13.35
FrozenWelcombe Hills Vineyard Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I)
- Prize money: £4220.64
- 2m 3f 0y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Windy
11/8 (Won)
- Win: £2.60
- Place: £1.10
Form: 2 BF
Last run: 61 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 57y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Last two runs in a tongue-tie; value for her narrow winning margin at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) and probably ran just as well in defeat at Plumpton (soft); did go up 2lb for that 2l defeat which was annoying. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
26th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Has won on soft; some low points along the way but she was quite a convincing winner back hurdling at Doncaster (3m, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) last month, despite the narrow winning margin and bleeding from the nose; the latter issue is a worry and she's back up 5lb but will be a major contender if all is well. |
9/4 |
6/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 1
Last run: 88 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
23rd May 2026 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won two novice hurdles (2m3f/2m) for Alistair Ralph in 2023-24; struggled in first three runs for current yard but she showed signs of a revival when third of 12 at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last Saturday; was no match for the first two in that race but her mark continues to fall and she looks worth another try at this trip; could be dangerous. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Won two novice hurdles (2m3f/2m) for Alistair Ralph in 2023-24; rather disappointing since, including on her three starts for this yard after wind surgery last season (pulled up over fences last time); bit to prove. |
8/1 |
|
5 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Well handicapped on some of her old hurdle form for Alastair Ralph but she looked held when falling in a 2m5f handicap hurdle here on her reappearance in January; down the field at Ludlow since and hard to know what to expect back chasing (well beaten on previous attempt). |
20/1 |
25/1
- Place: £4.30
Form: 87-6
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
23rd Nov 2024 Good 3m 0f 97y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Unlikely that she had to improve to win a 2m3f Chepstow maiden (good) under Harry Cobden in April; brings potential into handicaps, especially now raised in distance. |
9/2 |
|
2 |
23rd Nov 2024 Good 3m 0f 97y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Unlikely that she had to improve to win a 2m3f Chepstow maiden (good) under Harry Cobden in April; brings potential into handicaps, especially now raised in distance. |
9/2 |
|
1st 16 |
26th Apr 2024 Good 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Consistent efforts since having wind surgery, most recently third in Hereford handicap (2m5f) despite lacking fluency; respected on ratings and the booking of Harry Cobden is a bonus. |
11/4 |
5/4
Form: 1
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
9th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
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 |
12st 1lb |
led, headed after last, soon lost second, no extra final 110yds |
2/1 |
|
3 |
18th Apr 2024 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
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 |
50/1
Form: 06
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
18th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
3-3 since swapping cheekpieces for blinkers, the latest win gained at Haydock (3m, good) in April; subsequent six-month break may have checked her momentum but today's drop back in trip should not be a problem. |
5/1 |
|
1st 4 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
prominent, went second 2 out, challenging approaching last, ridden and led narrowly last, kept on |
3/1 |
|
1st 4 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
prominent, went second 2 out, challenging approaching last, ridden and led narrowly last, kept on |
3/1 |
50/1
Form: 28-369
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
13th Jun 2025 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Stayed on well to open account at Fontwell (3m2f, good) last month, having been upped in trip and fitted with first-time cheekpieces; 5lb rise demands more from her here but she's evidently good nick. |
4/1 |
|
5 |
25th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 166y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Yet to be placed after seven hurdling starts but wasn't beaten far on final two outings last season (2m6f/2m7f); moves up in trip again and sports first-time cheekpieces here; could have a say. |
6/1 |
|
5 |
25th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 166y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Yet to be placed after seven hurdling starts but wasn't beaten far on final two outings last season (2m6f/2m7f); moves up in trip again and sports first-time cheekpieces here; could have a say. |
6/1 |
100/1
Form: 4-7
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 3m 2f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
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 |
10st 5lb |
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 |
10st 11lb |
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 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 9 |
22nd Jan 2024 Frozen 2m 3f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Low-level Flat form from 1m3f to 2m and unlikely to be up to the job on hurdling debut. |
100/1 |
Non-runners
Dromlac Jury, Jeune Belle, Time In The Sun
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £11.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £9.68 |
| Trifecta | £63.80 |
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