May 13 / 19.10 Sedgefield

19.10

Good

Fairlight Studio New Beginnings For Spring Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 3f 188y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Fairlight Studio New Beginnings For Spring Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £4.40

Form: 44/27-

Last run: 334 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 8yo; absent since disappointing performance 11 months ago but kept on well for second (no match for very progressive rival) when upped to 2m3f for handicap debut at Fontwell (good) two starts back and has a big role to play here if back on song after her layoff.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

16:13 Fontwell

Janworth

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Unlucky not to win three in a row over 2m4f in the spring (good to firm-good to soft); had to settle for fourth when warm favourite to add to her tally at Worcester (2m4f, good) last month but that certainly wasn't a bad run and she remains open to further progress; respected.

4/1

2

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Worcester

Janworth

11st 13lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Would have won at Southwell last month had she not come down at the last and successful on either side of that, doing it comfortably here last time under positive tactics; has to take an 8lb rise on the chin but looks progressive.

6/4

4

12th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Worcester

Janworth

11st 8lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Jamie Snowden

Has seemingly come on plenty for taking the best part of a year off as she made a winning return at Sedgefield in May and had plenty in hand when taking quite a heavy fall at the last at Southwell (2m4f; good) on Monday; needs to be none the worse on this very quick return.

2/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 7/732-

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
No match for next-time-out winner Feach Amach when second over C&D (good) last month and now 0-6 over hurdles but that was still a pretty good effort and she's 19lb better off with that rival today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(2)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:35 Catterick

Lillistar

8st 11lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Over 6l behind Zephlyn over C&D last May; some fair form since (won over 2m at Wolverhampton in October) but not quite at her best back on turf last twice (over 2m5f and 1m4f); place chance.

8/1

5th

5

(5)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

20:22 Pontefract

Lillistar

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Not at her best over hurdles or here (extended 2m5f) last month; drop in trip can help but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

6th

9

(10)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 139y

Class 6

16:32 Pontefract

Lillistar

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Below her best over hurdles 16 days ago but runner-up on the Flat at Newcastle (2m, AW) last month; consistent in this code last August-October and she's shaped as though this test of stamina could suit; on the shortlist.

11/2

Form: 0P411- CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Transformed by combination of wind surgery and cheekpieces last month, winning over C&D (good) and at Perth (2m4f, good to soft); raised another 6lb since last time but commands respect in current mood.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:15 Kelso

Feach Amach

11st 1lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Won three times last spring (2m4f/2m5f, good/good to soft; including C&D) and followed a break by returning to winning ways with a career best at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) a fortnight ago, albeit with half the hurdles omitted; could still have more to offer and she's respected up 4lb.

7/2

1st

2

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

17:00 Musselburgh

Feach Amach

10st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Won three times last spring (2m4f/2m5f, good/good to soft); ran okay when fourth of seven over C&D (good to soft) in November when last seen (lost a shoe); each-way claims if fully tuned up after a break.

5/1

4

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Feach Amach

11st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: Adam Nicol

Made excellent progress when fitted with cheekpieces in the spring, and the second of her three wins was gained over C&D; further improvement is possible if she's fully tuned up after five-month break.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 62672- BF

Last run: 97 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 6yo; weakened out of contention on handicap debut at Fakenham (2m4f, good; first-time cheekpieces) in January and form of subsequent C&D maiden second isn't anything to get too excited about but she remains lightly raced; returns from 97-day break today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(2)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Laravie

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: James Owen

Unplaced when just 2-1 for last month's Flat handicap debut at Lingfield (2m, AW) but justified favouritism in good style at Salisbury (1m6f, good to firm) subsequently; did it in good style and she still appeals as being well treated under a 4lb penalty, especially in view of her hurdling ability.

13/8

1st

6

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

16:55 Salisbury

Laravie

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Developed into fairly useful hurdler when fitted with a visor last year, winning four times (2m4f-2m7f); didn't show a great deal in three AW novice races (8.6f-1m3f) in March and was soundly beaten when upped to 2m for recent handicap debut (visor refitted) but she may yet transfer some of that hurdling ability to this code.

4/1

5th

4

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Laravie

9st 8lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

Developed into fairly useful hurdler when fitted with a visor last year, winning four times (2m4f-2m7f); didn't show a great deal in three AW novice races (8.6f-1m3f) in March but this longer trip ought to suit much better and she has the visor refitted on her Flat handicap debut; must be considered.

6/4

Form: 21129- C

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Came good with two hurdle wins in November (2m1f here/1m7f), and was not discredited when second of four on subsequent chasing debut; well beaten over C&D last month, after a break, but may have needed that outing and remains unexposed over 2m4f.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:48 Cartmel

Suitably Surprised

11st 0lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

Creditable second of 15 at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) just under a year ago but not seen again until a heavy defeat in December, and absent for 160 days since; considered only if lively in betting.

12/1

11

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:05 Hexham

Suitably Surprised

10st 12lb

J: Mr James King

T: Sam England

Came good with two wins in November (2m1f/1m7f); returned from break with two low-key runs this spring but remains unexposed over 2m4f and James King is an interesting jockey booking.

14/1

5th

6

13th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

19:10 Sedgefield

Suitably Surprised

10st 12lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

towards rear throughout

9/1

Form: 76P7-4 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Regressive 8yo who has gone more than two years without a win; ran well for a long way in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Kelso (2m5f, good) on Wednesday but needs to build on that performance here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

19:00 Market Rasen

Lone Star

11st 13lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Capitalised upon some considerable help from the handicapper when winning over C&D (good) just under a year ago and returns here after a decent effort at Kelso this month, but she's nothing like the force of old and has become inconsistent.

9/2

5th

5

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Lone Star

11st 11lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Last win came off a 5lb lower mark at Market Rasen in June last year (2m4f, good); not at her best last time but has a chance on her previous run when third at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft).

9/1

10th

4

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:07 Newcastle

Lone Star

11st 11lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Scored at Market Rasen (on good ground) last June and she returned from a seven-month absence with a very good third of nine over C&D 11 days ago; this C&D winner can go very well off an unchanged mark.

6/1

Non-runners

Park Hind

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £29.40
Straight Forecast £52.08
Trifecta £135.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Feach Amach

RP RATINGS:

Lillistar

The Guardian:

Lillistar

D Express:

Lillistar

Daily Mirror:

Lillistar

POSTDATA:

Feach Amach

The Times:

Feach Amach

Telegraph:

Feach Amach

Daily Mail:

Feach Amach

The Sun:

Feach Amach

The Star:

Feach Amach

Daily Record:

Feach Amach