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Hadwins Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3459.05
  • 2m 6f 31y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Hadwins Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: F8P-32 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Dual novice winner for previous yard; building up some momentum for this one after beating all bar an improver at Bangor (2m7f, good); considered.
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2

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:48 Cartmel

Victoria Milano

11st 12lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Dual novice winner for previous yard; building up some momentum for this one after beating all bar an improver at Bangor (2m7f, good); considered.

4/1

2nd

1

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

16:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Victoria Milano

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won two novice hurdles (2m3f/2m) for Alistair Ralph in 2023-24; struggled in first three runs for current yard but she showed signs of a revival when third of 12 at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last Saturday; was no match for the first two in that race but her mark continues to fall and she looks worth another try at this trip; could be dangerous.

10/1

3rd

4

16th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

19:55 Uttoxeter

Victoria Milano

11st 12lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won two novice hurdles (2m3f/2m) for Alistair Ralph in 2023-24; rather disappointing since, including on her three starts for this yard after wind surgery last season (pulled up over fences last time); bit to prove.

8/1

Form: 31568- CD

Last run: 236 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won this two years ago after a 157-day absence when 3lb lower and has won two more since; she wasn't in great form when last seen but could easily stage a revival.
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3

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:48 Cartmel

Belles Benefit

11st 11lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Ben Case

Won this two years ago after a 157-day absence when 3lb lower and has won two more since; she wasn't in great form when last seen but could easily stage a revival.

10/1

8th

2

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Huntingdon

Belles Benefit

12st 0lb

J: Mr Charlie Case

T: Ben Case

May not have achieved much when beating three rivals at Stratford (2m6f, good; first-time blinkers) in September and has been well held in both starts since; 3lb drop not enough to tempt.

14/1

8th

2

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Huntingdon

Belles Benefit

12st 0lb

J: Mr Charlie Case

T: Ben Case

May not have achieved much when beating three rivals at Stratford (2m6f, good; first-time blinkers) in September and has been well held in both starts since; 3lb drop not enough to tempt.

14/1

Form: 432-44

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Has the form to get in contention but she had a shocker when tailed off in a first-time visor at Fakenham; regularly worn cheekpieces but now goes without any headgear.
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4

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:48 Cartmel

Blackwater Lilly

11st 11lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Has the form to get in contention but she had a shocker when tailed off in a first-time visor at Fakenham; regularly worn cheekpieces but now goes without any headgear.

12/1

4th

4

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:07 Fakenham

Blackwater Lilly

10st 11lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Twice made the frame at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) for Brian Ellison last month; left that yard after a disappointing Flat run but was in contention before awkward jumps at last two flights proved costly on recent stable debut at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good); swaps usual cheekpices for first-time visor; can make her presence felt.

5/1

Form: 3822-8

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden who threatened on occasions last year, going close over 3m at Perth and Galway; tailed off in May after 199 days off but could be a different proposition this time.
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5

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:48 Cartmel

Gerrys Wish

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

Ten-race maiden who threatened on occasions last year, going close over 3m at Perth and Galway; tailed off in May after 199 days off but could be a different proposition this time.

5/1

8th

10

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 172y

19:58 Sligo

Gerrys Wish

10st 9lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

From top yard and knocking on the door last autumn; beaten a neck at Perth in September (3m, good) and a head at Galway in October when last seen (3m, yielding); just 2lb higher now and big chance if fit after a 199 day break.

100/30

Form: 461/6-

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m2f handicap at Kilbeggan in April 2025 (good to yielding) and didn't run shockingly after a year out at Tramore two months ago; cheekpieces are turned to and this Irish challenger could go well.
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6

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:48 Cartmel

Turkey And Ham

11st 8lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Won a 2m2f handicap at Kilbeggan in April 2025 (good to yielding) and didn't run shockingly after a year out at Tramore two months ago; cheekpieces are turned to and this Irish challenger could go well.

10/1

6th

10

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 0y

18:12 Tramore

Turkey And Ham

11st 1lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Absent since winning at Kilbeggan a year ago; might prefer better ground and is entitled to need the run; however, she is only 4lb higher than for her win and is worth a market check with Oran McGill claiming a valuable 5lb.

