Huntingdon Race 2 - Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
PEP TALKING (4) brings the sharpest recent form, winning at Chepstow over 3233m last start and earlier 2nd at Kempton over 3621m; he also ran 2nd over this trip at Huntingdon. WILLIAM CODY (1) is a key chance with a strong record at the track and distance and was 2nd at Wetherby over 3900m, beaten 0.23L. BIG BOY BARNEY (6) won here over 3995m two starts back and was 3rd at Southwell over 4103m last time. HURRICANE BAY (2) has Huntingdon figures of 1-0-1 from three runs but recent efforts at longer trips have been well held. Something for the Multiples: PEP TALKING (4) BIG BOY BARNEY (6) WILLIAM CODY (1) KOAPEY (5)

Jockey: Paul O'Brien
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark with five straight placings this prep. Last start 2nd of 7 at Wetherby over 3900m on 17 Mar, beaten 0.23L on good going at $4.33 with 74kg behind Rath Gaul Hill. Prior run 2nd at Southwell over 4103m on soft on 18 Feb, beaten 0.75L at $11 after racing handy with 72.5kg. Proven at the track and trip overall and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 17/03/2026 | - | 4 | $11,805.00 | Wetherby | 3900m | GOOD | Jack Andrews | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.23L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 18/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Southwell | 4103m | SOFT | Paul Obrien | 72.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $13,771.00 | Leicester | 4046m | HEAVY | Paul Obrien | 68kg | - | 4-4-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 21/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Catterick | 3868m | GOOD | Jack Andrews | 74kg | - | 4-4-4-4-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 04/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,083.00 | Warwick | 4023m | GOOD | Paul Obrien | 73.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 21L | $12.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Wetherby | 3899m | GOOD | Paul Obrien | 71kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-2-4 | 0 |
| 5.55L | $4.33 |
| 3/9 | 17/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Southwell | 4103m | GOOD | Paul Obrien | 74.5kg | - | 7-5-6-5-5-4-4-3 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/12/2024 | - | CL3 | $19,674.00 | Leicester | 4046m | SOFT | Paul Obrien | 73.5kg | - | 4-5-5-6-5-5-6-6 | 0 |
| 32.75L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 16/12/2024 | - | CL3 | $11,510.00 | Southwell | 4103m | GOOD | Paul Obrien | 71.5kg | - | 3-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 24L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/11/2024 | - | CL4 | $10,083.00 | Huntingdon | 3995m | GOOD | Connor Brace | 73kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2L | $2.70 |
| 4/7 | 02/11/2024 | - | CL3 | $19,674.00 | Wetherby | 3899m | GOOD | Paul Obrien | 72.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 10/04/2024 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Market Rasen | 3853m | SOFT | Paul Obrien | 69.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 12L | $4.00 |
| 1/4 | 08/03/2024 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Leicester | 4046m | HEAVY | Paul Obrien | 72.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 28L | $3.75 |
| 2/9 | 03/02/2024 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Wetherby | 3899m | SOFT | Alice Stevens | 69.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 25L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/01/2024 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Market Rasen | 3853m | SOFT | Paul Obrien | 73kg | - | - | 4 |
| 12.25L | $2.62 |
| 2/7 | 19/12/2023 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Fakenham | 4265m | SOFT | Gregory Andrews | 71kg | - | - | 6 |
| 12L | $4.20 |
| 2/5 | 25/11/2023 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Huntingdon | 3995m | GOOD | Alex Edwards | 73kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.25L | $3.25 |
| 2/13 | 04/11/2023 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Wetherby | 3900m | HEAVY | Alex Edwards | 69.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 2L | $5.50 |
| 99/6 | 02/04/2023 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Ascot | 4231m | SOFT | Paul Obrien | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $4.33 |
| 2/5 | 23/02/2023 | - | 4 | $10,820.00 | Huntingdon | 3995m | GOOD | Paul Obrien | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4L | $1.95 |

Jockey: Tom Cannon
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after two 5ths over ~3m on good ground at Market Rasen (14 Apr, 69.5kg, 20.25L, $6) and Kempton (14 Mar, 74kg, 50.25L, $12). Tongue tie on and carries 75kg here with Tom Cannon for L Wadham. Track record reads 3:1-0-1 at Huntingdon. Can feature with a cleaner round.
