March 31 / 16.55 Wetherby

16.55

Soft

Keep The Faith Partnership Mares’ Open National Hunt Flat Race (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £2722.46
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Keep The Faith Partnership Mares’ Open National Hunt Flat Race (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.20
  • Place: £1.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; half-sister to winners Tightenourbelts (2m5f hurdle; RPR 125), Dares To Dream (bumper; 105) and Leading Knight (3m2f chase; 99); in-form trainer does very well in bumpers and she's considered on debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

16:03 Uttoxeter

Miss Goldfire

10st 11lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: Harry Fry

Successful in both completed starts this term, latest in ready fashion against her own sex at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good); on a career-high mark and goes back against males but arrives in top form.

11/2

1st

4

3rd Jun 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

16:00 Newton Abbot

Miss Goldfire

11st 7lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: Harry Fry

Returned to form to win under Ciaran O'Shea at Fontwell (2m5f, good) last month; unseated before the race got serious there last time; stays 3m2f and is effective on good to soft ground; capable of having a big say.

2/1

4

24th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

15:45 Fontwell

Miss Goldfire

11st 5lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: Harry Fry

Bounced back to form with C&D win under Ciaran O'Shea this month and is now 3-15 over hurdles; still on workable mark after recent 5lb rise; obvious contender if in similar mood again.

15/8

15/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
23,000euros foal, 45,000euros 3yo; first foal; dam 2m2f/2m6f chase winner (RPR 133), sister to three winners; trainer has healthy strike-rate in bumpers and she could go well on debut, especially if well backed.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

17th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Carlisle

Unsinkable Molly B

11st 2lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

took keen hold, in touch with leaders on outer

15/8

2nd

8

31st Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Wetherby

Unsinkable Molly B

11st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

23,000euros foal, 45,000euros 3yo; first foal; dam 2m2f/2m6f chase winner (RPR 133), sister to three winners; trainer has healthy strike-rate in bumpers and she could go well on debut, especially if well backed.

15/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 5

Last run: 135 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
9-1 when an encouraging fifth of 18 on debut at Warwick (2m, soft) last November; open to improvement for top trainer and could have a big say.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

24th Mar 2026

Good

3m 1f 185y

Class 4

14:00 Southwell

Smurfette

11st 9lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: T Ellis

Consistent 8yo who made it 2-2 here when a narrow winner earlier this month; only raised 3lb and this willing mare should have every chance; has won on good.

2/1

1st

6

2nd Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:45 Southwell

Smurfette

11st 1lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Latest effort, upped to this grade, suggests she remains in form; proving consistent and she is 1-1 at Southwell (scored comfortably in November 2024); respected.

15/8

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
£25,000 3yo; third foal; half-sister to 2m5f hurdle winner Brampton Belle (including Listed); dam from useful family; has had wind op prior to debut and she's interesting for a trainer who is 3-11 in bumpers this season.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:42 Cartmel

Perfect Poli

10st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Still unexposed after only four hurdling starts but was unable to land a significant blow when 33-1 for last month's handicap debut at Hexham (2m7f, good).

25/1

5

22nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

15:18 Hexham

Perfect Poli

10st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Very lightly-raced mare who came in a well-held fifth of eight in 2m6f Cartmel novice hurdle 29 days ago; she needs to take a step forward now handicapping.

11/1

Form: P

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
There's some potential in her pedigree and she reportedly lost her action when pulled up on last month's debut at Warwick (2m, good), when nibbled in the betting into 18-1; however, others are more compelling.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

15

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

16:42 Newbury

Kosasiempre

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Won over 3m1f as a chaser earlier in the season but was a well-held third of five on her return to hurdling over C&D a month ago (soft no excuse); others preferred with cheekpieces now given a go.

16/1

3rd

3

17th Feb 2026

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

17:05 Newbury

Kosasiempre

11st 5lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Stuart Edmunds

Has been chasing and won around Hereford in November (3m1f, good; won on soft), despite jumping out to her left; repeated the dose when only fourth there last month; returns to hurdling off a useful mark (without taking into account Murray Dodd's claim) and she's won twice in this discipline.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; half-sister to winners Rainyday Woman (including Listed bumper) and William Cody (2m4f chase; RPR 115); dam useful 2m7f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner; no surprise to see a bold show on debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

15:20 Market Rasen

Ever Ready

11st 1lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

Remains winless and she comes here on the back of a below-par sixth in 2m4f Southwell handicap three weeks ago; others are preferred.

16/1

6th

3

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

Ever Ready

11st 10lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

No wins in nine; best run was here on her penultimate start when going down narrowly over this trip on soft ground; appeared to get outpaced on good ground at Huntingdon 13 days ago so that's a worry.

7/1

4th

6

11th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

16:18 Huntingdon

Ever Ready

11st 4lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: Pam Sly

Low-mileage 7yo who took a big step forward when second of 11 in 2m4f Southwell handicap three weeks ago; up 3lb but she's weighted to go close in her bid for a maiden success.

2/1

Form: 8

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made no impact when mid-division at 28-1 on last month's debut at Ascot (1m7f, good to soft) but it wasn't a bad run and this half-sister to two winners could be sharper for the experience; possible contender.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

23rd Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 97y

Class 4

15:50 Ascot

Spring Gale

11st 9lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Henry Daly

Unlikely that she had to improve to win a 2m3f Chepstow maiden (good) under Harry Cobden in April; brings potential into handicaps, especially now raised in distance.

