debut underRules.Althoughshefailedtobuildon that at Warwick last time, that form reads well,withthewinnerfinishingfifthintheDawn Runandthethirdhaswonsince.Revertingto aright-handedtrackshouldsuit.
Thefollowingrace–theWeatherbysDesign &PrintNovices’Hurdle–lookstobeagood opportunityforOllyMurphy’sWanderingEgo to return to winning ways, under champion jockey, Sean Bowen. A keen-going grey, he finished behind Old Park Star at Kempton earlier in the season and will appreciate reverting to a sounder surface. The son of Order Of St George should have too much for the other penalised runner in the field, Dream Diamond, and the well-bred Secret Sniper, who is a full-brother to the same connections’ Secret Squirrel. Hughie Morrison’s runners over hurdles always deserveplentyofrespect.
Arguably, the most interesting race on the cardistheconcludingWeatherbysScientific
Fillies’ ‘Junior’ National Hunt Flat Race. Murphy and Bowen combine with Merry Wood, who has to concede 7lb to all of her rivals, being the sole winner in the field, but the daughter of Joshua Tree looked hugely promising when winning over 1m3½f at Angers,wheresheshowedafineturnoffoot. Shelookstopossessplentyofspeed,sothe trackshouldsuit.
The aforementioned Hughie Morrison introduces DonwellAbbey, who is a threeparts sister to the same connections’ twotime hurdle winner Miss Fairfax. The trainer boastsagoodrecordinbumpers,although to date, not at this venue. Tom Weston is anothertrainerwhocanreadyonefirsttime up in this division and his Jukebox Jury filly Jukella is a half-sister to Minella Premier, who cost £400,000 after winning an Irish Point.
Falconella is a half-sister to the same connections’ useful Moon Chime, whilst Toby Bulgin has saddled three bumper winners from just nine runners this season and introduces Orixa. A filly by Beaumec deHouelle,thegreywillberiddenbyDanny McMenamin,whowononhisfirstrideforthe trainerlastFriday.
Alan King saddles both It Takes Two and Georgie Too and often does well in this division, Lucy Wadham’s Endellion boasts a lovelypedigree,andNickyHendersonrunsSt MarysWantage,aWalkInTheParkfillywho hespokefavourablyaboutinapre-season stabletourfeaturewithhissponsors.Thisis aracethatcouldbeworthwatchingclosely withthefutureinmind.
HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6750
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (38 wins from 159 runners, 24%) runs DONTTELLYAMUMJACK
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (6 wins from 34 runners, 18%) runs DONTTELLYAMUMJACK
LONGESTTRAVELLER: TIME WAS trained by Mrs P Kirby, Richmond, 184 miles.
1 ANOTHER DAY OUT (IRE) (34) 324F5P C 8 11-12
Br B m Ocovango - Earthshan (IRE)
Sean Bowen J
O Lloyd Jessup & Proctor Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
B Ms Linda Twomey FBC Manby Bowdler S TIMEFORMVIEWFrontrunnerwhowon3handicapchaseslastseason,includinghere.Startedthecurrentcampaigninreasonableform(includingfourthinahurdle). Haslostherwayoverfencesinrecentstartsbuthasabitofclassforthislevelifareturningtohurdlingsparksarevival.SeanBowenrides. TFRHHHHH BHA95
2 CASTANEA BREEZE (IRE) (17) 4-41222 BF 6 11-11
Br Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Kates The Boss (IRE)
Tom Cannon J
O B. J. Painter Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B Declan Phelan Brown & Brown S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeasuccessfulhandicapdebutfittedwithcheekpiecesatMarketRasen(23f,soft)inDecember.Runner-upin thesameheadgearonall3startssince(C&Dlatest)andnewblinkerswillneedtogiveheronlyalittleextra. TFRHHHHI BHA94
B WVTbs & Glanvilles Stud Lockwood Premium S TIMEFORMVIEWGainedhisbreakthroughsuccessatHereford(25f,soft)inDecemberandgoodrunner-upon2ofhis3 startssince.Enterscalculations. TFRHHHHI BHA89
5 APIECEOVFORTUNE (GB) (33) 2-01613
Br Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Actinpieces
