March 11 / 14.10 Ayr

14.10

Good

Virgin Bet Daily Money Back Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Go North Lady Buttons Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 2m 5f 91y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Virgin Bet Daily Money Back Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Go North Lady Buttons Series Qualifier)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.90
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 745245

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 8lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Had been chasing before finishing a close second at Kelso (2m2f, good) in September; subsequently had a break and has been a bit short of her best in two runs since; feasibly treated if returning to form.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

17:15 Hexham

Animore

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Hugh Burns

in touch with leaders

25/1

5

25th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

15:38 Perth

Animore

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Hugh Burns

Returned from long absence with two heavy defeats for new stable this summer but last month's fourth at Cartmel (2m5f, soft; first-time tongue-tie) was more encouraging; she needs to build on that performance here but has the services of Brian Hughes again.

12/1

4th

5

24th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:35 Cartmel

Animore

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Hugh Burns

held up in rear, headway after 2nd, went third after 6th, hit 2 out (usual 3 out), weakened gradually run-in

25/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 349

Last run: 75 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Handicap debut when tailed-off ninth at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in December; hood worn on last two starts removed and tongue tie goes on; lightly raced and should do better but plenty to prove for now.
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1st

1

28th May 2023

Good To Firm

2m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:40 Kelso

Rockonsoph

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Rose Dobbin

held up in last

11/10

11th

6

16th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:15 Newcastle

Rockonsoph

11st 7lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Rose Dobbin

0-5 over hurdles but was second (albeit no match for winner) off 6lb higher at Ayr (2m5f, good) in March and her eased-down Irish point win in 2021 bodes well for her chasing prospects; not sure to benefit from today's drop back in trip but still makes appeal.

12/1

8th

8

26th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:05 Perth

Rockonsoph

10st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Rose Dobbin

took keen hold, disputed lead, led 2nd, headed 2 out, ridden and weakened approaching last

15/2

OUR TIP

Form: 5-4336

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Positive reaction to first-time blinkers when third at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) in January; the headgear didn't seem to work again over the same C&D last time but connections persist and the step back up in trip should be in her favour.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

19

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Nora The Xplorer

11st 9lb

T: M Mullineaux

Peak hurdles rating would give her a chance if she could translate it to the Flat; absence to overcome; new yard.

33/1

4th

19

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Nora The Xplorer

11st 9lb

T: M Mullineaux

Peak hurdles rating would give her a chance if she could translate it to the Flat; absence to overcome; new yard.

33/1

9th

5

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

21:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Nora The Xplorer

11st 12lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Well beaten on last month's stable debut; that run came after an 11-month absence, she's on a tempting mark and conditions will be preferable; effective in the reapplied blinkers.

8/1

Form: F-2P70 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Three-time winning hurdler but out of sorts since second at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) last May; sliding down the weights and stable in good form but revival needed from him.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

1st Jan 2024

Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:30 Musselburgh

Aurora Thunder

11st 9lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

held up in rear, headway and in touch with leaders after 8th

8/1

3rd

10

11th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 3

13:50 Ayr

Aurora Thunder

10st 9lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

9yo whose form has gone the wrong way and she needs to produce more than she's managed the last twice; however, she's dropped to a dangerous mark and has plenty of good form at Ayr; not written off.

10/1

Form: 4d-622

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 10lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at around 2m4f on last two starts at Newcastle and Doncaster (good); not obviously well handicapped but usually runs her race so no surprise to see a bold bid.
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3rd

2

9th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

14:25 Huntingdon

Headscarf Lil

11st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

in rear

10/1

3rd

2

9th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

14:25 Huntingdon

Headscarf Lil

11st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

4-23 over hurdles, with all her wins on good ground over shorter; the latest (last May) was her only win since 2021 but she was short-headed at Perth (3m on soft) last September and not disgraced two months ago when back from a 12-week break; capable of being thereabouts.

10/1

5th

7

9th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 4

13:58 Ayr

Headscarf Lil

10st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

Creditable second on soft ground at Perth in September (3m) but all her wins have been on good ground; on fair mark now but probably needs the ground to dry out.

12/1

Form: -51451

Last run: 171 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Put a couple of disappointing runs behind her when winning a 3m handicap at Perth (good) in September; first-time tongue tie worked well that day but it is left off today and she may need this first start since.
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10th

1

24th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 2

13:50 Musselburgh

Catchmeifyoucan

12st 0lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

always towards rear

16/1

6th

1

11th Mar 2023

Good

2m 5f 91y

Class 4

14:10 Ayr

Catchmeifyoucan

12st 0lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Put a couple of disappointing runs behind her when winning a 3m handicap at Perth (good) in September; first-time tongue tie worked well that day but it is left off today and she may need this first start since.

