15.35
SoftBlack Mountain Botanicals Mares’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3406.24
- 2m 3f 147y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £10.00
- Place: £2.80
Form: 5-0P30
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
4th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Posted a win then a near-miss over hurdles last April (2m3f/2m6f, good to soft); unable to match that form over fences this season but she was a fair fourth at Ludlow (2m4f, soft) in December and has had a wind op since being pulled up last time; no surprise if she goes well now back hurdling. |
7/1 |
|
2 |
26th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 85y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Finished 3l fourth in similar event at Ludlow (2m4f, soft) three weeks ago, producing her best effort since switched to chasing; looks favourably weighted on best hurdles form and can't be ruled out. |
5/2 |
2/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 76831 C
Last run: 13 days
W: 12st 1lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
10th May 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 135y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Improved to make winning handicap hurdle debut at Hereford (2m, good to soft) in March; no match for easy winner when second over 2m3f last month but connections are evidently very keen to switch this winning Irish pointer to chasing; shortlisted. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
6th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
12st 1lb |
Just six career starts and off the mark over hurdles on her handicap debut when fending off Chantilly Haze over 2m here 13 days ago; longer trip a likely plus and no surprise to see a bold bid up 5lb. |
2/1 |
|
1st 1 |
24th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 53y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Irish point winner; always towards rear in first two hurdle races (2m4f/2m5f) but fared much better when third in first-time hood at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; the value of that form is open to question but she has plenty of scope to improve again in handicaps. |
7/2 |
10/1
- Place: £3.90
Form: 400-08
Last run: 87 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
1st Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Pulled up in consecutive chases in the autumn and again when reappearing over hurdles last month; now 0-19 under all codes and has a lot to prove but still worth a glance in the betting; cheekpieces refitted. |
16/1 |
|
11 |
1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Placed in 3-11 hurdle starts on good or good to soft, all at around 2m4f; handy mark but hasn't looked as effective over this trip. |
25/1 |
33/1
Form: 0-679F
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
9th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Gained her breakthrough success at Wincanton (3m) in December but she's been well below par both runs since, pulled up at Huntingdon (25f) 22 days ago. |
12/1 |
|
6 |
18th Mar 2026 Good 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Off the mark at the 13th attempt with an easy win at Wincanton (3m, good to soft) in December; way below form at Fontwell (3m2f, soft) next time and needs to resume her improvement. |
8/1 |
|
4th 7 |
6th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 166y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
held up in rear, headway before 4 out, raced in fourth when outpaced on turn after 3 out, no impression from 2 out |
13/2 |
7/1
Form: -6P843
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
19th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 2f 1y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Flat/hurdle winner who made it 0-5 as a chaser when pulled up last time and she's 4lb out of the weights; others preferred. |
25/1 |
|
9 |
4th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Has shown some aptitude for chasing but this Flat/hurdle winner was tailed off here on Boxing Day in the race won by Asa; tongue-tie is added; 1lb out of the weights. |
33/1 |
4/1
Form: 5-3782
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 2 |
21st Nov 2023 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Runner-up twice last term but ran to minor RPRs both times; exposed mare whose record is now 0-24; set for another supporting role. |
25/1 |
|
9 |
17th May 2023 Soft 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Runner-up in two of her last three starts but now 0-23 in career; likely to be in the mix but vulnerable again as she seeks a first win. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 62O5P4
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 9lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 14 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Winning for a second time here when keeping on over 2m2f in October when only 4lb lower; not quite at the same level in her two subsequent visits and finished weakly the final time over 2m5f (stays this far). |
15/2 |
|
3rd 14 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
towards rear |
15/2 |
|
5th 13 |
19th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Fourth of 15 in this last year and she won here (2m2f, good to soft) in October before a fair third here (2m2f, soft) a fortnight ago, when she kept on well; Megan Bevan rides for the third consecutive race; chance. |
9/1 |
20/1
Form: 36-756
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
28th Sep 2024 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Won three on the trot over 2m/2m1f last summer (good/good to soft); may have needed the race after a break and wind surgery when last of five at Newton Abbot (2m1f, soft) last time; better ground should suit as well. |
7/1 |
|
5th 2 |
9th Sep 2024 Soft 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Completed a hat-trick when pipping Karannelle in this race a year ago and looked back in good form when close fourth over C&D (good); slightly disappointing later in June on latest outing but seems quite versatile regarding ground and features prominently in calculations; had wind op in July. |
3/1 |
16/1
Form: 30874P
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 8lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
26th Nov 2024 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Two of her better efforts came on this track, most recently in a staying hurdle in July 2023; seen only three times since and was pulled up on her recent chase debut so has lots to prove; 3lb wrong. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
26th Nov 2024 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Two of her better efforts came on this track, most recently in a staying hurdle in July 2023; seen only three times since and was pulled up on her recent chase debut so has lots to prove; 3lb wrong. |
12/1 |
|
13 |
27th Oct 2024 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
towards rear |
20/1 |
9/2
Form: 2-1744
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 |
15th Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 2f 193y |
10st 10lb |
Won a bumper for Nicky Henderson but very poor form over hurdles since joining this yard for small money last summer and remains opposable. |
20/1 |
|
5th 14 |
29th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 7f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Flat-bred mare won a bumper for Nicky Henderson but very poor form over hurdles since joining this yard for small money last summer. |
40/1 |
|
18 |
15th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 0f 77y |
10st 7lb |
Well beaten in handicaps off this mark lately and can't be fancied even with cheekpieces tried; 4lb wrong. |
50/1 |
8/1
Form: 80-153 D BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 100
| 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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
25/1
Form: 5-20PP
Last run: 100 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
6th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
in touch with leaders |
25/1 |
|
7 |
6th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
in touch with leaders |
25/1 |
|
9 |
21st Jan 2025 Heavy 2m 4f 110y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
She's 7lb lower than when winning at Ffos Las in April 2023 for Alastair Ralph but that's her sole win from 17 rules attempts and she's been absent since tailing off at Fakenham last April; makes stable debut. |
16/1 |
Non-runners
Nell's Bells, Sadie Hill
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £46.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £37.55 |
| Tricast | £308.82 |
| Trifecta | £534.50 |