Huntingdon Racecourse - Friday 11th April

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FRIDAY 11 APRIL 2025

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Welcometo Huntingdon Racecourse

We are delighted to welcome you to Huntingdon Racecourse for this additional fixture. It’s a privilege to host this evenings six race card and to have supported our colleagues at Exeter Racecourse following the transfer of their fixture to us.

We also extend our thanks to the BHA for entrusting us with this opportunity to host an additional fixture. A special thanks to our dedicated grounds team, who have worked tirelessly to ensure the course is in great condition on such short notice, and to the team from Warwick Racecourse for their invaluable support this evening.

This racecard contains all the information you need for your visit. For details on future fixtures, please scan the QR code below. We greatly appreciate your continued support and hope you enjoy your time with us.

Here’s to an exciting evening of top-class racing and a fantastic atmosphere.

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CONTACT INFO

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RACECARD EXPLAINED

NOTCH (FR) (29) 1/310P-1 D

B g Poliglote - Topira (FR)

Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Haras Des Sablonnets & Dr Vet B. Gabeur Ptarmigan Media Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-classchaseronhisdayandproducedagutsyefforttomakeawinningreappearance overhurdlesatAintreelastmonth.Shouldbespotonnow,soallsetforaboldbid.

1. FORM EXPERTVIEW

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)

BETTING EXPLAINED

Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number

Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.

‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.

‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.

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:

Stewards

RACEDAY OFFICIALS

Race Conditions can be found on page 19

Guy Upton (Chief Steward)

Caroline Robinson (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Daniel Andrews, Ali Galliers-Pratt, Tom O’Brien

Starters

William Jardine

Kieran O’Shea

Judge

Nick Bostock

Clerk of the Scales

Jeremy Lind

Veterinary Officer

Graham Potts

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

Sam Davis

Julie Lingham

Karen West

Medical Officers

Dr Ross Worthington (SRMO)

Dr Duncan Peacock (RMO)

Dr Gavin Nicol (RMO)

Nurse

Medicare

Ambulances

Medicare

Physio

Ross Hollinworth

Betting Ring Manager

Sarah Woodborne

Commentator

John Blance

Veterinary Surgeons

Fellowes Farm Equine Clinic

Chairman

Nick Wright

Committee

Steve Elsom

Mark Myers

Jane Wallace

Marcia Gibbs

Bobby Jackson

General Manager

Daniel Craggs

Clerk of the Course

Nessie Chanter

Catering Manager

Allan Porter

Head Groundsman

Chris Sykes

Stable Yard Manager

Katie Margarson

Farrier

Joe Traynor

Safeguarding Lead

Daniel Craggs

Deputy Safeguarding Lead

Sharon Hodgins

Raceday Photographer

Francesca Altoft

Horse Ambulance

Julian Williams

Recovery Vehicle

Newmarket Estates Team

AFO

Sue Carlisle

for maiden four yrs old and upwards, x Total prize fund £7000

Owners Prize Money 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (PenaltyValue £3696.70)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien

(35 wins from 141 runners, 25%) runsWHATSYOURPROBLEM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (4 wins from 30 runners, 13%) runs WHATSYOURPROBLEM LONGESTTRAVELLERS: WHATSYOURPROBLEM trained by F O’Brien & ROCHESTER BRINKS trained by M Keighley - both Cheltenham, 110 miles.

1 BONGO MAN (GB) (30) 6-5 5 11-4

Br B g Jack Hobbs - Miss Tongabezi James Bowen J

O The JGF Racing Club Billy Aprahamian, Towcester T

B Paul Webber Racing & Overbury Stallions TIMEFORMVIEWBredtoneedtimeanddistancebutdidshowmorethanondebutinabumperforPaulWebberwhenfifth of11onhurdlesbowoverC&Damonthlater.Shouldhavemoretooffer

2 MISTERODDSOCKS (IRE) (33) 5-300 5 11-4

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Fairy Hill (IRE)

Jack Quinlan J

O Jopla Racing Ben Case, Banbury T

B Frank Motherway David Andrews Construction Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW€125,000WalkInTheParkgeldingfromthefamilyofsmarthurdler/top-classchaserBellshill.Free-goingsort inbumpersanddidn’treallytaketohurdlingatthefirstattemptlastmonth.Hood/tonguetieleftoff

3 ROCHESTER BRINKS

Br B g Mahler - Bonmahon (IRE)

O The Snapper Partnership

(IRE) (111) P-r00

6 11-4

Daire McConville (7) J

Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T

B Mr Edward Collins FBC Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORMVIEWPulledupsolestartinIrishpointsandtooheadstrongtoshowanythingsofar.