8/1

1st

12

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Turkey And Ham

10st 11lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Noel C Kelly

in touch with leaders, prominent halfway, led 3 out, pushed along and clear before last, ridden and kept on run-in

33/1

Form: 1153-2 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
2-6 for Adam Nichol and was only just denied off 3lb lower at Market Rasen a month ago (2m4f, good); in form and should stay this far.
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7

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:48 Cartmel

Parish Star

10st 11lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Adam Nicol

2-6 for Adam Nichol and was only just denied off 3lb lower at Market Rasen a month ago (2m4f, good); in form and should stay this far.

11/2

2nd

5

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

19:00 Market Rasen

Parish Star

10st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

2-5 for new stable this year; gained the wins on heavy and good to soft ground but coped perfectly well with good ground when close third at Kelso (2m5f; first-time tongue-tie) last month; hood (worn for three of her last four races) is discarded; likely contender again.

9/4

3rd

8

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:10 Kelso

Parish Star

10st 12lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Won when the hood went back on at Newcastle (2m4f, heavy) in January and followed up at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft); disappointing at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) last time but she was missing the hood, which returns today along with a first-time tongue-tie; could have a part to play.

9/2

Form: 9753-2 BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner; 0-6 over hurdles; in first-time cheekpieces when runner-up over 2m4f at Ffos Las (good to soft; fine on good) and she wasn't stopping; interesting now sent further.
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8

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:48 Cartmel

Forest Spirit

10st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Dual AW winner; 0-6 over hurdles; in first-time cheekpieces when runner-up over 2m4f at Ffos Las (good to soft; fine on good) and she wasn't stopping; interesting now sent further.

5/1

2nd

6

20th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:22 Ffos Las

Forest Spirit

11st 1lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Dual AW winner; beaten 5.5l over C&D (good) a month ago on first run for 187 days and could be sharper for that outing, and benefit from the new cheekpieces; one to consider.

11/4

3rd

6

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ffos Las

Forest Spirit

10st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

A fair 1m4f Flat winner but she's yet to match that form in this sphere, fifth of six in C&D handicap in October; needs to step forward after her absence.

12/1

Form: 446-71 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Having her 32nd career start when finally off the mark in a selling handicap over 2m1f here recently (good); only 4lb higher and new trainer James Moffatt has booked Brian Hughes; has to be of interest despite blatant stamina reservations.
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9

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:48 Cartmel

Alvesta

10st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Having her 32nd career start when finally off the mark in a selling handicap over 2m1f here recently (good); only 4lb higher and new trainer James Moffatt has booked Brian Hughes; has to be of interest despite blatant stamina reservations.

8/1

1st

10

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:38 Cartmel

Alvesta

10st 4lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Longstanding maiden and no recent evidence to suggest she's about to put that right.

33/1

7th

9

9th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Alvesta

10st 10lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

30-race maiden Flat and jumps; bought for 3,400gns in February; well beaten on stable debut at Kelso last month (2m2f, good); should improve for that run; on a good mark at present.

12/1

Form: 44P-27

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over 2m7f at Fakenham last month, since when she's finished 12l behind at Stratford; only 1-33 overall and others preferred for win purposes.
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10

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:48 Cartmel

Masonbrook Meadow

10st 6lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Seamus Mullins

Runner-up over 2m7f at Fakenham last month, since when she's finished 12l behind at Stratford; only 1-33 overall and others preferred for win purposes.

12/1

7th

9

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

20:50 Stratford

Masonbrook Meadow

10st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Seamus Mullins

Got off the mark at the 27th attempt under rules at Exeter (2m, good to firm) last October; ran her best since when runner-up at Fakenham (2m7f, good) 26 days ago; her versatility distance-wise holds her in good stead but her win-record is off-putting.

8/1

2nd

6

4th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

17:48 Fakenham

Masonbrook Meadow

10st 12lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Seamus Mullins

Scored off today's mark in first-time cheekpieces at Exeter (2m, good to firm) in October and posted a good effort over 2m4f the following month but was pulled up three weeks ago, after a break, and her Flat pedigree raises doubts over the suitability of this trip.

10/1

Non-runners

Fair Damsel

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £80.70
Straight Forecast £56.59
Tricast £111.07
Trifecta £274.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Forest Spirit

RP RATINGS:

Alvesta

The Times:

Victoria Milano

Daily Mail:

Parish Star

SPOTLIGHT:

Belles Benefit

The Sun:

Alvesta

The Star:

Alvesta

Telegraph:

Victoria Milano

The Guardian:

Victoria Milano

D Express:

Forest Spirit

Daily Mirror:

Forest Spirit

Daily Record:

Forest Spirit