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Join Hot To Trot Racing EBF Mares’ Open National Hunt Flat Race (Cat 1 Elim’) (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £2178.4
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Join Hot To Trot Racing EBF Mares’ Open National Hunt Flat Race (Cat 1 Elim’) (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.20
  • Place: £1.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam useful bumper/2m-2m7f hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to 2m-2m2f hurdle/useful chase winner Coolgreaney; yard won this in 2018 and 2021 and she needs a close look on debut.
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6th

3

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:01 Taunton

Baby Sage

11st 10lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Bumper/hurdle winner; reportedly bled from the nose when pulled up on chase debut at Huntingdon (2m7f, good to soft) in November but was a well-held fifth on her return visit the following month; still early days in this sphere but she needs a transformation with cheekpieces added.

14/1

6th

3

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 3

16:15 Ludlow

Baby Sage

11st 12lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Five starts over hurdles, taking her form to another level when she won 11-race at Exeter (extended 2m5f, soft) two months ago in her second handicap; carried her head awkwardly before run-in and has gone up 6lb but she may well have more to give.

3/1

OUR TIP

16/1

  • Place: £6.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-sister to bumper/2m4f-2m5f hurdle winner Myplaceatmidnight; dam bumper/2m hurdle winner; yard had 32% strike-rate in bumpers last season and she needs watching in market on debut.
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4th

2

8th May 2024

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

20:10 Fontwell

Charmians Place

11st 11lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Neil King

Showed clear promise in bumpers but she's been well held in her completed starts over hurdles, including when a 21l third on handicap debut at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) last month; had wind surgery since but she needs improvement after a short break.

8/1

4th

2

8th May 2024

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

20:10 Fontwell

Charmians Place

11st 11lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Neil King

Showed clear promise in bumpers but she's been well held in her completed starts over hurdles, including when a 21l third on handicap debut at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) last month; had wind surgery since but she needs improvement after a short break.

8/1

3rd

3

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

14:10 Huntingdon

Charmians Place

11st 9lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Neil King

raced in second, not fluent 2nd

6/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fell in her first two Irish points but she won the third one in November before being bought for £110,000 the following month; out of an unraced half-sister to a bumper winner and she looks interesting on rules debut.
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3rd

4

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

16:50 Punchestown

Only By Night

11st 3lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Last year's Arkle runner-up is 4-8 over fences; won a Naas Grade 3 on her seasonal return in November; disappointed in a Grade 1 at Leopardstown a month later but back on song when chasing Dinoblue home in the Mares' Chase at Cheltenham; big player again here.

9/4

2nd

4

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Only By Night

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Runner-up in the Arkle here (2m, good to soft) 12 months ago and returned from a break with a game win Grade 3 against males at Naas (2m, soft) in November; unproven at today's trip and well beaten in Grade 1 against males at Leopardstown (2m1f, yielding) in December, but was badly hampered at the second fence; has an each-way shout if seeing out the distance.

7/1

2nd

6

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

17:25 Punchestown

Only By Night

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Progressive mare whose record of 3-4 since switched to chasing features wins in Cork Grade 2 and Exeter Listed event, both against her own sex; belied her 25-1 odds with excellent second in dramatic Arkle most recently, edging ahead and looking the likely winner on the run-in only to be collared by the fast-finishing winner close home; had Majborough behind on that occasion but she might be reliant on the Mullins runner to falter in the jumping department again.

3/1

Form:

Last run: 115 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
55,000euros 3yo; well backed into 17-2 for a C&D event (good to soft) in November but she couldn't get involved before finishing a well-held 11th of 16; should know more this time but plenty of improvement is needed.
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3rd

1

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

17:30 Taunton

Lady Caro

12st 0lb

J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker

T: Emma Lavelle

2-16 in handicaps, raised to 3m here (good) for last three outings; ridden by Cameron Johnstone-Baker last month on last two starts, runner-up before winning easily with a career best four weeks ago (Miss Tiara third); 8lb higher today but needs plenty of respect.

7/4

1st

3

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

14:45 Taunton

Lady Caro

11st 11lb

J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker

T: Emma Lavelle

Sole win (from 22 races) in March 2025; nearly all minor honours this term, runner-up under Cameron Johnstone-Baker over C&D (good) last time; strong each-way claims again.

