July 21 / 16.35 Stratford

16.35

Good

Ardencote Spa Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3511.86
  • 2m 2f 148y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Ardencote Spa Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

Form: 0P-4P5

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdle winner, latest a 2m4f handicap at Southwell in May 2023 (good); struggled a bit since then, although fair fifth over 2m6f here last time; cheekpieces now fitted.
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6

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:30 Catterick

Malina Ocarina

11st 3lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

Caused 25-1 surprise in first-time cheekpieces at Stratford (2m2f, good) this summer but was well beaten on her next outing and refused to race at Southwell three weeks ago; others look much safer.

20/1

6

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:30 Catterick

Malina Ocarina

11st 3lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

always behind, pulled up before 2 out

20/1

Form: 03-392

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
17-race maiden who is 4lb out of the weights; has run well in handicaps at Southwell (2m, good) and over 2m here in May/June; had wind op since and although well beaten on the Flat on latest start she's no forlorn hope.
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8

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

15:40 Stratford

Northern Rose

10st 11lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Record of 0-30 but she's been placed with cheekpieces added in last two starts and was a well-backed favourite when third at Hereford (2m3f, good) on Monday; should go well again off unchanged mark and she's in the mix.

11/2

3rd

8

13th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

17:20 Hereford

Northern Rose

10st 5lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Longstanding maiden but off this career-low mark she was a 7l second at Uttoxeter (2m, good) when cheekpieces were added; possibilities.

4/1

2nd

13

16th Sep 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:10 Uttoxeter

Northern Rose

10st 7lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Returned from break with good second over C&D (good) in May but her subsequent record is very mixed and she's now 0-20 over hurdles; tried in new cheekpieces today; would probably prefer the rain to stay away.

16/1

Form: /6-533

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; followed decent third in 2m novice at Uttoxeter (good; form sound) by finishing third off this mark over C&D (good; 4l behind Far Away West) on handicap debut; cheekpieces now tried; each-way contender.
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8th

3

(10)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Fashionelle

9st 8lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Forbes

Some good performances last year as when beaten a short head off this mark over C&D in November; needs to better her two efforts since returning last month, though.

16/1

6th

8

(2)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Fashionelle

8st 10lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: Tony Forbes

0-12 in Flat handicaps but she was placed here in November on two occasions (including C&D); behind Shipshape at Wolverhampton (1m6f) on his first start for 131 days but the returning cheekpieces should be a positive.

16/1

7th

7

(7)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fashionelle

9st 6lb

J: William Cox

T: Tony Forbes

0-11 in Flat handicaps but bang there on three of her last four starts (2m here and Southwell 1m6f); that puts her firmly in the picture but there is a bit to prove after 131 days off.

8/1

Form: 253-46 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; won twice over 2m as a novice two seasons ago; hasn't really progressed but was a close third off a 3lb higher mark here in April (2m, good to soft); well beaten over 2m6f last time (held up); hood now tried and quite interesting if reverting to front-running tactics.
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2nd

7

16th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 2

15:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Obsessedwithyou

10st 2lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Jamie Snowden

Made all in three-runner mares' chase at Wincanton (1m7f, good) last month and is now 4-8 over fences; faces tougher task from 3lb out of the weights here but is evidently in good nick, and new jockey Isabelle Ryder claims 5lb.

7/2

1st

3

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 149y

Class 3

16:30 Wincanton

Obsessedwithyou

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Jamie Snowden

Made it 3-6 over fences when winning easily in a small field at Sedgefield in October (2m) and later that month she bumped into the useful Bluey (whom Queens Gamble beat for her last win) at Kempton (2m2f, good); chance at these weights if fitness isn't an issue.

13/8

2nd

4

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:16 Kempton

Obsessedwithyou

11st 7lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Record of 3-6 since switched to fences, comfortably beating her two rivals at Sedgefield (2m, good to firm) most recently; faces a tougher task in this field but may progress further.

4/1

25/1

Form: 1325-P CD

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Narrow winner of this race off 6lb lower on stable debut last season (good); went on to win twice more, both at around 2m; interesting, but has been below par on her two runs following wind surgery in March and has a bit to prove at present; tongue-tie now tried.
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9

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:12 Uttoxeter

Lady Gwen

11st 4lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Only fifth of eight on her return to hurdles at Worcester (2m, good) last month, but despite some iffy jumping she was only caught on the run-in; has dropped to a handy mark and could go well; stable also runs Gerard Mentor.

