February 20 / 15.35 Lingfield

15.35

Soft

Sri Lanka, Paradise Island Mares’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4700.09
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 4 runners
SKY
View Course
Sri Lanka, Paradise Island Mares’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

Form: 114-26 D

Last run: 77 days

W: 12st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back minor hurdle races on heavy ground and made a pleasing start in handicaps when beaten about 8l and 2l in her first two; latest start was a backward step but, if forgiven that, a case can be made on this chase debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

14th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Easy To Follow

11st 7lb

J: James Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

On the rise for previous yard in late 2023, winning back-to-back at Uttoxeter (maiden) and Fontwell (novice); mostly disappointing over fences (0-5), pulling up at Huntingdon in January when last seen; back to hurdles from fair mark on first start for Olly Murphy; consult the market.

10/1

2

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

14:05 Huntingdon

Easy To Follow

11st 4lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

No further successes since beating Batwomen by a neck in a Fontwell mares' novice hurdle in December 2023 (2m3f, heavy); mixed signals over fences of late as to whether this step up to 3m is needed, and cheekpieces wrought no improvement from her on one previous application.

5/2

5th

3

7th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 4f 25y

Class 4

15:55 Leicester

Easy To Follow

11st 5lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Dual hurdle winner on heavy ground; the writing was on the wall a long way from home when last of the four behind Mighty Moth on her chase debut at Lingfield; cheekpieces are now enlisted.

10/1

Form: 2-8U23

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner; still early days over fences and she went close to winning in her second chase (2m4f) before perhaps failing to stay 2m7f last time; cheekpieces are added and she has to be considered.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

7th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 4f 25y

Class 4

15:55 Leicester

Mighty Moth

11st 12lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Noel Williams

A winner over hurdles and off the mark as a chaser at the fourth attempt when breezing clear for a very comfortable win at Lingfield (2m4f, soft), beating Fortunefavorsdbold who runs earlier on the card; hit with an 8lb rise but the cheekpieces were new last time.

11/8

Form: 74P532 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped and well backed when finding just the one too good over the extended 2m7f here 20 days ago; goes well in the mud but a lot of her best runs - and all wins - have been at about 3m.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

13th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 38y

Class 5

15:10 Fakenham

Fortunefavorsdbold

11st 13lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Suffered early mishap three starts ago but placed on other four outings this season, most recently when second ay Exeter (3m, good) three weeks ago; ran poorly on only previous visit to Fakenham and would appeal more on ground slower than good but still features prominently in calculations.

5/2

2nd

2

22nd Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 54y

Class 5

15:37 Exeter

Fortunefavorsdbold

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Christian Williams

Suffered early mishap on penultimate outing but placed on other three starts this season, most recently when clear second to dual subsequent winner at Leicester (2m6f, heavy) last month; might not be ideally suited by the much quicker ground here but still commands respect.

15/8

Form: 368335

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 2lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Only win under rules came over 3m at Fakenham (good to soft) where she also didn't run too badly in a stronger race a month ago (2m5f, good); jumping can be an issue but she has a competitive show in her at this level.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

20th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Lingfield

Bolintlea

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Only win under rules came over 3m at Fakenham (good to soft) where she also didn't run too badly in a stronger race a month ago (2m5f, good); jumping can be an issue but she has a competitive show in her at this level.

7/2

5th

10

19th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 44y

Class 2

15:20 Fakenham

Bolintlea

10st 4lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Placed twice since reverting to fences in November, latterly when keeping on to snatch modest third at Lingfield (2m7f, soft) last month, but might find this race too competitive.

16/1

5th

10

19th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 44y

Class 2

15:20 Fakenham

Bolintlea

10st 4lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Placed twice since reverting to fences in November, latterly when keeping on to snatch modest third at Lingfield (2m7f, soft) last month, but might find this race too competitive.

16/1

Non-runners

Millie Supreme

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Fortunefavorsdbold

SPOTLIGHT:

Mighty Moth

POSTDATA:

Bolintlea

TOPSPEED:

Mighty Moth

Telegraph:

Mighty Moth

Daily Mail:

Mighty Moth

The Guardian:

Fortunefavorsdbold

D Express:

Fortunefavorsdbold

Daily Mirror:

Fortunefavorsdbold

The Star:

Fortunefavorsdbold

Daily Record:

Fortunefavorsdbold

The Times:

Bolintlea

The Sun:

Bolintlea