October 31 / 14.05 Chepstow

14.05

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 2m 7f 131y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £19.60
  • Place: £6.40

Form: 421/

Last run: 629 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced 7yo who built upon her promising hurdle debut when eased-down winner of Ludlow maiden (2m5f, good to soft) in February 2022; handicap debut after 629-day absence but will need to be taken very seriously if solid in the betting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

29th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 3

15:20 Plumpton

Lassue

11st 5lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Lightly raced 8yo who has form figures of 21133 over hurdles and was only beaten 3l when a rallying third in a good mares' handicap at Kempton (3m, good to soft) last month; only 1lb higher on this drop back in grade and she still has potential as a stayer; key player.

3/1

3rd

10

27th Dec 2023

Good

3m 0f 121y

Class 2

15:40 Kempton

Lassue

10st 7lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Lightly raced; took time to master Fortuna Ligna on return from absence at Chepstow in October (2m7f, good to soft) but ultimately won with a bit in hand; didn't seem as well suited by less of a test at the trip when a persistent close third to Midnightreflection at Ascot in November (good) but the likely good pace here will suit and she still has potential for better.

4/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 44241- C

Last run: 186 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won a bumper last autumn and was subsequently placed in a Listed bumper; relatively low-key start to her hurdling career last season but made the frame in valuable Grade 2 mares' handicap at Newbury (2m4f, soft) when blinkers were added in March and subsequently collected a course maiden (2m3f, good to soft); upped in trip for this return and can probably improve again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

27th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:20 Plumpton

Fortuna Ligna

11st 13lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Anthony Honeyball

Only the two wins to her name but she's consistent and finished a respectable 11l sixth of eight in a class 2 at Kempton from out of the weights over Christmas, ridden by Chad Bament who couldn't make use of his full claim; strong stayer who's worth considering, back in class.

9/2

Form: 4141P- CD

Last run: 193 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
2-4 since upped to staying trips and switched to handicaps, the latter win gained in small-field C&D event in March; had excuse when pulled up in quite valuable race at Ayr in April (suffered an overreach) and remains open to further progress.
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Verdict Starting price

0

7

22nd Jan 2024

Frozen

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:05 Warwick

Jasmiwa

11st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Has won two soft-ground handicaps at about 3m but found heavy too taxing when a disappointing favourite at Ffos Las last time; wasn't at her very best first time back either but there are further races in her off this mark.

8/1

14

27th Dec 2023

Good

3m 0f 121y

Class 2

15:40 Kempton

Jasmiwa

10st 1lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Form: 1-3P11

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with hurdle win at Newton Abbot (2m5f, soft) this month and added to her tally when back over fences at Ffos Las (2m5f, good to soft; awarded race after finishing second) a fortnight later; today's longer trip will also suit and she's evidently in very good nick; respected.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

24th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

14:50 Chepstow

Kym Eyre

11st 7lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Off the mark under rules in a 3m3f chase at Stratford in April (good to soft); returned from a three-month absence to win a 2m5f handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot in October and followed up over fences at Ffos Las two weeks later; not at her best over hurdles in hat-trick bid last month but no real surprise were she to bounce back.

5/1

4th

6

31st Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

14:05 Chepstow

Kym Eyre

10st 7lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

raced in third, slow jump 2nd, lost third after 4 out, weakened after 2 out

7/2

1st

3

15th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 5f 110y

Class 4

13:35 Ffos Las

Kym Eyre

11st 4lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Game winner of gruelling handicap chase at Stratford (3m3f, good to soft) in April and again looked suited by emphasis on stamina when keeping on well to reel in the long-time leader over hurdles at Newton Abbot (2m5f, soft) last month; probably needs a career best here.

11/2

Form: 21385- D

Last run: 187 days

W: 12st 1lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Held on well to score off 1lb lower at Doncaster (3m, good) in February and ended last season with very respectable fifth at Warwick (3m1f, good) in April; has fitness to prove after six-month absence but won't mind the slower ground here and will appreciate this ease in grade.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

27th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:20 Plumpton

Midnightreflection

12st 1lb

J: Mr Charlie Case

T: Ben Case

10yo whose form had been in steady decline since winning an Ascot handicap off 11lb higher in November 2023, although recent efforts have been slightly more encouraging, including most recently when tried in blinkers (retained); undoubtedly on a good mark but still needs to find a little more.

6/1

1st

1

27th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:20 Plumpton

Midnightreflection

12st 1lb

J: Mr Charlie Case

T: Ben Case

10yo whose form had been in steady decline since winning an Ascot handicap off 11lb higher in November 2023, although recent efforts have been slightly more encouraging, including most recently when tried in blinkers (retained); undoubtedly on a good mark but still needs to find a little more.

6/1

4th

1

17th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

14:00 Market Rasen

Midnightreflection

12st 1lb

J: Mr Charlie Case

T: Ben Case

towards rear, headway and in touch with leaders 8th

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8151-1

Last run: 183 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Does not always warm to the task but signed off with two wins in the spring (2m4f/2m5f) and is now 4-8 over hurdles; could have untapped potential at this new trip; player if in the right mood.
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4

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 3

15:20 Huntingdon

Blue Bikini

11st 6lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

midfield, in touch with leaders 4th, mistake and fell heavily 6th

9/2

4

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 3

15:20 Huntingdon

Blue Bikini

11st 6lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

midfield

9/2

2

6th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:05 Market Rasen

Blue Bikini

11st 13lb

J: Connor Brace

T: Fergal O’Brien

Has an in-and-out profile but it was her fourth win from her last six starts when scoring at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) in December; this is tougher but she's progressive and has to be respected.

11/4

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Payout
Exacta £65.60
Straight Forecast £50.23
Trifecta £174.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fortuna Ligna

Telegraph:

Blue Bikini

POSTDATA:

Kym Eyre

The Star:

Jasmiwa

Daily Record:

Kym Eyre

RP RATINGS:

Fortuna Ligna

TOPSPEED:

Fortuna Ligna

WEST COUNTRY:

Fortuna Ligna

The Times:

Fortuna Ligna

D Express:

Fortuna Ligna

Daily Mirror:

Fortuna Ligna

The Guardian:

Blue Bikini

Daily Mail:

Blue Bikini

The Sun:

Blue Bikini