April 11 / 18.25 Sedgefield

18.25

Good

Bet #10 Get #10 At betvickers.com Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 3f 188y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Bet #10 Get #10 At betvickers.com Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 56-0P4 C

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m1f juvenile event here (2m1f, soft) in December 2023 when with Nigel Hawke; mixed form since but quite a promising run when fourth at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) on stable debut in February; seems to stay 2m4f and interesting back after a wind op on a career-low mark with cheekpieces tried.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:15 Kelso

Feach Amach

11st 1lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Won three times last spring (2m4f/2m5f, good/good to soft; including C&D) and followed a break by returning to winning ways with a career best at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) a fortnight ago, albeit with half the hurdles omitted; could still have more to offer and she's respected up 4lb.

7/2

1st

2

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

17:00 Musselburgh

Feach Amach

10st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Won three times last spring (2m4f/2m5f, good/good to soft); ran okay when fourth of seven over C&D (good to soft) in November when last seen (lost a shoe); each-way claims if fully tuned up after a break.

5/1

4

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Feach Amach

11st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: Adam Nicol

Made excellent progress when fitted with cheekpieces in the spring, and the second of her three wins was gained over C&D; further improvement is possible if she's fully tuned up after five-month break.

9/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 587-73

Last run: 65 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Modest on the Flat, but one of her best runs was on fast ground; fair third in a similar race here last time (2m1f, good to soft) and could go well over this new trip.
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3rd

6

(2)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:35 Catterick

Lillistar

8st 11lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Over 6l behind Zephlyn over C&D last May; some fair form since (won over 2m at Wolverhampton in October) but not quite at her best back on turf last twice (over 2m5f and 1m4f); place chance.

8/1

5th

5

(5)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

20:22 Pontefract

Lillistar

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Not at her best over hurdles or here (extended 2m5f) last month; drop in trip can help but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

6th

9

(10)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 139y

Class 6

16:32 Pontefract

Lillistar

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Below her best over hurdles 16 days ago but runner-up on the Flat at Newcastle (2m, AW) last month; consistent in this code last August-October and she's shaped as though this test of stamina could suit; on the shortlist.

11/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 432235 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a Catterick handicap (2m3f, good) and mares' novice here in January (2m4f, soft); put up 13lb for that second run and has struggled since; on a better mark now but a bit to prove.
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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: 3626FP

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden over hurdles; fair second at Catterick in January when with Dan Skelton but not shown much since; bit to prove.
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7

20th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell

Far Away West

11st 3lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Hugh Burns

0-18 over hurdles but seemingly back in decent form on last two appearances; in contention for second before last-flight fall at Kelso (2m5f, good) a fortnight ago and has possibilities if that experience has not dented her confidence.

11/2

7

20th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell

Far Away West

11st 3lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Hugh Burns

0-18 over hurdles but seemingly back in decent form on last two appearances; in contention for second before last-flight fall at Kelso (2m5f, good) a fortnight ago and has possibilities if that experience has not dented her confidence.

11/2

10

7th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:25 Kelso

Far Away West

10st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Hugh Burns

Maiden; ex-Dan Skelton; best run for this yard when fair seventh in a mares' novice handicap over 2m5f here last time (good); more needed.

20/1

Form: 27621P

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won mares' handicap at Fakenham in March (2m1f, good to soft); never travelled when pulled up at Uttoxeter last time; up in trip with cheekpieces replacing a hood.
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5th

6

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

18:10 Huntingdon

Remarkable Flight

10st 11lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Low-grade mares' handicap winner at Fakenham in March (2m, good to soft) off 3lb lower but she hasn't kicked on from that in four runs since, although her latest fourth at Market Rasen (2m, good) 11 days ago was a step back in the right direction.

7/1

5th

6

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

18:10 Huntingdon

Remarkable Flight

10st 11lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Low-grade mares' handicap winner at Fakenham in March (2m, good to soft) off 3lb lower but she hasn't kicked on from that in four runs since, although her latest fourth at Market Rasen (2m, good) 11 days ago was a step back in the right direction.

