16.45
SoftYoung Trotters Mares’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4224.8
- 1m 7f 168y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
9/1 (Won)
- Win: £11.00
- Place: £2.40
Form: P18-27 D
Last run: 62 days
W: 11st 9lb
10 yo Mare
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
15th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 2f 25y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
10lb higher than for last year's win in this race but went in again over C&D in December when much too good for a subsequent winner; latest Ayr third also respectable and returning here has to be a bonus. |
9/2 |
|
1st 1 |
15th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 2f 25y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
10lb higher than for last year's win in this race but went in again over C&D in December when much too good for a subsequent winner; latest Ayr third also respectable and returning here has to be a bonus. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 5 |
9th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Won a novice handicap over C&D in 2022 (soft); has since won three more races over hurdles, the last two mares' handicaps over 2m2f at Kelso; went up 8lb for latest win (December); others look better treated. |
8/1 |
7/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 27-925
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
26th Mar 2023 Heavy 2m 1f 0y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
0-12 over hurdles and has become rather disappointing but ran very game race from the front when second under Charlie Maggs at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) last week and will take some passing if in same mood here. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 5 |
18th Mar 2023 Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Maiden after 11 starts but the return to further didn't work out at Bangor last month and better claims on earlier form at this shorter trip, including when second of four at Leicester in December (good to soft), the winner having won both 2m starts since; solid chance. |
7/1 |
11/4
- Place: £1.50
Form: 85P18 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
15th May 2023 Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Inconsistent last season but made winning handicap hurdle debut in January and was creditable second to progressive rival on last month's chasing debut at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft); open to improvement over today's longer trip and a big player if on her mettle again again. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
16th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 149y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
in touch with leaders on outer |
100/30 |
|
8 |
25th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
in touch with leaders |
16/1 |
7/2
Form: 72-252 CD
Last run: 45 days
W: 10st 11lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
23rd Jul 2023 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Another decent run when keeping on for third here last week but she's very frustrating and without a win since a Flat success in 2020 (1-24 over hurdles). |
5/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
16th Jul 2023 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
held up in rear, still plenty to do 2 out, headway approaching last, ran on and went third run-in |
5/1 |
|
4th 6 |
22nd Jun 2023 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Soundly beaten on the Flat this month but finished well to go close at Stratford (2m, good to soft) on latest hurdle start in April and is probably worth another crack at 2m4f; could have a say. |
7/1 |
11/2
Form: 3246
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Close third over hurdles at Wetherby (3m, soft) in January then won over fences at Catterick (3m1f, soft); ran pretty well when 5l third of three in Sedgefield chase (3m2f, good) last time; arrives in good heart and there can be optimism that she'll be fine now back down in trip; possible player. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
19th Mar 2026 Good 3m 2f 59y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Close third over hurdles at Wetherby (3m, soft) in January then made it 3-6 over fences when winning at Catterick (3m1f, soft); has won on good ground; it was a weak race last time but she's unexposed over fences and could still have more to offer in this sphere; respected. |
9/4 |
16/1
Form: 4463-P D
Last run: 75 days
W: 10st 2lb
10 yo Mare
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
1st Apr 2023 Soft 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
held up in rear, headway after 7th, ridden after 2 out, soon weakened, pulled up before last |
20/1 |
|
6th 10 |
18th Mar 2023 Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Plumpton winner three years ago who has been given a chance by the handicapper and although pulled up on return from a layoff in January the return to shorter will suit; not discarded despite being out of the weights. |
16/1 |
9/2
Form: 1-4366 CD
Last run: 6 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
29th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Well held in two chases and one back over hurdles on latest three starts; won at this time last year (in first-time cheekpieces) after a bleak spell so lightning could strike twice as she now sports a visor. |
7/1 |
|
1 |
18th Mar 2023 Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Unknown quantity at present as she had a very stiff task back hurdling last week after two modest chase runs, but she won this off a similar mark in 2022 (soft) in first-time cheekpieces and this headgear switch could suit; worth considering. |
9/2 |
|
6th 3 |
12th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Well beaten over fences the last twice but good ground may not have suited last time and she's not ruled out now back on a slower surface over hurdles, off a mark just 1lb higher than when winning at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) last May on her latest attempt in this sphere. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 6F-90
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
21st May 2023 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Safely held in all three handicap hurdles, albeit she was prominent for a long way at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) on latest outing last month; needs to improve on today's chasing debut but her Irish point second in 2021 bodes well, and she's worth a glance in the betting. |
14/1 |
|
10th 6 |
26th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Soundly beaten on all three starts for new stable this year, the last twice in handicaps (2m-2m4f); considered only if lively in the betting. |
16/1 |
|
2 |
18th Mar 2023 Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Went close in Irish point last winter; has had few chances over hurdles but effort was short-lived on handicap debut at Ffos Las 13 days ago (2m5f, good) and needs much more for the return to 2m. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 660
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 3lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
18th Mar 2023 Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Not yet off the mark but had bits and pieces of Flat form, only just losing out at Ffos Las last August (1m6f, good to soft); modest hurdle form so far but goes handicapping with the chance of improvement. |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: 8-5PPP
Last run: 41 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
18th Mar 2023 Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Big prices and pulled up in both handicaps, over 1m7f at Leicester and 2m3f at Hereford; wind surgery since which may improve matters but has masses to prove as things stand from 3lb out of the weights |
33/1 |
|
8 |
5th Feb 2023 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
25-1 and never really got competitive on handicap debut at Leicester (1m7f, good to soft) in December; moves back up in trip with hood fitted here; major improvement needed. |
25/1 |
40/1
Form: 5P-0P7
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
18th Mar 2023 Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Very low-level form so far and while she should have more chance now handicapping she is so far out of the weights that she can't be considered well treated; now given a go in cheekpieces. |
40/1 |
|
7th 2 |
26th Feb 2023 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Well beaten at huge odds on all three hurdling starts, most recently in 2m3f course maiden three weeks ago. |
100/1 |
|
9 |
5th Feb 2023 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
No worthwhile form in any of her five starts and she's swiftly opposed. |
100/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £47.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £61.88 |
| Tricast | £193.39 |
| Trifecta | £331.50 |
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