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FirmSky Sports Racing Virgin 535 Mares’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3960.75
- 2m 3f 147y
- Class 5
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Abandoned
Form: 26-233 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 |
4th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Made all at Wetherby (2m3f, soft; form worked out well) just under a year ago but wasn't seen again until heavy defeat at Leicester (2m4f, soft) in December and needs to have taken significant benefit from that run. |
14/1 |
|
1st 6 |
26th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Won when back over hurdles at Leicester (2m4f, heavy) last month; beaten 12l into second of 15 when unpenalised at Wincanton (2m4f, heavy) nine days later and a 6lb rise has now kicked in, but it was still a creditable effort last time and she can give another good account. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 30-638 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 11lb
12 yo Mare
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
10th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Veteran mare; yet to hit top gear this season and fell when last in action but will be suited by today's trip/track/ground and has slipped to a good mark; can't be ruled out. |
11/1 |
|
3 |
23rd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Now 12 but she won off this mark at Taunton (2m3f, soft) last March and shaped when fifth of 16 there (2m3f, good to soft) last month as though she may benefit from this step back up in trip; each-way contender. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 83F5-3
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
6th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
prominent, in touch with leaders 4th, mistake 5th, reminders before 6th, overjumped and fell 3 out |
15/2 |
|
5th 3 |
21st Jan 2025 Heavy 2m 4f 110y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Glimpses of promise in a bumper and maiden hurdles; came in for some support on her handicap and seasonal debut at Southwell (2m4f, good) last month, when doing much of the work before weakening to be an 18l third; tongue-tie now goes on and no surprise if she finds an improved finishing effort. |
11/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 37523
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
19th Oct 2026 Good 2m 3f 166y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Failed to complete three consecutive races this summer but dominated from the front at Fontwell (2m3f, good) 16 days ago and is now 3-9 over fences; 8lb higher here but could still be on the upgrade. |
4/1 |
|
1st 5 |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 2m 3f 104y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Completed a double with an easy win over C&D (good) in June but she's failed to complete in last three runs and was pulled up here last time (sustained an overreach to left fore); comes with risks attached but she still looks on a workable mark and has claims if she can get back on track. |
13/2 |
|
5 |
28th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Easily won two small-field chases this spring, the latter from the front here (2m3f, good), and was in front before last-fence mishap at Stratford (2m3f, good to firm) on next outing; fell last time but could plausibly still have more improvement to come if she gets round safely. |
100/30 |
Abandoned
Form: -74674
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Held up and led run-in for 4l win at Exeter (2m2f, good) in March in her second handicap and that's nearly the furthest she's been; 6lb higher at Market Rasen (near 2m1f, good) 19 days later and disappointed in last of four; needs to resume progress but the new trip is interesting. |
13/2 |
|
9th 5 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Held up and led run-in for 4l win at Exeter (2m2f, good) in March in her second handicap and that's nearly the furthest she's been; 6lb higher at Market Rasen (near 2m1f, good) 19 days later and disappointed in last of four; needs to resume progress but the new trip is interesting. |
13/2 |
|
4th 5 |
26th Mar 2025 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
soon prominent, dropped to last before 2 out, weakened approaching last |
13/8 |
Abandoned
Form: 47804U C
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 11lb
12 yo Mare
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
8th Mar 2025 Good 3m 1f 119y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Wants better ground than when second at Sandown (2m, soft), so that was a fair run over a trip too short for all that the race fell apart at the seams; back off her correct mark here and returned to 3m, she's one to consider. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 7 |
24th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
held up in rear, not fluent 4th, not fluent 4 out, steady headway after 3 out, went modest second after 2 out, mistake last, kept on but no match for winner |
40/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
24th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
held up in rear, not fluent 4th, not fluent 4 out, steady headway after 3 out, went modest second after 2 out, mistake last, kept on but no match for winner |
40/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 837
Last run: 207 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
8th Sep 2026 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
A dual 2m hurdles winner last summer; pulled up over fences at Worcester (2m) in June but not disgraced back in this sphere with fourth of 11 in 2m Uttoxeter handicap in July; possibilities eased 1lb. |
8/1 |
|
4th 6 |