4 WHATSYOURPROBLEM (IRE) (14) 343425 BF 7 11-4

Br Ch g Well Chosen - Whatareyousaying (IRE)

BHA-

Jonathan Burke J

O Mark & Liz Thomas Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B John Dunford (Jnr)

TIMEFORMVIEWSetsclearstandardonbraceofin-frameeffortsatSouthwellinFebruary/March,includinginhandicapcompany. DisappointingatFontwellafortnightagobutthislooksagreatopening.

TFRHHHHH BHA107

5 VERA HOBBS (GB) (34) 060 5 10-11

Br B m Jack Hobbs - Luz de La Vida

MrJack Andrews (3) J

O Mr T. Ellis Tom Ellis, Rugby T

B P Balding

TIMEFORMVIEWBumpereffortsnotdevoidofpromiseaheadofthishurdlesdebut.Pedigreealsooffershopesoshe’sof someinterestinreceiptofweight. TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR Hood worn by No 3.

Stewards Note:

WHATSYOURPROBLEM: Following its run on 28/3/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped right-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 8-15 Whatsyourproblem (IRE), 3-1 Bongo Man (GB), 14-1 Vera Hobbs (GB), 16-1 Misteroddsocks (IRE), 66-1 Rochester Brinks (IRE)

WHATSYOURPROBLEM has to bounce back from a poor effort at Fontwell but this race does provide the perfect opportunity for him to do so Bongo Man is the obvious forecast call, though Vera Hobbs isn’t a forlorn hope on hurdles debut.

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LEADING JOCKEYS &TRAINERS

AT HUNTINGDON RACECOURSE - 2024-25 SEASON

LEADING JOCKEYS

1st - Sean Bowen

2nd - Gavin Sheehan

3rd - Nico de Boinville

LEADING TRAINERS

1st - James Owen

2nd - Olly Murphy

3rd - Fergal O’Brien

STANDINGS CORRECTAS OF 11/04/2025

20 CLUB

WETHANKTHEFOLLOWINGFORTHEIRGENEROUSSUPPORT

YOU MUST BE 18 OR OVER TO PLACE A BET

You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet. If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted.

SECOND RACE

RACE (CLASS 5)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6250

Owners Prize Money 1st £2524, 2nd £1262, 3rd £631, 4th £316, 5th £157 (PenaltyValue £3300.62)

FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N King (9 wins from 72 runners, 12%) runs CUBAN COURT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Aprahamian (2 wins from 4 runners, 50%) runs EL RAYO LONGESTTRAVELLER: GREENWAYS trained by T Symonds, Hentland, 142 miles.

1 EL RAYO (GB) (26) 0-3P5 5 12-0

Br B g Jack Hobbs - Viking Queen

James Bowen J

O The Jack, Queen, and King Syndicate Billy Aprahamian, Towcester T

B Paul Webber Racing & Overbury Stallions

TIMEFORMVIEWBacktosomethinglikehurdlingdebutformreturnedtobetterconditionslasttime,finishingfifthof8innoviceat MarketRasen(20.6f,good)following13weeksoff Notruledoutifhecanbuildonthatrunnowsenthandicapping. TFRHHHHI BHA99

2 CUBAN COURT (IRE) (23) 301331 CD 7 11-13

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Havana Dancer (IRE)

Jack Quinlan J

O The Bench Neil King, Burderop T

B Edmund Vaughan racehorse-ownership.com S TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhohasimprovedoflateoverhurdles,notoutoftheplacingsinhislast4starts,including2victories,mostrecentlyover C&D23daysagowhenjumpingwelltolanda5-runnerhandicap Thatformlookssolidandhecouldfollowupfroma3lbhighermark. TFRHHHHH BHA98

