November 27 / 15.50 Ludlow

15.50

Good To Soft

Join RacingTV Now Mares’ Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £2450.7
  • 1m 7f 169y
  • Class 5
  • 16 runners
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Join RacingTV Now Mares’ Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB Race)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Irish filly whose dam and granddam were bumper winners; duly showed promise in Galway contest (2m, heavy; started favourite) last month, finishing third of 16; respected with progress on the cards.
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5th

18

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Metkayina

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Noel Williams

held up in rear

50/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 5 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Just out of the frame when favourite for Lingfield AW contest two weeks ago (finished fifth of 14) but displayed some ability all the same and is evidently thought capable of better.
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4th

2

14th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

15:34 Fakenham

Solid Silver

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

midfield

20/1

1

20th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

16:45 Huntingdon

Solid Silver

11st 12lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Ran for Sir Mark Prescott in three bumpers and eight Flat races, all without winning; Uttoxeter third (2m) over hurdles latest can't be that convincing given that she was beaten 25l, but it was the best of her three runs for this yard and this is her handicap hurdle debut over a new trip.

8/1

3rd

11

25th Jan 2025

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:57 Uttoxeter

Solid Silver

11st 1lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Showed ability in bumpers and on the Flat without winning for Sir Mark Prescott; 9-1 and 33-1 for her two runs over hurdles for current yard and was a distance behind the winner both times.

33/1

7/2

  • Place: £3.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
125,000euros 3yo; half-sister to French 14.5f AQPS Flat and 2m1f-2m3f hurdle/chase (including Listed) winner Gamin D'Oudairies; dam multiple French AQPS Flat (11.5f/1m4f) winner; top yard; respected newcomer.
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3

3rd Jun 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

16:00 Newton Abbot

Jena DOudairies

11st 8lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Won in first-time blinkers (retained since) at Taunton (3m, good) in April and had 9l to spare when following up at Stratford (3m2f, good to firm); also effective on soft/good to soft; climbing the weights but leading claims nevertheless.

6/5

1st

4

17th May 2026

Good To Firm

3m 2f 83y

Class 4

15:35 Stratford

Jena DOudairies

11st 5lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Led close home to score in first-time blinkers at Taunton (3m, good) last month and is now 2-11 over hurdles; not always one to rely upon heavily but remains well handicapped on older form and unexposed as a stayer.

10/11

1st

2

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

17:30 Taunton

Jena DOudairies

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Down the weights but lack of impact in six handicaps (two over this sort of trip) prevents any confidence in her taking advantage; has worn tongue-tie and cheekpieces in recent starts, which are now replaced with blinkers.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the third attempt in Irish points, beating a subsequent hurdle/chase winner; sold for £50,000 since; siblings include a bumper scorer; interesting rules debutante.
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6th

1

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 1

17:05 Market Rasen

Jasmine Bliss

12st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Opened chasing account at second attempt, with Listed success at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) in February, and was creditable second in Grade 2 Pendil at Kempton (2m4f, good to soft) later that month; still has potential over fences; respected on handicap return.

3/1

2nd

4

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 1

14:25 Kempton

Jasmine Bliss

11st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Added to point, bumper and hurdles wins when battling on gamely in mares' Listed chase at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) 16 days ago; that was a career best and she may not have reached her ceiling just yet; faces a sterner assignment against male rivals but impossible to discount.

6/1

1st

3

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 1

14:00 Huntingdon

Jasmine Bliss

11st 2lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Point/bumper/hurdles winner who is looking for the full set; ran well in novice handicap at Kempton (2m4f) on Boxing Day when making chase/seasonal debut; upped in class but is an interesting contender, being open to further improvement.

11/2

Form: 0-

Last run: 276 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten long way at Warwick in February for Alastair Ralph; has bumper winners in her pedigree but needs major improvement.
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4th

3

8th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

19:35 Stratford

Twyfords Diamond

11st 6lb

J: David Noonan

T: Max Young

Placed over hurdles for Ben Pauling last year but ultimately became disappointing for him; changed hands after 40l defeat in first-time blinkers in March; goes without headgear on this stable/chase debut.

16/1

4th

3

8th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

19:35 Stratford

Twyfords Diamond

11st 6lb

J: David Noonan

T: Max Young

Placed over hurdles for Ben Pauling last year but ultimately became disappointing for him; changed hands after 40l defeat in first-time blinkers in March; goes without headgear on this stable/chase debut.

