January 04 / 15.00 Hereford

15.00

Soft

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  • Prize money: £4901.4
  • 2m 5f 163y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 123-64 BF

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Good bumper form last season but she has disappointed in both hurdling attempts this term; something of a risky proposition at present but she'll be hard to beat if cheekpieces perk her up.
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5th

1

3rd Mar 2023

Good

2m 3f 88y

Class 4

15:45 Doncaster

Fairy Gem

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Harry Fry

Good-ground Listed bumper runner-up who got off the mark over hurdles at the third attempt at Hereford (2m5f, soft) in January; however, she hasn't really convinced in this sphere and was well beaten at Wincanton last time.

9/1

7th

2

2nd Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

15:35 Wincanton

Fairy Gem

11st 9lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Harry Fry

Won a bumper on debut; much more like it as a hurdler when justifying 6-5 favouritism in 11-runner maiden at Hereford (2m5f, soft) four weeks ago in first-time cheekpieces; now needs overall improvement.

6/1

1st

3

4th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 5f 163y

Class 4

15:00 Hereford

Fairy Gem

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Harry Fry

Good bumper form last season but she has disappointed in both hurdling attempts this term; something of a risky proposition at present but she'll be hard to beat if cheekpieces perk her up.

2/1

50/1

  • Place: £10.30

Form:

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in two Irish points in November 2020 (form has some merit); absent for two years and tailed off in British/hurdling debut at Chepstow; tongue-strap now fitted.
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9

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

16:10 Taunton

Inchagoill Lady

10st 9lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Kevin Pickard

C&D winner who had been running well in both codes until a well-held fifth in 2m4f Wincanton handicap hurdle 39 days ago; she's the sort to bounce back.

12/1

5th

10

29th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

15:03 Wincanton

Inchagoill Lady

10st 11lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Kevin Pickard

Just 1-20 under rules but runner-up in two of her last three runs, including over hurdles at Hereford (2m5f, good) in November; sole win was on good to firm ground but she handles soft (more to prove on heavy) and has possibilities back in this sphere.

10/1

5

4th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

15:35 Newton Abbot

Inchagoill Lady

11st 2lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Kevin Pickard

Well supported when scoring at Taunton (3m, good to firm) on penultimate start, her first after wind surgery; went up 5lb for that; couldn't match that effort when dropped back to 2m2f here latest; drops 1lb and the return to further should suit; player.

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 42-54

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Ran well in two bumpers and fair debut over hurdles when fifth at Ffos Las (just in front of Fairy Gem); shade disappointing when upped to 2m4f at Leicester latest, when weakening late on; may be worth another chance.
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5th

7

8th Feb 2024

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

13:05 Huntingdon

Kraqueline

11st 1lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Kerry Lee

Off the mark at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) on debut over fences; disappointing favourite in both outings since; may bounce back at some stage but isn't the percentage call against some in-form opponents.

10/1

0

4

12th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

15:15 Wincanton

Kraqueline

12st 0lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Kerry Lee

Won with something in reserve on C&D chase debut in October but had more to prove and was beaten before the home straight in a better Warwick race since; however, she has more going for her in this lower grade.

5/1

6th

8

22nd Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Warwick

Kraqueline

11st 0lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Kerry Lee

Bumper runner-up who improved upon her hurdling form when winning in good style against males on her chase debut at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) last month; unexposed in this sphere and could play a leading role up 8lb.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Best of three Irish point runs when second two months ago; that might not be very strong form (winner had been unplaced in three previous attempts) but she is hard to rule out on hurdle debut.
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4

15th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

3m 1f 0y

13:10 Navan

Presenting Doyen

11st 11lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Boasts a fair record over hurdles, 2-12, placed three times; struggling to make an impact over fences before unplaced hurdles run on latest; stable's two other runners are more appealing.

