January 08 / 13.10 Chepstow

13.10

Soft

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  • Prize money: £4330.42
  • 2m 0f 11y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Best Odds Guaranteed At Vickers.Bet Everyday Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Mares’ Series Qual’)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 33-243 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 12st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Free-going mare who has not lived up to early efforts; chasing on eight starts (no win) and she's been showing enough to remain in the picture, with today's return to hurdling a possible help too; acts on heavy.
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1

7th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Sedgefield

Galice Macalo

12st 2lb

J: Mr Peter Summers

T: Jane Williams

Returned to form with an easy win under Peter Summers when back over fences at Leicester (2m, soft) last month; that was a first chase victory at the 11th attempt and she beat only two rivals, but it's hard to knock that performance otherwise and a 4lb rise isn't harsh.

5/2

1st

1

10th Jan 2024

Soft

1m 7f 201y

Class 4

15:20 Leicester

Galice Macalo

12st 0lb

J: Mr Peter Summers

T: Jane Williams

Soundly beaten over hurdles last month and evidently not as good as she was but began this season with two very respectable chase runs (one in a Listed race) and is sure to appreciate today's ease in grade; versatile regarding ground; must be considered.

7/2

4th

1

6th Dec 2023

Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 2

14:35 Ludlow

Galice Macalo

12st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Jane Williams

Returned to hurdles for a dominant 10l success at Chepstow in January (soft) off only a 3lb lower mark but lost her way a little afterwards; following wind surgery she seems back in good order judged on recent chase efforts (0-10 compared with 4-16 hurdling) and has plenty in her favour back in this discipline; should give it a good go from the front.

7/2

8/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 8-3134 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Won on heavy in 2020; three-time hurdle winner for Nicky Henderson, often a front-runner; easy winner in a small field in September and two fair efforts since, changing hands before latest; probably needs a career best.
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2

20th Apr 2023

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

13:30 Cheltenham

Progressive

11st 12lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland

2-5 for new stable since the autumn, the latter win gained in three-runner race at Ffos Las (2m, heavy) last month; 2m4f on good ground should also suit but recent 4lb rise demands a career best here.

12/1

1st

1

22nd Mar 2023

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:50 Ffos Las

Progressive

12st 1lb

J: Cillin Leonard

T: Dr Richard Newland

made all, increased tempo before 3 out, shaken up when good jump last, went clear run-in, readily

8/13

12/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 23323P CD

Last run: 51 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
One of her wins was at this track and the other two were on soft ground, latterly over 2m4f last March; has a shout on best efforts but this autumn's form does not look quite good enough, even before pulled last time.
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6th

9

5th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Ffos Las

Astra Via

11st 5lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Placed twice over 2m7f at Chepstow (good to soft) in the autumn and put a poor run behind her when third there (2m, soft) in January, but has disappointed again since and some of the younger ones appeal more.

12/1

6th

5

5th Feb 2023

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:33 Hereford

Astra Via

11st 7lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Placed twice over 2m7f at Chepstow (good to soft) in the autumn and put a poor run behind her when third there (2m, soft) last month; today's trip on a right-handed track also suits; probably won't be far away.

9/2

Form: U5/3P-

Last run: 372 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner in France and placed there on heavy ground over hurdles and fences; third in a mares' novice hurdle at Lingfield (2m, heavy) in December 2021 but pulled up in a 2m2f handicap one year ago, had wind surgery and not seen since; big chance on her French form and needs market check.
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8

7th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 30y

Class 4

13:42 Bangor-on-Dee

Heva Rose

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

2-3 during light campaign last season, the latter win gained off today's mark in valuable series final at Hereford (3m1f, good); pulled up in 2m3f Wetherby race won by Micks Jet last month but has possibilities here if that outing brought her on.

11/2

8

7th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 30y

Class 4

13:42 Bangor-on-Dee

Heva Rose

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

2-3 during light campaign last season, the latter win gained off today's mark in valuable series final at Hereford (3m1f, good); pulled up in 2m3f Wetherby race won by Micks Jet last month but has possibilities here if that outing brought her on.

11/2

5

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 4

14:40 Wetherby

Heva Rose

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

led, faced challenge after 5 out, headed before 4 out, weakened 3 out, pulled up 2 out

9/2

Form: 132-44 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Both wins (19 starts) came very narrowly, most recently at Kempton last February; had been runner-up at 50-1 in this race on heavy ground the time before; refused to line up once in October and well beaten in early December but an each-way case can be made.
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2

21st Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

Sarceaux

11st 8lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: John Wainwright

Scored off today's mark for Alexandra Dunn in February 2022 but signed off for her with two below-par efforts the following winter and, following a long absence, refused to race on recent stable debut.

33/1

2

7th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:50 Market Rasen

Sarceaux

11st 11lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: John Wainwright

Scored off today's mark for Alexandra Dunn in February 2022 but signed off for her with two below-par efforts, and this stable debut comes after a 516-day absence.

33/1

5th

9

8th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

13:10 Chepstow

Sarceaux

10st 4lb

J: Jamie Brace

T: Alexandra Dunn

Both wins (19 starts) came very narrowly, most recently at Kempton last February; had been runner-up at 50-1 in this race on heavy ground the time before; refused to line up once in October and well beaten in early December but an each-way case can be made.

