April 16 / 17.45 Ffos Las

17.45

Good

Adept GRP Cabinets Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5624.26
  • 2m 7f 191y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Adept GRP Cabinets Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: P/4-61 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 12st 1lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 10yo who came from off the pace to beat Gaye Legacy at Ludlow (3m, soft) in February, her second start after a long layoff, and is 3-6 over hurdles; still unexposed over this sort of trip and will be favoured by the forecast rain; likely contender.
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2nd

1

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:13 Ayr

Felicie Du Maquis

12st 1lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

11yo who hasn't been at her best over fences on her two runs this term; however, she reverts to hurdles after a wind op, off the same mark as for her hurdle win at Ffos Las (3m, soft) last April; not ruled out.

10/1

4th

2

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

15:52 Perth

Felicie Du Maquis

11st 12lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

towards rear

9/2

8/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 451125 CD

Last run: 66 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Ended 2024 with wins at Ascot (3m, good) and over C&D (heavy); weakened on run-in when fifth at Chepstow (2m7f, soft) in February and needs to kick on again to overcome current mark, but still enters calculations.
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5th

5

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 3

16:20 Wetherby

Jalisco Star

10st 11lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Laura Horsfall

In-form staying mare whose wins in December/February flanked second-place finishes; made the frame at Newbury most recently; may no longer be a step ahead of the assessor but still holds reasonably solid claims.

6/1

4th

7

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 3

16:43 Newbury

Jalisco Star

11st 3lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Laura Horsfall

2-4 since returned to hurdling in the autumn, the latter win gained in four-runner mares' race at Chepstow (2m7f, soft) a fortnight ago; evidently in very good nick but has quite a bit more on her plate here.

7/1

1st

3

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 3

15:10 Chepstow

Jalisco Star

11st 7lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Laura Horsfall

Couldn't get much going over fences but form figures of 122 since returned to hurdling at Class 4 level; up a grade here off a career-high mark, but this assured stayer has plenty in her favour otherwise.

11/4

Form: 441244

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Just 1-5 over hurdles but ran game race from the front before fading into fourth in valuable Grade 2 novices' handicap at Newbury (2m4f, good) last month; could take some catching if suited by this step up in trip.
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8th

11

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:20 Worcester

I Am The Moon

11st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Two hurdle wins, most recently in February, but she's been out of luck in three chase runs, including when a remote last of four at Uttoxeter (about 3m, good) in June; has it to prove for now.

12/1

4th

3

4th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

15:30 Uttoxeter

I Am The Moon

10st 13lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Failed to convince as a chaser in two attempts at last season; subsequently won over hurdles (2m3f, soft) but her form dipped afterwards; took step back in right direction when well-held second in four-runner hurdle last month (3m2f, good to firm) but needs another on this return to fences.

6/1

2nd

2

17th May 2026

Good To Firm

3m 2f 83y

Class 4

15:35 Stratford

I Am The Moon

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Seemingly back in good nick when winning readily at Doncaster (2m3f, soft) in February but ended last season with two lesser efforts (3m/2m7f) and has questions to answer again over this new trip.

4/1

Form: 132457 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 10lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Scored off this mark over fences at Ludlow (3m, good) in October and ran quite well when fourth in 2m5f hurdle there (good to soft) in February, but the addition of cheekpieces did not appear to help much two starts ago and she was again below par (without headgear) last month.
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4th

8

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

17:45 Ffos Las

Current Mood

10st 10lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Scored off this mark over fences at Ludlow (3m, good) in October and ran quite well when fourth in 2m5f hurdle there (good to soft) in February, but the addition of cheekpieces did not appear to help much two starts ago and she was again below par (without headgear) last month.

14/1

4th

8

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

17:45 Ffos Las

Current Mood

10st 10lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

prominent, briefly went second before 2 out, stayed on final 110yds

14/1

7th

8

16th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 3

15:37 Chepstow

Current Mood

10st 7lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Has only won over fences in the past year but she's a three-time hurdle winner who didn't run too badly at Ludlow two runs back on her latest run in this discipline.

8/1

Form: 1PP522 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two chases last month, the latter here (3m, good); still on a workable mark for this switch back to hurdling and has a big role to play if the ground is no slower than good to soft.
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4th

2

24th Mar 2026

Good

3m 1f 185y

Class 4

14:00 Southwell

Lilting Verse

11st 13lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Hasn't been at her best of late (behind Smurfette latest) but she has the form to feature off this mark and won't mind getting back on drier ground; stays this far; possible.

4/1

4th

3

2nd Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:45 Southwell

Lilting Verse

11st 11lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Solid record off current mark comprises a success at Huntingdon in 2024 and second-place finishes in this race last year and at Ffos Las in October; not ruled out.

13/2

7th

2

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 4

15:45 Chepstow

Lilting Verse

11st 13lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Gave good account when second on seasonal debut at Ffos Las (3m1f, soft) in October and remains on a workable mark but her latest run was disappointing and she'd arguably appeal more on better ground than is forecast.

10/1

Form: 1-2184

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 6yo who won Wincanton novice (2m5f, soft) in December and bounced back from disappointing handicap debut when fourth in Doncaster Listed race (3m, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) last month; probably still has potential; needs to be taken seriously.
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2nd

1

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

20:07 Chepstow

Star Walking

12st 2lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Harry Fry

Effectively a 0-135 mares' handicap she took in course record time at Kempton over Christmas (good); can throw in the odd poor effort and there's something to take on trust after she stopped early on latest start (made a noise) but she's in the mix if all is well with her.

2/1

7

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 100y

Class 1

13:00 Kelso

Star Walking

11st 0lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Harry Fry

Reappeared with good second to Rockola Vogue in Ascot handicap (2m7f, good) in November then went one better at Kempton (3m, good) in December; she needs another step forward now up in grade but things appear to have clicked for this lightly raced 7yo and she could be a contender.

10/1

6th

4

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

17:45 Ffos Las

Star Walking

11st 6lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Harry Fry

in touch with leaders, struggling before 2 out, soon weakened, tailed off

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 152-42 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner last season (2m7f/3m) and returned from ten-month break with two good efforts in February, latterly when second to Felicie Du Maquis at Ludlow (3m, soft); will probably be in the shake-up again.
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2

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

17:45 Ffos Las

Gaye Legacy

11st 11lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Tom Symonds

Dual hurdle winner last season (2m7f/3m) and returned from ten-month break with two good efforts in February, latterly when second to Felicie Du Maquis at Ludlow (3m, soft); will probably be in the shake-up again.

5/1

2

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

17:45 Ffos Las

Gaye Legacy

11st 11lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Tom Symonds

never going well, in touch with leaders, nudged along from 6th, weakened before 2 out, soon pulled up

5/1

2nd

2

27th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 3

15:45 Ludlow

Gaye Legacy

11st 13lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

Very solid campaign last season, winning twice (2m7f/3m, good to soft/soft), and she was a fair fourth in a tough handicap at Sandown (2m7f, heavy) on this month's belated reappearance; drops back down in grade today and could play a leading role.

7/2

Non-runners

Queens Venture

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £35.60
Straight Forecast £34.49
Tricast £193.52
Trifecta £180.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Gaye Legacy

The Guardian:

Lilting Verse

TOPSPEED:

Queens Venture

D Express:

Star Walking

RP RATINGS:

Felicie Du Maquis

SPOTLIGHT:

I Am The Moon

The Times:

Queens Venture

The Sun:

Star Walking

Telegraph:

Gaye Legacy

Daily Mirror:

Gaye Legacy

Daily Mail:

Lilting Verse

Daily Record:

Lilting Verse

The Star:

Felicie Du Maquis