6 11-6
Paul O’Brien J
O Mrs Tilly Coles Pam Sly, Peterborough T
B Mrs P. Sly
Pam Sly Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWHaswonhandicapsataround3matSouthwell(goodtosoft)andFakenham(soft)thiswinterbutonly 17lengthsthirdatthelattervenuelasttime,carryingherheadawkwardlyunderpressure. TFRHHHII BHA89
6 HAPPY RETURNS (GB) (66) 3/44-214 D 9 11-1
Br B m Recharge (IRE) - Bonne Anniversaire
Bradley Harris (3) J
O Mrs J. M. Abbott Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Shade Oak Stud Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltonreappearancesecondwhenreadilywinningaweak7-runnerhandicapatWincanton(25f,soft)inDecember. Notinthesameformwhen27lengthsfourthatFontwellsince.Willneedacareerbesttodefythismark TFRHHIII BHA84
7 DONTTELLYAMUMJACK (GB) (77) 30-0034 5 11-0
Br Ch g Dariyan (FR) - Masiyma (IRE)
Jonathan Burke J
O KHDRP Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Blythe Park Stud BresBet S TIMEFORMVIEWHasachievedonlypoorformoverhurdlestodate,finishingaremotefourthon23fUttoxeterhandicap debut(soft)11weeksago Stillearlydaysforagoodstablebutheneedstofindimprovement. TFRHHIII BHA83
8 CALLYOUR BLUFF (GB) (41) 05-0032 BF 6 10-13
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Squeeze Me
Cameron Johnstone-Baker (10) J
O Mrs Sarah Johnstone - Cooke Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B F. Lloyd Hatherden Horse Transport S
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in handicap hurdles around 3m in the mud at Hereford (third to Glengolly) and Doncaster under Cameron Johnstone-Bakeronhislast2outings.Shouldhaveasayifaseffectiveundertoday’slikelyquickergroundconditions. TFRHHHII BHA82
9 TIME WAS (IRE) (22) 6P2434
Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Henrietta (IRE)
O Mrs J. Porter
B B. A. Kilpatrick
9 10-9
Joe Williamson J
Philip Kirby, Richmond T
Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWYettowininthisspherebutshearrivesindecentnick,reachingtheframeonherlast4outingsatupto anextended21/2m.Backupintrip TFRHHHII BHA78
10 THE LAST DROP (IRE) (23) 504064
Br B m Mahler - Western Garden (IRE)
O The Littles
7 10-5
Finn Lambert (3) J
Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh T
B The Beeches Stud Ltd Tori Global S TIMEFORMVIEWNosignificantimpactinhandicapsthisseason,finishingaremotefourthwhensteppedupto3m+forthe firsttimeatPlumpton23daysago TFRHHIII BHA72
11 COURT ONE (IRE) (23) P-62236
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Mac Tire Dubh (IRE)
O WINTERFIELDS FARM LTD & MR DAVID SCOTT
6 10-5
James Davies J
Richard Rowe, Pulborough T
B Brian and Mrs Bronagh Lawler Southern Cranes & Access Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedabitmorewhensecondinapairof19.5fLingfieldnovicehandicapsatendof2025butbelow thatlevelthelasttwice 7lboutofthehandicaphereandit’slikelybesttolookelsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA67
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE
Blinkers worn first time by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4, 6, 9. Stewards Note:
JAJAJIMMY: Following its run on 20/2/2026 it was reported that the horse lost its left-fore shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Castanea Breeze (IRE), 5-1 Call Your Bluff (GB), 6-1 Glengolly (GB), 9-1 Another Day Out (IRE), Apieceovfortune (GB), 11-1 Time Was (IRE), 14-1 Happy Returns (GB), 18-1 Donttellyamumjack (GB), 25-1 Court One (IRE), 33-1 The Last Drop (IRE), 40-1 Jaja Jimmy (GB)
The booking of Sean Bowen for ANOTHER DAY OUT takes the eye and it might be worth chancing that a return to hurdling perks her interest as she’s dropped to 10lb below her last winning mark over fences. Castanea Breeze has finished first or second in all 4 handicaps and rates an obvious danger in a change of headgear Glengolly is next on the list.
