March 25 / 15.00 Kelso

15.00

Good To Soft

BetVictor Herring Queen Series Final Mares’ Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £26015
  • 2m 0f 51y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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BetVictor Herring Queen Series Final Mares’ Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 1-2212 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Listed bumper winner; hasn't quite transferred that promise to hurdles (three starts; 2m/2m2f, soft/good to soft) but has run pretty well and the first-time cheekpieces could help with her jumping on handicap debut.
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4th

2

7th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 3

15:20 Ludlow

Bonttay

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Listed bumper winner in 2021 and won two of four hurdle races last season, including on her only start in cheekpieces, which return today; reappeared with another 2m handicap win (Hereford) and, bred to be suited by at least 2m4f, she was a hot favourite when upped to that trip at Cheltenham in December, only to unseat two out when challenging; can make amends, with plenty more to offer over this sort of trip.

6/4

9/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 1-5214 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Well-bred course bumper winner (2m, good) who made all at Musselburgh (1m7f, soft) last month on third hurdle start; well beaten at Doncaster since but it was a 3m Listed race; has far more realistic claims now handicapping and could have a say now back down in trip in first-time cheekpieces.
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3rd

3

7th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

15:10 Sedgefield

Midnight Shuffle

11st 13lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

prominent

11/2

9/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 3-1716 D BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Two-time hurdle winner (2m/1m7f, good/soft) who flopped when favourite on last month's handicap debut at Market Rasen (2m4f, good), when there was more amiss than a possible lack of stamina; something to prove after that but she's in top hands (one of two for yard) and may be able to bounce back.
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4th

2

7th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 4

14:45 Huntingdon

Notnowlinda

11st 5lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Yet to match peak form since returning from long absence in the autumn but her third in first-time cheekpieces at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) in late March was a pretty good effort, and she'll be fine on the forecast good ground here.

6/4

3rd

3

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:35 Uttoxeter

Notnowlinda

11st 9lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

In good form in spring of 2024; returned from long absence with two low-key runs in November but, after another break, she ran well to a point when fifth of 13 at Haydock (2m3f, good to soft) three weeks ago; continues to drop down the weights and she's not ruled out with cheekpieces added.

5/1

Form: -14612 D BF

Last run: 53 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Point/bumper and two-time novice hurdle (2m/1m7f, good/soft) winner who was a solid second off this mark on handicap debut at Newcastle (2m1f, soft) in January; there's every chance she'll be bang there.
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4th

2

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 1

15:18 Perth

Autumn Return

11st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Ruth Jefferson

Defied top weight in Class 4 handicap at Market Rasen last time, taking chase record to 3-6; she's 2-2 at Perth but this looks a difficult task; first run beyond 2m5f under rules.

33/1

4th

2

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 1

15:18 Perth

Autumn Return

11st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Ruth Jefferson

Defied top weight in Class 4 handicap at Market Rasen last time, taking chase record to 3-6; she's 2-2 at Perth but this looks a difficult task; first run beyond 2m5f under rules.

33/1

1st

1

4th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 89y

Class 4

15:35 Market Rasen

Autumn Return

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Ruth Jefferson

Has won two of her five starts over fences but backward steps the last twice, latterly never going at Musselburgh; has to get herself back on track.

8/1

Form: 84-593

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Took a big step in the right direction when third to Midnight Shuffle at Musselburgh (1m7f, soft) last month on her third hurdle start; not obviously well treated for handicap debut but is open to further improvement.
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6th

4

14th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 5

12:50 Kelso

Lacila Blue

11st 9lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Consistent in her five runs last February-November, all over about 2m and second of five in a handicap at Hexham (heavy; acts on good) last time; needs extra to win but has place claims again.

7/2

2nd

3

22nd Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

15:05 Hexham

Lacila Blue

11st 7lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Placed in three of her last four hurdles starts (all around 2m); has shown enough to suggest she can be competitive from this mark, now returning to handicap company.

