April 09 / 17.15 Aintree

17.15

Good To Soft

Goffs Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £28135
  • 2m 0f 209y
  • Class 1
  • 20 runners
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Goffs Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

Runners: 20 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

12/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 5213 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Opened her rules account in Thurles event and has since performed well in the Sandown Listed contest (soft) won by Ti'mamzel; this Irish mare brings progressive RPRs, which suggests another good run is likely.
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2nd

8

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 209y

Class 1

17:15 Aintree

Lennon Grove

11st 2lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Opened her rules account in Thurles event and has since performed well in the Sandown Listed contest (soft) won by Ti'mamzel; this Irish mare brings progressive RPRs, which suggests another good run is likely.

12/1

3rd

8

7th Mar 2026

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 1

15:00 Sandown

Lennon Grove

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Gavin Cromwell

Irish mare who opened her rules account in Thurles event (yielding to soft) on last appearance, adding to the point win that ties her in with Millstatt Abbey; has progressive RPRs and looks an interesting challenger, especially with Harry Cobden booked.

11/1

9

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:34 Thurles

Lennon Grove

11st 4lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won at point at Loughanmore on second start in April; started 11/4 but beaten 16l on bumper debut at Listowel; however, this top amateur stays aboard and she is likely capable of better.

5/1

Form: 3-1

Last run: 77 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Avoided trouble and scored easily in an incident-packed race at Huntingdon (soft) with tongue-tie applied on return from lengthy absence; had some luck but breezed clear in a manner that suggests she is potentially useful; one to consider.
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4th

4

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 209y

Class 1

17:15 Aintree

Emerald Quest

11st 2lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Avoided trouble and scored easily in an incident-packed race at Huntingdon (soft) with tongue-tie applied on return from lengthy absence; had some luck but breezed clear in a manner that suggests she is potentially useful; one to consider.

10/1

1st

4

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

15:48 Huntingdon

Emerald Quest

11st 4lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Absent since promising third of 12 at Worcester (2m, good) in July 2024; now goes in tongue-tie; a form contender but the market signals may prove best guide.

10/1

3rd

7

1st Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Worcester

Emerald Quest

10st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

By Mount Nelson; half-sister to three hurdle winners (one also won a bumper) and out of a hurdle/chase winner; interesting newcomer.

14/1

14/1

Form: 3-31 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism at Hereford (good) last time, beating Roxy Russet by 3l and building on a couple of solid efforts; bred to do better still, being related to several winners for her stable, including two mares who were placed in this contest; strong credentials.
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6th

14

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 209y

Class 1

17:15 Aintree

Seven Stars

11st 2lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Justified favouritism at Hereford (good) last time, beating Roxy Russet by 3l and building on a couple of solid efforts; bred to do better still, being related to several winners for her stable, including two mares who were placed in this contest; strong credentials.

14/1

1st

10

7th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

17:12 Hereford

Seven Stars

11st 2lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Solid third at Kempton and Ludlow last year; both pieces of form have been franked by the winners since; bred to do better still, being related to several scorers for her stable; shortlisted.

4/1

3rd

13

15th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:07 Kempton

Seven Stars

10st 7lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Sister to bumper winner Eyes Right; dam useful bumper/hurdle winner, sister to useful bumper/hurdle/chase winner Call Me A Legend; trainer knows the family well and landed this race with newcomers in 2022 and 2024; strong credentials.

8/1

20/1

Form: 3222

Last run: 123 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Point bumper winner whose consistent rules form has culminated in second-place finishes at Aintree (failed only narrowly) and Huntingdon (Listed; behind Ti'mamzel); again likely to give her running.
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1st

7

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

13:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Ladies Day

10st 11lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Finished second in three of her last four bumpers including a Listed mares' event at Huntingdon in December; runner-up again on recent hurdling debut at Fakenham (2m4f, good) and that was a promising effort behind an 11-10 favourite who made all; sets a fair standard on that form and she's a big player back in trip.

2/5

2nd

4

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 3

15:28 Fakenham

Ladies Day

11st 6lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Runner-up in two good bumpers in the autumn, the latter a Listed contest at Huntingdon (soft); not disgraced in Grade 2 bumper at Aintree (good to soft) last month and is bred to be suited by today's longer trip; commands respect on hurdling debut.

5/4

10th

7

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 209y

Class 1

17:15 Aintree

Ladies Day

11st 2lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Point bumper winner whose consistent rules form has culminated in second-place finishes at Aintree (failed only narrowly) and Huntingdon (Listed; behind Ti'mamzel); again likely to give her running.

20/1

Form: 13 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Far from disgraced at Newcastle when carrying a penalty for her Hexham success; however, looks well short of Graded standard; yard also runs It Would Be You.
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15th

12

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 209y

Class 1

17:15 Aintree

Peace Belle

11st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Far from disgraced at Newcastle when carrying a penalty for her Hexham success; however, looks well short of Graded standard; yard also runs It Would Be You.

40/1

3rd

1

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

16:35 Newcastle

Peace Belle

11st 10lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

Winning debut in slowly run Hexham bumper (2m, good; 9-1) last August; the runner-up won next time, while the third (0-4 since) is officially rated 101; is set to carry a 7lb penalty, although it is worth noting that the 3lb claimer Luke Scott takes over in the saddle.

