A full programme of National Hunt racing is scheduled at Huntingdon Racecourse on Wednesday, 18 March, offering a day packed with competitive events. The meeting will feature a mixture of novice hurdles, handicap steeplechases, mares’ events, and a National Hunt flat race, bringing together both experienced performers and promising newcomers. Each race has been carefully structured to test stamina, speed, and jumping ability, with prize money ranging from £4,000 to £10,000.
The opening event, the Weatherbys General Stud Book Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) at 2:15 PM, will cover 3 miles 1 furlong 10 yards with a prize of £6,750. Eleven runners are expected to compete, including Another Day Out, Castanea Breeze, Jaja Jimmy, Glengolly, and Apieceovfortune, providing a test of endurance for novice hurdlers.
At 2:45 PM, the Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (GBB Race) will run over 2 miles 7 furlongs 129 yards, with a prize of £9,750. Dangerous Touch, Ballynaheer, Datsalrightcharlie, and Mahler Moon will contest the race, emphasizing tactical jumping and consistent pace over fences.
The Weatherbys Digital Solutions Mares’ Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) (GBB Race) at 3:15 PM will feature six runners over 2 miles 3 furlongs 137 yards, competing for £10,000. Flying Pimpernel, Kayla’s Friend, Kittys Glance, and Pure Ocean are all set to make an impression in their maiden hurdle campaigns, showcasing potential in the mares’ division.
The 3:45 PM Weatherbys Design & Print Novices’ Hurdle (Class 4) (GBB Race) covers 1 mile 7 furlongs 171 yards, with £10,000 in prize money. A large field of 12 runners, including Dream Diamond, Wandering Ego, Bargain Hunter, Calvert, and Man of Riddles, will compete, providing a competitive test over a middle distance for novice hurdlers.
At 4:15 PM, the Weatherbys EPASSPORT Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) will see seven runners tackle 2 miles 3 furlongs 137 yards, with a prize of £7,250. Jaffa Cake, Star of Diamonds, Carlton, Western Harmony, and Ikigai Star are expected to contest a tightly matched intermediate-distance race.
The 4:45 PM Weatherbysshop.co.uk Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5) will run over 2 miles 104 yards, with six runners and prize money of £7,250. Flash In The Park, Hobie, Livy’s Lad, Ballywood, and Walk The Plank are likely to provide a competitive finish over the fences.
The programme concludes with the Weatherbys Scientific Fillies’ “Junior” National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5) (GBB Race) at 5:15 PM, featuring 15 runners over 1 mile 7 furlongs 171 yards and a prize of £4,000. Merry Wood, Chocolate Cosmos, Donwell Abbey, Endellion, and Falconella are all expected to compete, offering a chance to spot emerging talent for future hurdle or chase campaigns.
The Huntingdon Race Cards 18 March promise a full day of National Hunt action, from novice hurdles through to the flat race finale. With seven well-structured contests, the meeting highlights both rising stars and established performers, making it a key fixture for racing enthusiasts.
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