January 15 / 14.07 Hereford

14.07

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  • 2m 3f 147y
  • Class 5
  • 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.20
  • Place: £2.20

Form: P53-96 C

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
0-7 over hurdles but put in a good front-running shift before weakening into sixth at Exeter (2m5f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) last month, after a break; can feature here if that run has brought her on.
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1st

1

16th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

Hellfire Princess

12st 0lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Kerry Lee

Posted career-best performance when coming from off the pace to score by 6l here (2m6f, soft) in November but returned from break with two lesser efforts last month (2m5f/3m1f) and now has a point to prove; usual cheekpieces (left off last time) back on today.

7/1

4th

2

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Carlisle

Hellfire Princess

11st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Kerry Lee

9yo who is lightly raced for her age and won at Ffos Las (2m6f, soft) in November on second run back from break; not seen to same effect at Ludlow (2m5f, soft) 12 days ago but she's better than that; not ruled out.

16/1

6th

10

4th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

15:33 Ludlow

Hellfire Princess

10st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Kerry Lee

Lightly raced over last couple of years but bounced back to form at Ffos Las (2m6f, soft) in November, staying on well to win by 6l; subsequent 6lb rise may not be beyond her if the emphasis is on stamina again.

7/1

5/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 54090

Last run: 55 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Sister to stable's high-class chaser Nube Negra; unable to land a significant blow in three novice/maiden hurdles (2m-2m3f) in the autumn but ought to be much more competitive in this low-grade handicap.
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25/1

  • Place: £9.40

Form: 1414-P C

Last run: 259 days

W: 11st 6lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 2m5f at Wincanton (good/good to soft) towards end of last season but we haven't seen her since a poor performance last May and she resumes on a fairly tough mark.
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5th

2

10th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

16:10 Taunton

Just Go For It

11st 12lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Kevin Bishop

Veteran mare; yet to hit top gear this season and fell when last in action but will be suited by today's trip/track/ground and has slipped to a good mark; can't be ruled out.

11/1

3

23rd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

16:00 Fontwell

Just Go For It

11st 13lb

J: James Best

T: Kevin Bishop

Now 12 but she won off this mark at Taunton (2m3f, soft) last March and shaped when fifth of 16 there (2m3f, good to soft) last month as though she may benefit from this step back up in trip; each-way contender.

8/1

Form: 54-275

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on hurdle debut at Warwick (2m, good) in October but her next two runs were underwhelming and she'll need to up her game over this new trip on her handicap debut.
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4th

4

14th Apr 2024

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

14:05 Plumpton

Fortune Forever

11st 11lb

J: Mr Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

midfield

9/4

4th

4

14th Apr 2024

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

14:05 Plumpton

Fortune Forever

11st 11lb

J: Mr Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

midfield

9/4

2nd

1

26th Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

15:20 Taunton

Fortune Forever

12st 0lb

J: Mr Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Unexposed after only four hurdling starts and shaped very much as though today's longer trip might suit when keeping on well for fourth of 15 on handicap debut at Hereford (2m3f, good) in January; high on the list.

4/1

Form: 5-50

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Easily brushed aside after making the running on first two British hurdling starts (both 2m) but makes handicap debut off a lowly mark here and may improve for the step up in trip; hood removed after one use.
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7

14th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

17:17 Hereford

Bleue Verte

10st 5lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Richard Hobson

0-6 over hurdles and holds weak claims on form; chance depends on whether she improves for the switch to fences.

8/1

7

14th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

17:17 Hereford

Bleue Verte

10st 5lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Richard Hobson

0-6 over hurdles and holds weak claims on form; chance depends on whether she improves for the switch to fences.

8/1

7th

7

1st Apr 2024

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

13:57 Fakenham

Bleue Verte

10st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Richard Hobson

Had few chances but she hasn't proved her stamina as yet and was pulled up on handicap debut at Catterick (1m7f, soft) after making the running; had wind surgery since; looks best watched.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 232235

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Below form on slower-than-ideal ground in November on latest outing but made the frame on first five starts this season (one over C&D); current mark is workable; no surprise if she features.
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9th

2

26th Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 150y

Class 5

16:50 Taunton

Come On Du Berlais

11st 10lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Bumper winner who went 0-10 over hurdles (five times second) but she moved well for a long way when a 14l third at Ludlow (3m, soft) and the winner was well handicapped; should go well in the new cheekpieces.

