14.10
SoftMayo Wynne Baxter Stakes Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4356.8
- 1m 7f 195y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
Abandoned
Form: 35-21 CD
Last run: 71 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
20th Apr 2025 Good 2m 1f 164y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
led, headed before 2 out, soon lost position, weakened run-in |
7/1 |
|
6th 2 |
20th Apr 2025 Good 2m 1f 164y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
led, headed before 2 out, soon lost position, weakened run-in |
7/1 |
|
7th 11 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Comfortably made all in three-runner maiden on hurdle/stable debut at Plumpton (2m, good) in November; her two subsequent novice runs have been on soft ground and she was a creditable second behind Tour Ovalie at Taunton (2m, soft) last month; benefits from sizeable pull in the weights with that rival today and retains potential now back on better ground for handicap debut. |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 411-21 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
20th Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 54y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
2-2 on heavy going; unseated on chase debut in November and her jumping lacked fluency when second of three in Listed mares' novice at Warwick (2m4f) next time; appeared to step up when winning a two-runner beginners' chase at Doncaster (upped to 3m, good) latest, finding a fine leap at the last and keeping on well to make all; should have more to offer. |
9/4 |
|
1st 1 |
29th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
All six starts on soft/heavy ground; this two-time bumper winner (including here) scored easily at Ffos Las (2m) in December on her second hurdle start before a creditable third of five in a Grade 2 mares' novice at Sandown (2m4f) last month; has potential off her opening mark, if conditions suit. |
3/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 142-12 D
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 5y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Last season started well but petered out and it might be happening again, as although it wasn't a bad run behind Cheltenham Festival heroine White Noise two starts back, Chepstow last time was underwhelming (well behind Siog Geal; soft ground no excuse). |
20/1 |
|
7th 3 |
15th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Narrowly made a successful reappearance at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) off 5lb lower; worrying that last season petered out after starting well, though it was by no means a bad run at Newbury when 11l behind White Noise who won the Dawn Run at Cheltenham on Thursday; goes well fresh. |
6/1 |
|
1st 3 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 33y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won a maiden hurdle on last season's return before delivering her best form yet when second in Newbury Listed race (2m, good to soft); her three runs after the turn of the year were disappointing, leaving her with a point to prove now. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 599
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 |
24th May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 166y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Kept on well to score at Warwick (3m1f, good) three weeks ago and is now 2-7 over hurdles; that looked a modest race and she's 6lb higher here but at least we know she's in good nick. |
2/1 |
|
1st 6 |
4th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 5y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
40-1 when making a successful handicap debut last summer and probably better again when beaten 2l at Plumpton the final time (3m1f, good); off since September which is a slight concern, but this race has no depth. |
13/8 |
|
7 |
21st Sep 2025 Good To Firm 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Evidently suited by hike up in trip when causing 40-1 surprise on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) in July; subsequent Worcester fourth (2m7f, good) was perfectly respectable and further progress remains possible. |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 1830-4 D
Last run: 72 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
18th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 125y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Winning bumper debut at Hereford (2m) in October 2023; failed to stay 2m4f on hurdles debut at Huntingdon in November but more like it when runner-up over 2m at Taunton (good to soft) latest; needs more again. |
100/30 |
|
2nd 2 |
18th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
towards rear |
6/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
18th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
towards rear |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P3-22
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Untested at this trip under rules but there have been hints that she'll stay this far; in good form against fellow mares this winter prior to tailing off in the Imperial Cup at Sandown last month; takes on her own sex today and it will be no surprise to see a bold showing. |
8/1 |
|
12th 20 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Having shown some good form in defeat in handicaps (on various ground) she made the breakthrough in this sphere in a small-field, mares-only race at Exeter (2m, heavy) a fortnight ago; had 5l to spare but she'll need to be better than ever to follow up in this much more competitive contest. |
33/1 |
|
1st 1 |
20th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Sole win over hurdles came in a mares' novice at Lingfield (2m, soft) a year ago and she's still seeking her first handicap success, though she has posted some solid placed efforts, latest when a good second at Windsor (2m4f, soft) on New Year's Day; return to heavy ground will pose no problem and she's sure to be involved. |
7/4 |
Abandoned
Form: 69
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
1st May 2026 Good 3m 1f 100y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
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 |
11st 11lb |
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 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
26th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Has raced too freely in both starts, failing to complete at Huntingdon (2m4f, good to soft) latest. |
25/1 |
|
11 |
20th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 145y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Market drifter when completely tailed off in a Taunton maiden after racing too freely. |
66/1 |
|
9th 10 |
18th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
in rear |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 07
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
26th Jan 2026 Soft 1m 7f 195y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
0-5 under rules; distant third over C&D (good) in November but below that form on this track last month; may do better now that she steps into handicaps. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 17 D
Last run: 59 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Probably needed run when only fourth to Dream On Baby on return and she returned to her best when a rallying third in Listed race at Sandown (2m4f, good) three weeks ago; should be well suited by this step up to 3m+ and she won't be inconvenienced by rain-softened ground; still unexposed. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 13 |
20th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Made a winning start over hurdles in 2m Ayr maiden in January; posted a useful effort when just denied in a Grade 2 at Sandown following month; beaten at long odds-on at Ayr last time; this is highly ambitious against that background. |
50/1 |
|
2nd 13 |
20th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Made a winning start over hurdles in 2m Ayr maiden in January; posted a useful effort when just denied in a Grade 2 at Sandown following month; beaten at long odds-on at Ayr last time; this is highly ambitious against that background. |
50/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 04
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
18th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Came good over hurdles at sixth attempt, making all in five-runner contest at Fakenham (2m7f, good) in June, but the form isn't anything to go wild about and she was pulled up in Uttoxeter race won by Cinderello last month. |
8/1 |
|
11 |
16th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Came good over hurdles at sixth attempt, making all in five-runner contest at Fakenham (2m7f, good) last month; will find it tougher to dominate this much deeper race but further progress is possible. |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P7
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 3lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Relished the drop in trip and front-running tactics when getting off the mark in this sphere at Wincanton (1m7f, good; 25-1) last month; showed that was no fluke when following up at Taunton (2m, good) ten days later; 8lb higher here but this track should play to her strengths and looks the one to beat. |
4/5 |
|
1st 8 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Showed little in three runs at around 2m4f this season before finally opening her account over hurdles at the 12th attempt, when a switch to front-running tactics and a drop in trip at Wincanton (1m7f, good) ten days ago brought about the decisive breakthrough; subsequent penalty may not be enough to prevent another bold showing if she can replicate the effort. |
15/8 |
|
1st 9 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Flat winner; 0-11 over hurdles and achieved zilch in three runs after an absence. |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 3lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (3) |
10th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 1f 201y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Three-time winner for George Boughey last year, latterly in a seller; has struggled over hurdles for this yard (past twice in cheekpieces) and returns to the Flat weighted to her best; needs a major revival. |
33/1 |
|
7 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Developed into fairly useful Flat racer for George Boughey in 2024 (three wins); soundly beaten in all five hurdle races for new stable this year, the last twice in handicaps, but heavy ground would not have suited on her latest outing (first-time cheekpieces) and there is still hope she can transfer some of that Flat ability to this code; watch the betting. |
9/1 |
Verdict
A few of these should have successful futures but none looks brighter than RULA BULA who was good in bumpers and is progressing very nicely given that she ran so well in a Listed race at Newbury last time. A repeat of that will see her tough to conquer. One line of form suggests easy Ffos Las winner Blue Las can make it interesting. The others, of whom Game Colours might be the pick, need to step up but there are future winners in this race.[Alistair Jones]