March 21 / 14.10 Kelso

14.10

Good To Soft

BetWright Herring Queen Series Final Mares’ Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £51440
  • 2m 0f 51y
  • Class 2
  • 16 runners
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BetWright Herring Queen Series Final Mares’ Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.00
  • Place: £4.90

Form: -61315 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Two wins (1m7f/2m, good to soft/heavy) from her first three starts for this yard and perhaps her latest run at Newbury three weeks ago came too soon, just six days after she won at Fontwell; not discounted.
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6th

7

18th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Ayr

Queenie St Clair

10st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Nick Scholfield

She's thrived this season and made it 3-5 for the yard (wins at 1m7f-2m1f on good to soft/heavy) when winning big-field mares' novice handicap at Kelso four weeks ago; from out of the handicap she's 12lb higher today back against males but it remains to be seen where her limitations lie.

16/1

1st

2

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:10 Kelso

Queenie St Clair

11st 5lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Nick Scholfield

Two wins (1m7f/2m, good to soft/heavy) from her first three starts for this yard and perhaps her latest run at Newbury three weeks ago came too soon, just six days after she won at Fontwell; not discounted.

12/1

5th

2

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 4

13:35 Newbury

Queenie St Clair

11st 10lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Nick Scholfield

Ex-Irish mare who is 2-3 for new stable, most recently scoring in a canter at Fontwell (2m1f, heavy) last Sunday; open to further progress and looks well in under a 7lb penalty; commands respect.

5/4

8/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: F52

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Point winner who has improved with each of her three hurdle runs, going close at Ludlow (2m, soft) last month; the winner has followed up in a handicap, suggesting there should be mileage in this mare's opening mark.
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3rd

1

24th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

14:22 Uttoxeter

First Candidate

11st 6lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Irish point winner who built on her early hurdling promise with a comfortable defeat of a subsequent winner at Haydock (1m7f, good; 1-4); she was entitled to win that and she's entitled to win this, even with a penalty.

1/2

1st

5

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 144y

Class 4

13:37 Haydock

First Candidate

11st 4lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Irish point winner who is 0-4 over hurdles but has run well to finish second on last two starts (2m, soft/good to soft), most recently in a big-field handicap at Kelso; leading claims for last year's winning yard.

1/2

33/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 58-226 D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who was runner-up on her first two hurdle starts (2m/2m1f, soft/good to soft); disappointing favourite at Hereford (2m, soft) since but she failed to settle and was hampered a couple of times; retains potential and she's not ruled out each-way on handicap debut.
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3rd

16

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:10 Kelso

Madame La Papillon

10st 4lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Claire Dyson

Bumper winner who was runner-up on her first two hurdle starts (2m/2m1f, soft/good to soft); disappointing favourite at Hereford (2m, soft) since but she failed to settle and was hampered a couple of times; retains potential and she's not ruled out each-way on handicap debut.

33/1

6th

7

22nd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

14:40 Hereford

Madame La Papillon

11st 6lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Claire Dyson

Bumper winner for Laura Morgan in 2024 (2m, soft); runner-up on both runs over hurdles, last time finishing a long way clear of the remainder at Newcastle (2m, good to soft); should go well again.

7/4

Form: 43-521 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Went close at Taunton (2m, good to soft) in January on second hurdle start and improved again to win there (2m, heavy) last month; could continue to progress now switched to handicaps and she's one to consider.
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4th

3

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:10 Kelso

Beauty In The Park

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Paul Nicholls

Went close at Taunton (2m, good to soft) in January on second hurdle start and improved again to win there (2m, heavy) last month; could continue to progress now switched to handicaps and she's one to consider.

10/1

1st

2

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 104y

Class 3

14:45 Taunton

Beauty In The Park

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Built upon her bumper promise (including on heavy ground) when going close over C&D last month on her second hurdle start (good to soft; led); open to further improvement and she holds solid claims.

10/11

2nd

1

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

13:32 Taunton

Beauty In The Park

11st 4lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Paul Nicholls

Ran okay in her two bumpers (good to soft/heavy) but, following wind surgery, her hurdling debut at Wincanton was very underwhelming and 2m5f shouldn't have been an issue on breeding; still early days.

7/1

Form: 44-419 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Capitalised on the two market leaders exiting the race three out in four-runner maiden hurdle at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft) on Boxing Day; she's unexposed and in good hands but finished down the field on last month's handicap debut at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft); improvement needed.
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8th

2

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

15:00 Hexham

Gintime

11st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

The form of her small-field maiden win in December doesn't amount to much but she bettered her low-key handicap debut when creditable fifth of 15 in valuable series final at Kelso (2m, good to soft) last month; commands respect in this easier race.

4/1

5th

14

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:10 Kelso

Gintime

10st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Capitalised on the two market leaders exiting the race three out in four-runner maiden hurdle at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft) on Boxing Day; she's unexposed and in good hands but finished down the field on last month's handicap debut at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft); improvement needed.

