November 15 / 14.22 Fakenham

14.22

Good

Racing TV Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Mares’ Hurdle Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £6970.88
  • 2m 0f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Racing TV Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Mares’ Hurdle Series Qualifier)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 42-321 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Useful bumper performer; pick of her three hurdle runs when winning a Plumpton mares' maiden in good style 15 days ago (2m, good); moves into handicaps with potential and she is high on the shortlist.
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9th

13

16th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

16:50 Cheltenham

Mullenbeg

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Milton Harris

Winner of a Listed bumper here; has won only a maiden and two handicaps over hurdles but she ran well against male opposition in a Grade 2 at Kempton 19 days ago despite racing freely, as is her way; this bigger field will suit but she looks up against it on the figures and she seems ideally suited by good ground.

33/1

2nd

6

25th Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Kempton

Mullenbeg

10st 12lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Milton Harris

Did well in bumpers last term and registered a hat-trick over hurdles (Plumpton, Fakenham and Ludlow) in the autumn, the last two legs of which were in handicaps; while she did not come near to justifying favouritism in Cheltenham handicap 11 weeks ago when last seen, she was not discredited; this test could suit and she's one to consider.

12/1

6th

8

9th Dec 2022

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 3

15:00 Cheltenham

Mullenbeg

10st 12lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Milton Harris

Progressive mare whose recent hat-trick came at sharp tracks but she handles Cheltenham, having performed well in two good-ground bumpers here (including Listed win) last term; respected under 7lb penalty for last week's ready success at Ludlow; future mark 1lb higher.

11/4

10/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 135-P4 CD

Last run: 181 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Made all to win the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 2lb higher mark; not at her very best when last seen in the spring but revival wouldn't be out of the question.
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7th

6

29th Dec 2022

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

15:40 Doncaster

Sorbet

11st 10lb

J: Eddie Edge

T: Lucy Wadham

Her three wins over hurdles have been in mares' races over this trip on good ground; second in Fakenham mares' handicap two runs ago but this more competitive.

16/1

6th

8

4th Dec 2022

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 3

14:20 Huntingdon

Sorbet

10st 9lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Lucy Wadham

Third in this 12 months ago off 1lb higher; returned to form with a good second at Fakenham 19 days ago and no reason why she won't be on the scene.

8/1

Form: 3213-7 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Bumper/maiden hurdle winner last season; dropped away in the closing stages on her reappearance at Bangor three weeks ago but that should have sharpened her up and she is slipping down the weights.
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5th

4

3rd Mar 2024

Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:15 Huntingdon

Hillfinch

11st 5lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

Dual course winner, latterly off 3lb higher over C&D (soft) just under a year ago; out of form this season, though, and needs to turn a corner; wore cheekpieces the last twice; visor tried today.

14/1

10th

3

7th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Hillfinch

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Now back on same mark as for hard-fought win at Huntingdon (3m1f, soft) last March but dropped out of contention very tamely on final two starts last year (cheekpieces added last time) and comes here with a point to prove.

12/1

5th

4

19th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 95y

Class 4

15:10 Fakenham

Hillfinch

11st 3lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Ended last season in good form, most notably when winning at Huntingdon (3m1f, soft); made a satisfactory reappearance last month but dropped out very quickly after making the running at Market Rasen on latest outing and needs to put that performance behind her; sports first-time cheekpieces.

8/1

Form: 583-71 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Both her wins have come at this track over 2m4f, latterly rewarding good market support three weeks ago; effectively 10lb higher today and further progress is required.
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10th

12

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

16:50 Wincanton

Sawpit Sienna

10st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Samuel Drinkwater

11yo mare who has not won in over two years and was tailed off at Taunton (2m3f, good) last month; others are preferred.

16/1

10th

10

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

17:10 Taunton

Sawpit Sienna

10st 2lb

J: Miss Clara Brewitt

T: Samuel Drinkwater

A dual course scorer but this veteran mare came in last of five in 2m Lingfield handicap last month; others are preferred.

16/1

5th

6

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:35 Lingfield

Sawpit Sienna

10st 2lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Not lasting out over longer trips this term, so return to 2m makes sense, but it's over five years since she was last able to win outside mares-only company; 6lb out of the weights.

