March 21 / 15.50 Musselburgh

15.50

Good To Soft

Racing Post Go North Lady Buttons Mares’ Hurdle Series Final (Handicap Hurdle) (NHMOPS Bonus) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £15609
  • 2m 3f 171y
  • Class 2
  • 8 runners
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Racing Post Go North Lady Buttons Mares’ Hurdle Series Final (Handicap Hurdle) (NHMOPS Bonus) (GBB)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 313122 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 6yo who won a Hexham maiden in the autumn and ended up with a lot to do before running on well for a clear second on last month's handicap debut at Wetherby (2m3f, soft); has to take a recent 5lb rise on the chin but probably still has a bigger run in her.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 2

15:30 Warwick

Rockola Vogue

11st 13lb

J: David Bass

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Picked up two handicaps in the autumn (2m3f/2m7f, good) but her progress has rather stalled since then and looks on a hard mark.

12/1

5th

5

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 100y

Class 1

13:00 Kelso

Rockola Vogue

11st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Kicked off current campaign with two handicap wins in a row in the autumn (2m3f/2m7f, good); her progress has stalled at Doncaster (3m, good/soft) on her last two starts and, while she may still have more to offer when returning to a right-handed track, she's once more going left-handed today.

12/1

6th

7

24th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 1

13:30 Doncaster

Rockola Vogue

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

4-9 over hurdles, posting a personal best when getting up late on at Ascot (2m7f, good; handles soft) in November; however, she didn't jump with much fluency when a well-held third over C&D last month and she faces an even stiffer task moving out of handicaps; cheekpieces are fitted.

14/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 030875 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles and fences in Ireland last spring (2m4f/2m3f) but both hurdle runs for new stable this year (2m1f/2m) have been underwhelming and she competes from 12lb out of the handicap today.
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10th

6

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 2

15:17 Carlisle

OFaolains Glory

10st 13lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Susan Corbett

Didn't have a good strike-rate over hurdles or fences but then went back-to-back in 2m4f handicap chases on good to soft at Musselburgh late last year; 5lb higher than for that latest 5l success and her subsequent defeat was over hurdles; chance.

12/1

4th

10

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

14:30 Musselburgh

OFaolains Glory

11st 7lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Susan Corbett

Wins a Musselburgh (2m4f) the last twice took her chase record to 3-10; only 1-22 over hurdles and has to deal with a career-high mark back in this sphere.

12/1

2nd

2

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

13:55 Hexham

OFaolains Glory

11st 13lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Susan Corbett

Just 1-22 over hurdles but was a front-running second off 2lb lower at Kelso (2m2f, good) last month; mixed results in her six runs over fences but she had a win in Ireland last spring and still has potential in this sphere; not ruled out back in trip.

100/30

11/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: B35111

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 5lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Long in the tooth now but in career-best form in recent weeks, winning once at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) and twice at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft); not yet proven over this far and has 7lb penalty to carry today (only due a 5lb rise) but still commands respect in current mood.
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9th

3

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle

Lady Babs

11st 10lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Andrew Crook

12yo whose seven wins have been registered at either Market Rasen or Carlisle; latest was last April and she's now 9lb lower after a lean spell, but there were major signs of a revival on latest start before she fell (held in second at the final flight); considered but this may not be her track.

9/1

1

8th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Carlisle

Lady Babs

12st 0lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Andrew Crook

A three-time C&D scorer, including in this race 12 months ago; well below par this term, coming in last of 14 over C&D 20 days ago but this veteran mare still can't be totally dismissed from a plummeting mark.

12/1

14th

11

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Carlisle

Lady Babs

11st 4lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Andrew Crook

Veteran mare who has won seven races, three of them over C&D, but hasn't been in the best of form this season and others appeal more.

33/1

Form: 1-3923

Last run: 52 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Disappointed on handicap debut in November but has made the frame twice since (2m2f/2m1f); needs to find something extra to land this prize from 3lb out of the weights but might have untapped potential over 2m4f.
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2nd

4

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

15:00 Hexham

Shes Notjoeking

11st 9lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won from the front at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft; front pair clear) in February and was third under much more patient ride at Ayr (2m, soft) last month; may not want the ground to dry out here but otherwise she's likely to be on the premises again.

5/1

3rd

2

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Ayr

Shes Notjoeking

12st 0lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Belatedly regained the winning thread at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) but was able to dictate the pace; chance of following up may depend on whether she gets another easy lead.

