March 21 / 15.00 Newbury

15.00

Good To Soft

BetVictor British EBF “National Hunt” Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Limited Handicap) (Grade 2) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £33819.5
  • 2m 4f 118y
  • Class 1
  • 15 runners
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BetVictor British EBF “National Hunt” Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Limited Handicap) (Grade 2) (GBB)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 0-2212

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
3-5 in bumpers, including a Sandown Listed win on good to soft; won at Chepstow (2m, soft) on third attempt over hurdles and runner-up in the other three; cheekpieces latest (ran creditably); has top weight on this handicap debut but going beyond 2m1f for first time could prove just the ticket.
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6th

12

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Aintree

Charisma Cat

11st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Listed bumper winner who built upon previous promise over hurdles when sent up in trip for her handicap debut and winning that 15-runner mares' novice handicap at Newbury in good style; has the 7lb mares' allowance but she still needs to find something extra and can make the odd mistake.

9/1

1st

1

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 1

15:00 Newbury

Charisma Cat

11st 12lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

3-5 in bumpers, including a Sandown Listed win on good to soft; won at Chepstow (2m, soft) on third attempt over hurdles and runner-up in the other three; cheekpieces latest (ran creditably); has top weight on this handicap debut but going beyond 2m1f for first time could prove just the ticket.

13/2

2nd

1

17th Feb 2026

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:00 Market Rasen

Charisma Cat

11st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

3-5 in bumpers last season, including a win at Listed level; she got off the mark at the third attempt over hurdles at Chepstow (2m, soft) three weeks ago; first-time cheekpieces go on and she still needs to brush up her jumping in order to progress but should run well.

7/2

16/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: -1543P D

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Held up; 1-9 over hurdles but 5lb lower than when fourth under Murray Dodd at Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft) in December, her best form; no match for Indannya or Fresh As A Daisy at Warwick next time, but her latest start (pulled up at Ludlow; tongue tied first time) is the chief worry.
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2nd

10

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 1

15:00 Newbury

Pismo Beach

10st 12lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Stuart Edmunds

Held up; 1-9 over hurdles but 5lb lower than when fourth under Murray Dodd at Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft) in December, her best form; no match for Indannya or Fresh As A Daisy at Warwick next time, but her latest start (pulled up at Ludlow; tongue tied first time) is the chief worry.

16/1

4

4th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

15:33 Ludlow

Pismo Beach

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Just 1-8 over hurdles but kept on well to take fourth from out of the weights in good Cheltenham handicap (2m4f, good to soft) in December and also ran well when placed in Warwick novice (2m5f, good to soft) at end of that month; won't be far away if she copes with the slower ground here; tongue-tie added.

8/1

20/1

  • Place: £7.40

Form: -12744

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Progressed well in bumpers and ran encouragingly behind Betty's Daisy and Edith Pelham when fourth of 16 at Warwick (2m3f, good to soft) on second start over hurdles; she was much further behind Edith Pelham at Southwell 19 days ago, but these are early days for this handicap debutante.
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3rd

11

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 1

15:00 Newbury

Shotgun Shirley

10st 11lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Progressed well in bumpers and ran encouragingly behind Betty's Daisy and Edith Pelham when fourth of 16 at Warwick (2m3f, good to soft) on second start over hurdles; she was much further behind Edith Pelham at Southwell 19 days ago, but these are early days for this handicap debutante.

20/1

4th

6

2nd Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:45 Southwell

Shotgun Shirley

11st 2lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Bumper progress culminated in a good effort at Listed level; ran encouragingly, one place behind Edith Pelham, at Warwick (2m3f, good to soft) in the latest of two attempts over hurdles; bred to rate higher still and warrants respect.

11/4

Form: 0-4F14

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Marked improvement to win at Windsor in January in her third hurdle race; came from off the pace when fourth of nine at Market Rasen (again 2m, soft) and never got to grips with today's rivals Charisma Cat and Watamu, a result which leaves her with something to find but this is a different trip and her trainer is a dab hand at big handicap wins.
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5th

4

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 1

15:00 Newbury

Getawhisky

11st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Marked improvement to win at Windsor in January in her third hurdle race; came from off the pace when fourth of nine at Market Rasen (again 2m, soft) and never got to grips with today's rivals Charisma Cat and Watamu, a result which leaves her with something to find but this is a different trip and her trainer is a dab hand at big handicap wins.

