13.13
Good To SoftQuintessentially Mares’ Handicap Chase (Challenger Mares’ Chase Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £11090.1
- 2m 4f 127y
- Class 3
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
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
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
19th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
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 |
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4 |
17th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 42y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
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
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
17th Apr 2025 Good 3m 1f 56y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
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 |
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12 |
17th Apr 2025 Good 3m 1f 56y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
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 |
11st 8lb |
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
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 14 |
17th Apr 2025 Good 3m 1f 56y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
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 |
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8th 14 |
17th Apr 2025 Good 3m 1f 56y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
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 |
10st 6lb |
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 |
7/1
Form: 12-241 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
4th Jun 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
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 |
12st 0lb |
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 |
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2nd 3 |
28th Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
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 |
9/2
Form: 287-31
Last run: 165 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 100y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
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 |
11st 11lb |
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 |
11st 7lb |
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 |
11/4
Form: 2P12-2 BF
Last run: 78 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
10th Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 131y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
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 |
11st 5lb |
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 |
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10th 2 |
29th Jun 2025 Good 3m 2f 13y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
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 |
10/1
Form: 11-632 CD
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 194y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
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 |
11st 6lb |
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 |
11st 2lb |
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 |
7/1
Form: 148-32 D BF
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
24th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
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 |
11st 8lb |
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 |
11st 6lb |
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 |
16/1
Form: 25-212 BF
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 9lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
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 |
10st 9lb |
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 |
|
10th 14 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Record of 0-11 since winning on chase debut and looks far from solid on her form this season; well out of the handicap. |
40/1 |
14/1
Form: -61264 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
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 |
10st 10lb |
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 |
11st 2lb |
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 |
16/1
Form: 1615P- D
Last run: 286 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
11th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
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 |
11st 3lb |
took keen hold, led, joined 7th |
10/1 |
|
3 |
15th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 7f 86y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
prominent, weakened after 14th, pulled up 3 out |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: 38-151 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
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 |
11st 0lb |
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 |
12st 0lb |
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 |
16/1
Form: 1-1125 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
23rd Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
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 |
11st 4lb |
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 |
11st 2lb |
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 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £321.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £282.31 |
| Tricast | £2981.74 |
| Trifecta | £2047.40 |
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