16.50
SoftJack De Bromhead Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) (The Dawn Run Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle) (GBB)
- Prize money: £59083.5
- 2m 0f 179y
- Class 1
- 21 runners
Runners: 21 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £17.00
- Place: £3.40
Form: 1-1121 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
8th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Below her best this season but has been running over fences and chasing doesn't appear to suit; won two Grade 2 mares' novice hurdles in early 2023 (2m4f/2m1f, good to soft/soft) and second in a mares' Grade 2 last January (3m, good); could bounce back with big run now reverting to hurdles. |
5/1 |
|
1 |
8th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Below her best this season but has been running over fences and chasing doesn't appear to suit; won two Grade 2 mares' novice hurdles in early 2023 (2m4f/2m1f, good to soft/soft) and second in a mares' Grade 2 last January (3m, good); could bounce back with big run now reverting to hurdles. |
5/1 |
|
4th 4 |
17th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 33y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
raced in last, mistake 5th, mistake and struggling 7th, jumped left 3 out, never dangerous |
4/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: 1-11 D
Last run: 132 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (1) |
4th Apr 2026 Soft 1m 4f 25y |
9st 2lb |
Grade 3-winning hurdler turned into a useful Flat performer in 2024; finished third in a Fairyhouse Grade 3 over 1m6f before winning the Ebor over the same trip; however, hasn't been seen since and difficult to get behind her after a long absence; the market might reveal her readiness. |
5/1 |
|
1st 8 (1) |
24th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Useful hurdler, placed at the last two Cheltenham Festivals; similar standard straightaway switched to racing under Flat rules on last three outings, 1-4 for her easy 1m5f maiden win before she ran on nicely to be a close third in Group 3 at Fairyhouse (1m6f, good; unraced on firmer); this mark demands more but she did shape last time as if capable of better. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 4 (4) |
10th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Bumper winner; talented mare over hurdles, has run well at two Cheltenham festivals, second in last year's Grade 2 mares' novice, fourth in the County Hurdle last season; made a bright start on Flat when fifth to Thunder Roll in a 1m4f Listed race at Cork in April; readily landed the odds in a 1m5f maiden at Down Royal. |
8/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.60
Form: 113 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
26th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 5f 0y |
11st 7lb |
pressed leader, led before 2nd, jumped slightly left 3rd, clear going easily before 2 out, kept on well, canter |
13/8 |
|
7th 4 |
9th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 4f 100y |
11st 5lb |
Point' winner won a Naas bumper before hammering Eabha Grace in a maiden hurdle there; similar runs in defeat behind Ashroe Diamond and Magical Zoe at Cheltenham last time; looks likely to run well. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Fetched 260,000gns after hacking up in an Irish point; only scraped home in a bumper but comfortably beat her 24 rivals in a maiden hurdle at Naas before finishing close up behind Jetara at Fairyhouse (2m2f, soft); moved as well as the front two for much of that latter race, returning to a left-handed track can help and she brings each-way hopes. |
10/1 |
6/4
Form: 11-11 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Carries 4lb penalty and she was a beaten favourite in this race last year (soft), but still ran well in second; won a handicap at Ascot (1m7f, good) last December before fine third in the Champion Hurdle (2m, heavy) and she holds leading claims this afternoon. |
8/13 |
|
1 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Carries 4lb penalty and she was a beaten favourite in this race last year (soft), but still ran well in second; won a handicap at Ascot (1m7f, good) last December before fine third in the Champion Hurdle (2m, heavy) and she holds leading claims this afternoon. |
8/13 |
|
4th 7 |
11th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
Progressive 6yo who took another step forward with her third in last month's Champion Hurdle (2m, heavy), when nicely clear of the fourth; she's unraced beyond 2m1f but her pedigree provides hope she'll be okay at this trip; top trainer has an excellent record in this race and she's not ruled out. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 1
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
9th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 4f 100y |
11st 5lb |
Group 1-winning Flat performer got off the mark at Punchestown on hurdling debut over this trip; ran creditably, though didn't jump fluently, in Mares' Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham over 2m; this trip will suit better. |
15/2 |
|
5th 16 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
High-class Flat stayer with Group 1 honours on the board and the recent rain is a blessing; however, has left it late to go hurdling and will need to jump with greater conviction than at Punchestown (2m4f, soft) where joined on the line by Ladybank; drop to 2m is a further cause for concern. |
16/1 |
|
1st 6 |
30th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 70y |
11st 7lb |
raced freely, prominent, disputed lead after 1st, led 3rd, not fluent 5th, went clear home turn, reduced lead last, ridden and faced strong challenge run-in, kept on but joined post |
5/4 |
40/1
Form: 1132 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
She'll find it hard to beat a peak-form Panic Attack and she was pulled up in the Irish National 16 days ago; however, she was running well in January, in a Grade 2 mares' chase at Fairyhouse (2m6f, yielding) and the Thyestes Handicap at Gowran Park (3m1f, heavy; albeit no match for the first two); no surprise if she bounces back with a good performance today. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 14 |
