December 28 / 12.05 Newbury

12.05

Good To Soft

Play Coral ‘Racing-Super-Series’ For Free Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £9241.75
  • 2m 0f 69y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Play Coral ‘Racing-Super-Series’ For Free Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 154311 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won at Hereford (2m, good) last month on her second start back from a break and followed up at Ludlow (2m, good to soft); this progressive 5yo could play another leading role up 6lb for last time.
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8th

4

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

14:10 Cartmel

Tour Ovalie

11st 7lb

J: Miss Eleanor Williams

T: Mrs C Williams

Resumed winning ways at Ludlow (2m) in December and in good form until finishing last of ten in 2m4f Sandown handicap four weeks ago; the sort who might bounce back though.

11/1

10th

16

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 178y

Class 2

17:15 Sandown

Tour Ovalie

10st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mrs C Williams

Gained all six hurdle wins at around 2m but ran quite well when fourth at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) last month; current mark is workable (even from 1lb out of the weights) and Sean Bowen takes over today; could have a say.

16/1

4th

5

15th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 3

15:55 Chepstow

Tour Ovalie

11st 6lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Mrs C Williams

Campaigned mostly at about 2m; record is 6-21, the most recent win at Ludlow in December; placed twice since, including at Newbury when ahead of Rula Bula; gives the impression this return to further is worth exploring.

6/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 31-124 D BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 12st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Won two novice hurdles in a row in the spring (2m/2m1f, good/good to soft) and short-headed on handicap debut at Ascot (1m7f, good) last month; merely fourth at Ascot (1m7f, good) last time but could settle better now in a hood, and she retains potential for her top yard; she's one to consider.
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2nd

2

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:25 Killarney

Break My Soul

11st 0lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Dual winning hurdler for Nicky Henderson and took fourth in Grade 1 company behind Lossiemouth at Aintree in 2025 (2m4f, good to soft); made a winning chase debut for this yard, and ran a valiant race when third in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham (2m, good); pulled up at Fairyhouse when last seen off top weight; top-rated of these reverting to hurdles; new headgear.

9/4

1

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 140y

16:25 Fairyhouse

Break My Soul

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Chase debut win at Gowran Park (2m, heavy) in November and easily best of four attempts since on latest when fine third of 20 in 2m Grand Annual at Cheltenham last month on handicap debut (good); no easy task for top-weight but has to be respected.

11/2

3rd

17

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Break My Soul

10st 9lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Has failed to kick on since chase debut win at Gowran Park (2m, heavy) in November; however, the best run of her career came when fourth of five finishers in the Grade 1 Aintree Hurdle (2m4f, good to soft) last April and on that evidence there could be some mileage in her mark; not written off.

16/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 1343/3 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner who was returning from a long absence when a good third off this mark on stable debut at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) this month; well treated on her old form and she could have more to offer for top yard.
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3rd

2

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 1

15:10 Perth

Panic Attack

11st 4lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Ran in the Grand National 11 days ago, badly hampered at the second fence and falling at the third; won two high-profile handicaps last November before Listed win at Newbury and the drop back to 2m4f didn't appear ideal at the Cheltenham Festival; leading claims if none the worse for last time.

2/5

31

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Panic Attack

10st 5lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

10yo who is better than ever this term, including with a big handicap double in November in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) and Coral Gold Cup at Newbury (3m2f, good to soft); dropping back to 2m4f, however, was probably not ideal when creditable third in mares' race at Cheltenham last month; 8lb higher than in the Newbury race but her dominance that day is hard to forget.

15/2

3rd

7

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Panic Attack

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

10yo who has been better than ever this term, completing a notable handicap double in November in the Paddy Power Gold Cup (2m4f, soft; here) and the Coral Gold Cup (3m2f, good to soft) before easily completing a hat-trick in a Listed mares' chase (2m7f, good to soft); the drop back in trip isn't an obvious plus but rain would aid her cause and she's entitled to respect.