16/1

12th

4

15th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

3m 1f 0y

13:10 Navan

Presenting Doyen

11st 11lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Boasts a fair record over hurdles, 2-12, placed three times; struggling to make an impact over fences before unplaced hurdles run on latest; stable's two other runners are more appealing.

16/1

5th

1

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 48y

14:45 Thurles

Presenting Doyen

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

towards rear throughout

10/1

Form: P

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third in a point in March 2021; major market springer at Ludlow 15 days ago on stable/hurdling debut but weakened and pulled up after making the running; hooded that day but not this time; interesting to see if backers return.
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4th

1

15th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Worcester

The Eminent Goose

12st 0lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Placed in a point but he raced too freely under an inexperienced claimer on his chasing debut when sixth of eight in 2m3f Stratford handicap 25 days ago; he showed some fair form without winning over hurdles and can do better with Charlie Deutsch now up.

5/1

6th

2

21st May 2023

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 5

14:35 Stratford

The Eminent Goose

11st 12lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Ben Pauling

Unexposed 7yo who was third on her point debut in 2021 (form worked out quite well) and also displayed clear promise when making the frame in two novice hurdles in March (2m3f/2m4f); switched to fences for today's handicap debut; likely contender.

3/1

2nd

8

22nd Mar 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Ffos Las

The Eminent Goose

11st 2lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Ben Pauling

fractious at the post, raced in last, headway before 7th, went second before 3 out, shaken up before 2 out, ridden and weakened approaching last, no match for winner

4/1

Form: 5-435

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ability in bumpers and fair third on hurdling debut in September; didn't build on it the following month but not dismissed in a modest race.
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0

4

18th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

15:22 Uttoxeter

Gamesters Girl

10st 11lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

took keen hold, prominent, weakened quickly before 2 out, pulled up before last

8/1

0

8

7th Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell

Gamesters Girl

10st 6lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Seven-race maiden but she's reached the frame a few times including when a 7l third off 5lb higher at Bangor (2m3f, good) last month; shaped like a stayer in that race and she's not ruled out at this new trip; tongue-tie added.

7/1

3rd

3

4th Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

14:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Gamesters Girl

11st 2lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Best performance came when third over C&D last September but has run progressively worse since; tailed off on handicap debut on latest start five months ago and not sure what to expect.

10/1

Form: 4/4-6P

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in Irish points but tailed off last month in two British hurdling starts.
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14

1st Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:25 Worcester

Drumlees Pet

10st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Grace Harris

15 months off before soundly beaten in April in her two runs over fences; cheekpieces (tried last time) are retained; others preferred.

33/1

11th

13

25th Apr 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Warwick

Drumlees Pet

10st 3lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Grace Harris

Struggled on recent chase/handicap debut at Ffos Las (3m, soft); that run came after a 468-day absence and she remains unexposed under rules but a huge step forward is needed today; cheekpieces added.

33/1

11th

13

25th Apr 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Warwick

Drumlees Pet

10st 3lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Grace Harris

Struggled on recent chase/handicap debut at Ffos Las (3m, soft); that run came after a 468-day absence and she remains unexposed under rules but a huge step forward is needed today; cheekpieces added.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to six winners, including smart hurdler Attaglance; of interest on pedigree but makes her debut as a 7yo; market a help.
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4th

8

2nd Mar 2023

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

14:15 Taunton

Lillywave

10st 9lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Philip Hobbs

It's very early days and her useful pedigree hints that this ground may suit better than the soft surface she encountered at Huntingdon (2m5f, soft; 11-1) in January; however, she has to leave that debut form miles behind.

14/1

8th

7

4th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 5f 163y

Class 4

15:00 Hereford

Lillywave

11st 4lb

J: Tom O’Brien

T: Philip Hobbs

Half-sister to six winners, including smart hurdler Attaglance; of interest on pedigree but makes her debut as a 7yo; market a help.