22nd Jan 2026 Heavy 3m 1f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Had a good season as a novice last term, four wins included 2m4f Grade 3 Tipperary novice and finished third to Dinoblue at Cheltenham; reappeared with a fine third in the Galway Plate in July; pulled up in Kerry National when reported with atrial fibrillation and signs of being in season; jumped untidily when predictably no match for Dinoblue at Fairyhouse. |
25/1 |
|
9 |
24th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 7f 180y |
11st 2lb |
Four-time winner over fences, including a 2m4f Grade 3 novice success at Tipperary last October; distant third behind Dinoblue at Cheltenham; remote seventh in the Irish Grand National; put in a fine effort when third at 33-1 in the Galway Plate; Jordan Gainford retains the ride; capable of another big run |
12/1 |
50/1
Form: 5/1111 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
7th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Disappointing favourite returned to chasing last time, extending her losing run; nicely treated on best form but chance largely depends on how well she responds to new headgear. |
13/2 |
|
6th 1 |
7th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Disappointing favourite returned to chasing last time, extending her losing run; nicely treated on best form but chance largely depends on how well she responds to new headgear. |
13/2 |
14/1
Form: 2-21 D
Last run: 80 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
9th Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 38y |
11st 5lb |
Yet to win over fences but did go close over 2m4f in a Naas beginners' chase (soft) in March where she had Galway Plate winner Western Fold 5l behind; however, she hasn't fired the last twice and she may need softer ground. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Hurdles winner on testing ground and easily the pick of three chase efforts last season when clear second in 2m4f Naas beginners (soft); looked a bit onepaced back at 2m at Cork latest; capable back up for Aspire Tower here although really wants it softer. |
7/2 |
33/1
Form: 211162 C
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 13 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
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 |
10st 12lb |
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 |
10st 12lb |
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 |
22/1
Form: 2232-P D BF
Last run: 80 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (7) |
20th Jun 2023 Good 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Revelation in a hurdles run (soft) and on Flat (good) in spring 2022, form backed up when she was next seen taking fifth of 21 in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f, good) in October; the latter shows she needs better off the same mark today; returned to form in latest hurdles start (April) and is now in foal, so this is scheduled to be her last race. |
7/1 |
|
1st 2 |
20th Apr 2023 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
50-1 runner-up in a 2m1f Grade 2 at last season's Festival, after which she further raised her profile with two Flat wins and a fifth in the Cesarewitch; reportedly bled on reappearance and she could finish only tenth back in that same Grade 2 last month; remains a maiden over hurdles and Nico De Boinville turns elsewhere. |
8/1 |
|
10th 5 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Returned from a similar absence when a 50-1 runner-up in this 12 months ago, since when she has further raised her profile with two Flat wins and a good fifth in the Cesarewitch; reported to have bled from the nose when pulled up behind Endless Escape on return to jumping and, if back to anything like her best, she could make the frame again. |
22/1 |
25/1
Form: 032122 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
11st 3lb |
Third in this event last year after taking the same place in Aintree Grade 1; has failed to match that form this season and has slumped 9lb in the ratings in 12 months; tailed off in Leopardstown Grade 1 won by Teahupoo; moderate fifth behind Wodhooh; a lot to prove now but could surprise. |
25/1 |
|
5th 4 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Smart mare who was an 11l fourth to Lossiemouth in this 12 months ago before finishing third in 3m Grade 1s at Aintree and Punchestown later in the spring; hasn't quite hit the same heights this season, including 9l third to Feet Of A Dancer and Dream On Baby in Doncaster Grade 2 latest; vulnerable even if back to her very best in a change of headgear (first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces). |
25/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Smart staying mare who won this race 12 months ago (good to soft) in game style and made the frame in three Grade 1s at the spring festivals afterwards; ran poorly against the geldings at Leopardstown four weeks ago but would have a big chance if returning to her best. |
11/4 |
25/1
Form: 3-4112 D
Last run: 132 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 18 |
5th Aug 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 108y |
10st 12lb |
Twice a winner over hurdles late last summer; beaten at short odds in a pair of Flat maidens last twice; trip in her favour but some questions to answer. |
25/1 |
|
5th 16 (4) |
22nd Jun 2023 Good 1m 7f 0y |
11st 2lb |
led, headed but prominent after 3f, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out |
3/1 |
33/1
Form: 81
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
25th Apr 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 100y |
11st 7lb |
pressed winner early, lost second and prominent behind clear leader before 2nd |
10/1 |
|
4th 4 |
25th Apr 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 100y |
11st 7lb |
pressed winner early, lost second and prominent behind clear leader before 2nd |
10/1 |
11/2
Form: 221 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 (13) |
29th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Last run on the Flat was at Leopardstown last September when she finished in the mid-division from a 3lb higher mark (1m5f, good); won a Listed mares' hurdle at Punchestown last November before being well beaten in three Graded hurdle starts; trainer may have a better prospect for this in Too Bossy For Us |
