April 03 / 17.15 Aintree

17.15

Good To Soft

Goffs Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £28135
  • 2m 0f 209y
  • Class 1
  • 20 runners
RTV
View Course
Goffs Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

Runners: 20 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

1st
16
Seo Linn

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 2141 D

Last run: 138 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Irish mare who registered a 5l success in Listed grade at Cheltenham (good) in November when last seen, taking record to 2-4 and looking very useful; the form has been boosted; leading contender.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

(2)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:37 Gowran Park

Seo Linn

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: P Twomey

Three bumper wins including a Grade 2 for mares at Aintree; the best of three Flat runs was when runner-up in a Tramore maiden over 1m4f, though a beaten odds-on fav' then; this longer trip will suit better and she should be a big player.

5/2

7

(1)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:50 Tramore

Seo Linn

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: P Twomey

Smart form in bumpers, winning Listed event at Cheltenham in November before landing the mares' Aintree Grade 2 and it was a big run in defeat at the Punchestown festival; two Flat runs a bit underwhelming, not strong at the finish at both Down Royal and over this trip at Fairyhouse last month; worth another chance and this sharp 1m4f could suit.

13/8

4th

7

(8)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 200y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Seo Linn

10st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: P Twomey

Smart form in bumpers, winning Listed event at Cheltenham in November before landing the mares' Aintree Grade 2 and it was a big run in defeat at the Punchestown festival; looked in need of a step up in trip when beaten half a length in a Down Royal maiden (10.5f, good); should do better with slow ground likely to help bring her stamina into play.

5/2

25/1

  • Place: £8.00

Form: 2

Last run: 103 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Belied her 80-1 odds with a close second behind odds-on shot at Thurles (good) in sole start for Denis Leahy; the betting may help to gauge whether she's likely to improve on that effort.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 1

14:55 Aintree

La Conquiere

11st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Jamie Snowden

Has been campaigned exclusively against her own sex; form dipped at the Cheltenham Festival but may well rebound, with her record solid and progressive otherwise; close second in Grade 2 races at this meeting last year (bumper) and Ascot in January; admittedly faces a stiffer task in this first attempt against males.

20/1

14th

13

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

La Conquiere

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Had some of these behind when runner-up in the Grade 2 bumper for mares at Aintree last April; has taken her form to a higher level over hurdles, impressing in a Listed race at Newbury and not disgraced in defeat behind a talented older mare in a messy Grade 2 at Ascot (again on soft; has won on good); her form is roughly on a par with what You Wear It Well brought here when successful for the same yard three years ago; each-way claims.

16/1

2nd

3

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 157y

Class 1

13:40 Ascot

La Conquiere

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Fine second in Grade 2 bumper at last season's Grand National meeting and has made a seamless transition to hurdling, winning at Uttoxeter (2m, good) and Newbury (2m, soft); up in grade and taking on vastly more experienced rivals today, but she has plenty of class and may well be up to it.

6/4

14/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 3211 D

Last run: 76 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Improving mare whose rules record is 3211, most recently holding on from unlucky Charisma Cat in a Market Rasen Listed event (good to soft) that produced the winners of this prize in 2023 and 2024; not certain to confirm placings with that rival but is still a notable player on form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

8

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Fairyhouse

Kingston Queen

11st 5lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Two hurdle wins have been at 2m3f, notably Warwick Grade 2 defeat of subsequent Ryanair Mares winner White Noise; keen in first-time cheekpieces in Ryanair and didn't get home when eighth of 22 behind same rival; headgear left off.

25/1

8th

12

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Kingston Queen

11st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Won two bumpers and was third in the Grade 2 for mares at the Grand National meeting; her only defeat over hurdles came in a race won by Old Park Star and she was a game winner of a Grade 2 at Warwick last time, beating White Noise (2m3f, heavy; fine on good to soft); has a likeable attitude but that takes you only so far; cheekpieces are turned to; others preferred.

22/1

1st

7

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Warwick

Kingston Queen

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: David Pipe

Listed bumper winner who was placed in Grade 2 bumper at last season's Aintree festival; far too good for recent Grade 2 winner Kripticjim when scoring by 7l on seasonal/hurdle debut at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) in November and probably paid a price for trying to match strides with very exciting Old Park Star when well-held third at Cheltenham (2m1f, good to soft) in December; back up in trip here; leading contender.

