February 21 / 14.45 Market Rasen

14.45

Good

Premier League Offers At Rhino.bet EBF Mares’ ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £6535.2
  • 2m 0f 125y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Premier League Offers At Rhino.bet EBF Mares’ ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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Evs (Won)

  • Win: £1.44
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 15-11 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Fifth in last year's Grade 2 Aintree mares' bumper; unbeaten and improving over hurdles, winning at both Uttoxeter (2m, soft) and easily under a penalty when upped in trip at Huntingdon (2m4f, good to soft) last month; back in trip here and conceding weight to the field but should prove tough to beat.
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6th

14

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Kateira

11st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

First two runs (November) were her best from this season and she didn't shine back in handicaps on last two outings; however, her 2m4f win in a big-field handicap at 2024 Aintree festival should not be forgotten and she also ran well in Graded/Listed contests for most of last term; needs a close look, particularly given Dan Skelton's fine record in handicap hurdles at this meeting.

7/1

9th

1

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 63y

Class 2

14:25 Ascot

Kateira

12st 0lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Dan Skelton

Useful mare (dual Listed scorer) but last two efforts, latest back at handicap level, suggest she's unlikely to defy top weight in this warm field.

25/1

8th

1

31st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 2

13:43 Musselburgh

Kateira

12st 0lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

There's a suspicion she's on a tough mark and that a longer trip is preferable; however, she won at Aintree's Grand National meeting in 2024 on the last occasion she tackled a handicap (2m4f, soft) and she's won two Listed races since; this classy mare is not ruled out.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 125

Last run: 77 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fontwell bumper winner (good) on debut last May; beat all but the 10l winner on her hurdling debut at Plumpton (2m, good) last October; weakened out of it latest when upped in trip at Fontwell (2m3f, good); has since left Joe Tizzard and has a bit to prove on debut for this trainer.
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5th

2

9th Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Ludlow

Shelikesthelights

11st 9lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Ended last season on a low note but ran big race in defeat at Worcester (2m, good) in August, after a break, and is still on a workable mark after a 2lb nudge; handles good to soft ground but may not want it soft.

4/1

2nd

8

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Worcester

Shelikesthelights

11st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won a maiden and a Southwell novice handicap last spring (2m, good/good to soft); hasn't run as well since and was pulled up on first run after a wind op in a mares' final at Cheltenham last time (2m4f, good; reportedly never travelling); bit to prove back from a break.

16/1

Form: 42U

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in an Irish point; went close on her hurdles debut at Wincanton (1m7f, good) last November; travelling best when unseating two out back there (good to soft) on Boxing Day; has the potential to do better; each-way player.
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7th

2

29th Nov 2023

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

12:50 Hereford

Passionate Pursuit

11st 13lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Went close on her hurdling debut at Wincanton (1m7f, good) last November but she's had only three runs since and has been well held in a novice and handicap in last two starts; still very lightly raced but she needs to get back on track at this new trip; cheekpieces added.

9/1

7th

8

26th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

17:41 Ludlow

Passionate Pursuit

11st 5lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Unexposed mare who went close in Wincanton maiden (1m7f, good) on hurdling debut last November and was running a big race before coming to grief over that C&D on Boxing Day; didn't fire on latest outing in February but probably still has potential.

12/1

14

25th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 1

14:40 Newbury

Passionate Pursuit

11st 2lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Unlucky at Wincanton on Boxing Day (going best when unseating rider two out) but was only a modest third on latest start, which isn't ideal going into this warmer race; now 0-5.

20/1

Form: 45

Last run: 116 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Looked green on debut at Warwick (2m, good) when she did well to stay on for fourth; didn't build on that when left in the lead on the home turn at Uttoxeter (2m, good) latest; returns from a break here needing some improvement to figure.
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10

24th Sep 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:05 Warwick

Valentine Getaway

10st 11lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Ran well in defeat behind a progressive mare at Huntingdon (3m1f, good) in May but her form has dipped in the meantime and she's now 0-13 over hurdles.

12/1

8th

6

1st Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Worcester

Valentine Getaway

11st 3lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

in touch with leaders

16/1

7th

12

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Worcester

Valentine Getaway

11st 1lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Fell heavily mid-race on latest outing and now 0-11 over hurdles but was second to a big improver at Huntingdon (3m1f, good) two starts ago and is a contender if judged on that performance.

7/1

Form: 1-4 D

Last run: 112 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debut bumper winner at Southwell (2m, good; readily) last April; bettered that when fourth under a penalty on her reappearance at Warwick last November (good to soft); dam a point-winning half-sister to smart 2m hurdle winner Amaretto Rose; interesting hurdling newcomer.
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2nd

1

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

17:10 Newton Abbot

Stowaway Jess

12st 0lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Easily won 2m2f mares' maiden hurdle at Market Rasen a year ago but well behind the winner in both starts since and looked to have her stamina stretched when upped to this trip at Fontwell on latest start in May.

11/2

3rd

4

26th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

15:50 Fontwell

Stowaway Jess

11st 7lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Easily landed a mares' maiden hurdle at Market Rasen (2m3f, good) a year ago but has finished well behind the winner in both starts since, including on her Southwell reappearance (2m4f, good) last month; probably needs to resume her progress up in trip on handicap debut.

7/1

3rd

4

26th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

15:50 Fontwell

Stowaway Jess

11st 7lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

jumped right on occasions, held up in rear, not fluent 3rd, headway 8th, went second 3 out, no chance with winner when hit 2 out, weakening when mistake last, soon lost second

7/1

Form: -13213 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Formerly trained by Jessica Harrington; won a Southwell bumper (good) on debut for this trainer, last May; won a Ffos Las mares' novices' contest (2m, heavy) last month, on her third hurdles start; respectable effort at Leicester (1m7f, soft) on her handicap debut latest; each-way claims.
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4

11th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell

Mrs Grimley

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Sam Allwood

Became disappointing for Ben Pauling last season and, following a wind op, made low-key stable debut last month; needs to have taken significant benefit from that recent outing.

16/1

5th

3

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

19:25 Uttoxeter

Mrs Grimley

11st 8lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Sam Allwood

Won heavy-ground novice hurdle for Ben Pauling in early part of 2023 but became very disappointing for that stable last season; needs combination of wind op and change of scenary to prompt a revival.

14/1

5th

3

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

19:25 Uttoxeter

Mrs Grimley

11st 8lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Sam Allwood

Won heavy-ground novice hurdle for Ben Pauling in early part of 2023 but became very disappointing for that stable last season; needs combination of wind op and change of scenary to prompt a revival.

14/1

Form: 73-43

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
0-4 but has shown some ability on both hurdles starts, coming closest last time when under 6l third at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft), with a change of tactics to race prominently; more needed but has each-way claims.
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3

14th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

15:45 Fontwell

Sweet Magic

11st 11lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Alastair Ralph

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

2nd

3

20th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:05 Warwick

Sweet Magic

11st 6lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Alastair Ralph

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

4th

1

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:27 Southwell

Sweet Magic

12st 0lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alastair Ralph

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

Non-runners

Sweet Magic

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Payout
Exacta £5.50
Straight Forecast £5.14
Trifecta £20.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kateira

The Times:

Passionate Pursuit

WEST COUNTRY:

Mrs Grimley

The Star:

Passionate Pursuit

RP Ratings:

Kateira

TOPSPEED:

Kateira

POSTDATA:

Kateira

Telegraph:

Kateira

The Guardian:

Kateira

Daily Mail:

Kateira

D Express:

Kateira

Daily Mirror:

Kateira

Daily Record:

Kateira