November 16 / 13.05 Market Rasen

13.05

Good To Soft

Download The Rhino.Bet App EBF Mares’ “NH” Maiden Hurdle (EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Qual’) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 2m 4f 139y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Download The Rhino.Bet App EBF Mares’ “NH” Maiden Hurdle (EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Qual’) (GBB)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.30
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 2

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Runner-up on debut in Irish mares' maiden point (3m, yielding) in May 2022, after which she was sold for 80,000gns; then absent until Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) last month, where she kept on for second in a maiden hurdle; she's open to improvement over this longer trip and is a possible player.
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6th

9

10th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 3

15:15 Market Rasen

Southern Babylon

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ruth Jefferson

Won a 2m4f maiden for mares here in November and ran in a Listed race next time, in which she was well held (again the case at Sedgefield); absent since January but may well have more to offer in handicaps.

10/1

6th

9

10th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 3

15:15 Market Rasen

Southern Babylon

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ruth Jefferson

Won a 2m4f maiden for mares here in November and ran in a Listed race next time, in which she was well held (again the case at Sedgefield); absent since January but may well have more to offer in handicaps.

10/1

5th

3

26th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

13:00 Sedgefield

Southern Babylon

11st 9lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ruth Jefferson

Runner-up on hurdle debut here (2m1f, soft) in October then went one better at Market Rasen (2m4f, good to soft); well beaten in Listed race at Haydock last month (behind Getaway Theatre) but the heavy ground may have been too much and she could bounce back with a big performance today.

5/1

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4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 10-U BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Impressive on debut in Warwick bumper (2m, good) in February and it was a Grade 2 at Aintree in which she was well beaten next time; unseated at the first flight on her hurdle debut at Ludlow three weeks ago but her dam was a useful jumper and she retains potential for her good yard.
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6th

3

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:01 Taunton

Baby Sage

11st 10lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Bumper/hurdle winner; reportedly bled from the nose when pulled up on chase debut at Huntingdon (2m7f, good to soft) in November but was a well-held fifth on her return visit the following month; still early days in this sphere but she needs a transformation with cheekpieces added.

14/1

6th

3

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 3

16:15 Ludlow

Baby Sage

11st 12lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Five starts over hurdles, taking her form to another level when she won 11-race at Exeter (extended 2m5f, soft) two months ago in her second handicap; carried her head awkwardly before run-in and has gone up 6lb but she may well have more to give.

3/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 414-

Last run: 207 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Won Southwell bumper (2m, good to soft) in April on second start and kept on for fourth under a penalty at Plumpton (2m1f, soft) next time; every chance she'll stay this far and she could be a contender on her hurdle debut.
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3

25th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 12y

Class 5

17:05 Taunton

Stuti

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Hughie Morrison

Had some hiccups since bumper win, notably when pulled up in both handicaps this winter, over hurdles (2m4f, good) and on chase debut (3m, good to soft); this first 2m run over jumps needs to prompt a big turnaround.

5/1

Form: 203-6

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Displayed ability in bumpers and she shaped as though she may have needed the run on last month's hurdle debut at Chepstow (2m3f, soft); however, she was well beaten and a sizeable step forward is required.
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0

5

12th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 49y

Class 4

14:40 Fontwell

Bethka

11st 0lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Ability in bumpers and found plenty of improvement from her comeback run to finish a staying-on fourth at Market Rasen (2m4f, good to soft) when just over 4l behind Stuti; gives the impression that she's going to stay further than this; handles soft.

13/2

Form: 110-

Last run: 217 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Won bumpers at Newcastle (2m, AW) on her first two starts then tailed off at 80-1 in Grade 2 at Aintree (2m1f, good to soft); she has something to prove on turf but nevertheless brings potential to this hurdle and seasonal debut and she's entitled to respect.
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9

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:10 Ludlow

Ici La Reine

10st 9lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Mel Rowley

Two bumper wins early in 2023 kicked off her career but she's struggled over hurdles and pulled up on recent chase debut; fourth run for this yard and they now turn to headgear.

20/1

9

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:10 Ludlow

Ici La Reine

10st 9lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Mel Rowley

Two bumper wins early in 2023 kicked off her career but she's struggled over hurdles and pulled up on recent chase debut; fourth run for this yard and they now turn to headgear.

20/1

3

2nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

14:55 Exeter

Ici La Reine

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Two bumper wins for previous yard but she's generally struggled in six hurdle runs and was last of ten in a Southwell handicap (2m, good to soft) last month; dropped another 5lb but has plenty to prove back up in trip on chase debut.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Won on debut in Irish mares' maiden point (3m, yielding to soft) in April and changed hands for £30,000 later that month; one of two runners for the stable and the betting could be informative on her rules debut.
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4th

1

10th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

15:12 Uttoxeter

Dairylane Daisy

12st 0lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Noel Williams

Lightly raced 6yo who ended last season with good second on handicap debut at Ludlow (2m5f, good; first-time cheekpieces); encounters slower ground here but her Irish point win in 2023 was gained on yielding to soft, and she probably still has potential; respected.

