March 06 / 17.18 Exeter

17.18

Good To Soft

Ludo Sports Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4488.85
  • 2m 2f 111y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Ludo Sports Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £33.20
  • Place: £5.40

Form: -86075

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Had wind surgery prior to posting one of her better efforts last time (2m4f) but isn't guaranteed to build on it, being an inconsistent maiden; again out of the weights.
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1st

10

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 111y

Class 5

17:18 Exeter

Sweet Serene

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Georgie Howell

Had wind surgery prior to posting one of her better efforts last time (2m4f) but isn't guaranteed to build on it, being an inconsistent maiden; again out of the weights.

14/1

5th

12

18th Feb 2026

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell

Sweet Serene

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Georgie Howell

Struggled last May-August in her first four handicaps and 8lb wrong at the weights today; a transformation is needed following wind surgery.

100/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 36P-90

Last run: 91 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Maiden who has achieved little since handicapping, failing to back up bits of earlier promise; best watched on debut for new yard, unless the market speaks positively; remains in same ownership.
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4th

1

27th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:23 Newton Abbot

Reel Orange

11st 12lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Progressive mare who has form figures of 24121 since joining Joe Tizzard and both of those wins have been at Newton Abbot; 5lb higher than for her success over C&D (good) two weeks ago but she still looks feasibly treated and could continue on an upward curve; key player.

5/4

1st

2

13th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

18:00 Newton Abbot

Reel Orange

11st 4lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

In this headgear combination for the first time when winning by a length over 2m1f here last month (good) and then beat all bar a Skelton-trained favourite off this 3lb higher mark; looks sure to go well.

3/1

2nd

5

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

15:50 Newton Abbot

Reel Orange

11st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Off the mark at the ninth attempt over hurdles when justifying favouritism in a C&D handicap (good; cheekpieces added) last month; there wasn't much separating the first four but a 3lb rise looks fair and her confidence should be boosted after that success; big player again in her bid to make it 2-4 for Joe Tizzard.

15/8

12/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 4P-144

Last run: 197 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has switched to fences this term, winning in May but regressing in two summer starts; only 1-18 over hurdles and she has never won away from Newton Abbot.
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4th

2

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 40y

Class 5

16:45 Taunton

Ryders Rock

10st 11lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Made a winning chasing debut at Newton Abbot (2m5f) in May; failed to stay 3m1f when fourth there subsequently but shaped encouragingly reverted to hurdles after seven months off when third in 2m2f Exeter handicap 18 days ago; merits serious consideration back in this sphere.

7/2

3rd

8

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 111y

Class 5

17:18 Exeter

Ryders Rock

10st 12lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Has switched to fences this term, winning in May but regressing in two summer starts; only 1-18 over hurdles and she has never won away from Newton Abbot.

12/1

4th

4

21st Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:20 Newton Abbot

Ryders Rock

11st 4lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Battled on from unlikely position to score by 8l here (2m5f, good) on chasing debut in May, an eventful race in which the clear leader fell two out, but it's wise to treat that piece of form with a degree of caution; only fourth of six at Fontwell (2m3f, good) last time; tries a new trip today.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 737-56 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Chase winner in France; not solid on her British form (mostly over 2m4f) but gives the impression she may benefit from this drop back in trip, allied with a reduced mark; one to consider.
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5th

4

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Worcester

Kantagua Du Large

11st 3lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

Her sole win was over fences in France in January 2024; has dropped a long way in the weights and she's been tailed off in last two runs and is now 0-10 for current yard; opposable.

25/1

9th

6

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:27 Cartmel

Kantagua Du Large

11st 8lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

Ex-French mare still searching for her first win in Britain; beaten 36l when favourite at Warwick (3m1f, good) last month; her mark continues to fall but she has it all to prove.

16/1

6th

3

9th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 5y

Class 5

18:37 Warwick

Kantagua Du Large

11st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

Ex-French mare; followed up a couple of fair efforts at Exeter and Taunton with a below-par run at Ffos Las last month; has slipped to a career-low mark and Harry Cobden rides for the first time but she's still looking for her first win in Britain and others are preferred.

7/1

Form: 9898-

Last run: 422 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Down the field in four runs for Tom Lacey, the most recent 14 months ago; still in same ownership; market should be instructive on stable/handicap debut.
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2nd

9

16th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

19:55 Uttoxeter

Eskimo Sam

10st 9lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Ex-Tom Lacey; well beaten in two handicaps for present yard following a long absence; needs to improve.

14/1

6th

6

4th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

15:10 Newton Abbot

Eskimo Sam

10st 13lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Alastair Ralph

Down the field in four runs for Tom Lacey and she returned after long absence with well-held fifth on handicap/stable debut at Exeter (2m2f, good to soft) last month; still early days but she needs improvement on this drop back in trip; hood reapplied.

7/1

Form: 9P-259

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Posted her best effort in a weak race but it was at Exeter and she is bred to do better still, being out of a winner for her connections; had wind surgery (her second) since last run; interesting handicap debutante.
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7

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

20:50 Stratford

Miss Tiara

11st 1lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Had three runs since a wind operation; signs in her last two races that she's found her level, beaten under 7l in 3m handicaps at Taunton; this trip might be a better fit; considered.

