November 29 / 12.25 Southwell

12.25

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £8495.76
  • 2m 4f 88y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Join Vickers.Bet Free Bet Club Mares’ Novices’ Handicap Chase (Challenger Mares’ Chs Qual’) (GBB)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 1327-F

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Looked promising in juvenile hurdles last season and was nicely in command before last-fence fall on recent chasing debut at Taunton (2m2f, good); has to take a 6lb rise on the chin but still commands respect.
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5

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 2

14:45 Chepstow

Ile De Jersey

11st 7lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Looked a hard ride when runner-up on her return to fences at Cartmel (2m5f, good) but travelled better when winning comfortably on the step up to 3m1f at Warwick (good; 5lb lower); unexposed as a stayer.

4/1

4

23rd Sep 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 3

16:30 Warwick

Ile De Jersey

11st 1lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Useful hurdler/chaser when on song; returned to fences at Cartmel (2m5f, good) and did well to go down narrowly as she never moved with any purpose in that race; the ability is there to threaten again off her current mark; unraced over quite this far but it's worth a go.

7/2

2nd

4

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

16:43 Cartmel

Ile De Jersey

11st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Won narrowly over hurdles at Aintree (2m4f, good; 7lb lower) and followed up back chasing at Worcester when left clear two out; wouldn't have been helped by so many flights being omitted when third of eight on return to hurdling last time; in good form.

13/2

14/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 132-P3

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Made lacklustre chasing debut last month and capitulated rather tamely when last of three in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Warwick (2m4f, soft) a fortnight ago; comes here with questions to answer.
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5th

7

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 164y

Class 2

14:25 Plumpton

Walk In Clover

10st 12lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: Dan Skelton

Headstrong mare who settled okay in the first-time hood at Ascot last week (2m1f, good) but found nothing significant for pressure once the chips were down; has the form to feature but she's not one to rely on.

12/1

5th

7

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 164y

Class 2

14:25 Plumpton

Walk In Clover

10st 12lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: Dan Skelton

Headstrong mare who settled okay in the first-time hood at Ascot last week (2m1f, good) but found nothing significant for pressure once the chips were down; has the form to feature but she's not one to rely on.

12/1

4th

5

24th Mar 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Walk In Clover

10st 12lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

took keen hold, held up in rear, went third before 4 out

13/2

14/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 414-3P BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Unable to land a significant blow when third of four in Fakenham chase won by Fairfield Ferrata last month and was never really going at Lingfield a fortnight ago, having been hampered by a first-fence faller; that recent run is forgivable but others in this line-up have a lot less to prove.
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3rd

6

29th Jan 2026

Heavy

3m 1f 30y

Class 3

15:33 Wincanton

My Silver Lining

10st 13lb

J: James Best

T: Emma Lavelle

On a losing run but she was second in the Tommy Whittle at Haydock (3m1f, soft) and her bid for the Surrey National (3m5f, soft) ended early after a bad mistake; this is her sort of race and she's effective in the mud.

5/1

11

19th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 4f 178y

Class 3

13:50 Lingfield

My Silver Lining

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Emma Lavelle

Not as good as she was but ended last year with some good efforts, most recently when second in Tommy Whittle at Haydock (3m1f, soft), and this move back up in trip is sure to suit.

10/1

4th

9

26th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 3

13:30 Fontwell

My Silver Lining

10st 13lb

J: James Best

T: Emma Lavelle

Pulled up in three of her five runs last season but her third at Hereford (3m1f, good to soft) in December was a good effort and she finished fourth of 16 in the Midlands National at Uttoxeter last time; resumes off a dangerous mark and she's one to keep an eye on for in-form yard.

7/1

Form: 52P3-1 C

Last run: 189 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Lacked fluency and made just a respectable chasing debut when third of five at Fontwell (2m2f, good to soft) in March but drew clear to win by 19l when back over hurdles here (2m4f, good) in May and effectively only 4lb higher for this return to fences.
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1st

7

25th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 4

15:35 Wetherby

Lincoln Lyn

10st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Tom Gretton

took keen hold, midfield

5/2

2nd

6

19th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 44y

Class 5

12:40 Fakenham

Lincoln Lyn

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Tom Gretton

held up in rear, not fluent 1st, headway after 3 out, outpaced after 2 out, went second run-in, challenging final 110yds, just held

3/1

Form: 165P-3 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 12st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Became disappointing after comfortable novice hurdle win on last autumn's British debut but took pleasing step back in right direction when keeping-on third on recent seasonal/chase debut at Chepstow (2m, good) and will appreciate today's drop in grade; shortlisted.
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3

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:07 Ludlow

Trapista

11st 8lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Easily the most experienced over fences, and a 2m4f win here (good) off 17lb higher rounded off a spring 2024 hat-trick; no successes since, however, and it's a push to say this step up to 3m has long been needed.

