January 04 / 13.58 Hereford

13.58

Good To Soft

Download The PlanetSportBet App Mares’ Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4193.42
  • 2m 5f 163y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Download The PlanetSportBet App Mares’ Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; dam maiden point winner, half-sister to point/bumper winner Ask Me Nicely; won easily in an Irish maiden point (3m, good) last April and fetched £72,000 in May; now tongue tied; from a leading yard and needs a close look.
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3rd

2

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

17:20 Stratford

Lightening Mahler

12st 1lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: Dan Skelton

led, headed after last, soon lost second, no extra final 110yds

2/1

3rd

2

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

17:20 Stratford

Lightening Mahler

12st 1lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: Dan Skelton

led, headed after last, soon lost second, no extra final 110yds

2/1

3

18th Apr 2024

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 1

15:50 Cheltenham

Lightening Mahler

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Showed benefit of wind op when bouncing back to form with ready win at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) last month and is now 2-3 over hurdles; contests much deeper race here but it's hard to gauge the limit of her ability.

8/1

13/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 32

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Came good in points at the fourth attempt (last March) and bought for £10,000; rallied strongly for third of 16 in novice hurdle at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) in October and her second of ten to an easy Skelton-trained winner at Lingfield (2m3f, good to soft) five weeks ago confirmed she has significant ability; that's easily the best form in this field.
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4th

4

31st Mar 2025

Good

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

14:45 Wincanton

Melusine De Pail

11st 2lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Noel Williams

prominent, raced in third when jumped slightly left 4th

5/1

4

31st Mar 2025

Good

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

14:45 Wincanton

Melusine De Pail

11st 2lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Noel Williams

Point winner who is 0-10 under rules but has largely consistent form; wasn't helped by early mistakes last time; possibilities off current mark provided she avoids errors.

5/1

3rd

2

10th Feb 2025

Good

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

14:30 Catterick

Melusine De Pail

11st 11lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Noel Williams

midfield, pecked on landing 2nd, bad mistake and dropped to last 7th, headway before 12th, went third before 2 out, no impression run-in

7/2

25/1

  • Place: £8.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to a point winner, out of a 3m2f hurdle winner; led when falling three out last March in her second Irish point; perhaps best watched on rules debut.
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2nd

2

24th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:47 Uttoxeter

Lexies Moon

11st 13lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Laura Horsfall

2-11 over hurdles; built upon satisfactory seasonal debut when creditable second of 14 at Fontwell (2m3f, soft) a fortnight ago and can cope with today's drop back in trip; obvious contender if in similar form again.

3/1

4th

2

19th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:39 Huntingdon

Lexies Moon

11st 10lb

J: Mr Sean O’Connor

T: Laura Horsfall

in touch with leaders, outpaced when hampered by faller 2 out, weakened last

25/1

4th

2

19th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:39 Huntingdon

Lexies Moon

11st 10lb

J: Mr Sean O’Connor

T: Laura Horsfall

in touch with leaders, outpaced when hampered by faller 2 out, weakened last

25/1

Form: 9

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
£17,000 buy soon after her third in an Irish point in May 2022; absent 570 days before fading to go down by 41l when 33-1 in a bumper at Warwick (soft) six weeks ago.
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7th

10

14th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

16:07 Hereford

Valentia

10st 13lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Ran encouragingly at this course (2m5f, good to soft; hurdles debut) on last appearance and, having met spots of trouble, the bare form needs marking up; looks interesting.

8/1

7th

10

14th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

16:07 Hereford

Valentia

10st 13lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Ran encouragingly at this course (2m5f, good to soft; hurdles debut) on last appearance and, having met spots of trouble, the bare form needs marking up; looks interesting.

8/1

Form:

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fell early on point debut and brought down when favourite next time; 33-1, faded badly to be tailed off in maiden hurdle here (2m3f, good) in November.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

18th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

18:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Miss Ghillie

10st 8lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Warren Greatrex

Soundly beaten in three maiden hurdles last season and was unable to land a telling blow when midfield on recent handicap debut at Warwick (2m5f, good); improvement required.

