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Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Saves Lives Mares’ ‘National Hunt’ Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 2m 3f 154y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Saves Lives Mares’ ‘National Hunt’ Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 16-823 C

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Course bumper winner (soft) who was third at Ayr (2m, soft) in January on her second hurdle start and that form has worked out well; her attractive pedigree suggests she'll be suited by this longer trip and she holds leading claims provided the better ground isn't an issue.
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7th

10

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 2

15:30 Warwick

Audacious Annie

10st 12lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

First and second in her two previous visits here, latterly over this far in first-time cheekpieces in November; below best in her last two races (3m/2m4f) and appears to have little margin for error off this mark; absent since January.

12/1

4th

5

18th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 1y

Class 3

14:05 Fakenham

Audacious Annie

11st 6lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Jamie Snowden

Seemingly aided by first-time cheekpieces when clear second at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft) in November and ran well for a long way before fading into fifth at Kempton (3m, good) just after Christmas; this drop back in trip looks the right move; probably won't be far away.

9/2

13/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 6-2344

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Point winner and bumper runner-up who was a promising third on her hurdle debut at Wincanton in December; hasn't kicked on from that but she didn't see out 2m7f last time and has an each-way shout now back down in trip.
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2nd

7

23rd Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 2

15:00 Warwick

Realta Liath

11st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Warren Greatrex

Has to bounce back from a couple of modest runs (latest second was a remote one) but she has since undergone a wind operation; closely matched with Party Vibes and Theonewedreamof on their Cheltenham clash in December; possible.

12/1

2nd

4

9th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

16:20 Stratford

Realta Liath

11st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Made a winning start over fences at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) in November and ran well when third of 13 finishers at Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft) the following month; had an off day at Market Rasen last time but worth another chance.

7/1

4th

3

16th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

15:45 Market Rasen

Realta Liath

11st 8lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Warren Greatrex

0-5 over hurdles but made winning seasonal/chase debut at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) in November and bettered that performance when close third of 15 in Cheltenham mares' race (2m4f, good to soft) last month; moves back up up in trip here and probably still has more to offer over fences.

13/8

12/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 206

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper runner-up (2m, good) who ran okay when sixth of seven at 11-2 on hurdle debut here (2m, soft) three weeks ago; could appreciate today's return to better ground and her pedigree suggests the step up in trip could be a plus for this 4yo; she's one to consider.
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6th

3

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

15:00 Hexham

Roses Dart

11st 10lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Well beaten in first two handicaps (2m4f, soft/heavy) but combination of better ground and first-time tongue-tie enabled significant improvement at Market Rasen (2m2f, good to soft) last month, where she kept on too strongly for the odds-on favourite; further progress is possible.

7/2

1st

1

15th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

15:32 Market Rasen

Roses Dart

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has struggled badly in three starts on soft/heavy since finishing third of 12 in a mares' maiden hurdle at Wetherby (1m4f, good) a year ago; could be interesting if the ground dries out with a tongue-tie given a go.

14/1

7th

5

27th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

15:00 Newcastle

Roses Dart

11st 5lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Michael & David Easterby

Signs of promise in a bumper and maiden hurdle; still early days but she was tailed off on handicap debut at Carlisle in November (2m4f, soft; 12-1) and needs to be an entirely different proposition this afternoon.

25/1

Form: 43

Last run: 82 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Point winner (3m, good to yielding) whose hurdle debut at Haydock wasn't without promise and she built on that when third over this C&D (good to soft) in December; returns from a break and could be thereabouts.
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2nd

2

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Parisian Fashion

11st 12lb

J: William Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Absent since ending 2025 with two disappointing efforts but resumes on a good mark and has fairly good record when fresh; could be dangerous if first-time visor has desired effect.

8/1

3rd

6

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:22 Perth

Parisian Fashion

11st 1lb

J: William Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Irish point winner; showed promise in a warm Haydock race on hurdle debut and produced her best effort yet when making all at Newcastle (2m4f, good) last month; has potential at this level for the first time.

6/1

Form: 2P

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point runner-up (2m4f, good) who went very close on rules debut at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in January; pulled up at Lingfield since but perhaps the heavy ground was too much; each-way contender if bouncing back.
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3rd

3

17th Feb 2026

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

15:02 Market Rasen

Just Her Type

11st 11lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Max Comley

Has progressed well since having wind surgery in September, winning 2m4f handicaps at Ffos Las (soft) and Southwell (good to soft); creditable second to an odds-on shot in a novice at Ayr last time; each-way chance.

9/1

Form: P-

Last run: 509 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won Irish mares' maiden point (3m, yielding to soft) in April 2023 and sold for £40,000 that May; 18-1 when pulled up on hurdle debut at Ludlow later that year and absent since; one of two for the stable and a market check is advised, but she has plenty to prove on belated second rules start.
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7th

13

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

17:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Star Of Hoiho

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

towards rear, some headway when not fluent 4 out

33/1

7th

13

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

17:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Star Of Hoiho

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

towards rear, some headway when not fluent 4 out, soon no impression

33/1

6th

10

18th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 154y

Class 4

15:00 Wetherby

Star Of Hoiho

11st 6lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

took keen hold, prominent, weakened from 2 out

11/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some good runs in defeat among her six starts in Irish mares' maiden points (3m, soft/heavy); sold for £7,000 last May; has joined a respected trainer for her rules career and she's not discounted.
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6th

4

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Worcester

Ciakat

11st 2lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Placed in Irish points but was 0-6 in that scene and has offered little so far over hurdles, at about 2m3f on good ground.

