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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3406.24
  • 2m 4f 88y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £18.30
  • Place: £4.80

Form: 3663-4

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden who failed to build upon her promising chasing debut in February and now switches back to hurdling; didn't run badly on last couple of outings, though, and has slipped to a good mark.
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9th

3

26th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:53 Worcester

Methodtothemagic

11st 11lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Richard Phillips

Placed off 4lb higher on chasing debut at Leicester (2m6f, good) in early 2023 and won over hurdles in good style last summer; good claims on that evidence but was well beaten on last two hurdling starts, having bled from the nose both times, and comes with risk.

16/1

10th

3

18th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

20:33 Uttoxeter

Methodtothemagic

11st 10lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Richard Phillips

Off the mark (12th attempt) with an emphatic win at Southwell (2m4f, good) last summer but she bled from the nose when tailed off at Worcester in September; has had a break since but she doesn't have a great record fresh.

16/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: /26-P1 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Pulled up last month, after a one-year absence, but bounced back to form with win at Cartmel (2m6f, good) on Friday; 7lb penalty demands more from her here but she's an obvious one for the shortlist.
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7

9th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 51y

Class 5

15:30 Catterick

Pure Surf

10st 2lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Victor Thompson

Won a four-runner handicap chase at Newcastle in April (2m4f, good); disappointing on last three starts, the last two in November; 3lb out of the handicap; best watched.

50/1

6

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

18:40 Hexham

Pure Surf

11st 0lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Victor Thompson

raced wide, in touch with leaders early, midfield 3rd

11/1

6

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

18:40 Hexham

Pure Surf

11st 0lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Victor Thompson

Held on well to beat Top Of The Bay and Ribeye under Pippa Brown at Newcastle (2m4f, good) last month and ran at least as well when close second at Sedgefield (2m3f, good) six days later but Kelso 11 days ago was a bit disappointing and, on balance, others look stronger.

11/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.70

Form: 00PP-7

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in both handicaps for Ian Williams last season and, following a break, was safely held here (3m, good) on last month's stable debut; needs that recent run to have brought her on.
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6

14th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 163y

Class 5

16:00 Hereford

Kimberley Eve

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Simon Earle

Reportedly treated for ulcers before displaying much-improved form to win a 3m Ludlow handicap by 11l (soft; 7lb lower); perhaps heavy ground didn't suit when tailed off at Exeter; better expected this time, for all that further suits her well.

6/1

7th

8

1st Jan 2024

Soft

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

13:00 Exeter

Kimberley Eve

10st 5lb

J: James Best

T: Simon Earle

Placed twice in the autumn (2m7f/3m) and took form to whole new level when scoring by 11l from 7lb out of the handicap at Ludlow (3m, soft) last month, having reportedly been treated for ulcers; effectively 8lb higher here; interesting to see whether she can build on that performance.

5/1

Form: 33-P04

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
0-9 over hurdles; kept on for respectable fourth at Market Rasen (2m, good) last month and may benefit from today's move back up in trip but some of the others have more pressing claims.
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4

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Game Beaaa

11st 5lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Patchy form last August-October and this is her first run since; however, she may be better around this time of the year than she is in the autumn and she won after a similar absence last June; not ruled out.

14/1

10th

7

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:25 Perth

Game Beaaa

11st 8lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Daragh Bourke

All three wins at Market Rasen; beaten 5l into fifth at Sedgefield two weeks ago and probably needs more here.

10/1

4

8th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:15 Sedgefield

Game Beaaa

11st 9lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

A dual 2m scorer at Market Rasen in June but she was well below par when sixth of ten in 2m2f Kelso handicap three weeks ago; she needs to get back on track.

8/1

Form: 6P-30

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Improved form when placed in Ludlow maiden (2m5f, good to soft) for Michael Scudamore in May but well beaten on stable/handicap debut at Worcester (2m4f, good) later that month; cheekpieces now added.
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9

2nd Feb 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

14:55 Southwell

Sinurita

10st 8lb

J: Thomasina Eyston

T: Neil Mulholland

Second at Bangor (2m3f, good) last August but only one echo of that in her three starts since; unraced under rules beyond an extended 2m5f.

16/1

10th

6

30th Nov 2023

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

15:45 Taunton

Sinurita

11st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Neil Mulholland

Second to an improver at Bangor in August (2m3f, good); dropped out tamely when favourite next time and did something similar at Fakenham 17 days ago (2m4f); now has questions to answer.

11/2

4th

6

13th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

14:40 Fakenham

Sinurita

11st 2lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Neil Mulholland

Had few chances and put up an improved show when second of ten to an improver at Bangor in August (2m3f, good); weakened quickly and pulled up next time, though (favourite), so has some questions to answer.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: PP-432

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
0-13 under rules when trained in Ireland but was clear second to progressive rival in Bangor chase (3m, good) last month and now switches back to hurdling off same mark for stable debut; interesting.
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7

7th Sep 2024

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

17:20 Stratford

Camillas Choice

10st 2lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

held up in rear, not fluent 10th, unseated 12th

25/1

9

20th Jul 2024

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

14:15 Cartmel

Camillas Choice

10st 13lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Gary Hanmer

Mainly out of form since winning 2m7f handicap hurdle at Bangor in August 2023 (good); two fair runs over fences last summer (has won a point); hard to fancy.

