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Changing Young Lives At Jamie’s Farm Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Listed Race) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £14237.5
  • 2m 4f 56y
  • Class 1
  • 9 runners
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Changing Young Lives At Jamie’s Farm Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Listed Race) (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

8/15 (Won)

  • Win: £1.45
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 52-111 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Grade 2 Aintree bumper a year ago and 3-3 over hurdles this season; quickened best to beat recent Aintree Grade 1 winner Brighterdaysahead at the Festival here (2m1f, soft) last month and should be fine over today's longer trip; the one to beat.
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2nd

6

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

18:40 Punchestown

Golden Ace

11st 5lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Fortuitous winner of the 2025 Champion Hurdle (same story in this season's Fighting Fifth); could only manage fifth when attempting to retain her crown (9.75l behind Lossiemouth); posted another solid effort in the Aintree Hurdle last time when fourth (2m4f, good to soft); return to 2m should suit, cheekpieces go on and she was second in this contest last year (good) but may need further luck to increase Grade 1 haul.

8/1

4th

7

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

Golden Ace

11st 3lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Fortuitous winner of the 2025 Champion Hurdle (same story in the Fighting Fifth) and finished only fifth, behind some of today's rivals, when attempting to retain her crown; largely consistent and has won over 2m4f but increasing her Grade 1 tally may require further luck.

12/1

5th

8

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

16:00 Cheltenham

Golden Ace

11st 3lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Record of 3-4 at Cheltenham features two Festival wins, beating Brighterdaysahead in the Grade 2 novice hurdle in 2024 then admittedly fortuitous (left in lead when State Man took a late fall; odds-on Constitution Hill exited earlier) when 25-1 in this race last year; also had fortune on her side in this season's Fighting Fifth as the front two in the market, including The New Lion, failed to complete; ran creditably on Boxing Day when last seen; largely consistent and should go well but may require further luck to retain her crown.

8/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 3P1223 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
3-13 over hurdles; lost out only by a nose to Aston Martini in quite valuable race at Lingfield (2m, soft) in January, having been bumped on the run-in, and her next two runs were also very creditable; the most exposed one in this line-up but handles good ground and probably won't be far away.
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3rd

5

18th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Ayr

Ooh Betty

10st 6lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Ben Clarke

Made all in Grade 2 mares' hurdle at Ascot (1m7f, soft) in January and ran well for a long way when ninth of 23 in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham (2m1f, soft) last month; she's 1lb lower than when a very close third in this last year (good to soft) and could again be involved.

11/1

9th

24

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Ooh Betty

10st 4lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Clarke

Can make the running; inconsistent but returned to form with mares' Grade 2 win at Ascot (1m7f, soft) in January; runs off same mark as when close third to Cracking Rhapsody in Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr (2m, good to soft) last April; not ruled out each-way at likely big odds.

50/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 3-11P1

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Ran poorly in Lingfield race won by Aston Martini in January but won her other three hurdle races, the latest at Kempton (2m, good to soft) last month; in the mix for minor honours if suited by today's step up in trip.
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3rd

4

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

15:00 Newbury

Wyenot

11st 1lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Five-time hurdle winner with a good strike-rate, one she enhanced when prevailing in a classy small-field beginners' chase at Ludlow (3m, good); remote last of three in a Listed chase for mares at Warwick where soft ground was no good to her (fine on good to soft); has since had wind surgery and retains potential as a chaser.

3/1

Form: 17-145 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Listed bumper winner on good ground last season but struggled when making hurdling debut in this race a year ago; returned from break with 6l win in Ludlow maiden (2m5f, good) in November but has not yet built on that performance (albeit on slower ground) and others here look stronger.
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4th

2

24th Mar 2026

Good

3m 1f 185y

Class 4

14:00 Southwell

Lilting Verse

11st 13lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Hasn't been at her best of late (behind Smurfette latest) but she has the form to feature off this mark and won't mind getting back on drier ground; stays this far; possible.

4/1

4th

3

2nd Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:45 Southwell

Lilting Verse

11st 11lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Solid record off current mark comprises a success at Huntingdon in 2024 and second-place finishes in this race last year and at Ffos Las in October; not ruled out.

13/2

7th

2

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 4

15:45 Chepstow

Lilting Verse

11st 13lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Gave good account when second on seasonal debut at Ffos Las (3m1f, soft) in October and remains on a workable mark but her latest run was disappointing and she'd arguably appeal more on better ground than is forecast.

10/1

Form: /16-14 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Not particularly impressive when winning modest novice hurdle at Carlisle (2m4f, soft) on hurdling debut in October but her close fourth in a Doncaster Listed race (3m, soft) last month was a good effort; needs to improve again here but that's possible if the drop back in trip suits.
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5th

4

24th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

17:05 Cartmel

Mellificent

10st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Promising novice at up to 3m for Jonjo O'Neill in 2023-24 season but well beaten in two handicaps for new stable this year (2m5f/2m4f), the latter at Hexham a fortnight ago; needs to get career back on track.