11/4

Form: 262-22 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on four of her five starts, including both outings over hurdles (2m/2m1f, good/soft); this very lightly raced 4yo is a possible improver and it will be no surprise to see a good run on handicap debut.
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3rd

1

25th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

14:20 Wincanton

Plantaroma

12st 0lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

0-13 across all disciplines but she's been placed nine times, including when third in both her chases this term (2m, good and soft); often hangs right for pressure but the cheekpieces go on for this return to hurdles and this represents a drop back down in grade; big player.

5/4

3rd

6

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

12:28 Huntingdon

Plantaroma

11st 5lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

0-12 under all codes but made pretty good start to chasing career when third in race won by progressive subsequent winner at Leicester (2m, good; also suited by soft) last month and is 2lb lower here; a possible.

7/1

7th

1

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:53 Worcester

Plantaroma

12st 0lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Tom Symonds

Yet to win and unproven at the trip but has often run well, including on last season's reappearance and when keeping on for third at Hereford (2m, good) in April when last seen; could have a part to play on her return.

13/2

Form: 1-P502 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Promising novice hurdler last winter and she took a step back in the right direction when 7l second at Hereford (2m, good to soft) last month; however, she's back up in grade today and a bigger performance is required.
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3

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

14:00 Wincanton

Strong Belle

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

visibility reduced by fog

7/1

3

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

14:00 Wincanton

Strong Belle

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

visibility reduced by fog

7/1

5th

11

28th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

12:05 Newbury

Strong Belle

10st 6lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Promising novice hurdler last winter and she took a step back in the right direction when 7l second at Hereford (2m, good to soft) last month; however, she's back up in grade today and a bigger performance is required.

14/1

Form: 433-21 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Third in two Listed mares' bumpers (2m, soft) earlier this year and easily made all at 8-13 at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) last month on her second hurdle start; has potential off opening mark; on the shortlist.
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2nd

8

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 100y

Class 1

13:00 Kelso

Sunset Marquesa

11st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Won 2m4f handicap at Sandown (soft) in December and she ran well in defeat in Listed/Grade 2 races on next two starts (2m4f/1m7f, good/soft); mid-race unseat at Cheltenham last week; she's a half-sister to a 3m2f winner and it's possible this new trip will be within range; in with a chance.

8/1

5

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Sunset Marquesa

11st 5lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Followed a clearcut handicap win at Sandown (2m4f, soft) with a good fourth to Nurse Susan in a Listed event there in January; another sound effort when a rallying third of four in 2m Ascot mares' Grade 2 (soft) since; the return to further will suit but she has plenty to find on form.

66/1

3rd

5

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 157y

Class 1

13:40 Ascot

Sunset Marquesa

11st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Keeps getting better and she followed a clearcut handicap win at Sandown (2m4f, soft) with a good fourth to Nurse Susan in a Listed event over the same C&D two weeks ago; 4lb better off with that rival today and there's unlikely to be much between them.

5/1

Form: 146119

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Four wins this season for Donald McCain (2m3f/2m4f, good/good to soft), including on final two runs for that yard; however, she was tailed off on last month's stable debut at Southwell and has to leave that miles behind.
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2

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:33 Kelso

Barrons Land

11st 12lb

J: Mr Sean O’Connor

T: Laura Horsfall

Won four handicap hurdles at about this trip for Donald McCain; 0-4 for current yard, though ran in the Listed chase here won by Grey Dawning before finishing third in a handicap chase at Bangor (beaten 4.5l); might be running back into form.

13/2

2

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:33 Kelso

Barrons Land

11st 12lb

J: Mr Sean O’Connor

T: Laura Horsfall

Won four handicap hurdles at about this trip for Donald McCain; 0-4 for current yard, though ran in the Listed chase here won by Grey Dawning before finishing third in a handicap chase at Bangor (beaten 4.5l); might be running back into form.