9/1

Form: /23P-P D

Last run: 75 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced but went the wrong way for Nicky Henderson and pulled up on handicap/stable debut here (2m7f; second favourite) in October; tongue tied twice to start career and again today, plus a hood; lots to prove, including on testing ground.
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6th

7

8th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

13:10 Chepstow

Mind Sunday

10st 11lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Sam Thomas

Lightly raced but went the wrong way for Nicky Henderson and pulled up on handicap/stable debut here (2m7f; second favourite) in October; tongue tied twice to start career and again today, plus a hood; lots to prove, including on testing ground.

10/1

3

25th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

14:35 Chepstow

Mind Sunday

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Sam Thomas

held up in rear, hit 4th, not fluent 6th, outpaced 8th, soon lost touch, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out

7/2

Form: 59326-

Last run: 267 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Handicap debut when second of five at Doncaster (2m, soft) last March, running on despite a mistake at the last and persistently hanging left; never on an even keel after a bad mistake three out in hot race at Haydock (2m3f, good) in April but she was a respectable sixth from 4lb out of the handicap; had a few issues to sort out but, if they have been, could be a significant improver.
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8th

14

17th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 56y

Class 2

14:10 Cheltenham

Getbazoutofhere

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

Gained both chase wins at Hereford (3m1f, good) but her best form over fences was arguably her third here (2m4f, good to soft; just behind So Said I) in December; another minor role might be her best hope from just out of the weights today, though.

20/1

8th

14

17th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 56y

Class 2

14:10 Cheltenham

Getbazoutofhere

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

Gained both chase wins at Hereford (3m1f, good) but her best form over fences was arguably her third here (2m4f, good to soft; just behind So Said I) in December; another minor role might be her best hope from just out of the weights today, though.

20/1

3rd

4

24th Mar 2025

Good

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

16:00 Wincanton

Getbazoutofhere

10st 6lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

Mainly consistent, including winning twice on good ground at Hereford (3m1f) last year; pulled up at Fakenham (2m5f, good) in January but she bounced back from a similar performance early last year; respected.

9/2

Form: 226433 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Won five 2m handicap hurdles on good ground in 2021 and slightly better form when pretty consistent in defeat last year; acts on good to soft but soundly beaten whenever she has appeared on soft or heavy.
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5th

5

15th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

15:05 Market Rasen

Pillar Of Steel

11st 4lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Henry Oliver

midfield, some headway when not fluent 2 out, weakened from last

7/1

3rd

3

7th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

17:50 Stratford

Pillar Of Steel

11st 13lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Henry Oliver

prominent

7/1

6th

10

28th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

17:25 Uttoxeter

Pillar Of Steel

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Henry Oliver

Back down the weights when reviving to win at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) three weeks ago; back up 3lb today but strung together some solid efforts once she hit form last year, so another bold show looks likely.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1276U-

Last run: 272 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 6yo from the family of high-class jumper Saphir Du Rheu; won mares' hurdle at Cagnes-Sur-Mer (2m1f, heavy) on New Year's Day last year and runner-up over fences (2m2f) next time; last seen with an unseat in April; new yard has had recent winners and this 6yo is worth a second look.
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4th

1

8th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

15:08 Wincanton

Grasse DOliverie

12st 0lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Defied 5lb higher mark over hurdles last April (2m4f, good to soft) but has been lacklustre this season, including in three chase runs; did at least shape a bit better last time (beaten 15l) and this is weak.

12/1

4th

1

8th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

15:08 Wincanton

Grasse DOliverie

12st 0lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Defied 5lb higher mark over hurdles last April (2m4f, good to soft) but has been lacklustre this season, including in three chase runs; did at least shape a bit better last time (beaten 15l) and this is weak.

12/1

7th

1

13th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

16:30 Huntingdon

Grasse DOliverie

12st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Alex Hales

Won in fairly good style off today's mark over hurdles at Market Rasen (2m4f, good to soft) last April but struggled on seasonal debut in November and pulled up in two subsequent chases; big leap of faith required to support her after those lacklustre efforts.

33/1

Form: 1223-4 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Went in at the first time of asking last February before placed in three more 2m novices in the spring; not so good when upped to 2m4f on handicap debut at Sedgefield (first run on soft) last month; overall improvement is needed but she's back down in trip and it may be possible.
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4

26th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell

Minelladestination

11st 9lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st

11/2

7th

1

18th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

17:38 Perth

Minelladestination

12st 1lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Donald McCain

Won at Wetherby (2m, good) on her debut last February; expensive to follow in next seven starts but she got back on the scoresheet when landing a Stratford handicap (good to soft; second-time cheekpieces) last month; that was a narrow success but she held off an in-form rival and is only 2lb higher here; big player again for yard that won this last year.

11/4

1st

2

23rd Apr 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:45 Stratford

Minelladestination

11st 8lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Donald McCain

0-7 since debut win; however, finished 1l second off this mark at Southwell (2m, good) on penultimate start; has a fighting chance on that effort; cheekpieces worn last time are retained.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £35.90
Straight Forecast £43.65
Tricast £512.77
Trifecta £259.60

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Progressive

The Times:

Minelladestination

SPOTLIGHT:

Getbazoutofhere

D Express:

Heva Rose

RP Ratings:

Galice Macalo

Telegraph:

Grasse D'Oliverie

Daily Mirror:

Astra Via

Daily Record:

Minelladestination

The Sun:

Getbazoutofhere

The Star:

Heva Rose

POSTDATA:

Progressive

Daily Mail:

Progressive

WEST COUNTRY:

Galice Macalo