13.05
SoftSeasons Greetings From Hexham Bookmakers Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Herring Queen Series Qual’) (GBB)
- Prize money: £4465.72
- 2m 0f 48y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: 2-1 CD
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
13th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 44y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Had rather mixed record over hurdles last season but her clearcut win at Leicester (2m4f, soft) in January was a good performance, and her Irish point dead-heat in 2021 bodes well for her prospects on this chasing debut; unraced on ground quicker than good to soft. |
12/1 |
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1 |
13th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 44y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Had rather mixed record over hurdles last season but her clearcut win at Leicester (2m4f, soft) in January was a good performance, and her Irish point dead-heat in 2021 bodes well for her prospects on this chasing debut; unraced on ground quicker than good to soft. |
12/1 |
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7 |
18th Apr 2024 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Won with authority under Dylan Johnston at Leicester (2m4f, soft; five ran) in January on second start for this yard but has made two backward steps since; that latest came when tried at 3m, which sees the cheekpieces go on today and she's got a bit to prove. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 433-55
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Showed promise in 2022 but was then absent until this January when pulled up in handicap at Leicester (200-1); a tongue-tie now goes on; she may be best watched for now. |
66/1 |
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10 |
20th Jan 2026 Soft 1m 7f 113y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
0-6 over hurdles and absent since third in mares' novice at Catterick (1m7f, soft) in December 2022; given a chance by the handicapper in the meantime but it's wise to wait for some encouraging signals from the betting. |
25/1 |
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3rd 3 |
28th Dec 2022 Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Ex-Irish; showed promise over hurdles for Gavin Cromwell, but a bit to prove after a couple of lesser runs for current connections. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 87P
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
6th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 44y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
led, clear after 2nd, reduced lead before 11th, headed after 3 out, soon weakened |
10/1 |
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4th 5 |
6th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 44y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
led, clear after 2nd, reduced lead before 11th, headed after 3 out, soon weakened |
10/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
in touch with leaders, led 4th |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 386-
Last run: 305 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
11th Nov 2024 Good 2m 3f 210y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Has shown ability in bumper company and over hurdles; her handicap form didn't amount to much but she goes chasing off a reduced mark and this could be more her game. |
16/1 |
|
7 |
11th Nov 2024 Good 2m 3f 210y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Has shown ability in bumper company and over hurdles; her handicap form didn't amount to much but she goes chasing off a reduced mark and this could be more her game. |
16/1 |
|
5th 7 |
15th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Fair third to the proficient Windtothelightning at Sedgefield (2m4f mares' novices') in January 2023, but has lost her way since (0-3) and has plenty of ground to make up on Faha Belle and Shibuya Song from Market Rasen; much safer to focus elsewhere. |
50/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 123/3- D BF
Last run: 305 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
3rd Jun 2023 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Won C&D maiden on heavy ground in March and runner-up over C&D on both subsequent appearances (heavy/good to soft); today's faster ground may not be ideal but her handicap mark is workable and, if her useful bumper form is a guide, she may yet do better over hurdles. |
15/8 |
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2nd 5 |
6th May 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
novicey jumping, led |
11/8 |
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2nd 4 |
30th Mar 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Off the mark at the third attempt over hurdles over C&D (heavy) a fortnight ago, which was her second start back from another absence; has the potential to be better than this opening mark in view of her useful bumper form. |
5/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 4/180- D
Last run: 244 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
31st Jan 2024 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
A two-time hurdles winner last season but she returned from nine months off with a well-held fifth of seven in 2m2f Kelso handicap 33 days ago; she needs to take a big step forward. |
8/1 |
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5th 3 |
29th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 2f 25y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
held up in rear, niggled along briefly before 4 out |
5/1 |
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1st 2 |
15th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 7f 149y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
held up in last, hit 2nd, niggled along after 3rd, pushed along briefly before 7th |
9/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 76-16 D
Last run: 192 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 2 |
20th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Three-time winner, the latest at Fontwell (3m2f, good to soft) last May, and she hasn't been running badly this season (good to soft/soft); edging back down the weights and might not be far away. |
5/1 |
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4th 5 |
26th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Has won on soft but best form on good to soft or quicker; yard continues in fine form but Either Or had her measure at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) last month and she has no strong turnaround claims. |
13/2 |
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3rd 2 |
15th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
towards rear, headway before 3rd |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 31-24 C
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 4 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
9yo who has been progressive during this first chasing campaign, winning twice (2m/2m4f, soft/good to soft); she's open to further improvement but it's necessary now back up in grade, and she needs to prove her stamina; soundly beaten over hurdles on sole previous run in these cheekpieces. |
16/1 |
|
1st 2 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Has taken well to fences this term, a ready win at Ayr (about 2m, soft) in November preceding solid fourth of 15 in competitive 2m4f Cheltenham handicap (good to soft) the following month; creditable third in mares' Listed company last time and every chase she can notch a second win over fences, particularly if putting her jumping to good use. |
10/11 |
Non-runners
Comeonrita
Verdict
With further improvement on the cards ROYALE DANCE could well follow up last month’s C&D win. Miss Lamb, assuming she doesn’t repeat the bad jumping error that cost her at Wetherby, is feared most ahead of hurdles debutantes Ruby Island and Nell’s Bells.[Steve Boow]
Selections
The Star:
Royale DanceDaily Record:
Royale DanceDaily Mirror:
Nell's BellsThe Guardian:
Miss Lamb