16/1

6th

5

26th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:07 Hereford

Twyfords Diamond

11st 4lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Better efforts have been on soft ground and if the rain stays away this will be only her second start on a sound surface; each-way player based on her best form but needs to be much better than her last two starts; tongue-tie removed and blinkers now go on.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
18,000euros foal, 42,000euros 3yo; dam bumper/2m2f hurdle winner, half-sister to two useful winners, including Boychuk (bumper/hurdle/chase); market instructive with yard also running Blue The Money.
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4

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:30 Cartmel

Jakana

11st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Leonard Kerr

Back on track to a certain extent when fourth switched to fences at Perth latest (3m, good), shaping as if further still is required; longer trip all to the good and is now 20lb lower than this time last year.

16/1

4th

10

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

17:15 Perth

Jakana

10st 6lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Leonard Kerr

Won twice over hurdles for Fergal O'Brien last season; has fared less well for new yard and, having been pulled up wearing headgear on last three starts, has plenty to prove on her chase debut (no headgear this time).

66/1

10

19th Feb 2026

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:43 Sedgefield

Jakana

11st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Leonard Kerr

Won twice for Fergal O'Brien last season, the second a mares' novice over this C&D (soft); hasn't been in such good form since joining this yard; blinkers now tried.

50/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 33-

Last run: 298 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising third in a couple of races at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) last winter and the form has substance; had wind surgery since and looks open to progress this term; possibilities.
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7th

7

(2)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:23 Bath

Armathia

8st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Keiran Burke

Initial bumper promise for Harry Fry in late 2022, early 2023; soundly beaten in three starts in maiden/novice company (7f-1m4f; massive prices); tries handicapping over a more suitable trip at a realistic level, but only of interest if the market speaks favourably.

12/1

1

(6)

31st May 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

18:25 Southwell (AW)

Armathia

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Keiran Burke

Showed promise in her first two bumpers for Harrry Fry, but lightly raced under both codes since and has gone the wrong way; stable also runs Victoria Concordia.

100/1

Form: 3

Last run: 202 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to her yard's very useful chaser Le Milos; duly showed promise in C&D contest (good to soft) in May, staying-on third of ten; holds solid claims kept to this scenario.
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2nd

4

24th Sep 2024

Good

3m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Warwick

Chatty Chich

11st 9lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Won handicaps at Huntingdon (3m1f, good) and Fakenham (2m7f, good) before getting found out by the drop back to 2m4f at Worcester (still ran well); softening ground would be a cause for concern.

11/4

3rd

3

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Worcester

Chatty Chich

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

midfield, headway 4 out, outpaced 3 out

11/4

1

2nd Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

14:35 Fakenham

Chatty Chich

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Has improved since stepping up in trip and going handicapping, getting off the mark in a mares' race at Huntingdon last time (3m1f, good) having finished runner-up in a C&D handicap (good; form worked out well) the time before; up 6lb; strong chance.

10/11

Form: 7

Last run: 196 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cut little ice at Southwell (good) in May, finishing about 10l seventh; had wind surgery since and now goes in tongue-tie; bred to do much better, being half-sister to five bumper winners.
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8

9th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

14:55 Huntingdon

Blue The Money

10st 11lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Had a wind op before pulled up in 2m3f Chepstow maiden on her hurdles debut 13 days ago; in good hands but significantly more is required.

50/1

8

9th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

14:55 Huntingdon

Blue The Money

10st 11lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

midfield, hampered 1st

50/1

2

26th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:39 Chepstow

Blue The Money

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Has weak claims on her bumper form; had wind surgery (her second already) since last run; she is nicely bred and may improve now hurdling over a new trip.

25/1

Form: 75-

Last run: 237 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Holds weak claims on her spring efforts and needs to have improved a good deal during her layoff.
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9

13th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

20:45 Market Rasen

JVentile

10st 5lb

J: James Davies

T: Oliver Signy

0-11 under rules and little sign of encouragement this year; hood is now removed and has plenty to prove.

40/1

7th

11

7th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

20:10 Fontwell

JVentile

10st 8lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Oliver Signy

always behind

33/1

7th

11

7th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

20:10 Fontwell

JVentile

10st 8lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Oliver Signy

always behind

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam second in a point and unplaced in bumpers, half-sister to winners Princess Roxy (bumper/2m5f chase) and Solar Sovereign (2m3f hurdle); in good hands; heed the market signals.
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5th

2

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

20:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Bing Belle

11st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Tailed off in sole bumper last spring but she shaped with promise when a staying-on fourth behind a 1-3 shot on hurdling debut at Fontwell (2m1f, good to soft) last month; should benefit from that run and she's open to improvement on this step up in trip.

5/1

4th

3

16th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

17:10 Fontwell

Bing Belle

11st 0lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Anthony Honeyball

25-1, tailed off in a bumper at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) in November; now has her tongue tied.

