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20.15

Good

Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Mares’ Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £2614.08
  • 2m 1f 162y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Mares’ Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 37-

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seemed to find Newbury bumper a bit too hot in March but was placed at Lingfield (AW) on debut in December and that piece of form makes her of interest here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

1st Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Worcester

Mays Hill

11st 1lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

0-5 over hurdles but bumped into a big improver and had a next-time-out winner behind her when second over C&D (good) last month; competes off same mark today; likely contender.

5/2

2nd

8

13th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Worcester

Mays Hill

10st 10lb

J: Connor Brace

T: Fergal O’Brien

Bumper winner who is still unexposed over hurdles; lacked the pace to land a telling blow on recent handicap debut at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) but kept on well and was beaten under 5l in the end; that was her first run since last summer and it might have done her good.

7/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 1m AW (RPR 66)/2m2f-2m5f chase winner out of 1m1f/1m2f winning half-sister to 1m 2yo Group 3 winner Intimate Guest; stable does pretty well in bumpers; no surprise if she features on debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

18th Feb 2026

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell

Bluella Bresil

11st 13lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Jamie Snowden

Achieved little since her return last month (stable/handicap debut) from a lengthy absence, including when last of six finishers at Plumpton nine days ago; goes up in trip and while things can only get better, she's hard to suggest until showing something.

20/1

6th

1

9th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

16:45 Plumpton

Bluella Bresil

11st 13lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Jamie Snowden

Achieved nothing on return from lengthy absence last time (stable/handicap debut) but may fare better with that outing under her belt; showed some encouraging bumper/hurdles form in 2023-24.

14/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 496-

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nearly 4l behind Mays Hill on debut at Lingfield (AW) in December and safely held in good-quality events at Ascot and Cheltenham since; has her sights lowered today, though, and is not ruled out each-way.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

5th Oct 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Warwick

Whispering Gold

11st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Behind Flight Of Freedom when sixth in Cheltenham bumper in April then was placed in a lesser event at Fontwell (good) the following month; not the most obvious answer today but worth keeping an eye on with the future in mind.

20/1

3rd

7

10th May 2023

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

20:15 Fontwell

Whispering Gold

11st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Nearly 4l behind Mays Hill on debut at Lingfield (AW) in December and safely held in good-quality events at Ascot and Cheltenham since; has her sights lowered today, though, and is not ruled out each-way.

16/1

6th

15

20th Apr 2023

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 2

17:00 Cheltenham

Whispering Gold

11st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Stayed on for fourth on debut at Lingfield (AW) in December but then well held at Ascot when huge odds.

50/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a bumper winner; 16-1 for valuable Newbury race (soft ground) on debut in March, where she raced too freely and was beaten over 40l; in calmer waters here, though, and trainer has very good bumper record.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

30th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

19:20 Fontwell

Silent Auction

11st 3lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

took keen hold, pressed leaders early, prominent from 3rd, not fluent 7th, soon struggling and lost position, weakened after 8th, pulled up 2 out

14/1

9th

3

(7)

10th Aug 2024

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

17:45 Lingfield

Silent Auction

9st 11lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Toby Lawes

Placed in AW bumper in January but cut little ice in three subsequent maiden hurdles; had wind op in June and is fitted with cheekpieces for this Flat debut; watching brief advised.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
£3,000 4yo; fifth foal; dam point winner/placed 3m1f hunter chase; pedigree doesn't leap of the page but stable has excellent 25% bumper strike-rate in recent seasons.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

10th May 2023

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

20:15 Fontwell

Sassy Miss Margot

11st 2lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Milton Harris

£3,000 4yo; fifth foal; dam point winner/placed 3m1f hunter chase; pedigree doesn't leap of the page but stable has excellent 25% bumper strike-rate in recent seasons.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal from a prolific 2m-3m1f hurdle winner; stayed on for third in soft-ground point bumper last month and evidently has some ability, but almost certainly faces stronger opposition here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

