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Play Coral “Racing-Super-Series” For Free Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Listed Race) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £14860
  • 2m 0f 69y
  • Class 1
  • 7 runners
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Play Coral “Racing-Super-Series” For Free Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Listed Race) (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 11- D

Last run: 259 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Looked promising when making winning bumper debut at Warwick in January and something out of the ordinary when strolling clear in a Listed race at Sandown two months later; both those runs were on soft ground, so today's quicker surface is an unknown, but she's closely related to the useful hurdler Hooper who handles good ground very well; fascinating runner on hurdling debut.
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3rd

6

19th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

15:30 Cheltenham

Luccia

11st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

First met defeat at the Cheltenham (Grade 2 Mares' Novice) and Aintree (Grade 1 novice) festivals, still making the frame but perhaps not living up to star potential shown in February; tired late on and seen off by the Mares' Novice winner once again when they reappeared at Wetherby (2m, soft) 15 days ago, but creditable on form and it's possible that she'll have come on since that run; has to be considered on this high-profile handicap debut.

9/1

2nd

2

4th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Wetherby

Luccia

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Unbeaten in bumpers and showed smart form in four runs in novice hurdles last season; came up just short at Cheltenham (fourth of 21 to You Wear It Well in Grade 2) and Aintree (close third of 12 in Grade 1) in the spring but those efforts still give her leading claims here; 2-3 on soft ground.

2/1

3rd

14

14th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 1

14:55 Aintree

Luccia

11st 0lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Looked a highly progressive and talented mare prior to defeat at the Cheltenham Festival where the soft ground appeared to tax her in the closing stages; retains potential and her trainer has won this race six times.

7/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 12 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Started her career with a point win and a demolition of modest rivals in a novice hurdle at Hexham (good to soft); found Carole's Pass too strong over C&D (good; 1-4 favourite) three weeks ago but she's still low mileage and may well have more to offer; not discounted by any means.
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2nd

6

4th Mar 2023

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 1

14:40 Doncaster

She’s A Saint

11st 0lb

J: Bridget Andrews

T: Dan Skelton

keen to post, raced freely, held up in rear, headway 3rd, went second 5th, shaken up when mistake 3 out, ridden and hung left when mistake 2 out, soon outpaced, not fluent last

Evs

2nd

2

16th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 173y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

She’s A Saint

11st 4lb

J: Bridget Andrews

T: Dan Skelton

3m point winner; very solid record in 2m novice hurdles, including two second-place finishes at Listed level (behind highly talented Luccia on first occasion); justified favouritism at Ffos Las (soft) last time, taking overall form figures to 112221; front-running mare who should go well on this first 2m4f assignment.

9/2

1st

2

31st Jan 2023

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:00 Ffos Las

She’s A Saint

11st 9lb

J: Bridget Andrews

T: Dan Skelton

Disappointing that she failed favourite backers at Taunton last month but that was a Listed event and she was 6l ahead of Poetic Music when runner-up at the same level the time before at Newbury; hard to knock.

6/5

Form: 1116-1 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won her first three bumpers (including on this course) before a fine sixth to Facile Vega at Cheltenham in March, and she made a smooth transition to hurdling when landing the odds at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) in November; that form doesn't look anything special but she's open to a good deal of improvement; high on the list.
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6th

2

26th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

16:40 Ludlow

Poetic Music

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Listed bumper winner who was 3-6 in novice hurdles last season; makes chase/handicap debut after six-month absence but is unexposed over this sort of trip and could have a good future over fences.

7/2

1st

2

27th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:30 Perth

Poetic Music

11st 12lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Outclassed in the 2m1f Grade 2 for mares at Cheltenham but was having a pleasing first season over hurdles before that and looks a major player at this lower level.

Evs

17th

15

16th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

16:50 Cheltenham

Poetic Music

11st 2lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Finished sixth in last season's Champion Bumper; the races she's won over hurdles were straightforward tasks (both at odds-on) and she couldn't give Luccia anything to think about at Newbury earlier in the season; a very unlikely winner of this; tries cheekpieces.

40/1

Form: 1-S311 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Well-bred filly with a progressive profile, notching her second hurdles win with a 3l defeat of odds-on She's A Saint over C&D (good) three weeks ago; she's penalised but may improve further and can't be ruled out.
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3rd

1

20th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 109y

Class 1

15:00 Exeter

Carole’s Pass

11st 2lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Amy Murphy

Two-time hurdle winner (2m2f/2m, very soft/good) who was a good third in a handicap hurdle at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) in May when last seen; open to further improvement but it's necessary, with this being a tough assignment on her chase debut.