25/1

5th

4

24th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

17:05 Cartmel

Mellificent

10st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Promising novice at up to 3m for Jonjo O'Neill in 2023-24 season but well beaten in two handicaps for new stable this year (2m5f/2m4f), the latter at Hexham a fortnight ago; needs to get career back on track.

25/1

7th

7

10th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Mellificent

11st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won a 2m4f novice hurdle at Carlisle (soft) in October 2023 when with Jonjo O'Neill; 3l behind Pinot Rouge in a Listed mares' novice the following month (3m, good) but now 9lb better off; pulled up at Ayr last time; had a wind op since; interesting.

20/1

Form: 141 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Showed benefit of wind op when bouncing back to form with ready win at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) last month and is now 2-3 over hurdles; contests much deeper race here but it's hard to gauge the limit of her ability.
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3rd

2

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

17:20 Stratford

Lightening Mahler

12st 1lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: Dan Skelton

led, headed after last, soon lost second, no extra final 110yds

2/1

3rd

2

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

17:20 Stratford

Lightening Mahler

12st 1lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: Dan Skelton

led, headed after last, soon lost second, no extra final 110yds

2/1

3

18th Apr 2024

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 1

15:50 Cheltenham

Lightening Mahler

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Showed benefit of wind op when bouncing back to form with ready win at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) last month and is now 2-3 over hurdles; contests much deeper race here but it's hard to gauge the limit of her ability.

8/1

Form: 1-113P

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Bumper and dual hurdle winner; good third in Haydock Listed race (2m3f, heavy) in December but has a point to prove after disappointing Grade 2 run in February and is unraced on ground quicker than good to soft.
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6th

3

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:22 Perth

Little Miss Dante

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Both hurdle wins at 2m (good to soft and soft) in November 2023; lightly raced with mixed results since but she can go well fresh and the pick of her form at about this trip gives her claims.

13/2

6th

3

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:22 Perth

Little Miss Dante

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Both hurdle wins at 2m (good to soft and soft) in November 2023; lightly raced with mixed results since but she can go well fresh and the pick of her form at about this trip gives her claims.

13/2

Form: -43431 C

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Won the bumper on this card a year ago (good ground) and was placed in a Listed bumper here (soft) in November; made low-key start to hurdling career in the winter, though, and her dominant win from the front at Musselburgh (2m4f, soft) in February came in an uncompetitive race.
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4

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

16:05 Carlisle

Micks Jet

11st 11lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Bumper/hurdle winner who completed the set in a 2m3f Wetherby handicap chase (good to soft) last winter; not seen since a below-par third over fences at Market Rasen last April; lower mark back hurdling but got to be a chance she'll need this after nearly a year off.

14/1

3rd

1

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

14:35 Market Rasen

Micks Jet

12st 0lb

J: Mr Shay Halton

T: Philip Kirby

In the frame five consecutive times since switched to chasing this year, most notably when winning by 18l in first-time cheekpieces at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) in January; should also be suited by today's trip-and-ground combination; likely contender again.

7/2

Form: 93-72P

Last run: 118 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in two Irish bumpers last year but struggled when a big-priced outsider for stable/hurdle debut at Ascot (2m5f, good to soft) in December and looks up against it again here.
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13th

19

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

16:45 Galway

Oneforthefairgreen

10st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Terence O’Brien

0-12; has run the occasional good race in defeat and her debut for this yard when backed into 7-2 favourite at Killarney (2m7f, yielding) wasn't a bad effort; not discounted.

9/1

10

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Worcester

Oneforthefairgreen

10st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

0-16 and has tried fences; kept plodding on when a 10l fourth in 2m4f hurdle at Southwell and she's worth another go over this far.

5/1

12

9th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell

Oneforthefairgreen

10st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

Now 0-15 under rules after twice finishing tailed off over fences; was second over hurdles at Leicester in November when 7lb higher so can't be ruled out with a tongue-tie joining cheekpieces, especially with Sean Bowen up top.

8/1

Non-runners

Aston Martini, My Chiquita, Take No Chances

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £8.00
Straight Forecast £9.15
Trifecta £43.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Golden Ace

LAMBOURN:

Aston Martini

TOPSPEED:

Wyenot

RP RATINGS:

Golden Ace

POSTDATA:

Golden Ace

WEST COUNTRY:

Golden Ace

The Times:

Golden Ace

Telegraph:

Golden Ace

The Guardian:

Golden Ace

Daily Mail:

Golden Ace

D Express:

Golden Ace

Daily Mirror:

Golden Ace

The Sun:

Golden Ace

The Star:

Golden Ace

Daily Record:

Golden Ace