Saturday’s National Hunt fixture at the well-appointed Huntingdon Racecourse will feature a six-race programme scheduled between 3:47 PM and 6:30 PM. The card will comprise a balanced sequence of novice hurdles, handicap events, steeplechases, and a concluding flat race, with each contest designed to test varying aspects of jumping ability, stamina, and racecraft across a range of distances and class levels.
The afternoon’s schedule will present race distances ranging from 2m 29y to 2m 7f 203y, with prize money spanning from £4,000 to £10,000. Field sizes will vary between four and nine runners, ensuring a mix of tactical contests and more competitive, closely matched races. The programme will include two steeplechases, three hurdle races, and one National Hunt Flat race, offering a comprehensive examination of both established performers and emerging prospects.
To open the afternoon’s proceedings, The Join Our Syndicate at Brownsbarn Thoroughbreds Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) will be run at 3:47 PM over 2m 29y. A total prize fund of £10,000 will be on offer, attracting a field of eight runners. Is This For Real, Katarcice, and Moves Like Mason will be among those set to line up, alongside Cinammon Coco, Forever Penywern, and Karthala, in a contest that will serve as an important developmental stage for novice hurdlers.
Progressing to the second contest on the card, The Ross Pike Memorial Mares’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) will take place at 4:17 PM over 2m 7f 203y. With four runners declared and £7,300 in prize money, the race will likely adopt a steady tactical rhythm. Taxus Baccata, Overabottleofred, Geturguccion, and Moonlit Potter will comprise the field, each aiming to assert control in a compact yet competitive line-up.
Midway through the programme, The Bedfordshire Racing Club Remembers Dave Loveridge Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) will be contested at 4:50 PM over 2m 5f 18y. Seven runners will compete for £6,750, with entries including Tara Iti, U S Marshall, Hiero Sport, Out of It, Kentucky River, and Sullivan Bay. The extended distance will place emphasis on stamina and consistency over the hurdles.
Turning attention to the feature steeplechase of the afternoon, The Brian Knight Loves His Family Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) will be run at 5:25 PM over 2m 159y. With £9,750 in prize money and a field of six runners, the race will bring together Rumoursareflying, Homme d’Un Soir, Icare Grandchamp, Harel du Marais, and Park Annonciade. The relatively sharp distance will test both jumping accuracy and pace control.
As the card advances toward its later stages, The Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4) will be held at 6:00 PM over 2m 29y, offering £8,750 in prize money. Eight runners are set to compete, including King Ulanda, Sleeping Late, Il Va de Soi, Sweeper System, and Tilehurst. The race will present a closely matched field where positioning and timing are expected to prove decisive.
To conclude the evening’s programme, The “Junior” National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5) will take place at 6:30 PM over 2m 29y. With nine runners contesting a prize fund of £4,000, the race will feature Westbrooke Boy, Boy Oh Boy, Island Getaway, Jack The Master, Kewland, and Padel Whacker. As a platform for less experienced runners, the contest will offer valuable insight into emerging talent within the National Hunt sphere.
In summary, the Huntingdon Race Cards 4 April will present a well-balanced and competitive afternoon of National Hunt racing, combining varied race conditions, moderate field sizes, and progressive runners across all six contests.
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