Today / 15.35 Newton Abbot

15.35

Good

newtonabbotracing.com Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 3m 2f 105y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
SKY
View Course
newtonabbotracing.com Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 6P2-8

Last run: 22 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won a point bumper last November (soft); showed little on her first two rules starts before improving to be 6l second in a Fontwell mares' novices' hurdle (2m5f, good) in April; failed to back that up at Worcester (2m4f, good) latest, giving her a bit to prove again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Worcester

Mistletoe

11st 9lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Joe Tickle

Point bumper winner and was second in a Fontwell mares' novice hurdle (2m5f, good) in April; still went off 80-1 for handicap debut at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) and went out like a light.

33/1

1

4th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

15:35 Newton Abbot

Mistletoe

12st 0lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Joe Tickle

Won a point bumper last November (soft); showed little on her first two rules starts before improving to be 6l second in a Fontwell mares' novices' hurdle (2m5f, good) in April; failed to back that up at Worcester (2m4f, good) latest, giving her a bit to prove again.

12/1

1

4th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

15:35 Newton Abbot

Mistletoe

12st 0lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Joe Tickle

Won a point bumper last November (soft); showed little on her first two rules starts before improving to be 6l second in a Fontwell mares' novices' hurdle (2m5f, good) in April; failed to back that up at Worcester (2m4f, good) latest, giving her a bit to prove again.

12/1

Form: 555-21 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Has improved recently and broke her duck at Stratford (3m2f, good) last month; up 3lb for that, unexposed and could have more to come.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

4th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

15:35 Newton Abbot

Portobello Girl

11st 12lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Alastair Ralph

Has improved recently and broke her duck at Stratford (3m2f, good) last month; up 3lb for that, unexposed and could have more to come.

5/2

2

4th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

15:35 Newton Abbot

Portobello Girl

11st 12lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Alastair Ralph

Has improved recently and broke her duck at Stratford (3m2f, good) last month; up 3lb for that, unexposed and could have more to come.

5/2

2

18th May 2025

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:50 Stratford

Portobello Girl

11st 4lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Alastair Ralph

Low-mileage 6yo who looked suited by the step up to 2m7f when keeping on well for second at Uttoxeter (good) a fortnight ago; moves up in trip again today and can make her presence felt.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: PF12-2

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
2m1f and 2m3f hurdle winner; well beaten second at Taunton (3m, good to firm) in April but fared better here (2m5f, good) latest; not ruled out but she does have a bit to prove over his trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

4th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

15:35 Newton Abbot

Chabadatika

11st 10lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Charlton

2m1f and 2m3f hurdle winner; well beaten second at Taunton (3m, good to firm) in April but fared better here (2m5f, good) latest; not ruled out but she does have a bit to prove over his trip.

5/1

3

4th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

15:35 Newton Abbot

Chabadatika

11st 10lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Charlton

2m1f and 2m3f hurdle winner; well beaten second at Taunton (3m, good to firm) in April but fared better here (2m5f, good) latest; not ruled out but she does have a bit to prove over his trip.

5/1

Form: 54758-

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Dual bumper winner (first two starts); has so far been unable to improve on that form over hurdles; has had wind surgery since well beaten at Chepstow (2m7f, good) latest; better is needed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

14:45 Taunton

My Louise

11st 6lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Lydia Richards

Dual bumper winner (first two starts) who had struggled to match that level over hurdles until a close third of nine at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) last June off 1lb higher than today; that came after wind surgery and in a first-time tongue-tie (kept since) but she was pulled up at Plumpton (2m4f, soft) when next seen four weeks ago; mixed messages.

8/1

4

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

16:45 Plumpton

My Louise

11st 1lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Lydia Richards

Dual bumper winner (first two starts) who had struggled to match that level over hurdles until a close third of nine at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) last June, following wind surgery and fitted with a tongue-tie (retained); that was more like it, but she'll need to back that up returning from a 264-day break and down in trip.

15/2

4

4th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

15:35 Newton Abbot

My Louise

11st 5lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Lydia Richards

Dual bumper winner (first two starts); has so far been unable to improve on that form over hurdles; has had wind surgery since well beaten at Chepstow (2m7f, good) latest; better is needed.

14/1

Form: 4PP1-5

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Well supported when scoring at Taunton (3m, good to firm) on penultimate start, her first after wind surgery; went up 5lb for that; couldn't match that effort when dropped back to 2m2f here latest; drops 1lb and the return to further should suit; player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

16:10 Taunton

Inchagoill Lady

10st 9lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Kevin Pickard

C&D winner who had been running well in both codes until a well-held fifth in 2m4f Wincanton handicap hurdle 39 days ago; she's the sort to bounce back.

12/1

5th

10

29th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

15:03 Wincanton

Inchagoill Lady

10st 11lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Kevin Pickard

Just 1-20 under rules but runner-up in two of her last three runs, including over hurdles at Hereford (2m5f, good) in November; sole win was on good to firm ground but she handles soft (more to prove on heavy) and has possibilities back in this sphere.