4/1

3rd

1

29th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 5

15:05 Ludlow

Come On Du Berlais

12st 0lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Bumper winner who went 0-10 over hurdles (five times second) and now goes chasing on the back of two below-par performances; the fences are an unknown, as is this longer distance.

5/1

6th

2

15th Jan 2024

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:07 Hereford

Come On Du Berlais

11st 13lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Below form on slower-than-ideal ground in November on latest outing but made the frame on first five starts this season (one over C&D); current mark is workable; no surprise if she features.

8/1

Form: 3321-5

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Made all in junior hurdle at Chepstow (2m, soft) last April and made an encouraging seasonal/handicap debut when fifth in stronger race than this at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) last month; has a fighting chance if suited by today's step up in trip; tongue-tie added.
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5th

2

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 111y

Class 5

17:40 Exeter

Imperial Jade

12st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Triple winner over hurdles at up to 2m3f and goes well on a sound surface; 2lb lower than when last winning at Huntingdon 13 months ago; well below that level over fences/hurdles this season and down the field in 1m3f AW novice event in January when last seen; handy mark if revived.

12/1

8th

8

(6)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 3

14:38 Kempton (AW)

Imperial Jade

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Charlie Longsdon

Three-time winner over hurdles, but has lost her way over jumps; plenty to prove on belated Flat debut.

33/1

Form: 312258

Last run: 55 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in very modest Exeter maiden (2m, good to firm) on hurdling debut in October but beaten about 45l in two subsequent maidens (2m6f/2m3f); needs a boost from the first-time cheekpieces on handicap debut.
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5th

5

12th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

18:16 Market Rasen

Newmill Getaway

11st 5lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Still seeking her first hurdles win (0-13) but she has been placed in over half of those attempts, including when returning from a two-month break at Bangor (2m7f, good; third, beaten over 4l) latest; trainer/jockey combination won this last year with Casting Aspersions.

7/2

3rd

5

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

16:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Newmill Getaway

11st 5lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Bumper winner who is 0-12 over hurdles but she has a solid record in handicaps for current yard and was runner-up at Taunton (3m, good) in March; should go well again off an unchanged mark and she's in the mix.

5/1

2nd

4

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

14:45 Taunton

Newmill Getaway

11st 6lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Bumper winner who is 0-11 over hurdles but last four starts (including three minor honours) suggest she will be on the premises.

100/30

Form: 15P-17 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Has a very mixed record over hurdles but was one of two to pull well clear of the others when winning in refitted cheekpieces on seasonal debut at Warwick (2m3f, soft) in November and her subsequent lesser effort came on very testing ground; contender if on a going day.
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3rd

2

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

12:35 Huntingdon

Annie Day

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Ben Case

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

12:35 Huntingdon

Annie Day

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Ben Case

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

16:10 Southwell

Annie Day

11st 1lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

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

Form: 41539P

Last run: 68 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Placed at Cartmel (2m6f, good to soft) last summer on her second start for Gary Hanmer but well beaten twice since, more recently when pulled up in Warwick race won by Annie Day in November; now has a point to prove.
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7

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

15:15 Newton Abbot

Sunshine Girl

10st 5lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Max Young

Won over hurdles for an Irish stable last summer (3m, good to soft) but has lost her way; well beaten on both starts for Max Young, the latter her chasing debut in May; cheekpieces tried here.

40/1

5th

7

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

16:25 Huntingdon

Sunshine Girl

10st 3lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Max Young

in touch with leaders, lost ground quickly before 2 out, tailed off before last

25/1

Form: 534P-5

Last run: 34 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 7yo who ran considerably better than eventual 41l defeat might suggest on seasonal debut at Fontwell (2m5f, heavy) last month, weakening out of contention only on extended run-in; with today's much reduced emphasis on stamina probably in her favour, she's one to consider.
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5th

1

12th Feb 2024

Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

16:45 Plumpton

Bombay Sapphire

12st 0lb

J: Max Kendrick

T: Nicky Henderson

prominent, disputed lead 5 out

7/1

0

1

15th Jan 2024

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:07 Hereford

Bombay Sapphire

12st 0lb

J: Max Kendrick

T: Nicky Henderson

Low-mileage 7yo who ran considerably better than eventual 41l defeat might suggest on seasonal debut at Fontwell (2m5f, heavy) last month, weakening out of contention only on extended run-in; with today's much reduced emphasis on stamina probably in her favour, she's one to consider.