Last Starts 23 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 | 14/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,384.00 | Market Rasen | 4801m | GOOD | Cian Murphy | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.25L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $13,771.00 | Kempton | 4828m | GOOD | Ciaran Gethings | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 50.25L | $12.00 |
| 99/15 | 14/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $49,185.00 | Ascot | 3879m | GOOD | Tom Cannon | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $81.00 |
| 99/11 | 24/01/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $98,370.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | SOFT | Bryony Frost | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $49,185.00 | Doncaster | 4822m | GOOD | Jack Quinlan | 74kg | - | 2-1-1-2-1-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 33.75L | $9.00 |
| 2/4 | 28/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,510.00 | Doncaster | 4822m | GOOD | Jack Quinlan | 71kg | - | 3-3-2-1-1-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 13L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 01/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Fakenham | 4264m | GOOD | Tom Cannon | 77.5kg | - | 3-4-4-4-3-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $6.50 |
| 99/14 | 03/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $34,429.00 | Uttoxeter | 4837m | GOOD | Tom Cannon | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $8.00 |
| 1/4 | 11/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Huntingdon | 4744m | GOOD | Tom Cannon | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5L | $3.50 |
| 6/6 | 08/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Sandown | 4032m | GOOD | Tom Cannon | 73kg | - | 4-4-6-5-4-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 45L | $15.00 |
| 99/8 | 12/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,264.00 | Wetherby | 3899m | SOFT | Gavin Sheehan | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 27/10/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 3973m | GD(GD/SF PL) | Bryony Frost | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.75L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/04/2023 | - | Listed | $0.00 | Perth | 4816m | SOFT | Bryony Frost | 71kg | - | - | 5 |
| 12L | $7.00 |
| 99/15 | 14/04/2023 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Aintree | 4964m | GOOD | Bryony Frost | 73.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 999L | $31.00 |
| 1/4 | 22/02/2023 | - | 4 | $8,066.00 | Doncaster | 3902m | GOOD | Bryony Frost | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 47L | $1.35 |
| 3/10 | 28/01/2023 | - | 1 | $39,348.00 | Doncaster | 4904m | GOOD | Nico De Boinville | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.75L | $15.00 |
| 3/13 | 26/12/2022 | - | 4 | $7,377.00 | Huntingdon | 3947m | SOFT | Eddie Edge | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.05L | $2.90 |
| 1/6 | 25/11/2022 | - | 4 | $8,853.00 | Doncaster | 4188m | GOOD | Bryony Frost | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.75L | $1.60 |
| 2/11 | 29/10/2022 | - | 3 | $9,837.00 | Wetherby | 3963m | GOOD | Bryony Frost | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/03/2022 | - | 5 | $3,935.00 | Stratford | 3283m | GOOD | Bryony Frost | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3L | $7.00 |

Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 26-day break after a dominant win at Chepstow over 3233m on 11 Apr, by 9.14L on good going with 72.5kg at $3.50. Prior run 2nd at Kempton over 3621m on good on 23 Mar, beaten 1.5L by Southoftheborder with 70kg at $4.50. Consistent this season (2 wins, 2 seconds from 5) and now up 1kg to 73.5kg, with G Sheehan riding for Billy Aprahamian. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 11/04/2026 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | GOOD | Paul Obrien | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.14L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 23/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Kempton | 3621m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 99/8 | 20/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,311.00 | Wincanton | 4055m | GOOD | Jack Andrews | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $3.75 |
| 1/8 | 01/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Wetherby | 3900m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 66kg | - | 1-1-2-2-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 1L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 07/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,083.00 | Huntingdon | 3995m | GOOD | Jack Andrews | 71kg | - | 1-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 13L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 05/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,083.00 | Warwick | 4023m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 74kg | - | 3-4-2-2-3-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 9L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 15/04/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Southwell | 4103m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 76.5kg | - | 3-3-2-3-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 26/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Hereford | 4200m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 76.5kg | - | 1-2-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 02/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,363.00 | Huntingdon | 4744m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 76.5kg | - | 6-6-5-3-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $4.33 |