9/2

2

23rd Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 97y

Class 4

15:50 Ascot

Spring Gale

11st 9lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Henry Daly

Unlikely that she had to improve to win a 2m3f Chepstow maiden (good) under Harry Cobden in April; brings potential into handicaps, especially now raised in distance.

9/2

1st

16

26th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:39 Chepstow

Spring Gale

11st 6lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Henry Daly

Consistent efforts since having wind surgery, most recently third in Hereford handicap (2m5f) despite lacking fluency; respected on ratings and the booking of Harry Cobden is a bonus.

11/4

Form: 04

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at big odds at Doncaster on both starts (2m, good to soft/good) and it's probably best to look elsewhere.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

15:15 Doncaster

Moroccan Moon

11st 3lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Gillian Boanas

Belied 33-1 odds when close third of six on handicap debut at Catterick (2m3f, soft) in February but his run at Ayr (2m4f, soft) soon afterwards was slightly less good, and we haven't seen him again since.

16/1

Form: 20

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at Warwick (2m, good) last month which is disconcerting, but she was previously runner-up here (1m4f, soft) and holds leading claims if rediscovering that form today in a first-time tongue-tie.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(1)

14th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Amarbelles Dream

9st 13lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Fergal O’Brien

slowly into stride, midfield, weakened from over 2f out

100/1

11

6th May 2023

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:40 Uttoxeter

Amarbelles Dream

10st 7lb

J: Connor Brace

T: Fergal O’Brien

Runner-up on bumper debut at Wetherby (1m4f, soft) in December but her next two bumper runs were very disappointing and it's hard to know what to expect from her on today's hurdling debut.

16/1

9th

9

31st Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Wetherby

Amarbelles Dream

10st 4lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Tailed off at Warwick (2m, good) last month which is disconcerting, but she was previously runner-up here (1m4f, soft) and holds leading claims if rediscovering that form today in a first-time tongue-tie.

15/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; half-sister to winners Ryedale Racer (bumper/hurdle; RPR 125) and Lady Babs (2m1f hurdle; 106); dam bumper/hurdle winner for yard (110); might be one for further down the line.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

13th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

17:05 Hexham

Annie Hobbs

10st 10lb

J: John Kington

T: Andrew Crook

10th

10

31st Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Wetherby

Annie Hobbs

10st 4lb

J: John Kington

T: Andrew Crook

Sixth foal; half-sister to winners Ryedale Racer (bumper/hurdle; RPR 125) and Lady Babs (2m1f hurdle; 106); dam bumper/hurdle winner for yard (110); might be one for further down the line.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; half-sister to 2m4f chase winner Boys Of Wexford (RPR 93); dam bumper winner (88); rare National Hunt runner for Flat-oriented yard and she's probably best watched on debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

6

31st Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Wetherby

Sound Of Jura

11st 0lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: John Davies

Second foal; half-sister to 2m4f chase winner Boys Of Wexford (RPR 93); dam bumper winner (88); rare National Hunt runner for Flat-oriented yard and she's probably best watched on debut.

33/1

Form: 2

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
14-1, beaten just a neck and a head when third past the post on last month's debut at Newcastle (2m, AW; runner-up disqualified due to breach of whip rules); that was a promising start and she's respected here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9

23rd Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:30 Sedgefield

Storm Spirit

10st 11lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Placed in AW bumpers but exposed as limited on the Flat and she unseated early on hurdling debut; others preferred.

33/1

8

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

16:45 Market Rasen

Storm Spirit

10st 7lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Placed in two AW bumpers but she's exposed as limited on the Flat and can be taken on here; hood added.

50/1

4th

5

(6)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:50 Musselburgh

Storm Spirit

9st 12lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

prominent, weakened over 2f out

25/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 388 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
100-1, tailed off on debut at Newcastle last March; off since.
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13th

1

31st Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Wetherby

Bubblesntroubles

11st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Andrew Crook

100-1, tailed off on debut at Newcastle last March; off since.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-sister to 2m4f hurdle/chase winner Dash Of Blue (RPR 112); market check advised on debut but others appeal a bit more.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

9

13th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Worcester

Marmalade Time

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Has won a novice but handicap form has been very forgettable; reservations despite her falling mark.

14/1

7th

9

13th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Worcester

Marmalade Time

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Has won a novice but handicap form has been very forgettable; reservations despite her falling mark.

14/1

1

28th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:45 Wetherby

Marmalade Time

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Won a novice hurdle at Doncaster last March but has struggled to get competitive in handicaps since (five attempts); needs to raise her game.

16/1

Non-runners

Little Miss Dante, Marmalade Time

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.10
Straight Forecast £10.49
Trifecta £52.20

Selections

The Times:

Miss Goldfire

SPOTLIGHT:

Smurfette

Daily Mirror:

Storm Spirit

WEST COUNTRY:

Unsinkable Molly B

POSTDATA:

Amarbelle's Dream

Daily Record:

Storm Spirit

The Guardian:

Miss Goldfire

D Express:

Miss Goldfire

The Star:

Miss Goldfire

Telegraph:

Smurfette

Daily Mail:

Smurfette

The Sun:

Smurfette