December 08 / 12.55 Kelso

12.55

Good To Soft

EBF Mares’ “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £8169
  • 2m 4f 189y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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EBF Mares’ “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.30
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 652

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive and it was her best run yet when 18l second at Hexham (2m, good) last month; she may appreciate today's extra yardage but others have more substance to their claims.
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3rd

1

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

20:20 Hexham

Sunset Hill

12st 0lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Failed to build on an encouraging return over fences in November, but latest effort over hurdles following a break was a good step forward when a close second over C&D ten days ago; nudged up 3lb for that and yet to win in handicap company, which suggests she possibly remains on a tough enough mark.

7/1

2nd

10

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

17:42 Hexham

Sunset Hill

10st 9lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Won a mares' novice at Kelso in December 2024 (2m5f, soft); back over hurdles after seven runs over fences, best form when third over C&D in November (good to soft); bit disappointing since.

14/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 10-6

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner (3m, soft) who made it 2-2 in a bumper at Musselburgh (2m1f, soft) in April; disappointing the next twice (hurdle debut most recently) but it's too soon to write her off.
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3rd

8

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

16:15 Musselburgh

Reflection Of You

10st 10lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Had jumping issues during her chase spell and proved suited by the return to hurdles in C&D contest (good to soft) last time, just holding on from Lizzie Luna who might have won but for coming off a true line; may remain competitive.

4/1

3rd

5

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:35 Perth

Reflection Of You

11st 1lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Low-mileage 6yo who might well have made a winning chase debut here (2m4f, good) in May, had she not clouted the last two fences; again made jumping errors when well behind Heaven Smart over that trip last month but can pose a potent threat if she gets into a better rhythm today.

6/1

4

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

16:50 Perth

Reflection Of You

11st 4lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

0-5 over hurdles but made promising start to chasing career when third over C&D (good) in May; might well have won that race had she not clouted the last two fences, and commands respect off the same mark today.

5/2

Form: 24-21P

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Two-time bumper runner-up (soft/good) who won on her hurdle debut at Exeter (2m, good) in October; pulled up at Newbury since but had an excuse (struck into); her dam won at up to 2m5f and she retains potential; could go well under a 7lb penalty.
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1st

6

15th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Aintree

Roaring Home

10st 13lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Quickened up best off a slow pace to prevail in a small field at Chepstow (2m7f, good); unlikely that represented any improvement on previous best efforts but only went up 4lb.

9/2

1st

6

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

20:07 Chepstow

Roaring Home

10st 9lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Below par on two of her last three outings, including latest when returned to the sound surface of her one career success; hasn't shaped as if in need of this second crack at a stayers' trip (pulled up in the first).

12/1

4th

2

31st Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Roaring Home

11st 12lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Consistent this season if forgiven her penultimate blip, after which she underwent wind surgery; it was a respectable effort at Haydock next time as that was a competitive Class 2 handicap (2m5f); goes well on good ground and looks a big player.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8/76-1 D

Last run: 207 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved upon her bumper form when a 50-1 winner on hurdle debut at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) in May, a performance in keeping with her pedigree; the form isn't overly strong and she carries a 7lb penalty today, but could give another good account.
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4th

8

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:00 Ayr

Nellie Bluesky

10st 13lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

Lightly raced since 50-1 win on hurdle debut at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) in May 2024, and she got back on track with close second of six at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) last month; could be in the mix if this slower ground isn't an issue.

9/1

2nd

3

25th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

16:10 Sedgefield

Nellie Bluesky

11st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

Caused 50-1 shock on hurdling debut at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) in May 2024 but safely held all three starts since; last month's handicap debut (2m2f) came after a one-year absence and she might come on for the run but others here have more pressing claims.

12/1

1

28th Dec 2024

Good

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Nellie Bluesky

11st 7lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

midfield

12/1

Form: 1/

Last run: 839 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1 winner on debut in a bumper at Ballinrobe (2m, good) in August 2022; changed hands for £90,000 the following month; has a whopping 839-day absence to defy but a market check is advised on hurdle and stable debut.
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5

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:12 Perth

Royal Creek

11st 6lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Stuart Coltherd

Won bumper in sole Irish start; not solid on hurdles form and lacked fluency when last seen (sustained an overreach wound to right fore).

14/1

5

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

13:05 Hexham

Royal Creek

11st 8lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

didn't jump with fluency, disputed lead early, prominent 1st, awkward jump 3rd

4/1

5th

7

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

14:40 Sedgefield

Royal Creek

11st 2lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Won on debut in bumper at Ballinrobe (2m, good) in August 2022 but absent for a long time subsequently and she's been tailed off/pulled up this winter on her first two hurdle starts; a major turnaround is needed.

16/1

Form: 2/6PR-

Last run: 227 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in heavy-ground bumper at Hexham in March 2023 but she struggled on her first two hurdle starts and refused to race last time.
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9

20th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Ayr

Bluebell Glen

10st 10lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Beaten about 43l on hurdling debut just under a year ago and has form-figures of PRP in the meantime; however, she put in a pretty good front-running shift before tiring over 2m5f on her latest outing and today's drop back in trip looks the right move on her handicap debut; worth a second look.

12/1

9

20th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Ayr

Bluebell Glen

10st 10lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Beaten about 43l on hurdling debut just under a year ago and has form-figures of PRP in the meantime; however, she put in a pretty good front-running shift before tiring over 2m5f on her latest outing and today's drop back in trip looks the right move on her handicap debut; worth a second look.

12/1

3

8th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 3

12:55 Kelso

Bluebell Glen

11st 0lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

took keen hold, pressed leader, led before 4th, headed 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before last

66/1

Form: 1

Last run: 213 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two 3m points (yielding/soft to heavy) before 6l win in mares' bumper at Tipperary (2m2f, yielding) in May; subsequently sold out of Sam Curling's yard for £120,000; has joined up-and-coming yard for British career and brings lots of potential to her hurdle debut; strong claims.
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1st

3

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 114y

Class 3

13:50 Plumpton

Jasmine DAiry

11st 4lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: Harry Derham

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

13:50 Plumpton

Jasmine DAiry

11st 4lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: Harry Derham

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

16:05 Ffos Las

Jasmine DAiry

11st 11lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

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

Form: 3F-4FF

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Point winner who made the frame over hurdles on two occasions in the spring, but she's fallen the last twice and others make greater appeal.
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No Results Found

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Irish mares' maiden point (3m, good) in May 2023 on her second start; bought for £8,000 that October; this is her first run since and she may be best watched on her rules debut.
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10th

14

2nd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

12:10 Ayr

Stopwouldya

10st 13lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Bought privately for £8,000 after Irish point second in May; pulled up on hurdles debut; plenty to prove.

66/1

14

2nd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

12:10 Ayr

Stopwouldya

10st 13lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Bought privately for £8,000 after Irish point second in May; pulled up on hurdles debut; plenty to prove.

66/1

10

8th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 3

12:55 Kelso

Stopwouldya

11st 0lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

always behind

40/1

Non-runners

Holly Bird, Jasmine dAiry, Sagonige

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £165.60
Straight Forecast £108.92
Trifecta £667.20

Selections

The Times:

Jasmine d'Airy

SPOTLIGHT:

Roaring Home

Daily Mirror:

Jasmine d'Airy

The Sun:

Jasmine d'Airy

The Star:

Jasmine d'Airy

Daily Record:

Jasmine d'Airy

POSTDATA:

Roaring Home

Telegraph:

Roaring Home

D Express:

Roaring Home