15.15
Good To SoftBritish EBF BetVictor “National Hunt” Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Limited Handicap) (Grade 2) (GBB)
- Prize money: £28616.5
- 2m 4f 118y
- Class 1
- 17 runners
Runners: 17 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
33/1 (Won)
- Win: £30.60
- Place: £5.70
Form: 122425
Last run: 94 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Has rather mixed record over fences this season but belied 40-1 odds when close third in valuable Windsor handicap (2m4f, soft) won by Bluey in January and last month's Cheltenham Festival defeat is easily excused; on good mark if on her mettle. |
9/1 |
|
7th 5 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Five-time hurdle winner who has shown some promise over fences this season but she was only fourth of six in a Listed mares' chase at Huntingdon last month and has bundles to find in today's company. |
100/1 |
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4th 2 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Five wins over hurdles; 0-4 since switched to fences but ran well off a handy mark in Windsor handicap (2m4f, soft) most recently; however, at the weights she has about a stone to find with the pick on ratings in this field. |
10/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.90
Form: 8-1153
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
16th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Needs to rebound from a disappointing run in January but returned from long absence with emphatic success at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft) on Boxing Day; remains lightly raced and is a big player if back on song for this first attempt at about 3m under rules. |
11/2 |
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7th 4 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 42y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Good second in sole start last term (chase debut) and comfortably beat the only other finisher at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft) on reappearance, taking overall record to 4-10; has generally progressive RPRs throughout her career and may well continue on the up; major contender. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 3 |
13th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 5f 110y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
prominent, disputing second 4 out, kept on run-in |
5/2 |
14/1
- Place: £4.40
Form: 13P122 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
10st 6lb |
Made all in Grade 2 mares' hurdle at Ascot (1m7f, soft) in January and ran well for a long way when ninth of 23 in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham (2m1f, soft) last month; she's 1lb lower than when a very close third in this last year (good to soft) and could again be involved. |
11/1 |
|
9th 24 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
10st 4lb |
Can make the running; inconsistent but returned to form with mares' Grade 2 win at Ascot (1m7f, soft) in January; runs off same mark as when close third to Cracking Rhapsody in Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr (2m, good to soft) last April; not ruled out each-way at likely big odds. |
50/1 |
7/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 1-5241 D
Last run: 51 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
24th Mar 2025 Good 3m 0f 150y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
raced in second, led 4th, not fluent 8th, increased tempo before 2 out, headed when hit last, stayed on |
7/4 |
|
7th 7 |
27th Dec 2024 Good 3m 0f 121y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
prominent, hit 8th, lost position 3 out, weakened approaching last |
7/2 |
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7th 7 |
27th Dec 2024 Good 3m 0f 121y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
prominent, hit 8th, lost position 3 out, weakened approaching last |
7/2 |
16/1
Form: 417-14 D
Last run: 94 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 3m 1f 185y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Hasn't been at her best of late (behind Smurfette latest) but she has the form to feature off this mark and won't mind getting back on drier ground; stays this far; possible. |
4/1 |
|
4th 3 |
2nd Mar 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Solid record off current mark comprises a success at Huntingdon in 2024 and second-place finishes in this race last year and at Ffos Las in October; not ruled out. |
13/2 |
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7th 2 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 136y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Gave good account when second on seasonal debut at Ffos Las (3m1f, soft) in October and remains on a workable mark but her latest run was disappointing and she'd arguably appeal more on better ground than is forecast. |
10/1 |
9/2
Form: 2211
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 |
2nd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 2 |
10st 3lb |
Won four-runner mares' chase at Hereford (2m5f, good) last month and is now 4-9 over fences; this race is much more competitive but she could have untapped potential over 3m. |
7/1 |
|
1st 1 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 194y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Hurdle winner on soft but two chase wins in 2025 were on good to soft, latterly at Cheltenham (about 2m4f) in December, and failures since have come on heavy and soft; needs to jump better than she did at Ludlow in February (over 17l behind Malaita) but she could revive back on good ground. |
11/4 |
20/1
Form: 22F3
Last run: 47 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
10th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Ridden by Beau Morgan all starts under rules; placed in two 2m3f novice hurdles (on soft) last season; handicap debut in March was in a tough race but she had just started backpedalling when making a mistake two out at Fontwell (2m3f; 7-4 favourite) on reappearance 18 days ago; headgear is now given a go and this is a weak race. |
4/1 |
|
2 |
10th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Ridden by Beau Morgan all starts under rules; placed in two 2m3f novice hurdles (on soft) last season; handicap debut in March was in a tough race but she had just started backpedalling when making a mistake two out at Fontwell (2m3f; 7-4 favourite) on reappearance 18 days ago; headgear is now given a go and this is a weak race. |
4/1 |
|
1 |
23rd Oct 2024 Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Placed in two 2m3f novice hurdles (both on soft) last season before very respectable seventh in Grade 2 on handicap debut at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) in March; makes seasonal reappearance from 5lb lower in a much easier race and looks the one to beat. |
7/4 |
33/1
Form: 7-4217
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
22nd Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 85y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Never got into it on stable debut over hurdles at Newcastle last month; however, that was her first outing since March 2024 and she may have needed it; this point, bumper and novice hurdle winner could go well on her first chase start if tapping back into her old ability. |
10/1 |
|
8th 10 |
23rd Mar 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Interesting on some of her bumper form as wasn't far behind Larchmont Lass in a Listed race at Sandown; the form of her Carlisle win (2m3f, soft; Drumlee Spud third) carries substance but now has to rebound from a poor run at Doncaster (well behind Baby Shally). |
33/1 |
|
7th 4 |
