December 16 / 14.22 Southwell

14.22

Good To Soft

Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Mares’ Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4193.42
  • 2m 4f 88y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Mares’ Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.70
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 69-32

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising third in bumper here (2m, good to soft) in June and again kept on well when runner-up on last month's hurdle debut at Exeter (2m2f, good); today's extra yardage promises to suit and she's one to consider.
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4

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:30 Cartmel

Jakana

11st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Leonard Kerr

Back on track to a certain extent when fourth switched to fences at Perth latest (3m, good), shaping as if further still is required; longer trip all to the good and is now 20lb lower than this time last year.

16/1

4th

10

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

17:15 Perth

Jakana

10st 6lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Leonard Kerr

Won twice over hurdles for Fergal O'Brien last season; has fared less well for new yard and, having been pulled up wearing headgear on last three starts, has plenty to prove on her chase debut (no headgear this time).

66/1

10

19th Feb 2026

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:43 Sedgefield

Jakana

11st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Leonard Kerr

Won twice for Fergal O'Brien last season, the second a mares' novice over this C&D (soft); hasn't been in such good form since joining this yard; blinkers now tried.

50/1

6/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 31-2 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Close third on debut in bumper at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft) in January before winning at Plumpton (2m1f, good); no match for the winner when second on last month's hurdle debut at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) but that form still gives her leading claims today, and the step up in trip could suit.
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7

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 2

15:30 Warwick

Crazierthandaisy

11st 2lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Looked a bit unlucky not to win at Uttoxeter last time (2m4f, good to soft) but wouldn't be certain to run as well again given her inconsistency; 5lb above the only mark she's defied in a handicap and a 7lb claimer was employed last time.

6/1

2nd

1

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:35 Uttoxeter

Crazierthandaisy

11st 13lb

J: Mr Daniel Williams

T: Nicky Henderson

Won on seasonal debut at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft) in November but has mixed record in three subsequent runs and was tailed off at Ascot (2m7f, good to soft) last month; still has low mileage but she's been hard to predict and needs to bounce back again.

5/1

14th

14

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 123y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Crazierthandaisy

11st 4lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Won on seasonal debut at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft) in November and put a poor run behind her when fourth of 17 at Newbury (3m, good to soft) month, where a last-flight jumping error cost her momentum; suited by soft ground (unraced on heavy) and still unexposed at around 3m.

13/2

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 6-83

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved upon her first two runs when third at Lingfield (2m3f, soft) last month, when wearing a first-time tongue-tie (retained); she was no match for the first two but they're both useful prospects; chance.
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1st

1

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

14:05 Taunton

Jesuila Des Mottes

12st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Emma Lavelle

Third in mares' maiden races at Lingfield and Southwell on last two starts, latterly over an extended 2m5f; better is needed for this handicap debut but it's not hard to think she can raise her game over 3m+.

5/1

1st

1

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

14:05 Taunton

Jesuila Des Mottes

12st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Emma Lavelle

Third in mares' maiden races at Lingfield and Southwell on last two starts, latterly over an extended 2m5f; better is needed for this handicap debut but it's not hard to think she can raise her game over 3m+.

5/1

1

11th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:58 Ffos Las

Jesuila Des Mottes

12st 0lb

T: Emma Lavelle

Form: 4-355

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair third in Irish bumper (2m, soft) in May and she could appreciate this step up in trip on her third hurdle start; however, she hasn't shown enough when fifth the last twice (2m, good to soft) to have compelling claims.
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5th

6

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

16:38 Chepstow

Tillaway

11st 8lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Tom George

Still unexposed after only five hurdling starts but was well beaten in her first two handicaps, the latter over C&D (good) 16 days ago.

8/1

5th

6

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

16:38 Chepstow

Tillaway

11st 8lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Tom George

Still unexposed after only five hurdling starts but was well beaten in her first two handicaps, the latter over C&D (good) 16 days ago.

8/1

6th

5

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

16:40 Chepstow

Tillaway

11st 3lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Tom George

Her first encounter with heavy ground when tailed off on handicap debut (3m; 17-2); may fare better under drier conditions and her qualifying runs weren't devoid of promise.

10/1

Form:

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
There's potential in her pedigree and she may have needed last month's debut in a bumper at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft), but she was well beaten at 28-1 and a transformation is required.
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3

6th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

15:10 Fontwell

Ramalamadingdong

11st 7lb

J: David Bass

T: Richard J Bandey

disputed lead, prominent after 3rd, lost ground after 6th, reminder after 8th, struggling before 4 out

12/1

10

20th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

15:15 Huntingdon

Ramalamadingdong

11st 6lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Richard J Bandey

50-1 when a long way behind Betty's Tiara and Sea Presenting at Ludlow 15 days ago.

