March 08 / 14.40 Fontwell

14.40

Good

Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4330.42
  • 3m 1f 166y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 2519-1

Last run: 92 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Third of 16 here in May 2021; her three best results have been at Uttoxeter, including 2m4f wins last February (soft) and December (good to soft); bled from the nose in between; stayed on the stronger to pip Spitfire Girl last time and they were 12l clear in a 16-runner race, so she's respected despite this different track, the longer trip, another three months off and a 7lb higher mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

14th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

15:45 Fontwell

Flintara

11st 3lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Two course wins over hurdles and fences, one over C&D; has been below par over fences on her last three starts but it is hoped that a return to hurdling on this track can bring about a revival.

5/1

5th

2

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

14:40 Leicester

Flintara

11st 10lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Triple hurdle winner but she's 1-11 over fences and has been well held back in this sphere in her last two starts; on reduced mark and conditions are no problem but she needs a major revival.

14/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 622252

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden; however, runner-up in handicaps over 2m6f-3m on a range of ground in four of her last five starts; firmly in the picture.
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7

20th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

16:50 Ffos Las

Shesupincourt

10st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Ryan Potter

Losing run is mounting up, as are a string of big defeats; has won over hurdles and fences but she needs to get back on track.

7/1

4th

7

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

18:50 Fontwell

Shesupincourt

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Ryan Potter

2-31 over hurdles (soft/heavy) but the losing run is mounting up, as are a string of big defeats; the latest of those came at Hereford just eight days ago and she's out of the weights again.

12/1

7th

7

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

16:57 Hereford

Shesupincourt

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Ryan Potter

Won twice over hurdles in 2023 (about 2m7f) and once over fences (2m4f) in Feburary 2025, all in the mud; beaten at least 20l on all completions this season, she's opposable despite her fall in the weights.

16/1

Form: 3-3533

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
0-10 but her form has been a bit better since last summer's wind surgery; consistent this winter over 2m3f-3m on varied ground and should not be far away.
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0

6

20th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 4

12:40 Exeter

Lady Wilberry

10st 13lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Claire Hitch

Consistent over hurdles and fences for Keiran Burke; not on a bad mark if able to resume where she left off back in May when going close in a 3m2f chase.

7/2

Form: P-1305 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won at Plumpton (3m1f) last October and good third at Wincanton (3m) next time, both on good to soft; tailing off on heavy ground can probably be forgiven on penultimate start but her fifth of ten at Southwell (3m2f, good) was only a partial recovery; major player if back to her best.
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0

11

6th Nov 2023

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

14:20 Hereford

Harrys Hottie

10st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

early mistakes, held up in rear, detached after 1st, struggling when pulled up before 12th

6/1

4th

8

15th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 5f 110y

Class 4

13:35 Ffos Las

Harrys Hottie

10st 8lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Jamie Snowden

1-10 over hurdles for Harry Whittington, the win gained at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft) a year ago; makes stable/chase debut after 201-day absence but is on a good mark and has Irish point experience to call upon.

7/1

3rd

4

28th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:00 Huntingdon

Harrys Hottie

11st 12lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: Harry Whittington

prominent, pushed along and lost ground after 3 out, ridden and weakened run-in

9/2

Form: /64-07

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Fourth of ten in maiden at Southwell (2m, good) in November 2021; absent 353 days afterwards and hard to fancy judged on her two runs since, the latest when 28-1 at Bangor (2m3f) on handicap debut; this trip is a big step in the dark; market can guide.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

26th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Worcester

Whenthepennydrops

11st 3lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Gradually returned to form last term after a year out, staying on for a place when falling late at Southwell and just stretched by the 2m5f trip at Ludlow latest; one of two runners for owners and may place.

9/2

3rd

9

26th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

15:50 Ludlow

Whenthepennydrops

11st 0lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

in touch with leaders, headway 4 out, pushed along 3 out

100/30

9

12th Apr 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:40 Southwell

Whenthepennydrops

11st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Six-race maiden who has only bits of encouraging form; however, this combination of drop back in trip and first-time headgear may prompt improvement; represents notable connections and can't be written off.

10/1

Form: 4-9633

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Belied odds of 100-1 when third of 14 at Exeter (2m, heavy) on New Year's Day in a first-time hood, which has been kept since; form dipped somewhat over that same C&D (good to soft) one month later but that was no easy task and she managed third again; needs a second look, back up markedly in trip on handicap debut.
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3rd

8

15th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 3

15:55 Chepstow

Casts Tasha

10st 9lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Clarke

Had a near miss at Leicester in December (2m4f, soft) but now has to bounce back from three lesser efforts; wears a first-time visor.

