Huntingdon Race 1 - Pricedup Boosts And Bog Veterans' Hcp Chase
Eight-time winner SHERBORNE (3) scored on two occasions last season at Exeter and Ascot. Second up for this spell following a distant fifth in a higher standard 4800m veterans handicap chase at Ffos Las four weeks back and is expected to show more at the level. Serious player. CHARLES RITZ (2) was a 4000m chase winner last campaign at Southwell. Ended the season with a 5200m handicap chase fifth at Chepstow during April. Could go well fresh. FERN HILL (5) is a previous course and distance winner having landed this race last year. Ticks plenty of boxes. ESCARIA TEN (1) proved a smart chaser over the years. Ended last campaign with a good 14L third in a 4800m cross-country chase at the Punchestown Festival (Ireland) in May. Not out of this.

Jockey: Freddie Keighley
Weight: 77kgs
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Resuming today after seven months. Finished off last campaign 3 of 15 starters at Punchestown May 2 over 4928m, 13 len behind Fountain House with 73kg at $15. First up last campaign 3 of 16 starters at Cheltenham January 24 over 5900m, slow track; 8 len behind Favori De Champdou with 65.5kg at $19. Worth thought on latest form.
Last Starts 192 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 02/05/2026 | 41 | CHSE 5U | $34,460.00 | Punchestown | 4928m | GY | James Best | 73kg | 6:30.10 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/03/2026 | 57 | STPLE HCP 5U | $29,950.00 | Exeter | 6135m | Good | James Best | 71.5kg | 7:54.53 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/16 | 24/01/2026 | 71 | STPLE HCP 5U | $63,520.00 | Cheltenham | 5934m | Soft | James Best | 65.5kg | 8:08.72 | 4-2-3 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $19.00 |
| 0/8 | 14/11/2025 | 20 | STPLE HCP 10U | $72,600.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Soft | Freddie Keighley | 66kg | 5:22.14 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 0/18 | 25/10/2025 | 204 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Good | Freddie Keighley | 65kg | 6:28.38 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $81.00 |
| 15/30 | 04/04/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Aintree | 4241m | Good Soft | James Best | 65kg | 5:23.72 | 10-16-15 | 0 |
| 28.3L | $67.00 |
| 8/16 | 12/03/2025 | 39 | HCP CHSE 5U | $138,380.00 | Cheltenham | 5884m | Good Soft | James Best | 66kg | 8:25.54 | 2-3-8 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/02/2025 | 50 | HCP CHSE 5U | $90,750.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4828m | Heavy | James Best | 73.5kg | 6:41.01 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/15 | 13/12/2024 | 48 | HCP CHSE 5U | $73,800.00 | Cheltenham | 5884m | Soft | James Best | 65.5kg | 8:33.95 | 2-1-4 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $81.00 |
| 0/14 | 26/10/2024 | 192 | STPLE HCP 4U | $190,270.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Good | Daire Mcconville | 67.5kg | 6:18.12 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
| 10/14 | 17/04/2024 | 92 | STPLE HCP 5U | $54,450.00 | Cheltenham | 5230m | Good | Sean Bowen | 76kg | 6:44.07 | 4-6-10 | 0 |
| 22.3L | $81.00 |

