14:45 | Huntingdon | Wednesday 18th March 2026

117 Expert View: Ran to form, outstayed late beaten 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark here last time; blinkers first time; effective 2 1/2m, acts on soft, good; may do better when dropped back slightly in trip but still a threat if stamina holds up.

Form Snapshot: A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground. Beaten 1/2l by Sporting Ace when second of 5 at 3-1 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (heavy) last month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.

Ballynaheer (IRE) 121

b g ; Mahler - Ballynagall

11/4 3.75

Thomas Bellamy

David Dennis

Star rating: 4

612211 7 11-5 105

C D G HG Cl

113 Expert View: Rallied gamely and jumped boldly, improved again landing a handicap by 9 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark at Plumpton last time; suited by 3m on good; thriving since getting his head in front over fences, remain competitive in hat trick bid.

Form Snapshot: He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 5f to 3m 2f on good ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 2-1jt-fav at Plumpton over 3m 2f (good) in November last year, beating Unspeakable by 10l. Has won 3 times this season.

Datsalrightcharlie (IRE) 101

b g ; Kingston Hill - First Act

7/4 2.75

G Sheehan

Jamie Snowden

Star rating: 5

01-236 6 11-2 102

C G Cl Hcp BF MM

122 Expert View: Ran to form on ground softer than ideal beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark here last time; trainer in form; returning from a break; effective 2-2 1/2m, suited by sound surface; more to come now chasing over longer trips.

Form Snapshot: A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good ground. Finished 3l behind Walden when sixth of 9 at 3-1fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 5f (soft) in December last year.

Mahler Moon (IRE) 63

b g ; Mahler - Celestial Spirit

11/2 6.5

J J Burke

F O'Brien

Star rating: 3

5-P223P 8 11-2 102

D G HG Cl Hcp

115 Expert View: Pulled up in a handicap chase at Newbury latest; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2-3m; in fair form until latest.

Form Snapshot: A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on good to soft ground. Pulled up 4 out when 9-1 at Newbury over 2m 7f (good to soft) in a chase won by Top Target in January on his latest outing.

2025: (5 ran) Camino Rocio , Age 7 , Wgt 11-9 , SP 85/40 - S Bowen / J & S Best

Forecast: 13/8 Ballynaheer , 15/8 Dangerous Touch , 3/1 Datsalrightcharlie , 8/1 Mahler Moon

Last Updated: 17 Mar 2026 23:43:54

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Verdict
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Verdict

BALLYNAHEER arrives having won three of his last five starts, filling second place on the other two occasions. The latest of those victories came at Plumpton in November and despite the absence, a 5lb rise is unlikely to stop him from following up. Dangerous Touch finished a close second over C&D a month ago and has to be noted in first-time blinkers, while Datsalrightcharlie edges out Mahler Moon to be next best.

Top Tip: Ballynaheer (2)
Watch out for: Dangerous Touch (1)

Ballynaheer has been thriving since finally getting his head in front and is likely to prove popular in his hat trick bid. However this looks much tougher than his recent assignments and he could be vulnerable to chase debutant DATSALRIGHTCHARLIE. The selection won a weak race here on his hurdles debut and did very well to hold his form in defeat after over inadequate trips at around 2m. He is bred to make a stayer and a chaser so this test should be ideal and he starts out over fences off a generous mark with the drying ground in his favour. Dangerous Touch is yet to win over fences but he posted a career best last time so should pose a threat if his stamina holds up.

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Previous Winners

Year	Going	Ran	Winner	Draw	Age	Weight	OR	Form	Last run	Trainer (Distance)	Jockey	SP	Time
2025	Good	5	Camino Rocio		7	11 9	105	7111P1	29 days	J & S Best (119 miles)	Sean Bowen	85/ 40	6:07.10

Race Favourite Stats

Year	Favourite Finish Position	Winner Market Position
2025	2	2

Race Record

Distance	Record Time
2m 7f 129y	5:06.70