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Music After Racing On Sunday Mares’ National Hunt Flat Race (Conditional & Amateurs’) (GBB) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3267.6
  • 1m 7f 169y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Music After Racing On Sunday Mares’ National Hunt Flat Race (Conditional & Amateurs’) (GBB) (Div I)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 8-

Last run: 123 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
18-1, hinted at promise when debut eighth of 15 over C&D in January; daughter of Jack Hobbs is the sort to do better in due course.
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1

(1)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Miss Applejack

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Longsdon

Pulled up over fences latest; good start to her Flat career when second in an admittedly weak novice (9.5f) in January and it was her best run when third on handicap debut (also Wolverhampton, 1m4f) having been ridden prominently; new trip could eke out a bit more.

6/1

1

(1)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Miss Applejack

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Longsdon

Pulled up over fences latest; good start to her Flat career when second in an admittedly weak novice (9.5f) in January and it was her best run when third on handicap debut (also Wolverhampton, 1m4f) having been ridden prominently; new trip could eke out a bit more.

6/1

4

18th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 5

16:25 Stratford

Miss Applejack

10st 6lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Placed on the Flat since winning over hurdles in first-time cheekpieces at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) in December and ran quite well when back over hurdles last month; has headgear refitted for this chasing debut but others have more pressing claims.

12/1

Form: 8-

Last run: 74 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
9-1 but very green when eighth of 12 in bumper at Warwick on her first run in February; this Getaway filly can take a step forward.
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3rd

4

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:45 Wincanton

Time In The Sun

11st 11lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Has failed to complete in her two previous handicaps but the latest was at Ascot (2m3f, good; 28-1) and she was second in a 2m5f novice here earlier this year; wouldn't be too dismissive.

14/1

3rd

4

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:45 Wincanton

Time In The Sun

11st 11lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Has failed to complete in her two previous handicaps but the latest was at Ascot (2m3f, good; 28-1) and she was second in a 2m5f novice here earlier this year; wouldn't be too dismissive.

14/1

6

2nd Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 58y

Class 4

12:55 Ascot

Time In The Sun

11st 4lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Henry Daly

always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam, bumper and 2m/2m4f hurdle winner, is a half-sister to useful winners Amore Alato (bumper/2m-3m hurdle/chase), Solomon Grey (2m-3m hurdle/chase) and Eva's Oskar (2m5f-3m2f hurdle/chase) out of 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner; in excellent hands so this Blue Bresil mare is firmly in the picture.
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9th

11

12th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 163y

Class 5

15:28 Hereford

Trudie Glen

11st 2lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Max Comley

Left Dan Skelton after two disappointing maiden runs and was pulled up (albeit on heavy ground) when 50-1 for stable/handicap debut in December (1m7f); upped in trip with headgear added here.

66/1

Form: 46-

Last run: 87 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Built on her C&D debut fourth on the back of a wind op when sixth of eight in Listed bumper at Newbury in February; this is easier so she needs considering after a break.
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5th

4

7th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

15:42 Fontwell

Brave Jen

11st 5lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: Cynthia Woods

Won twice for Tom Ellis (2m1f/2m) towards end of last year but suffered 28l defeats on both starts for new stable in February/March (2m/2m4f) and returns from six-month break with quite a bit to prove.

25/1

5th

4

10th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 114y

Class 4

17:00 Plumpton

Brave Jen

11st 9lb

J: Mr Jack Andrews

T: Cynthia Woods

Won maiden hurdle at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) and a handicap at Market Rasen (2m, soft) when with Tom Ellis; subsequently changed hands for £5,000; well below that form when last of eight at Huntingdon last month on stable debut (2m, good to soft); more needed.

25/1

8th

5

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:55 Huntingdon

Brave Jen

11st 9lb

J: Mr Jack Andrews

T: Cynthia Woods

raced in third

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
3,000euros foal, 2,800euros 3yo; closely related to 2m5f hurdle winner Folks Like Us; dam is unraced half-sister to 2m-2m2f hurdle/chase winner Luddsdenene out of half-sister to smart jumper up to 2m4f Alcapone and useful 2m jumper Beggars Cap; winning Irish pointer in February so this Soldier Of Fortune mare rates an interesting newcomer for good yard.
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8th

5

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Faha Belle

11st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

prominent

11/1

8th

5

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Faha Belle

11st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

prominent, not fluent 5th

11/1

Form: 384-

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has twice failed to build on a promising debut Huntingdon bumper third, coming in a well-held fourth in similar company at Chepstow 47 days ago; she needs to bounce back.
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3

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

14:00 Wincanton

Strong Belle

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

visibility reduced by fog

7/1

3

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

14:00 Wincanton

Strong Belle

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

visibility reduced by fog

7/1

5th

11

28th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

12:05 Newbury

Strong Belle

10st 6lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Promising novice hurdler last winter and she took a step back in the right direction when 7l second at Hereford (2m, good to soft) last month; however, she's back up in grade today and a bigger performance is required.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
4,000euros foal, 37,000euros 3yo; closely related to point/bumper winner Fancy Girl and a half-sister to 2m-3m hurdle winner Gotthenod; dam, 2m3f-2m6f hurdle/chase winner, is a half-sister to useful 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Louis' Vac Pouch; this Westerner mare is no forlorn hope, especially if the market vibes are positive.
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4

14th Feb 2025

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 4

14:08 Fakenham

Aunty Christine

10st 7lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Lucy Wadham

Soundly beaten on last month's handicap hurdle debut (2m3f) but there was significant promise in her earlier qualifying runs and she remains very unexposed; no surprise if she displays the necessary improvement on today's chasing debut.

