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SoftNext Meeting Thursday 7th December Mares’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3696.7
- 2m 4f 110y
- Class 5
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sleet
Abandoned
Form: d442-P
Last run: 22 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 54y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Made encouraging seasonal debut over 2m4f in November but has been well beaten over that trip three times since; she's suited by good ground and can outclass this field if back on song but is unraced beyond about 2m5f and arrives with a fair bit to prove. |
13/2 |
|
5th 2 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 166y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Dual chase winner in December 2024 and fairly consistent since, but she has struggled back up in class on last two starts, albeit they were some tough assignments; should appreciate this ease in class and she's capable of making her presence felt. |
4/1 |
|
8th 8 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 42y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
Struggled in similar event at Cheltenham last time, ending a reasonably consistent spell of form; faces another difficult assignment and may need a return to calmer waters; gained her only wins in Class 4 and Class 5 in December 2024. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 0P320-
Last run: 226 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
7th May 2024 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
16-race maiden who hasn't looked at home on testing ground in her last three races; has had her share of disappointments on goodish ground but her second here in March of last year on good to soft isn't forgotten. |
12/1 |
|
7th 6 |
7th May 2024 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
16-race maiden who hasn't looked at home on testing ground in her last three races; has had her share of disappointments on goodish ground but her second here in March of last year on good to soft isn't forgotten. |
12/1 |
|
6 |
20th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
in touch with leaders, lost ground after 3 out, soon struggling |
15/2 |
Abandoned
Form: /15P-1
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 3lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
1st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, jumped left 2nd, outpaced after 3 out, no match for first two |
7/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
1st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, jumped left 2nd, outpaced after 3 out, no match for first two |
7/1 |
|
6th 6 |
4th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Won on reappearance at Warwick (2m3f, soft) in November and just 2lb higher here, but she's struggled on her three outings since. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 733-43 BF
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
31st Jan 2024 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Had been in good form without winning in handicaps until pulled up at Bangor (23f) in December; he needs to get back on track. |
10/1 |
|
0 3 |
2nd Dec 2023 Soft 2m 7f 32y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Ended up with plenty to do and was hampered late on at Warwick last time; previous fourth at Market Rasen reads quite well in the context of this race; this longer trip should be in her favour; more solid than some. |
5/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 346-4
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 6lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
5th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
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 |
10st 7lb |
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 |
10st 6lb |
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: 143P4-
Last run: 237 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
9th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
0-10 over hurdles; all three chase wins over 2m7f at Newcastle, most recently in November 2022; lightly raced since and out of form last term but a stirrup leather broke when she unseated at the first on latest outing, when 8-1 and first-time blinkers replaced cheekpieces. |
12/1 |
|
10 |
9th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
prominent, jumped badly left 1st, soon reminder |
12/1 |
|
6 |
1st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
led, unseated 1st |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P477-P
Last run: 177 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 14 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Winning for a second time here when keeping on over 2m2f in October when only 4lb lower; not quite at the same level in her two subsequent visits and finished weakly the final time over 2m5f (stays this far). |
15/2 |
|
3rd 14 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
towards rear |
15/2 |
|
5th 13 |
19th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Fourth of 15 in this last year and she won here (2m2f, good to soft) in October before a fair third here (2m2f, soft) a fortnight ago, when she kept on well; Megan Bevan rides for the third consecutive race; chance. |
9/1 |
Verdict
Having pulled well clear with the runner-up when winning on her reappearance at Warwick last month, ANNIE DAY (nap) is taken to follow up. Dazzling Dove showed some good form earlier this year and is feared most. Lightly raced Harkangel is open to improvement.[Ben Hutton]
Selections
Daily Mirror:
Dazzling DoveD Express:
Bushtucker ParkThe Sun:
Bushtucker ParkThe Times:
Sindabella