November 01 / 15.15 Fakenham

15.15

Good To Soft

Burnham Market Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 2m 4f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Burnham Market Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 204P-7 D

Last run: 176 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Decent bumper performer but hasn't progressed over hurdles; only one fair effort (when fourth at Doncaster) in the last 18 months and enough to prove, especially if the ground becomes quite testing.
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7th

4

9th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

14:25 Huntingdon

Malina Jamila

11st 10lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Both of her wins (bumper and maiden hurdle) were at this track and they have been her only two visits, the latter two years ago; fair fourth with first-time cheekpieces at Doncaster (3m) in December but back in the doldrums since; visor takes over and she returns to Huntingdon, so there are potential positives.

16/1

7th

4

9th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

14:25 Huntingdon

Malina Jamila

11st 10lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

led, not fluent and joined 4 out, headed after 3 out, soon weakened

16/1

5

24th Apr 2024

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

17:15 Taunton

Malina Jamila

11st 6lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Neil King

Responded well to cheekpieces when fourth at Doncaster in December (3m) but soon back in the doldrums; much depends on what effect the visor might have.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 69P-14

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Shock winner of a Fontwell maiden hurdle in August (good ground) but well beaten back there last month; handicap debut; others preferred.
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1

30th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 5

13:10 Lingfield

Courtney Silver

12st 0lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Anthony Carson

reminder after 3rd

20/1

0

2

13th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

14:40 Fakenham

Courtney Silver

11st 12lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Anthony Carson

Showed little in early ventures in bumpers and pulled up on hurdle debut but she came clear in quite pleasing style when winning a 2m1f maiden at Fontwell in August and had a stiff task under a penalty next time; should have a future at this level now handicapping.

11/2

Abandoned

Form: 40-323

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Placed in both hurdle starts and pedigree suggests this longer trip will definitely suit on handicap debut; has run well in soft so plenty going for her but she does need to learn to settle if she's to progress properly.
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3

14th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell

Our Nel

11st 11lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Harry Fry

Just a respectable fourth over fences at Taunton (2m5f, soft) seven weeks ago and now 0-9 under rules but reverts to hurdling on a workable mark and good ground also suits; tongue-tie added; a possible.

9/2

3

14th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell

Our Nel

11st 11lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Harry Fry

pressed leader

9/2

4th

3

26th Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 150y

Class 5

16:50 Taunton

Our Nel

11st 9lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Harry Fry

Good start to chasing career when third behind two next-time-out winners at Fakenham (2m5f, soft) in December; was on the retreat when falling back at 2m2f here in early February (good ground no excuse) but hard to rule out.

4/1

Form: 088-00

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Nearer last than first in five starts for Gordon Elliott in Ireland, the latest last month; best watched on British debut, with cheekpieces fitted, unless attracting support.
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8th

3

17th Nov 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

14:45 Doncaster

Minnie Beets

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Henry Oliver

Showed little for Gordon Elliott in Ireland and beaten a long way when 40-1 in all three of her handicaps (2m, 2m7f and 2m3f), the latest when wearing first-time cheekpieces on debut for new yard nine days ago.

33/1

7th

4

8th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Warwick

Minnie Beets

11st 2lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Henry Oliver

Showed little for Gordon Elliott in Ireland and well held when 40-1 for both handicaps, over 2m and 2m7f; taken out of soft- and heavy-ground races in both countries so has a going query; wears first-time cheekpieces on debut for new yard.

20/1

Form: 22/25- BF

Last run: 222 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Maiden; well beaten when last seen in March but runner-up on her three previous starts, including one over C&D; has run well after a break and acts in soft ground so possibilities if she can find her best.
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6

6th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:45 Uttoxeter

Crem Fresh

10st 13lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Barry Brennan

Below her best on last three appearances, though a reluctance to settle (often the case) was never going to help when upped to nearly 3m the last time; she did win at Fakenham in November (7lb lower) on her last race at about this trip and heavy ground is fine.

10/1

6

6th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:45 Uttoxeter

Crem Fresh

10st 13lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Barry Brennan

Below her best on last three appearances, though a reluctance to settle (often the case) was never going to help when upped to nearly 3m the last time; she did win at Fakenham in November (7lb lower) on her last race at about this trip and heavy ground is fine.

10/1

Form: -3052P BF

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Maiden; it looked as if she was progressing well when second at Bangor in August but she was pulled up at Fontwell the following month (favourite); have to be doubts but repeat of the earlier effort puts her right in it.
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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

Form: 524P-8 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won this last year and also successful at Taunton in January (off just 1lb lower); like 12 months ago, she's had the benefit of a Worcester outing before coming here; more appealing than most.
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10th

12

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

16:50 Wincanton

Sawpit Sienna

10st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Samuel Drinkwater

11yo mare who has not won in over two years and was tailed off at Taunton (2m3f, good) last month; others are preferred.