3 CALLI BLACK (IRE) (83) 20-604P 7 11-8

Br B or Br m Califet (FR) - Lady Rhinestone (IRE)

James Davies J

O Miss E. J. Tanner David Weston, West Overton T

B S. L. Rodwell Flintstone Bloodstock S

TIMEFORMVIEWFailedtobuildonearlierpromiseonhishandicapbowwhenpulledupatTaunton(23.9f,goodtosoft) inJanuary Hasabittofindreturningfromabreakfollowingbreathingsurgery TFRHHHII BHA93

4 GLENVANGO (IRE) (20) 6-600P 6 11-0

Br B g Ocovango - Reseda (GER)

O Bostock Dunlevy McGuinness Bradshaw

Charlie Todd J

Sam Allwood, Whitchurch T

B S. J. Murphy Allwood Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEWSignsofabilityinqualifyinghurdlerunsbuteasytobackandfarednobetteronhandicapdebut.Seemedto gobeamisswhenpulled-upatBangorlastmonth.Questionstoanswerinfirst-timecheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA85

5 GREENWAYS (IRE) (30) 1343P3 6 10-13

Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Terme Cay (USA)

O Mr Thomas R. Symonds

Ben Poste J

Tom Symonds, Hentland T

B Burgage Stud Gun Dog Gin Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWJustifiedsupportmakingyarddebutwhenreadilyscoringinhandicaphurdleatHereford(21.7f)inNovemberandhasreproduced thatformtwicesubsequentlyoverhurdles,latestwhencreditablethirdof7inahandicapatthisvenue(20.6f) Solidclaims. TFRHHHHI BHA84

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 3.

Probable S.P’s: 5-6 Cuban Court (IRE), 3-1 Greenways (IRE), 6-1 El Rayo (GB), 12-1 Calli Black (IRE), 40-1 Glenvango (IRE)

Thriving of late, recent C&D winner CUBAN COURT can defy a 3lb rise and record his third win in 5 starts Greenways has solid claims having bounced straight back to form returned to hurdles last time, while El Rayo is an interesting contender on handicap debut.

RESULTS

HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000

Owners Prize Money 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (PenaltyValue £3696.70)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (16 wins from 94 runners, 17%) runs MONTANA GOLDEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (6 wins from 35 runners, 17%) runs MONTANA GOLDEN

WEIGHTWATCHER: JACK THE SAVAGE won off a handicap mark of 103, his rating is now down 5lb to 98.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: GOOD BYE trained by S Ender, Malton, 156 miles.

1 KAZONTHERAZZ (GB) (23) 0530D3 9 12-0

Br B m Kayf Tara - Giovanna Daire McConville (7) J

O Martin Keighley Racing Club

Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T

B Mrs S. C. Welch & Mr R. Phillips FBC Manby Bowdler S TIMEFORMVIEWSixteenrunssincelastwinin2021butnotdisgracedinfirst-timecheekpieces(leftoffhere)whenthirdin5-runner handicapatHaydock(21.2f,goodtofirm)23daysago Stepbackupintripshouldsuitandmeritsconsideration. TFRHHHHI BHA100

2 JACK THE

SAVAGE

(GB) (11) 442423 C 8 11-12

Br B g Passing Glance - Catching Zeds

O M White J Frampton L Horsfall

Mr Sean O’Connor (7) J

Laura Horsfall, Towcester T

B Harris & Ford Ltd Abacus Securities Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWRemainswithjustthe1winoverhurdles(whichcameatthisvenue)butisprovingconsistent,finishingacreditablethirdof6 atWincanton(21.4f)onmostrecentouting,andseemssuretobeonthepremisesagainifseeingoutthelongertrip TFRHHHHI BHA98(-1)

3

THE WISE

TRAVELLER

(IRE) (8) 260044 CD 9 11-7

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Butterfly Betty (IRE)

Jamie Gambin (10) J

O Yen Hall Farm Racing Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T

B Mr Nigel Peters Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.Failedtocomeonforrecentrunwhenonlyfourthof5atSedgefield(27f)lastweekbutistoo wellhandicappedtoignoreandboastsanexcellentcourserecord TFRHHHHH BHA93(-2)