10/1

8th

9

18th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

18:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Miss Ghillie

10st 8lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Warren Greatrex

Soundly beaten in three maiden hurdles last season and was unable to land a telling blow when midfield on recent handicap debut at Warwick (2m5f, good); improvement required.

10/1

7th

14

6th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Warwick

Miss Ghillie

10st 5lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Warren Greatrex

Failed to complete in two points and she's been tailed off at big prices in three hurdle runs this winter; still early days and now goes handicapping off a lowly mark but she needs to show a lot more.

25/1

Form: 5-6

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sister to four winners, including smart Royal Kahala; showed some ability in bumpers (good to soft) at Hereford in April and Wincanton in November; better is needed but she is bred more for this trip.
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17

21st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 137y

Class 5

16:30 Exeter

Oneandahalfdegrees

10st 2lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Emma Lavelle

towards rear, not fluent 1st, reminder after 5th, mistake 6th

20/1

10

31st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

12:30 Uttoxeter

Oneandahalfdegrees

10st 11lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Emma Lavelle

Beaten under 10l when sixth of 17 in Wincanton bumper (good to soft) last season but did not show a great deal on her two hurdling starts (both 2m5f); stable has much more obvious chance with Star Of Diamonds.

66/1

Form: 4-

Last run: 258 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam is very well related; 9-1, came from the rear when about 15l fourth of 12 in maiden hurdle at Exeter (2m, good) last April, which is low-level form but showed clear promise.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

8

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

3m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Warwick

Luna Run

10st 2lb

J: Megan Fox

T: Harry Derham

Just 1-16 over hurdles when trained by Evan Williams and was unable to justify odds-on favouritism when only sixth of 12 here (2m5f, good) on last month's stable debut; may yet come good for Harry Derham, though, and this move back up in trip will suit; wears refitted tongue-tie; gained her win on good to firm but has form on good to soft; 3lb wrong.

6/1

6th

12

4th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

Luna Run

10st 5lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

3m hurdle winner last April in first-time cheekpieces, that her only win in 16 attempts, though often placed; given wind surgery after finishing a distant third at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft) in October on final start for Evan Williams; back in trip following a break and worth considering for stable going well.

7/2

6

20th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

17:17 Plumpton

Luna Run

10st 11lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Gave good account when third of 16 at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) in July and didn't run badly over C&D last month, but her only win from 15 hurdling starts came in a three-runner race; others appeal more.

5/1

Form: 0-5

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran in two bumpers, better effort when fifth of 16 at Ludlow (good to soft) in November for new yard; chance if that form is transferred.
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4th

3

8th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

19:35 Stratford

Twyfords Diamond

11st 6lb

J: David Noonan

T: Max Young

Placed over hurdles for Ben Pauling last year but ultimately became disappointing for him; changed hands after 40l defeat in first-time blinkers in March; goes without headgear on this stable/chase debut.

16/1

4th

3

8th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

19:35 Stratford

Twyfords Diamond

11st 6lb

J: David Noonan

T: Max Young

Placed over hurdles for Ben Pauling last year but ultimately became disappointing for him; changed hands after 40l defeat in first-time blinkers in March; goes without headgear on this stable/chase debut.

16/1

6th

5

26th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:07 Hereford

Twyfords Diamond

11st 4lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Better efforts have been on soft ground and if the rain stays away this will be only her second start on a sound surface; each-way player based on her best form but needs to be much better than her last two starts; tongue-tie removed and blinkers now go on.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
15,000euros foal, 36,000euros 3yo; 12th foal; sister to French 2m2f hurdle winner Lady Ming, half-sister to five winners notably Lovcen (smart 2m5f-3m1f hurdle/chase); dam unraced half-sister to French 2m4f Grade 3 chase winner Tell No One; won an Irish maiden point (good) in April 2022 and fetched £82,000 soon after; not seen since and now has tongue tied; needs a check.
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9

