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14.50

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At The Races App Form Study Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3406.24
  • 2m 4f 62y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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At The Races App Form Study Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 44412- CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won quite stylishly over C&D (heavy) on handicap debut in March and lost out only by a short head in frantic finish at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) last month; could still have further improvement to come and the return to this track is an obvious plus; high on the list.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:30 Hexham

Our Laura B

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

No win since May 2023 but, following wind surgery, she's not been far away in two of her last three starts; the latest was her fifth of 14 to Gardener over C&D; place chance.

11/2

5th

6

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:11 Hexham

Our Laura B

11st 7lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

On a long losing sequence and she was pulled up in 2m4f handicap hurdle at Newcastle 32 days ago; she's not easy to make a case for.

12/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 70312- D

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Looked very well suited by step up to 2m4f when finishing well to open account at Southwell (good to soft) in March, and has since posted a good effort in defeat at Market Rasen; not yet fully exposed; respected.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

25th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:45 Perth

Emily Wade

10st 13lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won readily in first-time tongue-tie at Southwell (2m4f, good) in June but her form has slumped since; can be excused her most recent defeat (on heavy ground) but still arrives here with a point to prove.

14/1

5th

4

26th Aug 2024

Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

15:27 Cartmel

Emily Wade

10st 13lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won a mares' handicap at Southwell in June (2m4f, good; first-time tongue-tie); reportedly never travelled when tailed off here next time and failed to get involved from out the back at Stratford (2m2f; 28-1) latest; goes back up in trip with a bit to prove now.

12/1

9th

11

21st Jul 2024

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:35 Stratford

Emily Wade

10st 6lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won a mares' handicap at Southwell in June (2m4f, good; first-time tongue-tie); reportedly never travelled when tailed off at Cartmel next time (2m6f, good); bit to prove now.

10/1

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 13455- CD BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner in 2022, latterly over C&D (good) on stable debut in November; not quite in same form on any of four starts this year but hasn't been running badly, and is now 2lb below her last winning mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

14:43 Cartmel

Starlyte

10st 8lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Few secrets left after 41 hurdles starts but back below her last winning mark again, and every outing so far this year has suggested that an extended run of races beyond 3m looks in order now; not without interest.

8/1

3rd

6

6th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:55 Kelso

Starlyte

10st 10lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won over 2m5f here (good to soft) last March but he's 0-11 since and was a well-held fourth behind Kilmore Rock over C&D last month; now back on last winning mark but she's not easy to predict and others are preferred.

7/1

4th

10

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Starlyte

11st 3lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Three-time course winner, most recently in valuable series final (2m5f, good to soft) in March 2025; generally disappointing this season but kept on well for huge-odds fourth in mares' Listed race here (3m, good to soft) last month and returns to a handicap on a workable mark.

7/1

Form: 48543-

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 6yo who was placed on recent handicap debut at Perth (3m, good to soft); might well have gone close there had she not persistently hung left in the home straight; should cope with today's drop back in trip and may have a bigger run in her on this left-handed track.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

Theirshegoes

11st 4lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Sandy Thomson

Hasn't won for a while, but fair runs with cheekpieces on last two starts (fourth in mares' handicap over C&D on good on first occasion); each-way chance.

14/1

5th

5

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

15:00 Hexham

Theirshegoes

11st 4lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Thomson

Out of form towards end of last year but returned from three-month break with pretty good fourth in first-time cheekpieces at Kelso (2m5f, good) 11 days ago, and it will be interesting to see whether this drop back in trip pays dividends.

8/1

Form: 25P-

Last run: 97 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won 15-runner Irish point in April 2022 and made quite pleasing start to rules career when second over C&D (good to soft) in November; two disappointing runs have followed, though, and she has questions to answer on today's handicap debut; first-time cheekpieces and Brian Hughes enlisted.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:25 Perth

Lady Mendoza

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Rebecca Menzies

0-14 over hurdles; returned from layoff with pretty good fourth at Cartmel (2m6f, good) in May but three lesser efforts have followed and she doesn't always look enthusiastic; headgear switched again today.