13/2

3rd

4

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

15:59 Bangor-on-Dee

Barrons Land

11st 3lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Laura Horsfall

raced in fourth, headway after 3 out, pressed winner last, no extra run-in

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 11137- D

Last run: 289 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Won four novice hurdles in a row in May-July 2023 but unable to reproduce that form on her two starts earlier this year, and she's returning from some more time off today; others have less to prove.
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8th

3

28th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

12:05 Newbury

Titanium Moon

11st 13lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Won four novice hurdles in a row in May-July 2023 but unable to reproduce that form on her two starts earlier this year, and she's returning from some more time off today; others have less to prove.

14/1

8th

3

28th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

12:05 Newbury

Titanium Moon

11st 13lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Won four novice hurdles in a row in May-July 2023 but unable to reproduce that form on her two starts earlier this year, and she's returning from some more time off today; others have less to prove.

14/1

7th

10

14th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

16:50 Cheltenham

Titanium Moon

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

took keen hold, towards rear, not fluent 2nd

66/1

Form: 0-2411 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won by 5l at Exeter (2m2f, good) last month then followed up by a head in six-runner handicap at Windsor (2m, good to soft); she's up in the weights and in grade but has a progressive profile and could go well once more.
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7th

1

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 111y

Class 5

17:40 Exeter

Asian Spice

12st 0lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Jimmy Frost

Three of her four wins have come here on good or good to soft, including over this trip; well treated on her form of late 2024; has been well below that level since over both hurdles and fences; back down in grade for this return to hurdles but there's a bit to prove at present.

9/1

6

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 150y

Class 4

14:51 Taunton

Asian Spice

11st 2lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Jimmy Frost

Won twice over hurdles towards the end of 2024 but has lost her way since and things have not gone well in two chase runs (tailed off/unseated) this winter; has something to prove and she's never won over this far.

25/1

6th

9

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:02 Warwick

Asian Spice

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Jimmy Frost

4-15 over hurdles; absent since modest fourth of seven in low-grade Newton Abbot handicap (2mf, good) in May, though, and set a tough assignment on this chasing debut; cheekpieces removed after one use.

33/1

Form: 7110-P CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Easily won this last year and made it 3-3 here (good-heavy) when scoring over C&D in March; soundly beaten on final start last season and pulled up here on her return, but she may have needed that run and is entitled to respect based on her excellent record here previously.
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10th

1

28th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

12:05 Newbury

Spring Note

12st 2lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Nicky Henderson

Easily won this last year and made it 3-3 here (good-heavy) when scoring over C&D in March; soundly beaten on final start last season and pulled up here on her return, but she may have needed that run and is entitled to respect based on her excellent record here previously.

11/1

10th

1

28th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

12:05 Newbury

Spring Note

12st 2lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Nicky Henderson

Easily won this last year and made it 3-3 here (good-heavy) when scoring over C&D in March; soundly beaten on final start last season and pulled up here on her return, but she may have needed that run and is entitled to respect based on her excellent record here previously.

11/1

10

30th Nov 2024

Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 2

13:54 Newbury

Spring Note

11st 3lb

J: David Bass

T: Nicky Henderson

raced in second, weakened 3 out, pulled up after 2 out

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £22.80
Straight Forecast £21.62
Tricast £75.26
Trifecta £106.60

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Break My Soul

WEST COUNTRY:

Sunset Marquesa

RP RATINGS:

Panic Attack

Telegraph:

Strong Belle

Daily Mail:

Spring Note

D Express:

Tour Ovalie

SPOTLIGHT:

Asian Spice

Daily Mirror:

Sunset Marquesa

The Star:

Sunset Marquesa

Daily Record:

Sunset Marquesa

POSTDATA:

Break My Soul

LAMBOURN:

Break My Soul

The Times:

Break My Soul

The Sun:

Break My Soul

The Guardian:

Panic Attack