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Traffic Management Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 6f 31y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Traffic Management Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 63P-23

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
0-14 over hurdles but lost out only by a short head to a next-time-out winner at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) last month, and her subsequent Worcester third over that trip was perfectly respectable; contender if first-time cheekpieces have any positive effect.
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4

18th Oct 2026

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:50 Sedgefield

Asa

11st 12lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Had further wind surgery (her second) prior to never figuring over 2m4f on reappearance; likely needs a return to further, having gained all wins (hurdles/fences) at 2m6f-3m1f.

16/1

7th

3

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

17:10 Perth

Asa

11st 13lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Wore cheekpieces for all five wins, the latest in small-field Catterick chase (3m1f, soft) in February; absent since below-par 2m4f hurdle run in April (had wind surgery soon afterwards) and the headgear is missing today.

20/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 46-953

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Has worked her way back into form since returning from a break this season and stuck to her task well when third in first-time visor at Southwell (3m, good) this month but has a modest strike-rate and others appeal more all the same.
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6th

9

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

14:20 Kelso

Starlyte

10st 7lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Beaten 14 times since her last win in March 2025 and her form has taken a downturn; however, this three-time course winner is on a dangerous mark and she may have needed the run here last month following 116 days off.

10/1

4th

6

16th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 189y

Class 3

17:25 Kelso

Starlyte

10st 2lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Three-time course winner who has dropped to a dangerous mark; however, she has to produce more than she managed on her last three outings in the spring if she's to post a first win since March 2025.

12/1

4th

6

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

14:43 Cartmel

Starlyte

10st 8lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Few secrets left after 41 hurdles starts but back below her last winning mark again, and every outing so far this year has suggested that an extended run of races beyond 3m looks in order now; not without interest.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 6-5433

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
0-11 over hurdles and 0-19 overall but has posted a string of decent efforts in recent weeks, most recently when upped to 2m7f and fitted with cheekpieces at Hexham (good) on Sunday; each-way claims at least.
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9

20th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:28 Hexham

Lady Hamilton

10st 6lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Wilf Storey

Longstanding maiden; fell four out when in touch in race won by Kicksaftersix here last time (3m, good to soft) on second run over fences.

16/1

9

20th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:28 Hexham

Lady Hamilton

10st 6lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Wilf Storey

Longstanding maiden; fell four out when in touch in race won by Kicksaftersix here last time (3m, good to soft) on second run over fences.

16/1

10

3rd May 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:10 Hexham

Lady Hamilton

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Wilf Storey

Seems well suited by this track but was well beaten on last month's chasing debut at Carlisle (2m5f, good) and is now 0-25 under all codes; 3lb out of the weights today; others preferred.

20/1

Form: 7816P-

Last run: 84 days

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Had somewhat mixed record during first season over hurdles but won a Sedgefield novice (2m4f, soft) in February and confirmed her wellbeing with a pretty good Flat run this month; could have a say.
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5th

2

1st Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Worcester

Ragosina

12st 0lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

Didn't run badly on the Flat in July but has been disappointing over hurdles since winning a mares' novice at Sedgefield (2m4f, soft) in February and others have more pressing claims.

25/1

6th

6

(7)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Newbury

Ragosina

9st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: B F Brookhouse

slowly into stride, raced in last

16/1

4th

2

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

13:55 Cartmel

Ragosina

11st 12lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: B F Brookhouse

Had somewhat mixed record during first season over hurdles but won a Sedgefield novice (2m4f, soft) in February and confirmed her wellbeing with a pretty good Flat run this month; could have a say.

10/1

Form: 2135-7

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Versatile mare who mixes hurdling with chasing; safely held this month, after a break, but that run might have done her good and she's now back on last winning mark.
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3rd

5

19th Oct 2026

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

17:05 Plumpton

Stamina Chope

10st 9lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

Just 2-30 over hurdles but one of the wins was gained in this race in 2023; returned from break with satisfactory sixth at Worcester last month and can be dangerous if that run brought her on.

11/2

6th

9

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:36 Worcester

Stamina Chope

10st 11lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

2m3f-2m4f hurdle and chase winner last term and stays further also; 1lb below her last winning mark but the absence since February is a worry, having never defied a break of more than five weeks.

