December 16 / 12.50 Doncaster

12.50

Good To Soft

Each Way Extra At bet365 Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Go North Lady Buttons Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 3m 0f 84y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Each Way Extra At bet365 Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Go North Lady Buttons Series Qualifier)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 366-42 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Returned to form on her second start of the season when back up in trip at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) last month, finishing second; could have more to offer over staying distances and she's in calculations.
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7th

2

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:18 Southwell

Phillapa Sue

12st 0lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

always behind, mistake 1st

7/1

7th

2

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:18 Southwell

Phillapa Sue

12st 0lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

always behind, mistake 1st

7/1

2

24th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 34y

Class 4

14:55 Carlisle

Phillapa Sue

11st 11lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Inconsistent over hurdles last season but posted a career-best RPR when winning at Market Rasen (3m, heavy) in March on her sole chase start; has also won on good to soft ground; interesting contender now back over fences for her reappearance.

7/2

13/2

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 353-53 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
She could do with settling better now up in trip but she kept on well for third at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) last time and, with her dam having won over 2m7f, she's open to improvement at this distance; possible player.
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7th

7

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

11:55 Doncaster

Minniemum

11st 8lb

J: Mr Archie Jones

T: Henry Daly

took keen hold, in rear early, headway and pressed leader after 1st, mistake 3rd, left in lead 7th, headed 4 out

14/1

7th

7

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

11:55 Doncaster

Minniemum

11st 8lb

J: Mr Archie Jones

T: Henry Daly

took keen hold, in rear early, headway and pressed leader after 1st, mistake 3rd, left in lead 7th, headed 4 out

14/1

3rd

3

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

19:00 Hexham

Minniemum

11st 5lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Henry Daly

Has taken time to come to herself; off the mark off 5lb lower in a Bangor novice handicap last time (2m7f, good); interesting jockey booking; chance

11/4

14/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 1-3136

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten at Worcester in June and same story at Taunton last month when back from a break; however, this 5yo remains lightly raced and looked one to follow when winning on her handicap debut at Fontwell (2m5f, good) in May; there's some stamina in her pedigree and she could bounce back.
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6th

3

25th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

15:25 Ludlow

Pure Theatre

11st 13lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Anthony Honeyball

raced in second

5/1

6th

3

25th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

15:25 Ludlow

Pure Theatre

11st 13lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Anthony Honeyball

raced in second, challenging before 3 out, weakened from 2 out

5/1

8th

13

9th Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 2

13:45 Wincanton

Pure Theatre

10st 5lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Anthony Honeyball

Dual hurdle winner last year, latterly off today's mark in low-grade Fontwell handicap (2m5f, good); flopped when favourite for chasing debut in September and now reverts to hurdling; may find this too competitive.

20/1

Form: 04P-7P

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Her mark continues to fall and it's possible she'll stage a revival when back on good ground, but she's been pulled up/tailed off on her last three starts and has plenty to prove; wears first-time cheekpieces.
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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

Form: 5-7632 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 12st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
No match for the winner on her two runs this autumn (2m4f/2m3f, heavy/soft) but she's kept on nicely to finish placed and is worth another go at this trip; versatile ground-wise; on the shortlist in first-time cheekpieces.
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5th

1

16th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

12:50 Doncaster

Bon Retour

12st 2lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Mark Walford

No match for the winner on her two runs this autumn (2m4f/2m3f, heavy/soft) but she's kept on nicely to finish placed and is worth another go at this trip; versatile ground-wise; on the shortlist in first-time cheekpieces.

6/1

2nd

6

22nd Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Warwick

Bon Retour

11st 6lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mark Walford

Won two handicaps for Nicky Richards, the latest in September 2022 off 4lb higher; there's a reason for her reduced mark but the signs were more encouraging at Carlisle last month when keeping on for third behind last week's Cheltenham runner-up White Rhino; trip/ground fine.

