February 09 / 14.20 Chepstow

14.20

Soft

Call Fitzdares On 020 7851 5407 Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7393.4
  • 2m 7f 131y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Call Fitzdares On 020 7851 5407 Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 64-5P4

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Basically disappointing since winning over hurdles (2m6f, soft) on rules debut in November 2023; wore cheekpieces last time, which was also her first run since wind surgery, and has first-time tongue-tie fitted today; back hurdling after three runs over fences.
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7th

11

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

16:20 Uttoxeter

Getaway Theatre

11st 2lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Stuart Edmunds

Won at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) last winter and she returned after nine months off with a near-miss at Warwick (3m1f, soft) in November; looks interesting on that form but she's not matched it in two runs since and needs to rediscover her spark.

16/1

5th

1

26th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:20 Plumpton

Getaway Theatre

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Solid contender on the form of a Chepstow win (2m7f) last February and when narrowly failing to give weight to a subsequent winner at Warwick (3m1f, also on soft) in November; lacked the pace to play a part on good to soft there since but today's surface and lower grade will help.

100/30

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5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 311-27

Last run: 15 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Maiden and novice winner who showed her best form when front-running second at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft) in November on handicap debut; she followed that, however, with last of seven at Doncaster (2m3f) 15 days ago; new trip is plausible.
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1st

3

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 2

14:55 Ayr

The Lord Maid

11st 11lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

led

7/1

3

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 2

14:55 Ayr

The Lord Maid

11st 11lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Runner-up in two of her three handicaps, most recently at Chepstow (2m7f, soft) in February; has won on good ground; this lightly raced 7yo could have more to offer and is one to consider.

7/1

2nd

1

9th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 3

14:20 Chepstow

The Lord Maid

12st 0lb

J: Cameron Iles

T: Tom Lacey

Maiden and novice winner who showed her best form when front-running second at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft) in November on handicap debut; she followed that, however, with last of seven at Doncaster (2m3f) 15 days ago; new trip is plausible.

5/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 31-P14 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on chase debut (sole attempt at about 3m, not beaten by the trip) but she won from the front over about 2m4f in handicap hurdles either side of that, at this track on first occasion and at Wincanton in December latest; ran creditably at Wincanton last month too; back up in trip (dam won at up to 2m7f) and not dismissed.
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3rd

5

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 2

14:55 Ayr

Love Of Neymore

10st 9lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Unseated rider at the start at Chepstow two starts ago but she's run some good races this season, winning at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) in December and fourth of 15 at Windsor (3m, soft) in January; wears first-time cheekpieces and might not be far away.

5/1

4th

2

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 3

14:42 Ludlow

Love Of Neymore

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Scored at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) in December and made the frame in good-quality contests at Cheltenham (3m, good) and Windsor (soft) last month; blotted her copybook when unseating rider at the start at Chepstow recently but still commands respect.

3/1

2

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 3

15:10 Chepstow

Love Of Neymore

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

C&D winner on good to soft in December and has held her own in Class 2s since then, including a placed effort behind live Stayers' Hurdle contender Ma Shantou; likeable type and should have every chance.

4/1

Form: 8-P724 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 2lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent overall but on penultimate start she failed by just a neck in December to repeat last season's win in a 3m handicap at Doncaster; well capable of getting seriously involved if this is another of her good days.
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3rd

1

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

14:50 Chepstow

Phillapa Sue

11st 13lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

held up in rear, steady headway after 7th, raced in second when not fluent 3 out, lost position before 2 out, weakened before last

4/1

1

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

14:50 Chepstow

Phillapa Sue

11st 13lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Went close at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in December and also ran well when fourth over C&D (soft) in February; current mark is workable but she was very disappointing on good ground last month and would appeal much more on a slower surface.

4/1

10th

8

9th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Warwick

Phillapa Sue

11st 7lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Not disgraced in two of her last three starts as when fourth of eight at Chepstow (3m, soft) four weeks ago, but this trip on drying ground may be an insufficient test for her now and she looks vulnerable to younger rivals.

