November 25 / 14.40 Ascot

14.40

Good To Soft

Restorations UK Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7736.66
  • 2m 7f 118y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
SKY
View Course
Restorations UK Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 385-U2 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Good second in this race in 2020 on her only appearance at Ascot; got rid of her jockey at the start on last month's reappearance but her second over 2m5f at Ludlow nine days later was on a par with last season's 3m form; considered.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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

9/2

  • Place: £3.00

Form: /352-2

Last run: 35 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
No win since a Listed race in January 2021; ran well in a small-field Grade 2 over C&D in January 2022 (her only run at Ascot) and again showed her stamina when beaten a neck in a 3m3f handicap at Newton Abbot (heavy) five weeks ago; it looks as if soft or heavy ground would be preferable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

25th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 118y

Class 3

14:40 Ascot

Whitehotchillifili

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Harry Fry

raced in second, pressed leader from 7th, led before 2 out, faced challenge approaching last, kept on run-in, headed final stride

9/2

2nd

3

21st Oct 2023

Soft

3m 2f 105y

Class 2

15:35 Newton Abbot

Whitehotchillifili

10st 13lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Harry Fry

raced in fourth, dropped to last 3rd, outpaced after 3 out, rallying and went third home turn, not fluent when went second 2 out, kept on and challenging run-in, no extra final 110yds

9/2

2nd

4

23rd Jan 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Ffos Las

Whitehotchillifili

11st 11lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Harry Fry

Above-average mare who is a Listed winner; posted a solid handicap effort (one place behind the subsequent Lanzarote winner) at Sandown two starts ago; suited by soft/heavy; has the ability to go well.

8/1

Form: 421/1 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced 7yo; eased-down winner of a Ludlow maiden (2m5f) in February 2022; handicap debut came over very nearly 3m at Chepstow (again good to soft) last month after 629-day absence and she took that six-runner race by 2l from Fortuna Ligna, looking the winner from some way out under Jack Hogan; up 4lb but may well have more in the tank.
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

Form: 16/06- D

Last run: 228 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Won three hurdle races at about 3m in the 2021-22 season and also ran creditably in a C&D handicap; had a year off before two heavy defeats this spring, so needs to prove her wellbeing; well treated if back to her best.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12

17th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 56y

Class 2

14:10 Cheltenham

So Said I

10st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Joe Tizzard

Ran well on both previous visits to Cheltenham, latterly when second of 13 in December (2m4f, good to soft); below that form lately but will be fine over today's trip and Harry Cobden is an interesting booking.

10/1

12

17th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 56y

Class 2

14:10 Cheltenham

So Said I

10st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Joe Tizzard

Ran well on both previous visits to Cheltenham, latterly when second of 13 in December (2m4f, good to soft); below that form lately but will be fine over today's trip and Harry Cobden is an interesting booking.

10/1

3rd

2

31st Mar 2025

Good

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

14:45 Wincanton

So Said I

11st 8lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

prominent, jumped slightly right 8th, raced in second from 4th

7/2

Form: 4241-2

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Deserved April's maiden win and returned to Chepstow for a good front-running second to Lassue in handicap over nearly 3m (again on good to soft) late last month; blinkers (worn on last two starts last season) return; mark unchanged and she may well build on that latest run.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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

OUR TIP

Form: -601P5 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Well held on sole start here (2021); 4-18 over hurdles, with latest win at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) in August but she's been in the doldrums on her other four starts this season; risky.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

0

2

25th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 118y

Class 3

14:40 Ascot

Go Chique

11st 11lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

prominent, lost position 4th, dropped to last 6th, pulled up before 7th

16/1

5th

2

24th Oct 2023

Good

2m 7f 25y

Class 3

16:00 Exeter

Go Chique

11st 12lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Bounced back to form to beat AJP Kingdom at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) in August but the form looks dubious, given that several flights were omitted and the race developed into a sprint; quickly back in the doldrums on latest outing; others look much safer.

14/1

0

1

11th Sep 2023

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 2

16:25 Newton Abbot

Go Chique

12st 0lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

led, headed and prominent 5th, weakened quickly after 3 out, soon pulled up

6/1

Form: 1114-4 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Ridden last eight starts by Conor Rabbitt; won three handicaps in a row last season (October-March) and was back near her best form when fourth of six at Wetherby (3m) last month, rallying well after stumbling badly two out; probably on the premises.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

0

6

25th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 118y

Class 3

14:40 Ascot

Miss Milano

11st 3lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Nicky Richards

held up in rear, pulled up before 7th

9/2

4th

4

18th Oct 2023

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 4

16:40 Wetherby

Miss Milano

11st 10lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Nicky Richards

Fourth off this mark at Perth last time (3m2f, good to soft) having won her three previous races at up to 3m; perhaps high in the weights now but could feature.

6/1

1

16th Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 149y

Class 4

20:45 Aintree

Miss Milano

12st 0lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Nicky Richards

Fourth off this mark at Perth last time (3m2f, good to soft) having won her three previous races at up to 3m; not out of it.

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £44.40
Straight Forecast £44.62
Trifecta £157.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lassue

TOPSPEED:

Fortuna Ligna

The Guardian:

Miss Milano

D Express:

So Said I

POSTDATA:

Whitehotchillifili

RP RATINGS:

Lassue

The Times:

Lassue

Telegraph:

Lassue

Daily Mirror:

Lassue

The Sun:

Lassue

The Star:

Lassue

WEST COUNTRY:

Fortuna Ligna

Daily Mail:

Fortuna Ligna

Daily Record:

Fortuna Ligna