The well-appointed and methodically run Huntingdon Racecourse hosted a seven-race National Hunt fixture on Wednesday, 18 March, presenting a carefully structured programme of novice and handicap contests over hurdles and fences, complemented by a concluding flat race. The card offered a measured examination of both emerging prospects and seasoned campaigners, with an emphasis on precision in jumping, tactical positioning, and sustained finishing effort across varied distances.
Proceedings commenced with the Weatherbys General Stud Book Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle (Class 5), where ANOTHER DAY OUT, ridden by Sean Bowen, trained by Martin Keighley and owned by Lloyd Jessup & Proctor, produced a composed and well-timed effort to prevail by ½ length. CASTANEA BREEZE advanced with intent in the latter stages to claim second, while GLENGOLLY maintained a steady rhythm to secure third.
The Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) placed a premium on fluent jumping, and MAHLER MOON, ridden by Jonathan Burke, trained by Fergal O’Brien and owned by Mrs K. M. Pink, delivered a polished round to record a 1½ length success. DANGEROUS TOUCH followed in second after a diligent effort, with DATSALRIGHTCHARLIE completing the placings.
In the Weatherbys Digital Solutions Mares’ Maiden Hurdle (Class 4), KITTYS GLANCE, ridden by Tom Bellamy, trained by Alan King and owned by the Pitchall Stud Partnership, exhibited progressive improvement through the contest, asserting with purpose to secure victory by 1 length. PURE OCEAN offered a sustained challenge to finish second, while KAYLA’S FRIEND held on for third.
The Weatherbys Design & Print Novices’ Hurdle (Class 4) produced one of the more authoritative performances of the afternoon, as WANDERING EGO, ridden by Sean Bowen, trained by Olly Murphy and owned by Mrs Diana L. Whateley, travelled with notable fluency before extending decisively to win by 4½ lengths. SECRET SNIPER stayed on for second, with DREAM DIAMOND in third.
The Weatherbys ePassport Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) saw SNAPIUS, ridden by Tom Bellamy, trained by James Owen and owned by Mr Alan Herbert, deliver a controlled and methodical display, moving through the field with assurance before drawing clear to win by 2Âľ lengths. SUPREME SHOT followed in second, while IKIGAI STAR secured third.
A notably close finish characterised the Weatherbysshop.co.uk Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5), where WALK THE PLANK, ridden by Dylan Johnston, trained by Clare Hobson and owned by Mrs Rosemary E. Hobson, displayed resilience under pressure to prevail by a Short Head. BALLYWOOD pressed resolutely to the line but was narrowly denied, while PLEASURE GARDEN finished third after staying on.
The concluding Weatherbys Scientific Fillies’ “Junior” National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5) brought the meeting to a fitting close, with MERRY WOOD, ridden by Sean Bowen, trained by Olly Murphy and owned by Not One But Two, travelling with composure before asserting late to secure a 2Âľ length success. GEORGIE TOO finished second, while ORIXA completed the leading trio.
Across the programme, Sean Bowen’s accomplished riding yielded multiple successes, while several trainers were represented by runners exhibiting both discipline and preparedness. The Huntingdon Race Results 18 March, conducted with characteristic efficiency, offered a composed yet competitive afternoon of National Hunt racing, underscoring Huntingdon’s reputation for delivering well-balanced and professionally contested meetings.
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