25/1

4

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Worcester

Ciakat

11st 2lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Placed in Irish points but was 0-6 in that scene and has offered little so far over hurdles, at about 2m3f on good ground.

25/1

4th

4

14th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Warwick

Ciakat

11st 3lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Showed some ability in Irish points last season and ran well to a point before weakening into seventh on last month's rules debut at Wetherby (2m3f, good), finishing about 29l behind Audacious Annie; needs that outing to have brought her on, though.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran four times in Irish mares' maiden points and twice finished second; makes rules debut with stable's horses running well; not ruled out.
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8th

1

18th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 154y

Class 4

15:00 Wetherby

Annacassar

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

midfield, headway after 3 out, weakened before 2 out

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumped into last week's Cheltenham Festival winner Air Of Entitlement when second on debut in Irish maiden point (3m, yielding to soft) in December 2023, and won by 8l last October (3m, yielding); bought for £30,000 in November; interesting rules newcomer for good yard, especially if backed.
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4th

2

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

16:00 Warwick

Forcetoreckonwith

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Point winner who had her consistency rewarded with a 2.25l win at Newcastle (2m, good to soft) and the runner-up has since won at Haydock; a 7lb rise looks manageable.

9/4

1st

6

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

14:15 Newcastle

Forcetoreckonwith

10st 6lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Point winner; still seeking the breakthrough under rules (0-9), her latest Catterick effort (2m; runner-up, 8-1, with Zumbi a well-beaten fourth) as good as what she offered at Sedgefield in November; place claims yet again.

3/1

2nd

7

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 145y

Class 5

15:00 Catterick

Forcetoreckonwith

11st 3lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Point winner who is 0-8 under rules but has run some reasonable races over fences and is edging down the weights; each-way possible.

5/1

Form: -65465

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in maiden hurdles, including over C&D, but well beaten over C&D on handicap debut and looks vulnerable once more.
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6th

5

23rd Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Warwick

Isabel De Clare

11st 2lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: T Ellis

Seemingly boosted by new cheekpieces when placed twice at Ludlow (2m5f, good) in the autumn; has claims if judged on those efforts but finished tired on soft ground last month and is now 0-11 over hurdles.

6/1

2nd

5

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:07 Ludlow

Isabel De Clare

10st 12lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Ten-race maiden who is struggling to gain a foothold in handicaps and these aids when worn separately have offered little previously.

16/1

5

21st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

14:20 Plumpton

Isabel De Clare

11st 0lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Unplaced all six hurdle starts for Micky Hammond last season and tailed off for new stable at Stratford (2m, good to firm; tongue-tie added) last month; needs this much longer trip to show her in a much better light.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Her dam is from a good family and she's shown ability in Irish maiden points this year (3m, good to yielding), but not enough to suggest this rules newcomer is the one to be on today.
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7th

7

20th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

19:58 Hexham

Waltzing Matilda

10st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Gillian Boanas

Showed some ability in points without winning; always behind when 150-1 for Wetherby rules debut (2m4f, good) two months ago.

66/1

7th

7

20th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

19:58 Hexham

Waltzing Matilda

10st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Gillian Boanas

Showed some ability in points without winning; always behind when 150-1 for Wetherby rules debut (2m4f, good) two months ago.

66/1

11th

11

18th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 154y

Class 4

15:00 Wetherby

Waltzing Matilda

11st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Gillian Boanas

always behind

40/1

Form: 6P

Last run: 157 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Triple-figure odds for both starts, when tailed off in Warwick bumper and pulled up in maiden hurdle at Hexham.
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5

14th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Warwick

Glen Affric

11st 3lb

J: James Best

T: Tracey Leeson

Struggled to get competitive on bumper debut and on both subsequent hurdling starts (2m4f/2m3f).

100/1

5

14th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Warwick

Glen Affric

11st 3lb

J: James Best

T: Tracey Leeson

Struggled to get competitive on bumper debut and on both subsequent hurdling starts (2m4f/2m3f).

100/1

5

18th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 154y

Class 4

15:00 Wetherby

Glen Affric

11st 6lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Tracey Leeson

always behind, pulled up before 3 out

200/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.10
Straight Forecast £6.40
Trifecta £85.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Audacious Annie

Telegraph:

Forcetoreckonwith

Daily Record:

Parisian Fashion

D Express:

Forcetoreckonwith

Daily Mirror:

Forcetoreckonwith

RP RATINGS:

Audacious Annie

TOPSPEED:

Audacious Annie

POSTDATA:

Audacious Annie

LAMBOURN:

Audacious Annie

The Times:

Audacious Annie

The Guardian:

Audacious Annie

Daily Mail:

Audacious Annie

The Sun:

Audacious Annie

The Star:

Audacious Annie