16/1

Form: 63-121 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
In rude health on the Flat in Jersey this summer and she has continued the good work back hurdling, winning handicaps at Worcester and Hereford in recent months; 7lb higher than for her latest win but on a roll and conditions should suit; one to take seriously.
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3

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Warwick

Princess T

11st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Won at Wincanton (1m7f, good) last October and is now just 1lb higher; however, this 10yo hasn't been at the top of her game on either outing this spring and was no match for Therapist at Stratford last time.

12/1

3

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Warwick

Princess T

11st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Won at Wincanton (1m7f, good) last October and is now just 1lb higher; however, this 10yo hasn't been at the top of her game on either outing this spring and was no match for Therapist at Stratford last time.

12/1

3rd

2

8th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

17:25 Stratford

Princess T

11st 7lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Has very good 7-31 strike-rate over hurdles but a couple of those wins were collected in small-field races in Jersey; didn't run badly when last of five at Exeter last month, after a layoff, and could be favoured if the ground ends up quicker than good here, but her two younger rivals appeal more.

5/1

Form: -U2345 D

Last run: 76 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Just missed out over fences at Stratford (2m1f, good) in June and she returns to hurdling off a 10lb lower mark; likely vulnerable to less exposed rivals though.
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6th

6

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 5

13:30 Stratford

Admirals Sunset

11st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: David Weston

travelled strongly, midfield

10/1

6

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

18:40 Stratford

Admirals Sunset

11st 5lb

J: James Davies

T: David Weston

Veteran mare who is better known as a chaser now; no longer the force of old but her recent efforts have been respectable and she runs this track well; of interest off her lower hurdle mark.

7/1

4th

6

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 5

16:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Admirals Sunset

10st 13lb

J: James Davies

T: David Weston

in touch with leaders

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 35419- D

Last run: 213 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won a Ludlow mares' maiden hurdle one year ago; better form when winning a Hexham handicap in March; seven-month break no real concern (ran well on reappearance last year) and she still has time to do better.
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3rd

8

7th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:30 Taunton

Cup Of Coffee

11st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Two wins last season (2m, good/good to soft) and running well when falling two out on reappearance at Fakenham (2m, good to soft) in November; disappointing at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) 15 days later but the subsequent break may have helped and she's not written off.

14/1

4th

5

30th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 2

13:45 Ludlow

Cup Of Coffee

10st 13lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Two wins last season and was still just in front of Mullenbeg when falling at Fakenham 15 days ago, on her return from a break; likely to prove very competitive if none the worse for that mishap.

3/1

3

15th Nov 2022

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

14:22 Fakenham

Cup Of Coffee

11st 10lb

J: Aidan Coleman

T: Samuel Drinkwater

led, pushed along 3 out, faced challenge when mistake and fell 2 out

9/1

Form: U25/4- BF

Last run: 530 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
20-race maiden; not at her best when last seen in June 2021 and sold for £6,000 two months later; down in the weights ahead of this reappearance but there are risks attached.
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5

3rd Mar 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

14:35 Doncaster

Emma Lamb

11st 10lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

She's a 22-race maiden and it was just a weak selling handicap in which she was a 1l runner-up at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) on Boxing Day; however, it was still an encouraging run on just her second start for this trainer, and she could have more to offer for the yard; not ruled out.

15/2

2nd

5

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

11:55 Market Rasen

Emma Lamb

11st 3lb

J: Lewis Dobb

T: L J Morgan

in touch with leaders

11/2

5th

2

27th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Emma Lamb

11st 13lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

Still a maiden and lacks recent match practice having been absent since June 2021; sold out of Richard Newland's stable for £6,000 two months later; market instructive on belated reappearance.

9/4

Non-runners

Emma Lamb

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.50
Straight Forecast £14.06
Tricast £81.92
Trifecta £75.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mullenbeg

Telegraph:

Princess T

POSTDATA:

Sawpit Sienna

TOPSPEED:

Hillfinch

RP Ratings:

Mullenbeg

The Times:

Mullenbeg

Daily Mail:

Mullenbeg

The Sun:

Mullenbeg

The Star:

Mullenbeg

Daily Record:

Mullenbeg

The Guardian:

Princess T

Daily Mirror:

Princess T

D Express:

Sawpit Sienna