May 20 / 16.20 Southwell

16.20

Good

Bloomfields Horseboxes Mares’ Maiden Hurdle (Arc Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Qualifier) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £4193.42
  • 1m 7f 182y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Bloomfields Horseboxes Mares’ Maiden Hurdle (Arc Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Qualifier) (GBB)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 7/3

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in two points during the winter but kept on to take modest third in recent Newton Abbot novice hurdle (2m1f, good) for new stable and has place claims again if able to build on that performance.
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4th

4

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

17:08 Stratford

Klervia

10st 6lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Barry Brennan

0-10 over hurdles; two of this year's six runs for Fergal O'Brien offered significant hope but she was soundly beaten on her latest outing; now back in the care of Barry Brennan; others have much less to prove.

12/1

7th

6

19th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

14:05 Market Rasen

Klervia

10st 9lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Ever more temptingly handicapped, and still doing some okay late work behind the uncontainable Beorma over Southwell's 2m4f last time; previous tribulations in two Cornish points and one other staying hurdle temper enthusiasm ahead of this step back up in trip, however.

16/1

3rd

3

2nd Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell

Klervia

11st 0lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Remains winless and she underwent wind surgery before a below-par fifth of eight in 2m Huntingdon handicap two weeks ago; others are preferred.

8/1

Form: 830-

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Changed hands after creditable third in 16-runner Cork bumper (yielding to soft) in January and was not disgraced in good-ground Cheltenham bumper for new stable last month; makes hurdling debut in a modest race; likely contender.
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7

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

17:15 Market Rasen

Taktique Gagnante

11st 4lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Second on her last two starts, latest at Cartmel (2m1f, soft) last month in first-time cheekpieces, which are retained; steps up in trip and should give a good account.

7/2

2nd

10

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

15:12 Cartmel

Taktique Gagnante

10st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Placed in slow-ground Irish bumper in January; disappointed when warm favourite for hurdle debut in May but her second in a small field at Bangor (2m3f, good) this month was more encouraging and she's open to further improvement if aided by first-time cheekpieces here.

7/1

3

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

18:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Taktique Gagnante

11st 6lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Changed hands after creditable third in 16-runner Cork bumper (yielding to soft) in January and was not disgraced in good-ground Cheltenham bumper for new stable in April; flopped badly when warm favourite for hurdling debut in May but could still have a good future over jumps; moves up from 2m today.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 5-5

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on last summer's Flat debut and showed nothing more than minor promise in two maiden hurdles (both 2m, good) for new stable this spring.
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5th

4

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

18:20 Stratford

Burgeon

11st 2lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Has shown little in four hurdle starts, including on handicap debut when pulled up at Warwick (2m5f, good) 26 days ago; sports first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces, and they need to have an impact.

25/1

10

4th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

Burgeon

10st 9lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Has shown no notable form in three runs over hurdles and on sole start on the Flat; hopes pinned on the longer trip now switched to handicaps.

14/1

3

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:20 Southwell

Burgeon

10st 10lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Well beaten on last summer's Flat debut and showed nothing more than minor promise in two maiden hurdles (both 2m, good) for new stable this spring.

33/1

Form: 63-

Last run: 66 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability on the Flat for William Haggas last year and on her two hurdling starts for Alan King in February/March; only fourth best on merit when modest third at Kempton (2m, good) on latter occasion but this race is easier and she's on the shortlist; hooded for first time.
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4th

1

(5)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Christian Bruce

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

No significant impact after three Flat maidens (1m2f-1m4f for William Haggas) and four races over hurdles; now makes Flat handicap debut.

10/1

6th

9

14th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

19:10 Uttoxeter

Christian Bruce

11st 6lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Showed only minor promise in three 2m maiden/novice hurdles this year and is not obviously well treated for this handicap debut but the new trip may unlock improvement.

10/1

4

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:20 Southwell

Christian Bruce

10st 10lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Showed some ability on the Flat for William Haggas last year and on her two hurdling starts for Alan King in February/March; only fourth best on merit when modest third at Kempton (2m, good) on latter occasion but this race is easier and she's on the shortlist; hooded for first time.

4/1

Form: 44-

Last run: 171 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a useful hurdler for these connections; slightly disappointing when last of four at Newcastle in November but made quite encouraging debut when keeping-on fourth of seven in junior hurdle at Bangor (2m, good to soft) earlier that month and is one of the most interesting ones here.
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9th

10

15th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

16:48 Uttoxeter

Global Hideaway

10st 3lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Well beaten over 2m on last month's stable debut, after a layoff, and did not achieve a great deal when last of five finishers (albeit not beaten that far) over 2m5f 12 days ago; not yet exposed after only six starts but needs improvement over this new trip.

