February 11 / 14.05 Warwick

14.05

Good

Virgin Bet Best Odds Daily Warwick Mares’ Hurdle (Listed Race) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £17085
  • 2m 5f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 6 runners
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Virgin Bet Best Odds Daily Warwick Mares’ Hurdle (Listed Race) (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 111-U3 C

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Others have stronger form but she won a Listed mares' novice at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) last April and was a good third of 15 in a handicap against males at Kempton (2m5f, soft) on Boxing Day; this lightly raced 6yo could have more to offer for her top trainer and no surprise to see a big run.
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10

12th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 3f 200y

Class 1

16:10 Cheltenham

Theatre Glory

11st 5lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

pressed leaders

100/1

5th

4

28th Jan 2024

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 1

14:35 Doncaster

Theatre Glory

11st 6lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nicky Henderson

Useful at up to 2m5f and has Graded form; running respectably when final-flight faller in Cheltenham handicap most recently; some of her relatives have 3m form and she shapes accordingly; interesting upped in distance.

11/2

0

1

16th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

15:35 Cheltenham

Theatre Glory

12st 0lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Won here in April 2022 and creditable sixth of nine when 50-1 in the Grade 1 Mares' Hurdle here (2m4f, soft) this March; not disgraced on Ascot reappearance, despite being only third of five as favourite, but might not be well enough handicapped to win this.

5/1

Form: P8-135 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 141

Form & Verdict
There's a question mark regarding the forecast good ground and also her current form, although 3m on soft ground the last twice has stretched her; won this in 2021 and has landed three Grade 2/Listed prizes since, the latest last October (good to soft); could go well now back down in trip.
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0

2

21st Dec 2023

Soft

2m 2f 111y

Class 3

14:25 Exeter

Molly Ollys Wishes

11st 11lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Has got herself well handicapped and, after running well for a long way on her return at Chepstow, she found only one too good in the new cheekpieces at Wetherby (2m3f); getting away from heavy ground (both runs this season) won't do her any harm; solid chance.

4/1

2nd

1

18th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

13:19 Wetherby

Molly Ollys Wishes

12st 1lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

in touch with leaders

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3F2-68 CD

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 142

Form & Verdict
Won this in 2020 and was third last year; now ten and arrives with something to prove having struggled on her final two starts last year, but she's been a highly admirable mare over her career and is respected on form as recent as last April, when second in a Grade 2 at Sandown (2m5f, good).
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3rd

1

11th Feb 2023

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Warwick

Indefatigable

11st 8lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: Paul Webber

led before 2 out, pressed leader when headed 2nd, lost two places 6th, ridden after 8th, went third before 2 out, stayed on but no match for first two

20/1

5

4th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 98y

Class 1

14:55 Sandown

Indefatigable

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Paul Webber

An admirable mare over many seasons but she has failed to beat a rival in her two runs this term and looked badly out of sorts last time.

33/1

Form: 111-70

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Progressive over hurdles last spring and she won two in a row on the Flat in the autumn; soft ground may not have suited at Cheltenham a fortnight ago but she has plenty to find in this field even if back to her best.
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11th

4

(1)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:45 Newmarket (July)

Malakahna

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Ian Williams

Came good on Flat last autumn with 2m wins at Ascot (good) and Newmarket (good to soft); more to prove on soft, as her latest start (heavy defeat at Ascot) confirms but she was in good form going into that; usual cheekpieces are replaced by a visor.

10/1

6th

7

(9)

28th Jul 2023

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 3

14:25 Ascot

Malakahna

9st 11lb

J: William Buick

T: Ian Williams

Came good on Flat last autumn with 2m wins here (good) and at Newmarket (good to soft; more to prove on soft); seconds this month at Chester and York confirm she's a big player if the ground is okay.

6/1

2nd

3

(8)

15th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:55 York

Malakahna

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ian Williams

slightly awkward start, towards rear on outer, pushed along briefly halfway

6/1

Form: P473-3

Last run: 99 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Won a Grade 1 mares' novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (2m4f, yielding) in April 2021 but she's been unable to reproduce that performance subsequently and others are preferred.
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5th

6

11th Feb 2023

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Warwick

Skyace

11st 2lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: John Joseph Hanlon

in touch with leaders, pushed along and detached from 5th, lost touch from 7th, tailed off

25/1

4

8th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

12:50 Naas

Skyace

11st 7lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Enjoyed a stellar 2020-21 season with five wins, including a Grade 1 at Fairyhouse; unable to scale similar heights last season and ran as if she needed the run when last of three in a mares' chase at Fontwell in November; should come on an awful lot for the run and the experience and might not be far away.

4/1

3rd

3

4th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 3

13:30 Fontwell

Skyace

11st 2lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Fourth at the 2021 Cheltenham Festival (Grade 2 mares' novice hurdle) prior to winning a Grade 1 at Fairyhouse (2m4f); failed to shine last season and absent since finishing lame (third) in a Listed event at Sandown in January; lacks the chasing experience and fitness edge of main rival.

13/8

Form: 112-11 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 147

Form & Verdict
Made it eight wins from her nine starts (including the Grade 2 mares' novice at last season's Cheltenham Festival) when an easy Listed scorer over 2m4f at Sandown five weeks ago; unraced on good ground (has won on good to soft); leading claims if handling the conditions.
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5th

7

12th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 3f 200y

Class 1

16:10 Cheltenham

Love Envoi

11st 5lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Harry Fry

towards rear

12/1

2nd

5

27th Jan 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

15:00 Cheltenham

Love Envoi

11st 1lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Harry Fry

Raced mainly on soft/heavy (withdrawn due to good ground once); smart mare whose record is 8-12 and who performed very well (first/second) at the last two Cheltenham Festivals; may be back on song with Sandown reappearance under her belt; has the best chance at the weights.

3/1

2nd

5

9th Dec 2023

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 1

13:15 Sandown

Love Envoi

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Harry Fry

Picked up a stress fracture at Punchestown (soundly beaten) when last seen but has made a full recovery; has a solid/progressive record (at 2m-2m5f) otherwise and career record is 8-11; ran well behind Honeysuckle in a strong Mares' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival (soft) two starts ago; 3-3 at Sandown, including a win on this card last year; remains of major interest.

13/2

Non-runners

Love Envoi, West Balboa

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Payout
Straight Forecast £2.38

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Love Envoi

LAMBOURN:

Theatre Glory

TOPSPEED:

Molly Ollys Wishes

D Express:

Theatre Glory

RP Ratings:

Love Envoi

POSTDATA:

Love Envoi

WEST COUNTRY:

Love Envoi

The Times:

Love Envoi

Telegraph:

Love Envoi

The Guardian:

Love Envoi

Daily Mirror:

Love Envoi

The Sun:

Love Envoi

The Star:

Love Envoi

Daily Record:

Love Envoi

Daily Mail:

Molly Ollys Wishes