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SoftDragonBet Born From The Betting Ring Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Herring Queen Mares’ Series) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4193.42
- 1m 7f 182y
- Class 4
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: 11-1 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 1 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 100y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Won Grade 2 novice hurdle at Sandown (2m4f, soft) last February and scored at Exeter (2m1f, heavy) in December on second chase start; reverted to hurdles with all-the-way Listed win at Warwick (2m5f, heavy) last month; also effective on good/good to soft; half-sister to a 2m7f winner and there's every chance she'll stay this far; leading claims if seeing it out. |
15/8 |
|
1st 2 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 5y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Grade 2 winner as a novice but is held by Jubilee Alpha on last season's clashes with that mare; this campaign started very promisingly over fences and was let down by her jumping when below par last time at Windsor; can't afford to be at all off her game on this return to hurdling if she's to scare Jubilee Alpha. |
3/1 |
|
5th 2 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 42y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Progressive mare whose overall record is 6-9; beat Bluey by nearly 5l, admittedly in receipt of 6lb, at Exeter (2m1f, heavy; jumped left; second chase attempt) most recently; form over 2m4f features a Grade 2 hurdle win (soft); respected on handicap debut, the way she's going. |
11/4 |
Abandoned
Form: 2232-U C
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 2 |
1st Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 83y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Came good over fences at sixth attempt, with 3m success here (heavy) in January, and ran as well as could have been expected when fourth of five in Wincanton Listed race (1m7f, heavy) a fortnight ago; still on a good mark; good chance. |
15/8 |
|
4th 2 |
14th Feb 2026 1m 7f 149y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Point/bumper winner, who made the breakthrough over fences at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) two weeks ago but that was a minor handicap and she has lots to find back at 2m in this Listed race. |
20/1 |
|
1st 5 |
30th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Commenced her career with point/bumper wins; 0-17 since (0-5 in chases) but has a largely consistent record at Ffos Las and looks a solid contender in that respect; on a reduced mark and drops back in grade. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 53-5
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
19th Apr 2025 Soft 2m 5f 122y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
took keen hold, prominent, not fluent 4 out |
14/1 |
|
4th 4 |
19th Apr 2025 Soft 2m 5f 122y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
took keen hold, prominent, not fluent 4 out |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 1
Last run: 207 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
20th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 114y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Bumper winner; front-runner who races with the choke out but has still finished runner-up the last twice, latterly behind a well-backed winner in a 2m4f handicap at Ffos Las (good to soft); this looks easier and Plumpton should suit her running style. |
Evs |
|
1st 3 |
20th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 114y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Bumper winner; front-runner who races with the choke out but has still finished runner-up the last twice, latterly behind a well-backed winner in a 2m4f handicap at Ffos Las (good to soft); this looks easier and Plumpton should suit her running style. |
Evs |
|
2nd 2 |
6th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Bumper winner; fair efforts on her three runs over hurdles, last time finishing runner-up in a mares' maiden at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft; pulled hard, not jump fluently); better than that latest run; chance on handicap debut. |
6/4 |
Abandoned
Form: 0-779
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 |
28th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Will beaten at triple-digit odds in three novice/maiden hurdles (2m-2m4f); will have a more realistic chance when given a handicap mark. |
100/1 |
|
10th 9 |
28th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Will beaten at triple-digit odds in three novice/maiden hurdles (2m-2m4f); will have a more realistic chance when given a handicap mark. |
100/1 |
|
10th 26 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 13lb
|
Soundly beaten in her two bumpers and two Ffos Las hurdle races. |
200/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 6400
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
18th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Well beaten in first three handicaps, most recently when never on terms at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) last month, but tries a new trip here and connections are persisting with her; worth a glance in the betting. |
20/1 |
|
8th 8 |
20th Jul 2025 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
50-1 and 33-1 when well beaten in her first two handicaps (2m4f/2m3f); could be considered only if much stronger in the betting on this first start for 134 days. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 8
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Immediately better for the return to a stayers' trip and good ground when third on last month's Plumpton handicap debut, albeit looking as if in need of greater respite than the 1lb drop she's received; blinkers added. |
4/1 |
|
4 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Immediately better for the return to a stayers' trip and good ground when third on last month's Plumpton handicap debut, albeit looking as if in need of greater respite than the 1lb drop she's received; blinkers added. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
pressed leader, led after 1st, faced challenge 3 out, headed 2 out, weakened approaching last |
7/2 |
Non-runners
Northern Air
Verdict
Hollygrove Cha Cha made it 3-3 when winning with plenty in hand on last month’s hurdle debut at Ludlow and holds strong claims under a penalty, but preference is for JASMINE D’AIRY who impressed in a bumper at Tipperary in May and now starts out for rising star Harry Derham.[Ben Hutton]
Selections
LAMBOURN:
Hollygrove Cha ChaThe Times:
Hollygrove Cha ChaThe Guardian:
Hollygrove Cha ChaDaily Mail:
Hollygrove Cha ChaD Express:
Hollygrove Cha ChaThe Sun:
Hollygrove Cha ChaRP RATINGS:
Jasmine d'AiryDaily Mirror:
Jasmine d'Airy