February 08 / 14.40 Southwell

14.40

Good

Follow Us @vickers.bet Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4330.42
  • 1m 7f 182y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Follow Us @vickers.bet Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 16-4 D

Last run: 73 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden for the Gosdens and a Huntingdon novice hurdle for this yard; ran okay to be fourth in a Leicester handicap in November and a slow start did for her back on the Flat last time; possibilities.
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10th

1

(8)

12th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:35 Kempton (AW)

At A Pinch

10st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Toby Lawes

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear over 2f out, soon struggling

25/1

5th

6

6th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:13 Uttoxeter

At A Pinch

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

Won off a 17lb higher mark in February last year and that was the last time she sported a hood, which is now joined by cheekpieces; a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue.

25/1

12th

4

16th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

18:40 Fontwell

At A Pinch

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

Mark 12lb below her last winning one is owed to a poor 2023-24 season; not convinced this longest trip to date is what she's been after.

66/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 223-4P D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Should be fairly treated given her win/placed form in novice events and soft ground perhaps not ideal in her two handicaps; better is likely this time.
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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

Form: 44U670

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has struggled over hurdles but this is her handicap debut and her bumper form was mildly encouraging; not entirely ruled out.
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6

25th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:45 Perth

Emily Wade

10st 13lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won readily in first-time tongue-tie at Southwell (2m4f, good) in June but her form has slumped since; can be excused her most recent defeat (on heavy ground) but still arrives here with a point to prove.

14/1

5th

4

26th Aug 2024

Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

15:27 Cartmel

Emily Wade

10st 13lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won a mares' handicap at Southwell in June (2m4f, good; first-time tongue-tie); reportedly never travelled when tailed off here next time and failed to get involved from out the back at Stratford (2m2f; 28-1) latest; goes back up in trip with a bit to prove now.

12/1

9th

11

21st Jul 2024

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:35 Stratford

Emily Wade

10st 6lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won a mares' handicap at Southwell in June (2m4f, good; first-time tongue-tie); reportedly never travelled when tailed off at Cartmel next time (2m6f, good); bit to prove now.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 51-334 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 12st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won twice early last year (2m, good to soft/good) and returned from a break with a good third at Taunton (2m3f, good); off colour last time but she's better than that and returning to 2m should help; blinkers tried (effective in cheekpieces).
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1st

3

24th Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

14:10 Exeter

Midnight Callisto

11st 2lb

J: Sean O’Briain

T: Anthony Honeyball

raced in second, pushed along and led 3 out, not fluent 2 out, soon ridden, kept on

10/11

5

10th Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Kempton

Midnight Callisto

11st 2lb

J: Sean O’Briain

T: Anthony Honeyball

A three-time winner but below her best form the last twice and had no excuses from the front when only fourth in this new headgear combination at Southwell on Wednesday; others preferred.

11/2

4th

1

8th Feb 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:40 Southwell

Midnight Callisto

12st 2lb

J: Sean O’Briain

T: Anthony Honeyball

took keen hold, led, 5 lengths ahead 3rd, not fluent 4 out, reduced lead 3 out, pushed along 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, weakened run-in

7/2

Form: 323-54

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Fair Flat-racer; unsuited by heavy ground last month and had run well for a long way when back over hurdles at Leicester (1m7f, good to soft) the time before; should feature under optimum conditions this time.
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11th

10

22nd Aug 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Worcester

Angels Landing

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ian Williams

Consistent form in defeat on Flat this April-June (1-18 overall in that sphere); 0-11 over hurdles, well treated on some of her placed form in the 2021-22 campaign but below form on latest four attempts, including on latest outing; steps up from 2m with stamina in major doubt.

12/1

4th

3

30th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:55 Uttoxeter

Angels Landing

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

Consistent on the Flat since spring; 0-10 over hurdles and was below par last winter; well treated on some of her placed form in the 2021-22 campaign, however.

13/2

5th

7

(6)

30th Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

20:00 Chester

Angels Landing

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ian Williams

Yet to win on turf but has been placed over this trip at Nottingham and Wetherby (both good to firm) this month; suspicion she'll be vulnerable to some of the 3yos in this line-up, though.

16/1

Form: 34

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Beaten 29l into third here (good) and 19l on soft at Wetherby; goes handicapping on just her third run and could be open to improvement.
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8

5th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

12:55 Leicester

Harkangel

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Tom Gretton

Won a 3m handicap hurdle at Taunton earlier this year but that effort remains a standout in her profile; struggles continued on chase debut latest and soft ground might not be what she wants.

14/1

8

5th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

12:55 Leicester

Harkangel

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Tom Gretton

Won a 3m handicap hurdle at Taunton earlier this year but that effort remains a standout in her profile; struggles continued on chase debut latest and soft ground might not be what she wants.

14/1

4th

6

18th Nov 2024

Good To Firm

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

15:10 Leicester

Harkangel

10st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Tom Gretton

Won mares' handicap hurdle at Taunton in April (3m, good; 33-1) with tongue-tie and cheekpieces on for first time; poor efforts both starts since; has same headgear on chase debut.

14/1

Form: 2-4235

Last run: 194 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Placed for Fergal O'Brien; not seen since disappointing effort at Bangor in July but worth a glance in the betting ahead of today's stable/handicap debut.
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4

6th Mar 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:45 Southwell

Sorceress Medea

11st 7lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

towards rear, reminder with one circuit to go, soon dropped to last and pushed along, got behind and pulled up before 5th

9/1

7th

5

8th Feb 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:40 Southwell

Sorceress Medea

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: L J Morgan

took keen hold, prominent, pushed along after 3 out, ridden and weakened quickly before 2 out

9/4

8

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

13:05 Market Rasen

Sorceress Medea

11st 8lb

J: Patrick Cowley

T: L J Morgan

Placed on first two hurdling starts for Fergal O'Brien, the latter over C&D (good) in July; not seen since slightly disappointing effort at Bangor later that month, but sports cheekpieces for today's stable/handicap debut and is worth a glance in the betting.

16/1

Form: 67-610 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Both career wins have come in her last six outings, winning 2m handicaps on soft and good ground (the latest here); not sure what happened when bringing up the rear last time but she can deal with this mark if back on song.
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5th

7

26th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

17:35 Fontwell

Eventful

10st 11lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Dual hurdles winner over 2m on soft/good in 2022 but has lost her way, including at Taunton last month on her return from another lengthy absence; others look stronger.

14/1

5th

7

26th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

17:35 Fontwell

Eventful

10st 11lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Dual hurdles winner over 2m on soft/good in 2022 but has lost her way, including at Taunton last month on her return from another lengthy absence; others look stronger.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £38.70
Straight Forecast £35.73
Tricast £270.55
Trifecta £263.00

Selections

RP Ratings:

Midnight Callisto

The Guardian:

Sorceress Medea

The Times:

At A Pinch

SPOTLIGHT:

Angels Landing

D Express:

Sorceress Medea

The Sun:

Sorceress Medea

Daily Record:

Sorceress Medea

Daily Mail:

At A Pinch

Daily Mirror:

At A Pinch

POSTDATA:

Midnight Callisto

WEST COUNTRY:

Midnight Callisto

Telegraph:

Midnight Callisto

The Star:

Midnight Callisto