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Good To SoftMerry Christmas Carol Forrester Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4901.4
- 2m 6f 45y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Abandoned
Form: 1
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 1 |
29th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
11yo who hasn't been at her best over fences on her two runs this term; however, she reverts to hurdles after a wind op, off the same mark as for her hurdle win at Ffos Las (3m, soft) last April; not ruled out. |
10/1 |
|
4th 2 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 2f 127y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
towards rear |
9/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 2-1
Last run: 42 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 |
|
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: 788
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
28th Dec 2022 Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Holds very weak claims on her rules form (2m); combination of first-time headgear and new trip needs to make a difference. |
200/1 |
|
8th 2 |
20th Nov 2022 Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Down the field at triple-figure odds on both rules starts. |
100/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 4/4-6
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
1st Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
15 months off before soundly beaten in April in her two runs over fences; cheekpieces (tried last time) are retained; others preferred. |
33/1 |
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11th 13 |
25th Apr 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Struggled on recent chase/handicap debut at Ffos Las (3m, soft); that run came after a 468-day absence and she remains unexposed under rules but a huge step forward is needed today; cheekpieces added. |
33/1 |
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11th 13 |
25th Apr 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Struggled on recent chase/handicap debut at Ffos Las (3m, soft); that run came after a 468-day absence and she remains unexposed under rules but a huge step forward is needed today; cheekpieces added. |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 5906
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
9th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 1f 119y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Made all at Fakenham (2m, soft) in December when 5lb lower; nothing since and the trip is a worry. |
12/1 |
|
2 |
12th Feb 2024 Soft 1m 7f 195y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
took keen hold, led, headed 5 out, weakened quickly after 4 out, pulled up after 3 out |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 4
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
27th May 2023 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
took keen hold, midfield, led after 4th, jumped badly right 2 out (usual 4 out), quickened just after home turn, 4 lengths ahead 3f out, kept on final furlong, always doing enough |
4/1 |
|
12th 8 |
1st Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
midfield, ridden and became detached after 3rd, tailed off |
50/1 |
|
10 |
31st Dec 2022 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
midfield on outer, weakened 7th, pulled up before 4 out |
50/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 46-32
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
18th May 2023 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
prominent, pressed leader 6th, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and weakened approaching last |
10/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
21st Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Placed in two mares' maiden hurdles in the autumn (2m/2m3f) but she's finished down the field in three handicaps (2m3f-2m5f) since; still has low mileage but she needs to significantly raise her game. |
16/1 |
|
7th 7 |
4th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Placed in two mares' maiden hurdles in the autumn (2m/2m3f) but safely held in her first two handicaps (2m3f/2m4f); still has low mileage but clearly needs to up her game here. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
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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3rd 1 |
30th Aug 2025 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Beat Testlight here in July but not in their rematch; bounced off the fast ground when winning well at Stratford 12 days ago to earn this 8lb higher mark; had some soft-ground form back in the day. |
13/8 |
|
5 |
18th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 3m 3f 119y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Dual point winner this spring; well beaten over hurdles on rules return in June but won comfortably when back over fences at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) last month and ran well in defeat over that C&D a fortnight later; likely contender again. |
9/4 |
Abandoned
Form: P
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 6 |
3rd Mar 2023 Good 2m 3f 88y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Has plenty to prove having been pulled up on both rules starts; however, it's possible the subsequent wind op will have been a big help and she won her sole Irish point; not a completely forlorn hope. |
33/1 |
|
13 |
20th Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Bought for £16,000 soon after winning a soft-ground Irish point last December; 16-1 for her hurdling debut at Exeter (2m7f, good to soft) and she was pulled up after stopping quickly; best watched for now. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 690
Last run: 51 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
3rd Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Soundly beaten in bumpers and refused at the first on hurdle debut. |
200/1 |
|
12 |
30th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 5f 163y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Hurdles debutante who has poor form claims having been soundly beaten in three bumpers. |
100/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 1 |
15th Jun 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Placed in a point but he raced too freely under an inexperienced claimer on his chasing debut when sixth of eight in 2m3f Stratford handicap 25 days ago; he showed some fair form without winning over hurdles and can do better with Charlie Deutsch now up. |
5/1 |
|
6th 2 |
21st May 2023 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Unexposed 7yo who was third on her point debut in 2021 (form worked out quite well) and also displayed clear promise when making the frame in two novice hurdles in March (2m3f/2m4f); switched to fences for today's handicap debut; likely contender. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
22nd Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
fractious at the post, raced in last, headway before 7th, went second before 3 out, shaken up before 2 out, ridden and weakened approaching last, no match for winner |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 2312-3 C BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 15 |
31st Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Beaten favourite in maiden hurdle at Lingfield (2m3f) on reappearance but may improve with the outing under her belt and now upped in trip; won the bumper on this card 12 months ago; interesting back here. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
24th Nov 2022 Soft 2m 3f 110y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Ran well in all four bumpers (2m, soft/heavy), winning on the third occasion at Uttoxeter last December; has been found a modest race for her hurdle debut and is bred to be suited by this longer trip; strong claims. |
11/8 |