13.20
Good To SoftRyanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Dawn Run mares’ Novices’ Hurdle) (GBB)
- Prize money: £59083.5
- 2m 0f 179y
- Class 1
- 22 runners
Runners: 22 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
33/1 (Won)
- Win: £49.20
- Place: £8.30
Form: 3-1112 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 50y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Tongue tied for her last three starts and it's made a difference; after her defeat at Warwick (2m3f, heavy) she didn't look an obvious candidate for the Grade 2 over 2m1f at the Cheltenham Festival (good), but in the van throughout she dug deepest when it mattered to spring a 40-1 surprise; there was no fluke about it and the third has since finished runner-up in a Grade 1; carries a penalty back at Listed level. |
8/13 |
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1st 19 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Tongue tied for her last two starts; her winning spree ended when narrowly foiled by Kingston Queen in a Grade 2 at Warwick last month (2m3f, heavy) and she probably needs that trip or even further ideally. |
33/1 |
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2nd 9 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 0y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Progressive mare who won Newbury handicap (2m, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) by 5l just after Christmas and is now 3-3 over hurdles this season; has good chance at the weights on this return to novice company, assuming she copes well with the slower ground. |
9/2 |
4/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 27-111 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Progressed really well since joining the Elliott yard this term, winning Navan Listed bumper and first two attempts hurdling, notably 9l defeat of Place De La Nation in 2m3f Grade 3 mares' novice here; better again in Grade 2 Ryanair Mares' Novice at Cheltenham, staying on second of 22 with several of these behind, notably Place De La Nation and Charme De Faust; return to this longer trip to suit. |
15/8 |
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2nd 15 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Behind some of these in Aintree bumper last April but has left that form behind since joining Gordon Elliott; as was also the case with Bambino Fever, it was her debut over hurdles when narrowly repelling that mare at Naas, and she followed up with a super-stylish display in adding a Grade 3 at Fairyhouse (2m2f); this hasn't been a lucky race for Gordon Elliott but this mare's star is on the rise and her claims are crystal clear, so long as she doesn't need the soft or heavy ground on which her improvement has come. |
4/1 |
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1st 6 |
3rd Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 2f 85y |
10st 10lb |
Promise in point-to-points and bumpers for Garry Caldwell; back from a 227 day absence with an impressive Listed mares' bumper win on debut for this yard at Navan (2m, heavy) in November and backed that up at same venue following month by beating hotpot Bambino Fever in 2m mares maiden hurdle, finding plenty from last (pair clear); longer trip should suit and could be the one to beat. |
10/11 |
25/1
- Place: £8.10
Form: 25-112 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 118y |
11st 7lb |
Second-season hurdler has twice landed odds in ordinary company this term and has progressed well in Graded company, notably third in Grade 2 Ryanair Mares' Novice at Cheltenham and most recently Grade 1 Honeysuckle Mares' Novice at Fairyhouse when second to Zanoosh under a positive ride; meets two superior rivals here however so seems booked for third. |
12/1 |
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2nd 10 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Second-season hurdler won 2m maiden here in January before chasing home 9l winner Oldschool Outlaw in 2m3f Grade 3 mares' novice; got a lot closer to that rival in Grade 2 Ryanair Mares' Novice at Cheltenham, only losing second on run-in to that rival; not sure this longer trip will play to her strengths but respected. |
11/2 |
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3rd 16 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Cracking effort for a maiden to finish fifth in last season's Triumph; won her first two this campaign, though was long odds-on for both (2m6f/2m) and she couldn't hold a candle to Oldschool Outlaw when returned to Graded company at Fairyhouse (2m2f); it takes some imagination to envisage her reversing those placings. |
25/1 |
66/1
Form: 19-141 D
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Dual bumper winner; 2-4 over hurdles and much the best effort on latest in Grade 2 Ryanair Mares' Novice at Cheltenham when staying on fifth; bit to find with several of these on that run however. |