2/1

3rd

10

28th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

15:54 Kelso

Lacila Blue

10st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: N W Alexander

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway after 3 out, went third last, kept on

8/1

Form: 331512 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner (2m, soft) who scored at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) last month on her second hurdle start; turned over at 4-7 at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) a fortnight ago and could do with settling better, but she retains potential and is not written off on handicap debut.
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3rd

7

1st May 2026

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 4

18:50 Warwick

Walk Of No Shame

11st 8lb

J: Mr Joshua Newman

T: S Loxton

Close third of three in a Dunsmore open (good to soft) on her most recent pointing start, but her quirkier side was also evident this year having run out under two different riders; risks attached therefore, and she offered nothing on a sole previous chasing start (3m, 0-120) in autumn 2024.

9/2

10

31st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Worcester

Walk Of No Shame

11st 6lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

She's dropped to a mark 4lb lower than when winning over C&D (good) last June but she's struggled to reproduce that form since and has been well beaten on both outings this year.

25/1

8th

7

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

19:48 Stratford

Walk Of No Shame

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Form has dipped markedly since winning at Worcester (2m4f, good) off this mark last June and recent efforts make her hard to support.

25/1

Form: 232231 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Placed in three handicaps this season (including on soft ground) and got off the mark over hurdles in a maiden at Hereford (2m, good) last month; did it easily last time but has gone up 7lb which may make things tough now back in a handicap.
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5th

5

(8)

23rd Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Never No Trouble

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

slowly away and lost many lengths start

11/2

11th

10

(3)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Nottingham

Never No Trouble

10st 4lb

J: Miss Lizzie O’Neill

T: Donald McCain

Well beaten at Doncaster last July on her most recent Flat outing; she was returning from six months off when unplaced over hurdles last month; maiden status on Flat set to remain intact.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5-S13 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Beat Bonttay to win at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) in December and solid third at Wetherby (2m, good to soft) since; unraced on soft; her latest form reads well and this unexposed 5yo is respected on handicap debut.
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1

26th Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 150y

Class 5

16:50 Taunton

Jane Du Berlais

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Ryan Potter

A winner over hurdles (novice) but has failed to complete in her last five appearances, the last twice over fences; getting away from soft ground could be a bonus.

11/2

7

21st Feb 2024

Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 3

14:25 Ludlow

Jane Du Berlais

10st 8lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Ryan Potter

Has won over hurdles; failed to complete in last four races but was in touch when falling four out at Wetherby (2m3f, soft; chase debut) most recently; could go well granted a clear round.

9/1

0

6

25th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 4

15:35 Wetherby

Jane Du Berlais

11st 6lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Ryan Potter

took keen hold, held up in rear

9/1

Form: 85P183 D BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut at Catterick (1m7f, soft) in January and back to form with fair third at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) last Saturday; with a leading yard and wears a first-time tongue-tie, but improvement is needed.
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2

15th May 2023

Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:45 Southwell

Dime Store Cowgirl

11st 6lb

J: Bridget Andrews

T: Dan Skelton

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

16:45 Wincanton

Dime Store Cowgirl

11st 7lb

J: Bridget Andrews

T: Dan Skelton

in touch with leaders on outer

100/30

8

25th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

15:00 Kelso

Dime Store Cowgirl

10st 4lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

in touch with leaders

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £26.00
Straight Forecast £25.58
Tricast £484.93
Trifecta £350.40

Selections

The Times:

Jane Du Berlais

SPOTLIGHT:

Bonttay

TOPSPEED:

Lacila Blue

POSTDATA:

Never No Trouble

RP Ratings:

Dime Store Cowgirl

Daily Record:

Autumn Return

The Guardian:

Jane Du Berlais

Daily Mail:

Jane Du Berlais

D Express:

Jane Du Berlais

Daily Mirror:

Jane Du Berlais

The Star:

Jane Du Berlais

Telegraph:

Bonttay

The Sun:

Bonttay