April 17 / 14.45 Cheltenham

14.45

Good

Catesby Estates Mares’ Challenger Series Final Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £26015
  • 2m 4f 56y
  • Class 2
  • 16 runners
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Catesby Estates Mares’ Challenger Series Final Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 463251 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Had a few of today's rivals behind when winning at Chepstow (2m3f, good) last month and is now 3-14 over hurdles; may find others better handicapper here but ought to give another good account.
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6th

4

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 2

15:30 Warwick

Greyval

11st 5lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won this race last year (at Cheltenham) off today's mark; turned her back on chasing this winter and ran quite well over 3m at Kempton before finding soft ground too testing at Ludlow; plenty looks in her favour this time with cheekpieces added.

12/1

5th

1

4th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

15:33 Ludlow

Greyval

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Returned to hurdling with respectable sixth at Kempton (3m, good) just after Christmas and is now only 2lb higher than when winning valuable final of this series at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) last April but the ground here will probably be slower than she prefers.

14/1

2nd

3

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 3

13:48 Huntingdon

Greyval

10st 12lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Career-best form to end last season, winning at Chepstow before collecting a mares' final at Cheltenham (both about 2m4f on good); ran respectably on return to hurdling three weeks ago but she was below form in February on her only attempt over this far; chase debut.

11/2

14/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 113201 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Began handicap career with three good-ground wins last spring (2m1f-2m5f) and added to tally in three-runner Wincanton race (3m, good) in March, after a break; has a lot more on her plate here but is not yet fully exposed.
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8th

5

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 2

15:27 Plumpton

Bethpage

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Emma Lavelle

Fairly useful mare who has Listed form but was never going well en route to a modest third at Ascot (2m5f) when back from a layoff last time; will need to travel better in this competitive affair.

20/1

3rd

2

29th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 146y

Class 3

17:25 Ascot

Bethpage

11st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Emma Lavelle

Progressive last spring, including 3m/3m2f wins, and good second in Kempton Listed race (2m5f) in November; nearly always races on officially good ground nowadays, so good to soft may excuse a heavy defeat in December when last seen; needs to resume her progress, though, given the career-high mark.

6/1

1st

5

31st May 2025

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 3

19:30 Stratford

Bethpage

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Emma Lavelle

Returned from wind op with small-field 3m win in March and bettered that form when close second on both outings last month (2m4f/2m7f, also on good ground); major player if this new trip suits.

9/4

12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 15854P CD

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Made all in this race a year ago (good ground) and took form to another new level when following up at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) in October; needs to better her recent efforts but is back on a workable mark and might be aided by first-time cheekpieces.
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5

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 2

15:30 Warwick

Pretending

11st 4lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Third to Greyval 12 months ago off the same mark; hadn't been at her best this season but came good at Market Rasen (2m4f, soft) and clearly capable of having some say in the outcome.

6/1

1st

6

17th Feb 2026

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

15:02 Market Rasen

Pretending

11st 8lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Exposed mare who hasn't been quite at her best this season, but is on a good mark (3lb lower than for last win); has an each-way chance.

14/1

4th

5

26th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 3

14:50 Plumpton

Pretending

11st 3lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Rather hit and miss since her last win (2m4f, good to soft) in October 2024 and she was pulled up at Fakenham eight days ago; back on her last winning mark but has a bit to prove at present.

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 215122 D BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
2-6 over hurdles; ran big race behind Greyval at Chepstow (2m3f, good) last month and might be seen to better effect if, as expected, there is more emphasis on stamina here; unexposed on good ground; good chance.
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3

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

18:40 Cartmel

Shantwopointfive

11st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Won C&D maiden a year ago and made good progress in handicaps towards end of last season; creditable fourth of 16 in valuable mares' series final at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) last month and commands respect here.

9/4

3

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

18:40 Cartmel

Shantwopointfive

11st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Won C&D maiden a year ago and made good progress in handicaps towards end of last season; creditable fourth of 16 in valuable mares' series final at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) last month and commands respect here.

9/4

4th

9

17th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

14:45 Cheltenham

Shantwopointfive

10st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

in touch with leaders

8/1

Form: 1-2341 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Disappointed when favourite for handicap debut in February (2m) and was not particularly impressive when short-odds winner of modest Chepstow maiden (2m3f, good) last month; will need to up her game in this competitive race but, as an unexposed mare from a top stable, she's impossible to discount; sports first-time cheekpieces.
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3

3rd Jun 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

16:00 Newton Abbot

Jena DOudairies

11st 8lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Won in first-time blinkers (retained since) at Taunton (3m, good) in April and had 9l to spare when following up at Stratford (3m2f, good to firm); also effective on soft/good to soft; climbing the weights but leading claims nevertheless.

6/5

1st

4

17th May 2026

Good To Firm

3m 2f 83y

Class 4

15:35 Stratford

Jena DOudairies

11st 5lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Led close home to score in first-time blinkers at Taunton (3m, good) last month and is now 2-11 over hurdles; not always one to rely upon heavily but remains well handicapped on older form and unexposed as a stayer.

