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Ladbrokes Herring Queen Series Final Mares’ Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £51440
  • 2m 0f 51y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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Ladbrokes Herring Queen Series Final Mares’ Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £24.70
  • Place: £5.90

Form: 642117 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Only seventh on handicap debut at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) last month and something to prove after that, but she may have needed that first run in 99 days; won Hereford maiden (2m, good) and Huntingdon novice (2m, good) in the autumn and retains potential for respected stable; not ruled out.
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10

24th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

14:25 Cheltenham

Leloopa

10st 9lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Landed valuable series final for mares at Kelso (2m, good to soft) in March but was just a respectable third of five at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good to soft) last month and needs subsequent wind surgery to help her kick on again.

14/1

4

9th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

15:58 Newton Abbot

Leloopa

11st 3lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Went up 10lb for winning by 8l at Kelso in March and finished well beaten next time at Uttoxeter; could be on a harsh mark now and would prefer drier ground.

13/2

1

27th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:37 Uttoxeter

Leloopa

12st 0lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Took form to whole new level when winning valuable series final by 8l at Kelso (2m, good to soft) in March and is now 3-6 over hurdles; returns from 127-day break on 10lb higher mark but good ground also suits; shortlisted.

11/2

20/1

  • Place: £6.00

Form: 212553 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
The drop back in trip seems a likely negative but she won a novice in good style here (2m5f, soft) in December and was a creditable second on handicap debut at Southwell (2m4f, soft) next time; fared okay at Ayr (2m5f, soft) a fortnight ago despite rider suffering an injury; not discounted.
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6th

5

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

15:40 Hexham

Sunset Hill

11st 3lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Couldn't hold on having been committed some way out on each recent C&D start, though split Perseus Way and Johnson's Blue in the first (soft) and recorded her best ever good-ground form in the latest; thereabouts.

6/1

3rd

1

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

20:20 Hexham

Sunset Hill

12st 0lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Failed to build on an encouraging return over fences in November, but latest effort over hurdles following a break was a good step forward when a close second over C&D ten days ago; nudged up 3lb for that and yet to win in handicap company, which suggests she possibly remains on a tough enough mark.

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 3-2231 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Fair third on handicap debut at Fakenham (2m4f, good) in January and easily won Lingfield novice (2m, soft) last month; she's unexposed at this sort of trip and could have a big say now back in a handicap.
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1st

3

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 2

14:55 Ayr

Game Colours

10st 11lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Ben Clarke

Untested at this trip under rules but there have been hints that she'll stay this far; in good form against fellow mares this winter prior to tailing off in the Imperial Cup at Sandown last month; takes on her own sex today and it will be no surprise to see a bold showing.

8/1

12th

20

7th Mar 2026

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

14:27 Sandown

Game Colours

10st 11lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Ben Clarke

Having shown some good form in defeat in handicaps (on various ground) she made the breakthrough in this sphere in a small-field, mares-only race at Exeter (2m, heavy) a fortnight ago; had 5l to spare but she'll need to be better than ever to follow up in this much more competitive contest.

33/1

1st

1

20th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

16:15 Exeter

Game Colours

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Ben Clarke

Sole win over hurdles came in a mares' novice at Lingfield (2m, soft) a year ago and she's still seeking her first handicap success, though she has posted some solid placed efforts, latest when a good second at Windsor (2m4f, soft) on New Year's Day; return to heavy ground will pose no problem and she's sure to be involved.

7/4

Form: 2-1432 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Below par at Wincanton in December and turned over at odds-on at Ludlow last month, following wind surgery; however, she's not ruled out in view of the promise she showed on her first two hurdle starts in November.
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4th

4

22nd Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

15:00 Kelso

Walkadina

11st 11lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Below par at Wincanton in December and turned over at odds-on at Ludlow last month, following wind surgery; however, she's not ruled out in view of the promise she showed on her first two hurdle starts in November.

6/1

Form: 2-12P2 D BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Won on hurdle debut at Market Rasen (2m4f, good to soft) in November and good Listed second at Newbury (2m, good to soft) next time; pulled up in January (heavy) and no match for Game Colours at Lingfield (soft) last month, but today's return to better ground could be right up her street.
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5th

3

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 2

15:30 Warwick

Rula Bula

11st 8lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Last season started well but petered out and it might be happening again, as although it wasn't a bad run behind Cheltenham Festival heroine White Noise two starts back, Chepstow last time was underwhelming (well behind Siog Geal; soft ground no excuse).