5/2

Form: 1 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Overcame some trouble to win with something to spare at Doncaster (good); however, needs major progress as she's well down the pack on bare figures in this markedly deeper contest.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

14th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

16:50 Newton Abbot

Queen Kate

11st 9lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Overcame interference to make winning debut at Doncaster (good) in March and outran 50-1 odds when commendable fourth of 20 in Grade 2 contest at Aintree festival in April (good to soft); sets an abnormally high standard for a summer bumper at Newton Abbot.

1/4

4th

14

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 209y

Class 1

17:15 Aintree

Queen Kate

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Overcame some trouble to win with something to spare at Doncaster (good); however, needs major progress as she's well down the pack on bare figures in this markedly deeper contest.

33/1

4th

14

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 209y

Class 1

17:15 Aintree

Queen Kate

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Overcame some trouble to win with something to spare at Doncaster (good); however, needs major progress as she's well down the pack on bare figures in this markedly deeper contest.

33/1

Form: 2

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Promising second at Huntingdon (good to soft) and could well go one better at the right level; however, she appears to be flying too high in this grade, judged on the bare figures.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

18

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 209y

Class 1

17:15 Aintree

St Jessica

11st 2lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: B F Brookhouse

Promising second at Huntingdon (good to soft) and could well go one better at the right level; however, she appears to be flying too high in this grade, judged on the bare figures.

25/1

Form: 231 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Finished just over 5l behind Seo Linn at Cheltenham (second start) but looks set for an interesting rematch with that opponent, having subsequently opened her account at Warwick (soft) where she collared stablemate Highland Haven in the final stride; could well build on that win.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

17:15 Fontwell

Strong Run

11st 9lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Did well in bumpers and came good at the second attempt over hurdles at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) in December; bettered that form when second at Wincanton (2m5f, heavy) in January; unable to make an impact in the EBF mares' final (handicap) at Newbury last month but bold show looks assured back in a novice.

6/5

6th

6

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 1

15:00 Newbury

Strong Run

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Did well in bumpers and going the right way over hurdles, on last two starts winning at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) and second at Wincanton (2m5f, heavy); needs further progress in this good race for handicap debut.

5/1

Form: 2

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Irish mare who failed to justify favouritism in two points; belied her 33-1 odds with close second at Leopardstown (yielding) on the switch to rules but seems inferior to her compatriot Seo Linn.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

9

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Fairyhouse

Oldschool Outlaw

11st 5lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gordon Elliott

Progressed really well since joining the Elliott yard this term, winning Navan Listed bumper and first two attempts hurdling, notably 9l defeat of Place De La Nation in 2m3f Grade 3 mares' novice here; better again in Grade 2 Ryanair Mares' Novice at Cheltenham, staying on second of 22 with several of these behind, notably Place De La Nation and Charme De Faust; return to this longer trip to suit.

15/8

2nd

15

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Oldschool Outlaw

11st 4lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gordon Elliott

Behind some of these in Aintree bumper last April but has left that form behind since joining Gordon Elliott; as was also the case with Bambino Fever, it was her debut over hurdles when narrowly repelling that mare at Naas, and she followed up with a super-stylish display in adding a Grade 3 at Fairyhouse (2m2f); this hasn't been a lucky race for Gordon Elliott but this mare's star is on the rise and her claims are crystal clear, so long as she doesn't need the soft or heavy ground on which her improvement has come.

4/1

1st

6

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 85y

14:25 Fairyhouse

Oldschool Outlaw

10st 10lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gordon Elliott

Promise in point-to-points and bumpers for Garry Caldwell; back from a 227 day absence with an impressive Listed mares' bumper win on debut for this yard at Navan (2m, heavy) in November and backed that up at same venue following month by beating hotpot Bambino Fever in 2m mares maiden hurdle, finding plenty from last (pair clear); longer trip should suit and could be the one to beat.

10/11

OUR TIP

Form: 21 D

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
No match for the winner at Wetherby then probably didn't need to improve at Newcastle (AW) where the manner of her success was far from spectacular; doesn't look Graded material.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

2nd Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:45 Southwell

Amelias Star

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Bumper scorer; ran respectably behind the market leader at Huntingdon (2m, good) on hurdles debut; failed to beat a rival in Listed grade since (2m3f) but has a more realistic chance back down in class.