9/4

2nd

6

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

16:10 Taunton

Lady Caro

11st 4lb

J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker

T: Emma Lavelle

Yet to score this season but she comes here in decent nick, fourth of nine over C&D in December; mark is easing so she has possibilities after a break.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 3m point/chase winner, half-sister to bumper/jumps (2m4f/3m) winner Finney and useful Irish bumper winner Our Matti; dam unraced daughter of a smart French hurdler; interesting newcomer for top yard.
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7

25th Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

14:35 Huntingdon

Most Agreeable

11st 3lb

J: James Best

T: Caroline Fryer

towards rear, lost touch 7th, pulled up before 2 out

66/1

Form: 887

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner but she's been well held at big prices in three bumpers this winter.
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5th

9

24th May 2024

Good

3m 4f 165y

19:35 Downpatrick

Shiroccosmagicgem

11st 7lb

J: Mr J C Barry

T: Edward F Power

Three-time winner in points only started under Rules at Easter; won narrowly at Tramore when fitted with first-time headgear and then much better form when fine third to the vastly experienced Early Doors at Killarney (2m7f); scope to improve further but this trip will test her stamina.

8/1

5th

9

24th May 2024

Good

3m 4f 165y

19:35 Downpatrick

Shiroccosmagicgem

11st 7lb

J: Mr J C Barry

T: Edward F Power

Three-time winner in points only started under Rules at Easter; won narrowly at Tramore when fitted with first-time headgear and then much better form when fine third to the vastly experienced Early Doors at Killarney (2m7f); scope to improve further but this trip will test her stamina.

8/1

3rd

13

13th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

19:45 Killarney

Shiroccosmagicgem

11st 4lb

J: Mr J C Barry

T: Edward F Power

didn't always jump with fluency, held up in rear, good headway after 4 out

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
£16,000 half-sister to 2m3f-2m7f hurdle winner Makin'yourmindup; dam fourth twice around 12.5f in France, half-sister to two winners; has fair target to aim at on debut and yard is 0-16 in bumpers this season.
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4th

3

18th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

13:52 Bangor-on-Dee

Subtle Fortune

11st 13lb

J: Mr Darren Andrews

T: Mel Rowley

Rules wins (including one chase) came on soft or heavy but it was good ground when close up behind Streamsforth Lad over C&D last month; good chance.

8/1

3rd

3

31st Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

16:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Subtle Fortune

11st 12lb

J: Mr Darren Andrews

T: Mel Rowley

Her hurdle win was on soft and the chase win at Hereford two runs back on heavy; had luck on her side that day and was then beaten 10l off this mark at Leicester (good to soft); however, at least she's a recent winner and did win a point on good ground.

8/1

4th

3

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

15:30 Leicester

Subtle Fortune

11st 8lb

J: Mr Darren Andrews

T: Mel Rowley

2m6f soft-ground mares' novice hurdle winner at Uttoxeter in December 2024; struggled in a couple of handicap hurdles back from almost a year out, but made a winning chase debut, ridden by Darren Andrews, when left clear at Hereford (3m1f, heavy) last month; may have been lucky but respected off 2lb higher.

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to 2m hurdle winner Lady Chuffnell; dam 2m4f hurdle winner, closely related to bumper/high-class 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Oscar Whisky; yard 2-10 in bumpers this term and market should guide on debut.
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3rd

4

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:45 Wincanton

Time In The Sun

11st 11lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Has failed to complete in her two previous handicaps but the latest was at Ascot (2m3f, good; 28-1) and she was second in a 2m5f novice here earlier this year; wouldn't be too dismissive.

14/1

3rd

4

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:45 Wincanton

Time In The Sun

11st 11lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Has failed to complete in her two previous handicaps but the latest was at Ascot (2m3f, good; 28-1) and she was second in a 2m5f novice here earlier this year; wouldn't be too dismissive.

14/1

6

2nd Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 58y

Class 4

12:55 Ascot

Time In The Sun

11st 4lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Henry Daly

always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out

14/1

Form: 4

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has some bumper winners on her dam's side but she made a low-key start when a remote fourth of six over C&D (7-1) last month; that was in mud but she needs to leave that form miles behind on this switch to quicker ground.
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9th

4

24th Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Warwick

Crazy Mary

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

Has some bumper winners on her dam's side but she made a low-key start when a remote fourth of six over C&D (7-1) last month; that was in mud but she needs to leave that form miles behind on this switch to quicker ground.

