April 19 / 13.58 Stratford

13.58

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George Wood Years Of Service Mares’ Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5446
  • 2m 0f 70y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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George Wood Years Of Service Mares’ Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/11 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4-7623 BF

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in big-field Cheltenham bumper (good ground) last April and showed fair form when placed in two soft-ground novice hurdles at start of this year; ideally needs to learn to settle better but has strong claims.
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1st

3

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

13:58 Stratford

Hornica

11st 4lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

Made the frame in big-field Cheltenham bumper (good ground) last April and showed fair form when placed in two soft-ground novice hurdles at start of this year; ideally needs to learn to settle better but has strong claims.

8/11

3rd

11

18th Feb 2026

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:00 Ludlow

Hornica

10st 9lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Hooded from the outset; close up in a Cheltenham bumper and ran her best race yet over hurdles when chasing home a talented Skelton winner at Windsor (2m, soft); a repeat of that form might be good enough.

13/8

2nd

4

18th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

12:20 Windsor

Hornica

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Hooded for all three starts; close fourth of 18 in good-ground Cheltenham bumper last April and displayed clear promise in two good-quality Newbury hurdles (2m, good to soft/soft) in November; needs to improve here and her tendency to race too freely is a nagging concern but we probably haven't seen the best of her yet.

11/2

Form: 232244

Last run: 147 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on hurdle debut at Hereford (2m, good) in October and both subsequent fourths (2m5f/2m) were respectable; reportedly had a breathing issue last time and now returns from break with a tongue-tie fitted; each-way claims at least.
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1

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

20:18 Stratford

Lady Kara

12st 2lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Defied a double penalty when completing her hat-trick over hurdles at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) 18 days ago; connections wasting little time in switching to fences for handicap debut and she looks to have been crying out for this longer trip; on a workable mark and could improve again.

6/4

1st

1

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

17:13 Newton Abbot

Lady Kara

11st 12lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Followed up her Hereford win over C&D 16 days ago, though had to work hard to do so; shoulders a double penalty and she probably has greater potential over further, but she's still the one to beat.

5/2

1st

1

27th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

14:53 Newton Abbot

Lady Kara

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Off the mark at the sixth attempt over hurdles when scoring by 9l in a Hereford novice (2m3f, good) two weeks ago; that was at 1-2 in a five-runner race but her main market rival was a clear second and she hit a personal best with that win; big player again under a penalty.

9/4

9/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 0-2334 D

Last run: 119 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Good-ground bumper winner who has made the frame on all four hurdling starts; managed only fourth of six on handicap debut at Fakenham (2m, soft) in December but the forecast faster ground here ought to suit better; shortlisted.
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1st

8

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:20 Worcester

Merely A Detail

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Toby Bulgin

Fair bumper winner; yet to add to that over hurdles but she has made the frame on all her six runs, a non-staying fourth in 2m4f Fakenham novice in May on latest; needs considering back in trip for her chasing debut.

10/1

4th

6

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 3

15:28 Fakenham

Merely A Detail

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Toby Bulgin

Good-ground bumper winner who has made the frame on all five hurdling starts, most recently when third of 13 (just behind Lady Kara) in Stratford maiden (2m, good) a fortnight ago; her tendency to race too freely remains a nagging concern but she's a contender if her stamina holds out over this new trip.

8/1

3rd

7

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

13:58 Stratford

Merely A Detail

11st 4lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Toby Bulgin

Good-ground bumper winner who has made the frame on all four hurdling starts; managed only fourth of six on handicap debut at Fakenham (2m, soft) in December but the forecast faster ground here ought to suit better; shortlisted.

9/2

Form: -4442P

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Tamely dropped out of contention in valuable series final at Kelso (2m, good to soft) last month but posted good effort when second at Taunton (2m, heavy) two starts ago and has possibilities if able to replicate that form on the quicker surface here.
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5th

11

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

13:58 Stratford

Yeld To Call

11st 4lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Tamely dropped out of contention in valuable series final at Kelso (2m, good to soft) last month but posted good effort when second at Taunton (2m, heavy) two starts ago and has possibilities if able to replicate that form on the quicker surface here.

9/2

9

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:10 Kelso

Yeld To Call

10st 8lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Fourth in warm novice hurdle against males at Newbury (2m, good to soft) in January and runner-up to Beauty In The Park at Taunton (2m, heavy) next time, beaten just over 3l; she's 6lb better off with the winner on this handicap debut and could have a part to play in a first-time tongue-tie.