9/2

5th

1

27th Aug 2022

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

15:25 Cartmel

Catchmeifyoucan

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

towards rear, reminder after 5 out, soon dropped to last, beaten 3 out

5/1

Form: -70417 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over hurdles at the fourth attempt when winning a 2m4f novice here (heavy) in January; faded before stamina became an issue in the race won by On We Go over 3m here last time; questions to answer after that display.
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Verdict Starting price

4

11th Mar 2023

Good

2m 5f 91y

Class 4

14:10 Ayr

El Poppochapo

10st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: S R B Crawford

Off the mark over hurdles at the fourth attempt when winning a 2m4f novice here (heavy) in January; faded before stamina became an issue in the race won by On We Go over 3m here last time; questions to answer after that display.

9/1

3

10th Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:20 Ayr

El Poppochapo

11st 7lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: S R B Crawford

Displayed improvement to win over C&D (heavy; first-time cheekpieces) in January, her third start over hurdles, but takes on stronger opposition today and has since been well beaten in a 3m handicap here.

10/1

7th

2

1st Feb 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

14:25 Ayr

El Poppochapo

11st 12lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: S R B Crawford

Stayed on strongly in first-time cheekpieces when off the mark over hurdles here (2m4f mares' novice, heavy) last month; up in trip for the switch to handicap company in the hands of a capable 7lb claimer; one for the shortlist.

7/2

Form: 2115F1 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 13lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Back to form when showing a determined attitude to win under a positive ride over 3m here (soft) last month; 7lb rise makes life tougher but drop back in trip won't be a problem; respected.
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Verdict Starting price

10

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

16:40 Bangor-on-Dee

On We Go

10st 7lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Gillian Boanas

Five-time hurdle winner but not since February 2023; hinted at possible return to form when third at Carlisle (3m1f, good) in April but didn't build on that performance last time; not the percentage call.

25/1

5th

9

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

19:40 Hexham

On We Go

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Gillian Boanas

On long losing run but she showed signs of a revival when third of six at Carlisle (3m1f, good) last month; 4lb out of the weights this time but she could get involved if she can build on that last run.

12/1

5th

9

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

19:40 Hexham

On We Go

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Gillian Boanas

On long losing run but she showed signs of a revival when third of six at Carlisle (3m1f, good) last month; 4lb out of the weights this time but she could get involved if she can build on that last run.

12/1

Form: 2163-3

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced 7yo who was returning from nine months off when decent third of seven at Newcastle (2m1f, soft) in January; should be sharper for the run and return to a longer trip is well worth a go; worth considering.
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7th

2

(1)

5th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bella Bluesky

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders

16/1

7th

2

(1)

5th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bella Bluesky

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders

16/1

5th

4

(2)

10th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Bluesky

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ewan Whillans

raced in last throughout

14/1

Form: 0400

Last run: 109 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Big prices when heavy defeats in four starts over hurdles, the latest on handicap debut at Limerick in November; hard to fancy until showing more.
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6th

12

7th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 193y

18:35 Sligo

Chancer Dancer

11st 1lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Bolted up when losing her maiden tag at the 18th attempt in a handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan last month; 11lb higher but that was a first start in 273 days so there's a chance she'll come on for the run; one to consider.

5/1

1st

16

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 160y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Chancer Dancer

10st 4lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Long-standing maiden; extended hurdles record to 0-17 when last seen at Downpatrick last October; well-handicapped on some of her old form but a revival is needed.

8/1

6th

7

11th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 65y

15:20 Downpatrick

Chancer Dancer

10st 6lb

J: Mr M E McCrory

T: Noel C Kelly

One of three in the race for Noel Kelly; encouraging run over 2m when fourth at Perth last month but failed to back that up at Fairyhouse on Monday; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

14/1

Non-runners

El Poppochapo, On We Go, Bella Bluesky

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Payout
Exacta £27.20
Straight Forecast £25.17
Tricast £96.15
Trifecta £100.40

Selections

Daily Mirror:

Headscarf Lil

Telegraph:

On We Go

TOPSPEED:

Animore

The Guardian:

Nora The Xplorer

SPOTLIGHT:

Bella Bluesky

The Times:

Catchmeifyoucan

RP Ratings:

Aurora Thunder

The Sun:

Headscarf Lil

Daily Record:

Headscarf Lil

Daily Mail:

On We Go

The Star:

On We Go

POSTDATA:

Animore

D Express:

Animore