12/1 |
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5th 11 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Point and dual bumper winner; consistent without being strikingly progressive in going 2-3 over hurdles and the form of her latest win at Warwick (2m3f, good to soft) is no shining advertisement for her prospects. |
66/1 |
|
1st 2 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Point and dual bumper winner; too good for a subsequent Listed winner when scoring on seasonal/hurdle debut at Newbury (2m, good to soft) in November and not discredited when close fourth in Haydock Listed race (2m3f, good to soft) last month; in calmer waters here and an obvious contender. |
11/10 |
22/1
Form: 13-131 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Two hurdle wins have been at 2m3f, notably Warwick Grade 2 defeat of subsequent Ryanair Mares winner White Noise; keen in first-time cheekpieces in Ryanair and didn't get home when eighth of 22 behind same rival; headgear left off. |
25/1 |
|
8th 12 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Won two bumpers and was third in the Grade 2 for mares at the Grand National meeting; her only defeat over hurdles came in a race won by Old Park Star and she was a game winner of a Grade 2 at Warwick last time, beating White Noise (2m3f, heavy; fine on good to soft); has a likeable attitude but that takes you only so far; cheekpieces are turned to; others preferred. |
22/1 |
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1st 7 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 0y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Listed bumper winner who was placed in Grade 2 bumper at last season's Aintree festival; far too good for recent Grade 2 winner Kripticjim when scoring by 7l on seasonal/hurdle debut at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) in November and probably paid a price for trying to match strides with very exciting Old Park Star when well-held third at Cheltenham (2m1f, good to soft) in December; back up in trip here; leading contender. |
5/2 |
12/1
Form: 51-11 D
Last run: 91 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 140y |
11st 5lb |
Point-to-point and bumper winner; won first two starts over timber, a Cork mares' maiden hurdle (2m4f, yielding) and a Listed mares' hurdle here (2m3f, heavy); mid-field in Grade 2 mares' novice at Cheltenham on latest (2m1f, good); return to further should suit and gets weight from the boys; could challenge for a place. |
14/1 |
|
10th 8 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
From a yard that's won two of the last five renewals of this; it was a useful maiden she won easily at Cork (2m4f, yielding) and she followed up in a 2m3f Listed event at Punchestown despite not being in love with the heavy ground (according to her trainer); the runner-up Switch From Diesel gave Bambino Fever something to think about in two bumpers last season, so that latest form heightens interest in this mare; the stable's winner 12 months ago was also dropping back in distance and returning from a similar break; very much one to bear in mind. |
12/1 |
|
1st 5 |
2nd Nov 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Point-to-point winner on testing ground; beaten 20l in a 2m Navan maiden hurdle on Rules' debut in December 2024; won a Down Royal bumper by 2.5l when last seen in March (good) and that race has thrown up winners; yard in flying form and should go well. |
5/2 |
50/1
Form: 173-21 D
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Punchestown maiden winner at slightly shorter (heavy); another for whom things didn't go her way in Grade 2 Ryanair Mares' Novice at Cheltenham but yard look the have stronger contenders here. |
40/1 |
|
11th 4 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Held by Bambino Fever on bumper form but she has raised her game in maiden hurdles at Punchestown (heavy; won a bumper on good), finishing second to a good horse before accounting for a subsequent Leopardstown maiden winner with the pair in isolation; she'll need to unearth something from somewhere to threaten at this loftier level. |
50/1 |
11/1
Form: 2-1122 D
Last run: 75 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 5 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Beaten about 13l by Bambino Fever in a bumper but she won three of those, including a Grade 3 at Punchestown (yielding); no surprise to see her doing well over hurdles and the defeats have come in a Grade 3 at Down Royal (won by Full Of Life who dictated) and a Grade 1 at Leopardstown where she was left in second at the final flight behind smart gelding Skylight Hustle; she's back against her own sex here and rates solid each-way material. |
