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HUNTINGDON
2 January 2025
Annual Badges On Sale Now Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 4f 145y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 4
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Sunny
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
2nd here (2m4f) and at Uttoxeter before he won easily at 10-11 in a claimer at Ludlow
4/2-21
Age: 10
Weight: 11-7
OR: 122
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 24 | Lud Ludlow | 16f GS | 4NvClH | 12-0 | 1/7 | Global Esteem (4L) | 10/11F | 123 | 118 |
| 16 Nov 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f Gd | 4MdH | 11-4 | 2/6 | Kingston Pride (3¼L) | 11/2 | - | 114 |
| 17 Mar 24 | Hun Huntingdon | 19.5f Sft | 4MdH | 11-7 | 2/15 | Roccovango (3L) | 15/2 | - | 109 |
| 19 May 22 | Tip Tipperary | 16f Gd | NHF | 11-11 | 4/13 | A Dream To Share (24L) | 12/1 | - | 103 |
| 3 May 22 | Bal Ballinrobe | 17f Gd | NHF | 11-9 | 1/14 | Can't Beat History (7L) | 11/2 | - | 113 |
| 17 Apr 22 | Cor Cork | 19f Hy | NHF | 11-7 | 4/14 | Hartur d'Arc (6L) | 20/1 | - | 106 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
1-2 for easy win at Leicester (2m4f, heavy) but the form probably gives him a fine chance
10-21
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 123
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 24 | Lei Leicester | 20.5f Hy | 4MdH | 11-4 t | 1/9 | Sole Solution (14L) | 1/2F | - | 125 |
| 31 Oct 24 | Str Stratford | 16.5f GS | 3NvH | 11-0 t1 | 2/14 | Mythical Moon (1¼L) | 11/10F | - | 112 |
| 13 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Sft | NHFG1 | 11-7 | 17/19 | Jasmin De Vaux (44L) | 33/1 | 121 | 93 |
| 3 Feb 24 | San Sandown | 16f GS | 2NHF | 11-4 | 1/8 | Juby Ball (2¾L) | 13/8F | - | 112 |
Second in a Taunton bumper and comparable form on latest start; others have done much more
42-97
Age: 7
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Sft | 4MdH | 11-4 | 7/14 | Give Me A Boom (13½L) | 200/1 | - | 89 |
| 25 Nov 24 | Kem Kempton | 16f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 | 9/11 | Miami Magic (68L) | 125/1 | - | 54 |
| 11 Apr 24 | Tau Taunton | 16.5f Sft | 5MdNHF | 11-4 | 2/8 | Came From Nowhere (7½L) | 150/1 | - | 90 |
| 21 Feb 24 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f Sft | 5NHF | 11-2 | 4/7 | Monty Bodkin (30L) | 125/1 | - | 75 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 10 wins from 37 in the last 14 days (27%)
Irish maiden point winner; came up short in two bumpers and 2m4f Leicester maiden hurdle
44-U
Age: 6
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: 45
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 24 | Lei Leicester | 20.5f GS | 3MdH | 10-13 | UR/12 | Woodland Park () | 9/1 | - | 100 |
| 10 Apr 24 | Mar Market Rasen | 16.5f GS | 5NHF | 10-9 | 4/10 | Woodland Park (9½L) | 4/1 | - | 96 |
| 28 Jan 24 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f Gd | 5NHF | 10-11 | 4/12 | Les's Destiny Star (6½L) | 4/1 | - | 99 |
2
Silver Thorn
T: Emma Lavelle
42-153
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 1
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 25 | Sth Southwell | 24.5f Sft | 3NvH | 11-6 | 3/6 | Moon Rocket (17½L) | 7/2 | - | - |
| 30 Nov 24 | Nby Newbury | 20.5f GS | 3NvH | 11-6 | 5/6 | The New Lion (14½L) | 28/1 | - | 118 |
| 19 Oct 24 | Str Stratford | 22f Hy | 4MdH | 11-4 | 1/7 | Carrig Kate (3¾L) | 9/4F | - | 118 |
| 1 Apr 24 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 11-3 | 2/12 | Country Mile (4¼L) | 12/1 | - | 103 |
| 28 Jan 24 | Fon Fontwell | 17.5f Sft | 5NHF | 11-4 | 4/12 | Tom Doniphon (4¾L) | 11/4 | - | 92 |
Verdict
This is probably all set for SIXMILEBRIDGE to win again, following a 14l success at Leicester. The clear second choice is Land Afar.
Sixmilebridge
Betting Forecast:
8/13 Sixmilebridge,
11/4 Land Afar,
11/2 Silver Thorn,
10/1 Western Harmony,
66/1 Tarbuck
Relevant Tips
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