December 17 / 15.45 Wincanton

15.45

Good To Soft

£9 Tickets On Saver Saturday-4th January Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 2m 3f 179y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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£9 Tickets On Saver Saturday-4th January Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £41.30
  • Place: £10.40

Form: P431-P D

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Made all in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Chepstow in April (2m3f, good to soft) and October's no-show came on her chase debut; lightly raced 6yo who should have more races in her.
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3rd

5

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 2

14:55 Ayr

Love Of Neymore

10st 9lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Unseated rider at the start at Chepstow two starts ago but she's run some good races this season, winning at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) in December and fourth of 15 at Windsor (3m, soft) in January; wears first-time cheekpieces and might not be far away.

5/1

4th

2

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 3

14:42 Ludlow

Love Of Neymore

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Scored at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) in December and made the frame in good-quality contests at Cheltenham (3m, good) and Windsor (soft) last month; blotted her copybook when unseating rider at the start at Chepstow recently but still commands respect.

3/1

2

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 3

15:10 Chepstow

Love Of Neymore

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

C&D winner on good to soft in December and has held her own in Class 2s since then, including a placed effort behind live Stayers' Hurdle contender Ma Shantou; likeable type and should have every chance.

4/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 8-0257

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner; runner-up in a maiden hurdle and wasn't beaten all that far on handicap debut at Exeter last month, for all that she finished last; having only her seventh start and can't be ruled out.
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2nd

8

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

16:03 Uttoxeter

Miss Goldfire

10st 11lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: Harry Fry

Successful in both completed starts this term, latest in ready fashion against her own sex at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good); on a career-high mark and goes back against males but arrives in top form.

11/2

1st

4

3rd Jun 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

16:00 Newton Abbot

Miss Goldfire

11st 7lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: Harry Fry

Returned to form to win under Ciaran O'Shea at Fontwell (2m5f, good) last month; unseated before the race got serious there last time; stays 3m2f and is effective on good to soft ground; capable of having a big say.

2/1

4

24th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

15:45 Fontwell

Miss Goldfire

11st 5lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: Harry Fry

Bounced back to form with C&D win under Ciaran O'Shea this month and is now 3-15 over hurdles; still on workable mark after recent 5lb rise; obvious contender if in similar mood again.

15/8

14/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 02F4-P

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Has failed to complete in her two previous handicaps but the latest was at Ascot (2m3f, good; 28-1) and she was second in a 2m5f novice here earlier this year; wouldn't be too dismissive.
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3rd

4

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:45 Wincanton

Time In The Sun

11st 11lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Has failed to complete in her two previous handicaps but the latest was at Ascot (2m3f, good; 28-1) and she was second in a 2m5f novice here earlier this year; wouldn't be too dismissive.

14/1

3rd

4

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:45 Wincanton

Time In The Sun

11st 11lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Has failed to complete in her two previous handicaps but the latest was at Ascot (2m3f, good; 28-1) and she was second in a 2m5f novice here earlier this year; wouldn't be too dismissive.

14/1

6

2nd Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 58y

Class 4

12:55 Ascot

Time In The Sun

11st 4lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Henry Daly

always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out

14/1

Form: /7-271 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Only beat three finishers at Fontwell (2m3f, good) but showed some fighting spirit and that was her first handicap; 6lb rise shouldn't be too damaging.
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3rd

2

20th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

16:15 Exeter

Sweet Caryline

11st 10lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Progressive mare with three wins this season; respectable sixth in stronger company at Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft) last time, 4.5l behind Game Colours; better off at the weights with that rival and a bold bid for a fourth win of the campaign can be expected if she handles these more testing conditions.

2/1

1st

1

10th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 5

17:30 Chepstow

Sweet Caryline

12st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

2-8 over hurdles; signed off in good form in the spring, making all at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good), but is 5lb higher now and may not enjoy such a favourable tactical scenario this time.

100/30

1st

3

7th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

15:15 Newton Abbot

Sweet Caryline

11st 8lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

made all, faced challenge 2 out, ridden and wandered around but ran on well approaching last, went clear run-in, comfortably

3/1

Form: 24-432

Last run: 33 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Consistent mare who was only collared late on when trying this far for the first time at Taunton; just 1lb higher.
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6th

8

19th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 1y

Class 3

14:45 Fakenham

Linda Moon

11st 1lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Bumper winner who is 0-8 over hurdles, albeit in the frame six times; better than her finishing position would suggest at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft) last month, but she still needs to find more to get her head in front; tongue-tie returns.

16/1

6th

8

19th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 1y

Class 3

14:45 Fakenham

Linda Moon

11st 1lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Bumper winner who is 0-8 over hurdles, albeit in the frame six times; better than her finishing position would suggest at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft) last month, but she still needs to find more to get her head in front; tongue-tie returns.

16/1

5th

1

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:45 Wincanton

Linda Moon

12st 0lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Consistent mare who was only collared late on when trying this far for the first time at Taunton; just 1lb higher.