20/1

10

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

21:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Camillas Choice

10st 12lb

J: Kai Lenihan

T: Gary Hanmer

C&D winner last August (good) on second run for this yard but no sign of that form for a while now.

14/1

Form: 3P1-31 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
2-3 since her wind op in January, the latter win gained at Worcester (2m, good) last month; well beaten on both previous attempts at 2m4f but is worth another crack at this trip and may have more improvement to come.
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4th

13

3rd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:15 Southwell

Well Done Dani

10st 10lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Three wins over hurdles, the latest at Kelso in September; placed on both starts since, last time finishing runner-up to a subsequent winner at Huntingdon (2m4f, good); acts on good to soft; contender.

4/1

4th

13

3rd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:15 Southwell

Well Done Dani

10st 10lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Three wins over hurdles, the latest at Kelso in September; placed on both starts since, last time finishing runner-up to a subsequent winner at Huntingdon (2m4f, good); acts on good to soft; contender.

4/1

Form: 8435-6

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with three respectable runs in a visor but took a backward step when last in action and is yet to add to her juvenile hurdle win in November 2021; no headgear today; others preferred.
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11

19th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:58 Doncaster

Lady Pacifico

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Georgie Howell

Flat/hurdle winner who made it 0-5 as a chaser when pulled up last time and she's 4lb out of the weights; others preferred.

25/1

9

4th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

14:10 Market Rasen

Lady Pacifico

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Georgie Howell

Has shown some aptitude for chasing but this Flat/hurdle winner was tailed off here on Boxing Day in the race won by Asa; tongue-tie is added; 1lb out of the weights.

33/1

Form: /607-5

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Just a respectable fifth on last month's handicap debut at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) but that was her first run since January and she remains unexposed; improvement possible.
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6th

12

18th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Worcester

Celestial Park

10st 9lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

Unplaced in her first six starts but showed the benefit of wind surgery when swooping at Uttoxeter 19 days ago, winning over this trip quite decisively (attracted support); even a 6lb rise still leaves her at the foot of this handicap and no surprise if she followed up.

11/4

1st

11

30th Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

19:20 Uttoxeter

Celestial Park

10st 2lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

Maiden; not beaten far on her Market Rasen handicap debut in June but below that level next time; wind surgery since and might have possibilities on the back of that.

14/1

9th

9

3rd Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:45 Southwell

Celestial Park

10st 9lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

took keen hold, prominent

14/1

Form: 12-223 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Opened account with clearcut C&D (good to soft) win in March and was runner-up on her next three outings (2m4f-3m1f); not quite at same level when well-held third at Aintree (3m, good) last month but still enters calculations here.
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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

Form: /7568-

Last run: 88 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ran well to a point at Taunton (3m, good to soft) in March, after a break, but never really got involved at Hereford the following month and is now 0-12 over hurdles.
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3rd

5

28th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

18:15 Market Rasen

Saddlers Quest

10st 11lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Debra Hamer

Won three on the trot over 2m/2m1f last summer (good/good to soft); may have needed the race after a break and wind surgery when last of five at Newton Abbot (2m1f, soft) last time; better ground should suit as well.

7/1

5th

2

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

16:25 Newton Abbot

Saddlers Quest

11st 9lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Debra Hamer

Completed a hat-trick when pipping Karannelle in this race a year ago and looked back in good form when close fourth over C&D (good); slightly disappointing later in June on latest outing but seems quite versatile regarding ground and features prominently in calculations; had wind op in July.

3/1

Form: /P00-4

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 21l when last of four finishers (sixth best on merit) on handicap debut at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) in May; effectively 12lb lower here, though, and worth a glance in the betting.
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8th

10

30th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 135y

Class 5

16:25 Fontwell

Double Or Quits

10st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Alexandra Dunn

Unplaced all six hurdling starts but, following a long layoff and a wind op, shaped with more promise than eventual 43l defeat might suggest at Stratford (3m2f, good) last month; might have needed that outing and is no forlorn hope if she takes well to chasing; 3lb wrong.

33/1

5th

9

21st Jul 2024

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:55 Stratford

Double Or Quits

10st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Alexandra Dunn

Weak form claims and hasn't been seen for a year, since when she's had wind surgery; well out of the weights on her first run beyond 2m4f.

33/1

12

3rd Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:45 Southwell

Double Or Quits

10st 2lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Alexandra Dunn

midfield, ridden after 5 out

33/1

Non-runners

Saddlers Quest

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £81.70
Straight Forecast £58.75
Tricast £765.19
Trifecta £1370.60

Selections

The Guardian:

Well Done Dani

POSTDATA:

Emily Wade

SPOTLIGHT:

Camilla's Choice

RP RATINGS:

Game Beaaa

The Star:

Celestial Park

Telegraph:

Pure Surf

WEST COUNTRY:

Methodtothemagic

The Times:

Emily Wade

Daily Mail:

Well Done Dani

Daily Mirror:

Well Done Dani

The Sun:

Well Done Dani

Daily Record:

Well Done Dani

D Express:

Camilla's Choice