0

8

5th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 137y

Class 4

14:15 Huntingdon

Lucky Punch

10st 13lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out

25/1

6th

9

10th May 2023

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

20:15 Fontwell

Lucky Punch

10st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

Fourth foal from a prolific 2m-3m1f hurdle winner; stayed on for third in soft-ground point bumper last month and evidently has some ability, but almost certainly faces stronger opposition here.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lost out only by a neck in good-ground Irish point on debut in February and was bought for £30,000 soon afterwards; new stable has very healthy bumper strike-rate (10%); likely contender.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

19th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

19:00 Huntingdon

Callin Baton Rouge

11st 13lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Four-time hurdle winner who is usually ridden patiently; didn't really have race run to suit when keeping-on fourth at Stratford (2m, good) last month and is 2lb lower here; no surprise if she poses a threat.

8/1

4th

11

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:08 Stratford

Callin Baton Rouge

10st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Four-time hurdles winner on good ground (once over C&D); ended 2025 with good second at Doncaster (2m, good) and made a satisfactory reappearance last month; can pose a significant threat from off the pace.

7/1

5th

3

11th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

16:18 Huntingdon

Callin Baton Rouge

11st 12lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Reliable mare who comes here on the back of a good second of ten in 2m Doncaster handicap hurdle just after Christmas; she has also won off a break so can make her presence felt here.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6-

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to a Listed bumper winner; placed in two slow-ground Irish points in winter but raced too freely and made low-key rules debut when sixth of seven (albeit not beaten far) at Plumpton (soft) last month.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 3

16:20 Wetherby

Jalisco Star

10st 11lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Laura Horsfall

In-form staying mare whose wins in December/February flanked second-place finishes; made the frame at Newbury most recently; may no longer be a step ahead of the assessor but still holds reasonably solid claims.

6/1

4th

7

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 3

16:43 Newbury

Jalisco Star

11st 3lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Laura Horsfall

2-4 since returned to hurdling in the autumn, the latter win gained in four-runner mares' race at Chepstow (2m7f, soft) a fortnight ago; evidently in very good nick but has quite a bit more on her plate here.

7/1

1st

3

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 3

15:10 Chepstow

Jalisco Star

11st 7lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Laura Horsfall

Couldn't get much going over fences but form figures of 122 since returned to hurdling at Class 4 level; up a grade here off a career-high mark, but this assured stayer has plenty in her favour otherwise.

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; sister to a point winner, half-sister to point/3m2f chase winner Ballintara; dam of little account but closely related to two winning jumpers; probably best watched on debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12

8th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

17:40 Fontwell

Westmill

10st 11lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Diana Grissell

led, soon clear, reduced lead before 3rd

20/1

12

8th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

17:40 Fontwell

Westmill

10st 11lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Diana Grissell

led, soon clear, reduced lead before 3rd

20/1

2nd

8

14th Apr 2024

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

14:40 Plumpton

Westmill

10st 11lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Diana Grissell

Tailed off in a bumper and suffered the same fate on her switch to hurdling here last month.

100/1

Form: 08-

Last run: 165 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well down the field on her two starts in November (both on good ground); can't be recommended.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

10th May 2023

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

20:15 Fontwell

Elecktra

10st 10lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Adam West

Well down the field on her two starts in November (both on good ground); can't be recommended.

50/1

8th

10

26th Nov 2022

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

15:32 Doncaster

Elecktra

10st 7lb

J: James Davies

T: Adam West

took keen hold

50/1

2

8th Nov 2022

Good

1m 5f 148y

Class 5

16:37 Huntingdon

Elecktra

11st 0lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Adam West

held up in rear, pushed along over 6f out

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.30
Straight Forecast £25.64
Trifecta £135.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mays Hill

The Guardian:

Callin Baton Rouge

Telegraph:

Bluella Bresil

The Times:

Lucky Punch

The Sun:

Whispering Gold

Daily Record:

Callin Baton Rouge

The Star:

Bluella Bresil

POSTDATA:

Mays Hill

WEST COUNTRY:

Mays Hill

Daily Mail:

Mays Hill

D Express:

Mays Hill

Daily Mirror:

Mays Hill