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British EBF Mares’ Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase Final (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £23413.5
  • 2m 4f 127y
  • Class 1
  • 9 runners
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British EBF Mares’ Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase Final (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: P32923

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
0-6 over fences; gave pretty good account when third of six behind La Renommee at Ludlow (2m4f, good to soft) this month but faces a tough task from 14lb out of the weights.
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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

Form: 272166 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Versatile mare who won Welsh Champion Hurdle (2m, good) at Ffos Las in the autumn and made all to beat Walk In Clover in small-field novice chase at Ludlow (2m4f, good) in February; below form over hurdles 11 days ago, though, and looks a shade vulnerable under top weight.
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6th

5

4th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:30 Wexford

Effernock Fizz

11st 0lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Cian Collins

Admirable mare will be having her 108th start under rules; 1-21 over fences but has run well at this venue on multiple occasions; lost form since shock win in a 2m listed handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in March 2024; hard to fancy on recent showings but can't fully dismiss.

10/1

6th

5

4th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:30 Wexford

Effernock Fizz

11st 0lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Cian Collins

Admirable mare will be having her 108th start under rules; 1-21 over fences but has run well at this venue on multiple occasions; lost form since shock win in a 2m listed handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in March 2024; hard to fancy on recent showings but can't fully dismiss.

10/1

5

15th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Gowran Park

Effernock Fizz

10st 8lb

J: E Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Admirable front-runner but recent form far from encouraging, 3m beyond her last time; return to 2m to suit but hard to see her lasting it out.

25/1

Form: 462211 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in valuable juvenile hurdle on this card a year ago and in very good form over fences in recent weeks, winning twice over 2m4f at Ludlow (good/good to soft); respected.
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4th

2

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 1

14:20 Huntingdon

La Renommee

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Record of 6-16 over fences; broke her Listed duck in Doncaster contest (2m4f) most recently, taking advantage of odds-on Brides Hill's below-par show; chance of following up partly depends on whether that opponent, who beat her by 6l in this event last year, is back on song.

4/1

4th

2

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 1

14:20 Huntingdon

La Renommee

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

raced in second

4/1

1st

4

29th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 115y

Class 1

13:38 Doncaster

La Renommee

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

in touch with leaders, went second 11th, going best when not fluent 3 out, ridden to lead approaching last, kept on well run-in

5/1

Form: 4-1134 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Began chasing career with two 2m4f wins in late 2022 (both on good to soft); slightly disappointing when third in Huntingdon Listed race in January and was outpaced at business end of Kempton Grade 2 in February (against males) but can feature if all goes to plan here.
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4

24th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:37 Kempton

Tweed Skirt

11st 3lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Due to take up broodmare duties soon; has won on heavy, raced mainly on good/good to soft; scored readily over C&D on most recent chase start, taking record in Kempton handicaps to 2-2, and remains unexposed at 3m; interesting back here.

7/1

3rd

6

28th Jan 2024

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 1

14:35 Doncaster

Tweed Skirt

11st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Nicky Henderson

One of three runners for Nicky Henderson; Christmas success at Kempton (3m) took her chase record to 3-7; has a fighting chance at the weights, provided that form is transferred back to hurdles.

7/1

1st

6

27th Dec 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:09 Kempton

Tweed Skirt

11st 8lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

prominent, challenging 3 out, pushed along and led 2 out, quickened clear approaching last, eased final 110yds, readily

9/2

Form: /21451 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Won small-field chase at Newcastle (2m, good to soft) in December and put two lesser efforts behind her when eased-down winner in first-time visor there on recent return to hurdling (2m4f, heavy); still on a workable mark if the headgear continues to help but would appeal more on slower ground.
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5th

2

20th Apr 2023

Good

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

14:05 Cheltenham

Miah Grace

11st 7lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

held up in rear, pushed along after 11th, ridden and no impression after 4 out

8/1

1st

2

29th Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 62y

Class 3

15:00 Newcastle

Miah Grace

11st 12lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Something to prove regarding current form having been well beaten over fences the last twice; however, perhaps the first-time visor and/or the return to hurdles will prompt a revival, and she's on a competitive mark; won over fences here in December and is a two-time hurdle winner on heavy ground.

