November 19 / 13.30 Ascot

13.30

Good To Soft

Mariner Systems Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6753.04
  • 2m 7f 118y
  • Class 3
  • 6 runners
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Mariner Systems Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.40
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 34/12- D

Last run: 276 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Won similar event at Chepstow (2m7f, soft) on penultimate attempt over hurdles and, being a Listed bumper scorer, may still have more to offer; ran well on the Flat (back from layoff) last month; shortlisted.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(10)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:13 Nottingham

Coquelicot

10st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Anthony Honeyball

made virtually all, increased tempo over 4f out, pushed along 3f out, clear when ridden over 1f out, reduced lead but kept on inside final furlong, gamely

14/1

1st

4

(10)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:13 Nottingham

Coquelicot

10st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Anthony Honeyball

made virtually all, increased tempo over 4f out, pushed along 3f out, clear when ridden over 1f out, reduced lead but kept on inside final furlong, gamely

14/1

10th

4

22nd Mar 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 3

16:08 Newbury

Coquelicot

11st 13lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Made all in Listed mares' hurdle at Kempton (3m, good to soft) in November and was runner-up (beaten 12l) in another at Haydock the last time, which was a good run back at 2m3f (heavy); should give her running but others might be better in.

10/1

OUR TIP

9/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 317-32 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
The third of her three wins last season came in a mares' handicap; has performed well against male rivals in both outings this term, clear second at Aintree (3m, good to soft) latest; holds solid claims and warrants plenty of respect.
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8th

5

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 4

16:37 Newbury

Glimpse Of Gala

11st 12lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Charlie Longsdon

Last won in January 2023 and mostly disappointing in the meantime; attracted support last time at Chepstow where the tongue-tie was removed but not a lot happened.

14/1

3

9th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 3

14:20 Chepstow

Glimpse Of Gala

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Charlie Longsdon

Used to go well over staying trips in the mud but last won in January 2023 and has shown only bits of form since; big shout with even a partial revival and the recent tongue-tie is removed.

12/1

3

9th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 3

14:20 Chepstow

Glimpse Of Gala

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Charlie Longsdon

Used to go well over staying trips in the mud but last won in January 2023 and has shown only bits of form since; big shout with even a partial revival and the recent tongue-tie is removed.

12/1

Form: 5/2-12

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Straightforward task in maiden hurdle at Hexham (2m4f, good) on debut for new yard, then faced a harder assignment in Listed novice chase at Chepstow; has possibilities switched to handicap level now back hurdling.
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5th

4

28th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 3

13:57 Uttoxeter

Victorias Peak

11st 3lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

towards rear, pushed along from 4th, dropped to last 9th, soon behind

7/2

2nd

4

31st Dec 2022

Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

12:25 Warwick

Victorias Peak

11st 7lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

in touch with leaders, pushed along and lost position 4 out, ridden and ran on from 2 out, no match for winner

2/1

Form: 68P-61 D

Last run: 188 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
4-21 over hurdles for Philip Hobbs; sold for £9,000 since Stratford win in May; creditable third in this race last year but spoiled finishing effort by swerving badly left and almost pulling herself up late on.
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4th

7

24th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

17:05 Cartmel

Shantou Sunset

10st 5lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Returned from layoff with low-key run in February but was placed twice under Leah Noreci here last summer (3m1f/2m6f) and seems very versatile regarding ground; can't be ignored.

12/1

4th

7

24th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

17:05 Cartmel

Shantou Sunset

10st 5lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Returned from layoff with low-key run in February but was placed twice under Leah Noreci here last summer (3m1f/2m6f) and seems very versatile regarding ground; can't be ignored.

12/1

Form: 12831- D

Last run: 220 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with a comfortable success in novice hurdle at Kempton (2m5f, good), taking record to 3-7; stays 3m and acts on soft ground; open to further progress this term and enters calculations.
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3

15th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Terresita

11st 1lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Ready winner at this track (2m5f, good) four weeks ago, coming from last to first and taking chase record to 4-9; likely to be as effective back up to 3m; progressive mare who is one for the shortlist.

7/1

1st

4

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 8y

Class 2

14:15 Ascot

Terresita

10st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Lucy Wadham

Useful mare who has shown career-best form this term, winning Listed event at Carlisle (2m4f) then third in C&D handicap; could go well but likely needs to find some further improvement to defy current mark.

11/1

1st

4

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 8y

Class 2

14:15 Ascot

Terresita

10st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Lucy Wadham

Useful mare who has shown career-best form this term, winning Listed event at Carlisle (2m4f) then third in C&D handicap; could go well but likely needs to find some further improvement to defy current mark.

11/1

Form: 1/3F-P

Last run: 175 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
All wins in mares' handicaps, the most recent off 1lb higher at Wetherby (2m5f, soft) in February 2021; regressive form in three runs since but a revival is possible; close second in this race in 2020.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

Non-runners

Midnightreflection

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £9.40
Straight Forecast £8.94
Trifecta £30.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Glimpse Of Gala

RP Ratings:

Terresita

WEST COUNTRY:

Coquelicot

The Star:

Victorias Peak

Daily Mirror:

Terresita

TOPSPEED:

Glimpse Of Gala

POSTDATA:

Glimpse Of Gala

The Times:

Glimpse Of Gala

The Guardian:

Glimpse Of Gala

Daily Mail:

Glimpse Of Gala

D Express:

Glimpse Of Gala

The Sun:

Glimpse Of Gala

Daily Record:

Glimpse Of Gala

Telegraph:

Coquelicot