Huntingdon Race 4 - Virgin Bet Mares' Handicap Hurdle
NO NO FIZZ (5) appeals back at 3947m after winning here last time over this trip by 1.25L, and can atone for his Uttoxeter pull-up. NOTNOWLINDA (2) brings current form, latest 3rd at Uttoxeter over 4011m beaten 1.55L, and is weighted a touch lighter. MERMAIDS CAVE (3) is 2/2 at Huntingdon and was a close 2nd at Catterick over 3160m in March; returns to a suitable course and trip. HOPE RISING (1) resumes after 208 days but had a strong 2025 summer with wins at Uttoxeter and Newton Abbot and a Class 3 2nd at Newton Abbot over 3371m.

Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up off 208 days. Last start pulled up/tailed off at Chepstow over 3228m on 11 Oct (GOOD) with 68kg at $4.50. Prior form strong with a Newton Abbot win over 3371m (Class 4) on 21 Aug with 71.5kg at $3.50, then 2nd there in Class 3 on 9 Sep, beaten 2.75L at $2.75. Can feature with a clean round.
Last Starts 208 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/13 | 11/10/2025 | - | Limited Handicap | $24,593.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 09/09/2025 | - | CL3 | $14,755.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | - | 2-3-3-2-4-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.75L | $2.75 |
| 1/5 | 21/08/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 71.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 20/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,821.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 69.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $2.88 |
| 1/8 | 08/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 69kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $2.25 |
| 2/9 | 14/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 69kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $3.25 |
| 1/8 | 20/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 68kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 14L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 68kg | - | 3-4-3-6-6-7-7 | 0 |
| 34.8L | $11.00 |
| 13/14 | 14/10/2024 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | William Cox | 60kg | - | 6-6-4-6-7-13-14-13 | 14 |
| 26.45L | $29.00 |
| 6/11 | 15/08/2024 | - | CL6 | $7,378.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | GOOD | William Cox | 60.5kg | - | 7-4-4-4-3-7-7-6 | 11 |
| 7.25L | $17.00 |
| 6/11 | 22/07/2024 | - | CL6 | $7,081.00 | Windsor | 2011m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 60kg | - | 1-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 8 |
| 4.05L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/06/2024 | - | CL5 | $10,821.00 | Newbury | 2414m | GOOD | Richard Kingscote | 60kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 4 |
| 10.15L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $49,185.00 | Goodwood | 1990m | GOOD | Charles Bishop | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.45L | $41.00 |
| 10/14 | 19/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Newbury | 2011m | SOFT | David Egan | 58kg | - | 7-6-5-6-6-6-5-9 | 9 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/10/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Kevin Stott | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 13.8L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 40-day break after a close 3rd at Uttoxeter over 4011m on 28 Mar, beaten 1.55L on good going at $6.50 carrying 74kg. Prior run was 5th of 13 at Haydock over 3795m on 5 Mar, beaten 17.5L at $21. Drops 1.5kg here and sports cheek pieces, with Harry Skelton up for Dan Skelton. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,558.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 74kg | - | 3-4-2-2-2-1-3 | 0 |
| 1.55L | $6.50 |
| 5/13 | 05/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Haydock | 3795m | GOOD | Heidi Palin | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $21.00 |
| 9/12 | 22/11/2025 | - | CL3 | $17,854.00 | Ascot | 4739m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 72kg | - | 9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9 | 0 |
| 36.5L | $34.00 |
| 10/13 | 06/11/2025 | - | 3 | $17,214.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Harry Atkins | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 37.26L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/05/2024 | - | CL3 | $14,755.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $3.60 |
| 2/11 | 07/05/2024 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Hereford | 3956m | GOOD | Heidi Palin | 71.5kg | - | 6-3-4-4-3-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.25L | $7.00 |
| 4/16 | 18/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | GOOD | Heidi Palin | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/03/2024 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Hereford | 3267m | SOFT | Heidi Palin | 73.5kg | - | 4-4-4-3-2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/11/2023 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Kempton | 4124m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 71kg | - | - | 6 |
| 40.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 22/10/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Kempton | 3621m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 74.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 25/09/2023 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Warwick | 4023m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $2.35 |
