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FrozenWatch On Racing TV ‘Hands & Heels’ Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (CJS’ & Amateur Riders’) (Part Of The REI)
- Prize money: £3168.6
- 2m 4f 110y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
Abandoned
Form: 25/50- D
Last run: 448 days
W: 12st 1lb
10 yo Mare
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
22nd Mar 2023 Good To Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Last success came at this course but that was back in 2019; form dipped sharply in two runs last term and has failed to revive for new stable this season. |
16/1 |
|
7th 2 |
11th Feb 2023 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
towards rear of midfield, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened |
66/1 |
|
8th 1 |
28th Jan 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
12st 1lb |
Won two non-handicaps for Philip Hobbs but well below her best in just two sightings last season and has since changed yards; limited appeal. |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 2415U4 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 9lb
10 yo Mare
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 |
23rd Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Won at Hereford (3m1f, good to soft) last month and she fell before things got serious back there last time; this consistent 10yo is fine on soft/good to soft ground and might not be far away. |
11/2 |
|
0 9 |
6th Nov 2023 Good 3m 1f 119y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Exposed mare but consistent and came home well over C&D three weeks ago having had nothing to do with a strong pace up front; only 3lb higher for this and she's fine on all ground. |
4/1 |
|
1st 6 |
17th Oct 2023 Good 3m 1f 119y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Largely consistent mare who is fully exposed after 38 hurdling starts; respectable third at Fontwell (2m5f, good) last month, after a break, and today's move back up in trip wil suit; probably won't be far away. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 227-92
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
26th Mar 2023 Heavy 2m 1f 0y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
0-12 over hurdles and has become rather disappointing but ran very game race from the front when second under Charlie Maggs at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) last week and will take some passing if in same mood here. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 5 |
18th Mar 2023 Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Maiden after 11 starts but the return to further didn't work out at Bangor last month and better claims on earlier form at this shorter trip, including when second of four at Leicester in December (good to soft), the winner having won both 2m starts since; solid chance. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 1145-3 C
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
20th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 4f 114y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Has won two hurdles and a chase; could be all the better for her recent comeback run and went close in a 3m hurdle only three starts back; effective over this trip. |
10/1 |
|
6th 8 |
2nd Nov 2023 Soft 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Dual hurdle winner who ran several good races in the spring including a close second at Taunton (3m, soft) on her penultimate run; remains feasibly treated but her tactical speed will be tested back at this trip and she doesn't have a great record when fresh. |
16/1 |
|
6th 7 |
11th May 2023 Good 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Back to form in three outings last month, a rise for her Taunton second latest (3m, soft; Kentford Mallard 2l behind) still leaving her 4lb below her last winning mark; no trip/ground concerns and among likeliest. |
3/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 4/5649 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
15th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 145y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Winless since 2020 and her recent form is far from encouraging too, coming in only 11th in 2m4f Ffos Las handicap ten days ago; tongue strap goes back on but others are still much preferred. |
10/1 |
|
11th 14 |
5th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Won off much higher mark in summer 2020 but hasn't fired this season; dropped out very tamely when tried in cheekpieces last month; no headgear today; revival needed. |
25/1 |
|
9 |
14th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
took keen hold, disputed lead, ridden and weakened quickly after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 672-25
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 12lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
23rd Jul 2023 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Another decent run when keeping on for third here last week but she's very frustrating and without a win since a Flat success in 2020 (1-24 over hurdles). |
5/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
16th Jul 2023 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
held up in rear, still plenty to do 2 out, headway approaching last, ran on and went third run-in |
5/1 |
|
4th 6 |
22nd Jun 2023 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Soundly beaten on the Flat this month but finished well to go close at Stratford (2m, good to soft) on latest hurdle start in April and is probably worth another crack at 2m4f; could have a say. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 4554-6
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 12lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 |
31st Jan 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
took keen hold, prominent, ridden and dropped to rear 8th |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 822/45 BF
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 10lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 |
27th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Returned from long absence with good fourth at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) in November but her next run was a shade disappointing and she was pulled up when tried in cheekpieces (now removed) this month; now has a point to prove. |
9/1 |
|
11 |
6th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
prominent on outer |
9/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 43/0P-
Last run: 389 days
W: 10st 10lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
2nd Dec 2023 Soft 2m 7f 32y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Well treated on the form of her handicap debut win in February 2021 (2m, heavy); lightly raced and mostly disappointing since, although last month's third of eight over this trip at Chepstow was a step back in the right direction; possibilities if building on that. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
8th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
midfield, steady headway after 7th, pushed along and pressed leader 3 out, ridden 2 out, edged right and lost second approaching last, weakened run-in |
20/1 |
|
8 |
21st May 2023 Good 3m 2f 83y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won on handicap debut in February 2021 (2m, heavy) but lightly raced and disappointing since; safely held on last month's chasing debut and now reverts to hurdling in first-time cheekpieces; 3lb out of the weights. |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 646222
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 9lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
2nd Dec 2023 Soft 2m 7f 32y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Off the mark at the 19th attempt when making all over the extended 2m7f at Chepstow (heavy) in November; still in front when unseating her rider over fences there next time; has to be respected. |
11/4 |
|
0 5 |
24th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Off the mark at the 19th attempt when making all in a handicap hurdle over the extended 2m7f here 16 days ago; encouragement for chasing on pedigree but likely she'll need to improve for fences to take this. |
5/1 |
|
1st 7 |
8th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
made all, pushed along before 2 out, ridden approaching last, good jump last, kept on well run-in, stayed on |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 58-5PP
Last run: 54 days
W: 10st 4lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
18th Mar 2023 Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Big prices and pulled up in both handicaps, over 1m7f at Leicester and 2m3f at Hereford; wind surgery since which may improve matters but has masses to prove as things stand from 3lb out of the weights |
33/1 |
|
8 |
5th Feb 2023 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
25-1 and never really got competitive on handicap debut at Leicester (1m7f, good to soft) in December; moves back up in trip with hood fitted here; major improvement needed. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 009
Last run: 61 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
31st Jan 2023 Soft 2m 5f 192y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Triple-figure prices in maiden/novice hurdles and has trailed home in all of them; represents a leading yard, though, and is now tongue tied for her handicap debut; any market move would be encouraging. |
8/1 |
|
9th 11 |
24th Nov 2022 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Big odds and well beaten in maiden/novice hurdles in recent weeks. |
250/1 |
Verdict
Esme Shelby can go well again and Shesupincourt is likely to come up with another stout effort but FOLLOW THAT is taken to put a low-key Ffos Las run behind her. Her three previous handicap runs suggested she should have no trouble in finding a race and might indeed have done so on her return at Chepstow had she not made a pig’s ear of the last. Bashful Kate needs watching in the market on her handicap debut.[Emily Weber]