17.30
Good To SoftChristian Williams Racing Supporting Childhood Cancer Mares’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4224.8
- 2m 0f 11y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
100/30 (Won)
- Win: £4.90
- Place: £1.60
Form: 1423-1 D
Last run: 156 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
20th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Progressive mare with three wins this season; respectable sixth in stronger company at Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft) last time, 4.5l behind Game Colours; better off at the weights with that rival and a bold bid for a fourth win of the campaign can be expected if she handles these more testing conditions. |
2/1 |
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1st 1 |
10th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
2-8 over hurdles; signed off in good form in the spring, making all at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good), but is 5lb higher now and may not enjoy such a favourable tactical scenario this time. |
100/30 |
|
1st 3 |
7th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
made all, faced challenge 2 out, ridden and wandered around but ran on well approaching last, went clear run-in, comfortably |
3/1 |
14/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 5513-4
Last run: 157 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
6yo who has been a major improver back over hurdles this season, winning three times (2m-2m5f, good-soft); having shot up the weights she again ran well when second of four at Chepstow (2m7f, soft) in February, but she needs to prove her current mark isn't beyond her; 1lb wrong today. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Would surely have completed a hat-trick had she not unseated at Fakenham last month and strolled home by a wide margin at Hereford (2m3f, soft) next time; however, she went up 14lb for winning that uncompetitive race and her improvement has come at shorter distances (unproven beyond 2m5f). |
7/2 |
|
1st 2 |
26th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Improved form back over hurdles in the autumn, winning in good style at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) and Ludlow (2m5f, good); looked set to complete the hat-trick at Fakenham (2m4f, good to soft) last Sunday but rider got unbalanced after the final flight and was unseated; turns out off same mark here and has leading claims if she can avoid any mishaps. |
2/5 |
11/2
- Place: £2.60
Form: 51642- D
Last run: 198 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
12th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Course winner in 2024 but she failed to take to fences last season and came in last of seven back in this sphere at Newton Abbot (2m) last month; others are much preferred. |
12/1 |
|
7th 4 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Close third over hurdles at Chepstow (2m, good) in October but she's not taken to fences this winter and has been pulled up in last two starts; bit to prove but she's on a dangerous mark back in this sphere and could be a big factor if she can revive; blinkers worn in last two starts are removed. |
8/1 |
13/2
Form: P45P-2 D
Last run: 158 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Won twice on good ground this spring (2m7f/2m4f) and last month's close second at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) was a career-best performance; likely contender again here. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
13th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Has returned from a short break in fine fettle and recorded back-to-back wins at Chepstow (2m7f, good) in April and Aintree (2m4f, good) last month; must have a good chance of landing the hat-trick here. |
3/1 |
|
1st 6 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Quickened up best off a slow pace to prevail in a small field at Chepstow (2m7f, good); unlikely that represented any improvement on previous best efforts but only went up 4lb. |
9/2 |
10/1
Form: 17235-
Last run: 240 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Won comfortably under Ned Fox at Leicester (1m7f, soft) in December and also ran well when fourth there (2m4f, soft) later that month; below that level on latest outing (2m5f), though, and current mark demands a career-best effort. |
6/1 |
|
4 |
23rd Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Unraced on fast ground and best form was her second on soft ground at Exeter in January (2m5f); however, ran okay after a break at Chepstow (2m, good) and returns to a better trip here. |
11/2 |
|
5th 10 |
10th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Came good with wide-margin success at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) in November and was placed twice on slow ground after the turn of the year (2m5f/2m4f); might find 2m a bit sharp on this first run since February, though. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 2P52-
Last run: 173 days
W: 11st 13lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 4f 139y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Has progressed well since having wind surgery in September, winning 2m4f handicaps at Ffos Las (soft) and Southwell (good to soft); creditable second to an odds-on shot in a novice at Ayr last time; each-way chance. |
9/1 |
7/2
Form: 4-2
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
20th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Few positives to take from her first three handicaps (2m-2m4f), the latest on first run since leaving Dan Skelton; had a wind operation. |
8/1 |
|
5th 3 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Showed some ability initially over hurdles but failed to cut any ice in her two handicaps (2m and near 2m4f, soft); same owners but she's now left Dan Skelton and tries tongue-tie and cheekpieces both for first time. |
25/1 |
|
5th 4 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 137y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Hasn't cut much ice in two starts since handicapping but this Skelton mare may still do better; market support should be noted. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 378-
Last run: 172 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
7th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Improved third to the progressive Jamaicaine in C&D handicap (good to soft) in December but not in anything like the same form at Warwick (2m3f again) since. |
9/1 |
|
7th 6 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Launched handicap career with two low-key 2m runs but her third behind a much improved mare at Hereford (2m3f, good to soft) last month was much better and she ought to cope if the ground is slower here; high on the list. |
11/2 |
|
8th 9 |
10th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Made fairly encouraging debut when third of six in C&D (heavy) junior hurdle in January; safely held on next two outings and needs significant improvement on this handicap debut but booking of Sean Bowen adds interest. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: /801-7
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 13 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won handicap debut at Bangor (2m3f, soft) last February 2025 but he's been well held in eight runs this season and latest was at Hereford last week; out of the weights again and he can only be watched. |
50/1 |
|
6th 8 |
16th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won handicap debut at Bangor (2m3f, soft) in February 2025 but safely held on all seven starts this season; chasing debut latest; 4lb out of the handicap. |
16/1 |
|
4th 5 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Made a winning handicap hurdle debut off today's mark at Bangor (2m3f, soft) a year ago but safely held on all six starts this season; considered only if lively in the betting before this chasing debut. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 88/1F6 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
20th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Caused 66-1 shock in Worcester novice (2m, good to soft) in June but very little has gone to plan since; struggled in two recent handicaps (2m1f/2m) and is not bred to benefit from this big hike up in trip; too risky. |
33/1 |
|
10th 7 |
10th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Caused 66-1 shock in Worcester novice (2m, good to soft) in June but very little has gone to plan since and she was well beaten on latest outing three weeks ago; sports refitted tongue-tie/cheekpieces here; too risky. |
33/1 |
|
6th 4 |
19th Sep 2025 Soft 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Caused 66-1 shock in Worcester (2m, good to soft) in June but was well beaten before last-flight fall there on handicap debut in July and lost all chance when virtually refusing to race on the Flat last week; too risky. |
10/1 |
Non-runners
Volakes, Sophie Power
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £21.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £16.89 |
| Tricast | £85.23 |
| Trifecta | £123.00 |
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