24th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Front-runner who won three times (once over C&D) last spring; pulled up over fences at Worcester last month but her second there in May was a fairly good effort and she reverts to hurdling on a workable mark. |
8/1 |
|
4 |
17th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Three-time hurdle winner last spring; 0-3 over fences but posted sound effort when second of five behind much-improved rival over C&D (good) three weeks ago; likely contender again. |
7/2 |
Abandoned
Form: UP035-
Last run: 270 days
W: 10st 9lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
6th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
in touch with leaders |
25/1 |
|
7 |
6th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
in touch with leaders |
25/1 |
|
9 |
21st Jan 2025 Heavy 2m 4f 110y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
She's 7lb lower than when winning at Ffos Las in April 2023 for Alastair Ralph but that's her sole win from 17 rules attempts and she's been absent since tailing off at Fakenham last April; makes stable debut. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 251433 D BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 9lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
20th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Went very close at Chepstow (2m7f) before gifted the race over C&D last month when left clear late on; she did hold every chance at the time anyway and has gone up only 2lb. |
5/6 |
|
1st 7 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Record of 2-7 over rules fences features a comfortable success on good ground at Bangor (3m) last April; best form this term when going very close at Chepstow (2m7f) most recently; another spring win looks plausible. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 6 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 136y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
2-6 in handicap chases, the latest win by 10l at Bangor (3m, good; 8lb higher today) last April; creditable second there when returning in October but backward steps on her two starts since; latest (Windsor on New Year's Day) is a worry. |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: /4674-
Last run: 538 days
W: 10st 8lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 11 |
14th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Veteran maiden hurdler; late to come to chasing but tongue tied when a good second of eight in 2m7f handicap chase at Stratford in July; no forlorn hope after a break, despite being 2lb out of the handicap. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 9 |
12th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
0-17 under rules and plodded on to grab third at Worcester (2m4f, good) last month; sports first-time tongue-tie but lacks the scope of her younger rivals. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
11th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Still a maiden after 16 runs but hasn't been with current stable long and wasn't beaten far when fourth of six on chasing debut at Ffos Las (3m, good to soft) three weeks ago; may benefit from this drop back in trip and has the services of Sean Bowen; worth a second look. |
9/1 |
Abandoned
Form: U800/P
Last run: 186 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
16th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Ten-race maiden with a basement handicap mark and she's outclassed back in a maiden. |
100/1 |
|
7th 8 |
8th Mar 2025 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Nine-race maiden who was pulled up when upped to 3m2f and fitted with cheekpieces (now removed) for latest run a fortnight ago; drops back to 2m here; can't be recommended. |
33/1 |
|
11 |
21st Feb 2025 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
always behind, hit 3rd, tailed off when pulled up after 8th |
40/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 354-6P
Last run: 48 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 12 |
7th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 2f 111y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won on heavy ground at Ffos Las (2m; wore cheekpieces) last season but has been out of form this term (three runs) and needs to respond very positively to a change of headgear today. |
12/1 |
|
11 |
21st Jan 2025 Heavy 2m 4f 110y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won on heavy ground at Ffos Las (2m) last February but struggled on her two outings in the autumn and needs to get back on track. |
14/1 |
|
11 |
21st Jan 2025 Heavy 2m 4f 110y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won on heavy ground at Ffos Las (2m) last February but struggled on her two outings in the autumn and needs to get back on track. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: /40-F8
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
8th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
in touch with leaders, lost ground quickly before 5th, stumbled after 5th |
25/1 |
|
10 |
8th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Fell at the first when hooded on penultimate start, now tries blinkers; two rivals pulled up on latest start but she was the last of those to finish, which was also the case in her other three completions; has an extremely low opening mark for one from this stable, even from 4lb wrong. |
25/1 |
Verdict
There are several mares here with the potential to improve and one of them is A LITTLE SOMETHING who has been quietly progressive over hurdles and looks ready to strike now that she steps up in trip. The main danger could be Bridget Mary who may not have handled the deep ground last time but had been running well previously. Another that should improve is Coco Brave with that reappearance run under her belt. [Andrew Bladen]