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Good To SoftSky Bet Request A Bet Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Mares’ Hurdle Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £13202.5
- 2m 4f 1y
- Class 3
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
Abandoned
Form: 115-P5 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
3rd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 198y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Just one win from her 11 chase starts and inconsistent this season but she ran okay in the face of a tough task when third of five in Listed race at Newbury (2m7f, good to soft) three weeks ago; capable of having a big say now back in a handicap. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
14th Jan 2026 Good 2m 7f 91y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Record of only 1-10 over fences and rather exposed; distant second on penultimate start and never landed a blow in competitive handicap at Cheltenham latest; however, best form suggests she can achieve a top-three finish in this field. |
10/1 |
|
5 |
17th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Four-time hurdle winner and prevailed narrowly in a 2m4f mares' handicap chase at Kempton in November (good); hasn't really threatened to go in again since then and cheekpieces are added to the tongue-tie tried last time. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 216-71
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 |
28th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
12st 2lb |
Easily won this last year and made it 3-3 here (good-heavy) when scoring over C&D in March; soundly beaten on final start last season and pulled up here on her return, but she may have needed that run and is entitled to respect based on her excellent record here previously. |
11/1 |
|
10th 1 |
28th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
12st 2lb |
Easily won this last year and made it 3-3 here (good-heavy) when scoring over C&D in March; soundly beaten on final start last season and pulled up here on her return, but she may have needed that run and is entitled to respect based on her excellent record here previously. |
11/1 |
|
10 |
30th Nov 2024 Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
raced in second, weakened 3 out, pulled up after 2 out |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 121-1U BF
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
7th Feb 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Listed bumper winner in 2021 and won two of four hurdle races last season, including on her only start in cheekpieces, which return today; reappeared with another 2m handicap win (Hereford) and, bred to be suited by at least 2m4f, she was a hot favourite when upped to that trip at Cheltenham in December, only to unseat two out when challenging; can make amends, with plenty more to offer over this sort of trip. |
6/4 |
Abandoned
Form: 013/5- D
Last run: 411 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 3 |
18th Apr 2024 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Did well over hurdles for Harry Fry in 2021-22; had just one run for Nicky Henderson last term, tailing off, and needs to step up markedly from her form behind Georgi Girl at Kempton ten weeks ago; however, that latest run came after 430 days off, so she should strip fitter this time, and the soft ground may also have been against her; a case can be made. |
16/1 |
|
13th 3 |
18th Apr 2024 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Did well over hurdles for Harry Fry in 2021-22; had just one run for Nicky Henderson last term, tailing off, and needs to step up markedly from her form behind Georgi Girl at Kempton ten weeks ago; however, that latest run came after 430 days off, so she should strip fitter this time, and the soft ground may also have been against her; a case can be made. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: -53132 C BF
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
On a long losing sequence but she arrives in good nick, ridden aggressively when fifth in 2m Warwick handicap in March; she can make her presence felt after a break. |
11/2 |
|
5th 1 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Her losing sequence goes back 15 races to January 2024 but she's been running consistently well this season; versatile ground-wise and can be thereabouts once more. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
3-18 over hurdles; continues to run consistently well and has reached the frame on all three starts this season, but she probably needs to find that little bit more to add to her score. |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 150152 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 2lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 |
18th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 113y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
taken down early |
25/1 |
|
10th 10 |
18th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 113y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
taken down early |
25/1 |
|
9th 3 |
26th Oct 2024 Good 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
9yo with six successes to her name; now 7lb below her last winning mark but not seriously threatening to take advantage, fading when fifth of seven at Hexham on latest; needs a revival. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 9U-221 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won this two years ago and was only a short-head away last year; higher in the weights now but had been in career best form until last run which was in a strong handicap; has to be feared. |
7/1 |
|
6th 8 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 50y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Better than ever in her last three starts over 2m5f and 3m; highly likely to run another solid race but this is stronger than she's accustomed to. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 174y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
In career-best form this season, winning from the front here (2m5f, good to soft) in December before clear second to Magical Maggie over that trip here (soft) three weeks ago; will be on the premises again if suited by today's extra distance. |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 44-23
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
3rd Mar 2024 Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Promise in both bumpers (good to soft/good) and she's finished placed at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) on her first two hurdle starts; her useful dam showed her best form at 2m4f and she's one to consider now up in trip. |
5/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 282-F1 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 10st 10lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 5y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
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 |
11st 8lb |
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 |
11st 3lb |
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 |
Abandoned
Form: 25-12P CD BF
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 6lb
10 yo Mare
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
6th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Below her best on last three appearances, though a reluctance to settle (often the case) was never going to help when upped to nearly 3m the last time; she did win at Fakenham in November (7lb lower) on her last race at about this trip and heavy ground is fine. |
10/1 |
|
6 |
6th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Below her best on last three appearances, though a reluctance to settle (often the case) was never going to help when upped to nearly 3m the last time; she did win at Fakenham in November (7lb lower) on her last race at about this trip and heavy ground is fine. |
10/1 |
Verdict
With good prize-money on offer, this is a very competitive race for the grade. Spring Note and Masked Dance were both wide-margin winners when last in action but perhaps the answer might be IP UP, who looked very well suited by this track when winning easily over 2m here in November and is unexposed over 2m4f in Britain. Bonttay (second choice) was going well before unseating at Cheltenham last month and is probably still on the upgrade, while handicap debutante Lily Luna also makes significant appeal.[Chris Wilson]