4 MONTANA GOLDEN (IRE) (78) 25P600 6 11-0

Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Havana Dancer (IRE)

James Bowen J

O Mr P. Hickey Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Edmund Vaughan Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingstarttohiscareerwhensecondinaWorcesterbumperlastsummer.Hasn’tcomeclosetomatchingthatlevelin4startsoverhurdlesbutwasn’t seentobesteffect(shortofroomafter4out)onhandicapdebutatWetherbyonmostrecentoutingandisworthanotherchanceupintrip TFRHHHII BHA86

5 GOOD BYE (GER) (24) P0646F

Br Ch g Tertullian (USA) - Guantana (GER)

10 10-12

Philip Armson (3) J

O Mr Liam Murray Sara Ender, Malton T

B Stall Ullmann Yorkshire Equine Salt Therapy S

TIMEFORMVIEWProvedamodelofconsistencyduring2022/23campaignbutdidn’tcutmuchicelasttermandisbecomingincreasingly temperamental,alreadygivenafewworryingsignspriortodepartingatWetherbyonmostrecentouting. TFRHHHII BHA84

6 WEARAPINKRIBBON (IRE) (19)

556015 CD 9 10-4

Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Pink Hat (IRE) Liam Harrison J

O S W Racing Max Comley, Naunton T

B Mrs J. M. Mullins TIMEFORMVIEWEndedalosingrunofmorethan4yearswhenstrikingoverC&DonyarddebutinMarch.However,ranno sortofraceatExeter3weekslater.Cheekpiecesbackon.

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

TFRHHHII BHA76

2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR

Blinkers worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 6.

ProbableS.P’s: 5-2JackThe Savage (GB), 3-1 Kazontherazz (GB), 5-1The WiseTraveller(IRE), 7-1 Good Bye (GER), 15-2 Wearapinkribbon (IRE), 10-1 Montana Golden (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

THE WISE TRAVELLER failed to come on for his recent run when beating only one home in a small-field handicap at Sedgefield last week, but he’s too well handicapped to ignore and a return to his favoured track could see him revive. Jack The Savage is proving consistent and seems sure to on the premises once more if seeing out the longer trip, with Kazontherazz also feared.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THE WISE TRAVELLER (IRE) 2.JACK THE SAVAGE 3.KAZONTHERAZZ

FOURTH RACE

(CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758. (PenaltyValue £7921.50)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (25 wins from 120 runners, 21%) runs THE WOLF TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (7 wins from 20 runners, 35%) runs THE WOLF

WEIGHTWATCHER: HYSTERY BERE won off a handicap mark of 123, his rating is now down 5lb to 118.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: STATUARIO trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 276 miles.

1 STATUARIO (GB) (27) 305400 D 10 12-0

Br B g Helmet (AUS) - Cat Hunter James Bowen J

O Mrs N. Unsworth Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest T

B Mr David Cohen Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWEnhancedhisgoodrecordatPerthwhenlandingbraceofhandicapchasesinitiallythisseason.GoodthirdinSummerPlatebefore somemixeddisplaysbutheoughttobesharperforarecentspin(firstrunfor3months)overhurdlesatUttoxeter4weeksago

2 THE WOLF (FR) (13) 211422 CD 11 12-0

Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Ges (FR)

Robert Dunne J

O PremierPlastering(UK)Limited&TheMurphy’s Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Mme Olivia Goupil Motaclan S TIMEFORMVIEWNotstraightforwardbutinfineforminNovemberwhentakingsmall-fieldhandicapsoverC&D/LeicesterBelowbestatCarlisleinFebruary butbacktoforminchangeofheadgear,findingonlyonetoogoodoneachofhislast2startsatupto3m.Entitledtobethereabouts. TFRHHHHI BHA130

3 HURRICANE BAY (GB) (34) 1P2/6-P6 9 11-6

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Another Storm Tom Cannon J

O The Hanseatic League Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T

B D. A. Wales Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S

TIMEFORMVIEWDualhurdleswinnerin2022/23butlightlyracedsinceandyettogetnearthatleveloverfences,includingin2startssincereturning fromalengthyabsencethisyear Markedstepbackupintrip/applicationofcheekpiecesneedstohaveapositiveeffectnow. TFRHHIII BHA122