9/1

Form: 067

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two bumpers and on last week's hurdle debut (100-1).
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9th

18

5th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Ffos Las

Palmagreen

10st 2lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Showed no significant promise at triple-digit odds in three qualifying runs (1m7f-2m5f) and is 12lb out of the weights for today's handicap debut; sports first-time cheekpieces; considered only if lively in the betting.

20/1

14

23rd Jan 2023

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Ffos Las

Palmagreen

11st 3lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

No worthwhile form in two bumpers and as many hurdles; one for handicaps further down the line.

100/1

Form: 7

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Prominent for a long way but finished tailed off on her racecourse debut two months ago (100-1); hood now fitted.
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10

5th Feb 2023

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

13:33 Hereford

Mighty Mississippi

11st 2lb

J: Mitchell Bastyan

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Tailed off in both her hurdles and the hood tried last time is soon dispensed with; no appeal.

100/1

10th

8

4th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 5f 163y

Class 4

15:00 Hereford

Mighty Mississippi

11st 4lb

J: Mitchell Bastyan

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Prominent for a long way but finished tailed off on her racecourse debut two months ago (100-1); hood now fitted.

66/1

7th

8

12th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:02 Uttoxeter

Mighty Mississippi

10st 7lb

J: Connor Brace

T: Robbie Llewellyn

raced in second, not fluent 2nd, lost position but in touch with leaders before 6th, pushed along when mistake 3 out, soon got behind and beaten

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8/2-

Last run: 383 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Just three career starts for this 8yo and she sets the hurdling standard on her second at Uttoxeter when last seen just over a year ago; hard to know if she'll repeat that but she has to be on the shortlist.
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5th

9

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 213y

16:50 Punchestown

Dont Rightly Know

11st 3lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Polly Gundry

unruly at the post, led narrowly 1st, headed and raced in second halfway, briefly disputed lead 5 out, weakened from 2 out

50/1

5th

9

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 213y

16:50 Punchestown

Dont Rightly Know

11st 3lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Polly Gundry

unruly at the post, led narrowly 1st, headed and raced in second halfway, briefly disputed lead 5 out, weakened from 2 out

50/1

8

4th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 210y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Dont Rightly Know

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Polly Gundry

Front-running 10yo who has to defy the stats as only two veterans have landed this prize since its inception in 1981; however, has low mileage for her age and remains unbeaten over fences; bagged Listed honours, against her own sex, at Newbury/Exeter the last twice and is a rising force for Polly Gundry; gets the 7lb sex allowance and shouldn't be passed over lightly.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Showed ability until falling in an Irish point in April 2021; sold for £32,000 soon after; possibly worth market check.
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2

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:12 Worcester

Presenting Belle

11st 9lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

Made a successful chase debut off this mark at Uttoxeter two years ago (3m, good) but later in 2023 she left Lucy Wadham for 1,000gns; likely best watched on this belated return to action.

5/1

1st

3

17th Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Uttoxeter

Presenting Belle

11st 9lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Runner-up in Huntingdon maiden hurdle (2m4f, good) in February but poor otherwise over hurdles, including three handicaps; didn't look the easiest of rides when visored last time and goes chasing with a good bit to prove.

10/1

2

8th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Uttoxeter

Presenting Belle

11st 6lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Runner-up in Huntingdon maiden hurdle (2m4f, good) in February but poor otherwise over hurdles, including three handicaps; didn't look the easiest of rides when visored last time and goes chasing with a good bit to prove.

5/1

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Don't Rightly Know

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Payout
Exacta £55.30
Straight Forecast £61.66
Trifecta £231.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fairy Gem

RP Ratings:

Don't Rightly Know

Daily Mirror:

Lillywave

Telegraph:

Presenting Doyen

The Guardian:

Gamesters Girl

D Express:

Kraqueline

POSTDATA:

Fairy Gem

WEST COUNTRY:

Fairy Gem

The Times:

Fairy Gem

Daily Mail:

Fairy Gem

The Star:

Don't Rightly Know

Daily Record:

Don't Rightly Know