2025/26 LEADING STANDINGS
Trainer
1st = Dan Skelton, James Owen (5 wins)
2nd Jamie Snowden (4 wins)
Jockey
1st Tom Bellamy (6 wins)
2nd = Gavin Sheehan, Harry Skelton (5 wins)
Best Turned Out
1st Matt Crowley (4 Wins)
2nd = Ben Pauling, Venetia Williams, Nicky Henderson, Sam Allwood, Olly Murphy, Fergal O’Brien, Warren Greatrex, Kim Bailey, Neil King (3 Wins)
(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9750
B Tom Birmingham DD Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWInfineformtowardstheendofsummerandcarriedthatonintotheautumn,provingbetterthaneverwhennotchingagutsythirdwin oftheseasonina4-runnerhandicapchaseatPlumpton(25.7f,good)inNovemberAbsentsincebuthastoberespected. TFRHHHHI BHA105
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2025: CAMINO ROCIO (IRE) 7 11 9 Sean Bowen 85-40 (Jim & Suzi Best) 5 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.
Acompetitive small-field event, with the vote going to chase newcomer DATSALRIGHTCHARLIE, who has been crying out for the step up to a staying trip over hurdles this season and has the physique of one who’ll prove better suited by fences. DangerousTouch shaped best when collared only late over C&D last month and appeals as onewho’ll benefit from first-time blinkers,whilst Ballynaheerwas in fine formwhen last seen before Christmas and has to be respected after a break.
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MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
formaidenfouryrsoldandupwardsfilliesandmares x Totalprizefund£10000
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (25 wins from 130 runners, 19%) runs KAYLA’S FRIEND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (8 wins from 36 runners, 22%) runs LISNAMURRICAN LONGESTTRAVELLER: KITTYS GLANCE trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 115 miles.
1 FLYING PIMPERNEL (GB) (14) 2034 5 11-5
Br B m Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Fly Again Gavin Sheehan J
O Jamie Snowden Racing Club Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Mill House Stud & Mrs Kathy Stuart BetVictor S TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedwhenthirdatPlumptononherfinalbumperstartandshowedaptitudewhenfourthof8in novicehurdleatCatterick(2m,good)onhurdlesbow14daysago,Longertripherewillsuit. TFRHHHII BHA-
2 KAYLA’S FRIEND (IRE) (88) 6-U0 6 11-5
Br Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Missdeschamps (IRE)
Sean Bowen J
O Fitorfat Racing & Partner Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Mr Tom Coughlan Betano S TIMEFORMVIEWLookedsettowinwhenunseatinglateonthelatterofheroutingsinpointsbutofferedlittleinaThurlesbumperfor JamesWilliamHannonpriortoChristmas.Uppedintripforhurdlesbowonbackofinterestingstableswitch. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 KITTYS
GLANCE (GB) (86)
3-00
Br B m Passing Glance - Midnight Cataria
5 11-5
Tom Bellamy J
O Pitchall Stud Partnership Alan King, Barbury Castle T
Hood worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 3. Stewards Note:
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE
KITTYS GLANCE: Following its run on 22/12/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free and hung left LISNAMURRICAN: Following its run on 23/1/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
TIPPERARY STAR: Following its run on 22/2/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
LISNAMURRICAN didn’t initially build on the promise of her debut second here at Warwick last time but she remains a clear standard setter on that form and can make it third time lucky over hurdles. Pure Ocean showed ability in bumpers and rates as the biggest threat now hurdling.
