June 14 / 18.45 Newton Abbot

18.45

Good

EBCS Leisure Giddy Up Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6680.46
  • 2m 2f 110y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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EBCS Leisure Giddy Up Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 1121-7 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Quickly developed into useful novice in early part of last season, winning four times (twice here) at around 2m on good/good to soft; about 23l behind Mermaids Cave when last of seven on handicap debut at Cartmel (2m1f, good to soft) three weeks ago but that run came after a layoff, and a last-flight jumping error significantly extended her margin of defeat.
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3rd

2

2nd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Wetherby

Carrigeen Kampala

11st 0lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Headstrong front-runner who won a handicap at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) in June and was a good second in a handicap at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) in September; however, she was only sixth of eight in a Listed race at Kempton (2m, good) a fortnight ago and looks vulnerable once more.

25/1

3rd

2

2nd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Wetherby

Carrigeen Kampala

11st 0lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Headstrong front-runner who won a handicap at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) in June and was a good second in a handicap at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) in September; however, she was only sixth of eight in a Listed race at Kempton (2m, good) a fortnight ago and looks vulnerable once more.

25/1

6th

8

20th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:00 Kempton

Carrigeen Kampala

10st 9lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Tends to race too freely but has a 5-10 strike-rate over hurdles; sound effort when second in Plumpton handicap (2m, good to soft) four weeks ago but needs to take her form to a new level.

25/1

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5/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 0/6F-1

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Became disappointing for Paul Nicholls last year but held on from a strong finisher for narrow win off reduced mark on last month's stable debut at Southwell (2m, good); still well handicapped after a 4lb rise and can cope if the ground softens here; good chance.
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7th

3

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Worcester

Grivetana

11st 11lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Resurgent for new yard this summer and it was in a higher grade when an 8l fourth at Cartmel (2m1f, good); likely to continue the good work and have a say.

6/1

4th

2

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

16:00 Cartmel

Grivetana

11st 11lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Harry Derham

Became disappointing for Paul Nicholls last year but she's been resurgent for new yard this summer, with a win at Southwell (2m, good) followed by a good second at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good); remains feasibly treated on her best form and she's respected.

13/2

2nd

3

14th Jun 2024

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 4

18:45 Newton Abbot

Grivetana

11st 12lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Became disappointing for Paul Nicholls last year but held on from a strong finisher for narrow win off reduced mark on last month's stable debut at Southwell (2m, good); still well handicapped after a 4lb rise and can cope if the ground softens here; good chance.

5/2

Form: 3245-2 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
All four hurdling wins were gained during purple patch at start of 2022-23 season; recovered well from significant jumping error to finish second at Warwick (2m, good) last month but she might find others better handicapped here and would prefer the rain to stay away; hood refitted.
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10th

4

(8)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pop The Champagne

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

taken down early

20/1

4

(8)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pop The Champagne

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Hasn't won in more than two years and needs to bounce back from a quiet run over hurdles three weeks ago; is a deal lower in the weights than for a couple of runs over C&D last winter but may be on the downgrade and wants a good test over this trip.

20/1

4th

2

11th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Kempton

Pop The Champagne

11st 10lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Consistent over hurdles and on the Flat this year; holds no secrets from the handicapper but last month's Wincanton fourth (2m5f, good) was perfectly respectable and she'll be fine over today's shorter trip; probably won't be far away.

7/1

Form: 422-15

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Delivered on earlier promise when keeping on well to score at Stratford (2m, good) last month, her sixth start over hurdles, and also ran well when fifth behind Mermaids Cave at Cartmel (2m1f, good to soft) three weeks ago; needs to find something extra here but is versatile ground-wise and not yet fully exposed.
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8th

3

22nd Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

15:00 Kelso

Tour Ovalie

11st 13lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Won three handicaps in a row (2m, good/good to soft) towards the end of last year and added a novice win at Taunton (2m, soft) last month; respectable ninth in the mares' novice hurdle at last week's Cheltenham Festival and she could have more to offer now back at a realistic level; contender.

9/1

9th

22

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Tour Ovalie

11st 4lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

midfield

80/1

1st

1

4th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 3

14:55 Taunton

Tour Ovalie

11st 12lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Productive handicap hurdler this term, winning four times, including a hat-trick in November/December; faced a stiffer task and never landed a blow in valuable event last month; leading form claims back down in class, even with a big penalty.

