March 03 / 14.35 Doncaster

14.35

Good

Virgin Bet Best Odds Daily Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4330.42
  • 2m 0f 128y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Virgin Bet Best Odds Daily Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £10.50
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 210-14 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won at Newcastle (2m, good) last February and was back on the scoresheet at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) in January; beaten just over 3l when fair fourth of seven at Newcastle (2m, soft) since and might not be far away.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

26th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:45 Sedgefield

Ravenscar

10st 11lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Soft-ground C&D winner just over a year ago and added to her tally at Doncaster (2m, good) last March; not firing on all cylinders this season, though, and needs a good boost from the first-time cheekpieces today.

14/1

6th

4

10th Jan 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 4

14:35 Doncaster

Ravenscar

11st 8lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

towards rear

7/1

3rd

3

17th Dec 2023

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:00 Southwell

Ravenscar

11st 3lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Philip Kirby

Two hurdle wins at about 2m1f this year (soft and good ground), lifting her level at Doncaster in March; had some relatively quiet runs since but looked on the way back at Newcastle recently, is on winning mark and Harry Cobden up for the first time; yard won this in 2020.

7/2

6/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 32 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Fairly promising performances when placed on first two hurdle starts (2m/1m7f, good), even though she was turned over at 8-11 at Catterick last time; has potential off her opening mark in view of her Flat ability and she receives a handy 4yo allowance; firmly in calculations.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 2

15:30 Warwick

Pretending

11st 4lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Third to Greyval 12 months ago off the same mark; hadn't been at her best this season but came good at Market Rasen (2m4f, soft) and clearly capable of having some say in the outcome.

6/1

1st

6

17th Feb 2026

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

15:02 Market Rasen

Pretending

11st 8lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Exposed mare who hasn't been quite at her best this season, but is on a good mark (3lb lower than for last win); has an each-way chance.

14/1

4th

5

26th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 3

14:50 Plumpton

Pretending

11st 3lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Rather hit and miss since her last win (2m4f, good to soft) in October 2024 and she was pulled up at Fakenham eight days ago; back on her last winning mark but has a bit to prove at present.

12/1

OUR TIP

11/2

Form: 4/3-14 CD BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
C&D maiden hurdle winner who scored in a handicap at Market Rasen (2m2f, good to soft) on Boxing Day and again ran well when a close fourth of seven here (2m3f, good) last time; every chance she'll be thereabouts.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

16th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Gilbertina

11st 3lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Nick Kent

Claims on March's Newcastle third (2m4f, good to soft), but cosmetically respectable form figures this year disguise one or two heavy defeats, this trip as much the issue as her jumping left at Fakenham latest.

12/1

4th

2

13th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 38y

Class 5

15:10 Fakenham

Gilbertina

11st 13lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Nick Kent

Slightly disappointing at Southwell 12 days ago and now 0-6 over fences but her close third at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) was a pretty good effort and she has possibilities here if stamina holds out on first venture beyond about 2m5f.

6/1

4th

6

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:00 Southwell

Gilbertina

11st 2lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Nick Kent

Yet to win over fences but has performed with credit when reaching the frame on her last two starts, latterly third of eight over 2m4f at Newcastle (good to soft) four weeks ago.

13/2

Form: 23-4P2 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Good-ground bumper winner who returned to form at Southwell (2m, good) last month when back on a sound surface, finishing a 1l second to At A Pinch; perhaps the first-time cheekpieces will eke out something extra from this lightly raced 6yo and she's one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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: P06

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Big step in the right direction when 14l sixth of 11 at 250-1 in a mares' novice at Wetherby (2m, good to soft) last month; however, this modest Flat performer isn't obviously well treated for her handicap hurdle debut.
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12

23rd Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

14:50 Doncaster

Rhyme Scheme

10st 7lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Peter Winks

Her two Flat wins came in 2021 and she's 0-15 over hurdles; tailed on AW in November following an absence and is probably best watched.

100/1

3

2nd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Wetherby

Rhyme Scheme

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Peter Winks

Has been operating off lowly marks in handicaps and is yet to win one; it would be a huge shock if she wins this.

200/1

3

2nd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Wetherby

Rhyme Scheme

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Peter Winks

Has been operating off lowly marks in handicaps and is yet to win one; it would be a huge shock if she wins this.

200/1

Form: 16-41 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Won on hurdle debut at Huntingdon (2m, soft) last February and back to winning ways at Southwell (2m, good) last month in her second handicap hurdle, beating Minelladestination by 1l; respected up 4lb.
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Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 5/4-52

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
She's a 22-race maiden and it was just a weak selling handicap in which she was a 1l runner-up at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) on Boxing Day; however, it was still an encouraging run on just her second start for this trainer, and she could have more to offer for the yard; not ruled out.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

3rd Mar 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

14:35 Doncaster

Emma Lamb

11st 10lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

She's a 22-race maiden and it was just a weak selling handicap in which she was a 1l runner-up at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) on Boxing Day; however, it was still an encouraging run on just her second start for this trainer, and she could have more to offer for the yard; not ruled out.

15/2

2nd

5

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

11:55 Market Rasen

Emma Lamb

11st 3lb

J: Lewis Dobb

T: L J Morgan

in touch with leaders

11/2

5th

2

27th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Emma Lamb

11st 13lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

Still a maiden and lacks recent match practice having been absent since June 2021; sold out of Richard Newland's stable for £6,000 two months later; market instructive on belated reappearance.

9/4

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Payout
Exacta £24.80
Straight Forecast £20.26
Trifecta £97.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pretending

Telegraph:

At A Pinch

Daily Mail:

Minelladestination

The Guardian:

Emma Lamb

RP Ratings:

Pretending

POSTDATA:

Pretending

The Times:

Pretending

Daily Mirror:

Pretending

The Sun:

Pretending

The Star:

Pretending

D Express:

At A Pinch

Daily Record:

At A Pinch