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GoodSky Sports Racing Virgin 535 Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4629.1
- 1m 7f 182y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.20
Form: 5-33 BF
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 |
13th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Chasing the last twice and well held; pulled up in her only previous handicap over hurdles but should be on a competitive mark judged on novice form. |
7/1 |
|
2 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Low-mileage mare who beat Mary in a Southwell novice hurdle (2m, good) in the autumn; pulled up on handicap hurdle debut the following month (bled from the nose) but ran well for a long way on recent chasing debut and could still have significant potential over fences. |
7/2 |
|
2 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Low-mileage mare who beat Mary in a Southwell novice hurdle (2m, good) in the autumn; pulled up on handicap hurdle debut the following month (bled from the nose) but ran well for a long way on recent chasing debut and could still have significant potential over fences. |
7/2 |
4/1
- Place: £1.20
Form: 9P412F D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
23rd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Both wins over hurdles came when making all; yet to convince as a chaser, falling in two of her three starts in this sphere; a clear round would be a priority. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
7th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Returned to form with front-running win at Warwick (2m3f, good) in September and caught the eye at Stratford (2m, good) last month, after a break, making good headway from a long way off the pace before fading into fifth on the run-in; back up in trip here and it will be interesting to see whether she reverts to much more positive tactics. |
5/1 |
|
5th 6 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Returned to form with front-running win at Warwick (2m3f, good) in September but absent since tame finishing effort in November (breathing issue reported) and remains on fairly tough mark. |
12/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.20
Form: 315- D
Last run: 228 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
26th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Irish point (debut) and bumper winner; yet to improve on bumper form over hurdles (bled from the nose when pulled up at Wetherby on her penultimate start); ran well without really threatening the winner at Chepstow (2m3f, good; first time hood and tongue-tie) latest but that was promising and she still has potential; player. |
8/11 |
|
2nd 1 |
16th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Point/useful bumper winner; made mistakes when third of nine on her hurdle debut at Southwell in October, after which she underwent wind surgery (her second such operation); 11-4 second favourite for a 2m3f mares' maiden at Wetherby on Boxing Day but dropped right away and was subsequently found to have bled from the nose; has ability and this is weak so she has to be considered despite the obvious risks; hood now enlisted. |
3/1 |
10/1
Form: 33U2- BF
Last run: 197 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 |
25th Jul 2025 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Drew well clear of the others with Lahinch Wave when scoring at Worcester (2m4f, good to soft) last month and is now 3-9 over hurdles; latest 5lb rise does not look excessive; must be considered. |
4/1 |
|
5 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
One blip over 3m1f aside she's held her form fine since the winter's Southwell and Huntingdon successes, a refusal to settle just finding her out late at Fontwell latest (2m6f, good); no margin for error following a 2lb rise for not winning that, however. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 7 |
15th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Won her first two handicaps at about 2m4f and at least as good when a closing third at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) 22 days ago; thereabouts. |
11/4 |
20/1
Form: 06-3
Last run: 170 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 13 |
25th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
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 |
11st 2lb |
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 |
11st 2lb |
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 |
9/1
Form: 99-1 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 6 (11) |
11th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 13y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
0-7 over hurdles and hasn't threatened on her first three Flat starts; however, this bumper winner goes up in trip off a lowly opening Flat mark and Hollie Doyle has been booked; no surprise to see a good run. |
8/1 |
|
7th 2 (2) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Bumper winner in September 2024 but 0-7 over hurdles, followed by two low-level performances under Flat rules; best watched for now. |
100/1 |
|
1 (2) |
11th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Bumper winner last September but is 0-7 over hurdles; made some modest late gains when fifth of seven on Flat debut at Ripon (1m2f, good) 17 days ago; likely wants further. |
50/1 |
33/1
Form: 33765-
Last run: 197 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 |
27th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 53y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
prominent |
25/1 |
|
6th 9 |
27th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 53y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
prominent |
25/1 |
|
7th 10 |
23rd Oct 2024 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
towards rear, mistake 4th, outpaced 3 out, soon lost touch |
33/1 |
9/1
Form: 0-3513 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
10th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won a novice at Worcester (2m, good) last July on hurdles debut; better form in defeat next time but not seen since pulled up at Southwell later in October; makes handicap debut having changed hands and left Fergal O'Brien. |
5/1 |
|
6th 1 |
10th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won a novice at Worcester (2m, good) last July on hurdles debut; better form in defeat next time but not seen since pulled up at Southwell later in October; makes handicap debut having changed hands and left Fergal O'Brien. |
5/1 |
|
1 |
23rd Oct 2024 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, lost position 4th, lost touch after 3 out |
9/1 |
33/1
Form: 397
Last run: 122 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
23rd Oct 2024 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
held up in rear, looked reluctant and detached 1st, slow jump 3rd, tailed off when bad mistake and almost fell 3 out, pulled up before 2 out |
33/1 |
|
7th 11 |
23rd Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Ran green when encouraging third on debut over C&D (good) last month; failed to settle on slower ground when soundly beaten at Southwell (2m, good to soft) latest; not written off but something to prove after last time. |
12/1 |
|
9th 6 |
4th Jun 2024 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
From the family of quality staying chasers L'Ami and Kelami; even super-stiff Hexham didn't appear to provide a sufficient stamina test last month (good) and this flatter track might be too sharp, but clearly has talent. |
10/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £10.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £10.32 |
| Trifecta | £26.30 |