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20.15

Good

Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Mares’ Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £2614.08
  • 2m 1f 162y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Mares’ Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 37-

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seemed to find Newbury bumper a bit too hot in March but was placed at Lingfield (AW) on debut in December and that piece of form makes her of interest here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

1st Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Worcester

Mays Hill

11st 1lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

0-5 over hurdles but bumped into a big improver and had a next-time-out winner behind her when second over C&D (good) last month; competes off same mark today; likely contender.

5/2

2nd

8

13th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Worcester

Mays Hill

10st 10lb

J: Connor Brace

T: Fergal O’Brien

Bumper winner who is still unexposed over hurdles; lacked the pace to land a telling blow on recent handicap debut at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) but kept on well and was beaten under 5l in the end; that was her first run since last summer and it might have done her good.

7/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 1m AW (RPR 66)/2m2f-2m5f chase winner out of 1m1f/1m2f winning half-sister to 1m 2yo Group 3 winner Intimate Guest; stable does pretty well in bumpers; no surprise if she features on debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

18th Feb 2026

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell

Bluella Bresil

11st 13lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Jamie Snowden

Achieved little since her return last month (stable/handicap debut) from a lengthy absence, including when last of six finishers at Plumpton nine days ago; goes up in trip and while things can only get better, she's hard to suggest until showing something.

20/1

6th

1

9th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

16:45 Plumpton

Bluella Bresil

11st 13lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Jamie Snowden

Achieved nothing on return from lengthy absence last time (stable/handicap debut) but may fare better with that outing under her belt; showed some encouraging bumper/hurdles form in 2023-24.

14/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 496-

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nearly 4l behind Mays Hill on debut at Lingfield (AW) in December and safely held in good-quality events at Ascot and Cheltenham since; has her sights lowered today, though, and is not ruled out each-way.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

5th Oct 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Warwick

Whispering Gold

11st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Behind Flight Of Freedom when sixth in Cheltenham bumper in April then was placed in a lesser event at Fontwell (good) the following month; not the most obvious answer today but worth keeping an eye on with the future in mind.

20/1

3rd

7

10th May 2023

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

20:15 Fontwell

Whispering Gold

11st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Nearly 4l behind Mays Hill on debut at Lingfield (AW) in December and safely held in good-quality events at Ascot and Cheltenham since; has her sights lowered today, though, and is not ruled out each-way.

16/1

6th

15

20th Apr 2023

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 2

17:00 Cheltenham

Whispering Gold

11st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Stayed on for fourth on debut at Lingfield (AW) in December but then well held at Ascot when huge odds.

50/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a bumper winner; 16-1 for valuable Newbury race (soft ground) on debut in March, where she raced too freely and was beaten over 40l; in calmer waters here, though, and trainer has very good bumper record.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

30th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

19:20 Fontwell

Silent Auction

11st 3lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

took keen hold, pressed leaders early, prominent from 3rd, not fluent 7th, soon struggling and lost position, weakened after 8th, pulled up 2 out

14/1

9th

3

(7)

10th Aug 2024

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

17:45 Lingfield

Silent Auction

9st 11lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Toby Lawes

Placed in AW bumper in January but cut little ice in three subsequent maiden hurdles; had wind op in June and is fitted with cheekpieces for this Flat debut; watching brief advised.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
£3,000 4yo; fifth foal; dam point winner/placed 3m1f hunter chase; pedigree doesn't leap of the page but stable has excellent 25% bumper strike-rate in recent seasons.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

10th May 2023

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

20:15 Fontwell

Sassy Miss Margot

11st 2lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Milton Harris

£3,000 4yo; fifth foal; dam point winner/placed 3m1f hunter chase; pedigree doesn't leap of the page but stable has excellent 25% bumper strike-rate in recent seasons.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal from a prolific 2m-3m1f hurdle winner; stayed on for third in soft-ground point bumper last month and evidently has some ability, but almost certainly faces stronger opposition here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

