January 21 / 13.20 Leicester

13.20

Heavy

Watch On Racing TV ‘Hands & Heels’ Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (CJs’ & Amateur Riders’) (Part Of The REI)

  • Prize money: £3696.7
  • 2m 4f 110y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Watch On Racing TV ‘Hands & Heels’ Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (CJs’ & Amateur Riders’) (Part Of The REI)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 26-233

Last run: 63 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Modest strike-rate and tailed off over fences at Fakenham in November after a break; however, she may have needed that run and is on a handy mark on her best hurdle/chase form in the first half of 2024; not ruled out.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

4th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

15:33 Ludlow

Our Bills Aunt

11st 6lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alex Hales

Made all at Wetherby (2m3f, soft; form worked out well) just under a year ago but wasn't seen again until heavy defeat at Leicester (2m4f, soft) in December and needs to have taken significant benefit from that run.

14/1

1st

6

26th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 4

17:00 Wetherby

Our Bills Aunt

11st 8lb

J: Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alex Hales

Won when back over hurdles at Leicester (2m4f, heavy) last month; beaten 12l into second of 15 when unpenalised at Wincanton (2m4f, heavy) nine days later and a 6lb rise has now kicked in, but it was still a creditable effort last time and she can give another good account.

7/1

Form: 44-770

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Unable to finish better than seventh across her three hurdle starts (all 2m) but she kept on for fourth in a bumper at Bangor (2m, soft) last April and her useful pedigree firmly indicates she'll be suited by this step up in trip on handicap debut; has a lowly mark and is in good hands.
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6th

5

13th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Worcester

Alexandra Larose

11st 9lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

Had a break since her hat-trick bid came up well short when odds-on at Hereford in March; however, might be high in the weights now and has her stamina to prove over this far.

9/4

6th

5

13th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Worcester

Alexandra Larose

11st 9lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

Had a break since her hat-trick bid came up well short when odds-on at Hereford in March; however, might be high in the weights now and has her stamina to prove over this far.

9/4

1

26th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:30 Hereford

Alexandra Larose

12st 3lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

Runner-up on handicap debut at Leicester (2m4f, heavy) in January and has won her next two (2m3f/2m4f, good to soft), all under Lewis Saunders; carries a 7lb penalty for last Monday's win at Southwell and this progressive 5yo could be tough to beat.

Evs

Form: 37-5P8

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Her reduced mark appeals on form as recent as last March but she's struggled on her two latest outings and needs a major turnaround.
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9th

3

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:00 Ludlow

After Many Days

11st 7lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

0-18 but she's finished runner-up in her last three handicaps and latest was at Hereford (2m4f, good; 15-8 favourite) last month; up another 2lb but she still looks feasibly treated and should be in the thick of things again.

2/1

2nd

4

18th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

15:00 Hereford

After Many Days

11st 8lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Yet to win over hurdles but has run many a good race in handicaps and beat all bar a well-treated rival last time at Huntingdon (2m3f, heavy); has gone well here before on good ground; every chance.

11/4

2nd

3

19th Feb 2026

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

16:01 Huntingdon

After Many Days

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

0-14 over hurdles but has run many a good race in handicaps, including last time at Leicester (2m4f, heavy) where she looked set to collect before reeled in late on; up 2lb but goes on heavy and should be bang there.

7/4

Form: 05354P

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Just two (hurdle) wins from her 31 starts and pulled up over fences three weeks ago; however, she was showing some fair form in chases previously and may not be far away if back on song now reverting to hurdles.
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7

20th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

16:50 Ffos Las

Shesupincourt

10st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Ryan Potter

Losing run is mounting up, as are a string of big defeats; has won over hurdles and fences but she needs to get back on track.

7/1

4th

7

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

18:50 Fontwell

Shesupincourt

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Ryan Potter

2-31 over hurdles (soft/heavy) but the losing run is mounting up, as are a string of big defeats; the latest of those came at Hereford just eight days ago and she's out of the weights again.

12/1

7th

7

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

16:57 Hereford

Shesupincourt

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Ryan Potter

Won twice over hurdles in 2023 (about 2m7f) and once over fences (2m4f) in Feburary 2025, all in the mud; beaten at least 20l on all completions this season, she's opposable despite her fall in the weights.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 83F5-3

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Glimpses of promise in a bumper and maiden hurdles; came in for some support on her handicap and seasonal debut at Southwell (2m4f, good) last month, when doing much of the work before weakening to be an 18l third; tongue-tie now goes on and no surprise if she finds an improved finishing effort.
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4

6th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

17:20 Wincanton

Coco Brave

11st 8lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

prominent, in touch with leaders 4th, mistake 5th, reminders before 6th, overjumped and fell 3 out

15/2

5th

3

21st Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

13:20 Leicester

Coco Brave

11st 10lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Anthony Honeyball

Glimpses of promise in a bumper and maiden hurdles; came in for some support on her handicap and seasonal debut at Southwell (2m4f, good) last month, when doing much of the work before weakening to be an 18l third; tongue-tie now goes on and no surprise if she finds an improved finishing effort.

11/2

Form: -6991P CD BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Pulled up at Fakenham on New Year's Day (weakened quickly after making a couple of mistakes) and it's hard to be confident on the back of that; however, two starts ago she won in fine style on her handicap debut over this C&D (heavy) and she'll be a major player if rediscovering that form.
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5th

4

6th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

15:10 Fontwell

Barra Blue

11st 1lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

disputed lead, prominent after 3rd, outpaced after 4 out, soon lost ground, weakened after 3 out

7/1

6th

4

7th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:25 Bangor-on-Dee

Barra Blue

11st 5lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won in fine style on handicap debut at Leicester (2m4f, heavy) in December off 4lb lower; ran badly both starts since and 7lb claimer is enlisted.