5/1

8th

1

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 209y

Class 1

17:15 Aintree

Amelias Star

11st 2lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

No match for the winner at Wetherby then probably didn't need to improve at Newcastle (AW) where the manner of her success was far from spectacular; doesn't look Graded material.

40/1

8th

1

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 209y

Class 1

17:15 Aintree

Amelias Star

11st 2lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

No match for the winner at Wetherby then probably didn't need to improve at Newcastle (AW) where the manner of her success was far from spectacular; doesn't look Graded material.

40/1

Form: 11

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner who was bought by current connections for £130,000 at the Goffs Aintree Sale a year ago; has justified favouritism in both rules attempts, latest stylishly at Ascot (good); this unbeaten mare looks potentially smart and commands respect.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Fairyhouse

Jackie Hobbs

11st 5lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Dual bumper winner; 2-4 over hurdles and much the best effort on latest in Grade 2 Ryanair Mares' Novice at Cheltenham when staying on fifth; bit to find with several of these on that run however.

12/1

5th

11

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Jackie Hobbs

11st 4lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Point and dual bumper winner; consistent without being strikingly progressive in going 2-3 over hurdles and the form of her latest win at Warwick (2m3f, good to soft) is no shining advertisement for her prospects.

66/1

1st

2

23rd Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

13:35 Warwick

Jackie Hobbs

11st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Harry Derham

Point and dual bumper winner; too good for a subsequent Listed winner when scoring on seasonal/hurdle debut at Newbury (2m, good to soft) in November and not discredited when close fourth in Haydock Listed race (2m3f, good to soft) last month; in calmer waters here and an obvious contender.

11/10

Form: 14 D

Last run: 76 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Both starts on good to soft; beat the consistent Roses All The Way at Carlisle; finished behind Kingston Queen and Charisma Cat at Market Rasen but ran well and may do better still.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 1

15:00 Newbury

Getawhisky

11st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Marked improvement to win at Windsor in January in her third hurdle race; came from off the pace when fourth of nine at Market Rasen (again 2m, soft) and never got to grips with today's rivals Charisma Cat and Watamu, a result which leaves her with something to find but this is a different trip and her trainer is a dab hand at big handicap wins.

3/1

4th

2

17th Feb 2026

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:00 Market Rasen

Getawhisky

11st 9lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Bumper winner who showed significant improvement when getting off the mark over hurdles at Windsor (2m) last month on her first time on soft ground; there should be more to come now that she has got her head in front.

4/1

1st

3

18th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

12:20 Windsor

Getawhisky

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Looked promising in bumpers last season (made the frame in a Listed race); just a respectable fourth on hurdle debut at Worcester (2m, good) in October but, under a much more positive ride, had the short-odds favourite out of his comfort zone before falling three out at Ascot (1m7f, good) in November; could still have significant potential.

5/4

11/2

Form: 1121 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
All starts on good to soft ground; should be unbeaten as she looked unlucky (behind Kingston Queen) in a Market Rasen Listed event that threw up the winners of this contest in 2023 and 2024; gained compensation in same grade at Sandown, ridden out and taking record to 3-4; trainer has landed this prize three times; strong credentials.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

12

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Aintree

Charisma Cat

11st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Listed bumper winner who built upon previous promise over hurdles when sent up in trip for her handicap debut and winning that 15-runner mares' novice handicap at Newbury in good style; has the 7lb mares' allowance but she still needs to find something extra and can make the odd mistake.

9/1

1st

1

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 1

15:00 Newbury

Charisma Cat

11st 12lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

3-5 in bumpers, including a Sandown Listed win on good to soft; won at Chepstow (2m, soft) on third attempt over hurdles and runner-up in the other three; cheekpieces latest (ran creditably); has top weight on this handicap debut but going beyond 2m1f for first time could prove just the ticket.

13/2

2nd

1

17th Feb 2026

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:00 Market Rasen

Charisma Cat

11st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

3-5 in bumpers last season, including a win at Listed level; she got off the mark at the third attempt over hurdles at Chepstow (2m, soft) three weeks ago; first-time cheekpieces go on and she still needs to brush up her jumping in order to progress but should run well.

