The Huntingdon Race Cards 22 December will outline a compact seven-race National Hunt programme scheduled to take place on Monday afternoon, featuring competitive action across hurdles, steeplechases and a concluding bumper. Racing will begin at 12:20pm, with prize money ranging from £4,000 to £10,250 and distances stretching from just under two miles to nearly three miles.
The card will present a balanced mix of novice events, handicaps and a maiden flat race, offering opportunities for both established runners and developing types as the winter season progresses.
Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Class 4) – 12:20pm
The opening contest will be a mares’ novices’ hurdle over 1m 7f 216y, run for a total prize fund of £7,000. Khrisma, Annie Hathaway, Beep Beep Becky, Ever Ready, First Candidate and Hey Flint will be set to line up in a race likely to place an emphasis on jumping fluency and early positioning.
Jumps Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) – 12:50pm
At 12:50pm, attention will turn to a Class 4 handicap steeple chase over 2m 7f 129y, carrying the day’s highest prize money of £10,250. He Knows Better, El Saviour, Petty Cash, Baby Sage, Night Duty and Impatient will be expected to test stamina over Huntingdon’s extended trip.
Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5) – 1:20pm
The 1:20pm race will be a Class 5 handicap chase over 2m 3f 189y, with £7,500 on offer. Rehill Relic, Gwennie May Jem, Applicationofcash, One Million Dreams, Song of Earth and Imperial Pride will be due to compete in what is likely to be a closely matched mid-distance contest.
Blogger Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) – 1:50pm
A Class 5 handicap hurdle over 2m 3f 191y will follow at 1:50pm, also worth £7,000. The field is set to include Kenzoko, Idaho Bridge, Albie Littlewood, Ebselysees, Cuillin Ridge, Pottersmattyeeehaa and Hiero Sport, with several runners expected to be closely weighted.
Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) – 2:20pm
The 2:20pm contest will be a higher-grade Class 4 handicap hurdle over 1m 7f 216y, offering £9,000 in prize money. Frontier Prince, Ambiente Friendly, Aviemore, Across Earth, Galactic Charm and Benvoy will be scheduled to contest a race that could favour tactical speed.
Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5) – 2:50pm
At 2:50pm, novices will take centre stage in a Class 5 handicap chase over 2m 104y, with a prize fund of £7,500. Electric Eddy, Catchim, Touquet, Zoeman, Belle Montrose and Grain Trade will be set to face a sharp test of jumping at pace.
Open Maiden National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5) – 3:20pm
The card will conclude at 3:20pm with a Class 5 open maiden National Hunt flat race over 1m 7f 216y, worth £4,000. Hitintheheadlines, Hobnail, Otie’s Friend, Potters Angeltiers, Viscountess Nelson and Milpat will be due to compete in a race designed to introduce future jumping prospects.
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