December 28 / 14.15 Catterick

14.15

Good

Sky Bet Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 1m 7f 156y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Sky Bet Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 32

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Won a British maiden point (2m5f, good) in May; promise in two novice hurdles in the autumn, making the running and rallying when 4l second of eight at Musselburgh (2m4f, soft) four weeks ago; leading contender.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

11

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

15:05 Aintree

Lavida Adiva

11st 3lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Ruth Jefferson

Course winner who keeps on improving and was a fine second of 24 in the Pertemps Final (Handicap) at Cheltenham (3m, good) last month; receives 7lb mares' allowance but today's assignment requires a clear career best.

50/1

2nd

11

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Lavida Adiva

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ruth Jefferson

Never better than on her last three starts, winning a Listed mares' hurdle at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) on first occasion; minor honours in Grade 2 events since (hooded last time, not today); reliable and basically progressive but she needs to resume improvement in this hot handicap.

16/1

3rd

6

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 1

14:05 Haydock

Lavida Adiva

10st 13lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ruth Jefferson

7yo who has shown improved form this season and won a Listed mares' hurdle at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in December; similar form when held in fourth in mares' Grade 2 there (3m, soft) three weeks ago and it seems likely she'll prove vulnerable today; wears a first-time hood.

25/1

5/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 65/2

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had been off for the best part of two years before making a pleasing hurdling debut when second of ten at Huntingdon (2m, good; 28-1) in November; that form is working out well, with the easy winner following up in a strong contest at Cheltenham; open to improvement and may well go one better.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

14th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

17:35 Newton Abbot

Parkin Fine

11st 7lb

J: Mr Sean O’Connor

T: Dan Skelton

Got off the mark at the fourth attempt with a wide margin success in a mares' maiden hurdle at Southwell (2m, soft) latest; two market rivals failed to complete there but it was still a good effort and she will be a contender under her penalty.

7/2

1st

4

22nd May 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

19:10 Southwell

Parkin Fine

11st 2lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: Dan Skelton

Some staying-on promise in two bumpers and she wasn't beaten far when runner-up on hurdle debut at Huntingdon (2m, good) in November on return from an absence; soft ground may not have been any good to her in two starts since; revival is on the cards if there's not been too much rain.

13/2

1st

4

22nd May 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

19:10 Southwell

Parkin Fine

11st 2lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: Dan Skelton

Some staying-on promise in two bumpers and she wasn't beaten far when runner-up on hurdle debut at Huntingdon (2m, good) in November on return from an absence; soft ground may not have been any good to her in two starts since; revival is on the cards if there's not been too much rain.

13/2

16/1

  • Place: £7.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
1-28 on the Flat, and a bit below par when fifth of 12 at Newcastle (1m4f) three weeks ago; interesting to see how she takes to hurdling.
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4th

5

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Purple Gown

10st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Adam Nicol

Dual Flat winner but 0-9 over hurdles, although fair run last time when 2l third at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to firm; tongue-tie back on); 4lb lower than when fourth in this race last season; each-way chance.

7/1

4th

5

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Purple Gown

10st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Adam Nicol

Dual Flat winner but 0-9 over hurdles, although fair run last time when 2l third at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to firm; tongue-tie back on); 4lb lower than when fourth in this race last season; each-way chance.

7/1

10

8th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:15 Sedgefield

Purple Gown

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Adam Nicol

Fair maiden hurdler who was very slowly away when only seventh in 1m4f Flat handicap at Catterick in August; tongue tied here; possibilities.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 54

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for £45,000 after winning a 3m Irish point; has achieved just poor form in two 2m3f hurdle races; retains potential but today's drop in distance is uncertain to suit.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Brief Statement

10st 7lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Irish point winner in February 2023; showed no more than minor promise in three novice hurdles (2m-2m3f) towards end of that year and makes handicap debut after 663-day absence; considered only if lively in betting.

12/1

4th

2

28th Dec 2023

Good

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:15 Catterick

Brief Statement

11st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Bought for £45,000 after winning a 3m Irish point; has achieved just poor form in two 2m3f hurdle races; retains potential but today's drop in distance is uncertain to suit.

10/1

Form: 5O-

Last run: 365 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
23-race maiden, most of those runs on the Flat (below par over 1m4f at Newcastle in October); didn't achieve much on sole completed hurdles start (ran out in this race 12 months ago); others appeal more.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

11

(11)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Milltown Lily

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Micky Hammond

30-race maiden; flattered by her third-place finish at Hamilton (1m3f) in August; work to with Violeta, Carlton and Wheres The Crumpet on recent C&D evidence.

33/1

6th

7

(5)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Milltown Lily

9st 6lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Micky Hammond

Possibilities on some of last year's form including over 1m4f here, but not shown much this term and is now 0-29 under rules.

