November 05 / 15.55 Sedgefield

15.55

Good

Hardwick Hall Hotel Sedgefield Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Go North Lady Buttons Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 5f 34y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Hardwick Hall Hotel Sedgefield Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Go North Lady Buttons Series Qualifier)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 86-712 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Displayed significant improvement to win readily on handicap debut at Warwick (2m3f, good to soft) in September and probably took another step forward when second to unexposed mare at Hereford (2m3f, good) last month; up another 3lb since last time but remains very much of interest.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

18th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 1y

Class 3

14:05 Fakenham

Apples Moon

11st 2lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Nicky Martin

Progressive 7yo who held on well to score at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) last month and is now 4-6 in handicaps; latest 5lb rise does not look excessive and it's hard to tell when her improvement will level off; respected.

11/4

3rd

2

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:30 Catterick

Apples Moon

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Martin

prominent, not fluent 7th, challenging last, no extra towards finish

9/4

3rd

2

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:30 Catterick

Apples Moon

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Martin

prominent, not fluent 7th, challenging last, no extra towards finish

9/4

13/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 992243

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
0-18 over hurdles but kept on for third behind two progressive rivals at Southwell (2m4f, good) a fortnight ago and has now been placed on three of her last four appearances; considered each-way.
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2nd

11

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

15:55 Sedgefield

Lenebane

10st 8lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

held up in rear

13/2

2nd

11

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

15:55 Sedgefield

Lenebane

10st 8lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

held up in rear

13/2

3rd

12

23rd Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:33 Southwell

Lenebane

10st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Rebecca Menzies

held up in rear

14/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 43-344 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
0-5 over hurdles but was not given a hard time when fourth on last month's handicap debut at Hexham (2m4f, good), after a break, and looks interesting off a 3lb lower mark here.
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9th

5

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

Vanilla Dancer

11st 7lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

1-21 over hurdles, her win coming at Catterick in February; creditable efforts on all three runs since, including when second over C&D last month (good); sound run at Perth last time (2m5f, good); chance.

6/1

4th

3

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Vanilla Dancer

11st 12lb

J: William Maggs

T: Chris Grant

1-20 over hurdles; neck second in a mares' handicap here last month (2m5f, good); each-way chance.

3/1

2nd

3

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:10 Kelso

Vanilla Dancer

11st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Just one win from her 19 hurdle starts but that came at Catterick (1m7f, soft) in February and she made a bad mistake when fourth at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) next time; she'll be fine now back up in trip and back on better ground, and could give a good account.

7/1

Form: 6-4F51

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Often gets going too late, whatever the trip, but kept on well to open account at Kelso (3m2f, good to soft) last week, her 18th hurdling start; not an obvious type to follow up but at least we know she's in good nick.
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5th

11

13th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Maura Jeanne

11st 1lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Thorough stayer whose last win was at Ayr in February 2025 (3m, soft); several good runs since, including when second at Carlisle last month; each-way chance.

12/1

6th

5

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:12 Perth

Maura Jeanne

11st 6lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: Ian Duncan

Strike-rate of 2-30; has a chance on her second at Carlisle last time (3m1f, good to soft) having also finished runner-up at Ayr in January (3m, heavy); each-way chance.

9/2

2nd

10

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:48 Carlisle

Maura Jeanne

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ian Duncan

Won twice over 3m-plus last season, the first time over 3m2f on good to soft at Kelso; has run a couple of fair races this term and has a chance on her best form with a visor replacing cheekpieces.

20/1

Form: 93P8-

Last run: 206 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner in 2023 (good to yielding); well beaten on handicap debut at Newcastle (2m4f, heavy) in April but remains unexposed under rules and might be seen to better effect on the quicker surface here.
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6

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

19:00 Market Rasen

Time Was

10st 9lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

0-19 under rules but returned from a break with a clear second over C&D (good to soft) in November and made the frame on all three subsequent appearances; returns from another break today; can make her presence felt.

9/2

4th

6

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:30 Catterick

Time Was

10st 7lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

9yo who is 0-18 under rules but running well this season, finishing third at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) last time; might not be far away.

11/2

Form: 431P-5 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Triple chase winner but 0-18 over hurdles; might have needed last month's reappearance run but seems best on slow ground; others preferred.
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5th

11

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 145y

Class 5

15:00 Catterick

Zaras Universe

10st 3lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Andrew Crook

10yo who is inconsistent and hasn't made an impact on her last two starts, but before those she was second at Southwell (2m, good to soft) and is 5lb lower than when second in this last year; not discounted.

12/1

6th

5

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:55 Market Rasen

Zaras Universe

11st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Andrew Crook

raced in second, lost position briefly 5th

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1VPR-1

Last run: 156 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Her two chasing attempts last season did not go well but, following a break, she got back on track with a hurdling win at Fakenham (2m4f, good) in June; not seen since but still enters calculations.
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No Results Found

Form: 2264-4

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
0-11 over hurdles; second three consecutive times last season (2m7f-3m1f, soft/heavy) and made a satisfactory reappearance last month but may need a stiffer stamina test than this.
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3rd

12

3rd Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

17:37 Hexham

You Say Its Over

10st 2lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

0-21 under rules and she's been beaten 18l or more in her four chase runs (2m3f-3m2f); returns from 172 days off and has work to do in this competitive race.