4 HYSTERY

BERE

(FR) (99) 3P3522

8 11-2

Br B g Pedro The Great (USA) - Mysteryonthebounty (USA) Jordan Nailor J

O Lady Gibbings Tom Symonds, Hentland T

B S.N.C. Regnier & San Gabriel Inv. Inc. Gun Dog Gin Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdle/chasewinnerwhohasfoundonlyonetoogoodoneachofhislast2starts,bumpingintoarejuvenated rivalforthelatestoverC&DinJanuary Blinkersbackoninplaceofvisorandhe’sofinterestkepttothistrip TFRHHHHH BHA118

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3. Blinkers worn by No 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 2.

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Hystery Bere (FR), 7-4 The Wolf (FR), 8-1 Statuario (GB), 10-1 Hurricane Bay (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

HYSTERY BERE found only a rejuvenated, dual subsequent scorer too strong on his first crack at this trip over C&D in January and he’s fancied to make his presence felt again having been nudged up 2lb on the back of that. The Wolf similarly arrives in form and is feared. Statuario can also be expected to fare better returned to the larger obstacles.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HYSTERY BERE (FR) 2.THE WOLF (FR) 3.STATUARIO

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STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7250

Owners Prize Money 1st £2928, 2nd £1464, 3rd £732, 4th £366, 5th £183. (PenaltyValue £3828.72)Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (20 wins from 121 runners, 17%) runs SANGIOVESE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Hobbs & J White (1 win from 11 runners, 9%) runs GETUPEARLY LONGESTTRAVELLER: GETUPEARLY trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 209 miles.

FIFTH RACE

1 SANGIOVESE (GB) (14) 122-053 6 12-0

Br B g Champs Elysees - Flute Bowl

Tom Cannon J

O Chris Stedman Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Mr C. E. Stedman KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWWinnerofnovice handicap hurdle at Southwell lastJanuaryand stepped up on low-keychase debutwhenthird in 10-runnercontest at Fontwell (21.6f,good)afortnightago,albeithiscustomarylazystreakwasagaininevidence.Onagoodmarkandstrongclaimsgrantedareproductionofthat. TFRHHHHI BHA95

2 MICRO MILLIONS (IRE) (15) P0P245 D 7 11-10

Br B g Milan - On The Tear (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Jim Tew

B John & Miriam Murphy

Sheila Lewis, Brecon T

TIMEFORMVIEWWonanIrishpointandmadetheframe3timesoverhurdlesforDanSkeltonlastterm.Yettotroublethe judgefollowinghalf-a-dozenappearancesinthissphereandit’sprobablybesttolookelsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA91

3 GRAND SABRE (GB) (50) 0/60-0PP 6 11-0

Br B g Dartmouth - Unika La Reconce (FR) James Davies J

O Mr Graeme Brooks Nick Gifford, Findon T

B Dr Bryan Mayoh Avtrade Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Only minor promise in a couple of bumpers and will need to leave his hurdles form well behind now switchedtofencesifhe’stomakeanimpact. TFRHIIII BHA81

4 THE WHISTLE BLOWER (IRE) (341) 1/P433-P D 10 11-0

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Terre Haute (IRE)

O Mr J. B. Wallwin

B Denis Duggan

Mr Paddy Barlow (7) J

Jonathan Barlow, Cropwell Bishop T

TIMEFORMVIEWFive-timewinnerbetweentheflagsandpostedbestefforttodateunderRuleswhenfourthina7-runnerhunteratLeicester lastFebruary Wouldn’tneedtoimprovetoomuchonthatinordertoplayaleadingroleonthishandicapdebut. TFRHHHII BHA81

5 GETUPEARLY (GB) (25) 22U355 D BF 8 10-13

Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Come The Dawn Sean Houlihan J

O The Philip Hobbs Racing Partnership Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Richard & Caroline Mathias Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerbutremainsamaidenunderRulesafter17runs.WouldhaveaseriouschanceifabletoreproduceformakintohisplacedeffortsatFontwell andthisC&Dduringtheautumnwhen8lbhigherintheweights.Perhapsthecheekpieceshesportsforthefirsttimewillhaveapositiveeffect. TFRHHHHH BHA80

6 ONE

MAN PARTY

(FR) (15) P-66206

8 10-7

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Ahdaaf (USA) Ciaran Gethings J

O Simon Hunt & Jack Hunt David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T

B Mr Eric Lemaitre Winvic Construction Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenonbalanceandhefailedtocompleteonsolepreviousstartinthisspherebackinAugust2023. TFRHHIII BHA74

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Blinkers worn by No 1, 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.