40/1

9th

7

3rd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Carlisle

Gintime

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Probably a lucky winner of a four-runner novice at Sedgefield last time (2m1f, good to soft) but is an unexposed sort who could go well on handicap debut.

12/1

Form: 26F680 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Won two novice hurdles last May (2m/2m1f) and she could benefit from this drop back in trip; however, she hasn't shone in handicaps this winter and others are more compelling, including stablemate First Candidate.
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6th

5

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

14:10 Cartmel

Belle Le Grand

11st 3lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Back on the up (in first-time cheekpieces) when easily landing a gamble in 2m1f handicap at Newton Abbot 17 days ago; up 7lb but runner-up has gone in since so this C&D winner merits serious consideration in retained headgear.

11/4

1st

2

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

15:50 Newton Abbot

Belle Le Grand

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Won two novice hurdles on good ground last May (2m/2m1f); no impact at 12-1 or bigger in five handicaps but she rallied to finish a respectable sixth of 15 at Kelso (2m, good to soft) in March; continues to drop down the weights and could be dangerous if first-time cheekpieces work.

7/2

6th

11

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:10 Kelso

Belle Le Grand

10st 6lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Dan Skelton

Won two novice hurdles last May (2m/2m1f) and she could benefit from this drop back in trip; however, she hasn't shone in handicaps this winter and others are more compelling, including stablemate First Candidate.

12/1

Form: 2152 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Five-time Flat winner (including on good ground) who won at Hexham (2m, heavy) in December on second hurdle start; 6l second of 14 behind improving winner on handicap hurdle debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) last month and could still be capable of better in this code in view of her Flat form.
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6th

3

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

17:45 Hamilton

Azahara Palace

9st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

A fair 1m4f scorer for Hughie Morrison who showed winning hurdling form over the winter for her current yard; not out of things back in this sphere with a visor added.

10/1

8

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 2

14:55 Ayr

Azahara Palace

10st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

She's run reasonably well, albeit without seriously threatening, in her first two handicap hurdles (2m1f/2m, soft/good to soft); won five times on the Flat (at up to 1m4f) and she could have more to offer in this code, but it remains to be seen whether she'll stay this far.

20/1

7th

6

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:10 Kelso

Azahara Palace

10st 13lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Five-time Flat winner (including on good ground) who won at Hexham (2m, heavy) in December on second hurdle start; 6l second of 14 behind improving winner on handicap hurdle debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) last month and could still be capable of better in this code in view of her Flat form.

16/1

16/1

Form: 2P-135 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
One win from her six hurdle starts, which came at Wetherby (2m, soft) in November; performed respectably in fifth in Grade 2 novice at Kempton (2m, good to soft) last month and she's not ruled out in her first handicap.
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3rd

8

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:08 Stratford

Anariza

11st 6lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: T Ellis

1-7 over hurdles; held her own in two good-quality novice races at start of this year and wasn't disgraced in valuable series final at Kelso last month; in calmer waters here but her tendency to finish weakly is a worry.

8/1

9th

4

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:10 Kelso

Anariza

10st 13lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

One win from her six hurdle starts, which came at Wetherby (2m, soft) in November; performed respectably in fifth in Grade 2 novice at Kempton (2m, good to soft) last month and she's not ruled out in her first handicap.

16/1

5th

10

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Kempton

Anariza

10st 12lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: T Ellis

Hooded last two starts, winning at Wetherby in November and a creditable third at Windsor (again 2m, soft) last month; will probably give her running again but Jack Andrews jumps ship in favour of Desertmore News and others probably have more potential.

40/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3-2121 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Won two Grade 3 bumpers in France and she made it 2-5 in novice hurdles when scoring cosily at Market Rasen (2m, soft) last month; also effective on good ground; in top hands and could be better than her opening mark.
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4th

8

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Khrisma

10st 5lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Nicky Henderson

British raider; dual Grade 3 bumper winner in France; won two of first four starts over hurdles for this yard but a bad mistake two out proved costly when pulled up on handicap debut at Kelso latest; could go well if puts in a clear round of jumping.

6/1

1

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:10 Kelso

Khrisma

12st 0lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Won two Grade 3 bumpers in France and she made it 2-5 in novice hurdles when scoring cosily at Market Rasen (2m, soft) last month; also effective on good ground; in top hands and could be better than her opening mark.

11/8

1st

3

17th Feb 2026

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:00 Market Rasen

Khrisma

11st 9lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Won two Grade 3 bumpers over 1m4f on soft in France and showed useful form when placed in 2m novice events last year; got off the mark over hurdles with a minimum of fuss at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) in November and beaten a short head by Watamu at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft) the following month; now 7lb better off with that rival; claims.

11/10

Form: 3P-222 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two novice hurdles towards end of last year (2m/2m5f, good/good to soft) and filled the same position when beaten half a length on last month's handicap debut at Ludlow (2m, soft); she was well clear of the third last time and could play another leading role even now 4lb higher.
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6th

6

16th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

15:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Diamonds Galore

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Clearly not herself when pulled up in valuable series final in March but quickly got career back on track with odds-on maiden win at Market Rasen (2m, good) last month; returns to a handicap on workable mark and remains lightly raced; shortlisted.