11/1 |
|
2 |
31st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 190y |
10st 10lb |
Smart form in bumpers, three wins culminating in Grade 3 success at Punchestown festival (yielding); impressive hurdles debut at Listowel last month when making most (jumped well) to hammer a couple of subsequent maiden winners over 2m (yielding); the one to beat. |
11/8 |
28/1
Form: P-1421 D
Last run: 132 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19th 7 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 132y |
10st 5lb |
Handicap debutante; 2-7 over hurdles and made all to land a Grade 3 mares' novice at Down Royal on her penultimate start (2m1f, gd-yld); well beaten in mares' novice at Cheltenham on latest; needs to bounce back. |
14/1 |
|
13th 9 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
A stablemate of Echoing Silence; strike-rate of 2-6 over hurdles wouldn't be in keeping with a typical winner of this race, and neither would the fact that she's already tried fences (0-2); however, she made all in a Grade 3 at Down Royal in late October (2m1f, good to yielding) and was determined in keeping Carrigmoornaspruce at bay; could run well. |
28/1 |
|
3 |
31st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 190y |
10st 10lb |
Point-to-point winner got off the mark hurdling in 2m6f Tramore maiden in August before switched to chasing, much the best of two efforts on latest when front-running clear second in 2m Fairyhouse beginners 20 days ago; likely fair bit to find back hurdling here. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 22-112 D BF
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Has been campaigned exclusively against her own sex; form dipped at the Cheltenham Festival but may well rebound, with her record solid and progressive otherwise; close second in Grade 2 races at this meeting last year (bumper) and Ascot in January; admittedly faces a stiffer task in this first attempt against males. |
20/1 |
|
14th 13 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Had some of these behind when runner-up in the Grade 2 bumper for mares at Aintree last April; has taken her form to a higher level over hurdles, impressing in a Listed race at Newbury and not disgraced in defeat behind a talented older mare in a messy Grade 2 at Ascot (again on soft; has won on good); her form is roughly on a par with what You Wear It Well brought here when successful for the same yard three years ago; each-way claims. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 157y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Fine second in Grade 2 bumper at last season's Grand National meeting and has made a seamless transition to hurdling, winning at Uttoxeter (2m, good) and Newbury (2m, soft); up in grade and taking on vastly more experienced rivals today, but she has plenty of class and may well be up to it. |
6/4 |
40/1
Form: -431U1 D
Last run: 82 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Two hurdle wins include 2m Thurles mares novice in December; ran better than position suggests in Grade 2 Ryanair Mares' Novice at Cheltenham latest, slowly away and bit short of room before last; lots to find however. |
40/1 |
|
15th 2 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Useful bumper form but hammered by Bambino Fever when they once clashed in that scene; steadily progressive hurdler and her trainer targeted this race straight after she won a Listed race at Thurles in December (yielding); probably playing for the places, however. |
40/1 |
|
1st 1 |
26th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 11y |
11st 7lb |
Wasn't at all disgraced in some good bumpers and made a pleasing hurdling debut when a 13l third of 18 at Listowel (2m, yielding; first-time hood); that form gives her seriously good claims at this level. |
1/3 |
Evs
Form: 11-121 C
Last run: 57 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 3 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Top of the pops last season in bumpers, beating the boys in the big one here (good to soft) before making it 4-4 in that sphere at Punchestown where her customary turbo kicked in when it mattered; her stable was quiet when she was surprisingly floored by Oldschool Outlaw on her hurdling debut and she then made no mistake from the front at Fairyhouse (2m2f, yielding) where her jumping was quick and accurate; tongue-tie is added; only six and she's probably still progressing; proven on the track, she'll take some beating. |
Evs |
|
1st 3 |
14th Jan 2026 Yielding 2m 2f 55y |
11st 7lb |
Point-to-point winner; unbeaten in bumpers last season; kicking off at Punchestown before taking a Grade 2 event at the Dublin Racing Festival; completed the Grade 1 Cheltenham/Punchestown double; suffered a surprise defeat first time over hurdles at Naas; jumped adequately and should have no trouble rectifying matters. |
