February 16 / 16.40 Carlisle

16.40

Good To Soft

Book Your Conference And Events Now mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • 3m 1f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Book Your Conference And Events Now mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

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4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 4-21P3 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle on stable debut at Warwick (2m5f, good) in October and bounced back from a flop over fences when third of five in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (3m1f, soft) in January, when jumping to the right; the return to a right-handed track is a likely plus and she's high on the list.
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1st

1

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Carlisle

Keppel Queen

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Won a maiden hurdle on stable debut at Warwick (2m5f, good) in October and bounced back from a flop over fences when third of five in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (3m1f, soft) in January, when jumping to the right; the return to a right-handed track is a likely plus and she's high on the list.

4/1

3rd

4

26th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:20 Plumpton

Keppel Queen

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Showed zero enthusiasm for fences in two attempts, pulling up at Uttoxeter last month, but she might well recover quickly now back hurdling, as in a similar situation in the past; stays 3m2f on soft and has a good run in her off current mark; cheekpieces refitted.

100/30

Form: 4-4584 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Ran okay when fourth of seven at Newcastle (2m4f, heavy) three weeks ago and continues to edge down the weights; she's won at up to 3m1f and might not be far away now back up in trip.
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8th

6

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

Its Maisy

11st 5lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Has won five of her 19 races over hurdles, the latest a four-runner mares' handicap for today's claimer at Newcastle in April (2m7f, good); up 4lb in a tougher race.

6/1

1st

3

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 149y

Class 5

12:55 Newcastle

Its Maisy

11st 8lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

On a losing sequence but she is holding her form well, third of seven in 3m3f Sedgefield handicap hurdle 23 days ago; a bold showing is on the cards off the same mark.

2/5

3rd

4

19th Mar 2026

Good

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:10 Sedgefield

Its Maisy

11st 12lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Runner-up at Carlisle (3m1f, soft) last month and perhaps the race came too soon when fourth to Dillarchie at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) eight days later; probably okay on good ground; might not be far away.

3/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 4-9226 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Course bumper winner (soft) who was runner-up at Leicester (2m4f, soft) towards the end of last year in her first two handicaps; only sixth when upped in trip at Taunton (3m, good to soft) last month but she could better that latest run when back on soft ground, on which she's shown her best form.
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4th

4

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

17:12 Ffos Las

Smile Back

11st 9lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard Phillips

Placed in three of her four handicaps but was beaten about 19l when weakening third at Carlisle (3m1f, soft) in February and is not making any progress; hood left off here; stablemate Hidden Target appeals more.

14/1

3rd

4

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Carlisle

Smile Back

11st 11lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Richard Phillips

Course bumper winner (soft) who was runner-up at Leicester (2m4f, soft) towards the end of last year in her first two handicaps; only sixth when upped in trip at Taunton (3m, good to soft) last month but she could better that latest run when back on soft ground, on which she's shown her best form.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 24-016

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
9yo who is lightly raced for her age and won at Ffos Las (2m6f, soft) in November on second run back from break; not seen to same effect at Ludlow (2m5f, soft) 12 days ago but she's better than that; not ruled out.
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1st

1

16th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

Hellfire Princess

12st 0lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Kerry Lee

Posted career-best performance when coming from off the pace to score by 6l here (2m6f, soft) in November but returned from break with two lesser efforts last month (2m5f/3m1f) and now has a point to prove; usual cheekpieces (left off last time) back on today.

7/1

4th

2

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Carlisle

Hellfire Princess

11st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Kerry Lee

9yo who is lightly raced for her age and won at Ffos Las (2m6f, soft) in November on second run back from break; not seen to same effect at Ludlow (2m5f, soft) 12 days ago but she's better than that; not ruled out.

16/1

6th

10

4th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

15:33 Ludlow

Hellfire Princess

10st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Kerry Lee

Lightly raced over last couple of years but bounced back to form at Ffos Las (2m6f, soft) in November, staying on well to win by 6l; subsequent 6lb rise may not be beyond her if the emphasis is on stamina again.

7/1

Form: 4-6262 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent, with just two wins from her 30 starts, but they both came last season and she's run well to be second on two of her last three outings (2m7f/3m, good to soft/heavy); could be thereabouts once more.
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5th

11

13th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Maura Jeanne

11st 1lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Thorough stayer whose last win was at Ayr in February 2025 (3m, soft); several good runs since, including when second at Carlisle last month; each-way chance.

12/1

6th

5

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:12 Perth

Maura Jeanne

11st 6lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: Ian Duncan

Strike-rate of 2-30; has a chance on her second at Carlisle last time (3m1f, good to soft) having also finished runner-up at Ayr in January (3m, heavy); each-way chance.