3/1

Form: 03-162

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
She's 2lb out of the handicap and was no match for the easy winner at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) last time; however, she won over 2m7f at Hexham (good to soft) in May and is an each-way possible now back up in trip.
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6th

15

16th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

12:50 Doncaster

September Daisy

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: N W Alexander

She's 2lb out of the handicap and was no match for the easy winner at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) last time; however, she won over 2m7f at Hexham (good to soft) in May and is an each-way possible now back up in trip.

8/1

2nd

8

11th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:25 Kelso

September Daisy

10st 11lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

led early, headed but prominent 1st

8/1

Form: 5P076- D

Last run: 245 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
9yo who was regressive last season and reappears with something to prove, but she's dropped to a dangerous mark and her yard is in fine form.
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2

13th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

15:32 Chepstow

Tequila Blaze

12st 1lb

J: Mr Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Retains plenty of ability aged ten and won well under Tom Broughton at Southwell (3m, good to soft) in February; however, held off this mark since and faces some unexposed types in this field; vulnerable.

10/1

4th

2

13th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

15:32 Chepstow

Tequila Blaze

12st 1lb

J: Mr Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Retains plenty of ability aged ten and won well under Tom Broughton at Southwell (3m, good to soft) in February; however, held off this mark since and faces some unexposed types in this field; vulnerable.

10/1

5th

4

27th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 150y

Class 3

15:00 Wincanton

Tequila Blaze

11st 0lb

J: Mr Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Hadn't been firing at all but she fairly bolted up over this far at Southwell (good to soft) 54 days ago; back up 7lb but had got herself well handicapped.

8/1

Form: P37336

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Posted two fair thirds this autumn (2m7f/3m, good to soft/good) but needs something extra today and she was only sixth at Hereford last time.
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8th

14

16th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

12:50 Doncaster

Sheila Nash

10st 6lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Richard Phillips

Posted two fair thirds this autumn (2m7f/3m, good to soft/good) but needs something extra today and she was only sixth at Hereford last time.

16/1

6th

9

21st Nov 2023

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

14:40 Hereford

Sheila Nash

10st 9lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Richard Phillips

Two wins over hurdles at Worcester for previous yard; 0-5 for current stable but ran respectably in C&D event (good) most recently, finishing third, and remains on a workable mark; one to consider.

7/1

3rd

10

6th Nov 2023

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 5

12:50 Hereford

Sheila Nash

11st 0lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Richard Phillips

Won back-to-back 2m7f handicaps at Worcester last year when good ground seemed to suit her; only third there on good to soft last time and conditions could be similar here.

12/1

Form: 1-P5P5 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Out of form in May/June and she wasn't back to her best when fifth at Huntingdon in October, but at least that was a step back in the right direction and she's now 1lb lower than when winning at Wetherby (3m, good to soft) in April; not ruled out.
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2

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

15:55 Hexham

Dillarchie

11st 6lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Joanne Foster

Sedgefield winner off 1lb lower in February (3m3f, soft); not quite so good since, last three times over C&D; back on a fair mark but may come on for the run having been off since June.

10/1

2

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

15:55 Hexham

Dillarchie

11st 6lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Joanne Foster

prominent on outer, lost position 4 out, not fluent 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before last

10/1

6th

8

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

19:00 Hexham

Dillarchie

10st 7lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Joanne Foster

Won off a 3lb lower mark at Sedgefield in February (3m3f, soft); several fair runs since, including when fourth over C&D last time (good).

10/1

12/1

Form: 142-96 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won easily over C&D (good to soft) in January and went close at Carlisle (3m1f, good to soft) in April; soundly beaten sixth on last month's return to action at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) but kept on nicely and that sharp track may not have played to her strengths; interesting now back here.
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3rd

7

28th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:20 Musselburgh

Aazza

11st 4lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Paul Robson

Her mark continues to fall but there was no return to form on last month's stable debut and she needs to turn things around in first-time cheekpieces.

9/1

3rd

7

28th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:20 Musselburgh

Aazza

11st 4lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Paul Robson

took keen hold, prominent on inner, no extra run-in

9/1

9th

11

29th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

12:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Aazza

10st 13lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Paul Robson

Has slipped to a tempting mark but last season was disappointing and she makes trainer debut with much to prove.

