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16.05

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Dave Newnes 60th Birthday Mares’ Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 2m 5f 55y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Dave Newnes 60th Birthday Mares’ Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 8702

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Promising second, despite traffic issues, at Market Rasen (2m2f, good to soft; handicap debut) last month and the winner has followed up since; respected.
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7

21st Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

16:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Special Dragon

11st 1lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Badly hampered and (latest, behind Calli Black) set a bit much to do from rear in the two lesser runs which bookend last month's fine Uttoxeter second to a now 112-rated rival (2m5f, good); remains of interest.

3/1

5th

3

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Worcester

Special Dragon

11st 9lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Only a 6yo and was clear of the rest when second to a rejuvenated winner at Uttoxeter last month (2m5f, good); chance.

3/1

3

17th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

19:31 Uttoxeter

Special Dragon

11st 5lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Sole win over hurdles came with similar trip and ground, and she showed she'll be just as effective over fences when third of seven at Haydock (kept on again after being badly hampered) four weeks ago; the youngest in the line-up and commands major respect.

5/2

OUR TIP

5/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 540902

Last run: 100 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Posted an improved effort at Hereford (2m3f, good; close second on handicap debut) last time out and is bred to rate much higher still; shortlisted.
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13/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 3-5442 BF

Last run: 170 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden; creditable second at Hereford (3m1f, good) most recently; possibilities off same mark provided she takes well to first-time headgear.
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10

24th Sep 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:05 Warwick

Valentine Getaway

10st 11lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Ran well in defeat behind a progressive mare at Huntingdon (3m1f, good) in May but her form has dipped in the meantime and she's now 0-13 over hurdles.

12/1

8th

6

1st Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Worcester

Valentine Getaway

11st 3lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

in touch with leaders

16/1

7th

12

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Worcester

Valentine Getaway

11st 1lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Fell heavily mid-race on latest outing and now 0-11 over hurdles but was second to a big improver at Huntingdon (3m1f, good) two starts ago and is a contender if judged on that performance.

7/1

Form: 3-P235

Last run: 70 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
0-6 under rules; best effort this term when second at Sandown (2m4f) behind a mare who won at Cheltenham last week; strong chance if back to that form.
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3

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

3m 1f 10y

Class 4

12:30 Huntingdon

Another Day Out

11st 9lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Only 3lb higher than for her narrow C&D win on good ground in March and was odds-on favourite for her return to fences 18 days ago only to depart mid-race; she's probably the one to beat; usual cheekpieces are replaced by an eyeshield.

4/6

2

7th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

14:15 Huntingdon

Another Day Out

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

Three-time chase winner (once over C&D); lost her way over fences during the winter but battled well for narrow hurdle win here (3m1f, good; front pair well clear) in March and reverts to this code on a good mark.

5/4

1st

1

18th Mar 2026

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

14:15 Huntingdon

Another Day Out

11st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

Three front-running chase wins in 2024, including over about 3m here; second of five at Ludlow in October but her chase form has gone to pot; latest hurdle performance (four starts back) gives her a place chance.

8/1

Form: P652

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Clear signs of improvement when second at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) this month on handicap debut; could well build on that effort; likely player up just 2lb.
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5th

5

7th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 4

14:45 Huntingdon

No No Fizz

11st 2lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Looked back in good nick when scoring over C&D (good) in March but ran poorly and was pulled up at Uttoxeter last month (trainer blamed the good to soft ground); has become hard to predict.

7/1

6

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:35 Uttoxeter

No No Fizz

11st 7lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Got back in the groove after three months off when landing a gamble at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) 17 days ago; back up 4lb in the weights but she still looks feasibly treated and has form figures of 12431 under Tom Broughton; key player.

100/30

1st

1

11th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

16:18 Huntingdon

No No Fizz

12st 0lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

A dual 2m hurdles winner last season but she failed to take to chasing early this term before beating only one back in this sphere in 2m4f Wincanton handicap in December; she has plenty to prove after a break.

33/1

Form: 53835

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has placed form in the point, bumper and hurdles spheres; had wind surgery since last run and now goes in tongue-tie; open to progress on handicap debut.
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5

24th Apr 2024

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:05 Ludlow

Giver The Hollie

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Has placed form in the point, bumper and hurdles spheres; had wind surgery since last run and now goes in tongue-tie; open to progress on handicap debut.

5/1

5

24th Apr 2024

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:05 Ludlow

Giver The Hollie

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Has placed form in the point, bumper and hurdles spheres; had wind surgery since last run and now goes in tongue-tie; open to progress on handicap debut.

5/1

5th

4

20th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 3

15:25 Market Rasen

Giver The Hollie

11st 2lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Third in two Irish points last year; third in one of her two bumpers and last time on her second run over hurdles (2m, good to soft); improvement needed.

11/1

Form: 874P4

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
0-9 in points and 0-5 over hurdles; only a modest fourth at Hereford (2m3f) most recently and appears more exposed than these rivals; unlikely winner.
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8th

11

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Worcester

Inchiquin Spirit

10st 4lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Alastair Ralph

In the frame in five of her 11 starts over hurdles and returns to her former trainer after a couple of modest efforts in points last month; others stronger.

16/1

8th

11

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Worcester

Inchiquin Spirit

10st 4lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Alastair Ralph

In the frame in five of her 11 starts over hurdles and returns to her former trainer after a couple of modest efforts in points last month; others stronger.

16/1

Form: 8088

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has a poor chance on bare figures but is a possible improver now handicapping and upped in distance (pedigree augurs well); market support should be noted.
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6

3rd Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

15:05 Plumpton

Bella Cavalla

10st 7lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

0-10 over hurdles but was in good form when last seen in the autumn, including when clear second over C&D (good to soft) two starts ago; now 1lb below that mark; major player if fully tuned up.

7/2

6

3rd Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

15:05 Plumpton

Bella Cavalla

10st 7lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

prominent, outpaced and dropped to rear 10th, lost touch 11th, pulled up before 2 out

7/2

3rd

4

18th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

15:20 Plumpton

Bella Cavalla

10st 9lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Neil Mulholland

led

2/1

Non-runners

Doras Addrezz

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.30
Straight Forecast £16.54
Tricast £69.77
Trifecta £67.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Special Dragon

The Guardian:

I Look How I Look

Daily Mail:

No No Fizz

The Times:

Giver The Hollie

WEST COUNTRY:

Valentine Getaway

RP RATINGS:

Another Day Out

POSTDATA:

Special Dragon

Telegraph:

Special Dragon

D Express:

Special Dragon

Daily Mirror:

Special Dragon

The Star:

Special Dragon

Daily Record:

No No Fizz