20/1

7th

3

15th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 3

15:55 Chepstow

Rula Bula

11st 12lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Narrowly made a successful reappearance at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) off 5lb lower; worrying that last season petered out after starting well, though it was by no means a bad run at Newbury when 11l behind White Noise who won the Dawn Run at Cheltenham on Thursday; goes well fresh.

6/1

1st

3

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

15:47 Carlisle

Rula Bula

11st 12lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won a maiden hurdle on last season's return before delivering her best form yet when second in Newbury Listed race (2m, good to soft); her three runs after the turn of the year were disappointing, leaving her with a point to prove now.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2211 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner who scored at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) last month on third hurdle start and easily followed up in Newcastle novice (2m4f, good to soft); brings potential to this handicap hurdle debut; respected.
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1

1st Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

15:40 Ayr

Surrey Belle

11st 10lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

7-23 overall and she arrives on a roll after wins over hurdles at Hexham (2m, good to soft) in June and on the Flat here (1m5f, good to soft) in September; should make a chaser and could be hard to peg back if getting into a good rhythm.

11/4

1

1st Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

15:40 Ayr

Surrey Belle

11st 10lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

7-23 overall and she arrives on a roll after wins over hurdles at Hexham (2m, good to soft) in June and on the Flat here (1m5f, good to soft) in September; should make a chaser and could be hard to peg back if getting into a good rhythm.

11/4

Form: 5-2152 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Comfortably made all in three-runner maiden on hurdle/stable debut at Plumpton (2m, good) in November; her two subsequent novice runs have been on soft ground and she was a creditable second behind Tour Ovalie at Taunton (2m, soft) last month; benefits from sizeable pull in the weights with that rival today and retains potential now back on better ground for handicap debut.
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6th

2

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 164y

Class 4

14:55 Plumpton

Barrabool

11st 9lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

led, headed before 2 out, soon lost position, weakened run-in

7/1

6th

2

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 164y

Class 4

14:55 Plumpton

Barrabool

11st 9lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

led, headed before 2 out, soon lost position, weakened run-in

7/1

7th

11

22nd Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

15:00 Kelso

Barrabool

10st 12lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Harry Derham

Comfortably made all in three-runner maiden on hurdle/stable debut at Plumpton (2m, good) in November; her two subsequent novice runs have been on soft ground and she was a creditable second behind Tour Ovalie at Taunton (2m, soft) last month; benefits from sizeable pull in the weights with that rival today and retains potential now back on better ground for handicap debut.

6/1

Form: 111919 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Won three handicaps in a row (2m, good/good to soft) towards the end of last year and added a novice win at Taunton (2m, soft) last month; respectable ninth in the mares' novice hurdle at last week's Cheltenham Festival and she could have more to offer now back at a realistic level; contender.
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8th

4

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

14:10 Cartmel

Tour Ovalie

11st 7lb

J: Miss Eleanor Williams

T: Mrs C Williams

Resumed winning ways at Ludlow (2m) in December and in good form until finishing last of ten in 2m4f Sandown handicap four weeks ago; the sort who might bounce back though.

11/1

10th

16

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 178y

Class 2

17:15 Sandown

Tour Ovalie

10st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mrs C Williams

Gained all six hurdle wins at around 2m but ran quite well when fourth at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) last month; current mark is workable (even from 1lb out of the weights) and Sean Bowen takes over today; could have a say.

16/1

4th

5

15th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 3

15:55 Chepstow

Tour Ovalie

11st 6lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Mrs C Williams

Campaigned mostly at about 2m; record is 6-21, the most recent win at Ludlow in December; placed twice since, including at Newbury when ahead of Rula Bula; gives the impression this return to further is worth exploring.

