March 09 / 15.00 Sandown

15.00

Heavy

British Stallion Studs EBF Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Listed Race) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £17085
  • 1m 7f 216y
  • Class 1
  • 11 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Listed Race) (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Windy

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Handed tough task for this first rules start but she's with a leading yard and changed hands for £165,000 after winning on her debut in an Irish maiden point (3m, heavy) in October; the 3l runner-up Diva Luna won a Listed bumper at Market Rasen on her rules debut; brings bags of potential.
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12/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 614 D

Last run: 85 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Won at Warwick (2m, soft) in November on second start and she could be capable of better than she showed when well-held Listed fourth at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) in December, but she has to prove it today.
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5th

3

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 2

15:30 Warwick

Rula Bula

11st 8lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Last season started well but petered out and it might be happening again, as although it wasn't a bad run behind Cheltenham Festival heroine White Noise two starts back, Chepstow last time was underwhelming (well behind Siog Geal; soft ground no excuse).

20/1

7th

3

15th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 3

15:55 Chepstow

Rula Bula

11st 12lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Narrowly made a successful reappearance at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) off 5lb lower; worrying that last season petered out after starting well, though it was by no means a bad run at Newbury when 11l behind White Noise who won the Dawn Run at Cheltenham on Thursday; goes well fresh.

6/1

1st

3

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

15:47 Carlisle

Rula Bula

11st 12lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won a maiden hurdle on last season's return before delivering her best form yet when second in Newbury Listed race (2m, good to soft); her three runs after the turn of the year were disappointing, leaving her with a point to prove now.

10/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 143 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Aintree (2m1f, good to soft) in October and has made the frame in Listed races the next twice (2m, soft); her form stands up well compared to the others but she's taking on some unexposed types and will probably need to find something extra if she's to come out on top.
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2nd

8

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 100y

Class 1

13:00 Kelso

Sunset Marquesa

11st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Won 2m4f handicap at Sandown (soft) in December and she ran well in defeat in Listed/Grade 2 races on next two starts (2m4f/1m7f, good/soft); mid-race unseat at Cheltenham last week; she's a half-sister to a 3m2f winner and it's possible this new trip will be within range; in with a chance.

8/1

5

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Sunset Marquesa

11st 5lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Followed a clearcut handicap win at Sandown (2m4f, soft) with a good fourth to Nurse Susan in a Listed event there in January; another sound effort when a rallying third of four in 2m Ascot mares' Grade 2 (soft) since; the return to further will suit but she has plenty to find on form.

66/1

3rd

5

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 157y

Class 1

13:40 Ascot

Sunset Marquesa

11st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Keeps getting better and she followed a clearcut handicap win at Sandown (2m4f, soft) with a good fourth to Nurse Susan in a Listed event over the same C&D two weeks ago; 4lb better off with that rival today and there's unlikely to be much between them.

5/1

Form: 2

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Her useful pedigree hints she'll thrive when tackling further but she was a clear second of 14 on last month's debut at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft; 7-1) and may have bumped into a highly talented mare; dam did very well for connections; one to watch in the betting (one of two for yard).
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4th

7

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:02 Bangor-on-Dee

Ive Madeupmymind

11st 6lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Course winner last February; bang there when falling two out on handicap debut at Kempton (3m, good) in November but she's struggled since and been all over the shop trip-wise.

9/4

6th

5

20th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Warwick

Ive Madeupmymind

11st 10lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Won mares' maiden hurdle at Bangor (2m, heavy) last February and was bang there when falling two out on handicap debut at Kempton (3m, good) in November; disappointing on both runs since (3m/2m4f) and has something to prove but perhaps the drop back in trip will help this headstrong mare.

12/1

11

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

14:40 Huntingdon

Ive Madeupmymind

11st 6lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Made all for Bangor maiden win (2m, heavy) last February; had every chance when falling on her reappearance (3m handicap) and was too free for comfort at Kempton over Christmas, again at 3m; probably on a fair mark and she's back in trip; chance.

