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GoodBetMGM Richard Barber Memorial Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £19061
- 2m 5f 82y
- Class 2
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.80
Form: 24145- CD BF
Last run: 203 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
24th Mar 2025 Good 3m 0f 150y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
raced in second, led 4th, not fluent 8th, increased tempo before 2 out, headed when hit last, stayed on |
7/4 |
|
7th 7 |
27th Dec 2024 Good 3m 0f 121y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
prominent, hit 8th, lost position 3 out, weakened approaching last |
7/2 |
|
7th 7 |
27th Dec 2024 Good 3m 0f 121y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
prominent, hit 8th, lost position 3 out, weakened approaching last |
7/2 |
20/1
- Place: £4.50
Form: -21255 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Runner-up at Warwick (3m2f, good to soft) in March under regular rider Cameron Johnstone-Baker and she's firmly in the picture on that form but two lesser performances have followed and she needs something extra. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Found a warm Haydock class 2 stayers' handicap a step too far last month (22l last of nine), breaking a run of place finishes dating back to the autumn; races off her last winning mark back down in class. |
10/1 |
|
9th 6 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Never better than when placed under Cameron Johnstone-Baker at Ascot (2m7f), Kempton (3m, again on good) and Warwick (3m2f, good to soft; behind Super Survivor) on last three outings; a bit extra is needed to win this warm race. |
9/1 |
14/1
- Place: £3.70
Form: 64-346 BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 5y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Won this race last year (at Cheltenham) off today's mark; turned her back on chasing this winter and ran quite well over 3m at Kempton before finding soft ground too testing at Ludlow; plenty looks in her favour this time with cheekpieces added. |
12/1 |
|
5th 1 |
4th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Returned to hurdling with respectable sixth at Kempton (3m, good) just after Christmas and is now only 2lb higher than when winning valuable final of this series at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) last April but the ground here will probably be slower than she prefers. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Career-best form to end last season, winning at Chepstow before collecting a mares' final at Cheltenham (both about 2m4f on good); ran respectably on return to hurdling three weeks ago but she was below form in February on her only attempt over this far; chase debut. |
11/2 |
16/1
Form: 6-1234 CD BF
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
29th Sep 2025 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Gained two of her six wins over C&D (all were on good ground); returned from break with two good efforts in Class 2 events this summer, the latter on slower-than-ideal ground over C&D last month, and looks the one to beat in this easier race. |
Evs |
|
10 |
30th Aug 2025 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Gained two of her six wins over C&D (all were on good ground); returned from break with good third (just behind My Chiquita) at Worcester (2m4f, good) last month and is still on a workable mark (even from 1lb out of the weights) but the forecast rain is a worry. |
5/1 |
|
7 |
7th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
10st 3lb |
Not without hope back on good ground as they were strong handicaps on too soft a surface when below par the last twice. |
12/1 |
7/2
Form: 3221-1
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 5y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Third to Greyval 12 months ago off the same mark; hadn't been at her best this season but came good at Market Rasen (2m4f, soft) and clearly capable of having some say in the outcome. |
6/1 |
|
1st 6 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 4f 139y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Exposed mare who hasn't been quite at her best this season, but is on a good mark (3lb lower than for last win); has an each-way chance. |
14/1 |
|
4th 5 |
26th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 116y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Rather hit and miss since her last win (2m4f, good to soft) in October 2024 and she was pulled up at Fakenham eight days ago; back on her last winning mark but has a bit to prove at present. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 57P1-5 D
Last run: 176 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Has shown fairly useful form in handicaps at Market Rasen (won by 15l) and Wincanton (ran well under big weight) since wearing blinkers; may have more to offer in the retained blinds. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Has shown fairly useful form in handicaps at Market Rasen (won by 15l) and Wincanton (ran well under big weight) since wearing blinkers; may have more to offer in the retained blinds. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
24th Mar 2025 Good 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
12st 9lb |
Four-time winner over hurdles who made it 2-4 over fences with a 15l success in first-time blinkers at Market Rasen (3m, good) eight days ago; Beau Morgan's claim partly offsets the 7lb penalty and she is a major player once again. |
8/11 |
7/1
Form: 111541
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 10lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Won by 10l last week at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) in a race she also won the previous season, when beating Masked Dance on similar terms to today's; clear claims. |
9/4 |
|
1st 3 |
7th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
7-27 over hurdles, including a good-ground C&D win; not firing on all cylinders since last autumn but wasn't beaten far when fifth of seven in refitted cheekpieces at Fakenham (2m4f, good) last month and continues to slip down the weights. |
4/1 |
|
5th 2 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
7-23 over hurdles, including a good-ground C&D win; beaten favourite in plating company two starts and pulled up in a subsequent handicap, but has slipped to a very good mark and can't be ruled out. |
11/2 |
20/1
Form: 363-68 D BF
Last run: 46 days
W: 10st 5lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
31st Mar 2025 Good 3m 0f 150y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Not particularly solid on this season's form but record suggests she's a spring mare and this looks the time to catch her; attractively handicapped, being 8lb below the mark of her sole handicap success. |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 51-F56 D
Last run: 112 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Has rather mixed record over fences this season but belied 40-1 odds when close third in valuable Windsor handicap (2m4f, soft) won by Bluey in January and last month's Cheltenham Festival defeat is easily excused; on good mark if on her mettle. |
9/1 |
|
7th 5 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Five-time hurdle winner who has shown some promise over fences this season but she was only fourth of six in a Listed mares' chase at Huntingdon last month and has bundles to find in today's company. |
100/1 |
|
4th 2 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Five wins over hurdles; 0-4 since switched to fences but ran well off a handy mark in Windsor handicap (2m4f, soft) most recently; however, at the weights she has about a stone to find with the pick on ratings in this field. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 4381-P CD
Last run: 182 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 |
9th Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 82y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Seemed to respond well to first-time cheekpieces when winning over C&D (good) in pretty good style in April but was pulled up the following month and has become quite tricky to predict; had wind op during six-month break. |
14/1 |
|
10th 1 |
9th Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 82y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Seemed to respond well to first-time cheekpieces when winning over C&D (good) in pretty good style in April but was pulled up the following month and has become quite tricky to predict; had wind op during six-month break. |
14/1 |
|
12 |
11th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Inconsistent but she returned to form with a convincing win in first-time cheekpieces at Wincanton (2m5f, good) three weeks ago; she'll have no problem with the step up in trip; contender if the headgear maintains its effect. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: F21-P5
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 7lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
16th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
visibility reduced by fog |
7/1 |
|
3 |
16th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
visibility reduced by fog |
7/1 |
|
5th 11 |
28th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
Promising novice hurdler last winter and she took a step back in the right direction when 7l second at Hereford (2m, good to soft) last month; however, she's back up in grade today and a bigger performance is required. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 1-1132 D BF
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Fairly useful mare who has Listed form but was never going well en route to a modest third at Ascot (2m5f) when back from a layoff last time; will need to travel better in this competitive affair. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
29th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 146y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Progressive last spring, including 3m/3m2f wins, and good second in Kempton Listed race (2m5f) in November; nearly always races on officially good ground nowadays, so good to soft may excuse a heavy defeat in December when last seen; needs to resume her progress, though, given the career-high mark. |
6/1 |
|
1st 5 |
31st May 2025 Good 3m 2f 83y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Returned from wind op with small-field 3m win in March and bettered that form when close second on both outings last month (2m4f/2m7f, also on good ground); major player if this new trip suits. |
9/4 |
Non-runners
Good Look Charm, Ma Belle Noire
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £50.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £47.96 |
| Tricast | £433.92 |
| Trifecta | £407.20 |
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