December 17 / 14.30 Catterick

14.30

Good To Soft

racingtv.com Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Go North Lady Buttons Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £3696.7
  • 2m 3f 66y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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racingtv.com Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Go North Lady Buttons Series Qualifier)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £31.60
  • Place: £5.20

Form: 0537-

Last run: 236 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Well beaten when upped to 2m4f for Perth maiden in April and not seen again since but her 100-1 third at Haydock (1m7f, soft) two starts ago was quite promising and she's open to improvement in handicaps this season.
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2nd

6

19th Mar 2025

Good

2m 5f 50y

Class 4

15:50 Haydock

Wrappedinrubies

11st 3lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Came good on handicap debut at Catterick (2m3f, good) in December, staying on well to cause 20-1 surprise; ought to have coped better with the soft ground when only seventh at Bangor last month but may yet have more to offer; sports first-time cheekpieces.

9/2

7th

1

7th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:25 Bangor-on-Dee

Wrappedinrubies

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

20-1 under claimer William Maggs for handicap debut in 13-runner race at Catterick (2m3f, good) in December and she snatched the win with a strong late bid from mid-division; up 4lb and the very mixed displays in her qualifying races aren't yet forgotten, but she may now have turned a corner.

9/4

5/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3-3443

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
0-6 over hurdles but posted a good effort when third of 12 behind Apples Moon at Sedgefield (2m5f, good) last month and is 5lb better off with that rival here; can make her presence felt again.
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9th

5

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

Vanilla Dancer

11st 7lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

1-21 over hurdles, her win coming at Catterick in February; creditable efforts on all three runs since, including when second over C&D last month (good); sound run at Perth last time (2m5f, good); chance.

6/1

4th

3

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Vanilla Dancer

11st 12lb

J: William Maggs

T: Chris Grant

1-20 over hurdles; neck second in a mares' handicap here last month (2m5f, good); each-way chance.

3/1

2nd

3

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:10 Kelso

Vanilla Dancer

11st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Just one win from her 19 hurdle starts but that came at Catterick (1m7f, soft) in February and she made a bad mistake when fourth at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) next time; she'll be fine now back up in trip and back on better ground, and could give a good account.

7/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 6-7121 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Progressive 5yo who won with a bit left in the tank at Sedgefield (2m5f, good) six weeks ago and is now 2-3 in handicaps; latest 5lb rise ought to be manageable and she makes very obvious appeal.
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3rd

6

18th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 1y

Class 3

14:05 Fakenham

Apples Moon

11st 2lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Nicky Martin

Progressive 7yo who held on well to score at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) last month and is now 4-6 in handicaps; latest 5lb rise does not look excessive and it's hard to tell when her improvement will level off; respected.

11/4

3rd

2

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:30 Catterick

Apples Moon

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Martin

prominent, not fluent 7th, challenging last, no extra towards finish

9/4

3rd

2

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:30 Catterick

Apples Moon

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Martin

prominent, not fluent 7th, challenging last, no extra towards finish

9/4

Form: 4/03/P

Last run: 61 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Showed minor promise over hurdles in 2022 (four starts) but, following a long absence, struggled when 100-1 at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in October; needs to have taken considerable benefit from that outing.
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5th

5

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

17:10 Cartmel

Ladys Present

10st 5lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Philip Kirby

Has 0-17 strike-rate overall but ran well in both the chases she contested, more recently when close third (just behind Couldbeaweapon) at Market Rasen (2m1f, soft) this month; no surprise if she features.

5/1

3rd

6

6th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

15:45 Market Rasen

Ladys Present

10st 13lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Promising chase debut over 2m7f at Huntingdon (good), bang there when falling at the last; middling hurdle form since and the return to this short a trip raises questions back over fences; yard won this last year.

8/1

7th

13

27th Jun 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

15:08 Cartmel

Ladys Present

10st 2lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Philip Kirby

An each-way case can be made on the odd bit of form but remains a maiden and she's 2lb out of the weights.

20/1

Form: 2-0P06

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Runner-up twice (2m3f/2m2f, soft) when fitted with visor towards end of last season but has suffered an alarming dip in form since; hopes of a revival are pinned on first-time cheekpieces.
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4th

7

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:35 Sedgefield

Bridgetjoans

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Simon Waugh

held up in midfield, went remote fourth run-in

7/2

4th

7

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:35 Sedgefield

Bridgetjoans

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Simon Waugh

held up in midfield, went remote fourth run-in

7/2

4th

12

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Bridgetjoans

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Simon Waugh

in touch with leaders

9/1

Form: 35PPPU

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Placed in a bumper for David Pipe in June; pulled up on first three hurdle starts but displayed some promise before weakening and unseating rider at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) last month; not ruled out off lowly opening mark.
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13th

14

(11)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 2

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Tres Bien

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Hayley Burton

Placed in a bumper but now exposed as a limited hurdler and this is her third trainer after seven starts.

200/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3114-5

Last run: 189 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Returned from break with two wins at Southwell (2m4f, soft) in March; not seen since finishing fifth on good ground there in June but is back on a workable mark and further progress remains possible.
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2

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

15:08 Newton Abbot

Our Pink Lady

11st 7lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: James Owen

Bagged a pair of 2m4f Southwell handicaps last spring and has continued in good nick, second of 12 back there 25 days ago; she ought to be in the shake-up again.

