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Hadwins Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3812.2
  • 2m 1f 46y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Hadwins Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 2

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some fair form during four-race Flat career for David Loughnane and, despite racing too freely, ran big race when second on recent stable/hurdle debut at Hexham (2m, good to soft); likely contender here.
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8th

3

28th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

12:05 Newbury

Titanium Moon

11st 13lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Won four novice hurdles in a row in May-July 2023 but unable to reproduce that form on her two starts earlier this year, and she's returning from some more time off today; others have less to prove.

14/1

8th

3

28th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

12:05 Newbury

Titanium Moon

11st 13lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Won four novice hurdles in a row in May-July 2023 but unable to reproduce that form on her two starts earlier this year, and she's returning from some more time off today; others have less to prove.

14/1

7th

10

14th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

16:50 Cheltenham

Titanium Moon

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

took keen hold, towards rear, not fluent 2nd

66/1

7/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 12228- D

Last run: 252 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Won fast-ground Kelso bumper for Gordon Elliott a year ago and was runner-up on first two hurdling starts; not seen since a poor performance in September but has strong claims here if back on song for new stable.
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9th

2

26th Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 150y

Class 5

16:50 Taunton

Come On Du Berlais

11st 10lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Bumper winner who went 0-10 over hurdles (five times second) but she moved well for a long way when a 14l third at Ludlow (3m, soft) and the winner was well handicapped; should go well in the new cheekpieces.

4/1

3rd

1

29th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 5

15:05 Ludlow

Come On Du Berlais

12st 0lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Bumper winner who went 0-10 over hurdles (five times second) and now goes chasing on the back of two below-par performances; the fences are an unknown, as is this longer distance.

5/1

6th

2

15th Jan 2024

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:07 Hereford

Come On Du Berlais

11st 13lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Below form on slower-than-ideal ground in November on latest outing but made the frame on first five starts this season (one over C&D); current mark is workable; no surprise if she features.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £9.40

Form: 7

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Joined Warren Greatrex after going close on Irish point debut in February; raced too freely and made underwhelming start to rules career when seventh of ten in run-of-the-mill Fontwell bumper this month.
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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

4th

11

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:08 Stratford

Callin Baton Rouge

10st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Four-time hurdles winner on good ground (once over C&D); ended 2025 with good second at Doncaster (2m, good) and made a satisfactory reappearance last month; can pose a significant threat from off the pace.

7/1

5th

3

11th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

16:18 Huntingdon

Callin Baton Rouge

11st 12lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Reliable mare who comes here on the back of a good second of ten in 2m Doncaster handicap hurdle just after Christmas; she has also won off a break so can make her presence felt here.

3/1

Form: 2/261- D

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two of her three bumpers before winning modest Stratford maiden (2m, good to soft) on last month's hurdling debut; has a bit more to do under a penalty here but the quicker ground ought to suit.
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12th

9

7th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:12 Stratford

Forever A Dove

10st 11lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Won modest mares' maiden on hurdle debut here (2m, good to soft) in April 2023 but was safely held in both handicaps last summer and has fitness to prove after 13-month break.

20/1

5th

6

4th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

17:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Forever A Dove

11st 4lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Won modest mares' maiden on hurdle debut at Stratford (2m, good to soft) in April but was beaten about 30l when fourth of eight on handicap debut there (2m2f, good) last month and clearly needs to do better here.

12/1

Form: 10/6-

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seen only twice again since finishing well to win good-ground Chepstow bumper on debut in March 2022 and was just a respectable sixth at Hexham (soft) last month but is back on a sound surface for today's hurdling debut and could have a say.
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10

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

16:43 Cartmel

River Of Joy

10st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Made it 2-2 over fences when running on well to deny No But I Will over C&D (good) a month ago and a 2lb rise is nothing to sweat about; tough and respected.

9/4

8

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 4

16:00 Cartmel

River Of Joy

11st 1lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Mickey Bowen

Low-mileage 8yo who drew clear on run-in to make winning chase debut at Hexham (3m, good) in May and now has 4-9 strike-rate under all codes; open to improvement over fences if her jumping is more fluent here but the forecast slower ground may not be ideal.

4/1

Form: 5-

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner in 2021; failed to complete all three subsequent British points, though, and showed only minor promise on last month's stable/hurdle debut.
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4th

6

8th Oct 2023

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

17:30 Kelso

Diana Prince

10st 12lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Paul Midgley

in touch with leaders on inner

3/1

2nd

6

12th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Worcester

Diana Prince

10st 12lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Paul Midgley

First run after wind surgery when winning comfortably at Market Rasen (2m2f, good to soft) last month but perhaps anchored by the 9lb rise back there 24 days ago; possibly vulnerable once more.

5/1

5th

12

19th Aug 2023

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

20:00 Market Rasen

Diana Prince

10st 4lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Paul Midgley

Clearly better for a wind operation when taking her division of a C&D handicap (good to soft) in a time 3.5 seconds quicker than Spot On Soph did hers; won't mind drier ground, having won an Irish point on good.

