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SoftQuinnbet Mares’ Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £2614.08
- 1m 7f 168y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: 1 D
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
22nd May 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Looked promising when winning a bumper on her debut in August 2023 but it took her an age to get going over hurdles, eventually winning a Uttoxeter maiden last September; hasn't gone on from that in three subsequent runs and returns following a break. |
14/1 |
|
1st 5 |
11th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
0-11 over hurdles but did little wrong before succumbing to an improver at Worcester (2m7f, good) in July and has now finished second three consecutive times; versatile regarding ground, and a leading contender on today's terms. |
5/4 |
Abandoned
Form: 0-
Last run: 183 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 2m 2f 40y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Course winner who was in good form until a below-par fifth of six in 2m Warwick handicap chase 16 days ago; cheekpieces go on now and she's the sort to bounce back. |
7/4 |
|
5th 5 |
8th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 54y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Won two 2m chases last season (soft/good) and this season's largely consistent record includes a good second over C&D; current mark is workable; likely to be in the shake-up. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 1 |
24th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 25y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Largely consistent efforts this term, most recently close second at Lingfield (2m) behind a rival who was completing a hat-trick; won this race in 2024 (on heavy ground) and has solid claims despite being on a much higher mark now. |
5/4 |
Abandoned
Form: 4-
Last run: 515 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
14th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 5f 163y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
raced in last throughout, tailed off |
14/1 |
|
5th 7 |
14th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 5f 163y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Posted the most encouraging of her three qualifying runs for Anthony Charlton when keeping-on fourth at Wincanton (1m7f, heavy) last month; not obviously well treated for this stable/handicap debut but could have untapped potential over the longer trip. |
14/1 |
|
4th 3 |
7th Mar 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Showed some ability in bumpers and was not beaten far on her first two hurdling attempts (2m/2m3f) but improvement is needed here. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
On the rise for previous yard in late 2023, winning back-to-back at Uttoxeter (maiden) and Fontwell (novice); mostly disappointing over fences (0-5), pulling up at Huntingdon in January when last seen; back to hurdles from fair mark on first start for Olly Murphy; consult the market. |
10/1 |
|
2 |
22nd Jan 2026 Soft 2m 7f 129y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
No further successes since beating Batwomen by a neck in a Fontwell mares' novice hurdle in December 2023 (2m3f, heavy); mixed signals over fences of late as to whether this step up to 3m is needed, and cheekpieces wrought no improvement from her on one previous application. |
5/2 |
|
5th 3 |
7th Mar 2025 Soft 2m 4f 25y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Dual hurdle winner on heavy ground; the writing was on the wall a long way from home when last of the four behind Mighty Moth on her chase debut at Lingfield; cheekpieces are now enlisted. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 5-
Last run: 197 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17 |
21st Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
towards rear, not fluent 1st, reminder after 5th, mistake 6th |
20/1 |
|
10 |
31st Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Beaten under 10l when sixth of 17 in Wincanton bumper (good to soft) last season but did not show a great deal on her two hurdling starts (both 2m5f); stable has much more obvious chance with Star Of Diamonds. |
66/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
24th Apr 2024 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Has placed form in the point, bumper and hurdles spheres; had wind surgery since last run and now goes in tongue-tie; open to progress on handicap debut. |
5/1 |
|
5 |
24th Apr 2024 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Has placed form in the point, bumper and hurdles spheres; had wind surgery since last run and now goes in tongue-tie; open to progress on handicap debut. |
5/1 |
|
5th 4 |
20th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 0f 125y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Third in two Irish points last year; third in one of her two bumpers and last time on her second run over hurdles (2m, good to soft); improvement needed. |
11/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 5
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
18th Sep 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Bought for 11,500euros last year; sister to winning chaser Annie Nails and half-sister to two other winners; trainer 0-19 in bumpers in last five years, which tempers any confidence. |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
25th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Three-time chase winner (2m4f-3m1f) on good ground for Dan Skelton in spring 2025; has since lost her way but the signs were more encouraging here last time (2m7f), for all that she was no match for the winner; might be the answer. |
6/4 |
|
2nd 3 |
7th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Three-time chase winner (2m4f-3m1f) on good ground for Dan Skelton in spring 2025; generally very disappointing for current stable since the autumn, including when back on a sound surface for last two starts, but has become too well handicapped to rule out. |
5/1 |
|
5th 8 |
18th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Won three small-field chases at up to 3m1f for Dan Skelton; bought for £10,000 in July and hasn't recaptured her best form for new yard. |
12/1 |
Verdict
This is not an easy bumper to unravel. Betty’s Tiara might well be up to defying a penalty for her Stratford win but a chance is taken on EASY TO FOLLOW, who coped well with testing conditions when competitive in all her Irish points. Lady Jago is also of interest for obvious reasons.[Alistair Jones]
Selections
The Times:
Lady JagoWEST COUNTRY:
Betty's TiaraPOSTDATA:
Giver The HollieSPOTLIGHT:
Easy To Follow