7/2

1st

4

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

16:33 Newcastle

Shes Notjoeking

11st 8lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Usually gives her running but just 1-12 over hurdles and she lost two places late on when fourth at Kelso (2m2f, good to soft) just after Christmas; more required.

6/1

Form: 443223

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
0-9 over hurdles; consistent in handicap/novice races this season and is suited by 2m4f on good/good to soft ground but was treated sternly by the handicapper for her Sedgefield second in January and is 4lb out of the weights here.
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9th

5

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

Vanilla Dancer

11st 7lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

1-21 over hurdles, her win coming at Catterick in February; creditable efforts on all three runs since, including when second over C&D last month (good); sound run at Perth last time (2m5f, good); chance.

6/1

4th

3

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Vanilla Dancer

11st 12lb

J: William Maggs

T: Chris Grant

1-20 over hurdles; neck second in a mares' handicap here last month (2m5f, good); each-way chance.

3/1

2nd

3

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:10 Kelso

Vanilla Dancer

11st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Just one win from her 19 hurdle starts but that came at Catterick (1m7f, soft) in February and she made a bad mistake when fourth at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) next time; she'll be fine now back up in trip and back on better ground, and could give a good account.

7/1

Form: 6911d3 CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 12st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Progressive mare who won cosily over C&D (good to soft) for Benjamin Macey in November and followed up at Southwell (2m4f, soft) in January; placed off today's mark in Scottish County Hurdle here (1m7f, good to soft) on latest outing and, with most of her rivals out of the handicap, has strong claims today.
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4

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 1

17:05 Market Rasen

All The Glory

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Has rather mixed record over fences this season but belied 40-1 odds when close third in valuable Windsor handicap (2m4f, soft) won by Bluey in January and last month's Cheltenham Festival defeat is easily excused; on good mark if on her mettle.

9/1

7th

5

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

All The Glory

11st 2lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Five-time hurdle winner who has shown some promise over fences this season but she was only fourth of six in a Listed mares' chase at Huntingdon last month and has bundles to find in today's company.

100/1

4th

2

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 1

14:00 Huntingdon

All The Glory

11st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Five wins over hurdles; 0-4 since switched to fences but ran well off a handy mark in Windsor handicap (2m4f, soft) most recently; however, at the weights she has about a stone to find with the pick on ratings in this field.

10/1

Form: U36134 CD

Last run: 82 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Doubled her hurdling tally when keeping on well to score over C&D (good to soft) in November and ended last year with two very respectable runs (1m7f/2m2f) but, from 7lb out of the handicap, a minor role may be her best hope today.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

Theirshegoes

11st 4lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Sandy Thomson

Hasn't won for a while, but fair runs with cheekpieces on last two starts (fourth in mares' handicap over C&D on good on first occasion); each-way chance.

14/1

5th

5

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

15:00 Hexham

Theirshegoes

11st 4lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Thomson

Out of form towards end of last year but returned from three-month break with pretty good fourth in first-time cheekpieces at Kelso (2m5f, good) 11 days ago, and it will be interesting to see whether this drop back in trip pays dividends.

8/1

Form: 193764 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner last spring (once over C&D) but raced rather lazily before eventually staying on to take fourth over C&D (good to soft) last month and faces a tough task from 18lb out of the weights today; cheekpieces added.
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7

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:07 Perth

Not In Kansas

10st 13lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Ran respectably over 2m4f at Perth last month in a race she'd won a year earlier; capable of being involved but the return to 3m presents a question mark.

8/1

4th

6

14th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

21:00 Perth

Not In Kansas

11st 1lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: N W Alexander

Best to forgive latest effort (finished lame); ran encouragingly in most recent attempt in this grade; successful in this race last year and warrants respect off a workable mark.

9/1

4th

6

14th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

21:00 Perth

Not In Kansas

11st 1lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: N W Alexander

Best to forgive latest effort (finished lame); ran encouragingly in most recent attempt in this grade; successful in this race last year and warrants respect off a workable mark.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £47.50
Straight Forecast £37.05
Tricast £306.76
Trifecta £375.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rockola Vogue

POSTDATA:

All The Glory

The Guardian:

Lady Babs

RP RATINGS:

Rockola Vogue

TOPSPEED:

Rockola Vogue

Telegraph:

Rockola Vogue

D Express:

Rockola Vogue

Daily Mirror:

Rockola Vogue

Daily Record:

Rockola Vogue

The Times:

All The Glory

Daily Mail:

All The Glory

The Sun:

All The Glory

The Star:

All The Glory