20/1

7th

5

17th Feb 2026

2m 4f 118y

Class 4

16:30 Newbury

Casts Tasha

11st 13lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Ben Clarke

Has performed moderately the last twice but her near miss behind One Eye On Vegas at Leicester in December (2m4f, soft) brings her into this; hard to be confident about her chances, though.

25/1

5th

2

30th Jan 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:00 Ffos Las

Casts Tasha

12st 1lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Ben Clarke

Campaigned mostly over further (stays 2m6f); ran poorly last time, failing to back up her reappearance effort; 2-2 at Ffos Las but this drop back in trip presents a question mark.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1-2503

Last run: 27 days

W: 12st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won off 2lb higher at Ffos Las (2m6f, good) last April and back to form when third of six under Victoria Malzard at Doncaster (2m3f, good) on latest outing; probably stays 3m; back in serious each-way calculations.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

8

26th Apr 2024

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

20:15 Chepstow

Jersey Lady

11st 3lb

J: Miss Victoria Malzard

T: Harry Derham

Won five of her first 13 starts over hurdles but she's been held in last three runs, including a 21l defeat at Kempton (3m, good to soft) in December; drops back in grade after a break but she looks weighted near her best and others are preferred; tongue-tie added.

14/1

10th

8

26th Apr 2024

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

20:15 Chepstow

Jersey Lady

11st 3lb

J: Miss Victoria Malzard

T: Harry Derham

Won five of her first 13 starts over hurdles but she's been held in last three runs, including a 21l defeat at Kempton (3m, good to soft) in December; drops back in grade after a break but she looks weighted near her best and others are preferred; tongue-tie added.

14/1

7th

13

27th Dec 2023

Good

3m 0f 121y

Class 2

15:40 Kempton

Jersey Lady

10st 2lb

T: Harry Derham

Won three handicaps on the trot between April and June, at 3m1f-3m2f (on soft and good); excused an Exeter defeat after a break but she couldn't hold her position when fifth to Gaye Legacy at Market Rasen in November (2m7f, good to soft) and needs more.

8/1

Form: 6472P4

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Pipped by Flintara on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) in December; had wind surgery the next day and underperformed on both starts since, the latest in first-time cheekpieces when back on better ground; needs a bit extra, even on best hurdles form.
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Verdict Starting price

4

24th Apr 2024

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

17:15 Taunton

Spitfire Girl

11st 10lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Has lost her way since winning over C&D last March but she's back to a similar mark now and her latest run here on ground softer than ideal was a step back in the right direction; considered.

12/1

4

24th Apr 2024

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

17:15 Taunton

Spitfire Girl

11st 10lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Has lost her way since winning over C&D last March but she's back to a similar mark now and her latest run here on ground softer than ideal was a step back in the right direction; considered.

12/1

5th

2

26th Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

15:20 Taunton

Spitfire Girl

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Quickly lost her way after finishing first (subsequently demoted to second) on seasonal/chase debut in October and again struggled when reverted to hurdling last month; now only 2lb higher than when winning this race a year ago (good to soft) but it takes a leap of faith to support her.

10/1

Form: P2530P

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
0-19 and it's hard to make her the percentage call but she was placed on good ground here (2m5f) and at Taunton (3m) in two of her five starts this autumn/winter; right out of form on last two outings.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

28th May 2023

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

17:05 Uttoxeter

Telefina

10st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Adam West

disputed lead

20/1

8

20th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:05 Southwell

Telefina

10st 3lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Adam West

0-11 over hurdles; peak effort came when staying on for third at Taunton (3m, good) last December but has gone backwards in two starts since.

14/1

9

8th Mar 2023

Good

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

14:40 Fontwell

Telefina

10st 3lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Adam West

0-19 and it's hard to make her the percentage call but she was placed on good ground here (2m5f) and at Taunton (3m) in two of her five starts this autumn/winter; right out of form on last two outings.

20/1

Non-runners

Jersey Lady, Spitfire Girl, Telefina

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Payout
Exacta £28.90
Straight Forecast £27.54
Tricast £56.98
Trifecta £80.10

Selections

Daily Mail:

Cast's Tasha

SPOTLIGHT:

Shesupincourt

The Times:

Lady Wilberry

POSTDATA:

Jersey Lady

RP Ratings:

Harry's Hottie

Daily Mirror:

Spitfire Girl

Telegraph:

Flintara

D Express:

Cast's Tasha

The Star:

Cast's Tasha

WEST COUNTRY:

Shesupincourt

Daily Record:

Shesupincourt

The Guardian:

Lady Wilberry

The Sun:

Lady Wilberry

LAMBOURN:

Jersey Lady