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17.02

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Join Southwell Golf Club Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 3m 0f 60y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Join Southwell Golf Club Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.90
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 077224 D

Last run: 139 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Second over C&D and went one better at Hexham (both good) last June on her first two starts for Sara Ender; back on form when runner-up twice at Wetherby (3m/2m5f, good) in the autumn and given a break since finishing fourth on softish ground at Market Rasen in November; should have a big say if ready to roll after 139 days off.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

8

15th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

16:48 Uttoxeter

Belladinotte

10st 13lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Returned from break with win at Southwell (3m, good) in April but did not get competitive when sixth at Hexham (the scene of her other win) last month and, even if back on song, might find others in this line-up better handicapped.

16/1

6th

6

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

16:43 Hexham

Belladinotte

11st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Won over C&D (good) a year ago and doubled her tally at Southwell (3m, good) in April, after a break; returns here after respectable Southwell run 19 days ago and after a recent wind operation; shortlisted.

14/1

4th

8

2nd Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell

Belladinotte

11st 1lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Doubled her tally when successful over C&D (good) in April; always behind when last of 15 at Hexham since but may bounce back at her favourite track.

10/1

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3/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 133832 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Made a winning start for this trainer at Wetherby (2m5f, good) in October; hasn't really built on that since (beaten 17l when second over just short of 3m at Newcastle latest) but this is a weak race and being dropped another 2lb can only help.
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2

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:45 Hexham

Princesse Milania

11st 10lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Two wins over hurdles last October (first over 3m) and creditable runs since; quite interesting on her chase debut.

13/2

2nd

3

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:02 Southwell

Princesse Milania

11st 11lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Made a winning start for this trainer at Wetherby (2m5f, good) in October; hasn't really built on that since (beaten 17l when second over just short of 3m at Newcastle latest) but this is a weak race and being dropped another 2lb can only help.

3/1

2nd

7

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:35 Newcastle

Princesse Milania

11st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Made a winning start for this trainer at Wetherby (2m5f, good; 4-1) in October, but she has found a few stronger since, including when a weakening third at Southwell (3m; beaten 12l) a fortnight ago; place possible, but no more than that from this mark.

7/1

Form: -26535

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who isn't obviously getting closer to a first handicap success despite falling in the weights, beaten 34l into fifth over 3m1f at Huntingdon last time.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

10th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

14:52 Ludlow

Shorten Sassy

10st 11lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Mel Rowley

Off a reduced mark she finally showed more when a 3l third over 3m at Southwell last month (good) and she would appear to have found her level; respected.

9/2

3rd

6

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:02 Southwell

Shorten Sassy

10st 10lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Mel Rowley

Eight-race maiden who isn't obviously getting closer to a first handicap success despite falling in the weights, beaten 34l into fifth over 3m1f at Huntingdon last time.

8/1

5th

6

1st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

15:45 Huntingdon

Shorten Sassy

11st 0lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Mel Rowley

Seven-race maiden; edging down the weights and has shown her stamina over 3m2f at Hereford (soft/good) but others look more compelling for the win; 7lb claimer replaces 3lb claimer.

7/1

Form: 7855

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in her three qualifying runs around 2m (good to soft/heavy) this winter but her yard has been among the winners in recent days and she's one to monitor closely in the betting now handicapping over a significantly longer trip.
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2nd

9

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

18:42 Uttoxeter

Mya Du Clos

10st 10lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Yet to be placed but ran her best race when fourth of seven at Ffos Las (2m4f, good to soft) last month; place claims.

12/1

4th

9

20th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:22 Ffos Las

Mya Du Clos

10st 12lb

J: Mr J J Murphy-Knight

T: Christian Williams

Quiet at about 2m over hurdles before going up to 3m on handicap debut at Southwell, a trip she might not have stayed; she's still got plenty to prove.

9/1

5th

7

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:02 Southwell

Mya Du Clos

10st 7lb

J: Mr J J Murphy-Knight

T: Christian Williams

Beaten a long way in her three qualifying runs around 2m (good to soft/heavy) this winter but her yard has been among the winners in recent days and she's one to monitor closely in the betting now handicapping over a significantly longer trip.

9/2

Form: 5457

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
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Form: 4-3223

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
0-9 over hurdles but has finished second or third in handicaps on all four starts this season; this trip/ground fine and she's likely to go well again.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

10th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

14:52 Ludlow

Briery Butterfly

11st 12lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Maiden who has had a few chances now in handicaps and she was on the retreat when departing two out at Southwell (3m, good), where Shorten Sassy ran third; not wildly appealing at the minute.

6/1

2

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:02 Southwell

Briery Butterfly

11st 12lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Henry Daly

0-9 over hurdles but has finished second or third in handicaps on all four starts this season; this trip/ground fine and she's likely to go well again.

11/4

3rd

1

7th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Briery Butterfly

12st 0lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Henry Daly

0-8 over hurdles but placed on all three appearances this season, most recently when second to a well-backed improver at Huntingdon (3m1f, soft) last month; likely contender again here.

5/2

Form: 90000P

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Has achieved little across her six starts (first five in Ireland), including pulling up when 28-1 for her recent Sedgefield stable debut over 2m4f; now steps up in trip with the cheekpieces she wore on her final start in Ireland back in place; could only consider if backed.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Venturevango

10st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Ex-Irish; pulled up in two good-ground handicaps at long odds for current yard; hood now tried; best watched for now.

25/1

4

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:02 Southwell

Venturevango

11st 3lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Adam Nicol

Has achieved little across her six starts (first five in Ireland), including pulling up when 28-1 for her recent Sedgefield stable debut over 2m4f; now steps up in trip with the cheekpieces she wore on her final start in Ireland back in place; could only consider if backed.

12/1

4

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:10 Sedgefield

Venturevango

11st 8lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Very lightly raced 7yo who is one to watch in the betting on her stable debut; however, she achieved very little across her five starts in Ireland and dramatic improvement is necessary.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £19.50
Straight Forecast £18.82
Trifecta £72.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Princesse Milania

D Express:

Belladinotte

SPOTLIGHT:

Briery Butterfly

Daily Mail:

Rosa Diaz

The Times:

Princesse Milania

The Guardian:

Princesse Milania

Daily Mirror:

Princesse Milania

Daily Record:

Princesse Milania

The Sun:

Belladinotte

The Star:

Belladinotte

POSTDATA:

Briery Butterfly

Telegraph:

Briery Butterfly