December 26 / 12.53 Wincanton

12.53

Good To Soft

rhino.bet For Boxing Day Price Boosts Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £3539.9
  • 1m 7f 50y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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rhino.bet For Boxing Day Price Boosts Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (GBB)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 22-14 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Created a pretty good impression when winning by 13l on seasonal/hurdle debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in early November and was very creditable fourth in Newbury Listed race (2m, good to soft) at the end of that month; back in calmer waters today and is a very obvious contender.
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4th

4

22nd Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

15:00 Kelso

Walkadina

11st 11lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Below par at Wincanton in December and turned over at odds-on at Ludlow last month, following wind surgery; however, she's not ruled out in view of the promise she showed on her first two hurdle starts in November.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful stayer on the Flat for Roger Teal and signed off for him with respectable AW run this month; should be fine on good to soft and it will be interesting to see what Alan King can do with her over hurdles.
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2nd

2

(4)

17th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

16:20 Newbury

Blazeon Five

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Ended last year in storming form for 1m6f/2m hat-trick and not disgraced when never dangerous in January when last seen; peak efforts on softer than good but she's not dismissed.

7/1

6th

5

(11)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:15 Newcastle (AW)

Blazeon Five

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Alan King

Excellent overall strike-rate and she's won her last three, finding plenty for pressure each time (latest on the Tapeta at Southwell); only 3lb higher and will give it her best shot.

13/2

Form: 1-4

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner (soft) who made all in Plumpton bumper (good) on rules debut in April; put in a good front-running shift before weakening into fourth on last month's seasonal/hurdle debut at Doncaster (2m3f, good) and may benefit from this drop back in trip; each-way claims at least.
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1st

2

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 1

17:05 Market Rasen

Bluey

11st 13lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Emma Lavelle

Below best when beaten 1-3 favourite in Wincanton Listed race in February but the ground was heavy there and she's better judged on her game win in valuable Windsor handicap (2m4f, soft) two starts ago; also suited by good ground; high on the list.

9/2

2nd

1

14th Feb 2026

1m 7f 149y

Class 1

13:05 Wincanton

Bluey

11st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Emma Lavelle

Front-runner, who made it 2-4 over fences with a brave win a Class 2 handicap at Windsor (2m4f, soft; first run after wind surgery) last month; sets the standard on that form and she's open to more progress on this drop back in trip; strong contender.

4/7

1st

1

16th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 42y

Class 2

14:25 Windsor

Bluey

12st 0lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Emma Lavelle

Front-running mare; won at Kempton (2m2f, good) on chase debut and not disgraced in two subsequent starts, latest when almost 5l behind Hollygrove Cha Cha at Exeter (2m1f, heavy); has had wind surgery since and now gets a 6lb pull with that rival; bred to be as effective back over 2m4f; in the mix.

5/1

Form: 270

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Travelled strongly for long way when splitting two next-time winners on bumper debut at Southwell (good to soft) in June but seemed to have her limitations exposed in two stronger bumpers at Cheltenham this autumn; needs to improve to make a winning hurdle debut here.
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4th

8

(9)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:08 Bath

Everest

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

17 races, finishing well in a 1m4f classified at Lingfield (AW) in March for her only win; second there off today's mark at same track (2m) last time was her best form under Flat rules and she has some turf form in the bumper and hurdle spheres; not entirely ruled out on Flat turf debut.

5/1

2nd

7

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Everest

9st 4lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Finished well for narrow win in 1m4f classified here last month, opening her account on 15th start under all codes; soundly beaten in Wolverhampton handicap over that trip since but could plausibly have untapped potential over 2m on the Flat.

12/1

7th

6

(6)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Everest

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Went into her last race a 14-race maiden but she'd shown bits and bobs across both codes and got off the mark, staying on strongly to land Lingfield classified (1m4f, Polytrack) a fortnight ago; unexposed in this sphere despite her age and could be a leftfield improver; chance.

11/2

Form: 6-42

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a quite encouraging hurdle debut when keeping-on second over C&D (good to soft) five weeks ago but was no match for the clear winner and contests a much deeper race today; others look stronger.
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3rd

1

4th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

Hello Cello

12st 0lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: Harry Fry

Kept on well to win at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) in October but failed to take to fences in next two starts and finished well held reverting to hurdles back at Fontwell (2m1f) last month over what may have been an inadequate test; needs to bounce back, but only 2lb higher than for her win and the step back up in trip will suit.

10/1

6th

2

27th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

17:05 Fontwell

Hello Cello

11st 11lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: Harry Fry

Won a 2m3f handicap hurdle here in October under Ciaran O'Shea (good to soft) and chasing hasn't gone to plan since then; respected back in this discipline as she's not handicapped out of it.

3/1

1

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

15:15 Fontwell

Hello Cello

12st 0lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: Harry Fry

Ciaran O'Shea aboard for last two runs in 2m4f handicaps at Worcester, both of which were respectable; unlikely to be far away.

4/1

Form: 331-

Last run: 259 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Delivered on earlier promise when keeping on well to win soft-ground Taunton bumper in April, form that has been very well advertised by the runner-up since; had wind op during subsequent 259-day absence; good prospect for novice hurdles.
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3

3rd Jun 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

16:00 Newton Abbot

Jena DOudairies

11st 8lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Won in first-time blinkers (retained since) at Taunton (3m, good) in April and had 9l to spare when following up at Stratford (3m2f, good to firm); also effective on soft/good to soft; climbing the weights but leading claims nevertheless.

6/5

1st

4

17th May 2026

Good To Firm

3m 2f 83y

Class 4

15:35 Stratford

Jena DOudairies

11st 5lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Led close home to score in first-time blinkers at Taunton (3m, good) last month and is now 2-11 over hurdles; not always one to rely upon heavily but remains well handicapped on older form and unexposed as a stayer.