7/2

Form: 21 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Both outings on good to soft; proved no match for Kingston Queen at Sedgefield then probably didn't need to improve in justifying favouritism at Market Rasen; this is a harder task.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

14:40 Perth

La Zoubida

11st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

Bumper and dual hurdles winner; penalties have been finding her out so handicaps now look a better option, but with her unraced beyond 2m5f there are some stamina doubts over this far.

9/1

3rd

1

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

14:50 Ayr

La Zoubida

11st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

Bumper and dual hurdles winner who ran below market expectations in her Listed attempt; bounced back with a creditable effort, conceding 12lb to the winner, at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft); leading player, despite again carrying a big penalty.

6/4

2nd

1

25th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

14:10 Sedgefield

La Zoubida

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

Record of 1-3 in bumpers and 2-3 over hurdles; ran a long way below market expectations (third favourite) in Listed grade at Haydock most recently but warrants respect, even with a big penalty, back down in grade; gained one of her wins over C&D (soft).

11/8

Form: 223

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Proving consistent and ran well in Listed grade at Huntingdon on penultimate start; however, looks held by Getawhisky, Strong Run and Highland Haven on Carlisle/Warwick form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

31st Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

15:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Roses All The Way

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Listed form in bumpers and over hurdles; didn't have to improve to win at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft; odds-on) and came up short under a penalty at Ayr (first-time cheekpieces); should give her running and entitled to be involved.

15/8

2nd

2

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

14:50 Ayr

Roses All The Way

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Has Listed form in bumpers and over hurdles; probably didn't show improvement in justifying favouritism in weak maiden at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) last time but may build on that win; respected, assuming she takes to first-time headgear.

11/4

1st

3

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

14:20 Musselburgh

Roses All The Way

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Distant fourth at Uttoxeter when back down in class last time; otherwise holds leading claims on the pick of her bare figures, including at Listed level, in bumpers and over hurdles.

13/8

Form: 1 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Bred to do well in bumpers and duly created a favourable impression at Warwick (soft) where she galloped on strongly for a 7l win; smart prospect who represents last year's winning yard; interesting contender.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 1

15:00 Newbury

Bettys Daisy

11st 11lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Tongue tied and made most when clearcut winner at Ludlow (2m5f) and excellent second of 16 at Warwick (2m3f, again good to soft); fluffing the final flight relinquished the initiative last time (Edith Pelham third, Shotgun Shirley fourth) and she's open to further progress on this handicap debut.

12/1

2nd

1

23rd Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

13:35 Warwick

Bettys Daisy

11st 12lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Won soft-ground course bumper in good style last February and bounced back from disappointing seasonal/hurdle debut with clearcut success at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) last month; meets a tough opponent here but has more to offer.

7/1

Form: 61 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Justified market support at Hereford (good) but didn't do it in the style of a Graded mare and needs significant further progress to follow up that success.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

14:37 Ludlow

Celestron Star

11st 7lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Jumped stickily and hung left on June's hurdling debut, but back on track with a facile Worcester win latest (2m, good), over 7l ahead of La Lolita eased down; no shortage of encouragement for longer trips in pedigree (half-sister won three 2m4f-3m hurdles for these connections).

4/7

3

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Worcester

Celestron Star

11st 4lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Dual good-ground bumper winner, latterly at Hexham in May; lacked fluency and was very disappointing when switched to hurdling in early June but it won't be a surprise if she fares considerably better here.

4/1

2

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 4

13:40 Market Rasen

Celestron Star

11st 4lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Outclassed in a Grade 2 at Aintree in April but won her two bumpers either side of that, last time making all at Hexham; obvious claims on hurdling debut.

5/2

Form: 1 D

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Travelled smoothly into contention and stylishly justified favouritism at Newcastle (AW) for a promising debut; now goes in tongue-tie; plenty to find on bare ratings but brings potential.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16th

3

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 209y

Class 1

17:15 Aintree

Blue Betty

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Fergal O’Brien

Travelled smoothly into contention and stylishly justified favouritism at Newcastle (AW) for a promising debut; now goes in tongue-tie; plenty to find on bare ratings but brings potential.

8/1

16th

3

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 209y

Class 1

17:15 Aintree

Blue Betty

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Fergal O’Brien

Travelled smoothly into contention and stylishly justified favouritism at Newcastle (AW) for a promising debut; now goes in tongue-tie; plenty to find on bare ratings but brings potential.