14/1

Form: F8

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-2 in points, 0-7 on the Flat and well beaten on sole completed start over hurdles; difficult to recommend.
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Verdict Starting price

0

1

28th Dec 2023

Good

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:15 Catterick

Alanine

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: John Davies

0-2 in points, 0-7 on the Flat and well beaten on sole completed start over hurdles; difficult to recommend.

100/1

8th

10

17th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

11:50 Carlisle

Alanine

10st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: John Davies

0-2 in points and 0-7 on Flat; early faller at Sedgefield on the switch to hurdles; holds weak claims on form.

66/1

0

8

28th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

12:15 Sedgefield

Alanine

10st 7lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: John Davies

Beaten in two points before embarking on a fairly forgettable Flat career (1m2f-2m); opposable.

66/1

Form: 36-P6P

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Placed at 250-1 at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) in April but hasn't repeated the form and was beaten a long way out at Newcastle five weeks ago.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

26th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:35 Kelso

Izzy Bell

10st 5lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Maurice Barnes

Placed over hurdles at 250-1 at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) 13 months ago but has not shown much since; upped in trip for today's chasing debut; big leap of faith required to support her.

33/1

6

26th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:35 Kelso

Izzy Bell

10st 5lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Maurice Barnes

Placed over hurdles at 250-1 at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) 13 months ago but has not shown much since; upped in trip for today's chasing debut; big leap of faith required to support her.

33/1

14th

10

10th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

18:20 Sedgefield

Izzy Bell

10st 5lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Maurice Barnes

Placed at 250-1 at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) 13 months ago but has not shown a great deal since and is now 0-8 over hurdles; makes handicap debut after 134-day break.

50/1

Form: 8-130 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to the same stable's useful jumper Glimpse Of Gala; won a Ludlow bumper (good to soft) in May before finding a Listed race at Cheltenham in November too hot; should have a future over hurdles and is more appealing than many.
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Verdict Starting price

1

(1)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Miss Applejack

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Longsdon

Pulled up over fences latest; good start to her Flat career when second in an admittedly weak novice (9.5f) in January and it was her best run when third on handicap debut (also Wolverhampton, 1m4f) having been ridden prominently; new trip could eke out a bit more.

6/1

1

(1)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Miss Applejack

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Longsdon

Pulled up over fences latest; good start to her Flat career when second in an admittedly weak novice (9.5f) in January and it was her best run when third on handicap debut (also Wolverhampton, 1m4f) having been ridden prominently; new trip could eke out a bit more.

6/1

4

18th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 5

16:25 Stratford

Miss Applejack

10st 6lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Placed on the Flat since winning over hurdles in first-time cheekpieces at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) in December and ran quite well when back over hurdles last month; has headgear refitted for this chasing debut but others have more pressing claims.

12/1

Form: 327-2

Last run: 72 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in two bumpers; some encouragement when over 9l second of six in maiden hurdle at Hereford (2m, good to firm) in October; that wasn't much of a race but she may improve; probably the McCain first string.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

18th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:50 Stratford

Sister Julienne

10st 13lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Placed in bumpers and on hurdling debut last year but her form has slumped badly since; well beaten over C&D (good) on recent handicap debut; needs a major boost from the addition of blinkers.

14/1

7th

7

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

20:00 Stratford

Sister Julienne

11st 3lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Placed in bumpers (good and good to soft) and also on hurdles debut (good to firm) at Hereford last October; well below that level twice since but has handy mark for handicap debut; no surprise if she takes a hand.

12/1

Form: 84-62P

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has blown hot and cold in her short career to date; second in a small field on hurdling debut at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) but then folded tamely after racing freely at Ludlow; needs to get back on track.
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3

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

14:00 Wincanton

Strong Belle

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

visibility reduced by fog

7/1

3

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

14:00 Wincanton

Strong Belle

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

visibility reduced by fog

7/1

5th

11

28th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

12:05 Newbury

Strong Belle

10st 6lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Promising novice hurdler last winter and she took a step back in the right direction when 7l second at Hereford (2m, good to soft) last month; however, she's back up in grade today and a bigger performance is required.

14/1

Non-runners

Lady Hobbs, Presently, Rialannah, She Won't Mind

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £4.40
Straight Forecast £3.87
Trifecta £51.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Lavida Adiva

Telegraph:

Brief Statement

SPOTLIGHT:

Parkin Fine

WEST COUNTRY:

Strong Belle

POSTDATA:

Lavida Adiva

The Times:

Lavida Adiva

Daily Mail:

Lavida Adiva

The Sun:

Lavida Adiva

The Star:

Lavida Adiva

D Express:

Brief Statement

Daily Mirror:

Brief Statement

The Guardian:

Parkin Fine

Daily Record:

Parkin Fine