10/11

1st

2

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

17:30 Taunton

Jena DOudairies

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Down the weights but lack of impact in six handicaps (two over this sort of trip) prevents any confidence in her taking advantage; has worn tongue-tie and cheekpieces in recent starts, which are now replaced with blinkers.

9/1

Form: /372-6 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Behind four of today's rivals when sixth of seven at Chepstow (2m3f, good) last month but was only beaten about 10l, and that was her first start since summer 2023; well handicapped on old form and has possibilities if that recent outing brought her on.
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5

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 2

14:45 Chepstow

Ile De Jersey

11st 7lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Looked a hard ride when runner-up on her return to fences at Cartmel (2m5f, good) but travelled better when winning comfortably on the step up to 3m1f at Warwick (good; 5lb lower); unexposed as a stayer.

4/1

4

23rd Sep 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 3

16:30 Warwick

Ile De Jersey

11st 1lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Useful hurdler/chaser when on song; returned to fences at Cartmel (2m5f, good) and did well to go down narrowly as she never moved with any purpose in that race; the ability is there to threaten again off her current mark; unraced over quite this far but it's worth a go.

7/2

2nd

4

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

16:43 Cartmel

Ile De Jersey

11st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Won narrowly over hurdles at Aintree (2m4f, good; 7lb lower) and followed up back chasing at Worcester when left clear two out; wouldn't have been helped by so many flights being omitted when third of eight on return to hurdling last time; in good form.

13/2

Form: -17P75 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won 17-runner Chepstow handicap (2m3f, good to soft) on seasonal debut in October, form that has been very well advertised by the runner-up since, but she has not kicked on from that success; needs a boost from the first-time cheekpieces here.
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2nd

6

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 1

17:05 Market Rasen

Molto Bene

11st 4lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Launched chasing career with two wins in the autumn (2m4f/2m7f) and came second in two subsequent Listed races (hurdle/chase); lost out only narrowly to a next-time-out winner when back in a handicap at Leicester (2m4f, good to soft) last month and has a fighting chance here.

3/1

2nd

1

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 25y

Class 4

16:00 Leicester

Molto Bene

12st 2lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Won handicaps in the autumn on first two chase starts (2m4f/2m7f, good/good to soft) and runner-up in Listed races on both outings since, over hurdles at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) and fences at Newbury (2m7f, good to soft); leading claims back in handicap company.

10/11

Form: -36642 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 10st 5lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Ran well from the front when second at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) in February and remains well handicapped on older form but she's seemingly on the downgrade now and a few of her younger rivals appeal more here.
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8th

1

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:12 Ffos Las

Midnight Ginger

12st 0lb

J: Dillon Butler

T: Andrew J Martin

On a long losing run but she wasn't discredited on the back of wind surgery when fourth of six in 2m3f Warwick handicap 60 days ago; possibilities off a falling mark.

12/1

4th

3

20th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:05 Warwick

Midnight Ginger

11st 11lb

J: Dillon Butler

T: Andrew J Martin

Runner-up at Ludlow last February and now 8lb lower; however, this 10yo has struggled to get competitive since; has had wind surgery since last time, which needs to make a big difference.

14/1

Form: 814391 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 6lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Reportedly benefited from change of headgear when making all in first-time visor at Haydock (2m5f, good) last month and is now 7-32 over hurdles; 4lb rise might be enough to leave her vulnerable here, though.
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4th

2

8th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

15:15 Sedgefield

Could Be Trouble

11st 13lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Scored at Haydock (2m5f) in March and largely in good nick since, though she beat only one in 2m4f Worcester handicap hurdle 33 days ago; she's the sort to bounce back.

14/1

7

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Worcester

Could Be Trouble

11st 3lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

First-time visor and enjoyed a soft lead when winning at Haydock (2m5f, good) in March; bumped into one when second last time but that still completed a subsequent run of double-figure defeats.

9/1

Form: 125532 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Just 1-8 over hurdles but kept on well for second (no threat to winner) in valuable series final at Kelso (2m, good to soft) last month and is sure to be suited by today's move back up in trip; considered each-way.
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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

2nd

10

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

17:42 Hexham

Sunset Hill

10st 9lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Won a mares' novice at Kelso in December 2024 (2m5f, soft); back over hurdles after seven runs over fences, best form when third over C&D in November (good to soft); bit disappointing since.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6-3P64

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Well below best for Nicky Henderson this season and was no better than a respectable fourth on last month's stable debut at Chepstow (2m3f, good) but has slipped to a good mark and may yet revive for Dan Skelton.
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11th

2

17th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

14:45 Cheltenham

Pawapuri

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

in rear

10/1

11th

2

17th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

14:45 Cheltenham

Pawapuri

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

in rear

10/1

4th

1

16th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 3

15:37 Chepstow

Pawapuri

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Quite useful on the Flat and won a Listed hurdle two seasons ago for Nicky Henderson; hasn't been herself this season but was highly tried the last time and interesting to see what Dan Skelton can do with her.