12/1

5th

4

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

15:20 Newton Abbot

Global Hideaway

10st 11lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Bled in her final two races for Dan Skelton and was 100-1 when beaten a distance on yard debut in a 2m handicap hurdle at Southwell (good), albeit after a year off; chance hinges on this longer trip making all the difference and her pedigree offers hope.

13/2

9th

6

9th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell

Global Hideaway

10st 12lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Bled from the nose on final two starts for Dan Skelton, latterly when pulled-up 66-1 shot on handicap debut just under a year ago; now with Christian Williams (same owner); others have much less to prove.

20/1

Form: 7

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some fair form (albeit without winning) on the Flat last year and was seemingly in process of running quite well until shocking jumping error at third-last flight cooked her goose on recent stable/hurdle debut at Warwick; can feature.
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4th

5

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:31 Bath

Hope Rising

9st 11lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Jamie Snowden

Unplaced in seven Flat starts (last ran in this sphere in 2024); triple good-ground hurdle winner at up to 2m1f last summer; reluctant to race when well beaten over hurdles latest; others make more appeal.

3/1

2nd

2

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:43 Uttoxeter

Hope Rising

11st 10lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Comes with some risk, having refused to race on one occasion and lost many lengths by whipping around at the start last time (ran well in the circumstances); otherwise capable of playing a big role.

5/2

2nd

3

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 3

18:50 Stratford

Hope Rising

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Won three in her first season over hurdles last term and may not have got home when third of five at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) on her return to action 23 days ago; should be sharper for the run and holds claims.

3/1

Form: 5-2

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful form when placed four times over 1m2f on the Flat for Andrew Balding last year; raced too freely on her first two stable/hurdle starts, easily brushed aside by short-odds winner when remote second at Stratford (2m, good) this month, but there is still hope she might transfer more of her Flat ability to this code.
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7

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:20 Southwell

Lasting Love

10st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Faye Bramley

Fairly useful form when placed four times over 1m2f on the Flat for Andrew Balding last year; raced too freely on her first two stable/hurdle starts, easily brushed aside by short-odds winner when remote second at Stratford (2m, good) this month, but there is still hope she might transfer more of her Flat ability to this code.

8/1

7

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:20 Southwell

Lasting Love

10st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Faye Bramley

Fairly useful form when placed four times over 1m2f on the Flat for Andrew Balding last year; raced too freely on her first two stable/hurdle starts, easily brushed aside by short-odds winner when remote second at Stratford (2m, good) this month, but there is still hope she might transfer more of her Flat ability to this code.

8/1

2nd

8

8th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

17:55 Stratford

Lasting Love

10st 4lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Faye Bramley

Often placed but failed to win (0-8) on the Flat for Andrew Balding; took a keen hold and weakened when last of five on stable/hurdles debut at Newbury (2m, good; 12-1) seven weeks ago; may need time to acclimatise to the demands of this discipline; safer to look elsewhere.

25/1

Form: P-6

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair on the Flat on her going days but was pulled up on stable/hurdle debut in February and probably didn't achieve much when sixth at Worcester (2m, good; first-time cheekpieces) a fortnight ago.
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14th

7

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Worcester

Nini Star

11st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Fair on the Flat on her going days; has not achieved a great deal in three hurdle runs for new yard this year but she now switches to a handicap and is a possible improver with new headgear tried; one to keep an eye on.

7/1

8

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:20 Southwell

Nini Star

10st 10lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Fair on the Flat on her going days but was pulled up on stable/hurdle debut in February and probably didn't achieve much when sixth at Worcester (2m, good; first-time cheekpieces) a fortnight ago.

14/1

8

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:20 Southwell

Nini Star

10st 10lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Fair on the Flat on her going days but was pulled up on stable/hurdle debut in February and probably didn't achieve much when sixth at Worcester (2m, good; first-time cheekpieces) a fortnight ago.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £185.40
Straight Forecast £172.56
Trifecta £786.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Christian Bruce

SPOTLIGHT:

Taktique Gagnante

LAMBOURN:

Lasting Love

The Sun:

Global Hideaway

Telegraph:

Nini Star

POSTDATA:

Taktique Gagnante

Daily Mirror:

Taktique Gagnante

The Guardian:

Christian Bruce

Daily Mail:

Christian Bruce

D Express:

Christian Bruce

The Star:

Christian Bruce

The Times:

Lasting Love

Daily Record:

Lasting Love