3/1

4th

2

17th Feb 2026

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:00 Market Rasen

Getawhisky

11st 9lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Bumper winner who showed significant improvement when getting off the mark over hurdles at Windsor (2m) last month on her first time on soft ground; there should be more to come now that she has got her head in front.

4/1

1st

3

18th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

12:20 Windsor

Getawhisky

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Looked promising in bumpers last season (made the frame in a Listed race); just a respectable fourth on hurdle debut at Worcester (2m, good) in October but, under a much more positive ride, had the short-odds favourite out of his comfort zone before falling three out at Ascot (1m7f, good) in November; could still have significant potential.

5/4

Form: 16-312 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Did well in bumpers and going the right way over hurdles, on last two starts winning at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) and second at Wincanton (2m5f, heavy); needs further progress in this good race for handicap debut.
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1st

1

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

17:15 Fontwell

Strong Run

11st 9lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Did well in bumpers and came good at the second attempt over hurdles at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) in December; bettered that form when second at Wincanton (2m5f, heavy) in January; unable to make an impact in the EBF mares' final (handicap) at Newbury last month but bold show looks assured back in a novice.

6/5

6th

6

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 1

15:00 Newbury

Strong Run

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Did well in bumpers and going the right way over hurdles, on last two starts winning at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) and second at Wincanton (2m5f, heavy); needs further progress in this good race for handicap debut.

5/1

Form: 20-246

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
About 11l fourth to Betty's Daisy at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) on second start over hurdles; a bit better when coming from the rear for sixth of 12 at Market Rasen (near 2m5f, soft) on latest, which isn't the most persuasive evidence but this handicap debut should give her a better chance.
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7th

12

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 1

15:00 Newbury

Gaelic Saint

10st 10lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

About 11l fourth to Betty's Daisy at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) on second start over hurdles; a bit better when coming from the rear for sixth of 12 at Market Rasen (near 2m5f, soft) on latest, which isn't the most persuasive evidence but this handicap debut should give her a better chance.

33/1

6th

9

17th Feb 2026

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

15:02 Market Rasen

Gaelic Saint

11st 4lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

Two fair runs over hurdles this term, last time finishing fourth in a 2m5f mares' novice at Ludlow (good to soft); each-way chance on handicap debut.

10/1

Form: 16361 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Trailed several of today's rivals at Market Rasen in her second hurdle race but showed that to be all wrong when winning at Southwell (2m5f, soft) 19 days ago, battling back after a bad mistake at the final flight; better is needed for this handicap debut and cheekpieces are added.
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8th

7

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 1

15:00 Newbury

Edith Pelham

11st 2lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Trailed several of today's rivals at Market Rasen in her second hurdle race but showed that to be all wrong when winning at Southwell (2m5f, soft) 19 days ago, battling back after a bad mistake at the final flight; better is needed for this handicap debut and cheekpieces are added.

22/1

1st

5

2nd Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:45 Southwell

Edith Pelham

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Point/bumper winner who has raced twice over hurdles, better effort when placed at Warwick (2m3f, good to soft) on the first occasion; return to that form would give her major claims.

11/4

6th

6

17th Feb 2026

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:00 Market Rasen

Edith Pelham

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Maiden point winner and made a winning debut under rules in a bumper at Aintree (2m1f, good to soft) in October; made a most encouraging hurdles debut when third of 14 finishers at Warwick (2m3f, good to soft) last month; promising sort but may not be suited by the step back in trip.

12/1

Form: 10-812 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Tongue tied and made most when clearcut winner at Ludlow (2m5f) and excellent second of 16 at Warwick (2m3f, again good to soft); fluffing the final flight relinquished the initiative last time (Edith Pelham third, Shotgun Shirley fourth) and she's open to further progress on this handicap debut.
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2

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 1

15:00 Newbury

Bettys Daisy

11st 11lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Tongue tied and made most when clearcut winner at Ludlow (2m5f) and excellent second of 16 at Warwick (2m3f, again good to soft); fluffing the final flight relinquished the initiative last time (Edith Pelham third, Shotgun Shirley fourth) and she's open to further progress on this handicap debut.

