14.40
Good To SoftClose Brothers Mares’ Hurdle (Registered As The David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £70337.5
- 2m 4f 56y
- Class 1
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
4/5 (Won)
- Win: £1.84
- Place: £1.30
Form: 112-11 CD
Last run: 73 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 154
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 118y |
11st 7lb |
Has won 10 of her 11 hurdle starts, including this term in Grade 2 Ascot Hurdle, Grade 3 mares' contest at Leopardstown over Christmas and 2m5f Grade 1 Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham, getting first run on Jade De Grugy going to the last when beating that rival 1l (good); first run here since winning as a 3yo and deserved favourite but could be pushed very close by Jade De Grugy. |
4/6 |
|
1st 7 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Has won nine of her ten hurdle starts (including last year's Martin Pipe over C&D), with her only defeat coming at the hands of Lossiemouth in the Grade 1 Aintree Hurdle (2m4f, good to soft) last spring; has looked every bit as good when landing Grade 2 Ascot Hurdle (2m3f, good to soft) and a 2m4f Grade 3 at Leopardstown's Christmas meeting (gave weight and beat Feet Of A Dancer just over 2l) this season; will be hard to beat. |
4/5 |
|
2nd 7 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
towards rear, pecked on landing 5th |
6/1 |
11/4
- Place: £1.70
Form: 2-1321 D
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 150
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 118y |
11st 7lb |
Last year's winner took well to fences this season, finishing second in Limerick Grade 2 over Christmas before going one better in similar company at Thurles (2m5f, yielding) in January; right at her best back hurdling in Grade 1 Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham when a clear staying-on second to Wodhooh (beaten 1l) having allowed winner first run (good); cheekpieces now fitted for the rematch. |
6/4 |
|
2nd 3 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
5-7 over hurdles; second to stablemate Lossiemouth in this last year before a Grade 1 win at the Punchestown festival, her second success at the top level; has taken well to fences this winter, finishing second in Limerick Grade 2 over Christmas before going one better in similar company at Thurles (2m5f, yielding) in January; most consistent and looks sure to go well back hurdling. |
11/4 |
|
1st 4 |
18th Jan 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 198y |
10st 12lb |
5-7 over hurdles; second to stablemate Lossiemouth at Cheltenham last March before Grade 1 win at the Punchestown festival, her second success at top level; jumped untidily at times and more broadly disappointing on chase debut at Cork; showed sufficient improvement when second at Limerick to suggest she can beat the winner's stablemate Tareze. |
2/9 |
8/1
Form: 43-121 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 144
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Consistent type; fourth in the Pertemps Final at this meeting last year and has taken her form to an even higher level this term, winning Listed race at Punchestown (2m2f, soft to heavy) and Grade 2 at Doncaster (3m, soft); beat Dream On Baby by 2l in the latter, with Jetara a further 7l back in third; however, Wodhooh gave her 8lb and a beating (just over 2l) at Leopardstown in between, so it's tough to see how she can turn the tables off levels. |
8/1 |
|
1st 3 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Consistent type; fourth over this trip in the Pertemps Final at last season's Cheltenham Festival and has taken her form to an even higher level this term, winning Listed race at Punchestown and beaten off only late on by Wodhooh in Grade 3 at Leopardstown; very solid candidate. |
9/4 |
9/1
Form: 5-6233 D
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Filly
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 12 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
Not at the top of her game in the Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) last month but this sort of trip may be her optimum; neck second to Strong Leader at Wetherby (3m, good) in November and creditable third behind Impose Toi and Strong Leader in another Grade 2 at Newbury (3m, soft) later that month; ran well here 12 months ago; each-way claims if back on song. |
25/1 |
|
4th 6 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Won Grade 2 mares' event at Ascot before finishing third to Lossiemouth in this and the Aintree Hurdle (Wodhooh 8l ahead in second) last spring; has slightly bettered those RPRs in defeat on all four outings this season and she's an each-way player again. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Won Grade 2 mares' hurdle at Ascot (1m7f, good) last January and she's looked better than ever when running really well in defeat against males in Grade 2s at Wetherby (3m, good) and Newbury (3m, soft) on last two starts; she'll be fine now back down in trip and may well be in the mix. |
3/1 |
25/1
Form: 3-3373 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Filly
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
11st 3lb |
Third in this event last year after taking the same place in Aintree Grade 1; has failed to match that form this season and has slumped 9lb in the ratings in 12 months; tailed off in Leopardstown Grade 1 won by Teahupoo; moderate fifth behind Wodhooh; a lot to prove now but could surprise. |
25/1 |
|
5th 4 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Smart mare who was an 11l fourth to Lossiemouth in this 12 months ago before finishing third in 3m Grade 1s at Aintree and Punchestown later in the spring; hasn't quite hit the same heights this season, including 9l third to Feet Of A Dancer and Dream On Baby in Doncaster Grade 2 latest; vulnerable even if back to her very best in a change of headgear (first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces). |
25/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Smart staying mare who won this race 12 months ago (good to soft) in game style and made the frame in three Grade 1s at the spring festivals afterwards; ran poorly against the geldings at Leopardstown four weeks ago but would have a big chance if returning to her best. |
11/4 |
14/1
Form: P22132 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 141
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Steadily progressive; won Listed event at Kempton (2m5f, good) in November; has advanced her form in defeat since, finishing third to Wodhooh and Feet Of A Dancer in Grade 3 at Leopardstown (2m4f, good/yielding) over Christmas before getting outstayed by the latter in a 3m Grade 2 at Doncaster (soft) in January; likeable but surely far more a place than win contender. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Steadily progressive; won Listed event at Kempton (2m5f, good) in November and seemed to perform even better when third to the classy Wodhooh in Grade 3 at Leopardstown (2m4f, good/yielding; 18-1) over Christmas; more to find again and has stamina to prove as well, but she may not have reached her limit. |
5/1 |
|
1 |
26th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Dual-purpose; 1-7 over hurdles and rated 127, the win coming in a Thurles maiden last November; decent run in similar race to this when a 5l runner up at Listowel (2m4f, yld-sft) in September; solid effort on the Flat at Thurles latest (16.5f, good); player. |
9/4 |
66/1
Form: F-3143 D
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 100y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Won 2m4f handicap at Sandown (soft) in December and she ran well in defeat in Listed/Grade 2 races on next two starts (2m4f/1m7f, good/soft); mid-race unseat at Cheltenham last week; she's a half-sister to a 3m2f winner and it's possible this new trip will be within range; in with a chance. |
8/1 |
|
5 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Followed a clearcut handicap win at Sandown (2m4f, soft) with a good fourth to Nurse Susan in a Listed event there in January; another sound effort when a rallying third of four in 2m Ascot mares' Grade 2 (soft) since; the return to further will suit but she has plenty to find on form. |
66/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 157y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Keeps getting better and she followed a clearcut handicap win at Sandown (2m4f, soft) with a good fourth to Nurse Susan in a Listed event over the same C&D two weeks ago; 4lb better off with that rival today and there's unlikely to be much between them. |
5/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £2.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £2.74 |
| Trifecta | £8.90 |