14/1

3rd

1

9th May 2023

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 3

19:00 Ludlow

Carole’s Pass

12st 1lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Amy Murphy

Landed 2m Newton Abbot novice in November and she got right back on track in first-time cheekpieces when fifth of 15 in competitive 2m Ayr handicap 18 days ago; she merits serious consideration off the same mark with the headgear retained.

7/1

2

21st Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:15 Ayr

Carole’s Pass

11st 13lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Amy Murphy

took keen hold, prominent

16/1

Form: 3-2111 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Progressed with each outing in bumpers, scoring twice, and hit the ground running over hurdles with a winning debut at Worcester (2m, good; by 8l) last month; sharply up in grade here but should not be underestimated.
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1st

7

22nd May 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Ffos Las

Letterston Lady

11st 1lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter Bowen

in touch with leaders, prominent 4th, dropped to rear and shaken up after 4 out, pushed along and headway from 3 out, led last, ridden and edged left but ran on well run-in

7/2

4th

6

28th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 3

13:30 Perth

Letterston Lady

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter Bowen

Won on first start over hurdles last October but hasn't matched that in two subsequent outings, the latest at Market Rasen after a break; on a feasible mark for handicap debut and trainer always to be feared here.

3/1

4th

5

12th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 2f 140y

Class 4

13:33 Market Rasen

Letterston Lady

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter Bowen

Dual bumper winner last summer before scoring by 8l on hurdling debut at Worcester (2m, good) in October; struggled in a Listed event the following month and not seen again since but remains of interest.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1-14 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
3m point winner who made a successful start over hurdles at Market Rasen (2m, good) in September; however, she was beaten fair and square under a penalty at Wetherby next time and faces tougher opposition here.
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1st

1

30th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

13:35 Musselburgh

Autumn Return

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ruth Jefferson

Triple winner of mares' hurdles, the most recent being in a Perth handicap (2m4f, good to soft) in April; prominent racer; arrives on the back of a career best effort at Kelso (2m, good to soft) last month; still scope for more now back up in trip; major contender.

7/4

2nd

2

8th Oct 2023

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:00 Kelso

Autumn Return

11st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ruth Jefferson

Did well during first season over hurdles, with the latest of three wins gained in 2m4f handicap at Perth (good to soft) in April; has fitness to prove after 165-day break but could still have more to offer; effective on good and soft ground; should be fine back at 2m.

7/4

1st

2

26th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:05 Perth

Autumn Return

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ruth Jefferson

Point/bumper and two-time novice hurdle winner (2m/1m7f, good/soft); closely matched with Notnowlinda on their recent minor placings at Kelso and she now looks ready for this stiffer stamina test; should go well.

4/1

Form: 129-23 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hasn't quite gone on as expected after a promising beginning in bumpers; beaten favourite on her last two outings, including when third on her hurdling debut at Wincanton (1m7f, good; raced freely and lost a shoe) nine days ago; this higher grade demands improvement but that's certainly possible.
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6

26th Nov 2022

Good

2m 0f 69y

Class 1

12:15 Newbury

Rosy Redrum

11st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Milton Harris

Hasn't quite gone on as expected after a promising beginning in bumpers; beaten favourite on her last two outings, including when third on her hurdling debut at Wincanton (1m7f, good; raced freely and lost a shoe) nine days ago; this higher grade demands improvement but that's certainly possible.

14/1

3rd

9

17th Nov 2022

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

14:05 Wincanton

Rosy Redrum

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Milton Harris

Looked smart in her first two bumpers (second in a Listed event) but didn't match that level in final two starts; wind surgery ahead of hurdling debut and strong claims if she transfers most of her ability.

6/4

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Payout
Exacta £5.40
Straight Forecast £5.69
Trifecta £17.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Luccia

RP Ratings:

Carole's Pass

WEST COUNTRY:

Poetic Music

Daily Record:

She's A Saint

TOPSPEED:

Carole's Pass

POSTDATA:

Carole's Pass

The Guardian:

Carole's Pass

LAMBOURN:

Luccia

Telegraph:

Luccia

Daily Mirror:

Luccia

The Sun:

Luccia

The Star:

Luccia

The Times:

Poetic Music

Daily Mail:

Poetic Music

D Express:

Poetic Music