6/1

4th

1

10th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

15:12 Uttoxeter

Dairylane Daisy

12st 0lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Noel Williams

Lightly raced 6yo who ended last season with good second on handicap debut at Ludlow (2m5f, good; first-time cheekpieces); encounters slower ground here but her Irish point win in 2023 was gained on yielding to soft, and she probably still has potential; respected.

6/1

2nd

1

24th Apr 2024

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:37 Ludlow

Dairylane Daisy

12st 0lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Noel Williams

Irish point winner whose hurdles form is not devoid of promise; open to progress now handicapping in first-time headgear; Joe Anderson takes off useful 5lb; one to consider.

13/2

Form: 524-

Last run: 220 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in March on second hurdle start and another good run when fourth at Fakenham (2m, soft) in April; her useful dam showed her best form over 2m4f-3m and she might not be far away now up in distance on her hurdle debut.
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3

4th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 65y

Class 4

18:30 Sedgefield

Scarlet OTara

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Won three times over hurdles last year (2m3f-2m7f) but it isn't happening over fences, pulled up all three starts this term; now comes back in trip with blinkers replacing cheekpieces; handicapped to be competitive but impossible to recommend without market support at present.

10/1

7

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 Worcester

Scarlet OTara

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Won three times over hurdles last year (2m3f-2m7f) but has badly lost her way since; pulled up in both chases this season (cheekpieces added last time); big leap of faith needed to support her.

20/1

Form: 52O

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
3m point winner who didn't have the requisite pace in bumpers; she was in front when running out before three out on hurdle debut at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft; 14-1) three weeks ago, which wasn't her fault (jockey error); not discounted for trainer who has won two of the last seven runnings.
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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: 63-9

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Fair third in Southwell bumper (2m, good to soft) in April on her second start but she was tailed off on last month's hurdle and stable debut at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) and needs to be an entirely different proposition here.
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4th

3

24th Apr 2024

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

17:15 Taunton

Jersey Gem

11st 10lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Not shown a lot in three hurdles (2m3f-2m5f) but she was third in a bumper on good to soft ground and there could be some improvement lurking now sent into handicaps in a tongue-tie; market informative.

6/1

4th

3

24th Apr 2024

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

17:15 Taunton

Jersey Gem

11st 10lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Not shown a lot in three hurdles (2m3f-2m5f) but she was third in a bumper on good to soft ground and there could be some improvement lurking now sent into handicaps in a tongue-tie; market informative.

6/1

0

5

12th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

13:45 Wincanton

Jersey Gem

11st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

held up in last but in touch with leaders, struggling 8th, weakened before 2 out, pulled up approaching last

14/1

Form: 85-

Last run: 202 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Fair fifth of 14 at 150-1 at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in April on her second bumper start, and her useful dam showed her best form over 2m6f; not ruled out now upped in trip on hurdle debut.
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8th

2

18th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 113y

Class 5

14:40 Leicester

Cotoneaster

11st 12lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Ryan Potter

took keen hold, led, hit 3rd, joined 3 out, headed before 2 out, soon weakened

14/1

8th

2

18th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 113y

Class 5

14:40 Leicester

Cotoneaster

11st 12lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Ryan Potter

took keen hold, led, hit 3rd, joined 3 out, headed before 2 out, soon weakened

14/1

10

29th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 5

14:00 Chepstow

Cotoneaster

11st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Ryan Potter

Belied 50-1 odds when second to dual subsequent winner on stable/handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in July and had excuse when pulled up last month (irregular heartbeat); can make presence felt if all is well here.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Went close in an Irish mares' maiden point (3m, good) in April 2022 on her second start and sold for £37,000 the following month; absent since but makes rules debut with yard in good form and she's not ruled out.
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8th

9

9th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

12:27 Chepstow

Easy On Me

10st 7lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Bought for £37,000 after going close in an Irish mares' maiden point (3m, good) in April 2022; weak 25-1 chance on her belated reappearance in a mares' maiden at Market Rasen and she didn't show a lot.

66/1

11th

5

16th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

13:05 Market Rasen

Easy On Me

11st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

midfield, hampered 1st

8/1

Form: 8-24

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Went close in a bumper at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) in May on her second start and again showed promise when fourth on hurdle debut there (2m5f, good to soft) three weeks ago; open to improvement and not discounted.
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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: 57-F6

Last run: 157 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Has an illustrious pedigree and is with a leading trainer, but she was soundly beaten in both bumpers and it was the same story at Southwell in June on her first completed hurdle start; a transformation is needed.
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Payout
Exacta £21.20
Straight Forecast £15.89
Trifecta £212.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Southern Babylon

RP RATINGS:

Baby Sage

LAMBOURN:

Ici La Reine

D Express:

Dairylane Daisy

POSTDATA:

Time In The Sun

WEST COUNTRY:

Faha Belle

The Times:

Baby Sage

Daily Mirror:

Baby Sage

Telegraph:

Ici La Reine

The Guardian:

Southern Babylon

Daily Mail:

Southern Babylon

The Sun:

Southern Babylon

The Star:

Southern Babylon

Daily Record:

Southern Babylon