15:45 Huntingdon

Thursday 25 January 2024

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Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 15:46 | Winning time: 6m 26.22s

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Selected odds by:

Chantry House^p⁴⁷

Age: 10| Weight: 12-0| J: James Bowen| T: N J Henderson| OR: 145| D

6/1

High-class chaser at his best. Lost his way over fences in more recent times but took a step back in the right direction when third of 15 in 3m Cheltenham handicap hurdle on his reappearance. Not seen to best effect at Sandown next time, so still one to bear in mind.

Form: 1P/UF-37

Itchy Feet⁶³

Age: 10| Weight: 11-10| J: Brendan Powell| T: O Murphy| OR: 141| CD

12/1

Won 5-runner handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (23.1f, soft, 7/2) 63 days ago, kept up to work. Still on a fair mark and deserves respect bidding to land this for the second year running.

Form: 1200-P1

Hillview⁷⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-1| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: G Hanmer| OR: 132

66/1

Five-time winner over hurdles but was well below form back from 6 months off at Aintree 75 days ago. Needs to leave that behind.

Form: 224-298

Steal A March^p²⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 10-13| J: H Cobden| T: N J Henderson| OR: 130| D

14/1

Better than ever in 2022, signing off with victory at Wincanton in December of that year. Returned from a 12-month absence with a tame display at Newbury subsequently, though.

Form: 2/2121-5

White Rhino⁴¹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-12| J: Henry Brooke| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero| OR: 129

11/4

Much improved since handicapping and took his form to a new level once more with a battling success in a good 3m contest at Cheltenham last time. Can go on progressing and makes most appeal.

Form: 112-121

Come On Teddy²⁴

Age: 10| Weight: 10-12| J: J J Burke| T: T R George| OR: 129

18/1

Fine third in the Pertemps Final off 2 lb higher at the 2021 Cheltenham Festival. Also useful over fences in 2021/22 season but comfortably held in a pair of Cheltenham handicap hurdles since returning from a long absence. Needs to prove he's still the force of old.

Form: 152P/68

Storm Nelson³³

Age: 11| Weight: 10-11| J: Charlie Maggs⁽⁷⁾| T: Olly Williams| OR: 128| D

150/1

Won 5 of his 8 starts during a very good spell with Sandy Thomson but hasn't offered anything for current yard.

Form: 2/110-P6

Risk And Roll^p⁴⁰

Age: 10| Weight: 10-8| J: Tabitha Worsley⁽³⁾| T: H J Evans| OR: 125| CD

22/1

Tricky customer but well capable on his day (won this in 2022) and didn't shape too badly over inadequate trip at Hereford 40 days ago. Return to this distance should see him in a better light.

Form: 93-6193

My Bobby Dazzler²⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 10-7| J: Alex Edwards| T: Mrs M Rowley| OR: 124| D

11/2

Dug deep when making a successful start over fences at Worcester in June. Plenty of decent hurdles form to his name, including when runner-up at Cheltenham last time. Should give another good account.

Form: 4-31842

Loup De Maulde^t1²⁸¹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-6| J: Toby Wynne⁽³⁾| T: R L Llewellyn| OR: 123| CD

13/2

Tough and reliable customer who did well last year. Returns in first-time tongue tie needing another career best but stable is in good order. Wouldn't dismiss.

Form: 112147-

Beachcomber³⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 10-3| J: Mr Anthony O'Neill⁽⁷⁾| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 120| BF| CD

4/1

Impressive when landing second of 3 starts in bumpers and fair form when landing a Huntingdon maiden hurdle (25f) in November. Pulled up at Catterick next time but shouldn't be ruled out after more of a break.

Form: 0-5P41P

Classic Concorde^p²⁹

Age: 11| Weight: 10-2| J: C Brace| T: D Brace| OR: 119| D

16/1

Into the veteran stage of his career but absolutely thriving at present, notching his fifth win from his last 6 starts when landing an 8-runner handicap hurdle at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy) 29 days ago. This race is stronger still but he's hard to rule out despite 9 lb rise.

Form: 111411

Edison Kent^v1³⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 10-2| J: Lily Pinchin| T: James Owen| OR: 117

28/1

Latest win in hurdle at Fakenham in December. 4/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Fontwell (26f, soft) 30 days ago, pulled up 3 out. Switches from chase to hurdles. Visor on 1st time. Others make more appeal.

Form: 24431P

Non-Runners

Pounding Poet³⁰

Weight: 10-10| Age: 8

T: T Lacey J: Non Runner

Forecasts

White Rhino (11/4), Beachcomber (4/1), My Bobby Dazzler (11/2), Chantry House (6/1), Loup De Maulde (13/2), Itchy Feet (12/1), Steal A March (14/1), Classic Concorde (16/1), Pounding Poet (16/1), Come On Teddy (18/1), Risk And Roll (22/1), Edison Kent (28/1), Hillview (66/1), Storm Nelson (150/1)

WHITE RHINO has been highly progressive since switched to handicaps and he looks the one to be with on the back of a gutsy success at Cheltenham. My Bobby Dazzler ran a cracker at the same track last time, so he's respected, while there's plenty to like about the thriving Classic Concorde's chances.