17.04
SoftVirgin Bet Mares’ Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £2723
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
13/8 (Won)
- Win: £2.25
- Place: £1.20
Form: 26
Last run: 58 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Two good runs on first two starts for Nicky Richards, including Carlisle win off 9lb lower in December (2m3f, soft); had stiff task last time; back down in grade; chance. |
3/1 |
|
7th 4 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 100y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Won handicap at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) in December on stable debut and went close at Newcastle (2m4f, heavy) in January; could continue to progress for this yard but has plenty to find in today's company. |
33/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
27th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Following a break and a change of stables she returned to form with a win at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) last month; that form reads well and she could have more to offer for this stable; major player up 7lb. |
7/2 |
8/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: 43
Last run: 58 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 10y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Improving mare who has form figures of 511, all at Kelso, since switched to fences; made all for 8l win last time (3m2f, good to soft) despite jumping right; in the mix, especially if keeping straighter. |
9/2 |
|
1st 6 |
18th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Narrow winner of a 2m4f mares' novice hurdle at Ayr (soft) in January; lacked for fluency when down the field on C&D chasing debut (good; 13-2) 24 days ago; Derek Fox takes over in the saddle, with stablemate I Wish You probably of more interest. |
10/1 |
|
3 |
25th Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Fair form over hurdles last term, winning a mares' novice at Ayr in January (2m4f, soft) and finishing runner-up in a 3m novice handicap on same track the following month (soft); interesting on chase debut. |
9/2 |
6/1
Form: 54
Last run: 61 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 |
31st Dec 2024 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
mistake 4th |
10/1 |
|
9th 12 |
31st Dec 2024 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
mistake 4th |
10/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
11th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, went third before 2 out, soon outpaced, rallied and went second final 110yds, no match for winner |
7/1 |
11/2
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Made the running and returned to form at Ayr (3m, soft) in February, where she was 1l behind in second (clear of the rest) when falling at the final fence; the winner has followed up; could be well treated off a mark just 2lb higher than at Ayr; has shown promise on good to soft ground. |
100/30 |
|
3 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Promising third on her stable and chase debut here (2m4f, soft) in November, when 5lb higher; however, two lesser runs have followed (3m, soft; C&D most recently) and she needs to raise her game. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
1st Nov 2025 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Runner-up on Irish point debut in November 2023 (soft) and made the frame on all five subsequent hurdling starts (2m1f-3m); makes chasing debut after 191-day absence but can be dangerous if fully tuned up. |
6/1 |
4/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 160y |
11st 11lb |
took keen hold, raced in second, weakened quickly over 3f out |
25/1 |
|
7th 7 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 160y |
11st 11lb |
took keen hold, raced in second |
25/1 |
|
5th 4 |
13th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Fifth foal; sister to point winner The Sad Shepherd; dam point/bumper winner, half-sister to winners Glynn (useful 2m3f hurdle) and Craiganboy (2m2f chase/3m hurdle); stable has bumper winners and needs checking in the betting. |
4/1 |
33/1
Form: 8-4
Last run: 276 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 83y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
Triple winner at up to 2m4f (soft and good); inconsistency tempers confidence in her backing up last month's Perth near-miss (2m4f, good; first-time visor retained), but has staying potential on breeding. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Ayr winner in November (2m3f, soft); some fair form in lower grade events than this since; visor replaces normal cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
|
4th 3 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Not one to rely upon heavily but won in good style here (2m3f, soft) in November and has been placed on two of her subsequent four appearances; can make presence felt if in right mood. |
3/1 |
Non-runners
Wendywilldo, Yougoglencoko
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £13.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £15.43 |
| Trifecta | £32.70 |
Selections
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