April 23 / 13.45 Stratford

13.45

Good

Grace And Dotty Mares’ Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 2m 0f 70y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Grace And Dotty Mares’ Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/10 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1335 D

Last run: 186 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Successful bumper debut at Newton Abbot last July and two good efforts at that level after; pulled the hardest of all on hurdle debut at Worcester in October (2m, good) and others found more at the finish but this is a drop in class and she ought to have plenty going for her.
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2

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

15:50 Stratford

Carrigeen Kampala

11st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Headstrong front-runner who gained two of her five hurdling wins over C&D and is well suited by good ground; absent since her very respectable third in Listed grade at Wetherby (2m, good) in November but has won when fresh before and has a big role to play here if fully tuned up.

4/1

3rd

2

2nd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Wetherby

Carrigeen Kampala

11st 0lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Headstrong front-runner who won a handicap at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) in June and was a good second in a handicap at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) in September; however, she was only sixth of eight in a Listed race at Kempton (2m, good) a fortnight ago and looks vulnerable once more.

25/1

3rd

2

2nd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Wetherby

Carrigeen Kampala

11st 0lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Headstrong front-runner who won a handicap at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) in June and was a good second in a handicap at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) in September; however, she was only sixth of eight in a Listed race at Kempton (2m, good) a fortnight ago and looks vulnerable once more.

25/1

25/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: P

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Capable Flat maiden for previous yard, best RPRs of 80 in 1m2f/1m4f handicaps last spring; pulled up on hurdle debut for new trainer at Doncaster last month but the run may well have been needed; not ignored.
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3rd

4

17th Oct 2023

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 4

15:48 Huntingdon

Noonie

11st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

0-10 on the Flat but had some fair form for two previous stables; four defeats over hurdles for this one have earned her a low mark; stable sprung a 50-1 surprise in this 12 months ago.

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 22-797

Last run: 139 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in two French bumpers in late 2021 but well held in Britain, including on hurdle debut at Lingfield in December (125-1); should fare better at some stage.
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3rd

1

8th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

16:05 Taunton

Ilary de LEcu

12st 0lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Two good efforts from the front on last two starts in 2m maiden hurdles, at Stratford and Warwick (both on good to soft); has a big weight to carry on handicap debut and lack of a run since May is not ideal.

11/2

4th

8

13th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Warwick

Ilary de LEcu

10st 11lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Alex Hales

led, took keen hold and increased tempo after 3rd, ridden when headed before 2 out, kept on until no extra run-in

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6466

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed minor promise in bumper company but was beaten a long way on hurdle debut at Chepstow last month (2m, soft; 10-1); bred to do much better and less testing ground is likely to be in her favour.
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7th

8

26th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:28 Warwick

Harthill

10st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: David Dennis

Just the one good run over hurdles this season, having missed all of 2024 and most of 2025; however, she was nominated as a future chaser by her trainer back in 2023 and she's not discounted in first-time cheekpieces on this first outing over fences.

12/1

7th

9

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 111y

Class 5

17:18 Exeter

Harthill

10st 7lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: David Dennis

Lightly raced 8yo who had wind surgery prior to a resurgent effort at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) last week; due to go back up 1lb in future and remains particularly well treated on peak performance, namely a success off 7lb higher in 2023 (sole attempt over 2m2f); respected.

5/2

2nd

7

25th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

14:20 Wincanton

Harthill

10st 5lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: David Dennis

Just her second handicap when she beat 15 others to win at Stratford (2m2f, soft; 50-1) in late 2023; two-year absence followed and she hasn't threatened in two starts this term; 7lb below that winning mark and the tongue-tie goes on following wind surgery but she'd be of interest only with market support.

33/1

Form: 005

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hooded all starts; not yet shown much, in two bumpers and when a remote fifth on hurdle debut at Huntingdon in March; early days yet.
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9th

12

18th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:25 Worcester

Stargazer Belle

10st 11lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Ben Case

Nine-race maiden who has struggled to get competitive and others have far more substance to their claims.

66/1

9

8th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

17:10 Fontwell

Stargazer Belle

10st 10lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Ben Case

led, awkward jump 1st, soon headed and prominent, mistake 6th, lost ground after 4 out

16/1

Form: 57

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Triple-figure prices and well held in two 2m novice events at Warwick and Ludlow this spring.
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6

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

14:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Aviewofthestars

10st 9lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Stella Barclay

Signed off for Fergal O'Brien with two wins last autumn (2m4f/2m) but has not made any further progress for current stable, albeit this year's four runs have all been respectable; others have more pressing claims.

