February 05 / 14.33 Hereford

14.33

Good

Sky Sports Racing Channel 415 Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4330.42
  • 2m 3f 147y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Channel 415 Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: P06

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Placed on Irish point debut a year ago but hasn't shown any significant promise in three maiden/novice hurdles this season (2m-2m3f); needs to take a good step forward on today's handicap debut.
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11

12th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:40 Worcester

Well Vicky

10st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Ran very poorly on chasing debut in December and now reverts to hurdling after a 191-day break; on a good mark (even from 2lb out of the weights) but is not the force of old and others have much less to prove.

16/1

6

3rd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

12:45 Southwell

Well Vicky

11st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Alastair Ralph

Won three handicap hurdles on the trot on good/good to soft in February 2023; mainly disappointing since; hard to know what to expect now going over fences for the first time (fell in two of her three starts pointing in Ireland).

13/2

6

3rd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

12:45 Southwell

Well Vicky

11st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Alastair Ralph

Won three handicap hurdles on the trot on good/good to soft in February 2023; mainly disappointing since; hard to know what to expect now going over fences for the first time (fell in two of her three starts pointing in Ireland).

13/2

4/6

  • Place: £1.10

Form: P321 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 12st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 6yo who travelled menacingly well before asserting on handicap debut at Huntingdon (2m4f, good; front pair pulled clear on run-on) on Monday; probably still on a good mark under 7lb penalty here; obvious contender.
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1

3rd Jun 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

16:00 Newton Abbot

Porter In The Park

12st 1lb

J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker

T: Emma Lavelle

Runner-up at Warwick (3m2f, good to soft) in March under regular rider Cameron Johnstone-Baker and she's firmly in the picture on that form but two lesser performances have followed and she needs something extra.

7/1

3rd

3

8th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 3

16:20 Market Rasen

Porter In The Park

11st 11lb

J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker

T: Emma Lavelle

Found a warm Haydock class 2 stayers' handicap a step too far last month (22l last of nine), breaking a run of place finishes dating back to the autumn; races off her last winning mark back down in class.

10/1

9th

6

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

14:46 Haydock

Porter In The Park

10st 8lb

J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker

T: Emma Lavelle

Never better than when placed under Cameron Johnstone-Baker at Ascot (2m7f), Kempton (3m, again on good) and Warwick (3m2f, good to soft; behind Super Survivor) on last three outings; a bit extra is needed to win this warm race.

9/1

50/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 645-0P

Last run: 73 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Showed some hurdling ability in France in 2021 but well beaten on all three British starts, the last twice in handicaps in the autumn; big leap of faith required to support her here.
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4th

2

4th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell

Kalpaga

12st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Tim Vaughan

Posted a win then a near-miss over hurdles last April (2m3f/2m6f, good to soft); unable to match that form over fences this season but she was a fair fourth at Ludlow (2m4f, soft) in December and has had a wind op since being pulled up last time; no surprise if she goes well now back hurdling.

7/1

2

26th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 5

12:27 Wetherby

Kalpaga

11st 12lb

J: Connor Brace

T: Tim Vaughan

Finished 3l fourth in similar event at Ludlow (2m4f, soft) three weeks ago, producing her best effort since switched to chasing; looks favourably weighted on best hurdles form and can't be ruled out.

5/2

Form: 21-435

Last run: 81 days

W: 12st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Gained only win from 38 career starts in very modest, three-runner novice hurdle in 2021 but was placed off 2lb higher at Bangor (2m3f, good to soft) in October and probably wasn't ideally suited by the soft ground on her latest outing; more appealing than some of these.
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5th

3

25th May 2024

Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

17:10 Cartmel

Sinndarella

11st 10lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Still 4lb higher than when winning over 2m6f here (good to soft) last summer but did not run badly when seventh in competitive series final at Musselburgh last month and is sure to be suited by the return to this track; major player if stamina holds out (unraced beyond 2m7f).

5/1

5th

3

25th May 2024

Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

17:10 Cartmel

Sinndarella

11st 10lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Still 4lb higher than when winning over 2m6f here (good to soft) last summer but did not run badly when seventh in competitive series final at Musselburgh last month and is sure to be suited by the return to this track; major player if stamina holds out (unraced beyond 2m7f).

5/1

Form: 00-P00

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at triple-digit odds in three 2m novice/maiden hurdles towards end of 2022 and is 8lb out of the weights for today's handicap debut but, nevertheless, is still worth a glance in the betting.
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9th

11

21st Feb 2023

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

16:30 Taunton

Blue Suede Shoes

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Neil Mulholland

Well beaten all starts, in handicap latest; cheekpieces join recent tongue-tie but she can only be watched; 7lb out of the weights.

66/1

5th

11

5th Feb 2023

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:33 Hereford

Blue Suede Shoes

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Neil Mulholland

Well beaten at triple-digit odds in three 2m novice/maiden hurdles towards end of 2022 and is 8lb out of the weights for today's handicap debut but, nevertheless, is still worth a glance in the betting.