7/1

Form: 31 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Point winner who improved upon October's bumper debut third at Hereford (2m, good) when making all at Ludlow (2m, soft); the placed mares appear to be fair yardsticks and she could continue to progress; not ruled out.
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4th

1

26th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

15:00 Hereford

Bellas Bridge

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Irish point (debut) and bumper winner; yet to improve on bumper form over hurdles (bled from the nose when pulled up at Wetherby on her penultimate start); ran well without really threatening the winner at Chepstow (2m3f, good; first time hood and tongue-tie) latest but that was promising and she still has potential; player.

8/11

2nd

1

16th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

14:02 Chepstow

Bellas Bridge

11st 5lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Point/useful bumper winner; made mistakes when third of nine on her hurdle debut at Southwell in October, after which she underwent wind surgery (her second such operation); 11-4 second favourite for a 2m3f mares' maiden at Wetherby on Boxing Day but dropped right away and was subsequently found to have bled from the nose; has ability and this is weak so she has to be considered despite the obvious risks; hood now enlisted.

3/1

Form: 2

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Attracted market support into 11-2 and travelled well when runner-up on last month's debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft), behind one who has followed up over hurdles; she's a likeable prospect but others have achieved far more.
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3rd

1

25th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

14:20 Wincanton

Plantaroma

12st 0lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

0-13 across all disciplines but she's been placed nine times, including when third in both her chases this term (2m, good and soft); often hangs right for pressure but the cheekpieces go on for this return to hurdles and this represents a drop back down in grade; big player.

5/4

3rd

6

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

12:28 Huntingdon

Plantaroma

11st 5lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

0-12 under all codes but made pretty good start to chasing career when third in race won by progressive subsequent winner at Leicester (2m, good; also suited by soft) last month and is 2lb lower here; a possible.

7/1

7th

1

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:53 Worcester

Plantaroma

12st 0lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Tom Symonds

Yet to win and unproven at the trip but has often run well, including on last season's reappearance and when keeping on for third at Hereford (2m, good) in April when last seen; could have a part to play on her return.

13/2

Form: 41

Last run: 83 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Fourth on debut at Aintree (2m1f, good to soft) in October and built on that with easy win at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) in December; now faces much better rivals but she certainly impressed last time; respected.
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5th

13

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

Just Call Me Lucy

11st 3lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Justified favouritism in 2m3f mares' handicap most recently, taking Wetherby record to 3121; faces a stiffer assignment in this field, back against males, but holds solid claims kept to this venue.

12/1

1st

4

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 4

16:45 Wetherby

Just Call Me Lucy

11st 8lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

She could do with settling better but perhaps the heavy ground was too much at Newcastle last month; won C&D maiden (good to soft) in December 2024 and runner-up to handicap blot in C&D handicap (soft) in November; could bounce back and play a leading role now back here.

100/30

5th

3

27th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

15:00 Newcastle

Just Call Me Lucy

11st 9lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

2m3f maiden hurdle winner who has shaped with promise in handicaps on both runs this season, most recently runner-up at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) behind a handicap blot; mark unchanged and she's a strong candidate.

9/2

Form: 11 D

Last run: 89 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Fontwell (2m1f, good) last September and followed up at Lingfield (2m, AW) in December; others have more substance to their form, but hard to knock an unbeaten record and she's open to further improvement.
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5

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

14:45 Taunton

My Louise

11st 6lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Lydia Richards

Dual bumper winner (first two starts) who had struggled to match that level over hurdles until a close third of nine at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) last June off 1lb higher than today; that came after wind surgery and in a first-time tongue-tie (kept since) but she was pulled up at Plumpton (2m4f, soft) when next seen four weeks ago; mixed messages.

8/1

4

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

16:45 Plumpton

My Louise

11st 1lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Lydia Richards

Dual bumper winner (first two starts) who had struggled to match that level over hurdles until a close third of nine at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) last June, following wind surgery and fitted with a tongue-tie (retained); that was more like it, but she'll need to back that up returning from a 264-day break and down in trip.

