November 20 / 14.25 Exeter

14.25

Soft

Hall Down Hill Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4955.32
  • 2m 2f 111y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Hall Down Hill Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 28-1 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Irish point winner on testing ground; second in a Listed bumper (winner impressed on recent hurdling debut) before finishing well held in a Grade 2 at Aintree; nicely on top in the finish on her hurdling debut at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) and could easily have what it takes to defy a penalty.
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2nd

5

16th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 3

16:00 Ffos Las

Alfies Princess

11st 7lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

Needs to rebound from a disappointing run in January but returned from long absence with emphatic success at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft) on Boxing Day; remains lightly raced and is a big player if back on song for this first attempt at about 3m under rules.

11/2

7th

4

16th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 42y

Class 2

14:25 Windsor

Alfies Princess

11st 9lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

Good second in sole start last term (chase debut) and comfortably beat the only other finisher at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft) on reappearance, taking overall record to 4-10; has generally progressive RPRs throughout her career and may well continue on the up; major contender.

9/4

2nd

3

13th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 5f 110y

Class 4

14:10 Ffos Las

Alfies Princess

11st 13lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

prominent, disputing second 4 out, kept on run-in

5/2

Form: 62-3

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Inferior bumper form to Alfie's Princess and was about 7l behind that rival on their hurdling debuts at Chepstow (2m3f, soft), though she looked a big threat until clouting two out; could be sharper this time and has a 7lb pull with the winner.
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12

23rd Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 1

15:15 Newbury

Endless Supply

10st 13lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Similar chance to Alfie's Princess on their domination of an Exeter race in November (2m2f, good to soft) and unlikely that she was seen to best effect on heavy when turned over at odds-on at Uttoxeter just before Christmas; rested since and might not be badly handicapped.

16/1

2nd

2

22nd Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 6f 45y

Class 4

12:00 Uttoxeter

Endless Supply

11st 0lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Placed on both hurdling starts, more recently when clear second to useful mare at Exeter (2m2f, good to soft) last month; will be hard to beat here if suited by today's trip-and-ground combination.

2/5

2nd

5

20th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 2f 111y

Class 4

14:25 Exeter

Endless Supply

11st 0lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

midfield, disputing third after 6th, pressed leader 2 out, kept on until no extra inside final 110yds

3/1

Form: 41-

Last run: 242 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Finished just ahead of Kit's Coty in an Irish point; won a Chepstow bumper (soft) only narrowly but she idled late on and travelled like the best horse; now tongue tied and had a wind op; respected.
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No Results Found

Form: U

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Placed in all three Irish points last year and was bought for £60,000; was still moving well when hampered and unseating on the home turn in a 2m5f novice at Ludlow; clearly has plenty of ability.
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3rd

4

7th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

14:15 Huntingdon

Kits Coty

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Emma Lavelle

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

3rd

2

30th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 11y

Class 5

14:57 Ludlow

Kits Coty

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Emma Lavelle

Hasn't kicked on from her win over 3m here on good ground in October but she's back on that winning mark and she had hurdle form at about this trip.

7/2

Form: 209-

Last run: 214 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Finished second in her first bumper but form dipped afterwards; bit to prove on hurdling debut.
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4th

14

17th Dec 2023

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

13:55 Southwell

Whisperonthewind

10st 11lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Mel Rowley

Hasn't progressed from her debut second in a bumper and has no obvious form claims; tries cheekpieces.

25/1

5th

9

20th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 2f 111y

Class 4

14:25 Exeter

Whisperonthewind

11st 0lb

J: Alex Edwards

T: Mel Rowley

Finished second in her first bumper but form dipped afterwards; bit to prove on hurdling debut.

20/1

9th

16

20th Apr 2023

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 2

17:00 Cheltenham

Whisperonthewind

11st 2lb

J: Alex Edwards

T: Mel Rowley

Second at Warwick (soft) but her performance dipped at Huntingdon (good); hooded from the outset.

33/1

10/1

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Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Had a subsequent point winner behind when winning her sole Irish point in February (3m, yielding); should have a future for respected connections.
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4th

4

21st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 54y

Class 1

15:00 Exeter

Lady Balko

11st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Made very good progress over hurdles then fences last year, with the latest of six wins gained in quite valuable mares' handicap chase at Hereford (3m1f, good to soft) in December; will be dangerous if in similar mood here but suffered a worrying slump in form on her two starts last month and needs a good boost from the new cheekpieces.

