December 14 / 13.13 Cheltenham

13.13

Good To Soft

Quintessentially Mares’ Handicap Chase (Challenger Mares’ Chase Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £11090.1
  • 2m 4f 127y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Quintessentially Mares’ Handicap Chase (Challenger Mares’ Chase Series Qualifier)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £24.60
  • Place: £4.70

Form: 2132-4 D

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
First-time visor in four-runner race at Ludlow (2m4f, soft) in February provided her one win from seven races over fences; ended last season with creditable second to Malaita in series final for mares over C&D and made a fair reappearance at Market Rasen in October; reverts to cheekpieces; more exposed than plenty of these rivals.
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2

19th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 3

15:05 Ludlow

Game On For Glory

11st 9lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Second win over fences when keeping on well to beat 12 rivals in a 2m4f Cheltenham handicap for mares in December (good to soft) and appeared to lose her concentration when unseating mid-race at Windsor; that raises some alarms as it appeared she tried to run out, but the ability is there to be competitive.

7/2

4

17th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 42y

Class 2

14:25 Windsor

Game On For Glory

11st 5lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Lucy Wadham

2-8 over fences, with the wins over about 2m4f in a first-time visor last February and returning cheekpieces (first headgear this term) five weeks ago; 22-1 for the latter in what seemed a warm race at Cheltenham but she did it in clearcut fashion; big player on that but 5lb higher today and it might be argued that she is less potent in second-time headgear.

7/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 1B4-52 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Has returned to form with blinkers, winning easily in the mud in February on first occasion; that's her only win from eight chases now, however, and Regal Renaissance ended up having much the better of the argument when they clashed at Warwick (2m4f, good to soft) on latest outing.
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12

17th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 56y

Class 2

14:10 Cheltenham

So Said I

10st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Joe Tizzard

Ran well on both previous visits to Cheltenham, latterly when second of 13 in December (2m4f, good to soft); below that form lately but will be fine over today's trip and Harry Cobden is an interesting booking.

10/1

12

17th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 56y

Class 2

14:10 Cheltenham

So Said I

10st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Joe Tizzard

Ran well on both previous visits to Cheltenham, latterly when second of 13 in December (2m4f, good to soft); below that form lately but will be fine over today's trip and Harry Cobden is an interesting booking.

10/1

3rd

2

31st Mar 2025

Good

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

14:45 Wincanton

So Said I

11st 8lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

prominent, jumped slightly right 8th, raced in second from 4th

7/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: P2-112

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
0-11 over hurdles but she's 2-6 over fences following her wins at Hereford (3m1f, good) in May and November; good second at Leicester on latest outing, again from the front, and an unchanged mark looks generous, albeit in a much hotter race this time.
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8th

14

17th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 56y

Class 2

14:10 Cheltenham

Getbazoutofhere

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

Gained both chase wins at Hereford (3m1f, good) but her best form over fences was arguably her third here (2m4f, good to soft; just behind So Said I) in December; another minor role might be her best hope from just out of the weights today, though.

20/1

8th

14

17th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 56y

Class 2

14:10 Cheltenham

Getbazoutofhere

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

Gained both chase wins at Hereford (3m1f, good) but her best form over fences was arguably her third here (2m4f, good to soft; just behind So Said I) in December; another minor role might be her best hope from just out of the weights today, though.

20/1

3rd

4

24th Mar 2025

Good

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

16:00 Wincanton

Getbazoutofhere

10st 6lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

Mainly consistent, including winning twice on good ground at Hereford (3m1f) last year; pulled up at Fakenham (2m5f, good) in January but she bounced back from a similar performance early last year; respected.

9/2

Form: 12-241 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
In good form over hurdles in March and beaten a head by Trapista at Ludlow in May on chase debut; delivered at Warwick (2m4f, good to soft) last month on third attempt over fences, eventually well on top from So Said I with what looked a career-best performance; today's 6lb higher mark demands more but it looks as if she will see the trip out well.
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1st

2

4th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

15:30 Uttoxeter

Regal Renaissance

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jack Jones

2-13 over fences when trained by Henry Daly, the latter win gained at Ludlow (2m4f, good) last month; yet fully to convince stamina-wise over 3m but, having recently changed hands for £22,000, still has strong claims on this stable debut.

11/8

1st

1

10th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

16:37 Ludlow

Regal Renaissance

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Posted best effort of her 2025-26 campaign when neck second, clear of the remainder, at Stratford (2m3f, good) last time; appears capable of going one better, having recorded sole chase success (November 2024) off current mark.

7/4

2nd

3

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

16:33 Stratford

Regal Renaissance

11st 12lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

On a losing sequence and she came in a below-par fourth of eight in 2m4f Ludlow handicap chase last month; needs to take a step forward.