4/1

3

7th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 4

16:12 Fontwell

Trapista

11st 4lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won three chases in a row (2m-2m4f, good-soft) in spring 2024 but generally disappointing since; beaten out of sight when 20-1 at Newton Abbot 17 days ago; revival needed.

10/1

7th

6

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

17:35 Newton Abbot

Trapista

11st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Completed chase hat-trick in spring 2024 but generally disappointing since; May's second of three at Ludlow (2m4f, good) was encouraging but she's been soundly beaten since and was weak in the market when an early casualty over C&D last month; easy to look elsewhere.

20/1

Form: 1/3P4-

Last run: 251 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner in France in 2020; pulled up on British/handicap debut in February but her fourth at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft; first-time hood) was more encouraging and she's another 4lb lower for today's seasonal/chase debut; hood left off this time; could have a say.
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10

30th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 8y

Class 4

13:50 Hereford

Piccadilly Lilly

11st 4lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Alan King

Lightly raced mare; won over hurdles in France; not exactly solid on her British form but this drop back to 2m looks a plus on second chase start; may improve.

10/1

6th

5

29th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

12:25 Southwell

Piccadilly Lilly

11st 8lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Hurdle winner in France in 2020; pulled up on British/handicap debut in February but her fourth at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft; first-time hood) was more encouraging and she's another 4lb lower for today's seasonal/chase debut; hood left off this time; could have a say.

10/1

Form: 221-31 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner last season and has taken well to chasing this term, latterly when beating three rivals to score at Fakenham (2m5f, good) last month; 5lb higher in a deeper race but open to further progress.
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3rd

3

16th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 1

14:50 Market Rasen

Fairfield Ferrata

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Two wins in last season's novice chase campaign (2m5f, good/good to soft) and again ran well when 4l second to Found On in handicap here (2m5f, good) in September; has a progressive profile and 3m could suit, but she's 12lb worse off with the reopposing Found On so has plenty of work to do.

33/1

2nd

10

30th Sep 2023

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 3

15:55 Market Rasen

Fairfield Ferrata

11st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Took well to chasing last season, notably when winning easily by 13l against other mares at Uttoxeter (2m5f, good to soft) in January; could still have more to offer over fences but we haven't seen her since a 49l defeat at Cheltenham in April.

20/1

7th

5

20th Apr 2023

Good

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

14:05 Cheltenham

Fairfield Ferrata

10st 10lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

took keen hold, prominent, pushed along before 3 out

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: /172P- BF

Last run: 276 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Ought to have coped better with the heavy ground when pulled-up favourite at Chepstow in February and absent since; ran big race in defeat on chasing debut at Wetherby (2m3f, good to soft) in January and will be dangerous if back on song.
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1

15th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 72y

Class 5

12:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Lady Of The Night

12st 0lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey

Faded rather tamely in home straight at Lingfield (2m4f, good to soft) last month, after a break, and is now 0-5 over fences; on a tempting mark now and should be fine on today's ground but needs a good boost from the first-time cheekpieces.

10/1

5th

3

21st Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

12:35 Lingfield

Lady Of The Night

12st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Kim Bailey

jumped right on occasions, in touch with leaders, jumped right 3rd

9/2

5th

2

9th May 2023

Good

2m 5f 192y

Class 4

15:35 Ffos Las

Lady Of The Night

11st 10lb

J: David Bass

T: Kim Bailey

Chasing experiment has been shelved after failing to complete the last three times (pulled up latest); return to hurdles may prove beneficial but there is a question mark over her current form.

14/1

Form: F411-5 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Came good over hurdles with two 2m3f novice wins towards end of last season (good to soft/good); below form on last month's handicap hurdle debut but made winning chasing debut at Catterick yesterday (3m1f, soft; finished alone); will have 7lb penalty to carry if she makes a quick reappearance.
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5th

1

15th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

15:50 Southwell

Herewegohoney

11st 13lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

soon led, not fluent 3rd, hit 9th

12/1

5th

1

15th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

15:50 Southwell

Herewegohoney

11st 13lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Badly out of form over hurdles and fences since returning last summer from a layoff; lurks on a dangerous mark and will be suited by today's trip/ground but needs to turn a corner.

12/1

5th

3

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

14:50 Chepstow

Herewegohoney

11st 8lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

raced in fourth, not fluent and dropped to last 7th, mistake 4 out, weakened before 2 out

8/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £28.70
Straight Forecast £28.47
Tricast £269.68
Trifecta £225.60

Selections

RP Ratings:

Ile De Jersey

SPOTLIGHT:

Trapista

TOPSPEED:

Fairfield Ferrata

The Times:

Herewegohoney

D Express:

Lady Of The Night

POSTDATA:

Ile De Jersey

LAMBOURN:

Ile De Jersey

Daily Mirror:

Ile De Jersey

The Sun:

Ile De Jersey

Daily Record:

Ile De Jersey

WEST COUNTRY:

Trapista

Telegraph:

Trapista

The Guardian:

Trapista

Daily Mail:

Fairfield Ferrata

The Star:

Fairfield Ferrata