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 76kgs
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Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 5 in a small field at Chepstow April 24 over 5200m, 24 len behind Inflexible carrying 72.5kg at $8. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 3.5 len win. Southwell December 14 over 4100m defeating Tedwin Hills with 75.5kg at $7.50. Best form puts him right in this.
Last Starts 200 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 24/04/2026 | 41 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,240.00 | Chepstow | 5230m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 72.5kg | 6:32.10 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/03/2026 | 38 | STPLE HCP 5U | $25,410.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 72.5kg | 5:59.53 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/02/2026 | 52 | STPLE HCP 5U | $29,040.00 | Ludlow | 4023m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 75.5kg | 5:16.70 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 14/12/2025 | 404 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 75.5kg | 5:12.48 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 05/11/2024 | 174 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,600.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 75.5kg | 5:09.00 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 99/11 | 15/05/2024 | 19 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Ffos Las | 5632m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 76kg | 7:08.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/04/2024 | 55 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 6:18.76 | 3-6-6 | 0 |
| 55.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/4 | 02/03/2024 | 35 | HCP NOVCHSE 5U | $56,550.00 | Newbury | 4705m | Heavy | Jonathan Burke | 69kg | 6:19.00 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 33.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/01/2024 | 26 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $72,050.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 65.5kg | 5:20.34 | 3-7-6 | 0 |
| 23.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/01/2024 | 266 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $19,060.00 | Exeter | 3822m | Heavy | Nick Scholfield | 75.5kg | 5:07.51 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/4 | 10/04/2023 | 18 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $20,300.00 | Huntingdon | 3995m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 75.5kg | 5:05.10 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Lorcan Williams
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Fresh up after six months finished fifth of 8 runners at Ffos Las on October 14 over 4800m, on slow going 32 len behind The Boola Boss with 68kg at $11. Previously second-up finished third of 11 starters at Newton Abbot on October 29 2025 over 4200m, 28 len behind Royal Jewel carrying 74.5kg at $13. Key runner who is expected to feature.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 14/10/2026 | 181 | STPLE HCP 10U | $54,440.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Soft | Freddie Gingell | 68kg | 6:22.59 | - | 0 |
| 32.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/5 | 16/04/2026 | 18 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,230.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 69.5kg | 5:14.52 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $2.75 |
| 1/5 | 29/03/2026 | 12 | STPLE HCP 5U | $36,300.00 | Ascot Uk | 4224m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 74kg | 5:14.21 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $2.88 |
| 1/4 | 17/03/2026 | 19 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,990.00 | Exeter | 3822m | Good Soft | Freddie Gingell | 73.5kg | 4:59.13 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $2.75 |
| 3/7 | 26/02/2026 | 21 | STPLE HCP 5U | $23,400.00 | Taunton | 4325m | Good Soft | Freddie Gingell | 76kg | 5:27.66 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/4 | 05/02/2026 | 51 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,650.00 | Lingfield | 4023m | Heavy | Freddie Gingell | 73kg | 5:34.08 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 16/12/2025 | 48 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,600.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 76kg | 5:15.62 | 3-2-4 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/11 | 29/10/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 4U | $22,080.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 74.5kg | 5:26.32 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/3 | 06/10/2025 | 145 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 4539m | Good | Brendan Powell | 72kg | 5:35.34 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $8.50 |
| 0/4 | 14/05/2025 | 33 | HCP CHSE 5U | $19,350.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 74.5kg | 5:04.47 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/6 | 11/04/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Fontwell Park | 4347m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 76kg | 5:36.09 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: J M Quinlan
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Last outing finished sixth of 10 starters at Stratford-On-Avon on October 29 over 3900m, 30 len behind Gatineau Park carrying 68kg at $29. At only start last preparation came from midfield; finished second in a small field at Newton Abbot on September 19 2025 over 4300m, 2.5 len behind Prince Zaltar with 76kg at $4. May feature.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 29/10/2026 | 405 | STPLE HCP 4U | $24,770.00 | Stratford Avon | 3922m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 68kg | 4:59.90 | 2-6-6 | 0 |
| 30.3L | $29.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/09/2025 | 245 | HCP HDLE 4U | $27,220.00 | Newton Abbot | 4325m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 76kg | 5:37.40 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 0/10 | 17/01/2025 | 19 | HCP CHSE 9U | $83,030.00 | Market Rasen | 4305m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 70kg | 5:36.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/12/2024 | 30 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,240.00 | Doncaster | 4828m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 76kg | 6:01.28 | 1-4-4 | 0 |
| 25.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 29/11/2024 | 25 | HCP CHSE 4U | $22,700.00 | Doncaster | 3822m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 72.5kg | 4:41.17 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 04/11/2024 | 24 | HCP HDLE 3U | $43,960.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 71kg | 4:57.01 | 2-4-5 | 0 |
| 39.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/10/2024 | 21 | HDLE HCP 8U | $38,050.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Jack Quinlan | 75kg | 3:59.97 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/09/2024 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4U | $35,490.00 | Newton Abbot | 4325m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 76kg | 5:17.98 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 27/08/2024 | 58 | STPLE HCP 4U | $44,690.00 | Stratford Avon | 3922m | Good Firm | Jack Quinlan | 72.5kg | 4:35.92 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $4.00 |
| 9/13 | 30/06/2024 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $63,520.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 71.5kg | 3:57.60 | 3-9-9 | 0 |
| 15.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/05/2024 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $26,380.00 | Cartmel | 3475m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 74.5kg | 4:19.50 | 2-7-6 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $8.50 |

Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 71kgs
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Second-up today. First-up after seven months finished seventh of 8 starters at Uttoxeter on October 16 over 4800m, 32 len behind Slaney Opera carrying 76kg at $4. Previously second-up favourite; came from midfield and won by 3.5 len this track on November 11 over 4700m defeating Zacony Rebel carrying 72.5kg at $2.30 in a steeplechase. Worth including.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 16/10/2026 | 198 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 76kg | 6:31.90 | 3-6-7 | 0 |
| 32.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/04/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 76kg | 6:25.45 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/11 | 15/03/2026 | 24 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Soft | Jack Quinlan | 75kg | 6:15.28 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/5 | 19/02/2026 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,150.00 | Huntingdon | 4727m | Heavy | Jack Quinlan | 71kg | 6:48.02 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/5 | 21/01/2026 | 31 | STPLE HCP 10U | $19,790.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5029m | Good Soft | Dylan Johnston | 72kg | 6:42.06 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/12/2025 | 15 | STPLE HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Fakenham | 5833m | Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 76kg | 8:19.39 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 26.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/12/2025 | 25 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Soft | Charlie Case | 73kg | 6:39.30 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 29.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/4 | 11/11/2025 | 25 | STPLE HCP 10U | $18,030.00 | Huntingdon | 4727m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 72.5kg | 6:07.30 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.25 |
| 1/5 | 17/10/2025 | 164 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 71kg | 6:11.40 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.75 |
| 5/8 | 06/05/2025 | 38 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,900.00 | Fakenham | 5855m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 70kg | 7:49.20 | 3-3-5 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 29/03/2025 | 25 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 73kg | 6:15.37 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $19.00 |