0

8

5th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 137y

Class 4

14:15 Huntingdon

Lucky Punch

10st 13lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out

25/1

6th

9

10th May 2023

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

20:15 Fontwell

Lucky Punch

10st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

Fourth foal from a prolific 2m-3m1f hurdle winner; stayed on for third in soft-ground point bumper last month and evidently has some ability, but almost certainly faces stronger opposition here.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lost out only by a neck in good-ground Irish point on debut in February and was bought for £30,000 soon afterwards; new stable has very healthy bumper strike-rate (10%); likely contender.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

3

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:40 Stratford

Callin Baton Rouge

11st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Not quite at her best this year but she was placed at Huntingdon (2m, good to firm) on her penultimate run and is now 6lb lower than for her win at Uttoxeter last summer; could go well back in trip and she's not ruled out.

8/1

4th

4

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:05 Southwell

Callin Baton Rouge

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Not quite at her best this year but has dropped another 2lb since last month's respectable third at Huntingdon (2m, good to firm) and this move back up in trip won't be a problem; probably won't be far away.

9/2

3rd

2

19th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

19:00 Huntingdon

Callin Baton Rouge

11st 13lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Four-time hurdle winner who is usually ridden patiently; didn't really have race run to suit when keeping-on fourth at Stratford (2m, good) last month and is 2lb lower here; no surprise if she poses a threat.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6-

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to a Listed bumper winner; placed in two slow-ground Irish points in winter but raced too freely and made low-key rules debut when sixth of seven (albeit not beaten far) at Plumpton (soft) last month.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 3

16:20 Wetherby

Jalisco Star

10st 11lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Laura Horsfall

In-form staying mare whose wins in December/February flanked second-place finishes; made the frame at Newbury most recently; may no longer be a step ahead of the assessor but still holds reasonably solid claims.

6/1

4th

7

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 3

16:43 Newbury

Jalisco Star

11st 3lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Laura Horsfall

2-4 since returned to hurdling in the autumn, the latter win gained in four-runner mares' race at Chepstow (2m7f, soft) a fortnight ago; evidently in very good nick but has quite a bit more on her plate here.

7/1

1st

3

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 3

15:10 Chepstow

Jalisco Star

11st 7lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Laura Horsfall

Couldn't get much going over fences but form figures of 122 since returned to hurdling at Class 4 level; up a grade here off a career-high mark, but this assured stayer has plenty in her favour otherwise.

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; sister to a point winner, half-sister to point/3m2f chase winner Ballintara; dam of little account but closely related to two winning jumpers; probably best watched on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12

8th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

17:40 Fontwell

Westmill

10st 11lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Diana Grissell

led, soon clear, reduced lead before 3rd

20/1

12

8th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

17:40 Fontwell

Westmill

10st 11lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Diana Grissell

led, soon clear, reduced lead before 3rd

20/1

2nd

8

14th Apr 2024

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

14:40 Plumpton

Westmill

10st 11lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Diana Grissell

Tailed off in a bumper and suffered the same fate on her switch to hurdling here last month.

100/1

Form: 08-

Last run: 165 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well down the field on her two starts in November (both on good ground); can't be recommended.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

10th May 2023

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

20:15 Fontwell

Elecktra

10st 10lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Adam West

Well down the field on her two starts in November (both on good ground); can't be recommended.

50/1

8th

10

26th Nov 2022

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

15:32 Doncaster

Elecktra

10st 7lb

J: James Davies

T: Adam West

took keen hold

50/1

2

8th Nov 2022

Good

1m 5f 148y

Class 5

16:37 Huntingdon

Elecktra

11st 0lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Adam West

held up in rear, pushed along over 6f out

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.30
Straight Forecast £25.64
Trifecta £135.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mays Hill

The Guardian:

Callin Baton Rouge

Telegraph:

Bluella Bresil

The Times:

Lucky Punch

The Sun:

Whispering Gold

Daily Record:

Callin Baton Rouge

The Star:

Bluella Bresil

POSTDATA:

Mays Hill

WEST COUNTRY:

Mays Hill

Daily Mail:

Mays Hill

D Express:

Mays Hill

Daily Mirror:

Mays Hill