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(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for novice fouryrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (25 wins from 130 runners, 19%) runs WANDERING EGO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (8 wins from 41 runners, 20%) runs DREAM DIAMOND LONGESTTRAVELLER: BOLD SPIRIT trained by S Allwood, Whitchurch, 115 miles.
1 DREAM DIAMOND (IRE) (13) 333100 D 6 11-12
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Curvacious (IRE) Alex Chadwick (3) J
O Big Bang Racing James Owen, Newmarket T
B Conor Murphy The Rare Breed Meat Company S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningstartfortheJamesOwenstablein2mWorcestermaidenlastAugust.Hasperformedwellbelow thatlevelin2handicapsoverlongertripssinceandnowdropsbackintripinabidtoreturntoform. TFRHHHII BHA120
2 WANDERING EGO (IRE) (43) 1-61432 D 6 11-12
Br Gr g Order of St George (IRE) - All The Queens (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B R. Cody Betano S TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhostruckatthesecondtimeofaskingoverhurdlesin2mStratfordnovice(goodtosoft)attheend ofOctober Creditablesecondin19fTauntonnovicelatestandheshouldmakeaboldtodefyhispenaltyhere. TFRHHHHH BHA124
3 BARGAIN HUNTER (IRE) (10) P-35000 5 11-5
Br B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Khazaria (FR) Kielan Woods J
O Andy Mews D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T
B Tommy James, Eoin Banville & Lucy Norton A M Horseboxes S
B Monticule TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulstayinghandicapperonFlatearlierinhiscareerbutnowherenearthatlevelthesedays.Well heldbackoverhurdlesherelastweekandlooksbookedforanotherstruggle. TFRHIIII BHA-
6 SAXON
CROSS
(IRE) (194) PU-P525 6 11-5
Br Ch g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - My Brunette (IRE)
Lee Edwards J
O Mr Michael P. Tudor Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B Wardstown Stud Ltd Science Supplements S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-uponhiscompletedstartsinpointsandshowedafairlevelofabilityin3bumperslastsummer. Off6monthsaheadofhurdledebutforanewstable.Each-wayshoutinaracelackingdepth. TFRHHHII BHA-
7 SECRET SNIPER (GB) (21) 32-50 5 11-5
Br Ch g Stimulation (IRE) - Trigger Point Jonathan Burke J
O Mrs M. D. W. Morrison Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T
B Mrs M. D. W. Morrison Bridgend Hotel S TIMEFORM VIEW Brother to connections’ useful performer Secret Squirrel and showed fair form in bumpers. Needed experiencewhenseventhof18onWincantonhurdledebut3weeksago Maydobetter TFRHHHII BHA-
8 BOLD SPIRIT (IRE)
(247)
4 10-9
Br B g Make Believe - Vine Street (IRE) TobyWynne J
O Mr S. Allwood Sam Allwood, Whitchurch T
B Mattock Stud Allwood Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldbothstartsontheFlatinIrelandaheadofthisswitchtohurdlesforanewstable.Bestwatched unlessthebettingsuggestsotherwise. TFRHHIII BHA-
This could be a decent opportunity for WANDERING EGO to land a second success over hurdles. Mariole could take a step forward from his Taunton hurdle debut and is second choice ahead of Worcester maiden winner Dream Diamond, who needs to get his career back on track after a couple of lesser efforts in handicaps.