| 99/7 | 31/12/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Warwick | 4023m | SOFT | Gavin Sheehan | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/11/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Sedgefield | 4250m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 69kg | - | 3-3-2-2-1-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $2.80 |
| 1/13 | 01/11/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | GOOD | Kevin Brogan | 69kg | - | 4-5-3-3-3-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 6/11 | 03/10/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Kevin Brogan | 69kg | - | 1-1-1-2-4-4-6 | 0 |
| 8.75L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 27/05/2024 | - | CL4 | $10,575.00 | Huntingdon | 3313m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.30 |
| 6/12 | 25/04/2024 | - | CL5 | $8,363.00 | Warwick | 3268m | GOOD | James Davies | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/04/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Hereford | 3225m | HEAVY | James Davies | 69.5kg | - | 4-4-4-3-3-3-2 | 5 |
| 7L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 17/03/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Huntingdon | 3313m | SOFT | James Davies | 66kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 8/14 | 08/02/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Huntingdon | 3947m | SOFT | James Davies | 68.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 103.5L | $41.00 |
| 10/13 | 13/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Warwick | 3822m | SOFT | James Davies | 73kg | - | - | 7 |
| 76.25L | $301.00 |
| 6/14 | 16/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Hereford | 3956m | GOOD | Daryl Jacob | 70kg | - | - | 6 |
| 66L | $81.00 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 26-day break after being pulled up at Chepstow over 3233m on 11 Apr on good going at $10. Drops 3.5kg here and steps up 762m in trip. Earlier form included a 2nd at Uttoxeter over 3213m on 17 Oct, beaten 5L at $4, and a win at Southwell over 3183m on 27 Mar by 2.75L at $1.36. Can improve with the weight drop and extra distance.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/6 | 11/04/2026 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | GOOD | Harry Bannister | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99L | $10.00 |
| 99/5 | 27/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Wetherby | 3050m | GOOD | James Bowen | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $3.75 |
| 99/7 | 28/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $21,642.00 | Newbury | 3302m | GOOD | James Bowen | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $7.50 |
| 2/5 | 17/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Uttoxeter | 3213m | GOOD | James Bowen | 76kg | - | 2-2-2-2-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 5L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.75L | $1.36 |
| 2/11 | 28/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | James Bowen | 73kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 10L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 10/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Ffos Las | 3183m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 70kg | - | 2-2-3-3-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 4L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,082.00 | Ffos Las | 3183m | GOOD | Daire Davis | 67.5kg | - | 4-4-3-4-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Jack Hogan
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 36-day break after a solid 3rd at Southwell over 4103m on 1 Apr, beaten 10.5L on good going with 76.5kg at $5 behind Ukantango. Won at Huntingdon two runs back over 3995m on 11 Mar, defeating Wings On Wheels, with Jack Hogan up at $5.50. Carries 71kg here, down 5.5kg, and keeps the tongue tie. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 01/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Southwell | 4103m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 11/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,133.00 | Huntingdon | 3995m | GOOD | Jack Hogan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $5.50 |
| 6/10 | 26/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Wetherby | 3963m | SOFT | Jack Hogan | 76.5kg | - | 5-6-5-5-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 8.75L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ludlow | 3211m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 73kg | - | 4-4-4-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 31/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 33.25L | $9.00 |
| 3/4 | 13/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 71kg | - | 3-3-2-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $3.20 |
| 2/5 | 10/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 72kg | - | 3-3-2-1-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/13 | 24/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | - | 5-7-7-5-2-3-4 | 0 |
| 3.25L | $3.25 |
| 4/14 | 09/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 71kg | - | 14-13-10-7-6-4-4 | 0 |
| 7.75L | $7.00 |