25/1

4th

13

14th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:48 Hexham

You Say Its Over

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Micky Hammond

prominent, pressed leader 5th

14/1

13

14th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:48 Hexham

You Say Its Over

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Micky Hammond

Is 0-20 and she came in a remote third of five in 3m2f Doncaster handicap chase 31 days ago; she needs to get back on track.

14/1

Form: 0/8136

Last run: 22 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Gamely won Uttoxeter maiden (2m, soft) in summer but was just a respectable sixth on last month's handicap debut at Hereford (2m3f, good) and a recent 2lb drop is not enough to tempt.
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3

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Worcester

Leave Her To Me

11st 6lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Winner of good-ground mares' handicaps at Hereford (2m4f) and Warwick (2m5f) the last twice; career-high mark and a first step into a Class 4 handicap demand more, but tactically versatile and confidence high.

7/2

1st

3

5th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Warwick

Leave Her To Me

11st 11lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Showed no ill-effects from her heavy fall two starts ago when keeping on well for narrow win at Hereford (2m3f, good) in March; now 2-8 over hurdles and can make her presence felt again.

4/1

1st

3

5th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Warwick

Leave Her To Me

11st 11lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Showed no ill-effects from her heavy fall two starts ago when keeping on well for narrow win at Hereford (2m3f, good) in March; now 2-8 over hurdles and can make her presence felt again.

4/1

Form: 186P

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Ex-pointer who caused 50-1 shock in Hexham maiden hurdle (2m4f, good) on rules debut in June; struggled when upped to 2m7f for handicap debut there last month, though, and others have more convincing profiles.
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11th

1

(6)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:12 Thirsk

Pop The Question

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

2m4f hurdle winner; well held (7f/1m) on Flat and hard to fancy until tackling handicaps over longer distances.

100/1

6th

3

(6)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

14:27 Pontefract

Pop The Question

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Point/hurdles winner; modest fourth of six at Newcastle (7f, AW) on the belated switch to this code; others preferred.

100/1

4th

6

(1)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Pop The Question

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

8yo mare who has won two points (3m) and a maiden hurdle (2m4f), but she was pulled up on her last run in May and this is a tough task on her belated Flat debut.

100/1

10/1

Form: 4-44

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Unexposed filly who shaped with promise when fourth in Hereford maiden (2m, good) last month; could have a say if the longer trip unlocks improvement on this handicap debut.
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7th

10

20th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Warwick

Talysh

11st 3lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Six-race maiden who needs improvement on bare figures; chance depends on how well she responds to first-time headgear.

33/1

7th

10

20th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Warwick

Talysh

11st 3lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Six-race maiden who needs improvement on bare figures; chance depends on how well she responds to first-time headgear.

33/1

5th

7

2nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

15:10 Huntingdon

Talysh

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Tailed off and pulled up in her two handicaps, both at about 2m4f; there was a whiff of ability going into those but others are far more solid.

50/1

Form: 1P356- C

Last run: 238 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Kept on resolutely to cause 33-1 surprise in juvenile hurdle here (2m1f, soft) last November, but has not yet built on that success and was well beaten in 2m4f handicap here in March on latest outing.
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4th

6

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:15 Kelso

Feach Amach

11st 1lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Won three times last spring (2m4f/2m5f, good/good to soft; including C&D) and followed a break by returning to winning ways with a career best at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) a fortnight ago, albeit with half the hurdles omitted; could still have more to offer and she's respected up 4lb.

7/2

1st

2

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

17:00 Musselburgh

Feach Amach

10st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Won three times last spring (2m4f/2m5f, good/good to soft); ran okay when fourth of seven over C&D (good to soft) in November when last seen (lost a shoe); each-way claims if fully tuned up after a break.

5/1

4

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Feach Amach

11st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: Adam Nicol

Made excellent progress when fitted with cheekpieces in the spring, and the second of her three wins was gained over C&D; further improvement is possible if she's fully tuned up after five-month break.

9/2

Non-runners

Bobbigrey, Just Jess

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £18.00
Straight Forecast £14.70
Tricast £64.96
Trifecta £73.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Apples Moon

RP RATINGS:

Maura Jeanne

D Express:

Talysh

The Times:

Lenebane

WEST COUNTRY:

Apples Moon

Telegraph:

Apples Moon

The Guardian:

Apples Moon

Daily Mail:

Apples Moon

Daily Mirror:

Apples Moon

The Sun:

Apples Moon

Daily Record:

Apples Moon

POSTDATA:

Maura Jeanne

The Star:

Maura Jeanne