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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7250
Br Br g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Mi Raccomando Lilly Pinchin J
O The Ikigai Partnership Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
B Effevi SRL The Injured Jockeys Fund S TIMEFORMVIEWBacktowinningwaysoverC&DinMay(now2-2here)butdidn’tkickonundereithercodethereafter,wellheldinafirst-timevisor (replacedbyusualcheekpiecesnow)atKemptoninOctober Hadbreathingoperationaheadofreturn.Couldbounceback. TFRHHHII BHA98
6 SUPREME SHOT (GB) (25) 65-6063
Br Ch g Masterstroke (USA) - Hester Flemen (IRE)
5 11-3
Craig Nichol J
O Fine Claret Racing Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlonglosingrunatLingfield(2m)inDecember2024.Winlesssincebuthismarkreflectsthatandhe’spostedrespectableeffortsoneach ofhislast2startsataround2m.However,he’snotsuretostaythisfarandhisyardlooktoholdstrongerclaimswithCarlton. TFRHHHII BHA96
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2025: CUBAN COURT (IRE) 7 11 10 Jack Quinlan 2-1 (Neil King) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2. Visor worn by No 3, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5. Stewards Note: STAR OF DIAMONDS: Following its run on 14/2/2026 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Carlton (GB), 9-1 Ikigai Star (IRE), 11-1 Western Harmony (IRE), 12-1 Snapius (IRE), 14-1 Star of Diamonds (IRE), 20-1 Supreme Shot (GB), 25-1 Jaffa Cake (IRE)
Family Festival Raceday
MONDAY 25 MAY
5)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7250
D Dennis (4 wins from 29 runners, 14%) runs HOBIE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Howell (1 win from 2 runners, 50%) runs BALLYWOOD LONGESTTRAVELLER: BALLYWOOD trained by G Howell, Tenbury Wells, 125 miles.
B Miss R. O’Neill Clare Hobson Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWPoorform at best overhurdles and switchtothis sphere has failedto bring about anyimprovement. Hardtomakeacasefor. TFRHIIII BHA73
6 PLEASURE GARDEN (USA)
(297) 3053-3P 9 10-4
Br B g Union Rags (USA) - Garden of Eden (USA) Caoilin Quinn J
O Miss K. C. Jewell Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne T
B Neil Jones Karen Jewell Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningstartoverfencesatPlumptoninApril2023butlightlyracedandnotmanagedtoaddtothatsince, runningnosortofracewhenlastseenatFontwellinMay.Likelybestwatchedunlessbettingindicatesotherwise. TFRHHIII BHA68
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2025: ISKAR D’AIRY (FR) 7 11 1 Niall Houlihan 11-4 (Gary &Josh Moore) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6. Stewards Note:
LIVY’S LAD: Following its run on 2/12/2025 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Livy’s Lad (GB), 7-2 Flash In The Park (IRE), 4-1 Hobie (FR), 20-1 Ballywood (FR), Pleasure Garden (USA), 28-1 Walk The Plank (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
Having made a successful yard/chase debut at Southwell in November, LIVY’S LAD shaped as if still in good form without seeing his race out when third behind reopposing Flash In The Park back there a month later. Given a break since, he’s well worth another chance to get back on the up given his low-mileage profile. The returning Hobie and aforementioned Flash In The Park can provide chief resistance.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (38 wins from 159 runners, 24%) runs MILLY OCEAN
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (8 wins from 36 runners, 22%) runs ST MARYS WANTAGE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: GEORGIE TOO & ITTAKES
TWO trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 115 miles.
1 MERRY WOOD (FR) (177) U1 11-7
Br B f Joshua Tree (IRE) - Vanilla Wood (FR)
Sean Bowen J
O Not One But Two Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Soaig & Andre Guerin
Paul McGowan Grab Hire Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWUnseatedherriderondebutbutwasvalueforextrawhenwinning8-runnereventatAngers(11.4f,good tosoft)inSeptember SinceleftA.Fouassierandopentoimprovement.