15/2

4

4th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

15:35 Newton Abbot

My Louise

11st 5lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Lydia Richards

Dual bumper winner (first two starts); has so far been unable to improve on that form over hurdles; has had wind surgery since well beaten at Chepstow (2m7f, good) latest; better is needed.

14/1

Form: 17 D BF

Last run: 85 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Galway (2m, heavy) in October and changed hands for £140,000 the following month; soundly beaten Listed seventh at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) in December, when failing to settle and reportedly making a respiratory noise; the first-time hood and tongue-tie could help with those respective issues and she retains potential; no surprise to see a big run.
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1

13th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:58 Stratford

Magical Annie

11st 13lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Fergal O’Brien

Built upon her encouraging stable/hurdle debut when beating a good yardstick at Wetherby (2m, soft) in February and looked set to justify very skinny odds before last-flight fall at Catterick (2m, good) last month; leading contender on this handicap debut.

11/10

1

13th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:58 Stratford

Magical Annie

11st 13lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Fergal O’Brien

Built upon her encouraging stable/hurdle debut when beating a good yardstick at Wetherby (2m, soft) in February and looked set to justify very skinny odds before last-flight fall at Catterick (2m, good) last month; leading contender on this handicap debut.

11/10

2

5th Mar 2025

Good

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:55 Catterick

Magical Annie

11st 7lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Fergal O’Brien

Heavy-ground bumper winner who scored at Wetherby (2m, soft) last month on her second hurdle start; leading claims provided she handles the better ground this afternoon (unraced on good going).

4/9

Form: 245

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Encouraging rules debut when 8l second of 16 at Warwick (2m, soft) in November but she's failed to build on that the next twice and has something to find today.
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6th

8

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:00 Bangor-on-Dee

The Secret Pearl

11st 6lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

Won a mares' maiden at Market Rasen (2m, good) last April; runner-up in first two handicaps during the winter but she's been disappointing in last two runs; bit to prove but mark is sliding and she's had wind surgery since her latest effort at Fontwell last month; not ruled out.

14/1

4th

5

8th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

15:05 Fontwell

The Secret Pearl

11st 9lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alex Hales

Absent since slightly disappointing run at Aintree on Boxing Day but returned from break with two good seconds over 2m4f in the autumn (good/soft) and has good claims if back at that level here.

6/1

1

15th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

17:35 Fontwell

The Secret Pearl

11st 7lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Alex Hales

Creditable sixth of 15 in Grade 2 novices' handicap at Newbury (2m4f, good) in March and rallied well to snatch narrow win in Market Rasen maiden (2m, good) last month; leading contender.

13/8

OUR TIP

Form: 362

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Point winner who has shown some ability in bumpers, most recently 15l runner-up at Taunton (2m, soft) nine days ago; however, considerable improvement is needed if she's to make an impact now up in grade.
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7th

9

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 4

17:42 Ffos Las

Calli Black

10st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: David Weston

Won readily at Worcester (2m4f, good) last spring and is still lightly raced over fences but her subsequent three runs (latest was over hurdles) were disappointing and she's 2lb wrong on first outing since December.

25/1

Non-runners

Crazierthandaisy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £42.70
Straight Forecast £46.54
Trifecta £311.60

Selections

The Guardian:

I've Madeupmymind

RP RATINGS:

Just Call Me Lucy

TOPSPEED:

Sunset Marquesa

SPOTLIGHT:

Crazierthandaisy

The Times:

Magical Annie

Daily Mail:

Honky Tonk Highway

Telegraph:

My Louise

Daily Record:

Bellas Bridge

LAMBOURN:

Crazierthandaisy

D Express:

I've Madeupmymind

The Star:

I've Madeupmymind

Daily Mirror:

Just Call Me Lucy

POSTDATA:

Sunset Marquesa

WEST COUNTRY:

Sunset Marquesa