December 09 / 12.05 Sandown

12.05

Soft

Betfair Supports Racing With Pride Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Mares’ Hurdle Series Qual’)

  • Prize money: £10406
  • 2m 3f 173y
  • Class 3
  • 5 runners
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Betfair Supports Racing With Pride Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Mares’ Hurdle Series Qual’)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 2282-F

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Flat winner for previous yard; 0-6 over hurdles but stayed on for second in decent 4yo handicap at Cheltenham (2m1f, good) in April and was attempting to make an effort when falling two out at Fakenham (2m) on reappearance; this new trip is well worth exploring; possibilities.
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5

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 2

15:30 Warwick

Pretending

11st 4lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Third to Greyval 12 months ago off the same mark; hadn't been at her best this season but came good at Market Rasen (2m4f, soft) and clearly capable of having some say in the outcome.

6/1

1st

6

17th Feb 2026

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

15:02 Market Rasen

Pretending

11st 8lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Exposed mare who hasn't been quite at her best this season, but is on a good mark (3lb lower than for last win); has an each-way chance.

14/1

4th

5

26th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 3

14:50 Plumpton

Pretending

11st 3lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Rather hit and miss since her last win (2m4f, good to soft) in October 2024 and she was pulled up at Fakenham eight days ago; back on her last winning mark but has a bit to prove at present.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 23-P

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner who ran encouragingly over hurdles at Southwell (2m) on rules debut; has gone sharply backwards in two runs since, latest switched to chasing (2m6f); not a solid option but could go well off this low weight provided she bounces back.
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3

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

3m 1f 10y

Class 4

12:30 Huntingdon

Another Day Out

11st 9lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Only 3lb higher than for her narrow C&D win on good ground in March and was odds-on favourite for her return to fences 18 days ago only to depart mid-race; she's probably the one to beat; usual cheekpieces are replaced by an eyeshield.

4/6

2

7th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

14:15 Huntingdon

Another Day Out

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

Three-time chase winner (once over C&D); lost her way over fences during the winter but battled well for narrow hurdle win here (3m1f, good; front pair well clear) in March and reverts to this code on a good mark.

5/4

1st

1

18th Mar 2026

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

14:15 Huntingdon

Another Day Out

11st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

Three front-running chase wins in 2024, including over about 3m here; second of five at Ludlow in October but her chase form has gone to pot; latest hurdle performance (four starts back) gives her a place chance.

8/1

Form: 5-803

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Unexposed mare who has raced just four times; shaped promisingly at Warwick (2m, soft) on latest novice start and looks the type to do well now handicapping over a longer distance; nicely bred and in excellent hands; 4lb out of weights but Tristan Durrell takes off 5lb; interesting.
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4

8th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:58 Uttoxeter

Elle Est Beau

11st 10lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Cheekpieces have been installed this season, with a good second at Southwell (2m4f, good) on first occasion but she was not in quite the same form on soft ground on either start since; stamina to prove after one attempt at 3m (last March) and improvement is needed on this chase debut.

9/2

4

8th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:58 Uttoxeter

Elle Est Beau

11st 10lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Cheekpieces have been installed this season, with a good second at Southwell (2m4f, good) on first occasion but she was not in quite the same form on soft ground on either start since; stamina to prove after one attempt at 3m (last March) and improvement is needed on this chase debut.

9/2

5th

6

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

14:05 Wetherby

Elle Est Beau

11st 11lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

in rear, steady headway from 5th

11/2

Form: 1/46U-

Last run: 342 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Quirky but isn't fully exposed; never landed a blow when sixth (off 2lb higher) in this race last year but should do better with cheekpieces applied this time; absent since unseating rider early when wearing this headgear at Exeter on New Year's Day; shortlisted on return to action.
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0

13

23rd Jan 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 4

15:10 Newbury

Whisky Express

10st 13lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Harry Fry

mistake 1st

14/1

4th

3

9th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 3f 173y

Class 3

12:05 Sandown

Whisky Express

10st 9lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Harry Fry

Quirky but isn't fully exposed; never landed a blow when sixth (off 2lb higher) in this race last year but should do better with cheekpieces applied this time; absent since unseating rider early when wearing this headgear at Exeter on New Year's Day; shortlisted on return to action.

5/2

4

1st Jan 2023

Soft

2m 2f 111y

Class 4

12:55 Exeter

Whisky Express

11st 3lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Harry Fry

Pushed out to win Newton Abbot maiden (2m5f, soft) last spring, her third hurdle run, but tended to hang and looked rather awkward under pressure in her two handicaps this season; not beaten far in either of those races but needs the first-time cheekpieces to keep her focussed here.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 310-F9

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
3m hurdle winner in Ireland nine months ago; 80-1 shot in Ludlow chase (fell four out) and Cheltenham hurdle (well beaten having jumped with no fluency) for new stable; best watched unless the market signals are stronger this time.
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1st

3

13th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 38y

Class 5

15:10 Fakenham

Fortunefavorsdbold

11st 13lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Suffered early mishap three starts ago but placed on other four outings this season, most recently when second ay Exeter (3m, good) three weeks ago; ran poorly on only previous visit to Fakenham and would appeal more on ground slower than good but still features prominently in calculations.

5/2

2nd

2

22nd Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 54y

Class 5

15:37 Exeter

Fortunefavorsdbold

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Christian Williams

Suffered early mishap on penultimate outing but placed on other three starts this season, most recently when clear second to dual subsequent winner at Leicester (2m6f, heavy) last month; might not be ideally suited by the much quicker ground here but still commands respect.

15/8

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Fable

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Payout
Exacta £13.90
Straight Forecast £14.47
Trifecta £33.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Whisky Express

SPOTLIGHT:

Elle Est Beau

The Times:

Pretending

Telegraph:

Elle Est Beau

D Express:

Elle Est Beau

Daily Record:

Elle Est Beau

The Guardian:

Pretending

TOPSPEED:

Whisky Express

POSTDATA:

Whisky Express

WEST COUNTRY:

Whisky Express

Daily Mail:

Whisky Express

Daily Mirror:

Whisky Express

The Sun:

Whisky Express

The Star:

Whisky Express