40/1

4th

3

16th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

17:10 Fontwell

Bing Belle

11st 0lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Anthony Honeyball

25-1, tailed off in a bumper at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) in November; now has her tongue tied.

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£8,500 yearling, £32,000 3yo; first foal; dam French chase winner, half-sister to 2m-3m1f hurdle/top-class chase winner Protektorat; trainer is 6-19 (LSP +£43.75) in bumpers; interesting newcomer.
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8th

4

16th Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Kempton

Arcadian Rose

11st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Toby Lawes

Hurdles debutante who needs to improve markedly on her bumper form, which comprises two duck eggs.

66/1

11th

1

25th Jan 2024

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

16:20 Huntingdon

Arcadian Rose

11st 4lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Toby Lawes

disputed lead, disputing second after 3f, outpaced and lost ground over 2f out

66/1

12th

1

27th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

15:50 Ludlow

Arcadian Rose

11st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Toby Lawes

£8,500 yearling, £32,000 3yo; first foal; dam French chase winner, half-sister to 2m-3m1f hurdle/top-class chase winner Protektorat; trainer is 6-19 (LSP +£43.75) in bumpers; interesting newcomer.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
First foal of her connections' Listed bumper and smart 2m3f-3m2f hurdle/chase winner Snow Leopardess, who began her career with a success; major contender if taking after her mother.
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4th

13

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

15:47 Uttoxeter

Red Panda

10st 13lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Came good over hurdles at seventh attempt, gamely making all at Worcester (2m7f, good) this month; still unexposed over this sort of trip; further progress is possible.

9/2

8

2nd Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Worcester

Red Panda

11st 2lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Remains a maiden under rules, latest when given an attacking ride in first-time cheekpieces (retained) but ending up a well-beaten third of seven finishers at Warwick (2m3f, good) four weeks ago; steps up in trip but stamina may be an issue.

10/1

3rd

5

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Warwick

Red Panda

11st 2lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Her dam is Snow Leopardess, who won the Becher Chase for these connections; this mare has been a long way from hitting those heights but ran well for a fair way at Fakenham (2m4f, good) four weeks ago when back from a break, and she could build on that effort; first-time cheekpieces replace a hood.

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam winning pointer out of winning pointer; stable has modest record in bumpers; best watched on debut.
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11

18th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:15 Stratford

Darquesse

10st 5lb

J: David Noonan

T: Claire Dyson

Well beaten a massive odds on all five hurdling starts (including a seller); out of the weights for this handicap debut and very difficult to enthuse over; hood removed after one use.

40/1

12th

10

14th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

17:05 Southwell

Darquesse

10st 11lb

J: David Noonan

T: Claire Dyson

Well beaten a massive odds on all four hurdling starts (including a C&D seller); now hooded.

100/1

12th

10

14th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

17:05 Southwell

Darquesse

10st 11lb

J: David Noonan

T: Claire Dyson

Well beaten a massive odds on all four hurdling starts (including a C&D seller); now hooded.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£34,000 3yo; closely related to 3m hurdle winner Unspeakable; unraced dam is out of half-sister to two useful jumpers; wears tongue-tie on debut; others preferred on breeding.
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15th

15

27th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

15:50 Ludlow

Syd Dee Yeats

11st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

£34,000 3yo; closely related to 3m hurdle winner Unspeakable; unraced dam is out of half-sister to two useful jumpers; wears tongue-tie on debut; others preferred on breeding.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 2m-3m1f hunter chase and prolific point winner, out of half-sister to two chase winners; looks one for further down the line.
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3rd

5

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

15:08 Newton Abbot

Miss Popalong

10st 10lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Low-mileage mare who advanced her form when second of seven in 3m Ffos Las handicap 43 days ago; she can make her presence felt despite taking a 3lb weights rise.

4/1

4

22nd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

16:40 Ffos Las

Miss Popalong

10st 9lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Back from a break of 151 days to finish an 11l third over Exeter's 2m7f (good to firm), where she looked threatening before flattening out late on; had another 60 days away since then but looks capable of winning something like this.

11/4

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Payout
Exacta £49.00
Straight Forecast £46.43
Trifecta £268.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Metkayina

WEST COUNTRY:

Jena D'Oudairies

POSTDATA:

Chatty Chich

LAMBOURN:

Jasmine Bliss

Daily Mail:

Red Panda

The Times:

Jena D'Oudairies

The Star:

Jena D'Oudairies

Daily Record:

Jena D'Oudairies

RP RATINGS:

Metkayina

D Express:

Metkayina

Daily Mirror:

Metkayina

The Sun:

Metkayina

The Guardian:

Chatty Chich

Telegraph:

Jasmine Bliss