10/11

1st

2

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

17:30 Taunton

Jena DOudairies

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Down the weights but lack of impact in six handicaps (two over this sort of trip) prevents any confidence in her taking advantage; has worn tongue-tie and cheekpieces in recent starts, which are now replaced with blinkers.

9/1

Form: P

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had modest strike-rate as a low-grade handicapper on the AW and struggled when 66-1 for three-runner Exeter novice on last month's hurdling debut (breathing issue reported).
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7

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

18:00 Uttoxeter

Kingston Joy

10st 9lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Kevin Bishop

Modest Flat performer and going the same way over hurdles; held by Hope Rising.

150/1

7th

9

14th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

17:40 Uttoxeter

Kingston Joy

10st 10lb

J: James Best

T: Kevin Bishop

Had modest strike-rate as a low-grade Flat handicapper (mainly on AW) and was pulled up on both hurdling starts for new stable last year; had wind surgery during subsequent 170-day break.

100/1

Form: 6

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in two Irish points in the spring but was tailed off over C&D (the race in which Hello Cello finished second) on last month's rules debut and needs to be a completely different proposition today.
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1st

2

1st May 2026

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 4

18:50 Warwick

Loud And Proud

11st 11lb

J: Mr Huw Edwards

T: Miss Laura Richardson

Easily won a 3m2f Doncaster mares' handicap in March 2025 for Harry Derham (good) and denied only close home in points at Revesby Park (3m) and Bangor-on-Dee (2m4f) this year; have to hope last-time failure doesn't presage a return to last autumn's rules struggles, however.

14/1

2

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:07 Ludlow

Loud And Proud

11st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Easy winner of a 3m2f Doncaster mares' handicap in March on just her second chase outing (good), but checked out too tamely for the 9lb rise to be accountable when turned over at 1-9 in a Fakenham match next time, and has since left Harry Derham (for £9,000); stable debut.

6/1

Form: 24-58

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in two bumpers last season but was safely held on both hurdling starts this autumn (2m2f/2m5f); drops back in trip today.
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3

18th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

12:30 Fakenham

Lusso Milan

10st 10lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Shaun Lycett

Longstanding maiden but has run some solid races in handicaps, including on her last four appearances (new yard on last two starts); handicap mark hasn't really gone anywhere so looks sure to be heavily involved.

9/4

9

29th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

15:07 Fakenham

Lusso Milan

10st 9lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: David Bridgwater

Yet to win over hurdles (0-11) but shaped better than the bare form suggests when a rallying third at Stratford (2m, good; hood discarded) 11 days ago on second start for the stable and may have more to offer; worth considering with Theo Gillard back in the saddle.

14/1

Form: 279-8

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second of 17 in soft-ground Newbury bumper for Anthony Charlton a year ago but her next two bumper runs were disappointing and she was well beaten after racing too freely on recent stable/hurdle debut; now hooded.
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1

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Warwick

Northern Symphonie

12st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Harriet Dickin

Three-time hurdle winner but below her best in that discipline for current yard and again when a remote third on chase debut at Ludlow (2m4f, good; first-time cheekpieces after wind surgery); others preferred.

12/1

3rd

2

10th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

16:37 Ludlow

Northern Symphonie

11st 6lb

J: James Best

T: Harriet Dickin

Hurdles form has dipped sharply for new yard but has she possibilities provided the combination of first-time cheekpieces, switch to fences and a physical tweak (wind surgery since last run) prompts a revival; back on last winning mark.

15/2

10th

1

26th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

16:50 Chepstow

Northern Symphonie

12st 0lb

J: Miss Megan Bevan

T: Harriet Dickin

Three-time winner (once over C&D) on good ground for Keiran Burke last spring but pulled up on stable debut in December and came last of six at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) last month; needs to get career back on track.

40/1

Form: 523-5

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in a Listed bumper for Sir Mark Prescott last December and showed some fair form on the Flat for him this year (albeit without winning); however, last month's stable/hurdle debut (2m3f, soft) was disappointing and she arrives here with a point to prove.
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4th

2

14th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

15:34 Fakenham

Solid Silver

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

midfield

20/1

1

20th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

16:45 Huntingdon

Solid Silver

11st 12lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Ran for Sir Mark Prescott in three bumpers and eight Flat races, all without winning; Uttoxeter third (2m) over hurdles latest can't be that convincing given that she was beaten 25l, but it was the best of her three runs for this yard and this is her handicap hurdle debut over a new trip.

8/1

3rd

11

25th Jan 2025

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:57 Uttoxeter

Solid Silver

11st 1lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Showed ability in bumpers and on the Flat without winning for Sir Mark Prescott; 9-1 and 33-1 for her two runs over hurdles for current yard and was a distance behind the winner both times.

33/1

Betting Forcast

6/4 Walkadina, 9/2 Blazeon Five, 6/1 Bluey, 16/1 Everest, 8/1 Hello Cello, 11/4 Jena DOudairies, 66/1 Kingston Joy, 25/1 Loud And Proud, 50/1 Lusso Milan, 66/1 Northern Symphonie, 33/1 Solid Silver

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Walkadina

Telegraph:

Jena d'Oudairies

The Times:

Bluey

Daily Mirror:

Everest

The Star:

Blazeon Five

RP RATINGS:

Walkadina

TOPSPEED:

Walkadina

POSTDATA:

Walkadina

WEST COUNTRY:

Walkadina

Daily Mail:

Walkadina

D Express:

Walkadina

The Sun:

Walkadina

Daily Record:

Jena d'Oudairies

The Guardian:

Bluey