February 09 / 14.00 Exeter

14.00

Good To Soft

Agatha Christie Mares’ Novices’ Chase (Listed Race) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £23092
  • 2m 1f 109y
  • Class 1
  • 5 runners
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Agatha Christie Mares’ Novices’ Chase (Listed Race) (GBB Race)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

8/11 (Won)

  • Win: £1.91
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 37-311 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 144

Form & Verdict
Made it 5-9 under rules and 2-2 over fences when winning Grade 2 mares' novice at Cork (2m, yielding) in December; barely came off the bridle and the form has been franked by the second; strong claims under 5lb penalty.
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3rd

4

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

16:50 Punchestown

Only By Night

11st 3lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Last year's Arkle runner-up is 4-8 over fences; won a Naas Grade 3 on her seasonal return in November; disappointed in a Grade 1 at Leopardstown a month later but back on song when chasing Dinoblue home in the Mares' Chase at Cheltenham; big player again here.

9/4

2nd

4

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Only By Night

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Runner-up in the Arkle here (2m, good to soft) 12 months ago and returned from a break with a game win Grade 3 against males at Naas (2m, soft) in November; unproven at today's trip and well beaten in Grade 1 against males at Leopardstown (2m1f, yielding) in December, but was badly hampered at the second fence; has an each-way shout if seeing out the distance.

7/1

2nd

6

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

17:25 Punchestown

Only By Night

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Progressive mare whose record of 3-4 since switched to chasing features wins in Cork Grade 2 and Exeter Listed event, both against her own sex; belied her 25-1 odds with excellent second in dramatic Arkle most recently, edging ahead and looking the likely winner on the run-in only to be collared by the fast-finishing winner close home; had Majborough behind on that occasion but she might be reliant on the Mullins runner to falter in the jumping department again.

3/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 2-6344

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Has performed respectably when fourth in Grade 2 novice chases the last twice but was no match for Only By Night at Cork on the first occasion and she faces another tough task today; wears a first-time hood.
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3rd

13

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:25 Punchestown

Kilbarry Saint

10st 2lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: C O’Keeffe

Off the mark chasing on tenth attempt in 2m5f Clonmel mares' beginners last month (soft) but ultimately no match for a 10l winner nine days later in 2m5f Fairyhouse mares' handicap: front-runner should run her race but vulnerable.

12/1

2nd

3

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

14:40 Fairyhouse

Kilbarry Saint

10st 10lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: C O’Keeffe

Off the mark chasing on tenth attempt in 2m5f Clonmel mares' beginners last month (soft): highly-tried on occasions, notably when second to Only By Night at Exeter last year and to Spindleberry at Clonmel in November; back in handicap company and can go well.

11/2

1st

4

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 63y

14:42 Clonmel

Kilbarry Saint

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: C O’Keeffe

Campaigned in Graded company over last 18 months; produced some strong efforts, most notably when second to Only By Night at Exeter last year and to Spindleberry at Clonmel in November; two below-par efforts over fences since but appreciated step back up in trip with good run over hurdles last time at Punchestown; course winner over hurdles has the form to win this.

9/4

Form: 06-159

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
4-13 over hurdles, the latest win at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft) in November; this half-sister to smart chaser Ballybolley could be a nice prospect for fences but she's thrown in at the deep end for her chase debut, and also has to bounce back from a below-par run over hurdles three weeks ago.
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3rd

3

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 109y

Class 3

14:40 Exeter

Georgi Girl

11st 6lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Four wins (2m/2m5f) over hurdles, the last one off 2lb higher; 0-8 since switched to fences but ran well at Ludlow (2m4f, soft) most recently, pulling clear of the third; fighting chance.

9/4

2nd

4

18th Feb 2026

2m 4f 11y

Class 3

15:05 Ludlow

Georgi Girl

11st 9lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Didn't run badly when fourth of nine at Windsor (2m4f, soft) last month and she continues to edge down the weights; however, she needs something extra today's if she's to break her chasing duck at the eighth attempt.

11/1

4th

5

16th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 42y

Class 2

14:25 Windsor

Georgi Girl

11st 7lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Has slipped to 2lb below last winning hurdles mark but seems far from certain to take advantage, being a fairly exposed mare who has failed to show her form in two starts this season, taking chase record to 0-6; faces some progressive opponents.

16/1

Form: 116-P1 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 143

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who won Listed novice hurdle on this card last year (2m, heavy) and followed up in Grade 3 novice at Naas (1m7f, soft); impressive when coasting home on chase debut at Naas (2m4f, soft) last month; major player.
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2nd

1

20th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 54y

Class 1

15:14 Exeter

Fun Fun Fun

11st 4lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Front-runner who had a Grade 3 novice at Limerick (3m, yielding to soft; has won on heavy) last March among three chase wins last term; below form both starts (hurdle/chase) this season but latest, in which she did not lead, was a step back in the right direction; the chase form pick even on that result.

4/6

1st

1

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 1

15:18 Perth

Fun Fun Fun

11st 2lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

One of two runners for Willie Mullins; useful mare who took her chase record to 2-3 with an easy success in Grade 3 novice at Limerick (upped to 3m) most recently; top on ratings.

4/5

1st

1

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 1

15:18 Perth

Fun Fun Fun

11st 2lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

One of two runners for Willie Mullins; useful mare who took her chase record to 2-3 with an easy success in Grade 3 novice at Limerick (upped to 3m) most recently; top on ratings.

4/5

Form: -21321 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Made it two handicap chase wins from her last four starts when scoring at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) a fortnight ago; open to further improvement but she has lots to find in today's company.
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2

17th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 4

16:07 Uttoxeter

Lime Drop

11st 13lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Three chase wins last season, the first two over C&D (good/good to soft); not beaten far when last of six at Cheltenham in April but remains on career-high mark for this reappearance run and takes on some unexposed rivals.

10/1

6th

1

17th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 62y

Class 3

16:30 Cheltenham

Lime Drop

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Outclassed in a Listed race two runs back but admirably consistent otherwise and a 4lb rise for beating Ostrava Du Berlais at Warwick the last time (2m, good) is more than fair; strong claims.

7/2

6th

1

17th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 62y

Class 3

16:30 Cheltenham

Lime Drop

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Outclassed in a Listed race two runs back but admirably consistent otherwise and a 4lb rise for beating Ostrava Du Berlais at Warwick the last time (2m, good) is more than fair; strong claims.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £7.10
Straight Forecast £11.91
Trifecta £27.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Only By Night

RP RATINGS:

Fun Fun Fun

TOPSPEED:

Lime Drop

POSTDATA:

Fun Fun Fun

Daily Mirror:

Fun Fun Fun

Daily Record:

Fun Fun Fun

The Times:

Only By Night

Telegraph:

Only By Night

D Express:

Only By Night

The Sun:

Only By Night

The Star:

Only By Night