20/1

Form: 7-1842 BF

Last run: 96 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) in May and went very close at Perth (3m, soft) in September last time out; she's inconsistent and this race is more competitive but she's not discounted.
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3rd

2

9th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

14:25 Huntingdon

Headscarf Lil

11st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

in rear

10/1

3rd

2

9th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

14:25 Huntingdon

Headscarf Lil

11st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

4-23 over hurdles, with all her wins on good ground over shorter; the latest (last May) was her only win since 2021 but she was short-headed at Perth (3m on soft) last September and not disgraced two months ago when back from a 12-week break; capable of being thereabouts.

10/1

5th

7

9th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 4

13:58 Ayr

Headscarf Lil

10st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

Creditable second on soft ground at Perth in September (3m) but all her wins have been on good ground; on fair mark now but probably needs the ground to dry out.

12/1

Form: PP-686 D

Last run: 141 days

W: 10st 13lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Has dropped to a mark 2lb lower than when winning at Ayr in February but this 10yo has struggled to get competitive since; major turnaround needed.
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3rd

6

7th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

On We Go

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Gillian Boanas

Did very well after joining Gillian Boanas in spring 2022, winning four of her first seven starts for the stable, but she's been out of form for a while now and needs to turn a corner.

20/1

0

4

2nd Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:15 Ayr

On We Go

11st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Gillian Boanas

Stays well and likes it here with her record at the track reading 17121; 5lb lower than when successful at this venue (3m, soft) last February, but her performances in the meantime leave plenty to be desired.

16/1

12th

12

16th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

12:50 Doncaster

On We Go

10st 13lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Gillian Boanas

led, headed 4 out, soon weakened

50/1

Form: 12-144

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Unraced beyond 2m5f and well beaten at Hexham last month; however, she may have needed that first run since June and this 5yo was progressive earlier in the year; not discounted.
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4th

5

22nd Jul 2024

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 4

15:20 Cartmel

Our Laura B

11st 8lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

prominent, challenging before 2 out, outpaced approaching last, stayed on run-in

14/1

4th

4

25th May 2024

Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

17:10 Cartmel

Our Laura B

11st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Dual 2m4f hurdle winner last spring; ended 2023 with two below-par efforts but returned from break with encouraging fourth at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) a fortnight ago and is well worth another crack at a staying trip.

7/2

Form: 581- D

Last run: 306 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Comfortably won a three-runner mares' novice at Catterick (3m1f, good) in February when upped in trip on her final run for Patrick Neville; she's unexposed and Brian Hughes remains on board for this stable debut, but the handicapper hasn't taken any chances with her opening mark.
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7th

7

16th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:20 Perth

Not Staying Long

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: R Mike Smith

Two-time staying hurdle winner (good/heavy); disappointed at Musselburgh (3m, soft) on latest start and likely to find a few too good over this shorter trip.

8/1

7th

7

16th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:20 Perth

Not Staying Long

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: R Mike Smith

Two-time staying hurdle winner (good/heavy); disappointed at Musselburgh (3m, soft) on latest start and likely to find a few too good over this shorter trip.

8/1

5th

7

5th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

18:10 Musselburgh

Not Staying Long

10st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: R Mike Smith

prominent

7/1

Non-runners

Jersey Lady

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £72.40
Straight Forecast £60.57
Tricast £634.53
Trifecta £1007.30

Selections

WEST COUNTRY:

Phillapa Sue

RP RATINGS:

Bon Retour

The Star:

Minniemum

SPOTLIGHT:

Aazza

TOPSPEED:

On We Go

The Times:

Phillapa Sue

Daily Mail:

Phillapa Sue

D Express:

Phillapa Sue

Daily Mirror:

Phillapa Sue

The Sun:

Phillapa Sue

Daily Record:

Phillapa Sue

POSTDATA:

Bon Retour

Telegraph:

Bon Retour

The Guardian:

Bon Retour