December 26 / 11.55 Aintree

11.55

Good To Soft

William Hill Proper Prices Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Mares’ Hurdle Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £7921.5
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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William Hill Proper Prices Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Mares’ Hurdle Qualifier)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 22P-50

Last run: 12 days

W: 12st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Down the field on both starts this season but those were tough assignments and she didn't run badly; runner-up in Listed mares' novice hurdle at Haydock (2m3f, heavy) last December and she's not ruled out now back down in grade on her second handicap start.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 1

17:05 Market Rasen

Lunar Discovery

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Seemingly back in prime form when beating a subsequent Cheltenham winner at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) in December but wasn't at same level when weakening third at Stratford (2m6f, good) last month, after a break, and needs that recent run to have brought her on.

8/1

3rd

2

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 3

14:47 Stratford

Lunar Discovery

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Running well over fences for her current yard this season and opened chase account in 2m3f Chepstow handicap in December (race has thrown up three subsequent winners); big shout given she has gone well after a break too.

13/8

5th

1

29th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

14:23 Newton Abbot

Lunar Discovery

12st 2lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

0-6 over fences and has made a few jumping errors, but has also shown ability including in both starts for this yard; back down in grade and cheekpieces are given a go, but this sharp 2m may not be a sufficient test for her now.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3PP-34 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent across her four starts this year and disappointing favourite at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft) last month; however, she could leave that behind if settling better today and two starts ago she was an encouraging third at Bangor (2m3f, soft) on her reappearance; not discounted.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:22 Perth

Little Miss Dante

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Both hurdle wins at 2m (good to soft and soft) in November 2023; lightly raced with mixed results since but she can go well fresh and the pick of her form at about this trip gives her claims.

13/2

6th

3

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:22 Perth

Little Miss Dante

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Both hurdle wins at 2m (good to soft and soft) in November 2023; lightly raced with mixed results since but she can go well fresh and the pick of her form at about this trip gives her claims.

13/2

Form: 1218P-

Last run: 246 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on final two runs last term, in a Grade 2 novice and on handicap debut (bled from nose); however, this lightly raced 6yo retains potential in view of the promising start she made to her rules career earlier last season, when posting two novice wins (2m5f/2m; good to soft/soft).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

16:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Victoria Milano

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won two novice hurdles (2m3f/2m) for Alistair Ralph in 2023-24; struggled in first three runs for current yard but she showed signs of a revival when third of 12 at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last Saturday; was no match for the first two in that race but her mark continues to fall and she looks worth another try at this trip; could be dangerous.

10/1

3rd

4

16th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

19:55 Uttoxeter

Victoria Milano

11st 12lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won two novice hurdles (2m3f/2m) for Alistair Ralph in 2023-24; rather disappointing since, including on her three starts for this yard after wind surgery last season (pulled up over fences last time); bit to prove.

8/1

5

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

15:55 Haydock

Victoria Milano

11st 5lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Well handicapped on some of her old hurdle form for Alastair Ralph but she looked held when falling in a 2m5f handicap hurdle here on her reappearance in January; down the field at Ludlow since and hard to know what to expect back chasing (well beaten on previous attempt).

20/1

Form: 332-68

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in mid-division in two Class 2 handicaps this season but she's back down in grade and just 1lb higher than when second of 16 at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) in April; has won on soft; possible player.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

11

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

15:05 Aintree

Lavida Adiva

11st 3lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Ruth Jefferson

Course winner who keeps on improving and was a fine second of 24 in the Pertemps Final (Handicap) at Cheltenham (3m, good) last month; receives 7lb mares' allowance but today's assignment requires a clear career best.

50/1

2nd

11

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Lavida Adiva

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ruth Jefferson

Never better than on her last three starts, winning a Listed mares' hurdle at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) on first occasion; minor honours in Grade 2 events since (hooded last time, not today); reliable and basically progressive but she needs to resume improvement in this hot handicap.

16/1

3rd

6

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 1

14:05 Haydock

Lavida Adiva

10st 13lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ruth Jefferson

7yo who has shown improved form this season and won a Listed mares' hurdle at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in December; similar form when held in fourth in mares' Grade 2 there (3m, soft) three weeks ago and it seems likely she'll prove vulnerable today; wears a first-time hood.

25/1

Form: 13-3F9 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Fell at Chepstow when back from a break and her hurdling lacked fluency when well beaten at Carlisle last month; has something to prove but the first-time cheekpieces may help her jumping and she'll be in the mix if rediscovering last season's juvenile promise.
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5

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:40 Limerick

Majestic Jameela

11st 13lb

J: Mr D Allen

T: E McNamara

Three-time hurdles winner whose form slumped in Britain last winter; low-key stable debut at Listowel in June was followed by a fall at Killarney; never in the hunt at Listowel festival; trainer appears to have a better chance with Meehall.