12/1

12th

16

22nd Dec 2022

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

13:10 Ffos Las

Blue Suede Shoes

10st 12lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Neil Mulholland

Well beaten at triple-digit odds on first two hurdling starts; needs the first-time tongue-tie to make a massive difference.

100/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3323P3 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
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.
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6th

9

5th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Ffos Las

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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

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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

50/1

Form: 55P-P9

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Showed some fair form on the Flat a few years ago but struggled in two handicap hurdles in December (2m/3m; visor added last time) and career strike-rate now stands at 0-18; 3lb out of the weights.
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17

5th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Ffos Las

Alfa Dawn

10st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter Bowen

Struggled to get competitive at Hereford (2m5f, good; visored) last month and has now been unplaced all nine hurdling starts; 6lb out of the weights here; headgear switch needs to have miraculous effect.

50/1

7

15th Feb 2023

Good

2m 5f 163y

Class 5

15:35 Hereford

Alfa Dawn

10st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter Bowen

Maiden after 19 starts and unplaced all eight efforts over hurdles; tailed off here ten days ago and hard to be enthusiastic.

20/1

7th

10

5th Feb 2023

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:33 Hereford

Alfa Dawn

10st 2lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Peter Bowen

Showed some fair form on the Flat a few years ago but struggled in two handicap hurdles in December (2m/3m; visor added last time) and career strike-rate now stands at 0-18; 3lb out of the weights.

50/1

Form: /516-8

Last run: 277 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Seen only twice again since winning Plumpton maiden (2m, good to soft) in November 2021, more recently when running poorly on handicap debut last spring (2m2f), but still has plenty of time to get career back on track.
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4

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 3

15:20 Huntingdon

Blue Bikini

11st 6lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

midfield, in touch with leaders 4th, mistake and fell heavily 6th

9/2

4

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 3

15:20 Huntingdon

Blue Bikini

11st 6lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

midfield

9/2

2

6th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:05 Market Rasen

Blue Bikini

11st 13lb

J: Connor Brace

T: Fergal O’Brien

Has an in-and-out profile but it was her fourth win from her last six starts when scoring at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) in December; this is tougher but she's progressive and has to be respected.

11/4

Form: 7PP-6P

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 5lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Pulled-up when 100-1 for Ffos Las handicap (2m6f, heavy) last month and now 0-20 over hurdles; combination of faster ground and refitted blinkers may enable a better run here but she remains difficult to enthuse over.
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7

5th Feb 2023

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:33 Hereford

Montys Mission

10st 5lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Nikki Evans

Pulled-up when 100-1 for Ffos Las handicap (2m6f, heavy) last month and now 0-20 over hurdles; combination of faster ground and refitted blinkers may enable a better run here but she remains difficult to enthuse over.

50/1

9

5th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 5f 192y

Class 5

15:00 Ffos Las

Montys Mission

10st 12lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Nikki Evans

Very well handicapped on some Irish form but achieved little in four British starts and is 0-23 under rules; second run since wind surgery.

66/1

6th

9

25th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Ffos Las

Montys Mission

10st 11lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Nikki Evans

Placed in some low-grade handicap hurdles in Ireland but he's struggled in all three runs for current stable and is now 0-22 under rules; can only be watched after another absence.

100/1

Form: 58-5PP

Last run: 66 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
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.
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9

18th Mar 2023

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:45 Uttoxeter

Oseleta

10st 2lb

J: Alex Edwards

T: Alastair Ralph

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

14:33 Hereford

Oseleta

10st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

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

Form: 0-99PP

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden who was pulled up in two soft-ground chases here (2m5f/2m) last month and now reverts to hurdling; makes no significant appeal; visor removed after one use.
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6

7th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 34y

Class 5

16:45 Market Rasen

Dawn Wonder

10st 2lb

J: William Kennedy

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Poor form in four starts since joining this trainer; in rear when unseating at Hereford on Sunday; can only watch.

50/1

9

5th Feb 2023

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:33 Hereford

Dawn Wonder

10st 2lb

J: William Kennedy

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Ten-race maiden who was pulled up in two soft-ground chases here (2m5f/2m) last month and now reverts to hurdling; makes no significant appeal; visor removed after one use.

66/1

10

16th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

13:10 Hereford

Dawn Wonder

10st 6lb

J: William Kennedy

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Placed once over hurdles in Ireland but never backed up that effort; has achieved little in two runs for new yard, latest over 2m5f here (chase debut); first-time visor needs to make a big difference.

100/1

Non-runners

Blue Bikini

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Payout
Exacta £7.70
Straight Forecast £6.35
Tricast £56.04
Trifecta £64.60

Selections

RP Ratings:

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SPOTLIGHT:

Porter In The Park

The Star:

Well Vicky

WEST COUNTRY:

Blue Bikini

Telegraph:

Sinndarella

Daily Record:

Porter In The Park

POSTDATA:

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The Times:

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D Express:

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Daily Mirror:

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