10/1

1

31st Jan 2025

Soft

3m 4f 178y

Class 3

14:45 Lingfield

Lady Balko

12st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Sent chasing this term and twice made all in handicaps at Plumpton (3m2f) before always prominent to take one at Hereford (3m1f); ran poorly in mares' Listed race at Newbury 16 days ago when soft going should not have been a problem; needs to resume improvement and moves into the unknown stamina-wise.

6/1

1

31st Jan 2025

Soft

3m 4f 178y

Class 3

14:45 Lingfield

Lady Balko

12st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Sent chasing this term and twice made all in handicaps at Plumpton (3m2f) before always prominent to take one at Hereford (3m1f); ran poorly in mares' Listed race at Newbury 16 days ago when soft going should not have been a problem; needs to resume improvement and moves into the unknown stamina-wise.

6/1

Form: U-

Last run: 242 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
7-1 but was well held when unseating her rider in a Chepstow bumper in March; makes hurdling debut with her yard going well but probably best watched.
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3rd

2

20th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

16:15 Exeter

Sweet Caryline

11st 10lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Progressive mare with three wins this season; respectable sixth in stronger company at Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft) last time, 4.5l behind Game Colours; better off at the weights with that rival and a bold bid for a fourth win of the campaign can be expected if she handles these more testing conditions.

2/1

1st

1

10th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 5

17:30 Chepstow

Sweet Caryline

12st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

2-8 over hurdles; signed off in good form in the spring, making all at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good), but is 5lb higher now and may not enjoy such a favourable tactical scenario this time.

100/30

1st

3

7th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

15:15 Newton Abbot

Sweet Caryline

11st 8lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

made all, faced challenge 2 out, ridden and wandered around but ran on well approaching last, went clear run-in, comfortably

3/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Bought for £35,000 after winning her 3m Irish point on testing ground; didn't beat much at all but these connections usually recruit well.
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4th

7

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:30 Ludlow

Annie Express

11st 0lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Has a patchy profile but she made it 2-6 over fences when justifying favouritism here (2m4f, good) last month; up 6lb but that was a personal best last time and her other chase win came over this C&D; key player.

2/1

1st

1

30th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 11y

Class 5

14:57 Ludlow

Annie Express

12st 0lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Making stable debut when scoring comfortably over 3m here in January (good to soft) but has to get back on track after three lesser efforts (the latest in a first-time visor).

9/2

4th

9

15th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 4

15:20 Chepstow

Annie Express

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Won easily over fences at Ludlow (3m) in January on debut for this yard but nothing since, latterly with cheekpieces back on; now tries a visor; risky enough.

16/1

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Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam 11.4f Flat (RPR 68) and 2m-2m4f hurdle winner, half-sister to winners Silver Blaze (useful 1m) and Zingari (multiple 7f/1m); can only be watched.
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10th

2

21st Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

14:45 Chepstow

Bresilliantly So

11st 0lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

A couple of non-completions at huge odds and headgear is soon turned to.

100/1

2

7th Mar 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

14:55 Wincanton

Bresilliantly So

11st 0lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

Always behind when 200-1 for debut at Exeter (2m2f, good to soft) in November and difficult to enthuse over here.

100/1

0

3

20th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 2f 111y

Class 4

14:25 Exeter

Bresilliantly So

11st 0lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

Second foal; dam 11.4f Flat (RPR 68) and 2m-2m4f hurdle winner, half-sister to winners Silver Blaze (useful 1m) and Zingari (multiple 7f/1m); can only be watched.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam prolific 2m-3m2f hurdle/chase winner from the family of Gold Cup winner Bobs Worth; this is a belated debut.
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0

4

20th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 2f 111y

Class 4

14:25 Exeter

Deadwood Diva

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Jackie Du Plessis

Third foal; dam prolific 2m-3m2f hurdle/chase winner from the family of Gold Cup winner Bobs Worth; this is a belated debut.

33/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £5.34

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Alfie's Princess

SPOTLIGHT:

Endless Supply

WEST COUNTRY:

Lady Balko

Telegraph:

Kit's Coty

LAMBOURN:

Annie Express

The Star:

Queen Annie

The Guardian:

Endless Supply

The Sun:

Endless Supply

POSTDATA:

Alfie's Princess

The Times:

Alfie's Princess

Daily Mail:

Alfie's Princess

D Express:

Alfie's Princess

Daily Mirror:

Alfie's Princess

Daily Record:

Alfie's Princess