14/1

5th

7

23rd Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

15:20 Cartmel

Lady Mendoza

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Rebecca Menzies

0-13 over hurdles; kept on for fourth here (2m6f, good) in May, after a layoff, but two lesser efforts have followed and she doesn't always look enthusiastic; needs to be perked up by change of headgear.

10/1

10th

3

16th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

17:10 Uttoxeter

Lady Mendoza

11st 3lb

J: William Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Kept on for fourth at Cartmel (2m6f, good) in May, after a layoff, and may not have been suited by the soft ground when below form there last month but she's 0-12 over hurdles now and doesn't always look enthusiastic.

12/1

Form: 5765U-

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Unexposed after only four hurdle runs but was well beaten when unseating rider at penultimate flight on last month's handicap debut at Perth (2m4f, soft) and needs today's quicker ground to enable improvement.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

13:05 Hexham

Maisie Too

10st 6lb

J: Mr John Dixon

T: Susan Corbett

led, headed but prominent before 3rd

14/1

6th

11

16th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:50 Newcastle

Maisie Too

10st 3lb

J: Dillan Hurst

T: Susan Corbett

Unexposed after only four hurdle runs but was well beaten when unseating rider at penultimate flight on last month's handicap debut at Perth (2m4f, soft) and needs today's quicker ground to enable improvement.

25/1

11

28th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Maisie Too

10st 8lb

J: Dillan Hurst

T: Susan Corbett

Unexposed sort; makes her handicap debut with cheekpieces on having shown a little promise in novice events; needs to improve.

20/1

Form: 93767-

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far when midfield at Perth (2m4f, soft) last month and is another 4lb lower here but this 11-race maiden has become rather disappointing; others have much more appealing profiles.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

9

18th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 5

15:50 Musselburgh

Dot Cotton

10st 13lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: R Mike Smith

towards rear

9/1

0

11

5th Jan 2024

Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 5

14:30 Musselburgh

Dot Cotton

11st 2lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: R Mike Smith

She's a 16-race maiden but she ran well when second here (2m4f, good to soft) last month off a career-low mark (behind comfortable winner Lihyan who is due to run in the 1:55); back up 1lb today; might not be far away.

9/1

2nd

4

18th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 5

14:25 Musselburgh

Dot Cotton

11st 1lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: R Mike Smith

On dangerous mark but she's still a maiden after 15 starts and has an uninspiring record of 4937677547 in handicaps; others preferred.

9/1

Form: 36431- D

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Lived up to her name when holding on well to win at Carlisle (2m1f, heavy) on return to hurdling in March; that wasn't a great race but she's only 2lb higher and this trip-and-ground combination will also suit.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

4

3rd Sep 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Worcester

Toughasoldboots

11st 2lb

J: Abbie McCain

T: Donald McCain

Now 3lb lower than when winning at Carlisle (2m1f, heavy) in March but has been out of form this season (four runs) and is not yet proven over this far.

14/1

7th

4

21st Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

19:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Toughasoldboots

11st 3lb

J: Abbie McCain

T: Donald McCain

Won off this mark at Carlisle in March (2m1f, heavy) but beaten 20l or more in her three subsequent runs; hood fitted in a hope of turning things around.

12/1

6th

3

19th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:40 Uttoxeter

Toughasoldboots

11st 6lb

J: Abbie McCain

T: Donald McCain

Defied similar mark at Carlisle (2m1f, heavy) in March but tailed off twice since when good ground was no excuse; bit to prove all of a sudden.

9/1

Form: /B126- D

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Beat short-odds favourite to cause 50-1 shock in small-field Huntingdon maiden (2m3f, good) in October and, following a break, last month's handicap debut at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) was very respectable; will need to build on that recent effort here, though.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

0

2

8th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Martalindy

12st 0lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Philip Kirby

Makes her chase debut after a break; this lightly raced 6yo showed promise over hurdles and drops back in trip having faded over 3m at Aintree last time; her dam improved for the switch to fences; not ruled out.