10/1

4th

4

24th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

17:35 Cartmel

Aviewofthestars

11st 4lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Stella Barclay

Two wins for Fergal O'Brien last autumn (2m4f/2m, good/good to soft); some fair runs for present yard, notably when third at Hexham in May (2m, good); soft going a concern.

8/1

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W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Eleventh foal; dam bumper/2m hurdle winner, has bred four winners of bumpers and hurdles at 2m-2m6f; hooded for debut which is a negative but otherwise is worth a look on debut.
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5th

6

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

20:20 Stratford

Telefenney

10st 13lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

prominent, weakened approaching last

15/8

5th

6

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

20:20 Stratford

Telefenney

10st 13lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Marked improvement when winning over C&D 19 days ago, reportedly benefiting from a break; up 8lb but still has time to do better.

15/8

1st

10

21st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

15:55 Stratford

Telefenney

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Unexposed after only four hurdling starts but was beaten about 25l when fourth of nine on handicap debut at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) in February and her tendency to race too freely remains a concern; 1lb wrong here.

25/1

100/1

Form: FP

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Huge prices and has failed to complete in two hurdle runs, falling early on debut and pulled up at Lingfield in February; now goes in a hood.
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4

4th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 114y

Class 4

14:17 Plumpton

El Capote

11st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

novicey jumping, took keen hold, never going well, pulled up after 6th

100/1

8th

4

23rd Apr 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

13:45 Stratford

El Capote

11st 4lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Tom Gretton

Huge prices and has failed to complete in two hurdle runs, falling early on debut and pulled up at Lingfield in February; now goes in a hood.

100/1

3

20th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Lingfield

El Capote

11st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Tom Gretton

200-1 for hurdle debut at Plumpton 21 days ago when coming to grief at the second flight; can only watch after that.

200/1

Form: P

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lowly rated Flat maiden who was 100-1 for her hurdle debut at Huntingdon last week when pulled up (first-time hood, retained).
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10th

1

21st Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Worcester

Artemis Sky

11st 0lb

J: Mr Murray Dodd

T: Max Young

Pulled up in first two hurdle starts and tailed off in the latest.

200/1

4th

5

1st Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

17:40 Market Rasen

Artemis Sky

10st 9lb

J: Mr Murray Dodd

T: Max Young

took keen hold, held up in last, outpaced before 2 out

20/1

1

23rd Apr 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

13:45 Stratford

Artemis Sky

11st 4lb

J: Cillin Leonard

T: Max Young

Lowly rated Flat maiden who was 100-1 for her hurdle debut at Huntingdon last week when pulled up (first-time hood, retained).

50/1

Form: 93-37

Last run: 174 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not ruled out on her bumper form but was soundly beaten when sent over hurdles at Plumpton in the autumn (40-1) and clearly needs much more.
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0

11

24th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

15:50 Stratford

Indelible Spin

10st 3lb

J: Bradley Roberts

T: Charlie Longsdon

No real threat in maiden hurdles and beaten 20l and 32l in her two handicaps at 2m4f.

16/1

7th

9

20th Jul 2023

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:55 Worcester

Indelible Spin

10st 6lb

J: Bradley Roberts

T: Charlie Longsdon

No real threat in maiden hurdles and no appreciable improvement when eighth on last month's handicap debut.

25/1

8th

10

22nd Jun 2023

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

18:00 Uttoxeter

Indelible Spin

10st 6lb

J: Bradley Roberts

T: Charlie Longsdon

Probably didn't achieve a great deal when modest third in Huntingdon maiden (2m, good) 24 days ago but makes her handicap debut from a lowly mark here and is open to improvement over the new trip.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.50
Straight Forecast £13.91
Trifecta £46.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Carrigeen Kampala

POSTDATA:

Ilary de L'Ecu

The Times:

Telefenney

RP Ratings:

Carrigeen Kampala

WEST COUNTRY:

Carrigeen Kampala

D Express:

Carrigeen Kampala

Daily Mirror:

Carrigeen Kampala

Daily Record:

Carrigeen Kampala

Telegraph:

Ilary de L'Ecu

The Star:

Ilary de L'Ecu