14.05
Join Racing TV Now Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £6807.5
- 2m 3f 0y
- Class 3
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
Abandoned
Form: 4-1
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Mare
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 3 |
17th Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 2f 191y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Maiden hurdle winner who landed heavy-ground handicap chase at Leicester in December; however, she looks outclassed in today's company. |
100/1 |
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3rd 3 |
10th Jan 2024 Soft 1m 7f 201y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Opened chasing account at third attempt, making all in three-runner handicap over C&D (heavy) last month; the value of that form is open to question (odds-on favourite disappointed) but she's still on a workable mark if judged on hurdling form and still has low mileage. |
7/4 |
Abandoned
Form: 31-241
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Mare
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2nd 4 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
9yo who has been progressive during this first chasing campaign, winning twice (2m/2m4f, soft/good to soft); she's open to further improvement but it's necessary now back up in grade, and she needs to prove her stamina; soundly beaten over hurdles on sole previous run in these cheekpieces. |
16/1 |
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1st 2 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Has taken well to fences this term, a ready win at Ayr (about 2m, soft) in November preceding solid fourth of 15 in competitive 2m4f Cheltenham handicap (good to soft) the following month; creditable third in mares' Listed company last time and every chase she can notch a second win over fences, particularly if putting her jumping to good use. |
10/11 |
Abandoned
Form: 73-9
Last run: 89 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Filly
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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7th 8 |
17th May 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Close third in a Chepstow bumper last March but she's struggled at big prices in three hurdle runs since; takes a big drop back in trip but she needs considerable improvement. |
16/1 |
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9th 3 |
9th May 2023 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Third in a Chepstow bumper but she has offered little in two runs in this sphere, pulled up in Southwell maiden (2m4f) in January; others appeal more. |
66/1 |
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11 |
29th Jan 2023 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Close up in a Chepstow bumper but 50-1 when tailed off in a maiden for mares at Uttoxeter. |
100/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 69-
Last run: 307 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Mare
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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10th 5 |
7th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Never dangerous at 40-1 when fifth of ten on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f) in June 2023; 9lb lower today but has raced only once since, when pulled up at 200-1 in a 2m3f novice 18 days ago; plenty to prove. |
40/1 |
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10th 5 |
7th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Never dangerous at 40-1 when fifth of ten on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f) in June 2023; 9lb lower today but has raced only once since, when pulled up at 200-1 in a 2m3f novice 18 days ago; plenty to prove. |
40/1 |
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4 |
20th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Plenty to find on form and badly lacks recent match practice having been absent since June 2023; returns as a 9yo and best watched. |
50/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 7-73
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Filly
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Distance / Class |
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4 |
14th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Won over C&D in 2023 and is well handicapped on some of last year's form; took step back in right direction when third of five at Fakenham (2m7f, good) in April but her run at Southwell a fortnight later was disappointing and she takes on a couple of in-form mares here. |
10/1 |
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5th 9 |
15th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Not firing on all cylinders since returning in the autumn from a break but took step back in right direction when close third of five at Fakenham (2m7f, good) last month and remains well handicapped on last spring's form. |
6/1 |
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9 |
15th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Not firing on all cylinders since returning in the autumn from a break but took step back in right direction when close third of five at Fakenham (2m7f, good) last month and remains well handicapped on last spring's form. |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 26
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Filly
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2 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Dual hurdle winner last season (2m7f/3m) and returned from ten-month break with two good efforts in February, latterly when second to Felicie Du Maquis at Ludlow (3m, soft); will probably be in the shake-up again. |
5/1 |
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2 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
never going well, in touch with leaders, nudged along from 6th, weakened before 2 out, soon pulled up |
5/1 |
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2nd 2 |
27th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 174y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Very solid campaign last season, winning twice (2m7f/3m, good to soft/soft), and she was a fair fourth in a tough handicap at Sandown (2m7f, heavy) on this month's belated reappearance; drops back down in grade today and could play a leading role. |
7/2 |
Abandoned
Form: P
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Mare
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10 |
6th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
in touch with leaders on outer, mistake 2nd |
100/1 |
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18 |
7th Jan 2023 Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
held up in rear, pushed along 2nd |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 060
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Filly
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8 |
9th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
held up in rear, hampered by faller and unseated 2nd |
16/1 |
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5 |
20th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
held up in rear, pushed along briefly with one circuit to go, pushed along 8th |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 20-8
Last run: 51 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Mare
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1 |