14/1

2nd

7

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 104y

Class 3

14:45 Taunton

Yeld To Call

11st 2lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

She's finished fourth on all four starts, most recently against males at Newbury (2m, good to soft) on her second hurdle start; back against mares today and might not be far away.

13/2

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W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal from a fair 2m hurdle/chase winner; wears a hood on debut, which is somewhat unnerving.
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7

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

17:17 Southwell

Willow Edge

10st 11lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Richard Phillips

Also hooded for debut at Stratford (good) and at odds of 50-1 she faded late on after making the running.

100/1

7th

10

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

13:58 Stratford

Willow Edge

11st 4lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard Phillips

Third foal from a fair 2m hurdle/chase winner; wears a hood on debut, which is somewhat unnerving.

33/1

Form: 0-P4

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Struggled on first two outings (bumper/hurdle) but this well-bred mare showed her first glimmer of promise when fourth, albeit well held, at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) last month, and ought to have more to offer.
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2nd

3

13th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

14:42 Newton Abbot

Miss Denver

10st 5lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Maiden who is not living up to her pedigree but seemed to enjoy front-running role and ran best race yet when clear second of ten in Worcester handicap chase (2m, good) 12 days ago; must be considered after that effort.

9/4

2nd

10

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:20 Worcester

Miss Denver

10st 2lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Modest maiden hurdler; yet to offer much in two runs in this sphere, hooded when a well-held third of four in 2m4f handicap here 25 days ago; lots more is required from 2lb out of the handicap.

10/1

3rd

4

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:45 Worcester

Miss Denver

10st 3lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Well-bred mare; kept on for a respectable third on handicap hurdle debut at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) last month and shaped reasonably well on chase debut at Stratford (2m1f, good to firm) where she jumped soundly; pedigree suggests this longer trip should suit and a first-time hood may also eke out a little more, now eased 2lb.

8/1

Form: 58

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Struggled on first two appearances, the latter over C&D three weeks ago.
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6

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

18:25 Newton Abbot

Minnie Belle

10st 9lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sophie Leech

Beaten 37l, 52l, 43l and 21l in four hurdle runs and makes limited appeal on handicap debut.

6/1

6th

8

27th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

14:53 Newton Abbot

Minnie Belle

10st 8lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sophie Leech

Beaten 37l, 52l and 43l in three hurdle runs and last two have been at Stratford (2m, good) this spring; no appeal.

100/1

10th

13

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

13:58 Stratford

Minnie Belle

10st 10lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Sophie Leech

Struggled on first two appearances, the latter over C&D three weeks ago.

100/1

Form: P

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lowly rated Flat maiden; 250-1 for recent hurdling debut at Haydock, where a mid-race jumping error caused saddle to slip and he was pulled up.
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4th

8

12th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

14:25 Stratford

Pink Walls

10st 5lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Michael Mullineaux

Struggled to get competitive off basement Flat marks in 2023 and, following a long absence, has made an inauspicious start to her hurdling career for new stable this year; 8lb out of the weights.

33/1

8th

12

16th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

14:40 Stratford

Pink Walls

10st 5lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Michael Mullineaux

Struggled to get competitive off basement Flat marks in 2023 and, following a long absence, has made an inauspicious start to her hurdling career for new stable this spring; sports refitted hood for handicap hurdle debut; 7lb out of the weights.

50/1

9

8th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:10 Market Rasen

Pink Walls

10st 11lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Michael Mullineaux

Lowly rated Flat maiden; had excuse when pulled up on stable/hurdle debut (saddle slipped) but was tailed off when 250-1 for Stratford maiden 19 days ago.

200/1

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Form: 4

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Mare

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Last run: 150 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

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Form: 5

Last run: 167 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

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5 yo Mare

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Form: 408

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

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Payout
Exacta £7.60
Straight Forecast £8.62
Trifecta £17.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hornica

TOPSPEED:

Yeld To Call

LAMBOURN:

Merely A Detail

RP RATINGS:

Hornica

POSTDATA:

Hornica

The Times:

Hornica

Telegraph:

Hornica

D Express:

Hornica

Daily Mirror:

Hornica

The Sun:

Hornica

The Star:

Hornica

Daily Record:

Hornica