| 4/8 | 26/04/2023 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Perth | 4055m | SOFT | Bridget Andrews | 72.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.6L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/03/2023 | - | GBB Race | $49,185.00 | Kelso | 3265m | SOFT | Bridget Andrews | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/02/2023 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.75L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 28/12/2022 | - | 4 | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 3160m | SOFT | Bridget Andrews | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.38 |
| 7/10 | 21/10/2022 | - | 2 | $19,674.00 | Cheltenham | 4005m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.55L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 06/10/2022 | - | 4 | $7,377.00 | Warwick | 3219m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.25 |
| 3/10 | 04/03/2022 | - | 5 | $3,935.00 | Newbury | 3282m | SOFT | Bridget Andrews | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $4.80 |
| 3/11 | 29/01/2022 | - | 1 | $19,674.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GD(GD/SF PL) | Jack Andrews | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7L | $34.00 |

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, including a close 2nd at Catterick over 3160m on 4 Mar, beaten 1L by Pigeon House with 73kg at $2.50. Last start 5th of 7 at Fakenham over 4024m on 6 Apr, beaten 6.5L with 70kg at $4.50 on good ground. Two-from-two at Huntingdon and unbeaten at this trip from one attempt are positives. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 06/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | GOOD | Cian Murphy | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $4.50 |
| 99/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,558.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | GOOD | Alex Chadwick | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $4.33 |
| 2/8 | 04/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 3160m | GOOD | Alex Chadwick | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1L | $2.50 |
| 8/12 | 17/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $10,820.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | SOFT | Alex Chadwick | 76kg | - | 6-7-7-10-8-7-8-8 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $34.00 |
| 99/7 | 18/01/2026 | - | CL3 | $24,593.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | GOOD | Rian Corcoran | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $34,430.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | GOOD | Rian Corcoran | 68.5kg | - | 4-6-8-7-9-9-9-9 | 0 |
| 34.25L | $41.00 |
| 10/12 | 22/11/2025 | - | CL3 | $17,854.00 | Ascot | 4739m | GOOD | Alex Chadwick | 76kg | - | 10-10-10-10-10-8-10-10 | 0 |
| 54.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/11/2025 | - | CL4 | $6,886.00 | Huntingdon | 3174m | GOOD | Alex Chadwick | 73kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6L | $7.50 |
| 3/4 | 07/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | Alex Chadwick | 71kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 34L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 24/05/2025 | - | CL3 | $13,427.00 | Cartmel | 5105m | GOOD | Callum Pritchard | 72kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $2.88 |
| 1/6 | 08/05/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Huntingdon | 3947m | GOOD | Alex Chadwick | 73.5kg | - | 6-4-4-4-4-1-1 | 0 |
| 4L | $3.50 |
| 13/16 | 17/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $49,185.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | GOOD | Ben Bromley | 65.5kg | - | 12-10-10-11-12-13-13-13 | 0 |
| 16.55L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/01/2025 | - | CL3 | $24,593.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | GOOD | Ben Bromley | 68.5kg | - | 8-8-6-6-5-4-1-1 | 0 |
| 3L | $12.00 |
| 99/8 | 07/12/2024 | - | CL3 | $17,214.00 | Sandown | 3980m | HEAVY | Sam Twiston Davies | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $9.00 |
| 7/12 | 09/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $34,430.00 | Wincanton | 4299m | GOOD | Callum Pritchard | 65kg | - | 11-12-11-10-10-11-7-7 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 29/10/2024 | - | CL4 | $13,771.00 | Bangor | 3934m | SOFT | Sam Twiston Davies | 70kg | - | 5-5-6-5-3-2-1 | 0 |
| 2L | $4.60 |
| 4/14 | 28/06/2024 | - | CL4 | $7,170.00 | Cartmel | 3461m | GOOD | Alex Chadwick | 75kg | - | 12-10-10-8-5-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $4.80 |
| 5/9 | 14/06/2024 | - | CL4 | $12,443.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | GOOD | C P Oshea | 68kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-7-5 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/05/2024 | - | CL3 | $13,427.00 | Cartmel | 3461m | GOOD | C P Oshea | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| - | $5.00 |
| 1/12 | 16/05/2024 | - | CL5 | $7,476.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | Alex Chadwick | 71kg | - | 11-10-10-9-5-3-1 | 2 |
| 2L | $2.45 |

Jockey: C J Todd
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up off an 18-day turnaround after finishing 5th at Stratford over 3282m on 19 Apr, beaten 13.25L on good going at $19 with 72.5kg. Earlier last season won at Warwick over 3822m (Class 5) leading throughout with 76.5kg at $8. Tongue tie on and carries 72kg for C J Todd. Can feature with a cleaner jump and handy run.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 19/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,509.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.25L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/11/2025 | - | CL4 | $10,329.00 | Taunton | 3823m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 72kg | - | 1-1-2-2-2-3-4 | 0 |