16/1

3rd

4

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

14:40 Leicester

Stamina Chope

11st 9lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

In-form 10yo who won over hurdles here (2m4f, soft) in November and over fences at Ffos Las (2m3f, heavy) last month; 6lb rise has now kicked in but she ran another solid race at Huntingdon last week and she remains well treated on old form; should go well again back over fences.

7/2

100/30

Form: PP9-02

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Returned from layoff with three disappointing runs this spring but was back on song and chased home another rejuvenated mare at Southwell (2m4f, good) this month; still 6lb below last year's winning mark; high on the list.
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1st

9

7th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 5

11:37 Wetherby

Fiadh

10st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

prominent, pressed leader 4 out, led narrowly and going best 3 out, good jump 2 out, ridden clear before last, kept on run-in, always doing enough

6/1

Form: 799-6

Last run: 27 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner in Denmark in 2021; has suffered some heavy defeats in Irish maiden hurdles since last summer's reasonably encouraging hurdle debut but her trainer has a good strike-rate in Britain and has booked Sean Bowen for this handicap debut.
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15th

9

19th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:55 Limerick

Meadow Soprano

11st 7lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

in touch with leaders

14/1

Form: 147-60

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won Kelso juvenile maiden (2m, soft) in March but hasn't offered much since in handicaps over hurdles and on the Flat; tries new trip and swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers here; considered only if lively in the betting.
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9th

9

(1)

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Ruler Of The River

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Philip Kirby

Dual winner over hurdles (2024/2025) when trained by Fergal O'Brien; tailed off here over 1m4f on her stable debut and she was an 11l fifth at Beverley (1m4f) a week ago; step back up in trip needs to help.

50/1

5th

5

(2)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

14:10 Beverley

Ruler Of The River

9st 3lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Philip Kirby

Modest winning hurdler for Fergal O'Brien last autumn; came in last of six for new stable in 1m4f Catterick handicap 13 days ago; not easy to make a case for.

33/1

6th

5

(5)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:10 Catterick

Ruler Of The River

10st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

Dual hurdle winner but 0-13 on the Flat; didn't offer a great deal in points and a hunter chase for Tom Fife in the spring; others are preferred unless the betting speaks in his favour starting out for Phil Kirby.

20/1

Form: 58-040

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Outran 25-1 odds when close fourth at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) last month but was tailed off after racing too freely on latest outing and has now been unplaced all seven hurdling starts; hood refitted today.
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7

14th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

Western Glen

11st 3lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Gillian Boanas

held up in rear, pulled up before 2 out

5/1

7

14th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

Western Glen

11st 3lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Gillian Boanas

held up in rear, pulled up before 2 out

5/1

6

15th Oct 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:35 Market Rasen

Western Glen

11st 3lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Gillian Boanas

took keen hold, held up in rear, midfield before 8th, not fluent then lost ground 3 out, good headway home turn, went second before 2 out, hit 2 out, 5 lengths down when fell last

3/1

Form: 565-

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Left Joseph O'Brien after heavy defeat on debut in February, and was also tailed off in two slow-ground novice hurdles (2m3f/2m) for new stable this spring; makes handicap debut from a lowly mark, though, and could plausibly be seen in a better light on today's quicker ground.
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5th

2

21st Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 6f 98y

15:15 Punchestown

Atlanticexpress

10st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

In good hands and closely related to several winners, best of them Locks Corner, an eight-time scorer for Jonjo O'Neill; dam was unraced; pedigree suggests this trip should be within her range.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £22.50
Straight Forecast £21.50
Tricast £51.62
Trifecta £67.60

Selections

The Times:

Asa

RP RATINGS:

Starlyte

SPOTLIGHT:

Fiadh

D Express:

Atlanticexpress

POSTDATA:

Lady Hamilton

Daily Mail:

Asa

The Sun:

Asa

The Star:

Asa

Telegraph:

Fiadh

The Guardian:

Starlyte

Daily Mirror:

Starlyte

Daily Record:

Starlyte