3/1

Form: 37-111 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on stable debut in April but has won three in a row since (2m1f-2m3f, good/good to soft); might still be on the upgrade and needs to be taken very seriously in current mood.
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13th

11

17th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

14:45 Cheltenham

Mermaids Cave

10st 9lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: James Owen

towards rear

7/1

13th

11

17th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

14:45 Cheltenham

Mermaids Cave

10st 9lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: James Owen

towards rear

7/1

1st

9

19th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 1y

Class 3

14:45 Fakenham

Mermaids Cave

11st 1lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: James Owen

Won four of her first seven starts for this yard over hurdles last year, the latest at Bangor (2m4f, soft) in October; may have found the ground too testing when pulled up at Sandown (2m4f, heavy) last month and could bounce back.

16/1

Form: 1435-5

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Has not made any further progress since wide-margin win at Ludlow (2m, soft) in December but ran well for a long way and gave good account when fifth in strong race at Aintree (2m4f, good) last month; can make her presence felt here.
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3rd

14

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

14:40 Market Rasen

Magical Maggie

10st 13lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Alastair Ralph

Has struggled with her revised mark since running out a wide-margin winner at Ludlow in December; will need her best yet to win this.

33/1

6th

1

14th Jun 2024

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 4

18:45 Newton Abbot

Magical Maggie

12st 0lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Alastair Ralph

Has not made any further progress since wide-margin win at Ludlow (2m, soft) in December but ran well for a long way and gave good account when fifth in strong race at Aintree (2m4f, good) last month; can make her presence felt here.

11/2

5th

12

17th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

18:55 Aintree

Magical Maggie

10st 8lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Alastair Ralph

Took form to new level when drawing clear to score by 14l at Ludlow (2m, soft) in December, her fourth hurdling success, but has not made any further progress since; never really looked dangerous when fifth at Cheltenham (2m1f, good) last month; tries a new trip here; others have more pressing claims.

20/1

16/1

Form: 420P-5 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Good-ground specialist who is usually ridden very patiently and needs to be produced with a well-timed challenge; made very encouraging reappearance when keeping-on fifth here (2m1f, good) last week and remains on a workable mark; not out of this if conditions remain in her favour.
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7th

2

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

15:05 Stratford

Karannelle

11st 13lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: David Rees

Scored at Newton Abbot (2m3f, good to soft) in July and last month (2m1f, good); below that form at Market Rasen last time and is 3lb higher than her last winning mark; best left until she returns to Newton Abbot.

12/1

7th

2

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

15:05 Stratford

Karannelle

11st 13lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: David Rees

Scored at Newton Abbot (2m3f, good to soft) in July and last month (2m1f, good); below that form at Market Rasen last time and is 3lb higher than her last winning mark; best left until she returns to Newton Abbot.

12/1

7th

4

28th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

17:45 Market Rasen

Karannelle

11st 7lb

J: James Bowen

T: David Rees

midfield, hit 5th, slow jump 2 out, weakened run-in

11/4

Form: 364-69

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Six-time hurdle winner, most recently off today's mark at Stratford (2m, good to soft) last summer; made satisfactory reappearance last month and her subsequent defeat can be excused (badly hampered); ought to be aided by the refitted cheekpieces here but the forecast rain is not in her favour and younger rivals appeal more.
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5th

5

15th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

15:05 Market Rasen

Pillar Of Steel

11st 4lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Henry Oliver

midfield, some headway when not fluent 2 out, weakened from last

7/1

3rd

3

7th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

17:50 Stratford

Pillar Of Steel

11st 13lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Henry Oliver

prominent

7/1

6th

10

28th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

17:25 Uttoxeter

Pillar Of Steel

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Henry Oliver

Back down the weights when reviving to win at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) three weeks ago; back up 3lb today but strung together some solid efforts once she hit form last year, so another bold show looks likely.

6/1

Form: 57127/ D

Last run: 503 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Chase and dual hurdle winner on slow ground in France in 2022; well beaten in Grade 2 juvenile hurdle on British debut in January 2023 and not seen again since; could be considered only if lively in the betting here; usual hood removed.
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4

14th Jun 2024

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 4

18:45 Newton Abbot

Naeva

11st 5lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Alexandra Dunn

Chase and dual hurdle winner on slow ground in France in 2022; well beaten in Grade 2 juvenile hurdle on British debut in January 2023 and not seen again since; could be considered only if lively in the betting here; usual hood removed.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £40.80
Straight Forecast £36.56
Tricast £258.97
Trifecta £286.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Mermaids Cave

POSTDATA:

Pop The Champagne

SPOTLIGHT:

Grivetana

TOPSPEED:

Karannelle

The Times:

Mermaids Cave

The Guardian:

Mermaids Cave

Daily Mail:

Mermaids Cave

D Express:

Mermaids Cave

The Sun:

Mermaids Cave

The Star:

Mermaids Cave

Daily Record:

Mermaids Cave

Telegraph:

Grivetana

WEST COUNTRY:

Pop The Champagne

Daily Mirror:

Pop The Champagne