9/2

2nd

10

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:48 Carlisle

Maura Jeanne

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ian Duncan

Won twice over 3m-plus last season, the first time over 3m2f on good to soft at Kelso; has run a couple of fair races this term and has a chance on her best form with a visor replacing cheekpieces.

20/1

Form: 714025

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent sort who was soundly beaten at Southwell a fortnight ago; however, she won at Cartmel (2m6f, soft) last June and was beaten just a head at Wetherby (3m, soft) two starts ago; not discounted.
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2nd

15

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:50 Wetherby

Moveonbuy

10st 6lb

J: William Maggs

T: Andrew Crook

Cartmel winner who nearly doubled her tally over C&D in January; needs to leave subsequent efforts behind.

20/1

6th

6

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

15:40 Catterick

Moveonbuy

10st 8lb

J: William Maggs

T: Andrew Crook

Only win was at Cartmel last June (2m6f, soft); best run since when runner-up at Wetherby in January (3m, soft); well beaten since and cheekpieces now tried.

14/1

6th

9

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Carlisle

Moveonbuy

10st 7lb

J: William Maggs

T: Andrew Crook

Inconsistent sort who was soundly beaten at Southwell a fortnight ago; however, she won at Cartmel (2m6f, soft) last June and was beaten just a head at Wetherby (3m, soft) two starts ago; not discounted.

12/1

Form: -05324 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Went very close when upped to 3m at Musselburgh (good to soft) in December; also effective on soft ground; only fourth of eight at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) since and could do with settling better but not ruled out.
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7th

5

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Carlisle

Lizzie Luna

11st 9lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

Went very close when upped to 3m at Musselburgh (good to soft) in December; also effective on soft ground; only fourth of eight at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) since and could do with settling better but not ruled out.

5/1

4th

5

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

16:15 Musselburgh

Lizzie Luna

11st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

Gained sole win at Musselburgh (2m4f) and nearly doubled her tally, beaten a whisker by Reflection Of You having edged left, in C&D event (good to soft; first 3m attempt) latest start; in the mix, especially if keeping a straighter line.

7/2

Form: 3040

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
13l third of five in sole bumper and soundly beaten on all three hurdle starts (2m/2m5f); however, this half-sister to classy stayer Yala Enki could relish this step up in trip on handicap debut, for which she wears a first-time tongue-tie; interesting, especially if strong in the betting.
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8th

6

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Carlisle

Zhanma Enki

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

13l third of five in sole bumper and soundly beaten on all three hurdle starts (2m/2m5f); however, this half-sister to classy stayer Yala Enki could relish this step up in trip on handicap debut, for which she wears a first-time tongue-tie; interesting, especially if strong in the betting.

7/1

3rd

6

15th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

17:02 Perth

Zhanma Enki

10st 3lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Filly by Zarak; 100,000euros 3yo; half-sister to four winners, notably high-class hurdler/chaser Yala Enki; interesting newcomer from a stable with a good record in bumpers.

5/4

3rd

6

15th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

17:02 Perth

Zhanma Enki

10st 3lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Filly by Zarak; 100,000euros 3yo; half-sister to four winners, notably high-class hurdler/chaser Yala Enki; interesting newcomer from a stable with a good record in bumpers.

5/4

Form: 31-6P3 C

Last run: 75 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won novice hurdle here (2m3f, soft) last February and she returned to form when third of seven at Haydock (3m, good to soft) in December following a break; could build on that latest effort and she's a possible player.
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9th

3

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Carlisle

Vroomoz Eile

11st 11lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Won novice hurdle here (2m3f, soft) last February and she returned to form when third of seven at Haydock (3m, good to soft) in December following a break; could build on that latest effort and she's a possible player.

10/1

10

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 4

16:00 Cartmel

Vroomoz Eile

10st 10lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: James Moffatt

Came good for James Moffatt at third attempt, in Carlisle novice hurdle (2m3f, soft) in February, and was reportedly unsuited by the good ground when well-held sixth here (3m1f) on handicap hurdle debut in May; remains unexposed under rules and has plenty of Irish pointing experience to call upon on this chasing debut; interesting.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.30
Straight Forecast £9.60
Tricast £33.33
Trifecta £48.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Keppel Queen

RP RATINGS:

Vroomoz Eile

SPOTLIGHT:

Zhanma Enki

Telegraph:

Hellfire Princess

Daily Record:

Maura Jeanne

The Times:

Keppel Queen

The Guardian:

Keppel Queen

Daily Mail:

Keppel Queen

D Express:

Keppel Queen

Daily Mirror:

Keppel Queen

The Sun:

Keppel Queen

The Star:

Keppel Queen

TOPSPEED:

Vroomoz Eile