8/1

1st

2

28th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

13:20 Newcastle

Blue Betty

11st 4lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Fergal O’Brien

£90,000 2yo; second foal; dam unplaced in bumpers, half-sister to three winners notably Bitofapauzzle (useful bumper and 2m3f-2m7f hurdle/chase); trainer does very well in mares' bumpers; could play leading role on debut.

5/4

Form: 163

Last run: 116 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won easily at Southwell (good) early in season but has since finished behind Seo Linn, Strong Run and Roses All The Way in Listed events at Cheltenham/Huntingdon; limitations exposed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

21th

18

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

St Irene

11st 4lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Nick Scholfield

Limited appeal on bumper exploits but those were for a different yard and she's looked highly progressive over hurdles in the West Country, the latest win in a Listed race; has earned herself a crack at this but she'll need a career best by some almighty margin to be in the shake-up.

66/1

17th

17

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 209y

Class 1

17:15 Aintree

St Irene

11st 2lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

Won easily at Southwell (good) early in season but has since finished behind Seo Linn, Strong Run and Roses All The Way in Listed events at Cheltenham/Huntingdon; limitations exposed.

40/1

Form: 162

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced mare who ran well under a penalty at Warwick (soft) most recently, collared in the final stride by stablemate Strong Run; gets 4lb pull with that rival and brings a respectable rating.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

31st Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

15:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Highland Haven

11st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Best form has been in bumpers, the pick on soft ground when ahead of Roses All The Way; beaten about 6l in two novice hurdles so her turn will come; respected.

7/2

5

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Worcester

Highland Haven

11st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

First and second in two of her four bumpers, finishing behind Getawhisky in the last at Aintree; came up about 7l short when a shade of odds-on for hurdling debut at Newton Abbot; should be all the sharper for that run.

8/1

4th

3

19th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

15:13 Newton Abbot

Highland Haven

11st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Readily won Ffos Las bumper (good to soft) on debut last November and bettered that form when close second in Class 2 race at Warwick (soft) in February; well beaten in Aintree festival Grade 2 in April but in much calmer waters for this hurdle debut and commands respect.

11/4

Form: 842

Last run: 70 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Form figures of 842 reflect that she's heading in the right direction, clear second at Huntingdon (soft) most recently; however, she looks a long way short of this standard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

10th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

14:52 Ludlow

Slack Alice

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Maiden under both codes; seemed to appreciate the return to good ground here 18 days ago (2m5f) and having the visor back on was no bad thing; needs a bit more off the same mark but hard to dismiss.

5/1

3rd

4

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:00 Ludlow

Slack Alice

11st 5lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

14-race maiden on Flat and over jumps; well beaten back over hurdles in her last three starts including in a handicap at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago; still unexposed in this sphere but she needs a transformation back on good ground; visor reapplied.

20/1

8th

3

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle

Slack Alice

11st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

13-race maiden Flat and jumps; well beaten on her three starts over hurdles this season but this drier ground will suit and should fare better.

14/1

Form: 14 CD BF

Last run: 116 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Promising debut in C&D contest (good) in October, beating a useful rival; unplaced favourite on soft going at Huntingdon (Listed) since; may progress returned to Aintree and forecast better ground.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

7

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

14:07 Wincanton

Kapability

11st 0lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

Mostly fairly highly tried following autumn 2024's Aintree bumper debut win (2m1f, good), but didn't benefit from the drop back to this company at Kempton latest; tongue tie debuted there swapped for a hood.

25/1

9th

8

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:52 Kempton

Kapability

11st 4lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

Won Aintree bumper (good) in 2024; faded on hurdle debut in a strong Newbury race (2m, good to soft; about 13l behind Sheezer Dancer) in November but had wind surgery since and now tongue tied; has potential if coping with soft ground.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £66.80
Straight Forecast £56.16
Tricast £518.79
Trifecta £669.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jackie Hobbs

TOPSPEED:

Strong Run

Telegraph:

Seo Linn

The Star:

Blue Betty

RP RATINGS:

Charisma Cat

POSTDATA:

Strong Run

WEST COUNTRY:

Strong Run

D Express:

Strong Run

The Guardian:

Seo Linn

LAMBOURN:

Jackie Hobbs

The Times:

Jackie Hobbs

Daily Mail:

Jackie Hobbs

Daily Mirror:

Jackie Hobbs

The Sun:

Jackie Hobbs

Daily Record:

Jackie Hobbs