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HeavyHerring Mares’ Maiden Hurdle (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £3812.2
- 2m 0f 161y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 3 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Point and 2m5f novice winner in the mud; sent handicapping this term and made the frame on her first three attempts, notably when second at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) in December, but she needs to bounce back from a lesser show on latest outing; tongue tied first time. |
5/1 |
|
3 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Bought for £75,000 after winning an Irish point (soft); noticeably strong in the market for hurdle debut at Wincanton (2m5f, heavy) and responded well for pressure to prevail narrowly; a line through the runner-up gives her something to find with Star Walking but this mare has potential. |
5/1 |
|
1st 2 |
30th Jan 2025 Heavy 2m 5f 82y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Won Irish mares' maiden point (3m, soft) in November on her second start and changed hands for £75,000 in December; with good yard for rules career and has been found an apparently winnable race in which to kick off. |
7/4 |
Abandoned
Form: 900
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
29th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 38y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Runner-up in a heavy-ground 2m6f point in March last year, but little worthwhile form over hurdles since and was beaten 20l on handicap debut in June; needs to find plenty for this switch to fences from 10lb out of the weights. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
29th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 38y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Runner-up in a heavy-ground 2m6f point in March last year, but little worthwhile form over hurdles since and was beaten 20l on handicap debut in June; needs to find plenty for this switch to fences from 10lb out of the weights. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 |
7th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Lightly raced and best effort yet when third of five runners in her third handicap start at Fontwell (2m5f, soft); if coping with this surface then clearly has some sort of chance; 1lb out of the weights. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
14th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Still to finish anywhere near after six starts but was well supported at Hereford a month ago despite being 5lb out of the handicap; evidently felt capable of better and does at least race off her correct mark this time. |
5/1 |
|
4th 7 |
11th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 5f 163y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Very moderate form in three qualifying runs and the switch to handicaps didn't spark a better effort when beaten 35l at Fontwell (about 2m5f, heavy) in December; still early days but she's 5lb wrong and not easily fancied. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 83
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
7th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 2f 111y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Struggled to cope with heavy ground in her latest qualifying race but was placed in run-of-the-mill mares' novice at Uttoxeter (2m6f, soft) in December and remains unexposed; tongue-tie added for handicap debut. |
8/1 |
|
5 |
30th Jan 2025 Heavy 2m 5f 82y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Took a step forward when near-10l third at Uttoxeter (2m6f, soft) last month on her second start; could continue to progress; chance. |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P68
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
3rd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
A well-beaten outsider in three maiden/novice hurdles (2m-2m5f); might be of greater interest once the handicapper has seen fit to give her a mark. |
50/1 |
|
8 |
3rd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
didn't jump with fluency, in rear, struggling 3rd, pulled up before 4 out |
50/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
25th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Well beaten at triple-digit odds on all three hurdling starts (2m3f-2m5f). |
100/1 |
|
7 |
25th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Well beaten at triple-digit odds on all three hurdling starts (2m3f-2m5f). |
100/1 |
|
6 |
7th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Has shown nothing in two maiden hurdles confined to mares; very opposable. |
100/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Close third of six on seasonal/handicap debut at Leicester (1m7f, soft) in November and also ran well when fifth of 13 at Hereford (2m3f, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) in December; considered each-way. |
8/1 |
|
4th 6 |
6th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
30l eighth on debut at Chepstow (2m, heavy) in January and well behind in third when unseating at Lingfield (2m, soft) recently; her attractive pedigree suggests she won't come into her own until tackling further. |
50/1 |
|
5 |
20th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Beaten a distance on heavy ground in a 2m novice for mares at Chepstow but was noticeably short in the betting at 5-1 and may do better. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 57
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 |
10th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
pressed leaders, outpaced from 3 out |
25/1 |
|
7th 12 |
21st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Could improve for handicaps after showing a bit more in her latest maiden (beaten 16l) but her pedigree suggests that she'll need further than this. |
16/1 |
|
5th 10 |
3rd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
took keen hold, towards rear, headway after 3 out, weakened before 2 out |
50/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 85P2
Last run: 107 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
23rd Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Nearly won a hurdle race in France but has accomplished little since arriving in Britain, including in a handicap run for Alan King. |
50/1 |
|
4 |
7th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Went close in 16-runner claiming hurdle in France (2m2f, very soft) last autumn but both British runs for Alan King last season were very disappointing and she has lots to prove on debut for latest new stable; hood added. |
20/1 |
|
13th 2 |
25th Mar 2025 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
midfield, no impression from 4 out |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 62-224
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
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 |
11st 5lb |
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 |
12st 0lb |
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 |
Abandoned
Form: 72353
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Progressive mare who has form figures of 24121 since joining Joe Tizzard and both of those wins have been at Newton Abbot; 5lb higher than for her success over C&D (good) two weeks ago but she still looks feasibly treated and could continue on an upward curve; key player. |
5/4 |
|
1st 2 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
In this headgear combination for the first time when winning by a length over 2m1f here last month (good) and then beat all bar a Skelton-trained favourite off this 3lb higher mark; looks sure to go well. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Off the mark at the ninth attempt over hurdles when justifying favouritism in a C&D handicap (good; cheekpieces added) last month; there wasn't much separating the first four but a 3lb rise looks fair and her confidence should be boosted after that success; big player again in her bid to make it 2-4 for Joe Tizzard. |
15/8 |
Abandoned
Form: 76
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
21st Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Ended last season with a breakthrough win at Taunton (2m3f) but she's offered little this season, a well-held sixth back at Taunton (3m) last month; not easy to make a case for. |
25/1 |
|
6th 6 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Experienced pointer who won a Taunton hurdle race (2m3f, good) off 1lb higher last March; returned to form when fourth over that C&D (heavy) last month but pulled up (reportedly lame) on chase debut four weeks ago; unraced beyond 2m5f under rules. |
12/1 |
|
3 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Experienced pointer who won a Taunton handicap hurdle (2m3f, good) off 1lb higher in March; returned to form when fourth over that C&D (heavy) three weeks ago; could be interesting on this chase debut under rules. |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 |
6th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Triple-figure odds on both starts, when pulled up at Taunton (2m, soft) then well beaten at Hereford (2m, good to soft); others preferred. |
100/1 |
|
7th 5 |
12th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
took keen hold, midfield, no impression from 3 out |
100/1 |
Verdict
Having been runner-up on four of her six starts, PLANTAROMA sets the standard and is taken to get off the mark. Point winner Bobbi With An I could be a major danger on her rules debut, however. English Willow and Reel Orange have shown ability, while it will be interesting to see how French recruit Pate Mollee goes in the betting on her first run for Alan King.[Ben Hutton]