25/1

4th

3

14th Jan 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Warwick

Crazy Mary

11st 1lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

Fourth foal; dam placed 2m3f hurdle, half-sister to bumper winner Teffia Native, 3m hurdle winner Playboy Luke and bumper/2m3f hurdle/2m6f chase winner Sunrise Lady; trainer 15-97 in bumpers the last five seasons, which is more than respectable.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eighth foal; half-sister to a 2m4f hurdle winner; dam bumper winner/well beaten hurdles, half-sister to bumper/2m6f-4m1f hurdle/smart chase winner Sams Adventure and bumper/2m4f-2m5f jumps winner Kayf Adventure; yard is in decent form and market should reveal expectations on debut.
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4th

3

8th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

19:35 Stratford

Twyfords Diamond

11st 6lb

J: David Noonan

T: Max Young

Placed over hurdles for Ben Pauling last year but ultimately became disappointing for him; changed hands after 40l defeat in first-time blinkers in March; goes without headgear on this stable/chase debut.

16/1

4th

3

8th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

19:35 Stratford

Twyfords Diamond

11st 6lb

J: David Noonan

T: Max Young

Placed over hurdles for Ben Pauling last year but ultimately became disappointing for him; changed hands after 40l defeat in first-time blinkers in March; goes without headgear on this stable/chase debut.

16/1

6th

5

26th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:07 Hereford

Twyfords Diamond

11st 4lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Better efforts have been on soft ground and if the rain stays away this will be only her second start on a sound surface; each-way player based on her best form but needs to be much better than her last two starts; tongue-tie removed and blinkers now go on.

7/1

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 83 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to four winners including smart bumper performer Get In The Queue; 3-1 favourite for a fillies' junior bumper at Wetherby (1m4f, soft) in December and she stayed on well to finish runner-up; that was a promising start and she's a key player on this step up in trip.
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9th

1

(1)

14th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Amarbelles Dream

9st 13lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Fergal O’Brien

slowly into stride, midfield, weakened from over 2f out

100/1

11

6th May 2023

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:40 Uttoxeter

Amarbelles Dream

10st 7lb

J: Connor Brace

T: Fergal O’Brien

Runner-up on bumper debut at Wetherby (1m4f, soft) in December but her next two bumper runs were very disappointing and it's hard to know what to expect from her on today's hurdling debut.

16/1

9th

9

31st Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Wetherby

Amarbelles Dream

10st 4lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Tailed off at Warwick (2m, good) last month which is disconcerting, but she was previously runner-up here (1m4f, soft) and holds leading claims if rediscovering that form today in a first-time tongue-tie.

15/2

Form: 7

Last run: 82 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
12-1, never involved when seventh of eight at Huntingdon (2m, good; 12-1) on her debut in November; this was a in a mares' Listed event but she recorded an RPR of 86 and needs a transformation on her second start.
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12th

6

24th Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Warwick

Miss Chawner

11st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Joe Tizzard

12-1, never involved when seventh of eight at Huntingdon (2m, good; 12-1) on her debut in November; this was a in a mares' Listed event but she recorded an RPR of 86 and needs a transformation on her second start.

16/1

8

27th Jan 2023

Frozen

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

16:10 Huntingdon

Miss Chawner

11st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

7th

7

4th Dec 2022

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 1

15:25 Huntingdon

Miss Chawner

11st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Second foal; dam 1m2f winner (RPR 73), half-sister to several winners at up to 1m including fairly useful Mystical Man (6f 2yo/7.5f); top stable has a surprisingly poor strike-rate in bumpers.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam very useful 2m2f-2m6f hurdle/chase winner, sister to useful 2m1f-2m3f chase winner Easter Meteor; yard has had a debut bumper winner (well backed) this season and market should guide.
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8th

2

18th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 113y

Class 5

14:40 Leicester

Cotoneaster

11st 12lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Ryan Potter

took keen hold, led, hit 3rd, joined 3 out, headed before 2 out, soon weakened

14/1

8th

2

18th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 113y

Class 5

14:40 Leicester

Cotoneaster

11st 12lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Ryan Potter

took keen hold, led, hit 3rd, joined 3 out, headed before 2 out, soon weakened

14/1

10

29th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 5

14:00 Chepstow

Cotoneaster

11st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Ryan Potter

Belied 50-1 odds when second to dual subsequent winner on stable/handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in July and had excuse when pulled up last month (irregular heartbeat); can make presence felt if all is well here.

9/1

Non-runners

Cotoneaster

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £67.20
Straight Forecast £65.26
Trifecta £413.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Amarbelle's Dream

Telegraph:

Baby Sage

WEST COUNTRY:

Only By Night

The Guardian:

Twyford's Diamond

Daily Mail:

Baby Sage

RP Ratings:

Amarbelle's Dream

POSTDATA:

Amarbelle's Dream

The Times:

Amarbelle's Dream

D Express:

Amarbelle's Dream

Daily Mirror:

Amarbelle's Dream

Daily Record:

Amarbelle's Dream

The Star:

Only By Night