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Softcheltenhamfestival.com Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Mares’ Hurdle Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £4066.37
- 2m 0f 53y
- Class 4
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
100/30 (Won)
- Win: £6.70
- Place: £2.50
Form: 34-228 D BF
Last run: 117 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
5th Sep 2026 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
On a dangerous mark and she returned to form with an encouraging third at Uttoxeter in March; in top hands and not written off but she's been underwhelming on both starts since, most recently over C&D last month. |
13/2 |
|
4th 1 |
20th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 7y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Seemingly aided by first-time cheekpieces when close third at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) in March, her fourth run after a long layoff, but was disappointing favourite on next outing; goes without headgear here; needs to up her game. |
6/1 |
|
4th 2 |
7th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Yet to match peak form since returning from long absence in the autumn but her third in first-time cheekpieces at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) in late March was a pretty good effort, and she'll be fine on the forecast good ground here. |
6/4 |
9/4
- Place: £1.20
Form: -22522 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
9th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 70y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Runner-up five times last season but not at best when well-held fourth at Taunton (2m, soft) in March; pulled up after a bad early mistake at Kempton last month. |
5/1 |
|
5th 1 |
9th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 70y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
led, pressed leader when headed 2nd, led last (usual 2 out), headed home turn, weakened final 110yds |
5/1 |
|
4 |
22nd Apr 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
midfield, bad mistake and almost fell 3rd, soon pulled up quickly |
14/1 |
5/2
Form: 551231 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 2f 208y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Won two soft-ground chases (both 2m3f) in early 2025 and has posted some good efforts in defeat this season; looked laboured and was below form here (2m, soft) last month but can be dangerous off current mark if back on song in first-time cheekpieces. |
7/2 |
|
4th 4 |
26th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 8y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Won three times last season on soft/heavy ground; runner-up on first three starts this term then fifth at Exeter (2m1f, good to soft) 17 days ago when three places behind Royal Mer; today's forecast slow ground could aid her cause. |
9/4 |
|
1st 6 |
22nd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Three-time hurdle winner who kept on well to make winning chase debut at Exeter (2m1f, soft) last month; pulled up at Wincanton since, having made made jumping errors at consecutive fences, but still has scope to for further progress in this sphere. |
8/1 |
9/2
Form: P/P0P- D
Last run: 350 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
30th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
raced in last, outpaced early, switched left and headway from 4th, pressed leader after 5th, led 7th, 2 lengths ahead last, stayed on when headed towards finish |
6/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
30th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Absent since below-par effort in French event (2m3f) six months ago; made all at Cartmel (3m1f) the time before, opening her British account on sole attempt beyond 2m5f; unexposed at this sort of distance. |
6/1 |
|
11 |
27th Dec 2024 Good 3m 0f 121y Class 2 |
9st 11lb
|
|
14/1
Form: -51596 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 |
9th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
prominent |
10/1 |
|
8th 8 |
9th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
prominent |
10/1 |
|
9th 12 |
18th Apr 2024 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
2-21 in Ireland, mostly for Henry de Bromhead and with latest win last June (made most); not nearly so good in her three runs for new yard but latest defeat was not as heavy and Irish record suggests that a return to better ground would be very much in her favour; title-challenging stable has made some telling strikes in handicaps this spring and she is one to note. |
4/1 |
33/1
Form: 79P78
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
25/1
Form: -75450
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 |
4th Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Around 5l second over C&D in July (good) when 5lb out of the weights, and now races off her true mark for the first time this term; respected, especially if ground remains good (all point wins on sound surfaces). |
7/1 |
|
2nd 12 |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won her third point when beating two rivals in April; made an encouraging stable/chase debut when second at Stratford (extended 2m3f, good to firm) last month but may have done too much without the hood when fading into fourth over 2m6f there ten days ago; reverts to hurdles from out of the weights and others make greater appeal. |
20/1 |
|
4th 10 |
12th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Landed her third point in May; finished a modest second on her chase/stable debut here (2m3f, good to firm) 13 days ago; runs without hood worn on last four starts; has more on her plate here. |
8/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £15.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £15.75 |
| Trifecta | £25.00 |
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