2 CHOCOLATE COSMOS (GB) (62) 5
11-0
Br B f Dartmouth - One of The Last Lilly Pinchin J
O Andrew Fox-Pitt
B Mr H Hopper & Mrs O Fox-Pitt
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
Merriebelle Stable LLC S TIMEFORMVIEWDartmouthfilly.Half-sistertousefulhurdler/verysmartchaserKylemoreLoughandfairchaserSladeShore.Shapedasifinneed oftheexperiencewhenfifthof11inamodestly-runaffairatLudlow(15.8f,soft)ondebutinJanuary Entitledtodobetter TFRHHHII BHA-
3
DONWELLABBEY
(IRE) (-) 11-0
Br B f Idaho (IRE) - Stein Castle (IRE) Paul O’Brien J
O Mrs Annis Garfield Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T
Br Gr f Moises Has (FR) - Saintejoie (FR) Gavin Sheehan J
O Mrs Julien Turner & Mr Andrew Merriam Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B G. Garcon, J. Garcon & I. Garcon Brown & Brown S TIMEFORMVIEWMoisesHasfilly.Half-sistertouseful17f-3mhurdlewinnerSaintDavyandFrench21/4mchasewinner SaintSymphonie.Dam21/4mhurdle/chasewinnerinFrance.Newcomersfromyardoftenfancied. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 FALCONELLA (GB) (-)
11-0
Br B f Falco (USA) - Bella (FR) Kielan Woods J
O Adams & Peel Racing Syndicate David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T
B Peel Bloodstock Pragnell S TIMEFORMVIEWFalcofilly.Half-sistertodualbumperwinner/fairlyusefulhurdlerMoonChimeandfairhurdlerTheResdev Tyke,stays19f Bredforthejobandmustmeritconsiderationstartingoutinatonguestrap TFRHHHII BHA-
6 GEORGIE TOO (IRE) (-)
11-0
Br B f Order of St George (IRE) - Mile From The Moon (IRE) Tom Bellamy J
O Mr & Mrs Christopher Harris Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Caroline & Chris Berry Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWOrderofStGeorgefilly.Half-sistertobumperwinnerLindaMoon.Dam,unraced,closelyrelatedtousefulhurdler/smartchaser(stayed31/4m)TheDutchman outoffairhurdler/chaser(23/4m-3mwinner)ShivermetimberPlentytolikeonpaperandappearsstablefirststringonjockeybookings. TFRHHHHH BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 15 2025: RIDE LIKE A GIRL (FR) 4 11 0 Gavin Sheehan 9-2 (Jamie Snowden) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 5.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 St Marys Wantage (IRE), 13-2 MerryWood (FR), 7-1 Georgie Too (IRE), 9-1 It Takes Two (GB), 12-1 Chocolate Cosmos (GB), 14-1 Donwell Abbey (IRE), Falconella (GB), Milly Ocean (IRE), 16-1 Endellion (FR), Orixa (GB), 18-1 Look This Way (GB), 22-1 Jukella (IRE), 33-1 Lissahane Lass (GB), 66-1 Golden Sanjida (GB), 200-1 Potters Honour (GB)
An interesting bumper in which the market will likely offer up plenty of clues. GEORGIE TOO has an attractive pedigree and is taken to continue the good run of the stable with its bumper horses in making a winning start. St Marys Wantage is another newcomer to note being out of a bumper winner, while Merry Wood was value for extra when winning her completed start in France and is open to improvement for her new yard
First Race 2.15 - THE WEATHERBYS GENERAL STUD BOOK NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3564 to the winning horse The second to receive £1640, the third £820, the fourth £410 and the fifth £204. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, March 12th and pay £33 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 16th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after March 7th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize & Measures Pie will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 11 entries at £33. - Closed March 12th, 2026. Owners Prize Money.Winner£2726; Second £1363;Third £682; Fourth £341; Fifth £170. (PenaltyValue £3564.67)
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.45 - THE WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5148 to the winning horse The second to receive £2369, the third £1184 and the fourth £592. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions) Enter by noon, March 12th and pay £48 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 16th. Penalties, after March 7th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb Weatherbys has generously sponsored this race A memento provided by Huntingdon Racecourse will be presented to the winning owner A cash prize & Measures Pie will be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 8 entries at £48. - Closed March 12th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3938; Second £1969; Third £985; Fourth £492. (PenaltyValue £5148.97) Weights lowered 4lb.