22nd Apr 2023 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Improving mare who won Fakenham maiden (2m, soft) in pretty good style last month, her third start over hurdles; open to further progress in handicaps; shortlisted. |
7/4 |
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1st 8 |
17th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 3y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Sister to Edwardstone; close up on bumper debut round Southwell's sharp track and she ran better than the bare result on return from break behind a long odds-on shot at Exeter in February (2m, good to soft); of interest for yard that is 7-24 with hurdlers here in last five years. |
6/4 |
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2nd 10 |
1st Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
held up in rear, mistake 4th, some headway after 4 out, ridden after 3 out |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 3O
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Filly
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Distance / Class |
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11 |
8th May 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Early promise for Nicky Henderson when third in a Southwell bumper on debut but has looked an awkward ride in two hurdle starts; best watched for new yard. |
50/1 |
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10th 18 |
27th Jan 2023 Good 2m 0f 128y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
Half-sister to useful jumper Fancy Foundations; hooded and held up when promising second in Southwell bumper last May; was the clear pacesetter when switched to hurdling at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft; 14-1) on Boxing Day but she had steering issues and ran out around the home turn; comes with risks attached after that; interesting to see how she figures in the market. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 690
Last run: 91 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Mare
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7 |
3rd Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Soundly beaten in bumpers and refused at the first on hurdle debut. |
200/1 |
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12 |
30th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 5f 163y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Hurdles debutante who has poor form claims having been soundly beaten in three bumpers. |
100/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Mare
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4th 8 |
13th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Improved form in the autumn and made it 3-4 in handicaps when winning at Lingfield last time (2m7f, good to soft; has also won on soft); this unexposed mare is clearly thriving and holds strong claims once more. |
7/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 614
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Mare
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3rd 6 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Has shown fairly useful form in handicaps at Market Rasen (won by 15l) and Wincanton (ran well under big weight) since wearing blinkers; may have more to offer in the retained blinds. |
16/1 |
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3rd 6 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Has shown fairly useful form in handicaps at Market Rasen (won by 15l) and Wincanton (ran well under big weight) since wearing blinkers; may have more to offer in the retained blinds. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
24th Mar 2025 Good 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
12st 9lb |
Four-time winner over hurdles who made it 2-4 over fences with a 15l success in first-time blinkers at Market Rasen (3m, good) eight days ago; Beau Morgan's claim partly offsets the 7lb penalty and she is a major player once again. |
8/11 |
Abandoned
Form: 12 C BF
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Filly
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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10th 1 |
28th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
12st 2lb |
Easily won this last year and made it 3-3 here (good-heavy) when scoring over C&D in March; soundly beaten on final start last season and pulled up here on her return, but she may have needed that run and is entitled to respect based on her excellent record here previously. |
11/1 |
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10th 1 |
28th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
12st 2lb |
Easily won this last year and made it 3-3 here (good-heavy) when scoring over C&D in March; soundly beaten on final start last season and pulled up here on her return, but she may have needed that run and is entitled to respect based on her excellent record here previously. |
11/1 |
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10 |
30th Nov 2024 Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
raced in second, weakened 3 out, pulled up after 2 out |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 73-4
Last run: 83 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
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3 |
14th Mar 2026 Soft 3m 1f 166y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
0-16 in bumpers and over hurdles but finished runner-up for the fourth time, at Warwick (3m2f, soft) last month; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims at least. |
3/1 |
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2nd 3 |
20th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Runner-up here (2m3f, soft) last February and now 5lb lower; however, not at the same level on her three starts this season and she faded when upped to 3m at Southwell recently; now 0-15. |
15/2 |
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4th 1 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
12-race maiden, but has been runner-up on three occasions, latest at Warwick in February (2m3f, soft); well beaten only previous try at this sort of trip so stamina to prove. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 203
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 2 |
23rd May 2023 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Responded well to first-time visor when winning Exeter seller (2m2f, good) last month but was safely held when back in a handicap a fortnight later and her overall profile remains unconvincing. |
12/1 |
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6th 7 |
27th Apr 2023 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Justified favouritism in a seller at Exeter (2m2f, good; visor added) two weeks ago but she didn't have to run up to her best in that race and this is much tougher back in a competitive handicap; has some work to do. |
8/1 |
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1st 6 |
11th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 2f 111y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Has yet to find any consistency and hasn't offered much in her two handicaps (soft an excuse last time), but she ran okay behind decent mares on her first two runs over hurdles; disappointing if she fails to play a part at this level; visor is a first. |
2/1 |
Verdict
The two previous hurdle winners have more to do but ARTEMIS KIMBO won well at Leicester despite some indifferent jumping. If that improves, she could defy the penalty. Space Voyage is feared most after her effort at Newbury with Ruby Island and Spring Note also considered.[Jonathan Neesom]