4/1

Form: 3

Last run: 250 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Absent since showing promise with third of 15, one place behind Midnight Musical, at last year's Galway festival (on good ground); open to improvement but this presents a demanding return to action.
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2nd

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:30 Limerick

Brave Lady

11st 11lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Peter Fahey

Sent off at just 9-1 on debut at Galway last year and ran a fine race to finish a 3.5l third and the winner has since placed in Listed company; out of depth on first run since in Grade 2 bumper at Aintree in April; could do better returned to calmer waters.

6/1

19th

1

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 209y

Class 1

17:15 Aintree

Brave Lady

11st 2lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Peter Fahey

Absent since showing promise with third of 15, one place behind Midnight Musical, at last year's Galway festival (on good ground); open to improvement but this presents a demanding return to action.

33/1

Form: 200

Last run: 117 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Maiden who has posted a couple of duck eggs since finishing second at the Galway festival on rules debut; first-time headgear needs to have a major effect.
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5th

15

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 75y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Midnight Musical

10st 11lb

J: James Smith

T: Anthony McCann

Maiden has been unable to repeat the form of her runner-up finish in a Galway festival bumper last season, although highly tried at Listed and Grade 2 level; these are calmer waters for her hurdling bow.

13/1

20th

9

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 209y

Class 1

17:15 Aintree

Midnight Musical

11st 2lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Anthony McCann

Maiden who has posted a couple of duck eggs since finishing second at the Galway festival on rules debut; first-time headgear needs to have a major effect.

50/1

14

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 175y

15:52 Galway

Midnight Musical

11st 8lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Anthony McCann

Unseated and slipped up in first two point-to-points; beaten 5l into second when completing in a mares' maiden at Ballindenisk in May; that form looks ordinary; probably best watched.

20/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Record of 2-2 in completed starts, namely wide-margin wins on final attempt in Irish points and on rules debut; went freely to post and in the race at Warwick (soft) but wasn't for catching, having soon established a clear lead; withdrawn from Sandown Listed event since, having bolted before the start; has potential provided her fizzy ways can be tamed.
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No Results Found
OUR TIP

Form: 3

Last run: 145 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Got the better of Lennon Grove in Irish point then bagged a bronze medal in Listed grade at Cheltenham; however, needs to show progress and Harry Skelton duly prefers interesting new stablemate Nan's Choice.
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No Results Found

Form: 2

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Easily justified favouritism in Irish point then fared best of the rest behind Princess Day at Newbury (good to soft); could go well, albeit seems unlikely to reverse placings with that rival who remains unbeaten.
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No Results Found

Form: 511 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Swallowed up in the Thurles race won by Lennon Grove on rules debut but has made all in both starts since and the figure she recorded at Naas (soft to heavy) last time gives her possibilities upped in class; easy lead isn't as certain back in a bigger field, however.
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No Results Found

Form: 41 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Has a useful pedigree; won by 5l at Gowran Park (heavy) in the latest of her two outings for Conor Houlihan; sold for £115,000 the following week and has joined Dan Skelton; interesting contender, with any amount of further improvement a possibility.
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No Results Found

Form: 524

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Has consistent RPRs but faces a much stiffer assignment upped in grade and gives the impression, backed up by pedigree, that she's crying out for jumps races over further.
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No Results Found

Form: 11 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Remains unbeaten, having won her sole attempt in the Irish point-to-point scene and both starts under rules; beat Fairy Park in great style at Newbury (good to soft) most recently, looking a mare who has plausible Graded aspirations; commands respect.
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No Results Found

Form: 121 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Above-average mare whose strong record (all on soft ground) comprises a good second against males at Windsor flanked by two Listed wins, latest at Sandown where she did it in emphatic fashion; brings major claims to this next step on the ladder.
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No Results Found

Form: 13 D

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Irish mare who has belied 20-1 and 28-1 odds since switched to rules, rallying to win at Naas (soft to heavy) then good third in Grade 2 Leopardstown event at the Dublin Racing Festival (heavy); seems likely to give supporters a good run for their money.
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No Results Found

Form: 6

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Brings the worst form having finished only sixth of 14 in Wincanton contest; may do better in due course but this looks an impossible task.
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No Results Found

Form: 1

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Well on top at the finish in Catterick event (good) and looks an interesting prospect for Jennie Candlish; goes into much deeper waters but could make waves with significant progress possible after one run.
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No Results Found

Form: 1

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Related to a very notable Flat stayer for her yard; hard to get excited about the form of her Ascot win (good to soft; beat One Dimensional by 2l) but she should be capable of progress and helps to give Alan King an interesting hand.
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No Results Found

Form: 7F2

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Ran well behind Seven Stars at Hereford, showing that her fall in the Huntingdon race won by Emerald Quest had left no scars but taking record to 0-3; seems out of her depth at this level.
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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta £81.30
Straight Forecast £36.47
Tricast £296.77
Trifecta £887.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Ti'mamzel

TOPSPEED:

Burds Of A Feather

D Express:

Princess Day

SPOTLIGHT:

Nan's Choice

The Star:

It Would Be You

Daily Mail:

Divine Diva

POSTDATA:

Nan's Choice

The Times:

Ti'mamzel

Telegraph:

Ti'mamzel

The Guardian:

Burds Of A Feather

Daily Mirror:

Princess Day

Daily Record:

Princess Day