16/1

13th

12

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 2f 0y

13:58 Listowel

Majestic Jameela

11st 7lb

J: Ms E C Costello

T: E McNamara

Form took a nosedive for Stuart Edmonds last winter; low low-key stable debut at this track was followed by a fall when last seen at Killarney; can only be watched.

40/1

17

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:37 Killarney

Majestic Jameela

10st 13lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

First reserve; struggled for form in Britain over the winter and low-key yard debut since.

Form: FP-4P5 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Pulled up at Uttoxeter in May and there was no return to form at Sandown 19 days ago; however, she's in top hands and is now 4lb lower than when a fair fourth of 14 over C&D (good) three starts ago; also effective on soft ground; not written off.
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Verdict Starting price

8

16th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Aintree

Touchy Feely

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Ran quite well when fourth behind Masked Dance in this race a year ago and is 10lb lower now but has become far too inconsistent to rely upon; pulled up over C&D on latest hurdling start (Boxing Day) and safely held in a chase a few weeks later; needs 112-day break to have done her good.

7/1

8

16th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Aintree

Touchy Feely

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Ran quite well when fourth behind Masked Dance in this race a year ago and is 10lb lower now but has become far too inconsistent to rely upon; pulled up over C&D on latest hurdling start (Boxing Day) and safely held in a chase a few weeks later; needs 112-day break to have done her good.

7/1

6th

7

24th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 31y

Class 4

12:55 Doncaster

Touchy Feely

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

pressed leader, led narrowly before 2nd, headed before 11th, not fluent 4 out

10/1

Form: 658143 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Well-beaten third in this last year; her form can be up and down but she's won two of her last eight starts (2m3f/2m4f, soft/good) and was a fair third at Musselburgh last month; might not be far away.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

8th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

15:15 Sedgefield

Could Be Trouble

11st 13lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Scored at Haydock (2m5f) in March and largely in good nick since, though she beat only one in 2m4f Worcester handicap hurdle 33 days ago; she's the sort to bounce back.

14/1

7

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Worcester

Could Be Trouble

11st 3lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

First-time visor and enjoyed a soft lead when winning at Haydock (2m5f, good) in March; bumped into one when second last time but that still completed a subsequent run of double-figure defeats.

9/1

Form: 27/F-7

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Made it 0-9 when soundly beaten at Ffos Las last month but it was her first run in just over a year and she may have needed it; held every chance when a final-flight faller at Warwick (2m3f, soft) last November and is now 3lb lower; no surprise if she has a major part to play.
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3

14th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

15:45 Fontwell

Sweet Magic

11st 11lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Alastair Ralph

0-16 in bumpers and over hurdles but finished runner-up for the fourth time, at Warwick (3m2f, soft) last month; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims at least.

3/1

2nd

3

20th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:05 Warwick

Sweet Magic

11st 6lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Alastair Ralph

Runner-up here (2m3f, soft) last February and now 5lb lower; however, not at the same level on her three starts this season and she faded when upped to 3m at Southwell recently; now 0-15.

15/2

4th

1

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:27 Southwell

Sweet Magic

12st 0lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alastair Ralph

12-race maiden, but has been runner-up on three occasions, latest at Warwick in February (2m3f, soft); well beaten only previous try at this sort of trip so stamina to prove.

10/1

Form: 3-112

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-3 when winning on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last month before 1l second to a thriving winner at Doncaster (2m, good); showed promise on soft ground on her debut; there's every chance she'll stay today's longer trip and this unexposed 4yo is firmly in calculations.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Crystal Glance

11st 8lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Record of 4-12 over hurdles but she was vulnerable in her final three runs last year including over C&D (good); now only 1lb higher than for her last success but she needs to rediscover her spark after six months off.

8/1

5th

9

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Crystal Glance

11st 0lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

4-10 over hurdles, the latest win gained at Warwick (2m5f, good) in May; not seen to same effect when ridden much more patiently there this month, after a break, but kept on steadily for a modest third and may still have scope for further progress.

10/1

5th

9

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Crystal Glance

11st 0lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

4-10 over hurdles, the latest win gained at Warwick (2m5f, good) in May; not seen to same effect when ridden much more patiently there this month, after a break, but kept on steadily for a modest third and may still have scope for further progress.

10/1

Betting Forcast

12/1 Lunar Discovery, 100/30 Little Miss Dante, 13/2 Victoria Milano, 11/2 Lavida Adiva, 10/1 Majestic Jameela, 12/1 Touchy Feely, 15/2 Could Be Trouble, 33/1 Sweet Magic, 9/4 Crystal Glance

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Crystal Glance

The Times:

Lavida Adiva

TOPSPEED:

Victoria Milano

POSTDATA:

Little Miss Dante

SPOTLIGHT:

Sweet Magic

LAMBOURN:

Touchy Feely

Telegraph:

Crystal Glance

The Guardian:

Crystal Glance

Daily Mirror:

Crystal Glance

The Sun:

Crystal Glance

Daily Record:

Crystal Glance

The Star:

Lavida Adiva

D Express:

Victoria Milano

Daily Mail:

Little Miss Dante