20/1

6th

5

16th Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 149y

Class 4

20:45 Aintree

Martalindy

11st 4lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Philip Kirby

disputed lead, led 2nd, headed 2 out, weakening when jockey dropped whip approaching last

14/1

4

6th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:20 Southwell

Martalindy

11st 1lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Philip Kirby

Form: 26P5-B

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
0-6 over hurdles; only beaten about 3l when fifth of nine at Kelso (2m2f, good) last month and was unlucky to be brought down there on Wednesday but others have more pressing claims.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

0

7

18th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 5

14:25 Musselburgh

Melchoir

10st 11lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Nine-race maiden who has not progressed and was pulled up at Kelso (2m5f, soft) last month on her first run after wind surgery; others are more convincing.

16/1

0

9

29th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

13:35 Kelso

Melchoir

10st 11lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Yet to win but not fully exposed and has shown ability; last seen when brought down in May and has since had a wind op, but she needs to improve if she's to land this.

14/1

Form: 662P0-

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Free-going front-runner; belied 50-1 odds when second on handicap debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in March but suffered two heavy defeats last month (2m4f/2m); not the percentage call here.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:12 Perth

Celestial Fashion

11st 6lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Shot up 16lb for her back-to-back wins (2m3f/2m5f) and, although a bad mistake was no help when last to finish at Carlisle, it could be that the handicapper has caught up with her.

5/1

3rd

3

8th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 198y

Class 4

15:50 Carlisle

Celestial Fashion

11st 6lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Thriving mare who bids to compete a hat-trick after clear wins at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) and over C&D (good to soft) this year; shooting up the weights but needs to be taken very seriously in current form.

4/5

1st

4

3rd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 198y

Class 4

15:05 Carlisle

Celestial Fashion

10st 10lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Won by 10l on reappearance here (2m4f, soft) in November and, after not staying 3m at Ayr, she bounced back with an easy, all-the-way win at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) 12 days ago; 8lb higher in a tougher race today but this progressive 8yo could still be ahead of the handicapper.

9/4

Form: 56378-

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in 2m Perth novice last month, after a break, and now 0-7 over hurdles; might have needed that outing and has much better chance at the weights on today's handicap debut, but still makes only limited appeal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

14th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 77y

Class 5

13:15 Sedgefield

Fllana Bay

10st 9lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Maurice Barnes

13-race maiden; has failed to complete on his last three starts over hurdles and hard to fancy now going chasing.

50/1

5

14th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 77y

Class 5

13:15 Sedgefield

Fllana Bay

10st 9lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Maurice Barnes

13-race maiden; has failed to complete on his last three starts over hurdles and hard to fancy now going chasing.

50/1

9

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

13:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Fllana Bay

10st 7lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Maurice Barnes

Fell when 66-1 for low-grade Market Rasen handicap in June and now 0-12 over hurdles; can't be recommended on today's terms.

100/1

Form: 5P3P-

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Showed nothing more than glimmers of promise over hurdles last season (four starts) and is 6lb out of the weights for today's handicap debut but was placed in a fast-ground handicap on the Flat last spring and is unexposed on a sound surface in this sphere; worth a glance in the betting.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(6)

6th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Wetherby

National Charter

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Chris Grant

held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and struggling over 2f out, lost touch from over 1f out, eased inside final furlong

10/1

14

16th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:50 Newcastle

National Charter

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Showed nothing more than glimmers of promise over hurdles last season (four starts) and is 6lb out of the weights for today's handicap debut but was placed in a fast-ground handicap on the Flat last spring and is unexposed on a sound surface in this sphere; worth a glance in the betting.

20/1

8

14th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

15:20 Sedgefield

National Charter

10st 3lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Chris Grant

One of the lesser lights for William Haggas on the Flat and she's not achieved much in three hurdle runs for new stable; no appeal.

66/1

Non-runners

Jims Apple, Melchoir

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £32.20
Straight Forecast £26.08
Tricast £78.27
Trifecta £90.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Our Laura B

RP RATINGS:

Toughasoldboots

Telegraph:

Emily Wade

The Times:

Starlyte

The Star:

Emily Wade

Daily Mail:

Our Laura B

Daily Mirror:

Our Laura B

The Sun:

Our Laura B

Daily Record:

Our Laura B

POSTDATA:

Toughasoldboots

D Express:

Toughasoldboots

The Guardian:

Starlyte