March 12 / 15.00 Warwick

15.00

Soft

EBF Mares’ Novices’ Chase (Qualifier For The EBF Mares’ Chase Series) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £8169
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 6 runners
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EBF Mares’ Novices’ Chase (Qualifier For The EBF Mares’ Chase Series) (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 3-2444

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Third in Grade 1 novice hurdle at Aintree (3m, good to soft) last April and ran respectably on chase debut at Kelso (2m7f, good) in October; below par on her three starts since (two over fences) and has something to prove, but she's a strong contender in this line-up if getting back on track.
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10

7th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 5f 142y

Class 4

14:12 Bangor-on-Dee

Haute Estime

11st 6lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Only beaten 4l in this last year when 5lb higher and best run since was her latest when runner-up at Kelso (3m2f); although some 14l off the winner, she was on the back foot after early interference and ran well all things considered; respected.

8/1

10

7th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 5f 142y

Class 4

14:12 Bangor-on-Dee

Haute Estime

11st 6lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Only beaten 4l in this last year when 5lb higher and best run since was her latest when runner-up at Kelso (3m2f); although some 14l off the winner, she was on the back foot after early interference and ran well all things considered; respected.

8/1

3

29th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 39y

Class 4

15:13 Kelso

Haute Estime

11st 8lb

J: Mr Nick Orpwood

T: Lucinda Russell

Placed off 3lb higher in North Wales National at Bangor (3m5f, heavy) in February but has been well beaten on all three starts since, most recently when upped to 4m and fitted with cheekpieces (retained) for Borders National here three weeks ago; needs to turn a corner.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 13-212 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Progressive over hurdles last year and won at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) in January on her chase debut; slightly disappointing here since and has plenty to find on today's terms, but perhaps the good ground didn't suit last time and she could still have more to offer over fences.
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3

29th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 3

16:15 Ludlow

Midnight Mary

11st 5lb

J: Bryony Frost

T: Lucy Wadham

Likeable mare with a consistent profile but her only chase win came off a 12lb lower mark and she's gone up 5lb for performing above herself in the face of a stiff task in a Listed race for mares last time (2m4f; fine at 3m and on soft); possibly flattered by that and opposable off current mark.

7/1

Form: /P-636 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Wide-margin 150-1 win in novice hurdle at Wetherby in December 2020 but she failed to go on from that and following an absence she has failed to threaten on her three starts this winter, the latest back over fences.
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7th

2

2nd Jul 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 61y

Class 4

17:10 Cartmel

Ballycallan Fame

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Nick Kent

Lightly raced and generally disappointing since shock hurdle win on stable debut in 2020 but has dropped a long way down the weights and will appreciate today's ease in grade; may yet turn things around.

12/1

3rd

3

12th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:00 Warwick

Ballycallan Fame

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Nick Kent

Wide-margin 150-1 win in novice hurdle at Wetherby in December 2020 but she failed to go on from that and following an absence she has failed to threaten on her three starts this winter, the latest back over fences.

16/1

6th

1

11th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 214y

Class 4

14:10 Uttoxeter

Ballycallan Fame

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Nick Kent

Lightly raced and has a very mixed record since wide-margin hurdle win in December 2020 but had excuses when pulled up on chasing debut in 2021 and gave good account of herself when third (albeit well held in the end) in Listed hurdle at Sandown (2m4f, soft) last month; not out of this.

14/1

Form: -12121 D

Last run: 206 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Highly progressive last summer when sent over fences, winning three times (2m3f/2m4f, good); concedes weight all round on this first run since last August and there's a question mark regarding the ground, but she won on very soft when trained in France and has leading claims if near her best.
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5th

1

15th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Uttoxeter

La Domaniale

12st 2lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

A dual C&D scorer but she arrives out of sorts and was pulled up in 3m1f handicap at Hereford in December; others appeal more.

7/1

4

21st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 3

13:38 Hereford

La Domaniale

11st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

On a good mark now and her second at Stratford (2m3f, good to soft) this summer confirmed she retains significant ability; however, she was soundly beaten on her latest outing and all of her British wins were gained at around 2m4f on genuine good ground.

16/1

4

21st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 3

13:38 Hereford

La Domaniale

11st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

On a good mark now and her second at Stratford (2m3f, good to soft) this summer confirmed she retains significant ability; however, she was soundly beaten on her latest outing and all of her British wins were gained at around 2m4f on genuine good ground.

16/1

13/2

Form: 342-73 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Two-time hurdle winner (heavy/good to soft) who was a close second over fences here (3m, heavy) last February and is a major player on that form; however, she's hasn't been at the same level on either start this season.
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5th

4

12th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:00 Warwick

Farne

11st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Noel Williams

Two-time hurdle winner (heavy/good to soft) who was a close second over fences here (3m, heavy) last February and is a major player on that form; however, she's hasn't been at the same level on either start this season.

13/2

3rd

1

28th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 3

13:57 Uttoxeter

Farne

11st 10lb

J: James Davies

T: Noel Williams

midfield, went third 7th, ridden when mistake 4 out, weakened before 3 out

100/30

7th

5

22nd Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 199y

Class 3

13:40 Ffos Las

Farne

10st 5lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Noel Williams

Dual hurdle winner who seemed to get the hang of chasing at the third attempt, going close in mares' race at Warwick (3m, heavy) in February; returns from ten-month absence in a stronger contest but the drop back in trip won't be a problem.

8/1

Form: -P3292

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
0-5 over fences and she would be better off at the weights with all of these if this was a handicap; however, she's produced some fair performances for her top yard this season and has much less to prove regarding current form than a few of today's opponents; not ruled out.
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5th

7

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 164y

Class 2

14:25 Plumpton

Walk In Clover

10st 12lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: Dan Skelton

Headstrong mare who settled okay in the first-time hood at Ascot last week (2m1f, good) but found nothing significant for pressure once the chips were down; has the form to feature but she's not one to rely on.

12/1

5th

7

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 164y

Class 2

14:25 Plumpton

Walk In Clover

10st 12lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: Dan Skelton

Headstrong mare who settled okay in the first-time hood at Ascot last week (2m1f, good) but found nothing significant for pressure once the chips were down; has the form to feature but she's not one to rely on.

12/1

4th

5

24th Mar 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Walk In Clover

10st 12lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

took keen hold, held up in rear, went third before 4 out

13/2

Non-runners

Walk In Clover

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £14.53

Selections

TOPSPEED:

La Domaniale

RP Ratings:

Haute Estime

SPOTLIGHT:

Midnight Mary

The Times:

Farne

POSTDATA:

Haute Estime

The Star:

Haute Estime

WEST COUNTRY:

La Domaniale

Daily Mirror:

La Domaniale

The Sun:

La Domaniale

Telegraph:

Midnight Mary

Daily Record:

Midnight Mary

D Express:

Farne