11/4

Form: 0P-

Last run: 152 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Struggled in a bumper and a soft-ground novice hurdle for Warren Greatrex towards end of last year; changed hands for £1,000 in January; hood/tongue-tie fitted for today's stable debut.
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5th

10

8th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

12:45 Warwick

Hannahs Walk

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

travelled strongly, held up in rear

12/1

5th

8

4th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 5y

Class 5

15:05 Bangor-on-Dee

Hannahs Walk

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

took keen hold, held up in last, headway on outer 5 out

20/1

6th

10

6th Sep 2023

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:14 Hexham

Hannahs Walk

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Tailed off on her first four starts but much better when beaten less than ten lengths on recent Bangor handicap debut (2m3f+, 80-1, kept on steadily); could have a deal more to offer, even from 4lb out of the weights.

14/1

Form: 8600-

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far when sixth in Southwell bumper in April but two down-the-field finishes quickly followed, and she's probably best watched on today's hurdling debut.
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9th

13

17th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 100y

18:15 Kilbeggan

Araglen Star

10st 13lb

J: Diarmuid Moloney

T: S M O’Donoghue

prominent, no impression before 4 out

25/1

12th

17

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 120y

17:05 Cork

Araglen Star

10st 13lb

J: John Shinnick

T: S M O’Donoghue

midfield, slow jump 3rd

33/1

12th

17

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 120y

17:05 Cork

Araglen Star

10st 13lb

J: John Shinnick

T: S M O’Donoghue

midfield, slow jump 3rd

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5-5

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unexposed after only two starts but was reeled in pretty easily after making the running on last month's British debut at Warwick (2m, good); needs to take a good step forward here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

14th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

17:17 Hereford

Bleue Verte

10st 5lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Richard Hobson

0-6 over hurdles and holds weak claims on form; chance depends on whether she improves for the switch to fences.

8/1

7

14th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

17:17 Hereford

Bleue Verte

10st 5lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Richard Hobson

0-6 over hurdles and holds weak claims on form; chance depends on whether she improves for the switch to fences.

8/1

7th

7

1st Apr 2024

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

13:57 Fakenham

Bleue Verte

10st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Richard Hobson

Had few chances but she hasn't proved her stamina as yet and was pulled up on handicap debut at Catterick (1m7f, soft) after making the running; had wind surgery since; looks best watched.

14/1

Form: PP-

Last run: 208 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up when 250-1 for two maiden hurdles in the autumn; can't be recommended here.
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5

29th May 2023

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

14:20 Cartmel

Civil Justice Gone

11st 2lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Barry Murtagh

Pulled up when 250-1 for two maiden hurdles in the autumn; can't be recommended here.

100/1

10

2nd Nov 2022

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

15:07 Musselburgh

Civil Justice Gone

10st 11lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Barry Murtagh

Displayed very little on the Flat (four starts) and pulled up at 250-1 on last month's hurdle debut at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft).

200/1

7

5th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

13:40 Sedgefield

Civil Justice Gone

10st 10lb

J: Thomas Willmott

T: Barry Murtagh

raced wide, held up in rear, mistake when sprawled on landing and nearly lost jockey 4 out, soon pulled up

200/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 66 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a half-sister to smart chaser Junior but was tailed off when 80-1 for bumper debut at Musselburgh in March.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9

25th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

14:45 Hexham

Loose Moose

10st 11lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

towards rear, jumped badly left and hampered rival 1st

66/1

10th

11

17th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

13:50 Hexham

Loose Moose

10st 9lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

in rear, awkward jump and pushed along briefly 2nd

100/1

9

29th May 2023

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

14:20 Cartmel

Loose Moose

11st 2lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

Out of a half-sister to smart chaser Junior but was tailed off when 80-1 for bumper debut at Musselburgh in March.

100/1

Form: U

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
25-1 for recent debut at Kelso (2m5f), where she was tailed off when unseating rider at penultimate flight; drops in trip here.
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12

29th May 2023

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

14:20 Cartmel

Why Not Dream

11st 2lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Rose Dobbin

25-1 for recent debut at Kelso (2m5f), where she was tailed off when unseating rider at penultimate flight; drops in trip here.

66/1

9

10th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

14:50 Kelso

Why Not Dream

10st 8lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Rose Dobbin

in touch with leaders

10/1

Non-runners

Bleue Verte

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £5.70
Straight Forecast £5.85
Trifecta £92.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Titanium Moon

RP RATINGS:

Come On Du Berlais

Telegraph:

Forever A Dove

WEST COUNTRY:

Come On Du Berlais

D Express:

Come On Du Berlais

Daily Mirror:

Come On Du Berlais

POSTDATA:

Titanium Moon

The Times:

Titanium Moon

The Guardian:

Titanium Moon

Daily Mail:

Titanium Moon

The Star:

Titanium Moon

Daily Record:

Titanium Moon