6/1

Form: 3F-434

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
0-7 over hurdles and improvement is needed if she's take this (also needs to bounce back from below-par run); however, there's potential in this 5yo's current mark based on her Flat ability and she's not written off.
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1st

2

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 61y

Class 4

17:20 Newbury

Green Sky

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

Modest form under both codes for David Pipe; she has proved a different proposition since joining Rod Millman, running away with a small-field Class 5 at Chepstow (1m4f, good to firm) two weeks ago and making light of her penalty at York (1m4f, good to firm) last week; didn't look straightforward under pressure there but she was well on top at the finish and Oisin Murphy replaces an apprentice today; 7lb ahead of her mark and she's a major player.

6/5

1st

8

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:40 York

Green Sky

9st 7lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Rod Millman

Has done most of her recent racing over hurdles (0-15) but returned to the Flat to land a second career success easily in 1m4f Chepstow handicap (good to firm) last Friday, her first outing for Rod Millman; 3lb well in under her penalty and likely to be popular with Toby Moore able to claim 7lb against fellow apprentices.

100/30

1st

5

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Chepstow

Green Sky

9st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Won a maiden at Ballinrobe in June 2023 when trained by Joseph O'Brien; well beaten over hurdles on her final two outings for David Pipe but she did run creditably on the Flat in February; market support would be interesting on her first start for another new stable.

25/1

Form: -46P11 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Won big-field claiming hurdle in January on final French start (2m3f, heavy) and fortunate to follow up on British debut in Catterick novice this month (1m7f, good; leader fell at final flight); not obviously well treated for her first British handicap.
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6

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

15:12 Cartmel

Assorda

10st 13lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: John Wainwright

Out of form for new stable this year and needs recent wind op to have made a big difference.

33/1

6th

5

19th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

Assorda

10st 12lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: John Wainwright

Not threatened to supplement March 2025's lucky Catterick novice success (2m, good) in five starts since almost a year off, including over this C&D latest; tongue-tie returns.

40/1

6th

3

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

20:42 Market Rasen

Assorda

11st 12lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: John Wainwright

Ex-French mare; fortunate to win small-field Catterick novice (1m7f, good) for Paula Smith on British debut in March 2025 and soundly beaten in all five subsequent handicaps, the last four times for new stable this year; drops back in trip (from 2m4f).

25/1

Form: 62-251 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Point winner who landed a maiden hurdle at Taunton (2m, good to soft) in January when wearing a first-time tongue-tie (retained) on her first outing since a second wind operation; needs another step forward on this handicap debut but she's lightly raced and in good hands to continue to progress.
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6th

1

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Warwick

Northern Air

12st 0lb

J: Mr Lucas Murphy

T: D J Jeffreys

Another underwhelming run over fences last time but was only a length behind an improver over hurdles at Newton Abbot two runs back (2m1f, good) and that effort brings her into this.

8/1

4th

3

10th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

16:37 Ludlow

Northern Air

11st 4lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: D J Jeffreys

Regressed in three chase attempts during a brief spell with Dan Skelton; ran encouragingly at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good; 1l second) last time on stable debut and switch back to hurdles; fighting chance off same mark, provided she's as effective returned to fences.

3/1

Form: 778241

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Built upon previous promise to win on handicap debut at Musselburgh last month; appeared to benefit from step up to 2m4f (good to soft) on that occasion but this unexposed 5yo is not ruled out back down in trip.
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7th

5

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Carlisle

Lizzie Luna

11st 9lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

Went very close when upped to 3m at Musselburgh (good to soft) in December; also effective on soft ground; only fourth of eight at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) since and could do with settling better but not ruled out.

5/1

4th

5

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

16:15 Musselburgh

Lizzie Luna

11st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

Gained sole win at Musselburgh (2m4f) and nearly doubled her tally, beaten a whisker by Reflection Of You having edged left, in C&D event (good to soft; first 3m attempt) latest start; in the mix, especially if keeping a straighter line.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £669.10
Straight Forecast £441.53
Tricast £4205.58
Trifecta £4746.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Barrabool

RP RATINGS:

Game Colours

The Times:

Surrey Belle

D Express:

Sunset Hill

WEST COUNTRY:

Walkadina

POSTDATA:

Tour Ovalie

LAMBOURN:

Barrabool

The Guardian:

Barrabool

Daily Mail:

Barrabool

Daily Record:

Barrabool

TOPSPEED:

Game Colours

The Sun:

Game Colours

The Star:

Game Colours

Telegraph:

Surrey Belle

Daily Mirror:

Surrey Belle