Stewards Note:

GRAND SABRE: Following its run on 20/2/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Getupearly (GB), 2-1 Sangiovese (GB), 11-2 The Whistle Blower (IRE), 12-1 Micro Millions (IRE), 16-1 One Man Party (FR), 28-1 Grand Sabre (GB)

If the addition of cheekpieces has the desired effect GETUPEARLY will surely go close, now 8lb below the mark off which he found just one too good in a couple of handicap chases during the autumn. Sangiovese is not one to rely on but if he backs up his latest effort he will be a threat, while The Whistle Blower is also accorded respect now pitched into a handicap TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

PLAY SMARTER

BOOKYOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY ATHUNTINGDON OPEN NATIONAL HUNTFLATRACE (CLASS 5) (CATEGORY1 ELIMINATION) (GBB RACE)

for four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £4000

Owners Prize Money 1st £1669, 2nd £835, 3rd £417, 4th £209 (PenaltyValue £2178.40)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (35 wins from 141 runners, 25%) runs HAVEFUNONTHERUN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (4 wins from 30 runners, 13%) runs HAVEFUNONTHERUN LONGESTTRAVELLER: LEONIDASS trained by N Gifford, Findon, 120 miles.

1 GLANCE AT MIDNIGHT (GB) (77) 05 5 11-3

Br B g Passing Glance - Call Me A Legend

Shane Quinlan (3) J

O Mr Andrew J. Martin Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton T

B Pitchall Stud Andy Martin Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWBrotherto numerous winners. Stifftask in listed bumperon debut but offered more when fifth of16 atDoncasterinJanuary Probablyvulnerableunlesssteppingupagain. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 HAVEFUNONTHERUN (IRE) (-) 5 11-3

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Rebel Yeats (IRE)

Jonathan Burke J

O Paul & Clare Rooney Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Cathal Ennis BresBet S TIMEFORMVIEW€72,000DoctorDinogelding.Dam(c125/h120),2m-21/2mhurdle/chasewinner,closelyrelatedtosmarthurdler/ winningchaser(stayed25f)Mossley.Makesplentyofappealonpaperforayardwhichdoeswellinbumpers. TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 LEONIDASS (IRE) (75) 0P 5 11-3

Br B g Lauro (GER) - Lounaos (FR)

O Nick Gifford Racing Club

James Davies J

Nick Gifford, Findon T

B P. Connell Avtrade Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWNoshowin2bumpersoverthewinter,reportedlysufferingarespiratoryissueonthesecondoccasion. Hasundergonewindsurgerysince. TFRHIIII BHA-

4 LOR EXPRESS (FR) (-)

Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Passing Lore (FR)

O Mr J. Allday

5 11-3

Sam Twiston-Davies J

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Mr Jean-Paul & Mrs Marie-Odile Deshayes BetVictor S TIMEFORMVIEW€50,000It’sGinogelding.Half-brothertofairlyusefulhurdler/chaserPassingWell,stays33f.Makesplenty ofappealonpaper Thestablehasaveryhealthy10-37bumperrecordthisseason.Likelytype. TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 THE BOSS BEAR (IRE) (-)

Br Br g Doyen (IRE) - Tipp On Air (IRE)

O Mark & Maria Adams

B Liam Flannery

5 11-3

Tom Cannon J

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWDoyengelding.Dam(h83)maidenhurdler.Thestablehassomegoodbumperperformerstocomparehim toandmarketconfidencecouldprovehighlysignificant.