6/1

9th

5

20th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Warwick

Aunty Christine

11st 11lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Failed to get home, having taken a good hold, in novice hurdles; may settle better and improve with hood applied on handicap debut.

9/1

9th

5

20th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Warwick

Aunty Christine

11st 11lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Failed to get home, having taken a good hold, in novice hurdles; may settle better and improve with hood applied on handicap debut.

9/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1, last of 11 in Southwell bumper on her debut 27 days ago; she needs to take a big step forward.
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0

10

20th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

14:25 Ludlow

Pepite De Amour

11st 0lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Paul Webber

Struggled when 300-1 for last month's hurdle debut at Plumpton; moves up from 2m and has hood fitted here.

100/1

12th

11

6th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

13:07 Plumpton

Pepite De Amour

11st 2lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: Paul Webber

Finished in rear and was beaten 22l at big prices in both her bumpers in the spring; half-sister to three hurdle winners but she needs major improvement on her switch to this sphere.

25/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
16-1 and tongue tied, raced green when debut seventh of ten in bumper at Southwell 27 days ago; daugher of Jack Hobbs who can build on it now.
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5th

11

21st May 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:05 Stratford

Persian Willow

10st 5lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Ali Stronge

Down the field this spring on her first two starts (both 2m, good to soft) and considerable improvement is needed if she's to threaten.

100/1

9th

11

9th May 2023

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

20:00 Ludlow

Persian Willow

10st 10lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Ali Stronge

16-1 and tongue tied, raced green when debut seventh of ten in bumper at Southwell 27 days ago; daugher of Jack Hobbs who can build on it now.

33/1

7th

10

12th Apr 2023

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:35 Southwell

Persian Willow

10st 6lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Ali Stronge

held up in rear, niggled along and ran green after 1f, headway 6f out, pushed along over 4f out, ridden and weakened over 3f out

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fountain Of Youth mare; dam, multiple 1m-1m4f winner (RPR 86), is a granddaughter of maiden sister to French 5.5f Group 3 2yo winner Doree and half-sister to French 1m4f Group 3 winner Glorify; others appeal more on this occasion.
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8

15th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

17:40 Uttoxeter

Apache Princess

10st 10lb

J: Philip Armson

T: John Stimpson

midfield, dropped to rear 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out

50/1

5th

9

31st Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

19:30 Stratford

Apache Princess

10st 6lb

J: Philip Armson

T: John Stimpson

Out of a multiple Flat winner; safely held on both starts, more recently when sixth of seven over C&D last month; not the obvious answer.

33/1

6th

6

4th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

20:40 Stratford

Apache Princess

10st 5lb

J: Mr Adam O’Shea

T: John Stimpson

Finished a long way behind at Ludlow (good to soft) when a 40-1 chance; had wind surgery since.

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Daughter of Black Sam Bellamy who is a half-sister to seven winners, notably Baradari (1m2f Flat, RPR 103; smart 2m-2m7f hurdle) and Barizan (7f Flat, RPR 87; useful 2m-2m1f jumps); dam, Listed-placed 1m2f winner (RPR 85), is a half-sister to high-class staying chaser Behrajan; considered debutante.
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15

25th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Warwick

Massima Bella

10st 13lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Martin Keighley

Well held in three bumpers; always in rear and pulled up after the third-last on hurdles debut at Market Rasen (2m4f, soft; 200-1); nothing to recommend.

200/1

15

25th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Warwick

Massima Bella

10st 13lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Martin Keighley

Well held in three bumpers; always in rear and pulled up after the third-last on hurdles debut at Market Rasen (2m4f, soft; 200-1); nothing to recommend.

200/1

5

20th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

15:00 Market Rasen

Massima Bella

11st 0lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Martin Keighley

held up in rear, struggling before 4 out, tailed off when pulled up after 3 out

50/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
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7th

7

21st Mar 2024

Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:35 Ludlow

Bettwyn

10st 12lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Triple-figure odds and tailed off/pulled up on her two starts.

200/1

1

7th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

16:50 Ludlow

Bettwyn

11st 5lb

J: Cillin Leonard

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

150-1, tailed-off last in bumper at Bangor (2m, good) last May.

100/1

9th

1

20th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

17:05 Bangor-on-Dee

Bettwyn

11st 2lb

J: Cillin Leonard

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Half-sister to a hurdle/chase winner; cost £800 as a yearling; trainer 0-13 in bumpers in last five years.

66/1

Non-runners

Bettwyn

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £81.22

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Brave Jen

SPOTLIGHT:

Faha Belle

The Times:

Aunty Christine

Telegraph:

Miss Applejack

The Star:

Aunty Christine

WEST COUNTRY:

Faha Belle

Daily Record:

Faha Belle

POSTDATA:

Brave Jen

The Guardian:

Brave Jen

Daily Mail:

Brave Jen

D Express:

Brave Jen

Daily Mirror:

Brave Jen

The Sun:

Brave Jen