16.05
Good To SoftVera Davies Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4901.4
- 2m 5f 55y
- Class 4
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
25/1 (Won)
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
24th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Suggested her turn might be near again when second at Bangor (2m7f, good) in May but Cartmel last month was a backward step and she's now 0-6 for current stable; cheekpieces (worn once last year) tried again. |
14/1 |
|
5th 2 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Dual novice winner for previous yard; building up some momentum for this one after beating all bar an improver at Bangor (2m7f, good); considered. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
23rd May 2026 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won two novice hurdles (2m3f/2m) for Alistair Ralph in 2023-24; struggled in first three runs for current yard but she showed signs of a revival when third of 12 at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last Saturday; was no match for the first two in that race but her mark continues to fall and she looks worth another try at this trip; could be dangerous. |
10/1 |
4/1
Form: 1
Last run: 160 days
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 111y |
11st 2lb |
Won a point and seems to have improved markedly for having fences back in front of her; won a Downpatrick restricted beginners' by 10l and the runner-up won a handicap by the same margin next time; stays farther and plenty to like. |
8/1 |
|
1st 8 |
13th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 150y |
11st 5lb |
Debut point and bumper winner was 0-13 over hurdles; sent off favourite for chasing debut here over an extended 2m3f when headed in the final strides; big chance once again up in trip. |
6/4 |
|
2nd 13 |
22nd May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
11st 5lb |
Some decent form when trained in Britain; couple of fair efforts in handicap hurdles since joining this yard, including when fifth of 12 here (2m6f) last time; 99-rated hurdler should be in the mix if she takes to larger obstacles. |
9/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
31st Mar 2025 Good 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
prominent, raced in third when jumped slightly left 4th |
5/1 |
|
4 |
31st Mar 2025 Good 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Point winner who is 0-10 under rules but has largely consistent form; wasn't helped by early mistakes last time; possibilities off current mark provided she avoids errors. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
10th Feb 2025 Good 3m 1f 54y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
midfield, pecked on landing 2nd, bad mistake and dropped to last 7th, headway before 12th, went third before 2 out, no impression run-in |
7/2 |
12/1
Form: 8-2
Last run: 170 days
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
17th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 179y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Has failed to complete in her two previous handicaps but the latest was at Ascot (2m3f, good; 28-1) and she was second in a 2m5f novice here earlier this year; wouldn't be too dismissive. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
17th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 179y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Has failed to complete in her two previous handicaps but the latest was at Ascot (2m3f, good; 28-1) and she was second in a 2m5f novice here earlier this year; wouldn't be too dismissive. |
14/1 |
|
6 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good 2m 3f 58y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
26th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Out of a half-sister to smart jumpers Royal Regatta and Three Musketeers; bought by David Dennis for £30,000 after winning a slow-ground Irish point in May 2021. |
25/1 |
|
11 |
13th Jan 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 145y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Bought for £30,000 after winning a 3m Irish point on soft/heavy in May 2021; the form could have worked out a lot better. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
24th Jun 2025 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Low-mileage 6yo who has taken well to fences in recent months and kept on well to beat Eightytwo Team in small-field contest at Huntingdon (2m7f, good) last month; 3m2f on a left-handed track also suits; respected. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Low-mileage 6yo who has taken well to fences in recent months and kept on well to open account in small-field C&D (good) contest 18 days ago; nudged up only 2lb for that and probably still has more improvement to come. |
10/11 |
|
2nd 4 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Low-mileage 6yo who has taken well to fences in recent months and kept on well to open account in small-field C&D (good) contest 18 days ago; nudged up only 2lb for that and probably still has more improvement to come. |
10/11 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
17th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Pick of her beaten handicap form rates a step up on that shown when victorious in a Doncaster novice previously (16.5f, good to soft), though can't say she's anything much in hand of her mark now. |
14/1 |
|
6 |
17th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Pick of her beaten handicap form rates a step up on that shown when victorious in a Doncaster novice previously (16.5f, good to soft), though can't say she's anything much in hand of her mark now. |
14/1 |
|
5th 4 |
25th Mar 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 145y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Improved to win at Doncaster (2m. good to soft) in January; stepped up on that when second on handicap debut at Hereford (2m3f, soft); fell at Chepstow only eight days ago but considered on the earlier form. |
3/1 |
50/1
Form: 00-5
Last run: 151 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 |