3/1

Form: 287-31

Last run: 165 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Promising third at Kilbeggan on chase debut in May and tidy winner of a 16-runner beginners chase at Tipperary (2m3f, good to yielding) in July; tailed off in a Galway Flat race in August on her only start since but needs respect returned to fences, for the stable which won this race in 2023.
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1st

4

23rd Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 2

15:00 Warwick

Theonewedreamof

11st 5lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Ex-Irish mare who has been a bit up and down for Dan Skelton but did run well at Leicecster last time (2m4f, good to soft) given one notable mistake that she made; won't mind returning to further and off this mark she's entitled to have a major say.

6/4

3rd

3

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 25y

Class 4

16:00 Leicester

Theonewedreamof

11st 11lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

First three runs this season were solid, notably a win at Exeter (3m, good) in November followed by a close second over 2m4f at Cheltenham; disappointed at Hereford a week later, though, and pulled up on return from a two-month break 16 days ago, so now has something to prove; however, a bounce-back would not surprise.

5/1

5

18th Feb 2026

2m 4f 11y

Class 3

15:05 Ludlow

Theonewedreamof

11st 7lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Won at Exeter (3m, good) in November on second stable start before close second of 15 to Party Vibes at Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft) in December; her run at Hereford seven days later may have come too soon (3m1f, soft; ground shouldn't have been an issue); remains of interest for top yard.

9/2

Form: 2P12-2 BF

Last run: 78 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
All races have been on softer than good; Irish maiden point winner; did well (one blip) as a hurdler last term and made a bright start to chase career when only just missing out at Worcester (2m7f, soft) in September; that looks solid form and she should go well again.
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2

10th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 3

16:17 Chepstow

Coco Mademoiselle

11st 5lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Consistent and progressive since her attention was turned to fences and now 3-8; only had one rival to worry about in a 2m7f novice last time and made heavy weather of that, but even penalised this mare has every chance on all the figures.

2/1

1st

1

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:07 Worcester

Coco Mademoiselle

11st 5lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Winning pointer/hurdler who progressed nicely over fences in the spring, landing a pair of 3m handicaps with ease; failed to justify favouritism in the Summer Cup at Uttoxeter (3m2f, good) in June but has been given a break since and this drop back to novice company, along with a shorter trip, could provide the ideal platform to get back in the winning groove.

4/11

10th

2

29th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 13y

Class 2

14:00 Uttoxeter

Coco Mademoiselle

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Was 0-4 over fences but has won her last two, doing it very easily over 3m here two months ago (good); it's hard to grumble with the 10lb rise given how easily she won and this 7yo mare is clearly improving.

3/1

Form: 11-632 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
2-10 over fences, the second win in mares' series final over C&D (made most) in April from Game On For Glory; 6lb higher today; solid efforts on her two runs this autumn but needs improvement in this hot race; 9lb lower when second favourite in it last year and she still led when falling three out.
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2nd

3

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 3

15:55 Hereford

Malaita

11st 1lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Mel Rowley

Two chase wins at about 2m4f in early 2024 (soft and good); has not found life easy this winter but 3m found her out on her latest start (first-time tongue-tie; cheekpieces now added) and the return to shorter on good ground should suit; bold bid likely.

3/1

2nd

2

15th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

16:42 Market Rasen

Malaita

11st 6lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Mel Rowley

Has won twice over fences, both over 2m4f; fair third in a mares' handicap at Ludlow last time (2m4f, soft); could go well but perhaps better at shorter.

9/4

3rd

6

18th Feb 2026

2m 4f 11y

Class 3

15:05 Ludlow

Malaita

11st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Mel Rowley

10yo whose losing sequence is up to 13 after disappointing run at Windsor (2m4f, soft) latest; however, she was runner-up on final two outings in 2025 (2m4f/3m1f, good to soft/soft) and might not be far away if back on song.

12/1

Form: 148-32 D BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Disappointed in a series final over hurdles on final start last term on her only appearance at this track; given wind surgery in August and bang there at Warwick and Lingfield this autumn (both 2m4f on good) when switched to chasing, so the outlook looks more positive again.
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3rd

2

24th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

17:12 Uttoxeter

Realisation

11st 7lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Charlie Longsdon

Won by 5l at Sedgefield (3m2f, good) but after a bold ride she was comfortably reeled in on her return visit; probably able off this mark if this race pans out more effectively.

4/1

2nd

2

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

15:10 Sedgefield

Realisation

11st 8lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Charlie Longsdon

Reliable sort who capitalised on a slipping mark when getting off the mark over C&D 22 days ago; back up 6lb but she can go well again.

7/4

1st

3

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

15:38 Sedgefield

Realisation

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Charlie Longsdon

0-8 over fences but made the frame three consecutive times towards end of last year, perhaps most notably when third of ten at Lingfield (2m6f, good) on second occasion; contender if suited by this new trip.

