14.40
Good To SoftBritish EBF BetVictor ‘National Hunt’ Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (A Limited Handicap Hurdle) (Grade 2)
- Prize money: £26015
- 2m 4f 118y
- Class 1
- 18 runners
Runners: 18 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £10.60
- Place: £3.50
Form: -153U1
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
3rd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 198y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Just one win from her 11 chase starts and inconsistent this season but she ran okay in the face of a tough task when third of five in Listed race at Newbury (2m7f, good to soft) three weeks ago; capable of having a big say now back in a handicap. |
7/2 |
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3rd 2 |
14th Jan 2026 Good 2m 7f 91y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Record of only 1-10 over fences and rather exposed; distant second on penultimate start and never landed a blow in competitive handicap at Cheltenham latest; however, best form suggests she can achieve a top-three finish in this field. |
10/1 |
|
5 |
17th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Four-time hurdle winner and prevailed narrowly in a 2m4f mares' handicap chase at Kempton in November (good); hasn't really threatened to go in again since then and cheekpieces are added to the tongue-tie tried last time. |
14/1 |
11/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 1-231 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
6th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Ran okay over fences before returning to hurdles with the cheekpieces back on and going close in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (soft); another big run looks on the cards off just 2lb higher. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
6th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Ran okay over fences before returning to hurdles with the cheekpieces back on and going close in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (soft); another big run looks on the cards off just 2lb higher. |
7/2 |
20/1
- Place: £7.00
Form: 6-6321
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
27th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
didn't jump with fluency, raced in last, pushed along briefly 5th, struggling from 14th, tailed off 3 out, soon pulled up |
5/1 |
|
1 |
27th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
didn't jump with fluency, raced in last, pushed along briefly 5th, struggling from 14th |
5/1 |
10/1
Form: -23442 BF
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
27th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Only the two wins to her name but she's consistent and finished a respectable 11l sixth of eight in a class 2 at Kempton from out of the weights over Christmas, ridden by Chad Bament who couldn't make use of his full claim; strong stayer who's worth considering, back in class. |
9/2 |
14/1
Form: 25/432
Last run: 52 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 100y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Blinkers are turned to after finishing tailed off a month ago and her previous thirds were no great advertisement for her prospects here; probably wants softer ground as well. |
33/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Third in a quite valuable Hereford mares' chase (3m1f, soft; first-time cheekpieces) in December and also ran well when filling same position in Bangor marathon (3m5f, soft) last month; might not be ideally suited by the quicker ground here but still respected. |
9/4 |
|
3rd 7 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 5f 142y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Third over 3m1f at Hereford last time (soft; first-time cheekpieces), making the frame in that handicap for the second successive season; consistent but perhaps doesn't win as often as she should (1-15 over fences and runner-up five times); unraced beyond about 3m1f. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: 3-1733 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
5th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
held up in rear, steady headway after 7th, raced in second when not fluent 3 out, lost position before 2 out, weakened before last |
4/1 |
|
1 |
5th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Went close at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in December and also ran well when fourth over C&D (soft) in February; current mark is workable but she was very disappointing on good ground last month and would appeal much more on a slower surface. |
4/1 |
|
10th 8 |
9th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Not disgraced in two of her last three starts as when fourth of eight at Chepstow (3m, soft) four weeks ago, but this trip on drying ground may be an insufficient test for her now and she looks vulnerable to younger rivals. |
14/1 |
6/1
Form: -24112 BF
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
16/1
Form: 66261 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
1st Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
reluctant to line up, reluctant to race and slowly into stride, always behind |
16/1 |
|
10th 7 |
15th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Off the mark at Ludlow (2m5f, good) last March but things didn't go well after that and she refused to race at Warwick last May; has plenty to prove after a year off and she wouldn't want any rain. |
25/1 |
|
10th 7 |
15th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Off the mark at Ludlow (2m5f, good) last March but things didn't go well after that and she refused to race at Warwick last May; has plenty to prove after a year off and she wouldn't want any rain. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 312 BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
7th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Placed in valuable series final over fences at Fakenham (2m5f, good to soft) in January but rest of last season's form was disappointing and it's hard to predict whether she'll be in the right mood for this return to hurdling; tried blinkers when pulled up last time; usual cheekpieces return. |
11/2 |
|
1 |
13th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 38y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Arrested her decline when placed in valuable final of this mares' series here (2m5f, good to soft; refitted cheekpieces) in January; two lesser efforts have followed and she's unreliable nowadays but she could be too good for this field if perked up by a change of headgear. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Made all in this race on good ground a year ago and returned to some form with third in a valuable series final at Fakenham (2m5f, good to soft) in January; however, not so good when back at Fakenham last month and this regressive 10yo has become unreliable. |
3/1 |
11/1
Form: 121 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
5th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Lightly raced 8yo who returned from long absence with narrow win at Haydock (2m3f, good to soft) in December but was never dangerous in her follow-up bid at Windsor (fourth of eighth) last month; that wasn't a bad effort but she needs to find more to defy this mark. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 8 |
