Huntingdon Racecourse played host to the Visit Irish Bloodstock Sales With ITM EBF Mares’ ‘National Hunt’ Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The Class 4 race, spanning 2 miles and 4 furlongs 145 yards, saw Kom Tu Voudras emerge victorious in a time of 5 minutes and 41.54 seconds, according to results posted by Sporting Life. Full race details and results are available on Sporting Life.
The race, run on heavy turf, attracted nine runners, each vying for a share of the £10,000 prize fund, with £5,446 awarded to the winner. The event is part of the Irish Bloodstock Sales series, aiming to promote Irish-bred National Hunt horses. Betfair also provided odds for the race, as reported by Google News. Betfair’s odds were available as of Thursday afternoon.
Kom Tu Voudras Secures Maiden Hurdle Victory
Trained by Faye Bramley and ridden by H Cobden, Kom Tu Voudras, a 6-year-old French import, demonstrated a strong performance to take the lead last and push out in the run-in, securing a comfortable victory. The horse had previously shown promise with a placed effort in a French bumper but had faced challenges in earlier starts under the care of Willie Mullins, including a remote third at Tramore and a disappointing run at Fairyhouse. Sky Sports provides a detailed racecard outlining the performance of each horse.
Race Recap: Key Performances
Blue Marvel, trained by S Edmunds and ridden by Charlie Hammond, finished second. The 5-year-old showed promise in a bumper at Market Rasen but hadn’t consistently built on that form. Callmesusie, an 8-year-old trained by L Allan and ridden by J M Quinlan, finished further back, having previously displayed temperament issues over hurdles, including refusing to race at Wetherby. Don’t Cheddar Tear, trained by G Howell and ridden by Tabitha Worsley, showed no form in its debut hurdle race. Indigo Sky, trained by L Wadham and ridden by Tom Cannon, was also unable to develop a significant impact, while Polkafacet, trained by B I Case and ridden by C Gethings, showed some improvement but ultimately fell short.
Run Suzie Run, trained by T Lawes and ridden by K Brogan, was pulled up before the second-to-last fence, and Spring Serenade, trained by an unconfirmed source, also did not finish the race. The race saw several horses encountering difficulties, with Blue Marvel making a mistake at the first hurdle and being headed three out, and Kom Tu Voudras not being fluent at the second-to-last fence.
The Visit Irish Bloodstock Sales With ITM EBF Mares’ ‘National Hunt’ Maiden Hurdle provides a platform for young horses to gain valuable experience in National Hunt racing. The event contributes to the broader Irish Bloodstock Sales initiative, which aims to showcase the quality of Irish-bred horses on the National Hunt circuit. The heavy ground conditions at Huntingdon presented a challenge for both horses and jockeys, influencing the pace and performance throughout the race.
Looking ahead, the Huntingdon Racecourse will continue its schedule of National Hunt racing, with further opportunities for horses to compete and progress through the ranks. The next scheduled meeting at Huntingdon is not specified in the available sources. Horse racing fans can stay updated on future events and results through Sporting Life and Sky Sports Racing.
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