12/1

5th

3

12th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

14:10 Fontwell

Bombay Sapphire

11st 12lb

J: Max Kendrick

T: Nicky Henderson

Heavy-ground Irish bumper winner but has been a disappointment in Britain and was pulled up on her handicap debut in April (2m5f, good to soft); still early days, however, and perhaps she needs the mud (most British runs on good to soft); also had wind surgery.

8/1

Form: 4767

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Made quite a promising hurdle debut for Chris Gordon in the autumn but beaten about 35l on last month's handicap debut at Plumpton (2m, good to soft); ought to be suited by today's step up in trip but needs to take a big step forward on first start for new stable.
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0

6

15th Jan 2024

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:07 Hereford

Super Dawn

11st 4lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: James Owen

Made quite a promising hurdle debut for Chris Gordon in the autumn but beaten about 35l on last month's handicap debut at Plumpton (2m, good to soft); ought to be suited by today's step up in trip but needs to take a big step forward on first start for new stable.

9/1

7th

6

18th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

14:40 Plumpton

Super Dawn

11st 8lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

One win (in a match) from 11 point starts; very respectable fourth on rules debut at Warwick (2m, good) in October but didn't build on that performance on next two outings; improvement needed on handicap debut.

8/1

6th

15

30th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:45 Lingfield

Super Dawn

10st 7lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

midfield

33/1

Form: 442714

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Came good over hurdles at fourth attempt, at Doncaster (2m, good; tongue-tie added) in November; just a respectable fourth at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) since but may still have more to offer over this longer trip.
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7th

11

1st Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Worcester

Maggie O

11st 1lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

in touch with leaders, weakened from 3 out

16/1

7th

3

24th Apr 2024

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:37 Ludlow

Maggie O

11st 6lb

J: Abbie McCain

T: Donald McCain

3m point winner but sole hurdles success came over 2m and she has failed to build on it; doesn't shape as if she's crying out for this step back up in distance.

9/1

7th

3

24th Apr 2024

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:37 Ludlow

Maggie O

11st 6lb

J: Abbie McCain

T: Donald McCain

3m point winner but sole hurdles success came over 2m and she has failed to build on it; doesn't shape as if she's crying out for this step back up in distance.

9/1

Form: 1463P0 D

Last run: 98 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won readily by 5l at Southwell (2m4f, good) in May and is now back on the same mark but she is not one to rely upon heavily and looked out of sorts on her last two outings in August/October.
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6

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:30 Catterick

Malina Ocarina

11st 3lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

Caused 25-1 surprise in first-time cheekpieces at Stratford (2m2f, good) this summer but was well beaten on her next outing and refused to race at Southwell three weeks ago; others look much safer.

20/1

6

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:30 Catterick

Malina Ocarina

11st 3lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

always behind, pulled up before 2 out

20/1

Form: P-5344 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Didn't run badly in November on latest outing and is another 2lb lower here but she is yet to added to her novice win in spring 2022 and her overall profile is not particularly appealing.
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6th

8

9th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

14:25 Huntingdon

Quiet Thunder

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah Hollinshead

in touch with leaders, mistake and dropped to rear 3rd

25/1

6th

8

9th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

14:25 Huntingdon

Quiet Thunder

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Sole win from 25 starts came in a novice hurdle in June 2022; fit from Flat and continues down the weights as a hurdler but others are more persuasive.

25/1

5th

10

(2)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Quiet Thunder

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

midfield

20/1

Non-runners

Gaia Vallis

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Payout
Exacta £77.70
Straight Forecast £62.45
Tricast £1711.89
Trifecta £2225.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Imperial Jade

RP RATINGS:

Gaia Vallis

Telegraph:

Annie Day

The Sun:

Maggie O

WEST COUNTRY:

Come On Du Berlais

LAMBOURN:

Bombay Sapphire

The Times:

Imperial Jade

The Guardian:

Imperial Jade

Daily Mail:

Imperial Jade

D Express:

Imperial Jade

Daily Record:

Imperial Jade

POSTDATA:

Gaia Vallis

The Star:

Gaia Vallis

Daily Mirror:

Annie Day