100/1

5th

10

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

14:15 Ludlow

Ramalamadingdong

11st 5lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

There's potential in her pedigree and there was a whiff of ability when 19l fifth of 11 in a maiden at Southwell (2m5f, good to soft; 150-1) last time on hurdle debut; much better is needed, though.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a British point-to-point bumper (2m, soft) on debut in December 2020; the placed horses have both won under rules but she's been absent since and may be best watched on her very belated rules debut.
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No Results Found

Form: 7-3

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stayed on for promising seventh on debut in warm mares' bumper at Cheltenham (2m1f, good) in April; fair third in maiden hurdle at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) last month and could build on that effort today; not ruled out.
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3rd

1

2nd Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Worcester

Zarhanya

11st 12lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

Made an eyecatching bumper debut over a year ago but after a fair start over hurdles it's not really happened, including in handicaps the last twice; drops back in trip with cheekpieces added.

25/1

8th

3

3rd Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

Zarhanya

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

Still unexposed after only four hurdling starts and has the services of Sean Bowen today but made rather underwhelming handicap debut over 2m3f six weeks ago and is not bred to benefit from this step up in trip.

7/1

8th

3

3rd Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

Zarhanya

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

Still unexposed after only four hurdling starts and has the services of Sean Bowen today but made rather underwhelming handicap debut over 2m3f six weeks ago and is not bred to benefit from this step up in trip.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won Irish mares' maiden point (3m, soft) on debut in January and changed hands for £23,000 later that month; market check advised on rules debut but the form of her point looks modest.
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10

11th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

18:35 Uttoxeter

Little Miller

10st 3lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: D J Jeffreys

Soft-ground Irish point winner; safely held over 3m on handicap debut in May but remains unexposed under rules and may benefit from combination of drop back in trip and first-time tongue-tie here.

20/1

Form: 68

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to three winners and things may click at some stage but she's been beaten a long way on her first two starts.
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9

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Worcester

Molly Mason

10st 11lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Represents a leading yard, but has shown little in four starts over hurdles from 2m3f-3m so far and cheekpieces made no difference last time; best watched unless the market suggests better is expected.

20/1

9

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Worcester

Molly Mason

10st 11lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Represents a leading yard, but has shown little in four starts over hurdles from 2m3f-3m so far and cheekpieces made no difference last time; best watched unless the market suggests better is expected.

20/1

8

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

15:15 Wetherby

Molly Mason

10st 11lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Beaten 71l, 45l and 54l in her three hurdles races, at triple-figure odds on last two occasions; moves up from 2m5f (her dam won at up to 3m) and wears first-time headgear for this handicap debut; worth a market check.

12/1

Form: 0-07

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
She's bred to win races but has finished tailed off on all three starts, most recently when 200-1 at Doncaster (2m3f, good).
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3rd

3

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

14:10 Fakenham

Troubleisontheway

11st 7lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

pressed leader, prominent after 4th, raced in second but lost ground after 4 out, lost second after 3 out, soon weakened

4/1

3rd

3

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

14:10 Fakenham

Troubleisontheway

11st 7lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Has finished tailed off on all three runs over hurdles, most recently at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) in December; however, her pedigree suggests she could improve for this step up in distance and this isn't a strong race; handicap debut.

4/1

10th

10

16th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

14:22 Southwell

Troubleisontheway

11st 2lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

She's bred to win races but has finished tailed off on all three starts, most recently when 200-1 at Doncaster (2m3f, good).

66/1

Form:

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Her dam won over hurdles (RPR 115) but she was tailed off at 200-1 on debut in a bumper at Worcester (2m, soft) in October.
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3

6th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 4

15:15 Fakenham

Lilys Ruby

11st 6lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah Humphrey

in touch with leaders, dropped to last 4 out, soon struggling, pulled up before 2 out

66/1

3

6th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 4

15:15 Fakenham

Lilys Ruby

11st 6lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah Humphrey

in touch with leaders, dropped to last 4 out, soon struggling, pulled up before 2 out

66/1

4

16th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

14:22 Southwell

Lilys Ruby

11st 2lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Sarah Humphrey

Her dam won over hurdles (RPR 115) but she was tailed off at 200-1 on debut in a bumper at Worcester (2m, soft) in October.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.10
Straight Forecast £8.59
Trifecta £35.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Crazierthandaisy

The Times:

Jesuila Des Mottes

SPOTLIGHT:

Jakana

The Star:

Zarhanya

The Guardian:

Jesuila Des Mottes

TOPSPEED:

Crazierthandaisy

POSTDATA:

Crazierthandaisy

LAMBOURN:

Crazierthandaisy

Telegraph:

Crazierthandaisy

Daily Mail:

Crazierthandaisy

D Express:

Crazierthandaisy

Daily Mirror:

Crazierthandaisy

The Sun:

Crazierthandaisy

Daily Record:

Crazierthandaisy

WEST COUNTRY:

Jakana