February 01 / 14.25 Ayr

14.25

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 3m 0f 70y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Follow @racingtv On Twitter Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: -2115F C

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Four career wins, including twice here (2m5f) under varying conditions; fared adequately (fifth) on seasonal reappearance at Hexham before falling early at Newcastle on Boxing Day; stamina isn't completely guaranteed over 3m.
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10

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

16:40 Bangor-on-Dee

On We Go

10st 7lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Gillian Boanas

Five-time hurdle winner but not since February 2023; hinted at possible return to form when third at Carlisle (3m1f, good) in April but didn't build on that performance last time; not the percentage call.

25/1

5th

9

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

19:40 Hexham

On We Go

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Gillian Boanas

On long losing run but she showed signs of a revival when third of six at Carlisle (3m1f, good) last month; 4lb out of the weights this time but she could get involved if she can build on that last run.

12/1

5th

9

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

19:40 Hexham

On We Go

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Gillian Boanas

On long losing run but she showed signs of a revival when third of six at Carlisle (3m1f, good) last month; 4lb out of the weights this time but she could get involved if she can build on that last run.

12/1

25/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 24P0P4 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Has run some solid races at Ayr (two wins, 2m4f-3m, and a multitude of placed efforts) but it's difficult to draw a great deal of encouragement from her four runs (elsewhere) this season; best watched.
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11th

16

21st Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

16:45 Ayr

Jessiemac

10st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Ian Duncan

raced in last

33/1

8th

4

10th Mar 2023

Good

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

13:30 Ayr

Jessiemac

11st 10lb

J: Alexander Thorne

T: Ian Duncan

Five-time hurdle winner (once over C&D); not quite as good as she once was but returned to form with good second over C&D (soft) last month and also ran well when fifth here (good to soft) 11 days ago; in the mix.

10/1

5th

3

27th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:25 Ayr

Jessiemac

11st 10lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Ian Duncan

Five-time hurdle winner (once over C&D); not quite as good as she once was but returned to form with good second over C&D (soft) this month and will also be suited by today's faster ground; major player.

7/2

7/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 1-4653

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Kelso specialist who has slipped back to near her last winning mark; tapped for toe when placed in a slightly stronger contest there (2m6f Class 3, heavy) recently and placed on her only previous visit to Ayr (2m5f); interesting with this extra yardage potentially helpful.
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5th

5

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:50 Punchestown

Lissen To The Lady

11st 3lb

J: Miss J Walton

T: Patrick Cronin

Seven-time hurdles winner made a satisfactory return from a long absence at Naas when sixth; didn't build on that at Clonmel last time; others preferred.

15/1

9th

5

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 188y

17:12 Clonmel

Lissen To The Lady

11st 3lb

J: Miss J Walton

T: Patrick Cronin

Six-time winner in Britain and gained her first Irish win in game fashion over 2m4f at this venue in January 2024 on her third and final start for Marie Harding; at the veteran stage now but made a promising reappearance under Joanna Walton (aboard for all seven wins) over 2m at Naas recently; each-way prospects.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: /123/6 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won her maiden at this track (2m4f, soft; beat a Paul Nicholls runner) in October 2020 and was placed on her next two starts; perfectly entitled to have needed her recent comeback run (from a tendon injury); sits 4lb lower in her optimum conditions; a stablemate of the in-form Aazza.
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10

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Wild Polly

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Rose Dobbin

Made disappointing start to chasing career last spring and, following a layoff, has not really fired on any of four hurdling starts this year; wore cheekpieces for last two races; visor tried today; revival needed.

33/1

10

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Wild Polly

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Rose Dobbin

Made disappointing start to chasing career last spring and, following a layoff, has not really fired on any of four hurdling starts this year; wore cheekpieces for last two races; visor tried today; revival needed.

33/1

4

22nd Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

15:55 Hexham

Wild Polly

11st 4lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Rose Dobbin

Made disappointing start to chasing career last spring and, following a layoff, has not really fired on any of three hurdling starts this year (cheekpieces added last time); revival needed.

14/1

Form: 1514-5

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Carlisle winner (2m mares' novice; evens favourite); in the mix when fifth on return to action at Newcastle (2m4f, soft) on Boxing Day; feasibly weighted and successful over this 3m trip during her point-to-point days; possibilities for an in-form yard.
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4th

3

1st Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 83y

Class 5

15:30 Ffos Las

Lady Tremaine

11st 9lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Donald McCain

Given break after a lacklustre performance last May and again looked out of sorts when reappearing last month; can't be supported with any confidence at present but she's now 7lb lower than when going close over C&D (heavy) on chasing debut last March.