8/1

4th

4

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

17:30 Taunton

Miss Tiara

11st 6lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Had wind surgery (her second) before penultimate start; reportedly made a respiratory noise that day but performed much better when staying-on third of ten to Lady Caro over C&D (good) last time, albeit making it look very hard work in comparison with the winner; has 9lb swing in the weights for a near 7l beating.

5/1

Form: 31/9P2 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 8yo who had wind surgery prior to a resurgent effort at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) last week; due to go back up 1lb in future and remains particularly well treated on peak performance, namely a success off 7lb higher in 2023 (sole attempt over 2m2f); respected.
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7th

8

26th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:28 Warwick

Harthill

10st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: David Dennis

Just the one good run over hurdles this season, having missed all of 2024 and most of 2025; however, she was nominated as a future chaser by her trainer back in 2023 and she's not discounted in first-time cheekpieces on this first outing over fences.

12/1

7th

9

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 111y

Class 5

17:18 Exeter

Harthill

10st 7lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: David Dennis

Lightly raced 8yo who had wind surgery prior to a resurgent effort at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) last week; due to go back up 1lb in future and remains particularly well treated on peak performance, namely a success off 7lb higher in 2023 (sole attempt over 2m2f); respected.

5/2

2nd

7

25th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

14:20 Wincanton

Harthill

10st 5lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: David Dennis

Just her second handicap when she beat 15 others to win at Stratford (2m2f, soft; 50-1) in late 2023; two-year absence followed and she hasn't threatened in two starts this term; 7lb below that winning mark and the tongue-tie goes on following wind surgery but she'd be of interest only with market support.

33/1

Form: 7-P8P8

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Holds very weak claims on form but this switch to handicap level may enable her to post a bigger effort; check the market signals for further guidance.
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7th

7

10th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

16:30 Fontwell

Mistress Fox

11st 3lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Is gradually getting the hang of things over hurdles, running up to her best when runner-up here (2m5f, good) last month; should not be far away.

4/1

2nd

11

6th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

17:42 Fontwell

Mistress Fox

10st 7lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Some light at the end of the tunnel after a 13l defeat here in March (2m1f, good to soft) and this longer distance should suit as she's got a stout pedigree; quite interesting with that in mind.

16/1

4th

6

27th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

17:05 Fontwell

Mistress Fox

10st 8lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Has no obvious form claims; 50-1 for handicap debut last time and ran accordingly.

20/1

Form: U-PPP0 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 2lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has dismal claims on recent form and it's five years since her sole success; again out of the handicap; first-time headgear needs to have a major effect.
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7th

10

7th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

16:10 Exeter

Poets Reflection

10st 2lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Linda Blackford

1-34 overall and 0-10 as a chaser; has been in poor form for a while (hurdling most recently) and couldn't entertain from 11lb out of the weights.

66/1

7th

10

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

14:45 Taunton

Poets Reflection

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Linda Blackford

Sole win (33 races) was on good ground here but in 2021; results over the last year have been pretty grim (latest in first-time cheekpieces) and she's now 6lb out of the handicap; unraced beyond an extended 2m5f.

50/1

Form: F26

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish juvenile hurdler who lived up to market expectations (rank outsider) at Sandown on debut for new yard; had wind surgery since; seems to have a better chance in this first handicap attempt; shortlisted.
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8

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

14:50 Wincanton

Wispit Twob

10st 6lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Martin Keighley

Juvenile hurdler who was runner-up in her final start in Ireland in November but she's struggled in both runs for current yard and latest was on handicap debut at Exeter (2m2f, good to soft); still early days but she needs a transformation at this new trip.

10/1

11th

4

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 111y

Class 5

17:18 Exeter

Wispit Twob

11st 4lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Ex-Irish juvenile hurdler who lived up to market expectations (rank outsider) at Sandown on debut for new yard; had wind surgery since; seems to have a better chance in this first handicap attempt; shortlisted.

9/2

6th

6

31st Jan 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 216y

Class 3

12:20 Sandown

Wispit Twob

10st 2lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Martin Keighley

Raced twice in juvenile hurdles for Denis Hogan, falling at Punchestown then 8l second at Cork; sold for £26,000 since; receives all the allowances and Harry Atkins takes off a bonus 7lb; interesting at the weights, with another step forward possible.

14/1

Form: 15F-6

Last run: 45 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
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11th

5

(5)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Naas

Morning Air

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Was slowly away and never got involved in a barrier trial at Leopardstown last month; half-sister to Group 1 winner and likely to do better at some stage but possibly best watched at present.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £144.00
Straight Forecast £83.35
Tricast £547.16
Trifecta £1024.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Harthill

RP RATINGS:

Reel Orange

Daily Mirror:

Wispit Twob

Telegraph:

Reel Orange

The Guardian:

Reel Orange

The Sun:

Wispit Twob

POSTDATA:

Harthill

The Times:

Harthill

Daily Mail:

Harthill

D Express:

Harthill

The Star:

Harthill

Daily Record:

Harthill