2/13 |
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1st 6 |
30th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 132y |
11st 7lb |
travelled strongly, prominent, led going easily 2f out, shaken up and edged right over 1f out, ridden and ran on well inside final furlong, comfortably |
7/4 |
100/1
Form: -2U313 BF
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 17 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Wetherby maiden winner who has been beaten in her other four races over hurdles; she doesn't have the form or the profile for this. |
100/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
5th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Made it fourth time lucky over hurdles with a comfortable win in big-field maiden at Wetherby (2m3f, soft; 11-10 favourite) on Boxing Day; that form has been boosted by the runner-up recently and this unexposed mare is 4lb well in on this handicap debut; interesting contender. |
6/4 |
|
3 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Placed in bumpers last season and made good start to hurdling career when clear second to odds-on favourite over C&D (good) last month; might have won that race with better jumps at the final two flights and looks very much the one to beat today. |
1/2 |
80/1
Form: 114 D
Last run: 91 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 100y |
10st 13lb |
Bumper, point-to-point and maiden hurdle winner; limitations seemingly exposed in Listed mares' novice at Punchestown and in the Mares' Novice at Cheltenham; rated 120 and improvement required. |
15/2 |
|
19th 6 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Point, bumper and maiden hurdle winner who has 12l to find with Echoing Silence on their Punchestown meeting in December and there were no clear excuses, other than the heavy ground perhaps finding her out; even if happier on this surface (she has won on good to yielding and yielding to soft), she'll probably be feeling the heat when it matters. |
80/1 |
66/1
Form: 30-211 D
Last run: 72 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
21th 18 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Limited appeal on bumper exploits but those were for a different yard and she's looked highly progressive over hurdles in the West Country, the latest win in a Listed race; has earned herself a crack at this but she'll need a career best by some almighty margin to be in the shake-up. |
66/1 |
|
17th 17 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 209y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Won easily at Southwell (good) early in season but has since finished behind Seo Linn, Strong Run and Roses All The Way in Listed events at Cheltenham/Huntingdon; limitations exposed. |
40/1 |
66/1
Form: 2113 D
Last run: 72 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
40/1
Form: 4-P381
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
20/1
Form: 153-61 D
Last run: 62 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
30th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 130y |
11st 7lb |
Can race freely but she was smart in bumpers and wasn't beaten far in a Listed hurdle at Punchestown last time (2m, yielding); 1-1 in points and brings significant potential to chase career. |
6/4 |
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3rd 5 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 90y |
11st 4lb |
Smart bumper winner but had a tendency to race keenly; got off the mark over hurdles on debut at Naas but was pulled-up in the Mares' novice at Cheltenham; a better effort in a Fairyhouse Mares' Grade 1 since over 2m4f and a repeat back to this trip would see her go well. |
7/4 |
|
4th 5 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Won bumper here last season and came good over hurdles in 2m Naas maiden in January (yielding); ran no sort of race however (pulled up) in Grade 2 Ryanair Mares' Novice at Cheltenham and looks to have a bit to prove now. |
50/1 |
66/1
Form: 101 D
Last run: 159 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
14/1
Form: 21
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
33/1
Form: 1111 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 10st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
20/1
Form: 32-2
Last run: 299 days
W: 10st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £605.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £316.58 |
| Tricast | £8415.70 |
| Trifecta | £8527.40 |
Selections
SPOTLIGHT:
Bambino FeverRP RATINGS:
Oldschool OutlawTOPSPEED:
CarrigmoornaspruceThe Times:
Charme De FaustLAMBOURN:
La ConquiereWEST COUNTRY:
Kingston QueenDaily Mirror:
Oldschool OutlawThe Star:
Oldschool OutlawDaily Record:
Oldschool OutlawD Express:
CarrigmoornaspruceThe Sun:
CarrigmoornasprucePOSTDATA:
Bambino Fever