9/2

Form: 25-212 BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
0-8 over hurdles but she'd won an Irish point in 2023 and graduated to chasing with a novice handicap win at Kelso (2m7f, good to soft) in October; backed up the form when second at Carlisle (2m4f, good) and that looks solid, so she has a competitive mark with just 1lb rise.
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6th

4

13th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:43 Perth

Similar Story

11st 3lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Stuart Coltherd

1-22; has dropped markedly in the weights over the past six months (form figures P5UP03); trainer seems to have his string in better form now, and she did rally from a tough position when modest third at Kelso (3m; good, 22-1) latest; no forlorn hope.

9/1

3rd

8

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:46 Kelso

Similar Story

10st 9lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Stuart Coltherd

C&D winner who finished third on her final two outings last season and is well treated on that form; however, she's struggled to get competitive on her seven starts this term and has plenty to prove.

14/1

Form: -61264 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
A 2m6f Newton Abbot maiden was her only win from eight races over hurdles; made a satisfactory chase debut when fourth of five in novice handicap at Doncaster two weeks ago but this demands a major career best.
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7th

8

14th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

15:18 Kempton

Shakeyatailfeather

10st 9lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Dan Skelton

Three chase wins at 2m1f and 2m3f (all on good), the latest in October, but she hasn't lived up to that form since and was a long way behind Califet En Vol over C&D recently; needs revival.

33/1

7th

9

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

16:05 Kempton

Shakeyatailfeather

10st 10lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Dan Skelton

Has done all her winning on good ground so any rain would be a negative, which counted against her in a Listed chase for mares last time; on a tempting mark with Harry Atkins taking off 7lb if she was on her game (wasn't the case the time before at Ascot).

20/1

6th

6

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 1

14:00 Huntingdon

Shakeyatailfeather

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Fairly useful handicap chaser who scored three times last year, most recently at Kelso in October; always behind at Ascot latest start; place possibilities on these terms but ideally needs drying ground, having done her winning on good.

14/1

Form: 1615P- D

Last run: 286 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
10-34 strike-rate when trained in France, including four chase wins; 7-1 but pulled up in handicap chase at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) in March on British debut; it's possible she will leave that way behind her this term for a yard that's going strongly and market strength will be interesting.
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3

11th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Lingfield

Eximia

11st 3lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

took keen hold, led, joined 7th, headed 8th, lost ground quickly before 9th, pulled up before 2 out (usual 3 out)

10/1

3

11th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Lingfield

Eximia

11st 3lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

took keen hold, led, joined 7th

10/1

3

15th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 86y

Class 4

14:25 Newbury

Eximia

11st 12lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

prominent, weakened after 14th, pulled up 3 out

33/1

Form: 38-151 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Won over 2m4f on good in very small fields at Perth and Newcastle this autumn, having returned injured when disappointing in between; this race poses a much greater test.
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4th

2

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 1

15:18 Perth

Autumn Return

11st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Ruth Jefferson

Defied top weight in Class 4 handicap at Market Rasen last time, taking chase record to 3-6; she's 2-2 at Perth but this looks a difficult task; first run beyond 2m5f under rules.

33/1

4th

2

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 1

15:18 Perth

Autumn Return

11st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Ruth Jefferson

Defied top weight in Class 4 handicap at Market Rasen last time, taking chase record to 3-6; she's 2-2 at Perth but this looks a difficult task; first run beyond 2m5f under rules.

33/1

1st

1

4th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 89y

Class 4

15:35 Market Rasen

Autumn Return

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Ruth Jefferson

Has won two of her five starts over fences but backward steps the last twice, latterly never going at Musselburgh; has to get herself back on track.

8/1

Form: 1-1125 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Staged a revival to win three in a row in the spring and runner-up in July; remains well handicapped on old form but tailed off when next seen at Kempton in November; chase score is now 3-17 and others are more persuasive.
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3

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:07 Ludlow

Trapista

11st 8lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Easily the most experienced over fences, and a 2m4f win here (good) off 17lb higher rounded off a spring 2024 hat-trick; no successes since, however, and it's a push to say this step up to 3m has long been needed.

4/1

3

7th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 4

16:12 Fontwell

Trapista

11st 4lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won three chases in a row (2m-2m4f, good-soft) in spring 2024 but generally disappointing since; beaten out of sight when 20-1 at Newton Abbot 17 days ago; revival needed.

10/1

7th

6

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

17:35 Newton Abbot

Trapista

11st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Completed chase hat-trick in spring 2024 but generally disappointing since; May's second of three at Ludlow (2m4f, good) was encouraging but she's been soundly beaten since and was weak in the market when an early casualty over C&D last month; easy to look elsewhere.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £321.10
Straight Forecast £282.31
Tricast £2981.74
Trifecta £2047.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Realisation

Daily Mirror:

Coco Mademoiselle

Telegraph:

Theonewedreamof

RP RATINGS:

Getbazoutofhere

POSTDATA:

So Said I

The Star:

Regal Renaissance

Daily Mail:

Malaita

Daily Record:

Theonewedreamof

The Times:

Realisation

D Express:

Realisation

TOPSPEED:

Getbazoutofhere

WEST COUNTRY:

So Said I