15.10
Good To SoftRay Dalfsen Mares’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5809.1
- 3m 0f 52y
- Class 4
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.00
- Place: £1.50
Form: 3-3122
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Dual hurdle winner last season (2m7f/3m) and returned from ten-month break with two good efforts in February, latterly when second to Felicie Du Maquis at Ludlow (3m, soft); will probably be in the shake-up again. |
5/1 |
|
2 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
never going well, in touch with leaders, nudged along from 6th, weakened before 2 out, soon pulled up |
5/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
27th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 174y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Very solid campaign last season, winning twice (2m7f/3m, good to soft/soft), and she was a fair fourth in a tough handicap at Sandown (2m7f, heavy) on this month's belated reappearance; drops back down in grade today and could play a leading role. |
7/2 |
16/1
- Place: £3.60
Form: /2/123
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 11lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 213y |
11st 3lb |
unruly at the post, led narrowly 1st, headed and raced in second halfway, briefly disputed lead 5 out, weakened from 2 out |
50/1 |
|
5th 9 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 213y |
11st 3lb |
unruly at the post, led narrowly 1st, headed and raced in second halfway, briefly disputed lead 5 out, weakened from 2 out |
50/1 |
|
8 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Front-running 10yo who has to defy the stats as only two veterans have landed this prize since its inception in 1981; however, has low mileage for her age and remains unbeaten over fences; bagged Listed honours, against her own sex, at Newbury/Exeter the last twice and is a rising force for Polly Gundry; gets the 7lb sex allowance and shouldn't be passed over lightly. |
16/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: U-4432
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
9th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 119y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Ended last season with two fairly respectable thirds (one behind Could Be Trouble) under Daire McConville (2m5f/3m1f, good) and remains on a good mark but her last win was in 2021 and she's not very reliable. |
13/2 |
|
3 |
9th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 119y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Ended last season with two fairly respectable thirds (one behind Could Be Trouble) under Daire McConville (2m5f/3m1f, good) and remains on a good mark but her last win was in 2021 and she's not very reliable. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 1 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Hasn't won a race since late 2021 but continues to run well now and again, as was the case last time at Haydock when tried in cheekpieces (2m5f, good); can't be ruled out in this weak a contest. |
11/4 |
14/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 751-12 D
Last run: 74 days
W: 10st 4lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 |
29th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Won consecutive handicaps in 2023, over C&D (soft) and 2m5f (heavy), and didn't look done with from a handicapping viewpoint when fourth at Newbury in January (3m, soft); likely contender down in grade. |
12/1 |
|
4th 16 |
23rd Jan 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Seemingly all the better for wind surgery when winning 3m/2m5f (soft/heavy) handicaps by neck margins; got edged out by an exposed mare at Exeter (2m5f, good to soft) since but returning to further should benefit her; she's not without hope. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 41-254
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
27th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Only the two wins to her name but she's consistent and finished a respectable 11l sixth of eight in a class 2 at Kempton from out of the weights over Christmas, ridden by Chad Bament who couldn't make use of his full claim; strong stayer who's worth considering, back in class. |
9/2 |
25/1
Form: 226-P6
Last run: 78 days
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Runner-up at Warwick (3m2f, good to soft) in March under regular rider Cameron Johnstone-Baker and she's firmly in the picture on that form but two lesser performances have followed and she needs something extra. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Found a warm Haydock class 2 stayers' handicap a step too far last month (22l last of nine), breaking a run of place finishes dating back to the autumn; races off her last winning mark back down in class. |
10/1 |
|
9th 6 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Never better than when placed under Cameron Johnstone-Baker at Ascot (2m7f), Kempton (3m, again on good) and Warwick (3m2f, good to soft; behind Super Survivor) on last three outings; a bit extra is needed to win this warm race. |
9/1 |
5/1
Form: 66-421 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 8lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
5th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
held up in rear, steady headway after 7th, raced in second when not fluent 3 out, lost position before 2 out, weakened before last |
4/1 |
|
1 |
5th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Went close at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in December and also ran well when fourth over C&D (soft) in February; current mark is workable but she was very disappointing on good ground last month and would appeal much more on a slower surface. |
4/1 |
|
10th 8 |
9th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Not disgraced in two of her last three starts as when fourth of eight at Chepstow (3m, soft) four weeks ago, but this trip on drying ground may be an insufficient test for her now and she looks vulnerable to younger rivals. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 4-6498
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 4lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
19th Jul 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
C&D winner last summer at the expense of Testflight who beat her next time in this race; another win on fast ground at Stratford soon after before a 20l defeat here; high in the weights now and she's been absent 11 months. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
30th Aug 2025 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Beat Testlight here in July but not in their rematch; bounced off the fast ground when winning well at Stratford 12 days ago to earn this 8lb higher mark; had some soft-ground form back in the day. |
13/8 |
12/1
Form: 1253F-
Last run: 278 days
W: 12st 2lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 1 |
