February 09 / 16.25 Bangor-on-Dee

16.25

Soft

Wynnstay Mares’ Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 2m 3f 123y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Wynnstay Mares’ Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

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Form: 5423

Last run: 42 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Good-ground Irish point winner; remote second to an easy winner in her final novice and was beaten 40l into third on handicap debut at Kelso (2m2f, heavy); it could be that she's better than that.
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6th

4

13th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:43 Perth

Similar Story

11st 3lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Stuart Coltherd

1-22; has dropped markedly in the weights over the past six months (form figures P5UP03); trainer seems to have his string in better form now, and she did rally from a tough position when modest third at Kelso (3m; good, 22-1) latest; no forlorn hope.

9/1

3rd

8

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:46 Kelso

Similar Story

10st 9lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Stuart Coltherd

C&D winner who finished third on her final two outings last season and is well treated on that form; however, she's struggled to get competitive on her seven starts this term and has plenty to prove.

14/1

Form: 231427

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Understandable that she struggled in a Listed race last time but was a beaten favourite the time before and she's now looking exposed; doesn't appear obviously well treated for belated handicap debut.
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5

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:40 Limerick

Majestic Jameela

11st 13lb

J: Mr D Allen

T: E McNamara

Three-time hurdles winner whose form slumped in Britain last winter; low-key stable debut at Listowel in June was followed by a fall at Killarney; never in the hunt at Listowel festival; trainer appears to have a better chance with Meehall.

16/1

13th

12

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 2f 0y

13:58 Listowel

Majestic Jameela

11st 7lb

J: Ms E C Costello

T: E McNamara

Form took a nosedive for Stuart Edmonds last winter; low low-key stable debut at this track was followed by a fall when last seen at Killarney; can only be watched.

40/1

17

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:37 Killarney

Majestic Jameela

10st 13lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

First reserve; struggled for form in Britain over the winter and low-key yard debut since.

Form: 48-P10 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 11lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Seen in a different light after wind surgery when winning easily on heavy ground at Ffos Las (2m4f; first run in this headgear combination and second start for Kerry Lee); failed to build on that at Hereford, though it was over 3m1f on good ground; can do better here.
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4

21st Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 83y

Class 5

15:10 Ffos Las

Arctic Footprint

10st 12lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Kerry Lee

pressed leader, lost position 8th, bad mistake 11th, weakened 3 out, pulled up before 2 out

16/1

10th

12

12th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

14:53 Hereford

Arctic Footprint

10st 4lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Kerry Lee

took keen hold, prominent, weakening when mistake 3 out

40/1

5

18th Nov 2024

Good To Firm

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

15:10 Leicester

Arctic Footprint

10st 9lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Kerry Lee

Won a mares' handicap hurdle at Ffos Las last December (2m4f, heavy); poor efforts since, last time finishing 60l last of four when back over fences (pulled up on first occasion) at Hereford (3m, good); hard to fancy.

14/1

Form: 435713

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner; the form of her Ludlow win (2m5f, good to soft) has worked out quite well and she then went down narrowly at Leicester (2m4f, heavy) after travelling the best; they claimed 5lb that day and now 7lb through Ellis Collier (has gone up 2lb); thereabouts.
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8th

6

7th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

14:42 Stratford

Only Fools

11st 1lb

J: Gearoid Harney

T: David Pipe

Looked as good as ever when clearcut winner at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) in July and was placed off today's mark at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) soon afterwards; had another wind op during 82-day break; won't be far away if still in good form.

8/1

3rd

3

17th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

17:15 Uttoxeter

Only Fools

11st 6lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Dual Flat winner who recorded her third hurdle win when justifying support on rain-softened ground at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) 12 days ago; up 5lb but that latest form looks solid and all of her hurdle wins have come under Jack Tudor; respected.

5/1

1st

3

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

17:45 Newton Abbot

Only Fools

11st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Two hurdle wins last season (2m5f/2m3f); often gives her running but well beaten at Worcester last month and 5lb above her most recent winning mark; would need considering if the ground were to ease.

11/2

Form: P66

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
In second place when falling at the last in an Irish point in May won by Similar Story; hasn't shown that much in novice events but there's clearly some ability lurking and he now goes into handicaps.
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5th

3

14th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

17:40 Warwick

Orbys River

11st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Sam Allwood

chased clear leader, mistake 1st, soon dropped to midfield, not fluent 4 out, not fluent 3 out, some headway on turn before 2 out, weakened approaching last

9/4

5th

3

14th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

17:40 Warwick

Orbys River

11st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Sam Allwood

chased clear leader, mistake 1st, soon dropped to midfield, not fluent 4 out, not fluent 3 out, some headway on turn before 2 out, weakened approaching last

9/4

1st

7

22nd Mar 2025

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 4

14:52 Bangor-on-Dee

Orbys River

10st 6lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Sam Allwood

Caused 22-1 surprise at Market Rasen (2m1f, good to soft) in January and backed up that performance with keeping-on second at Market Rasen (2m1f, good to soft) soon afterwards but her form dipped last month and she needs to rebound.

7/1

Form: 8-7545

Last run: 171 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Winning pointer; beaten single-digit lengths in her final three handicaps for Alastair Ralph and shouldn't be far away if continuing her good work for new yard; off since August, however.
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8th

15

13th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

16:40 Chepstow

Citizen Jane

10st 2lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Ryan Potter

Soundly beaten on all three starts for new stable this year and now 0-11 over hurdles; not written off just yet but could be considered only if lively in the betting; tongue-tie (worn for last two races) left off.

25/1

Form: 79P7

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Perhaps flattered by her first run over hurdles as she's been well below that level since; goes handicapping with enough to prove.
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Form: 80-O3P

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Beaten 19l into third with cheekpieces tried over 2m7f here in December and was then pulled up at Leicester; has no weight on her back here but has to improve.
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8

29th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 5

15:05 Ludlow

Well Paid Soldier

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Neil Mulholland

Beaten 19l when third in a handicap hurdle at Bangor (2m7f, soft; second handicap, in new cheekpieces) but it's been all very lack-lustre since; it's hard to be confident about her chance on chase debut.

12/1

10

14th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 163y

Class 5

16:00 Hereford

Well Paid Soldier

10st 2lb

J: Thomasina Eyston

T: Neil Mulholland

Beaten 19l when showing more at Bangor (2m7f, soft; second handicap in new cheekpieces) but it was all very lack-lustre at Leicester when behind Lady Balko.

20/1

Verdict

It could be that Similar Story is capable of better than she showed in her first handicap, while Arctic Footprint can leave her Hereford form behind on this slower ground. First choice is ONLY FOOLS, who has run sound races the last twice and will surely be in the thick of it if holding her form.[Alistair Jones]