14/1 |
|
4th 5 |
3rd May 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 118y |
11st 7lb |
towards rear, stayed on from last, never on terms |
40/1 |
100/1
Form: B22105
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
2nd Oct 2024 Good 2m 1f 120y |
12st 0lb |
Decent level of chase form and bumped into an improver when just denied at Tramore last time; handy 7lb claimed and will handle an ease although doesn't want it too testing. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 5 |
15th Aug 2024 Good 1m 7f 120y |
11st 5lb |
prominent, jumped left on occasions, led 2 out, headed run-in, kept on |
3/1 |
|
4th 9 |
24th Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Point winner has a record of 1-10 over hurdles but has run creditably faced with stiff tasks at times; made a solid start to chasing when second to a better fancied stablemate at Tipperary; should go close with more to come. |
7/4 |
25/1
Form: 113132 D
Last run: 60 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 13 |
4th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 10lb |
Runner-up in Graded and Listed company as a novice and chased home Magic Tricks at Down Royal in November; well beaten last twice; can travel very well in her races but has found little for pressure in the past; others preferred. |
14/1 |
|
8th 4 |
27th Dec 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
midfield, headway before 2 out |
9/1 |
|
18th 7 |
3rd Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 11lb |
in touch with leaders, midfield after 1st |
13/2 |
40/1
Form: 6-1321 C
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
26th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
prominent |
13/2 |
|
6th 2 |
26th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Listed bumper winner who was 3-6 in novice hurdles last season; makes chase/handicap debut after six-month absence but is unexposed over this sort of trip and could have a good future over fences. |
7/2 |
|
1st 2 |
27th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Outclassed in the 2m1f Grade 2 for mares at Cheltenham but was having a pleasing first season over hurdles before that and looks a major player at this lower level. |
Evs |
100/1
Form: 601U3 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 10st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
29th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Hurdle winner in 2022 (2m, good to soft) who comes into it on the pick of her chase form, a close second at Exeter (2m1f, soft) in late 2023; has to show that drying ground suits but she's entitled to have a say after needing her comeback run following an absence. |
10/1 |
100/1
Form: 1-221 D
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 |
31st Jul 2025 Good 2m 2f 54y |
10st 8lb |
Maiden hurdle winner for Henry de Bromhead and in-foal mare steadily improving for this yard, winning Tipperary mares beginners chase and most recently second to a clear winner in 2m5f Killarney mares hurdle; looks out of her depth here though. |
33/1 |
|
6 |
17th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 85y |
10st 7lb |
Maiden hurdle winner for Henry de Bromhead and won over fences last time for this yard; has a shout on these terms if back to some of her better hurdle form. |
6/1 |
|
2 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 155y |
11st 7lb |
One of two for yard; bumper and hurdles winner on yielding and soft to heavy; much improved on second chase start when going close in a beginners' at Tramore (15.5f, gd-yld) in late May; this longer trip worth a go on the evidence of that run; chance. |
11/1 |
12/1
Form: 11 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
12th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Lightly raced 6yo who was runner-up in a Grade 2 mares' hurdle last January and fair sixth in the competitive Galway Hurdle in August; in top hands and still has time on her side, but she was pulled up in the Greatwood at Cheltenham in November when last seen. |
12/1 |
|
7 |
12th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Lightly raced 6yo who was runner-up in a Grade 2 mares' hurdle last January and fair sixth in the competitive Galway Hurdle in August; in top hands and still has time on her side, but she was pulled up in the Greatwood at Cheltenham in November when last seen. |
12/1 |
|
1 |
17th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 87y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Lightly raced since her progressive novice campaign in 2022-23; ran creditably in the Galway Hurdle (2m, good) on sole start this term; represents last year's winning connections and is likely to be well primed for this assignment; has won at this venue; interesting. |
9/1 |
50/1
Form: 23-423 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
28th Jan 2024 Soft To Heavy 1m 7f 112y |
10st 10lb |
led, headed and raced in second after 2nd, outpaced and dropped to rear before 2 out, kept on and went third towards finish |
7/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
12th Dec 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 3f 56y |
10st 11lb |
Generally reliable and very experienced novice who has recorded two wins and seven places from 12 starts over hurdles; 19l handicap winner over 2m here in October, earning promotion to 127; continued her progression with a clear second behind the unbeaten Brighterdaysahead in a Grade 3 event at Down Royal, and now rated 132. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
10th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 190y |
10st 10lb |
Generally reliable and relatively experienced novice who has recorded two wins and six places from 11 starts over hurdles; 19l handicap winner at Punchestown on latest; up in class now and may find a few too good. |
12/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £180.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £136.38 |
| Tricast | £1548.26 |
| Trifecta | £1803.00 |
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