| 8L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Warwick | 3822m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 76.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 20/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,542.00 | Stratford | 3756m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 75.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 45.5L | $4.33 |
| 3/6 | 31/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Stratford | 3413m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 76.5kg | - | 2-3-2-2-2-3-3 | 0 |
| 12L | $3.10 |
| 14/16 | 16/04/2025 | - | Conditionals/Amateurs | $19,674.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Toby Wynne | 64.5kg | - | 9-9-11-11-12-13-14 | 0 |
| 21.6L | $17.00 |
| 99/8 | 12/12/2024 | - | Listed | $29,511.00 | Warwick | 4023m | GOOD | James Corbett | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $126.00 |
| 3/4 | 07/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $21,642.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-3-3 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 23/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,362.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | James Corbett | 73kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 99/8 | 27/09/2024 | - | CL4 | $8,755.00 | Worcester | 3319m | SOFT | James Corbett | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $3.80 |
| 2/11 | 20/09/2024 | - | 80-109 | $11,001.00 | Downpatrick | 3570m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/15 | 27/08/2024 | - | Div 2 | $7,034.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 18/07/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | James Corbett | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-4 | 0 |
| 8L | $11.00 |
| 99/11 | 13/06/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | James Corbett | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $5.00 |
| 9/12 | 08/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $49,185.00 | Kelso | 3265m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 66kg | - | - | 10 |
| 37.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/16 | 18/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | GOOD | James Corbett | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 09/01/2024 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | SOFT | James Corbett | 71.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 20.75L | $22.00 |
| 8/9 | 30/12/2023 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Newbury | 3282m | SOFT | Charlie Todd | 71kg | - | - | 6 |
| 62.75L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 02/12/2023 | - | Listed | $0.00 | Newbury | 3282m | SOFT | Charlie Todd | 70kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.7L | $23.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Huntingdon | 3174m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 70kg | - | - | 9 |
| 12L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Tom Broughton
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a pulled‑up/tailed‑off run at Uttoxeter over 4011m on 28 Mar on good going at $11, carrying 68kg. Prior start won at Huntingdon over 3947m on 11 Mar by 1.25L on good, with 76.5kg at $5.50. Track record here reads 3:1‑1‑0 and he’s 1/1 at this trip. Can feature with a clean round.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,558.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | GOOD | Tom Broughton | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,640.00 | Huntingdon | 3947m | GOOD | Tom Broughton | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $5.50 |
| 8/9 | 16/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Wincanton | 3985m | SOFT | Jonathan Burke | 75kg | - | 8-8-8-8-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 58.55L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 76.5kg | - | 8-8-7-7-8-9-9 | 0 |
| 41.6L | $8.50 |
| 3/3 | 17/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,363.00 | Fakenham | 3272m | GOOD | Tom Broughton | 76kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-3 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $2.75 |
| 4/12 | 21/03/2025 | - | Handicap Hurdle | $29,511.00 | Musselburgh | 3499m | GOOD | Tom Broughton | 71.5kg | - | 3-3-3-4-2-3-4 | 0 |
| 8.05L | $6.50 |
| 2/15 | 01/02/2025 | - | CL4 | $16,724.00 | Musselburgh | 3130m | GOOD | Tom Broughton | 72kg | - | 5-5-4-5-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/12/2024 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 74.5kg | - | 3-3-3-4-5-5-6 | 0 |
| 44.5L | $4.75 |
| 1/5 | 09/12/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Musselburgh | 3130m | GOOD | Tom Broughton | 72kg | - | 2-1-3-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.25L | $2.05 |
| 1/6 | 12/11/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 75kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $3.30 |
| 4/9 | 14/10/2024 | - | Div 2 | $6,049.00 | Hereford | 3956m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 73kg | - | 3-4-4-2-2-2-4 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $2.75 |
| 99/8 | 24/04/2024 | - | Div 2 | $7,627.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | GD(GD/SF PL) | Lilly Pinchin | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 01/04/2024 | - | Div 1 | $0.00 | Huntingdon | 4155m | GOOD | Kielan Woods | 73.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | SOFT | Lilly Pinchin | 70kg | - | 3-3-2-3-1-2-4-5 | 5 |
| 15.25L | $26.00 |
| 6/11 | 12/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Huntingdon | 4155m | SOFT | Lilly Pinchin | 71kg | - | - | 7 |
| 25.25L | $101.00 |
| 99/14 | 16/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Hereford | 3956m | GOOD | Lilly Pinchin | 66.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 999L | $26.00 |