14/1

5th

6

18th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Worcester

Lady Gwen

11st 3lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Quirky mare who returned from a layoff with a below-par chase run six weeks ago; reverts to hurdling on a tempting mark but others in this field look less risky.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 44-114 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Two handicap wins at around 2m4f on good ground in May (now 3lb higher than the latest of them); didn't seem to get home over 2m7f last time; quite interesting at this trip with cheekpieces tried.
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2

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:33 Kelso

Barrons Land

11st 12lb

J: Mr Sean O’Connor

T: Laura Horsfall

Won four handicap hurdles at about this trip for Donald McCain; 0-4 for current yard, though ran in the Listed chase here won by Grey Dawning before finishing third in a handicap chase at Bangor (beaten 4.5l); might be running back into form.

13/2

2

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:33 Kelso

Barrons Land

11st 12lb

J: Mr Sean O’Connor

T: Laura Horsfall

Won four handicap hurdles at about this trip for Donald McCain; 0-4 for current yard, though ran in the Listed chase here won by Grey Dawning before finishing third in a handicap chase at Bangor (beaten 4.5l); might be running back into form.

13/2

3rd

4

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

15:59 Bangor-on-Dee

Barrons Land

11st 3lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Laura Horsfall

raced in fourth, headway after 3 out, pressed winner last, no extra run-in

16/1

Form: 6P-346

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Three hurdle wins at around 2m on good ground but hasn't been at her best on last two hurdle runs; now 15lb lower than for her last win in June 2022 but step back up in trip is a concern (pulled up on only previous run at further than 2m1f).
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5

20th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:08 Stratford

Addosh

11st 9lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Brian Ellison

Won a Sedgefield handicap hurdle in May (2m1f, good to firm) but has been rather disappointing over hurdles and on the Flat since; needs to bounce back.

9/1

4

(6)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:53 Nottingham

Addosh

9st 5lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Ellison

Four-time hurdle winner, including last month; has winning form on the Flat and forget Chester last week as the saddle slipped.

8/1

9

(3)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 5

16:45 Chester

Addosh

8st 7lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Four-time hurdle winner, including last month; has winning form on the Flat and placed on the AW earlier this year, but has no form here and others have more going for them.

25/1

Form: F-7476

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won five handicaps from 2m4f-2m7f two seasons ago (good/good to soft); hasn't won since but is on a good mark now and it was a fair run last time at Cartmel (2m6f, good); might find this trip on sharp side, though.
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4th

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

19:00 Market Rasen

Lone Star

11st 13lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Capitalised upon some considerable help from the handicapper when winning over C&D (good) just under a year ago and returns here after a decent effort at Kelso this month, but she's nothing like the force of old and has become inconsistent.

9/2

5th

5

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Lone Star

11st 11lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Last win came off a 5lb lower mark at Market Rasen in June last year (2m4f, good); not at her best last time but has a chance on her previous run when third at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft).

9/1

10th

4

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:07 Newcastle

Lone Star

11st 11lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Scored at Market Rasen (on good ground) last June and she returned from a seven-month absence with a very good third of nine over C&D 11 days ago; this C&D winner can go very well off an unchanged mark.

6/1

Form: 769-18 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won a mares' handicap at Southwell in June (2m4f, good; first-time tongue-tie); reportedly never travelled when tailed off at Cartmel next time (2m6f, good); bit to prove now.
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6

25th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:45 Perth

Emily Wade

10st 13lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won readily in first-time tongue-tie at Southwell (2m4f, good) in June but her form has slumped since; can be excused her most recent defeat (on heavy ground) but still arrives here with a point to prove.

14/1

5th

4

26th Aug 2024

Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

15:27 Cartmel

Emily Wade

10st 13lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won a mares' handicap at Southwell in June (2m4f, good; first-time tongue-tie); reportedly never travelled when tailed off here next time and failed to get involved from out the back at Stratford (2m2f; 28-1) latest; goes back up in trip with a bit to prove now.

12/1

9th

11

21st Jul 2024

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:35 Stratford

Emily Wade

10st 6lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won a mares' handicap at Southwell in June (2m4f, good; first-time tongue-tie); reportedly never travelled when tailed off at Cartmel next time (2m6f, good); bit to prove now.

10/1

Form: 07-832

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; in decent form, having finished third at Southwell in June (2m4f, good) and a good second over C&D last time (good to firm; Fashionelle 4l back in third); 2lb wrong but not without a chance.
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7

20th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell

Far Away West

11st 3lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Hugh Burns

0-18 over hurdles but seemingly back in decent form on last two appearances; in contention for second before last-flight fall at Kelso (2m5f, good) a fortnight ago and has possibilities if that experience has not dented her confidence.