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.15 - THE WEATHERBYS DIGITAL SOLUTIONS MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only Enter by noon, March 12th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 16th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Weatherbys has generously sponsored this race A memento provided by Huntingdon Racecourse will be presented to the winning owner A cash prize & Measures Pie will be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 12 entries at £50 - Closed March 12th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (PenaltyValue £5281)
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.45 -THEWEATHERBYS DESIGN &PRINTNOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, March 12th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 16th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Weatherbys has generously sponsored this race A memento provided by Huntingdon Racecourse will be presented to the winning owner A cash prize & measures Pie will be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 15 entries at £50 - Closed March 12th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (PenaltyValue £5281)
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.15 - THE WEATHERBYS EPASSPORT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3828 to the winning horse The second to receive £1761, the third £880, the fourth £440 and the fifth £219 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, March 12th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 16th. Penalties, after March 7th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb Weatherbys has generously sponsored this race Amemento provided by Huntingdon Racecourse will be presented to the winning owner A cash prize & Measures Pie will be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 14 entries at £36. - Closed March 12th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2928; Second £1464; Third £732; Fourth £366; Fifth £183. (PenaltyValue £3828.72) Weights lowered 8lb
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.45 - THE weatherbysshop.co.uk HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3828 to the winning horse The second to receive £1761, the third £880, the fourth £440 and the fifth £219 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, March 12th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 16th. Penalties, after March 7th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb Weatherbys has generously sponsored this race A memento provided by Huntingdon Racecourse will be presented to the winning owner A cash prize & Measures Pie will be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 10 entries at £36. - Closed March 12th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2928; Second £1464; Third £732; Fourth £366; Fifth £183. (Penalty Value £3828.72) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.15 - THE WEATHERBYS SCIENTIFIC FILLIES’ “JUNIOR” NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2112 to the winning horse The second to receive £972, the third £486, the fourth £243 and the fifth £121. for four yrs old fillies only, which have not won a Junior National Hunt Hurdle race, or an Irish Academy Hurdle race and which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except Junior National Hunt Hurdle races, Irish Academy Hurdle races, National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, March 12th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 16th. Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race Weatherbys has generously sponsored this race A memento will be presented to the winning owner A cash prize & Measures Pie will be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 19 entries at £20 - Closed March 12th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1616; Second £808; Third £404; Fourth £202; Fifth £101. (PenaltyValue £2112.40)
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
2026 FIXTURES
FRI 09 JAN CHATTERIS FEN RACEDAY
THU 22 JAN AFTERNOON RACING
THU 05 FEB SIDNEY BANKS & LADY PROTECTRESS RACEDAY
THU 19 FEB AFTERNOON RACING
SUN 01 MAR JOHN BIGG 'OXO' RACEDAY
WED 11 MAR CHELTENHAM FROM AFAR RACEDAY
WED 18 MAR AFTERNOON RACING
SAT 04 APR COUNTRY RACEDAY
THU 07 MAY AFTERNOON RACING
TUE 19 MAY EVENING RACING
MON 25 MAY FAMILY FIXTURE RACEDAY
TUE 06 OCT SEASON OPENER RACEDAY
WED 28 OCT AFTERNOON RACING
SUN 01 NOV COMMUNITY RACEDAY
TUE 10 NOV AGRICULTURAL RACEDAY
SAT 21 NOV BEER FESTIVAL RACEDAY
SUN 06 DEC PETERBOROUGH CHASE RACEDAY
MON 21 DEC FESTIVE FIVER RACEDAY
*All fixtures & sponsors correct at the time of printing