10/1

5

4th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

15:35 Newton Abbot

Inchagoill Lady

11st 2lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Kevin Pickard

Well supported when scoring at Taunton (3m, good to firm) on penultimate start, her first after wind surgery; went up 5lb for that; couldn't match that effort when dropped back to 2m2f here latest; drops 1lb and the return to further should suit; player.

7/1

Form: 40344-

Last run: 75 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Third in a mares' bumper here (good) on debut last year; unable to improve on that level of form but was third over hurdles at Chepstow (2m3f, heavy) in January; below that level twice since; half-sister to a 3m winner, so this longer trip might see her find some improvement.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

15:37 Ludlow

Arctic Angel

11st 2lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Stopped too quickly at Cartmel latest (2m6f, good to soft) for either the 4lb rise for her previous Newton Abbot success (3m2f, good) or the quirky course to seem the issue; step back up in trip is a plus, but questions to answer again; cheekpieces discarded.

8/1

4

29th Jun 2025

Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

15:15 Cartmel

Arctic Angel

11st 6lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: Evan Williams

Kept on well for narrow success at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) this month, opening her hurdling account at the eighth attempt; will be fine on the forecast slower ground and further progress is possible if combination of drop back in trip and first-time cheekpieces has positive effect.

5/2

6

4th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

15:35 Newton Abbot

Arctic Angel

11st 2lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: Evan Williams

Third in a mares' bumper here (good) on debut last year; unable to improve on that level of form but was third over hurdles at Chepstow (2m3f, heavy) in January; below that level twice since; half-sister to a 3m winner, so this longer trip might see her find some improvement.

9/2

Form: 1P8-72

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
2m5f hurdle winner (soft) last December, when with Robert Walford; form then tailed off; back in better form for this trainer last month, equalling her best RPR when a close second over C&D (good); now needs to back that up and she's a player if able to do so.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

6th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

18:25 Stratford

All Under Control

11st 1lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Ryan Potter

Ought to have coped much better with the soft ground when well beaten at Cartmel (2m6f) ten weeks ago but was runner-up on her two previous outings (both 3m2f, good; once here) and Sean Bowen is booked today.

9/2

10th

8

27th Jun 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

15:08 Cartmel

All Under Control

10st 13lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Ryan Potter

Effective on tight left-handed tracks having finished second at Stratford and Newton Abbot the last twice, not beaten far either time; those were over 3m2f but she's fine over this far.

5/1

7

4th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

15:35 Newton Abbot

All Under Control

11st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Ryan Potter

2m5f hurdle winner (soft) last December, when with Robert Walford; form then tailed off; back in better form for this trainer last month, equalling her best RPR when a close second over C&D (good); now needs to back that up and she's a player if able to do so.

7/2

Form: 84P6P-

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 3lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
2m7f hurdle winner (good to soft) in May 2023; well below par on her last five starts; blinkers now accompany tongue-tie; back on her winning mark but plenty to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

8

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

18:10 Exeter

Elfride

10st 2lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Richard Phillips

2m7f hurdle winner (good to soft); on a lengthy losing run and arrives with plenty to prove from 4lb wrong.

33/1

18

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

14:20 Exeter

Elfride

10st 2lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Richard Phillips

Struggled last year and competes from 6lb out of the handicap today; needs January's wind op to have made a big difference.

66/1

8

4th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

15:35 Newton Abbot

Elfride

10st 3lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Richard Phillips

2m7f hurdle winner (good to soft) in May 2023; well below par on her last five starts; blinkers now accompany tongue-tie; back on her winning mark but plenty to prove.

16/1

Form: 4/0/9-

Last run: 334 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Fast-ground point winner whose two attempts over hurdles have offered little encouragement.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

21st Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

15:25 Exeter

Share A Moment

11st 2lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Only 1-14 in points; six-race maiden over hurdles and with a basement handicap mark.

20/1

10th

11

21st Aug 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

17:00 Newton Abbot

Share A Moment

10st 2lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Belied 40-1 odds when very respectable fourth over C&D (good) on rules return in June but is effectively 3lb higher today and, on balance, others look stronger.

16/1

9

4th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

15:35 Newton Abbot

Share A Moment

10st 2lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Fast-ground point winner whose two attempts over hurdles have offered little encouragement.

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.10
Straight Forecast £17.71
Tricast £90.22
Trifecta £96.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Portobello Girl

The Times:

All Under Control

D Express:

Inchagoill Lady

RP RATINGS:

Portobello Girl

POSTDATA:

Portobello Girl

Telegraph:

Portobello Girl

The Guardian:

Portobello Girl

Daily Mirror:

Portobello Girl

The Sun:

Portobello Girl

The Star:

Portobello Girl

Daily Record:

Portobello Girl

Daily Mail:

All Under Control