6/1

3

9th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell

Our Pink Lady

11st 11lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: James Owen

Dual C&D winner in March 2024; those were on soft ground but she's fine on good and was twice runner-up before appearing not to stay 3m here in April; should run well.

5/1

Form: 747-6

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Showed no significant promise in three maiden hurdles (2m-2m4f), the latest last month, but makes her handicap debut from a lowly mark and last year's Irish point second offers some hope.
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5th

15

16th Sep 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:10 Uttoxeter

Rhiannon Ring

10st 4lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Declan Carroll

0-7 over hurdles; placed twice off today's mark at start of this year (1m7f/2m, good to soft) but absent since a fall in March; tongue-tie fitted for first time here.

16/1

9

26th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:45 Market Rasen

Rhiannon Ring

10st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Declan Carroll

Third on good to soft at Catterick (2m) and Southwell (2m1f) in the last two of her three handicaps; not so good over this sort of trip on previous two outings but worth a second look.

8/1

3rd

8

3rd Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell

Rhiannon Ring

10st 5lb

J: Jamie Brace

T: Declan Carroll

Good third at Catterick (1m7f; second handicap attempt) last time, improving on previous rules form; has place possibilities on that effort and win possibilities if improving further.

6/1

Form: 806-

Last run: 372 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in three novice hurdles for new stable this autumn (2m-2m5f) but showed some fair form on the Flat in Ireland last year and is open to improvement over hurdles on this handicap debut.
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8th

8

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:05 Sedgefield

Spring Wind

10st 5lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

in touch with leaders

16/1

8th

8

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:05 Sedgefield

Spring Wind

10st 5lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

in touch with leaders

16/1

9th

12

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:30 Catterick

Spring Wind

10st 10lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

towards rear throughout

12/1

Form: 147-29 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Four-time hurdle winner (once here) who seems versatile regarding ground; might have needed the run when safely held at Sedgefield last month and is now 2lb lower than when second at Perth (2m, good to soft) in May.
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Form: 4P510R D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Caused 25-1 surprise in first-time cheekpieces at Stratford (2m2f, good) this summer but was well beaten on her next outing and refused to race at Southwell three weeks ago; others look much safer.
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6

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:30 Catterick

Malina Ocarina

11st 3lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

Caused 25-1 surprise in first-time cheekpieces at Stratford (2m2f, good) this summer but was well beaten on her next outing and refused to race at Southwell three weeks ago; others look much safer.

20/1

6

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:30 Catterick

Malina Ocarina

11st 3lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

always behind, pulled up before 2 out

20/1

Form: 47-609

Last run: 172 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Largely disappointing since winning Kelso maiden (2m, soft) for Sam England in March and left that yard after 14l defeat in basement-grade Flat race in July; looks too risky on debut for new trainer; blinkers off.
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6

13th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

16:18 Perth

Ruler Of The River

11st 5lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Tom Fife

Won twice over hurdles, including from a mark of 77 at Plumpton (2m4f, good) last September; low-key in points since joining Tom Fife, failing to beat a single rival at Hornby Castle and Witton Castle; most unlikely candidate.

40/1

7th

8

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:21 Market Rasen

Ruler Of The River

11st 0lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Stayed on best for a successful stable debut at Plumpton (2m4f, good) with this headgear combination back on; raised a fair 5lb and gives the impression that he'll stay this far.

2/1

9

21st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

16:20 Plumpton

Ruler Of The River

10st 5lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Flat maiden who is 1-12 over hurdles and was third off 3lb higher on her final jumps run in June (2m4f, good); could go well on first run for Fergal O'Brien with a tongue-tie/cheekpieces reapplied.

11/2

Form: 54848-

Last run: 444 days

W: 10st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Fourth on handicap debut last September (2m; first-time cheekpieces) but absent since a lesser effort later that month (2m2f); has changed yards (formerly with Laura Morgan; remains in same ownership); cheekpieces removed.
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10

17th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:15 Southwell

Horizon Dove

10st 2lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Jonathan Barlow

Has weak claims on her two performances this season and remains a maiden; similar type to Instant De Bonheur and can be opposed.

33/1

5th

9

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:35 Sedgefield

Horizon Dove

10st 2lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Jonathan Barlow

in rear, went remote fourth 2 out, weakened run-in

25/1

5th

9

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:35 Sedgefield

Horizon Dove

10st 2lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Jonathan Barlow

in rear, went remote fourth 2 out, weakened run-in

25/1

Non-runners

March Wind, On We Go

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Payout
Exacta £175.80
Straight Forecast £94.23
Tricast £131.45
Trifecta £395.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Apples Moon

The Sun:

Vanilla Dancer

RP RATINGS:

Bridgetjoans

D Express:

Rhiannon Ring

POSTDATA:

Our Pink Lady

The Guardian:

Belle Na Bann

The Star:

On We Go

The Times:

Apples Moon

Telegraph:

Apples Moon

Daily Mail:

Apples Moon

Daily Mirror:

Apples Moon

Daily Record:

Apples Moon