23rd Jan 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Won at Wincanton (2m5f, good to firm) in November 2022 on last hurdle start and was bang there when falling at the final fence at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) last April when last seen; stays 3m and is effective on good to soft ground; a good record when fresh further heightens interest. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 91-233
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
7th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Placed in valuable series final over fences at Fakenham (2m5f, good to soft) in January but rest of last season's form was disappointing and it's hard to predict whether she'll be in the right mood for this return to hurdling; tried blinkers when pulled up last time; usual cheekpieces return. |
11/2 |
|
1 |
13th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 38y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Arrested her decline when placed in valuable final of this mares' series here (2m5f, good to soft; refitted cheekpieces) in January; two lesser efforts have followed and she's unreliable nowadays but she could be too good for this field if perked up by a change of headgear. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Made all in this race on good ground a year ago and returned to some form with third in a valuable series final at Fakenham (2m5f, good to soft) in January; however, not so good when back at Fakenham last month and this regressive 10yo has become unreliable. |
3/1 |
15/2
Form: 233-12
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 12 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
Not at the top of her game in the Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) last month but this sort of trip may be her optimum; neck second to Strong Leader at Wetherby (3m, good) in November and creditable third behind Impose Toi and Strong Leader in another Grade 2 at Newbury (3m, soft) later that month; ran well here 12 months ago; each-way claims if back on song. |
25/1 |
|
4th 6 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Won Grade 2 mares' event at Ascot before finishing third to Lossiemouth in this and the Aintree Hurdle (Wodhooh 8l ahead in second) last spring; has slightly bettered those RPRs in defeat on all four outings this season and she's an each-way player again. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Won Grade 2 mares' hurdle at Ascot (1m7f, good) last January and she's looked better than ever when running really well in defeat against males in Grade 2s at Wetherby (3m, good) and Newbury (3m, soft) on last two starts; she'll be fine now back down in trip and may well be in the mix. |
3/1 |
25/1
Form: /3-P35
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Front-runner who went close twice in a row at Kempton (3m, good) towards the end of last year following an absence; tailed off at Chepstow since on soft ground she should have handled; needs to bounce back, but not ruled out with first-time blinkers replacing cheekpieces. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
20lb higher than for her last win (gained on soft) after going up a collective 8lb for near misses over 3m on good at Kempton; however, has returned from a lengthy break in top form and another bold show looks on the cards. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 10 |
27th Dec 2024 Good 3m 0f 121y Class 2 |
9st 12lb
|
prominent, outpaced approaching last, kept on run-in, went second again final 110yds, no impression towards finish |
10/1 |
7/2
Form: 6-22 BF
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 7 |
23rd Jan 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Easy Irish point winner; runner-up in a pair of 2m5f hurdles for mares at Ludlow and there's no doubt some improvement lurking now raised in distance for her handicap debut; interesting to see the level of confidence behind her. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 5 |
20th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Easy Irish point winner who was very respectable sixth in Ascot bumper on rules debut in February and chased home Lilting Verse over C&D (good to soft) when switched to hurdling last month; 7lb better off with her old rival today and still has significant potential. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
9th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Irish point winner in February 2022; absent for a year before finishing sixth in an Ascot bumper (favourite); still retains potential and could be a threat to all now tackling hurdles for the first time. |
2/1 |
8/1
Form: 132-26 D BF
Last run: 73 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
27th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
didn't jump with fluency, raced in last, pushed along briefly 5th, struggling from 14th, tailed off 3 out, soon pulled up |
5/1 |
|
1 |
27th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
didn't jump with fluency, raced in last, pushed along briefly 5th, struggling from 14th |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: /46U-4 BF
Last run: 45 days
W: 10st 13lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 13 |
23rd Jan 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
mistake 1st |
14/1 |
|
4th 3 |
9th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 3f 173y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
Quirky but isn't fully exposed; never landed a blow when sixth (off 2lb higher) in this race last year but should do better with cheekpieces applied this time; absent since unseating rider early when wearing this headgear at Exeter on New Year's Day; shortlisted on return to action. |
5/2 |
|
4 |
1st Jan 2023 Soft 2m 2f 111y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Pushed out to win Newton Abbot maiden (2m5f, soft) last spring, her third hurdle run, but tended to hang and looked rather awkward under pressure in her two handicaps this season; not beaten far in either of those races but needs the first-time cheekpieces to keep her focussed here. |
4/1 |
25/1
Form: -43564
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 5lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 11 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 3 |
10st 3lb |
Returned from eight-month break in excellent form three weeks ago, winning comfortably by 10l over C&D (good); 8lb higher in higher-grade race today but still considered. |
7/1 |
|
1st 3 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Won this two years ago after a 157-day absence when 3lb lower and has won two more since; she wasn't in great form when last seen but could easily stage a revival. |
10/1 |
|
8th 2 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
May not have achieved much when beating three rivals at Stratford (2m6f, good; first-time blinkers) in September and has been well held in both starts since; 3lb drop not enough to tempt. |
14/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £109.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £78.84 |
| Tricast | £1067.63 |
| Trifecta | £1702.30 |
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