7/1

7th

2

11th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

13:20 Catterick

Lady Tremaine

12st 0lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Donald McCain

Jumping lacked fluency last spring on first three chase starts and pulled up when last seen; however, she showed promise on her first two runs over fences and could have a part to play if back on song after a break.

10/1

Form: 1-3235 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won over fences at Hexham (3m, good to soft; from a 1lb lower mark) last spring, but has failed to scale those heights in four starts this term; reverts to hurdles for the first time since early 2020 seeking a revival.
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4

7th Mar 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

17:10 Ayr

Gipsy Lee Rose

11st 11lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Has won two of her last three races, both at Carlisle, over 3m2f in December (soft) and over 2m5f last month (soft); has gone up 9lb (4lb for latest win); should go well again although best efforts on stiff tracks (yet to win in four tries here).

7/4

Form: 0-7041 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Stayed on strongly in first-time cheekpieces when off the mark over hurdles here (2m4f mares' novice, heavy) last month; up in trip for the switch to handicap company in the hands of a capable 7lb claimer; one for the shortlist.
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4

11th Mar 2023

Good

2m 5f 91y

Class 4

14:10 Ayr

El Poppochapo

10st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: S R B Crawford

Off the mark over hurdles at the fourth attempt when winning a 2m4f novice here (heavy) in January; faded before stamina became an issue in the race won by On We Go over 3m here last time; questions to answer after that display.

9/1

3

10th Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:20 Ayr

El Poppochapo

11st 7lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: S R B Crawford

Displayed improvement to win over C&D (heavy; first-time cheekpieces) in January, her third start over hurdles, but takes on stronger opposition today and has since been well beaten in a 3m handicap here.

10/1

7th

2

1st Feb 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

14:25 Ayr

El Poppochapo

11st 12lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: S R B Crawford

Stayed on strongly in first-time cheekpieces when off the mark over hurdles here (2m4f mares' novice, heavy) last month; up in trip for the switch to handicap company in the hands of a capable 7lb claimer; one for the shortlist.

7/2

Form: -3U421 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Wide-margin Doncaster (3m, good to soft) winner who was denied a suitable follow-up opportunity by the recent abandonment of Market Rasen; hit by the handicapper with a 13lb rise, though it's helpful that Dylan Johnston can claim his full 7lb allowance on this occasion; stablemate of Wild Polly.
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1

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Aazza

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Paul Robson

Course scorer and also a dual 3m winner at Wetherby and Southwell in the spring; lost her chance with a blunder 3 out at Perth (3m) 11 days ago so can't be ruled out.

14/1

10th

5

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:35 Perth

Aazza

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Paul Robson

Hard to knock her last five efforts in handicap hurdles at about 3m and no reason why she won't give another good account of herself; might be a tad high in the weights now.

13/2

4th

1

3rd Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

Aazza

12st 0lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Paul Robson

Revitalised 9yo who ended last season with two good-ground wins (one over C&D) and posted another good effort when second to progressive rival at Bangor (2m7f, good) last month; obvious contender in current form.

2/1

Form: 5/P0-3

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced; upped in trip and ran just about her best race when placed (beaten about 16l; 125-1) in a warm novice event at Kelso in December; has stamina in her family line and switches to handicapping off a fair mark; stablemate of Lissen To The Lady.
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11th

12

29th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 3

12:53 Kelso

Gypseys Secret

10st 2lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Sandy Forster

towards rear

33/1

11th

12

29th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 3

12:53 Kelso

Gypseys Secret

10st 2lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Sandy Forster

towards rear

33/1

6th

12

8th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

13:30 Kelso

Gypseys Secret

10st 5lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Forster

in rear, not fluent 4th

14/1

Non-runners

Aazza

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £38.50
Straight Forecast £32.03
Tricast £104.17
Trifecta £154.90

Selections

RP Ratings:

Aazza

SPOTLIGHT:

Lissen To The Lady

D Express:

El Poppochapo

TOPSPEED:

Lady Tremaine

Daily Record:

El Poppochapo

The Times:

Aazza

Telegraph:

Aazza

The Guardian:

Aazza

The Star:

Aazza

Daily Mirror:

Lady Tremaine

POSTDATA:

Lissen To The Lady

Daily Mail:

Lissen To The Lady