8/1

Form: F81327 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Displayed improvement to win at Ludlow (2m5f, good) in October, after a break, and has remained in good form since but managed only seventh in last month's Grade 2 novices' handicap for mares at Newbury (2m4f, good) and is effectively 2lb higher from out of the weights here.
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8

8th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

16:08 Ludlow

Of Course You Can

10st 8lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Won this race readily by over 9l a year ago (good ground) and was placed over C&D on next two outings; returned from break with two down-the-field runs this summer (cheekpieces added last time) but is back on a good mark now and the return to this track is sure to suit.

11/2

12

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

14:10 Uttoxeter

Of Course You Can

10st 12lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

Always behind at Market Rasen last month, after a break; she's better than that but all her best form is on sharp right-handed tracks, and she probably doesn't want significant rain; sports new cheekpieces.

12/1

11th

10

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

19:28 Market Rasen

Of Course You Can

10st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Her only win was in a Ludlow mares' handicap in October last year (2m5f, good); fair run at Huntingdon last time (May) but likely to improve for this outing after 100-day break.

8/1

Form: 5417P1 D

Last run: 88 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
5-10 over hurdles since joining current stable last spring and posted career-best performance when too strong for subsequent winner Greyval at Fakenham (2m4f, good) in January; further progress is possible.
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4th

4

15th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Aintree

Mermaids Cave

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Won by 10l last week at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) in a race she also won the previous season, when beating Masked Dance on similar terms to today's; clear claims.

9/4

1st

3

7th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 4

14:45 Huntingdon

Mermaids Cave

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

7-27 over hurdles, including a good-ground C&D win; not firing on all cylinders since last autumn but wasn't beaten far when fifth of seven in refitted cheekpieces at Fakenham (2m4f, good) last month and continues to slip down the weights.

4/1

5th

2

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 4

14:15 Fakenham

Mermaids Cave

12st 1lb

J: Mr Cian Murphy

T: James Owen

7-23 over hurdles, including a good-ground C&D win; beaten favourite in plating company two starts and pulled up in a subsequent handicap, but has slipped to a very good mark and can't be ruled out.

11/2

Form: 911d36 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Slightly below form on latest outing but has generally done well this season, winning twice; now 1lb lower than when placed in Scottish County Hurdle at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) two starts ago and will be fine over today's trip; no surprise if she features.
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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

33/1

Form: -82633 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Gave good account when placed off today's mark at Doncaster (2m5f, good) last month but, after 21 hurdling starts, she looks exposed.
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8th

7

16th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Gilbertina

11st 3lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Nick Kent

Claims on March's Newcastle third (2m4f, good to soft), but cosmetically respectable form figures this year disguise one or two heavy defeats, this trip as much the issue as her jumping left at Fakenham latest.

12/1

4th

2

13th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 38y

Class 5

15:10 Fakenham

Gilbertina

11st 13lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Nick Kent

Slightly disappointing at Southwell 12 days ago and now 0-6 over fences but her close third at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) was a pretty good effort and she has possibilities here if stamina holds out on first venture beyond about 2m5f.

6/1

4th

6

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:00 Southwell

Gilbertina

11st 2lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Nick Kent

Yet to win over fences but has performed with credit when reaching the frame on her last two starts, latterly third of eight over 2m4f at Newcastle (good to soft) four weeks ago.

13/2

Form: -13930 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Produced good performance to win 14-runner Aintree handicap (2m4f, good) last May but has not hit the same heights since returning from a break in the autumn, and was particularly disappointing when last in action; others have less to prove.
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5th

2

15th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Aintree

Masked Dance

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Won this two years ago and was only a short-head away last year; higher in the weights now but had been in career best form until last run which was in a strong handicap; has to be feared.

7/1

6th

8

15th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 50y

Class 2

15:15 Haydock

Masked Dance

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Mel Rowley

Better than ever in her last three starts over 2m5f and 3m; highly likely to run another solid race but this is stronger than she's accustomed to.

12/1

2nd

1

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 3

14:42 Ludlow

Masked Dance

11st 13lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

In career-best form this season, winning from the front here (2m5f, good to soft) in December before clear second to Magical Maggie over that trip here (soft) three weeks ago; will be on the premises again if suited by today's extra distance.

4/1

Non-runners

Batwomen, Epinephrine, Springs A Girl, Sunday Soldier

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £56.60
Straight Forecast £51.55
Tricast £301.74
Trifecta £373.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Shantwopointfive

D Express:

Jena d'Oudairies

Daily Mirror:

Bethpage

WEST COUNTRY:

Springs A Girl

RP RATINGS:

Batwomen

Telegraph:

Pawapuri

Daily Mail:

Pretending

The Guardian:

Gilbertina

POSTDATA:

Midnight Ginger

TOPSPEED:

Could Be Trouble

Daily Record:

Jena d'Oudairies

LAMBOURN:

Shantwopointfive

The Times:

Shantwopointfive

The Star:

Bethpage