16/1

10th

10

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

17:10 Taunton

Sawpit Sienna

10st 2lb

J: Miss Clara Brewitt

T: Samuel Drinkwater

A dual course scorer but this veteran mare came in last of five in 2m Lingfield handicap last month; others are preferred.

16/1

5th

6

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:35 Lingfield

Sawpit Sienna

10st 2lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Not lasting out over longer trips this term, so return to 2m makes sense, but it's over five years since she was last able to win outside mares-only company; 6lb out of the weights.

16/1

Abandoned

Form: 17-552 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won in good style here in April (soft, 2m) and easily her best subsequent effort when second at Uttoxeter last month; has to prove she stays 2m4f but firmly in the argument if she does.
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9

17th Nov 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

14:45 Doncaster

Luna Dora

10st 10lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

Won a mares' handicap at Fakenham (2m, soft) in April by just over 7l off 7lb lower; bit disappointing since until second of 14 at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) last month after a summer break, so she's back in calculations.

3/1

2nd

10

8th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:15 Uttoxeter

Luna Dora

10st 8lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

Landed a mares' handicap at Fakenham (2m, soft) in April by just over 7l, off 5lb lower; bit disappointing since and her form claims rest solely on that win.

12/1

Form: 346-

Last run: 266 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Unexposed after just three career starts but was well beaten on her handicap debut when last seen in February; longer trip at least should help.
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8

5th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

12:55 Leicester

Harkangel

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Tom Gretton

Won a 3m handicap hurdle at Taunton earlier this year but that effort remains a standout in her profile; struggles continued on chase debut latest and soft ground might not be what she wants.

14/1

8

5th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

12:55 Leicester

Harkangel

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Tom Gretton

Won a 3m handicap hurdle at Taunton earlier this year but that effort remains a standout in her profile; struggles continued on chase debut latest and soft ground might not be what she wants.

14/1

4th

6

18th Nov 2024

Good To Firm

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

15:10 Leicester

Harkangel

10st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Tom Gretton

Won mares' handicap hurdle at Taunton in April (3m, good; 33-1) with tongue-tie and cheekpieces on for first time; poor efforts both starts since; has same headgear on chase debut.

14/1

Abandoned

Form: P-8565

Last run: 59 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
She hasn't been showing enough this season to make great appeal as she seeks an initial success over hurdles; tongue-strap (no help once) returns and blinkers employed for the first time.
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11

11th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Worcester

Trickalight

11st 2lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Deborah Cole

Stuck to her task very well when second off lowly handicap mark at Fontwell (2m3f, good) in May but safely held twice since and now 0-13 over hurdles; headgear switched today.

50/1

9th

10

30th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

19:20 Fontwell

Trickalight

10st 8lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Deborah Cole

led, raced in second when headed 2nd, weakened after 3 out

6/1

7th

10

23rd May 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:58 Market Rasen

Trickalight

10st 5lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Deborah Cole

prominent, weakened before 2 out

6/1

Form: 747-7P

Last run: 59 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Maiden; pulled up on last month's chasing debut and has since left Fergal O'Brien; hood on for stable debut/return to hurdles.
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10

13th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

14:40 Fakenham

Div Ine Tara

10st 2lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Clare Hobson

Not beaten far at Ludlow in April (2m5f, good to soft) but early mistakes cost her when pulled up on final start for Fergal O'Brien; probably best watched on this occasion in first-time headgear.

20/1

Form: 44-P07

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all starts, the latest when tailed off in September after wind surgery; up in trip; 6lb out of the weights.
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0

13

23rd Jan 2024

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

13:00 Leicester

Ceci Wells

10st 2lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Paul Webber

prominent

33/1

4th

7

19th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 49y

Class 5

15:50 Fontwell

Ceci Wells

10st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Paul Webber

led, pressed leader when headed 7th, kept on until no extra from last

40/1

Verdict

Our Nel will go very close if she settles better. She may be the main threat to SAWPIT SIENNA (nap), who is following the same route as she did a year ago when taking this race. Luna Dora is the pick of the rest.[Jonathan Neesom]

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Luna Dora

SPOTLIGHT:

Sawpit Sienna

The Times:

Harkangel

WEST COUNTRY:

Our Nel

Telegraph:

Malina Jamila

D Express:

Sinurita

POSTDATA:

Luna Dora

The Guardian:

Luna Dora

The Sun:

Luna Dora

The Star:

Luna Dora

Daily Record:

Luna Dora

Daily Mail:

Sawpit Sienna

Daily Mirror:

Sawpit Sienna