7/1

4th

3

9th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

14:10 Market Rasen

Remarkable Flight

11st 6lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

led, slowed dramatically then joined 4th, headed and outpaced before 2 out, not fluent last, no chance but rallied and kept on run-in

10/1

Form: 153338

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won at Cartmel in August on stable debut (2m1f, heavy); rather disappointing since and was beaten a long way when stepped up to 2m3f on second handicap start at Huntingdon last time (good to soft; first run for 72 days); may do better with first-time cheekpieces.
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6th

5

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

18:10 Huntingdon

Malinka

10st 12lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Won at Cartmel on stable debut in August but has failed to match that level since and her latest effort back from a break was underwhelming; visor now goes on and she's down in the weights but she has a bit to prove at present.

10/1

6th

5

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

18:10 Huntingdon

Malinka

10st 12lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Won at Cartmel on stable debut in August but has failed to match that level since and her latest effort back from a break was underwhelming; visor now goes on and she's down in the weights but she has a bit to prove at present.

10/1

6th

7

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

18:25 Sedgefield

Malinka

10st 10lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Won at Cartmel in August on stable debut (2m1f, heavy); rather disappointing since and was beaten a long way when stepped up to 2m3f on second handicap start at Huntingdon last time (good to soft; first run for 72 days); may do better with first-time cheekpieces.

8/1

Form: 85676P D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won four on the trot at up to 2m7f in 2023 (good/good to soft); hasn't won since and basically out of form, but is on a very good mark.
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4th

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

19:00 Market Rasen

Lone Star

11st 13lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Capitalised upon some considerable help from the handicapper when winning over C&D (good) just under a year ago and returns here after a decent effort at Kelso this month, but she's nothing like the force of old and has become inconsistent.

9/2

5th

5

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Lone Star

11st 11lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Last win came off a 5lb lower mark at Market Rasen in June last year (2m4f, good); not at her best last time but has a chance on her previous run when third at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft).

9/1

10th

4

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:07 Newcastle

Lone Star

11st 11lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Scored at Market Rasen (on good ground) last June and she returned from a seven-month absence with a very good third of nine over C&D 11 days ago; this C&D winner can go very well off an unchanged mark.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3P6P76

Last run: 17 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Only win over hurdles came at Chepstow in January last year (2m, heavy); good third over this C&D in October (good to soft); mainly disappointing since but now 8lb lower.
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9

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:30 Kelso

Chosen Hero

10st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Sole success over hurdles came in January 2024 when trained by Archie Watson; she has offered little in three runs for current yard and it's easy to look elsewhere.

50/1

13

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:11 Hexham

Chosen Hero

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

On a long losing sequence and offered little in two runs for her new handler, pulled up in 2m4f handicap at Leicester in January; now tongue tied first time; easy to look elsewhere.

33/1

5

20th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

16:02 Leicester

Chosen Hero

11st 7lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Left Archie Watson after string of disappointing runs last season and dropped out very tamely on last month's stable debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft); needs to turn a corner.

25/1

Form: 472112 C BF

Last run: 140 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
In good form when last seen out in November with two wins, the first in a 2m1f handicap here (good) and two seconds, latest in a 2m3f handicap chase at Catterick (good; four ran); back after a break on a career-high mark (8lb higher than for last win) but not out of it.
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6

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:48 Cartmel

Suitably Surprised

11st 0lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

Creditable second of 15 at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) just under a year ago but not seen again until a heavy defeat in December, and absent for 160 days since; considered only if lively in betting.

12/1

11

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:05 Hexham

Suitably Surprised

10st 12lb

J: Mr James King

T: Sam England

Came good with two wins in November (2m1f/1m7f); returned from break with two low-key runs this spring but remains unexposed over 2m4f and James King is an interesting jockey booking.

14/1

5th

6

13th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

19:10 Sedgefield

Suitably Surprised

10st 12lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

towards rear throughout

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £24.20
Straight Forecast £22.94
Tricast £69.07
Trifecta £91.40

Selections

Telegraph:

Suitably Surprised

SPOTLIGHT:

Feach Amach

RP RATINGS:

Vanilla Dancer

Daily Mirror:

Lillistar

POSTDATA:

Chosen Hero

The Times:

Vanilla Dancer

Daily Mail:

Suitably Surprised

The Star:

Suitably Surprised

Daily Record:

Suitably Surprised

The Guardian:

Feach Amach

D Express:

Feach Amach