12/1

2nd

1

23rd Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

13:35 Warwick

Bettys Daisy

11st 12lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Won soft-ground course bumper in good style last February and bounced back from disappointing seasonal/hurdle debut with clearcut success at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) last month; meets a tough opponent here but has more to offer.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1-4513

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Won at Huntingdon on penultimate start; soundly beaten behind Charisma Cat in a Listed race here the time before but put up a far better show against that rival when they were placed at Market Rasen on latest outing; they are closely matched judged on latest result and she has more to offer, including at this longer trip.
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1st

1

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

13:40 Stratford

Watamu

11st 9lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Emma Lavelle

Debut bumper winner for Pat Murphy in October 2024; has made up into a fairly useful hurdler for current yard this term, landing 2m novice at Huntingdon in December; failed to settle upped to 2m4f when pulled up in EBF Mares' Handicap at Newbury a week ago and looks hard to beat back in these much calmer waters.

8/15

3

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 1

15:00 Newbury

Watamu

11st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Emma Lavelle

Won at Huntingdon on penultimate start; soundly beaten behind Charisma Cat in a Listed race here the time before but put up a far better show against that rival when they were placed at Market Rasen on latest outing; they are closely matched judged on latest result and she has more to offer, including at this longer trip.

9/1

3rd

5

17th Feb 2026

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:00 Market Rasen

Watamu

11st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Emma Lavelle

Landed a junior bumper on debut at Stratford for Pat Murphy in October 2024; shaped nicely in her first two starts over hurdles before coming good to beat Khrisma (who is now 7lb better off) by a short head at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft) in December; needs to progress again.

12/1

Form: 3181 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 118

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Form: 52-132 D

Last run: 80 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Made a winning hurdle debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last May and put reappearance behind her when chasing home Indannya at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft) on New Year's Eve; more to offer on this handicap debut.
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5th

3

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Fresh As A Daisy

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Uttoxeter mares' novice winner last May (2m4f, good); placed in two similar races late last year but pulled up on handicap debut in a hot race at Newbury last month; this easier; worth considering.

9/2

8

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 1

15:00 Newbury

Fresh As A Daisy

11st 1lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Made a winning hurdle debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last May and put reappearance behind her when chasing home Indannya at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft) on New Year's Eve; more to offer on this handicap debut.

13/2

Form: 2325

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 112

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Form: 29-134

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 106

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Form: 1-4P72

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Won two bumpers last term on good to soft; she's failed to match that form over hurdles but second of six on handicap debut at Wetherby (extended 2m3f, soft) last time was at least her best show in this sphere.
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14

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 1

15:00 Newbury

Queenofthejukebox

10st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Noel Williams

Won two bumpers last term on good to soft; she's failed to match that form over hurdles but second of six on handicap debut at Wetherby (extended 2m3f, soft) last time was at least her best show in this sphere.

14/1

2nd

6

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 4

16:45 Wetherby

Queenofthejukebox

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Noel Williams

3m point runner-up (heavy) who won two bumpers last term (good to soft; including here); yet to reproduce that promise over hurdles (2m4f/2m) but she kept on nicely at Kempton (2m) most recently and could appreciate the step back up in trip on handicap debut; has potential off opening mark.

11/4

7th

13

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:52 Kempton

Queenofthejukebox

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Noel Williams

Two bumper wins last season (good to soft) but her hurdle form hasn't matched up and she called it a day at Southwell last time out; has had wind surgery since; handicaps may be a better option now.

14/1

Form: 3F4

Last run: 51 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 101

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Payout
Exacta £117.60
Straight Forecast £92.38
Tricast £2521.66
Trifecta £2584.10

Selections

WEST COUNTRY:

Strong Run

TOPSPEED:

Charisma Cat

SPOTLIGHT:

Indannya

The Guardian:

Getawhisky

LAMBOURN:

Fresh As A Daisy

RP RATINGS:

Pismo Beach

The Times:

Indannya

Telegraph:

Strong Run

Daily Mail:

Strong Run

Daily Mirror:

Strong Run

Daily Record:

Strong Run

The Sun:

Getawhisky

POSTDATA:

Charisma Cat

The Star:

Charisma Cat

D Express:

Fresh As A Daisy