7/2

Form: 4415-6 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Comfortable winner of a modest heavy-ground maiden for mares here in January (1m7f); could strip fitter for latest second attempt in a handicap and was only beaten about 5l in the first (was 5lb lower).
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4

7th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

15:15 Newton Abbot

Mairis Icon

11st 5lb

J: James Best

T: Seamus Mullins

prominent, pulled up quickly before 3rd, broke down

5/1

4

7th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

15:15 Newton Abbot

Mairis Icon

11st 5lb

J: James Best

T: Seamus Mullins

prominent, pulled up quickly before 3rd, broke down

5/1

2nd

6

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

14:15 Wincanton

Mairis Icon

10st 8lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Seamus Mullins

ran in snatches, in touch with leaders, headway 4 out, went second before 2 out, kept on but no match for winner

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 44-62P BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Temptingly handicapped on last season's peak form and was second to a course specialist at Exeter in her penultimate race; sent off favourite back there 11 days ago but race ended early with a slipping saddle; respected.
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6th

5

4th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Warwick

Jaminska

11st 7lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Big player on her form during the first half of last season but neither run this year was anywhere near that level; reservations for now.

10/1

6th

3

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:08 Stratford

Jaminska

11st 11lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Close third in Cheltenham Grade 2 novice (2m good to soft) in October and again ran commendably well when third in Newbury Listed race (2m, soft) a few weeks later but was tailed off when reappearing in a handicap last month and it's hard to know what to expect from her here.

8/1

7th

5

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

15:10 Exeter

Jaminska

11st 11lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Absent since late November but was in a good run of form back then, finishing close up in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham before again placed in a Listed race for mares; beaten off lower marks in her previous handicaps but looks a better horse now.

7/2

Form: 130-63 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 6lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Easy winner at Taunton in March (2m3f) and backed up that run to be third here over 3m; has offered little since, however, with her latest third remote; turns 12 pretty soon.
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5th

2

10th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

16:10 Taunton

Just Go For It

11st 12lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Kevin Bishop

Veteran mare; yet to hit top gear this season and fell when last in action but will be suited by today's trip/track/ground and has slipped to a good mark; can't be ruled out.

11/1

3

23rd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

16:00 Fontwell

Just Go For It

11st 13lb

J: James Best

T: Kevin Bishop

Now 12 but she won off this mark at Taunton (2m3f, soft) last March and shaped when fifth of 16 there (2m3f, good to soft) last month as though she may benefit from this step back up in trip; each-way contender.

8/1

Form: 3-4464

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Handicap debut was underwhelming but ran better to be fourth at Ludlow (2m5f), albeit a long way behind the easy winner; each-way hopes.
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7th

6

4th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

14:10 Market Rasen

An Cailin Ciuin

11st 4lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Henrietta C Knight

Underwhelming in three handicaps over hurdles (2m3f-2m5f) but has slipped in the weights and this former pointer could be more effective as a chaser; has each-way hopes.

14/1

6

4th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

14:10 Market Rasen

An Cailin Ciuin

11st 4lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Henrietta C Knight

Underwhelming in three handicaps over hurdles (2m3f-2m5f) but has slipped in the weights and this former pointer could be more effective as a chaser; has each-way hopes.

14/1

9th

10

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:45 Wincanton

An Cailin Ciuin

10st 13lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Henrietta C Knight

Handicap debut was underwhelming but ran better to be fourth at Ludlow (2m5f), albeit a long way behind the easy winner; each-way hopes.

20/1

Form: 606-33

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Has run well in both her races following wind surgery, finishing third of 14 at Chepstow (2m, soft) and rallying for the same position over C&D last month after suffering interference; much respected off the same mark.
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5th

2

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 111y

Class 5

17:40 Exeter

Imperial Jade

12st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Triple winner over hurdles at up to 2m3f and goes well on a sound surface; 2lb lower than when last winning at Huntingdon 13 months ago; well below that level over fences/hurdles this season and down the field in 1m3f AW novice event in January when last seen; handy mark if revived.

12/1

8th

8

(6)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 3

14:38 Kempton (AW)

Imperial Jade

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Charlie Longsdon

Three-time winner over hurdles, but has lost her way over jumps; plenty to prove on belated Flat debut.

33/1

Form: 680221 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner; second to Sweet Caryline at Fontwell and went one better when getting up in the nick of time at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft); up 4lb and add another 1lb for being out of the weights; clearly a contender.
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7

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

15:15 Fontwell

Ask Her Out

10st 3lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Richenda Ford

Won off 4lb higher at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft) three runs back but not nearly so good on her two runs since and she's been off for a while.

12/1

9th

9

17th Mar 2025

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

15:47 Fontwell

Ask Her Out

10st 10lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Richenda Ford

Bumper winner who came good at the fourth attempt in handicaps but pulled up in a Class 4 at Wincanton from out of the weights last time; she was progressing well prior to that and could easily resume progress if back on song.

8/1

11

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:45 Wincanton

Ask Her Out

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Richenda Ford

Bumper winner; second to Sweet Caryline at Fontwell and went one better when getting up in the nick of time at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft); up 4lb and add another 1lb for being out of the weights; clearly a contender.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £534.80
Straight Forecast £421.78
Tricast £7166.93
Trifecta £5000.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Imperial Jade

WEST COUNTRY:

Sweet Caryline

TOPSPEED:

Mairis Icon

The Star:

Ask Her Out

RP RATINGS:

Jaminska

The Times:

Sweet Caryline

Telegraph:

Sweet Caryline

D Express:

Mairis Icon

Daily Mirror:

Mairis Icon

POSTDATA:

Imperial Jade

The Guardian:

Imperial Jade

Daily Mail:

Imperial Jade

The Sun:

Imperial Jade

Daily Record:

Imperial Jade