6 BROOKLYN CALLIN (IRE) (27)

Br B m Ocovango - Earthshan (IRE)

O The Whispering Angels

10

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5 10-10

James Bowen J

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Ms Linda Twomey Unibet S TIMEFORMVIEW42,000buyafterwinninganIrishpointinNovemberbutwellbeatenonUttoxeterbumperdebut4weeksago. Earlydaysforatopstablebuthardtobeconfidentafterthat.

7 HANS LIPPERSHEY (GB) (-)

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-9

Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Lifeboat Mona Jack Quinlan J

O Lady Jane Grosvenor Ben Case, Banbury T

B Dr Bryan Mayoh David Andrews Construction Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWTelescopegelding.Brothertobumperwinner/fairhurdlerThirtyfourThirty,stays31/4m.Dam(h134)dualbumper/ 21/2m-23/4mhurdlewinner Makessomepaperappealbutthestableisonly1-46inbumpersinthelast5seasons. TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 3. Stewards Note: LEONIDASS: Following its run on 26/1/2025 it was reported that the horse had a respiratory issue.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4

Havefunontherun (IRE), 11-4 Lor Express (FR), 4-1 The Boss Bear (IRE), 9-1 Brooklyn Callin (IRE), 10-1 Glance At Midnight (GB), 16-1 Hans Lippershey (GB), 80-1 Leonidass (IRE)

This will likely go to a newcomer, with LOR EXPRESS preferred to Havefunontherun and The Boss Bear before any betting clues are known.

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Anyone trespassing on the track:

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 4.35 - THE PURCHASE HOSPITALITY AT HUNTINGDON RACECOURSE ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for maiden four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race Enter by noon, April 5th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 9th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. 12 entries at £35. - Closed April 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (PenaltyValue £3696.70)

SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 5.05 - THE JOIN THE 20 CLUB AT HUNTINGDON RACECOURSE NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3300 to the winning horse The second to receive £1518, the third £759, the fourth £380 and the fifth £189 for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, April 5th and pay £31 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 9th. Penalties, after March 29th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. 15 entries at £31.Closed April 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2524; Second £1262; Third £631; Fourth £316; Fifth £157. (PenaltyValue £3300.62)

SEE PAGE 9 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 5.38 - THE VISIT HUNTINGDON FOR YOUR NEXT CONFERENCE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for fouryrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, April 5th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 9th. Penalties, after March 29th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. 10 entries at £35 - Closed April 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (PenaltyValue £3696.70)

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 6.08 - THE ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS AT HUNTINGDON RACECOURSE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822 and the fourth £912. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions) £75 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 9th. Penalties, after March 29th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. 6 entries, 1 at £15 and 5 at £75 - Closed April 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758. (PenaltyValue £7921.50)

SEE PAGE 13 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 6.38 - THE BUY GENERAL ADMISSION IN ADVANCE NOVICES’ 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 novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, April 5th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 9th. Penalties, after March 29th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb 9 entries at £36. - Closed April 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2928; Second £1464; Third £732; Fourth £366; Fifth £183. (PenaltyValue £3828.72) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 7.08 -THE BOOKYOUR CHRISTMAS PARTYATHUNTINGDON OPEN NATIONALHUNTFLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2178 to the winning horse The second to receive £1003, the third £501 and the fourth £251. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, April 5th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 9th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 15 entries at £20 - Closed April 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1669; Second £835; Third £417; Fourth £209 (PenaltyValue £2178.40)

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

2025 FIXTURES

Thursday 2 January

Friday 10 January

Thursday 23 January

Thursday 6 February

Thursday 20 February

Sunday 2 March

Wednesday 12 March

Wednesday 19 March

Afternoon Racing

Chatteris Fen Raceday

Pertemps Raceday

Sidney Banks Raceday

Afternoon Racing

Afternoon Racing

Cheltenham Raceday

Afternoon Racing

Saturday 19 April Country Raceday

Thursday 8 May

Afternoon Racing

Tuesday 20 May Evening Racing

Monday 26 May

End of Season Family Extravaganza

Tuesday 7 October Season Opener

Sunday 2 November

Tuesday 11 November

Saturday 22 November

Sunday 7 December

Community Raceday

Afternoon Racing

Beer Festival Raceday

Peterborough Chase Raceday

Monday 22 December Festive Fiver Fixture

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