2nd Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Gamely beat Lunar Discovery at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) last month on third run for new stable; worse off with that rival but could well improve further over this longer distance, being a point winner who has some 3m winners in pedigree; shortlisted. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 20031
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Has won a novice but handicap form has been very forgettable; reservations despite her falling mark. |
14/1 |
|
7th 9 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Has won a novice but handicap form has been very forgettable; reservations despite her falling mark. |
14/1 |
|
1 |
28th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won a novice hurdle at Doncaster last March but has struggled to get competitive in handicaps since (five attempts); needs to raise her game. |
16/1 |
100/1
Form: 21-576
Last run: 51 days
W: 10st 6lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
17th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 2m 2f 111y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Triple winner over hurdles at up to 2m3f and goes well on a sound surface; 2lb lower than when last winning at Huntingdon 13 months ago; well below that level over fences/hurdles this season and down the field in 1m3f AW novice event in January when last seen; handy mark if revived. |
12/1 |
|
8th 8 (6) |
19th Jan 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Three-time winner over hurdles, but has lost her way over jumps; plenty to prove on belated Flat debut. |
33/1 |
8/1
Form: 365
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
19th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 1y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Disappointed in her next three starts after a promising hurdles debut but, having been off for 284 days, she got off the mark in a maiden here (2m, good to soft) last month despite racing too freely and not jumping fluently; still unexposed, but will need to settle better back up in trip. |
13/2 |
|
6 |
19th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 1y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Disappointed in her next three starts after a promising hurdles debut but, having been off for 284 days, she got off the mark in a maiden here (2m, good to soft) last month despite racing too freely and not jumping fluently; still unexposed, but will need to settle better back up in trip. |
13/2 |
|
1st 8 |
1st Jan 2025 Good 2m 0f 3y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
took keen hold, towards rear but in touch with leaders, headway before 4th, prominent with one circuit to go, not fluent 4 out |
11/4 |
7/1
Form: 4-113 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
15th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 7f 86y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
raced in last but in touch with leaders, headway 4 out, soon went fourth, weakened run-in |
10/1 |
|
4th 5 |
15th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 7f 86y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
raced in last but in touch with leaders, headway 4 out, soon went fourth, weakened run-in |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: /0/142
Last run: 57 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won a novice here (2m, soft) last July; has been below her best in two valuable handicaps at Newbury and Ayr this spring; this is back in calmer waters but she still needs to show more. |
7/1 |
|
9th 6 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
prominent behind clear leaders, not fluent 6th, weakened after 9th, tailed off |
16/1 |
|
9th 6 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Pulled up on handicap debut at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) last month but she's much better than that, having finished second to a subsequent Grade 2 winner at Sedgefield (2m4f, soft) in January; there's stamina in her pedigree and this lightly raced 8yo is not written off now up in trip. |
16/1 |
11/2
Form: -15451 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Record of 3-6 over rules fences features a Class 2 handicap win at Kelso (2m5f); faller in the Premier Chase there (2m7f) last time; may still have further progress in her; possibilities. |
5/2 |
|
4 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Record of 3-6 over rules fences features a Class 2 handicap win at Kelso (2m5f); faller in the Premier Chase there (2m7f) last time; may still have further progress in her; possibilities. |
5/2 |
|
4 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
raced in second, fell 12th |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 71543 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
19th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 1f 109y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
led, not fluent and led narrowly 5th |
8/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
19th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 1f 109y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
led, not fluent and led narrowly 5th |
8/1 |
|
5th 1 |
23rd Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 129y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Scored on hurdle debut at Wincanton (2m5f, heavy) last December and bettered that form when placed in Listed race at Doncaster (3m, soft) in March; pulled up in valuable handicap later that month and absent since but connections are evidently keen to switch this winning Irish pointer to chasing. |
3/1 |
16/1
Form: 62-322 BF
Last run: 92 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
23rd Mar 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Similar chance to Alfie's Princess on their domination of an Exeter race in November (2m2f, good to soft) and unlikely that she was seen to best effect on heavy when turned over at odds-on at Uttoxeter just before Christmas; rested since and might not be badly handicapped. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
22nd Dec 2023 Heavy 2m 6f 45y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Placed on both hurdling starts, more recently when clear second to useful mare at Exeter (2m2f, good to soft) last month; will be hard to beat here if suited by today's trip-and-ground combination. |
2/5 |
|
2nd 5 |
20th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 2f 111y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
midfield, disputing third after 6th, pressed leader 2 out, kept on until no extra inside final 110yds |
3/1 |
12/1
Form: 0-1322 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 133y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Safely held on last month's chasing debut at Ludlow (2m4f, good) but that came after a 489-day absence and she's well handicapped on old hurdling form; no surprise if she gets closer to the target today. |
10/1 |
|
4th 6 |
19th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Bumper (AW) and maiden hurdle winner for Alan King but she didn't progress; wore a tongue-tie when fair fifth on debut for this yard in November 2024 and she built on that in added cheekpieces when close second of four at Newcastle (also about 2m4f, good) a fortnight later; makes chase debut after 489 days away with the market likely to offer some clues. |
9/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 62y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
took keen hold, raced in third, good jump 3 out, challenging 2 out, led narrowly last, ridden run-in, no extra final 110yds, headed towards finish |
13/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £359.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £253.39 |
| Tricast | £5561.53 |
| Trifecta | £4909.10 |
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