Huntingdon
Today, April 19, 2025BumperClass 51m7fGood
Verdict
Verdict
WONDERING WHY showed plenty to work on amidst inexperience when fifth in what is traditionally a pretty strong bumper at Newbury a month ago. Expected to build on that, he receives the vote in favour of Amber Waves and Chatty Girl, while Johnny Hooves is a likely-looking newcomer.
Wondering Why
Amber Waves
Chatty Girl
2m NHF
2m NHF
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 8. Wondering WhyJ: Gavin SheehanT: Richard BandeyF: 5
- Price History:
- 4.33
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
Verdict£25,000 Sea Moon gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners on Flat, including useful 1¼m winner abroad Memphis. Dam German 1¼m/11f winner. Promising start amidst greenness when fifth of 11 in a valuable bumper at Newbury a month ago. Can build on that. 
3. Laurier Des ObeauxJ: Freddie MitchellT: Gary & Josh Moore- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
Verdict€42,000 3-y-o, fifth foal, half-brother to French 1½m bumper winner Hermine des Obeaux. Dam, maiden over hurdles/fences in France, sister to French hurdler/chaser (2m-2¾m winner) Verdure des Obeaux.- 9. Amber WavesJ: Ben JonesT: Emma LavelleF: 2
- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictUlysses filly. Closely related to fairly useful hurdler/chase winner Gyenyame and half-sister to 2 winners on Flat. Dam 2-y-o 1m winner who stayed 10.5f. Excellent start when runner-up in a C&D bumper a month ago. Sure to go well. 
2. Johnny HoovesJ: Kielan WoodsT: Dan Skelton- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictLinda's Lad gelding. Half-brother to French hurdler Johnnysaid and fair chaser Safe Destination. Dam winning pointer/placed over hurdles. Newcomer for excellent yard so has to be of serious interest.- 1. Chatty GirlJ: Ciaran GethingsT: Alex HalesF: 19
- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 92
VerdictCaught the eye both beforehand and during the race itself as she made a winning start at Newbury in December, showing a great attitude for a newcomer. Found step up to listed company too much at Market Rasen a month later but she demands consideration back at this level. 
6. Saint TerryJ: Joshua BryanT: Paul Attwater- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictGalileo gelding. Dam, smart 1m (2-y-o)-1¼m winner who stayed 1½m, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2½m) Enthused. Has had a breathing op ahead of debut.
7. Urban IsleJ: Tom CannonT: Hughie MorrisonF: 78- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 72
VerdictEasy to back and well held on debut at Hereford in December but did show a bit more over this C&D in February.
5. Royal MarkJ: Connor BraceT: Tom WestonF: 6- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictManduro gelding. Brother to 1m winner abroad Royal Fox and closely related to 6f winner in France Picador. Dam winner around 1m in Germany. Displayed ability amidst inexperience when sixth at Wincanton 3 weeks ago.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
4. Pic N MixJ: Jack QuinlanT: Nick Littmoden- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictGemix gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners, including bumper winner/fair hurdler Champoleon and fairly useful 2¼m hurdle winner in France Robin Hill.