7th Feb 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Didn't take to fences on first two starts this season; 2-4 over hurdles last campaign, latterly with a 3m win here on handicap debut, and not discredited on return to hurdling four weeks ago considering that was over only 2m; needs a second look. |
12/1 |
|
5th 3 |
9th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Hasn't taken to fences this season but she was 2-4 over hurdles last campaign and she's only 3lb higher than for the handicap success; on the downside, she has something to prove on ground this soft and all her form is at 2m4f+. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 2-122 BF
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
20/1
Form: 2-1172
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 |
21st Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
held up in rear on inner, mistake 9th |
14/1 |
|
12th 9 |
25th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Disappointing favourite on penultimate start but otherwise consistent; creditable second at Carlisle (2m3f) latest; however, likely needs some improvement to win this prize. |
20/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
6th Feb 2023 Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Steadily progressive until flopping on soft ground seven weeks ago when bidding for hat-trick; her wins (2m1f/1m7f) in Sedgefield bumper and Wincanton maiden hurdle came on good going so soft ground is a concern. |
9/2 |
20/1
Form: 21263 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
6th May 2024 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Well handicapped on her old hurdles form but she's been pulled up in three of her last five starts including at Newbury (3m, good to soft) in March; drops back in trip/grade but she needs a major turnaround back against her own sex. |
14/1 |
|
6th 4 |
6th May 2024 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Well handicapped on her old hurdles form but she's been pulled up in three of her last five starts including at Newbury (3m, good to soft) in March; drops back in trip/grade but she needs a major turnaround back against her own sex. |
14/1 |
|
11 |
22nd Mar 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Well handicapped if going back far enough but last season didn't end well and again below par this term over fences (in cheekpieces last twice), with her placed efforts nothing to shout about (beaten 22l and 39l); returns to hurdling with a few questions to answer. |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 2-2F1 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
11th May 2024 Good 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
held up in rear, headway and in touch with leaders 5th |
9/2 |
|
4th 1 |
11th May 2024 Good 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
held up in rear, headway and in touch with leaders 5th |
9/2 |
|
5th 5 |
24th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Pulled up in an Ayr novice handicap last time (2m4f, heavy) having made a winning chase debut in a handicap over same C&D in December (soft); up in trip (has won a 3m point); plenty to find. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 1-1242 C
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 3y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Bumper/hurdle winner who is 0-9 over fences but she's had tough assignments in Listed events in last two runs; this is more realistic back in a handicap and she's well treated on her best form at up to 3m1f; could be dangerous. |
9/1 |
|
5th 4 |
14th Feb 2026 1m 7f 149y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Bumper/hurdles winner; has some place form over fences but she was a well-held fourth of five in a mares' Listed event at Newbury (2m7f, good to soft; 33-1) last month; this looks another tough assignment and she's not run over 2m for a long time; first-time visor replaces blinkers. |
16/1 |
|
4th 5 |
14th Jan 2026 Good 2m 7f 91y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Bumper/hurdles winner; has some place form over fences but finished 10l behind Molto Bene at Huntingdon last time and is worse off with that rival at level weights upped up class; stiff assignment. |
40/1 |
25/1
Form: 8-2124 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 |
27th Oct 2024 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
pressed leaders, raced in third after 3rd, mistake 4 out |
10/1 |
|
1 |
24th Sep 2024 Good 2m 3f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Has mixed record over fences since last autumn but was a respectable fifth in a much stronger race than this when back over hurdles at Worcester (2m4f, good) last month and is another 3lb lower here; seems best suited by good/good to soft ground; big player. |
7/1 |
|
5th 10 |
28th Aug 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Bumper/hurdle winner; very mixed over fences since joining this yard and now returns from a third wind operation; risky. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 42U3
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 |
29th Nov 2023 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Went close on her hurdling debut at Wincanton (1m7f, good) last November but she's had only three runs since and has been well held in a novice and handicap in last two starts; still very lightly raced but she needs to get back on track at this new trip; cheekpieces added. |
9/1 |
|
7th 8 |
26th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Unexposed mare who went close in Wincanton maiden (1m7f, good) on hurdling debut last November and was running a big race before coming to grief over that C&D on Boxing Day; didn't fire on latest outing in February but probably still has potential. |
12/1 |
|
14 |
25th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Unlucky at Wincanton on Boxing Day (going best when unseating rider two out) but was only a modest third on latest start, which isn't ideal going into this warmer race; now 0-5. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 3213P3
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
11th Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Became disappointing for Ben Pauling last season and, following a wind op, made low-key stable debut last month; needs to have taken significant benefit from that recent outing. |
16/1 |
|
5th 3 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Won heavy-ground novice hurdle for Ben Pauling in early part of 2023 but became very disappointing for that stable last season; needs combination of wind op and change of scenary to prompt a revival. |
14/1 |
|
5th 3 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Won heavy-ground novice hurdle for Ben Pauling in early part of 2023 but became very disappointing for that stable last season; needs combination of wind op and change of scenary to prompt a revival. |
14/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £92.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £76.70 |
| Tricast | £1475.39 |
| Trifecta | £1835.40 |