5/2

1st

4

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:10 Market Rasen

Diamonds Galore

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Runner-up on first three hurdling starts this season, losing out only narrowly on handicap debut at Ludlow (2m, soft; front pair clear) in February; clearly not herself when pulled up in valuable series final last month but should be fine on the forecast good ground here and will be hard to beat if back on song.

1/2

5

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:10 Kelso

Diamonds Galore

10st 13lb

J: David Bass

T: Nicky Henderson

Runner-up in two novice hurdles towards end of last year (2m/2m5f, good/good to soft) and filled the same position when beaten half a length on last month's handicap debut at Ludlow (2m, soft); she was well clear of the third last time and could play another leading role even now 4lb higher.

14/1

Form: 88832

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 108

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No Results Found

Form: 4-4442

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Fourth in warm novice hurdle against males at Newbury (2m, good to soft) in January and runner-up to Beauty In The Park at Taunton (2m, heavy) next time, beaten just over 3l; she's 6lb better off with the winner on this handicap debut and could have a part to play in a first-time tongue-tie.
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5th

11

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

13:58 Stratford

Yeld To Call

11st 4lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Tamely dropped out of contention in valuable series final at Kelso (2m, good to soft) last month but posted good effort when second at Taunton (2m, heavy) two starts ago and has possibilities if able to replicate that form on the quicker surface here.

9/2

9

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:10 Kelso

Yeld To Call

10st 8lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Fourth in warm novice hurdle against males at Newbury (2m, good to soft) in January and runner-up to Beauty In The Park at Taunton (2m, heavy) next time, beaten just over 3l; she's 6lb better off with the winner on this handicap debut and could have a part to play in a first-time tongue-tie.

14/1

2nd

7

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 104y

Class 3

14:45 Taunton

Yeld To Call

11st 2lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

She's finished fourth on all four starts, most recently against males at Newbury (2m, good to soft) on her second hurdle start; back against mares today and might not be far away.

13/2

Form: 642

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 107

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Form: 4622

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 105

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Form: 0-24F1 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner (good to soft) who had been headed but was disputing second when falling two out at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) in December on her sole handicap start; she's since easily won a maiden at Catterick (1m7f, good) and she could be progressive; not discounted.
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1

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

15:50 Newton Abbot

Riviera Walk

12st 0lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Bumper scorer who won by 15l in a Catterick maiden (1m7f, good) in March but she was pulled up on her handicap debut at Kelso (2m, good to soft) last time; still has low mileage but she's not been easy to predict and needs to bounce back again.

8/1

13

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:10 Kelso

Riviera Walk

10st 5lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Bumper winner (good to soft) who had been headed but was disputing second when falling two out at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) in December on her sole handicap start; she's since easily won a maiden at Catterick (1m7f, good) and she could be progressive; not discounted.

16/1

1st

6

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:40 Catterick

Riviera Walk

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Runner-up on hurdles debut at Chepstow (2m4f); struggled behind Saturday's Grade 2 Kelso scorer Montemares at Hereford then fell when last in action but still goes on the shortlist here; drops back in trip following an 11-week absence.

13/2

Form: 51-342 D

Last run: 83 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Good-ground bumper winner who has run well in defeat on two of her three hurdle starts, most recently runner-up at Catterick (1m7f, good) in December; has had wind op since; makes handicap debut off workable mark and she's the sole runner here today for her in-form southern trainer; interesting.
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1st

2

4th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Warwick

Crystal Days

11st 2lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Good-ground bumper winner; has missed the frame on only one occasion over hurdles, when highly tried at Kelso on handicap debut following wind surgery; better judged on latest Hereford second (2m, good) when back in maiden company; respected at this level against her own sex.

7/2

2nd

8

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Crystal Days

10st 11lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Good-ground bumper winner; 0-4 as a hurdler but placed on two occasions and was highly tried last time (after wind surgery); respected at this level.

3/1

15

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:10 Kelso

Crystal Days

10st 5lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Good-ground bumper winner who has run well in defeat on two of her three hurdle starts, most recently runner-up at Catterick (1m7f, good) in December; has had wind op since; makes handicap debut off workable mark and she's the sole runner here today for her in-form southern trainer; interesting.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £264.60
Straight Forecast £212.82
Tricast £4033.18
Trifecta £4536.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Khrisma

The Times:

Our Peggy

Daily Mail:

Belle Le Grand

RP RATINGS:

Queenie St Clair

The Guardian:

Our Peggy

Daily Mirror:

Our Peggy

Daily Record:

Our Peggy

TOPSPEED:

Khrisma

POSTDATA:

Khrisma

LAMBOURN:

Khrisma

Telegraph:

Khrisma

D Express:

Khrisma

The Sun:

Khrisma

The Star:

Khrisma