7/1

5th

2

4th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 3

13:15 Kelso

Miah Grace

11st 9lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

mounted in chute, held up in rear on outer, not fluent and niggled along briefly 8th

10/1

Form: 121214 D BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Took very well to chasing in early part of this season, winning three times on good ground (2m3f-2m4f) and losing out only narrowly in valuable Market Rasen handicap (2m5f, good); safely held last month, after a break, but can do much better now back on a sound surface and with that outing under her belt.
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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

OUR TIP

Form: 1-3171 D

Last run: 82 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Drew clear to win easily by 13l at Uttoxeter (2m5f, good to soft) in January and is now 2-4 over fences; 8lb higher in a deeper race here but will be fine on the faster ground; enters calculations.
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3rd

3

16th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 1

14:50 Market Rasen

Fairfield Ferrata

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Two wins in last season's novice chase campaign (2m5f, good/good to soft) and again ran well when 4l second to Found On in handicap here (2m5f, good) in September; has a progressive profile and 3m could suit, but she's 12lb worse off with the reopposing Found On so has plenty of work to do.

33/1

2nd

10

30th Sep 2023

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 3

15:55 Market Rasen

Fairfield Ferrata

11st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Took well to chasing last season, notably when winning easily by 13l against other mares at Uttoxeter (2m5f, good to soft) in January; could still have more to offer over fences but we haven't seen her since a 49l defeat at Cheltenham in April.

20/1

7th

5

20th Apr 2023

Good

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

14:05 Cheltenham

Fairfield Ferrata

10st 10lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

took keen hold, prominent, pushed along before 3 out

11/2

Form: 5-2P31 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in two of her first three chases and didn't need to improve to win a match race with minimal fuss two weeks ago; still quite well handicapped on some of her hurdling form and will be suited by today's trip-and-ground combination; shortlisted.
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6th

1

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 205y

Class 4

18:28 Stratford

Voice Of Calm

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Sole success from nine chase starts came in a match but there was nothing wrong with her effort when going down narrowly in a 2m4f chase at Ludlow three weeks ago (good) and that was a useful race for the grade; respected.

100/30

3rd

3

12th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

14:53 Ludlow

Voice Of Calm

11st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Sole success from eight chase starts came in a match; tailed off at Cheltenham last month (2m, good) and was behind Royale Margaux; this is probably a better trip for her and for that reason she's not ruled out.

13/2

3rd

3

12th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

14:53 Ludlow

Voice Of Calm

11st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Sole success from eight chase starts came in a match; tailed off at Cheltenham last month (2m, good) and was behind Royale Margaux; this is probably a better trip for her and for that reason she's not ruled out.

13/2

Form: 3-1253 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Four-time hurdle winner, most recently at Wincanton (2m5f, good to firm) in October; yet fully to convince as a chaser (three attempts) but certainly didn't run badly when last of three at Newbury (2m7f, soft) last month and ought to be much better suited by today's faster ground.
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0

1

23rd Jan 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 4

15:10 Newbury

Wynn House

12st 2lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Won at Wincanton (2m5f, good to firm) in November 2022 on last hurdle start and was bang there when falling at the final fence at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) last April when last seen; stays 3m and is effective on good to soft ground; a good record when fresh further heightens interest.

12/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £115.82
Tricast £436.70

Selections

RP Ratings:

La Renommee

SPOTLIGHT:

La Domaniale

TOPSPEED:

Voice Of Calm

LAMBOURN:

Tweed Skirt

Daily Mail:

Effernock Fizz

POSTDATA:

La Renommee

The Times:

La Renommee

The Star:

La Renommee

Daily Record:

La Renommee

WEST COUNTRY:

La Domaniale

Telegraph:

La Domaniale

Daily Mirror:

La Domaniale

The Sun:

La Domaniale

The Guardian:

Voice Of Calm

D Express:

Voice Of Calm