January 27 / 14.05 Doncaster

14.05

Good

SBK Yorkshire Rose Mares’ Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £34170
  • 2m 0f 128y
  • Class 1
  • 6 runners
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SBK Yorkshire Rose Mares’ Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 3311-3 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 143

Form & Verdict
Grade 2 bumper winner; 3-6 over hurdles, with most notable success gained in Grade 1 novice at Fairyhouse (2m4f, yielding) last April; very respectable third in Grade 1 Hatton's Grace (2m4f, soft) on last month's seasonal debut and, given her tendency to race freely, this drop back to 2m could be a good move; must be considered.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

4th May 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

15:42 Punchestown

Ashroe Diamond

11st 7lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Steadily progressive mare before pulling up behind Lossiemouth in the Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham; goes on any ground and will be in the mix for minor honours.

16/1

3rd

1

4th May 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

15:42 Punchestown

Ashroe Diamond

11st 7lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Steadily progressive mare before pulling up behind Lossiemouth in the Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham; goes on any ground and will be in the mix for minor honours.

16/1

1

12th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 3f 200y

Class 1

16:10 Cheltenham

Ashroe Diamond

11st 5lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

took keen hold, led

11/2

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 1011-7 D BF

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 5yo who ended last season in excellent form, winning valuable handicaps at Cheltenham (2m1f, good) and Sandown (2m, soft); ran as though something was amiss on last month's reappearance outing and was given another wind op soon afterwards; has a big role to play if all is well.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Ayr

Under Control

11st 2lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Lightly raced 6yo who was runner-up in a Grade 2 mares' hurdle last January and fair sixth in the competitive Galway Hurdle in August; in top hands and still has time on her side, but she was pulled up in the Greatwood at Cheltenham in November when last seen.

12/1

7

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Ayr

Under Control

11st 2lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Lightly raced 6yo who was runner-up in a Grade 2 mares' hurdle last January and fair sixth in the competitive Galway Hurdle in August; in top hands and still has time on her side, but she was pulled up in the Greatwood at Cheltenham in November when last seen.

12/1

1

17th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

15:30 Cheltenham

Under Control

12st 0lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Lightly raced since her progressive novice campaign in 2022-23; ran creditably in the Galway Hurdle (2m, good) on sole start this term; represents last year's winning connections and is likely to be well primed for this assignment; has won at this venue; interesting.

9/1

Form: 2123-1 D

Last run: 251 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 146

Form & Verdict
Top-class juvenile hurdler for Willie Mullins last season and doubled her Grade 1 tally with impressive success at Auteuil (2m3f, very soft) last May; drops back in trip on first outing for 251 days; leading contender.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

15:42 Punchestown

Gala Marceau

11st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

in touch with leaders, went third 3 out, stayed on and went second towards finish, no match for winner

11/1

2nd

2

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

15:42 Punchestown

Gala Marceau

11st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

in touch with leaders, went third 3 out, stayed on and went second towards finish, no match for winner

11/1

2nd

12

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 180y

15:50 Fairyhouse

Gala Marceau

10st 10lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Runner-up in the 2023 Triumph; finished behind Lantry Lady in last season's Grade 1 Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham and was out the back when falling three out in last month's renewal; only third in a Listed hurdle at Warwick the time before, so current wellbeing is an issue.

7/1

Form: 11-214 D

Last run: 84 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Signed off for Gordon Elliott with two US runs in the autumn, including handicap win at Far Hills (2m1f, yielding); changed hands for 90,000euros last month; ought to hold her own in this company but others look stronger.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

27th Jan 2024

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 1

14:05 Doncaster

Say Goodbye

11st 2lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

in touch with leaders, hit 2nd, headway before 3 out, weakened run-in

12/1

2nd

6

29th Sep 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Gowran Park

Say Goodbye

10st 11lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Just 1-8 hurdling but smart handicap form off 121; all wins on good; not sure she wants a bog but one of her best runs was on yielding; off since May 2022, so somewhat risky, and had been chasing (classy form).

9/4

Form: 11-52P D

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 2lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 136

Form & Verdict
Free-going front-runner who can be a hard mare to catch when in a good rhythm; looked as good as ever when second in Haydock handicap (2m3f, good to soft) in November but didn't fire at Cheltenhan last month and has has not run on ground this quick since contesting a bumper in 2019.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

17th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 2f 191y

Class 1

13:02 Haydock

Stainsby Girl

11st 2lb

J: Mr Kit Alexander

T: N W Alexander

made virtually all, went well clear from 3 out, ridden out run-in, unchallenged

5/1

5th

6

27th Jan 2024

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 1

14:05 Doncaster

Stainsby Girl

11st 2lb

J: Mr Kit Alexander

T: N W Alexander

took keen hold, led, headed 2 out, weakened approaching last

25/1

0

2

16th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

15:35 Cheltenham

Stainsby Girl

11st 9lb

J: Mr Kit Alexander

T: N W Alexander

Doughty 9yo, usually ridden these days by Kit Alexander; front-running sort who was back to her best when second of ten at Haydock (2m3f, good to soft) three weeks ago; effective in the mud but not proven over quite this far and probably too exposed to see off all of today's younger rivals.

16/1

Form: O79P47

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Caught the eye making good late headway in low-grade C&D handicap in November (good) and may have a bigger run in her at some stage but faces a very tall order today.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

27th Jan 2024

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 1

14:05 Doncaster

Riccirella

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

held up in last, weakened after 2 out

100/1

7th

5

12th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

15:07 Sedgefield

Riccirella

10st 10lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Lightly raced 6yo who doesn't look the easiest of rides and best form thus far has come on good ground; however, she stormed home for 2l fourth on handicap debut at Doncaster (2m, good) in November, despite being hampered after final flight, and could prove well treated when things really click.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.80
Straight Forecast £9.99
Trifecta £18.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gala Marceau

TOPSPEED:

Under Control

RP RATINGS:

Ashroe Diamond

LAMBOURN:

Under Control

Daily Mail:

Under Control

D Express:

Under Control

Telegraph:

Gala Marceau

The Guardian:

Gala Marceau

Daily Mirror:

Gala Marceau

The Sun:

Gala Marceau

Daily Record:

Gala Marceau

POSTDATA:

Ashroe Diamond

The Times:

Ashroe Diamond

The Star:

Ashroe Diamond