11/2

7

20th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell

Far Away West

11st 3lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Hugh Burns

0-18 over hurdles but seemingly back in decent form on last two appearances; in contention for second before last-flight fall at Kelso (2m5f, good) a fortnight ago and has possibilities if that experience has not dented her confidence.

11/2

10

7th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:25 Kelso

Far Away West

10st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Hugh Burns

Maiden; ex-Dan Skelton; best run for this yard when fair seventh in a mares' novice handicap over 2m5f here last time (good); more needed.

20/1

Form: 936-42

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden point in April (3m, good to soft; runner-up has won since); in the frame in two runs over hurdles since, last time finishing a close second to a 4-9 shot in a Bangor mares' maiden (2m3f, good; first two clear); of interest on handicap debut.
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8th

6

11th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Worcester

Moon Lady

11st 2lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Kayley Woollacott

Winning pointer; went close in modest maiden hurdle at Bangor (2m3f, good) in June but was pulled up on subsequent handicap debut and managed only fifth over C&D when back in novice company last time; others look stronger.

20/1

5th

8

19th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Worcester

Moon Lady

11st 0lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Kayley Woollacott

Maiden point winner in April (3m, good to soft; 4-7); fair efforts over hurdles on next two starts, notably when close second to Briefly (7lb worse off) at Bangor (2m3f, good) in June; pulled up in a handicap last time but still interesting.

9/1

5

21st Jul 2024

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:35 Stratford

Moon Lady

11st 8lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Kayley Woollacott

Won a maiden point in April (3m, good to soft; runner-up has won since); in the frame in two runs over hurdles since, last time finishing a close second to a 4-9 shot in a Bangor mares' maiden (2m3f, good; first two clear); of interest on handicap debut.

8/1

Form: 976-13 C

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Off the mark when winning 2m novice handicap off 5lb lower here last month; fair third off this mark at Newton Abbot next time (2m1f, good); longer trip may suit; a possible.
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6th

7

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:52 Ludlow

Getmetothemoon

10st 7lb

J: James Robottom

T: Anthony Honeyball

Stratford (2m, good) winner in October off 4lb lower and possibly bettered that when a close third at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) last month, before appearing to find the drop back to 2m a little sharp at Taunton last time; more likely needed again.

8/1

1st

4

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:05 Stratford

Getmetothemoon

10st 3lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Anthony Honeyball

Dual hurdle winner including over C&D (good); last success was off a similar mark at Plumpton in February but she's been disappointing in both runs since; hurdle record is now 2-14 and has something to prove after another break.

8/1

Form: 263-43

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner in 2023 (good); has been a bit disappointing over hurdles, last time finishing just a fair third over 2m here; up in trip with a tongue-tie tried on handicap debut.
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9

6th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:20 Sedgefield

Hot Fizzy Lizzy

10st 11lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

raced in last, mistake 3 out

12/1

9

6th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:20 Sedgefield

Hot Fizzy Lizzy

10st 11lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

raced in last, mistake 3 out

12/1

6

24th Sep 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:05 Warwick

Hot Fizzy Lizzy

11st 4lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Placed in slowly run Stratford novice (2m, good to firm) in July and reportedly lost her action when pulled up on handicap debut there later that month; not one of her stable's stars but remains unexposed.

8/1

Form: 174-57

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won a Worcester mares' novice handicap hurdle off 3lb higher in June 2023 (2m, good); hasn't been in top form in her three runs this year and her best form is at shorter; 2lb out of the handicap.
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4th

13

3rd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:15 Southwell

Well Done Dani

10st 10lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Three wins over hurdles, the latest at Kelso in September; placed on both starts since, last time finishing runner-up to a subsequent winner at Huntingdon (2m4f, good); acts on good to soft; contender.

4/1

4th

13

3rd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:15 Southwell

Well Done Dani

10st 10lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Three wins over hurdles, the latest at Kelso in September; placed on both starts since, last time finishing runner-up to a subsequent winner at Huntingdon (2m4f, good); acts on good to soft; contender.

4/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £221.47
Tricast £1883.47

Selections

The Times:

Getmetothemoon

SPOTLIGHT:

Moon Lady

POSTDATA:

Fashionelle

The Star:

Barrons Land

RP RATINGS:

Lone Star

TOPSPEED:

Malina Ocarina

D Express:

Getmetothemoon

Daily Mirror:

Getmetothemoon

Daily Record:

Getmetothemoon

Telegraph:

Moon Lady