8th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

17:40 Fontwell

Bare Assets

10st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Kim Bailey

midfield, not fluent 4th, hampered 5th, soon towards rear

12/1

9

8th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

17:40 Fontwell

Bare Assets

10st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Kim Bailey

midfield, not fluent 4th, hampered 5th, soon towards rear

12/1

0

1

4th Jan 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 163y

Class 4

13:58 Hereford

Bare Assets

11st 4lb

J: David Bass

T: Kim Bailey

15,000euros foal, 36,000euros 3yo; 12th foal; sister to French 2m2f hurdle winner Lady Ming, half-sister to five winners notably Lovcen (smart 2m5f-3m1f hurdle/chase); dam unraced half-sister to French 2m4f Grade 3 chase winner Tell No One; won an Irish maiden point (good) in April 2022 and fetched £82,000 soon after; not seen since and now has tongue tied; needs a check.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 9P

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden point (2m4f, good to soft) last March but did little in a bumper at Aintree (2m1f, good) in May or a maiden hurdle at Lingfield (2m3f, good to soft; behind Melusine De Pail) in November.
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13

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Worcester

Hazels Delight

11st 3lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Irish point winner; ran with promise behind a major improver at Market Rasen (2m2f, good) last month but failed to build on that on handicap debut here (2m4f; 12-1); may improve for going this far but she'll need to.

16/1

9th

2

1st Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Worcester

Hazels Delight

11st 9lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Irish point winner; failed to complete three maiden hurdles last season but displayed some promise when fifth at Market Rasen (2m2f, good) last month and could easily have more to offer in handicaps.

7/1

5th

6

7th Jun 2024

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 4

13:48 Market Rasen

Hazels Delight

11st 2lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Comfortably won maiden point on debut in March 2023 but failed to complete three maiden hurdles last season and it takes a leap of faith to support her here.

20/1

Form: 5

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
In contention before unseating rider at third-last fence in maiden point in April; encouragement at 150-1 when fifth of 13 in novice hurdle at Warwick (2m3f, soft) in November but this requires a big leap forward.
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1st

2

4th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

16:17 Huntingdon

Overabottleofred

11st 11lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Tom Gretton

Had a straightforward task when winning her second race over fences at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft) last month; up 7lb but still on the upgrade and should be thereabouts.

13/8

1st

3

15th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

16:42 Market Rasen

Overabottleofred

10st 9lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Tom Gretton

Easy winner of a mares' chase at Huntingdon in April last year (2m7f, good); fair fourth at Fakenham in January on reappearance; conditions suit; one with a chance.

9/4

9

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:01 Taunton

Overabottleofred

11st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Tom Gretton

Ended last season with an account-opening win at Huntingdon (2m7f, good); didn't live up to market expectations on Fakenham reappearance last month but may have needed that run and she still has low mileage; in the mix with tongue-tie added.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
10,000euros yearling; fifth foal; half-sister to smart 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Off You Go; unraced dam is closely related to bumper and 2m-3m5f hurdle/chase (including Irish National) winner Shutthefrontdoor; makes her debut but needs a market check.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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0

10

4th Jan 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 163y

Class 4

13:58 Hereford

Sparks May Fly

11st 4lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

10,000euros yearling; fifth foal; half-sister to smart 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Off You Go; unraced dam is closely related to bumper and 2m-3m5f hurdle/chase (including Irish National) winner Shutthefrontdoor; makes her debut but needs a market check.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £4.10
Straight Forecast £3.89
Trifecta £78.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Melusine De Pail

Telegraph:

Lightening Mahler

The Guardian:

Oneandahalfdegrees

WEST COUNTRY:

Bare Assets

Daily Mirror:

Lightening Mahler

Daily Record:

Lightening Mahler

RP RATINGS:

Melusine De Pail

POSTDATA:

Melusine De Pail

The Times:

Melusine De Pail

Daily Mail:

Melusine De Pail

D Express:

Melusine De Pail

The Sun:

Melusine De Pail

The Star:

Melusine De Pail