12/1

6th

4

7th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:25 Bangor-on-Dee

Barra Blue

11st 5lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won in fine style on handicap debut at Leicester (2m4f, heavy) in December off 4lb lower; ran badly both starts since and 7lb claimer is enlisted.

12/1

Form: 226053

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Runner-up twice in a row last August/September and she's well treated on that form; however, four lesser performances have followed and she's now 0-16; needs a boost from the first-time cheekpieces.
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3

14th Mar 2025

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 5

14:14 Fakenham

Call Blue

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Brace

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

raced in fourth

10/1

7th

10

21st Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

13:20 Leicester

Call Blue

10st 7lb

J: Mr Charlie Bell

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Runner-up twice in a row last August/September and she's well treated on that form; however, four lesser performances have followed and she's now 0-16; needs a boost from the first-time cheekpieces.

7/1

7th

10

21st Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

13:20 Leicester

Call Blue

10st 7lb

J: Mr Charlie Bell

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Runner-up twice in a row last August/September and she's well treated on that form; however, four lesser performances have followed and she's now 0-16; needs a boost from the first-time cheekpieces.

7/1

Form: 091330 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Disappointing at Wetherby last month but in good form previously, winning there in November (2m5f, good) before two good thirds at Carlisle (good to soft/soft); could bounce back with a big performance.
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6

15th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

15:50 Southwell

Perculator

11st 7lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

in touch with leaders, lost ground after 2nd

16/1

6

15th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

15:50 Southwell

Perculator

11st 7lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Placed on consecutive outings after her narrow win at Wetherby (2m5f, good) in November but looked out of sorts on her last two outings and needs to have been refreshed by a 12-week break.

16/1

2

21st Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

13:20 Leicester

Perculator

11st 13lb

J: James Robottom

T: Mark Walford

Disappointing at Wetherby last month but in good form previously, winning there in November (2m5f, good) before two good thirds at Carlisle (good to soft/soft); could bounce back with a big performance.

9/1

Form: 55688F

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in Ireland but she was a well-beaten eighth in her first two handicaps and was soundly beaten when falling at the final flight last time; needs to raise her game in a first-time tongue-tie.
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6

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 65y

Class 5

16:05 Sedgefield

Confidential Gosip

11st 1lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Laura Horsfall

Encouraging efforts in Ireland but she's sliding down the weights for good reason; heavy ground perhaps not ideal last time but has enough to prove.

25/1

6

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 65y

Class 5

16:05 Sedgefield

Confidential Gosip

11st 1lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Laura Horsfall

Encouraging efforts in Ireland but she's sliding down the weights for good reason; heavy ground perhaps not ideal last time but has enough to prove.

25/1

6

21st Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

13:20 Leicester

Confidential Gosip

11st 2lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Laura Horsfall

Showed ability in Ireland but she was a well-beaten eighth in her first two handicaps and was soundly beaten when falling at the final flight last time; needs to raise her game in a first-time tongue-tie.

25/1

Form: UP035-

Last run: 284 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
She's 7lb lower than when winning at Ffos Las in April 2023 for Alastair Ralph but that's her sole win from 17 rules attempts and she's been absent since tailing off at Fakenham last April; makes stable debut.
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7

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

15:30 Huntingdon

Sadie Hill

10st 6lb

J: Mr Tom Hutsby

T: David Bridgwater

in touch with leaders

25/1

7

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

15:30 Huntingdon

Sadie Hill

10st 6lb

J: Mr Tom Hutsby

T: David Bridgwater

in touch with leaders

25/1

9

21st Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

13:20 Leicester

Sadie Hill

10st 9lb

J: Mr Tom Hutsby

T: David Bridgwater

She's 7lb lower than when winning at Ffos Las in April 2023 for Alastair Ralph but that's her sole win from 17 rules attempts and she's been absent since tailing off at Fakenham last April; makes stable debut.

16/1

Form: 354-6P

Last run: 62 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won on heavy ground at Ffos Las (2m) last February but struggled on her two outings in the autumn and needs to get back on track.
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4th

12

7th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 111y

Class 5

16:50 Exeter

My Granny Lily

10st 2lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Nigel Hawke

Won on heavy ground at Ffos Las (2m; wore cheekpieces) last season but has been out of form this term (three runs) and needs to respond very positively to a change of headgear today.

12/1

11

21st Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

13:20 Leicester

My Granny Lily

10st 2lb

J: Miss Megan Bevan

T: Nigel Hawke

Won on heavy ground at Ffos Las (2m) last February but struggled on her two outings in the autumn and needs to get back on track.

14/1

11

21st Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

13:20 Leicester

My Granny Lily

10st 2lb

J: Miss Megan Bevan

T: Nigel Hawke

Won on heavy ground at Ffos Las (2m) last February but struggled on her two outings in the autumn and needs to get back on track.

14/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £137.91
Tricast £506.37

Selections

POSTDATA:

Barra Blue

WEST COUNTRY:

Coco Brave

RP RATINGS:

After Many Days

The Guardian:

Call Blue

Daily Mirror:

Our Bill's Aunt

SPOTLIGHT:

Alexandra Larose

Telegraph:

Barra Blue

The Star:

Barra Blue

The Times:

Coco Brave

Daily Mail:

Coco Brave

D Express:

After Many Days

Daily Record:

Call Blue

The Sun:

Our Bill's Aunt