19th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Unexposed mare; didn't show a great deal in three bumpers; well-beaten second behind an easy odds-on winner (who went on to complete a hat-trick next time) at Uttoxeter on latest start (2m, heavy); half-sister to a 2m5f winner so should improve for this longer trip on handicap debut. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
18th Nov 2023 Heavy 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Showed only minor promise when well-held fifth here (2m4f, good) on hurdling debut in May and was in rear throughout at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) last month. |
66/1 |
|
8th 3 |
26th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Showed only minor promise when well-held fifth on hurdling debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in May; stable has more obvious chance with Saunton Surf here. |
50/1 |
100/1
Form: 5
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 |
14th Feb 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 163y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Placed in Irish points; signs of progress in her last two hurdles, getting closer when beaten 18l at Fakenham (2m, soft; 3lb higher); weakened late on that day having made her ground from off the pace but today's longer trip shouldn't be an issue given pointing background. |
7/1 |
|
4th 6 |
19th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 3y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Struggled on first three hurdling starts but her fifth at Hereford (2m3f, good) was a lot more encouraging and her Irish point form offers hope that she can make further progress under rules; handicap debut. |
10/1 |
5/2
Form: 10-
Last run: 196 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 3y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Bumper/hurdle winner; reportedly bled from the nose when pulled up on chase debut at Huntingdon (2m7f, good to soft) in November but was a well-held fifth on her return visit the following month; still early days in this sphere but she needs a transformation with cheekpieces added. |
14/1 |
|
6th 3 |
5th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Five starts over hurdles, taking her form to another level when she won 11-race at Exeter (extended 2m5f, soft) two months ago in her second handicap; carried her head awkwardly before run-in and has gone up 6lb but she may well have more to give. |
3/1 |
16/1
Form: 52
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 |
16th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
prominent |
11/1 |
|
8th 5 |
16th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
prominent, not fluent 5th |
11/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
27th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Won Irish point in spring 2023 but showed only minor promise in four novice/maiden hurdles (1m7f-2m5f) for Sam Thomas/Sara Bradstock since; given another wind op (his second) before this stable/handicap/chase debut; tongue-tie refitted; considered only if lively in the betting. |
33/1 |
|
10 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 70y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Won Irish point in May 2023 but showed only minor promise during three-race hurdling career for Sam Thomas and makes debut for latest new stable after a 519-day absence; tongue-tie removed. |
20/1 |
6/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
17th Oct 2026 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
1-11 over fences, the win gained on last season's reappearance at Ludlow (3m, good) in October; not in same form again since but she's now 5lb lower than for that success and needs watching in the market after 163 days off; cheekpieces worn last time are removed. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 4 |
7th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
1-10 over fences, the win gained on last season's reappearance at Ludlow (3m, good; Another Day Out second) in October; not in same form again since but now 2lb below that mark, and might be boosted by new cheekpieces. |
11/4 |
6/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
6th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
in rear |
10/1 |
|
9 |
6th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
in rear |
10/1 |
|
4th 16 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Made mistakes and was pulled up on chase/handicap debut last spring but put in good front-running shift when fifth on return to hurdling at Hereford (2m3f, good) in October; going further this time should be of benefit. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
19th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 95y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
11-race maiden over hurdles but has made the frame in all four starts at this track; tailed off at Fontwell recently following a four-month break but the return to this track could see her back to her best. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
19th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 95y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
11-race maiden over hurdles but has made the frame in all four starts at this track; tailed off at Fontwell recently following a four-month break but the return to this track could see her back to her best. |
5/1 |
|
8 |
23rd Oct 2024 Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Ran game race from the front when close third of six at Fakenham (2m7f, good) in June but we haven't seen her again since and she's 0-10 over hurdles now; others appeal more. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 13 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
towards rear, some headway when not fluent 4 out |
33/1 |
|
7th 13 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
towards rear, some headway when not fluent 4 out, soon no impression |
33/1 |
|
6th 10 |
18th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 154y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
took keen hold, prominent, weakened from 2 out |
11/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £158.11 |
Selections
The Star:
Friars Island LadyDaily Mirror:
Saunton SurfDaily Record:
Saunton SurfThe Guardian:
Faha BelleTelegraph:
Von Hallers