14/1

Form: -45112 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Has taken off again with varied tactics in recent starts, winning 3m handicaps at Ascot (good) and Ffos Las (heavy) before going close over 3m1f at Warwick (good to soft); up another 3lb but looks sure to go well.
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5th

5

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 3

16:20 Wetherby

Jalisco Star

10st 11lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Laura Horsfall

In-form staying mare whose wins in December/February flanked second-place finishes; made the frame at Newbury most recently; may no longer be a step ahead of the assessor but still holds reasonably solid claims.

6/1

4th

7

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 3

16:43 Newbury

Jalisco Star

11st 3lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Laura Horsfall

2-4 since returned to hurdling in the autumn, the latter win gained in four-runner mares' race at Chepstow (2m7f, soft) a fortnight ago; evidently in very good nick but has quite a bit more on her plate here.

7/1

1st

3

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 3

15:10 Chepstow

Jalisco Star

11st 7lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Laura Horsfall

Couldn't get much going over fences but form figures of 122 since returned to hurdling at Class 4 level; up a grade here off a career-high mark, but this assured stayer has plenty in her favour otherwise.

11/4

Form: 12P/4-

Last run: 445 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Best efforts under rules when front-running; dual winning pointer in 2022 and, after a break, she also won late that year on soft in her first two hurdle races; second on handicap debut here (near 2m4f, soft) in March 2023 but pulled up at Auteuil that April and soundly beaten on chase debut that November; fitness is a big question but she'd be interesting if returning on song.
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2nd

1

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:13 Ayr

Felicie Du Maquis

12st 1lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

11yo who hasn't been at her best over fences on her two runs this term; however, she reverts to hurdles after a wind op, off the same mark as for her hurdle win at Ffos Las (3m, soft) last April; not ruled out.

10/1

4th

2

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

15:52 Perth

Felicie Du Maquis

11st 12lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

towards rear

9/2

Form: 6-29P8 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Used to go well over staying trips in the mud but last won in January 2023 and has shown only bits of form since; big shout with even a partial revival and the recent tongue-tie is removed.
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8th

5

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 4

16:37 Newbury

Glimpse Of Gala

11st 12lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Charlie Longsdon

Last won in January 2023 and mostly disappointing in the meantime; attracted support last time at Chepstow where the tongue-tie was removed but not a lot happened.

14/1

3

9th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 3

14:20 Chepstow

Glimpse Of Gala

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Charlie Longsdon

Used to go well over staying trips in the mud but last won in January 2023 and has shown only bits of form since; big shout with even a partial revival and the recent tongue-tie is removed.

12/1

3

9th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 3

14:20 Chepstow

Glimpse Of Gala

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Charlie Longsdon

Used to go well over staying trips in the mud but last won in January 2023 and has shown only bits of form since; big shout with even a partial revival and the recent tongue-tie is removed.

12/1

Form: 231-45 CD

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 12lb

12 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
12yo who is 5-36 over hurdles, the latest win at Wincanton (3m, soft) last March off 2lb lower; needs much better than she's delivered last two starts, a start to the campaign which contrasts starkly with last term but her trainer has had recent winners.
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7

9th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 3

14:20 Chepstow

Chloes Court

10st 12lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Robert Walford

12yo who is 5-36 over hurdles, the latest win at Wincanton (3m, soft) last March off 2lb lower; needs much better than she's delivered last two starts, a start to the campaign which contrasts starkly with last term but her trainer has had recent winners.

14/1

7

9th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 3

14:20 Chepstow

Chloes Court

10st 12lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Robert Walford

12yo who is 5-36 over hurdles, the latest win at Wincanton (3m, soft) last March off 2lb lower; needs much better than she's delivered last two starts, a start to the campaign which contrasts starkly with last term but her trainer has had recent winners.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £51.90
Straight Forecast £49.63
Tricast £158.51
Trifecta £241.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jalisco Star

Telegraph:

Love Of Neymore

TOPSPEED:

Phillapa Sue

RP RATINGS:

Jalisco Star

The Times:

Jalisco Star

The Sun:

Jalisco Star

The Star:

Jalisco Star

Daily Record:

Jalisco Star

D Express:

Love Of Neymore

Daily Mirror:

Love Of Neymore

POSTDATA:

Phillapa Sue