May 23 / 14.10 Cartmel

14.10

Good To Soft

Hadwins EBF Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7284.2
  • 2m 1f 46y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Hadwins EBF Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 1/22-3

Last run: 8 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
A fairly useful 2m4f hurdles winner for Ben Brookhouse; made a promising start for her new yard after eight months off when third of eight over 2m4f at Aintree eight days ago; she should strip sharper here and rates a player off the same mark.
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7th

1

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

15:10 Cartmel

My Chiquita

12st 0lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Built upon pleasing stable debut when coming from off the pace for C&D (good) success under Leah Noreci in May; subsequent 3lb rise ought to be manageable and she can make her presence felt again.

11/2

1st

1

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

14:10 Cartmel

My Chiquita

12st 0lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

A fairly useful 2m4f hurdles winner for Ben Brookhouse; made a promising start for her new yard after eight months off when third of eight over 2m4f at Aintree eight days ago; she should strip sharper here and rates a player off the same mark.

7/1

3rd

1

15th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Aintree

My Chiquita

12st 2lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Runner-up to Masked Dance in this race two years ago and her final two runs of last year were right up there with her best; could easily be a factor if in the same form for new stable after a break.

8/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 6/513-

Last run: 176 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Ex-French filly; scored easily on her debut for James Owen in 2m Fakenham juvenile hurdle in October and backed it up with a good third of 12 in Listed event at Newbury (2m) the following month; off since but yard continues to go very well so she must enter calculations.
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2nd

10

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

14:10 Cartmel

Zahra Dodville

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: James Owen

Ex-French filly; scored easily on her debut for James Owen in 2m Fakenham juvenile hurdle in October and backed it up with a good third of 12 in Listed event at Newbury (2m) the following month; off since but yard continues to go very well so she must enter calculations.

9/2

1st

5

29th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

14:07 Fakenham

Zahra Dodville

10st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Placed on hurdling debut at Fontainebleau (1m7f, very soft) in March and also showed clear promise (and a tendency to race too freely) on her other two starts in France; new trainer James Owen has booked Sean Bowen for this British debut; needs to be taken seriously.

Evs

1st

5

29th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

14:07 Fakenham

Zahra Dodville

10st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Placed on hurdling debut at Fontainebleau (1m7f, very soft) in March and also showed clear promise (and a tendency to race too freely) on her other two starts in France; new trainer James Owen has booked Sean Bowen for this British debut; needs to be taken seriously.

Evs

9/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 0/612-

Last run: 109 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Has made a positive start for her current yard, scoring at Market Rasen (2m4f) in November and backing it up with a good second of 11 at Carlisle (2m1f) in February; well in the mix after a break with few miles on the clock.
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5th

3

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 3

15:13 Hexham

Kientzheim

11st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Ben Haslam

2-3 in French bumpers and 2-8 in British hurdles; ran big race from the front when third of ten at Cartmel (2m1f, good) last month and could take some catching if she gets into a good rhythm on this chasing debut.

100/30

3rd

2

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

14:10 Cartmel

Kientzheim

11st 13lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Ben Haslam

Has made a positive start for her current yard, scoring at Market Rasen (2m4f) in November and backing it up with a good second of 11 at Carlisle (2m1f) in February; well in the mix after a break with few miles on the clock.

9/1

2nd

2

3rd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Carlisle

Kientzheim

11st 13lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Ben Haslam

Off the mark for the season in a 2m4f mares' handicap at Musselburgh last time (good to soft); this looks harder, but has an each-way chance.

11/2

Form: 5602-3 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
A dual 2m hurdles winner at Kelso last winter and back in good nick of late, finishing third of six at Perth (2m) nine days ago; not out of things off a 2lb lower mark.
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4th

6

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

14:10 Cartmel

Magnolia

11st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

A dual 2m hurdles winner at Kelso last winter and back in good nick of late, finishing third of six at Perth (2m) nine days ago; not out of things off a 2lb lower mark.

16/1

3rd

4

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 3

16:18 Perth

Magnolia

11st 6lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Both British wins have come at Kelso, comfortably seeing off Joltin And Jiving there (2m, soft; 13-8 favourite) last November; slowly edging back down the weights (2lb above last winning mark); second-best to another Olly Murphy-trained runner over C&D (25-1, beaten 11l) latest.

8/1

2nd

8

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Magnolia

11st 8lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Runner-up in the 2m4f mares' handicap here last April when rated 13lb lower; won twice over 2m at Kelso in the autumn (good/soft) but hasn't done as well since; bit to prove now.

33/1

Form: 12PP-4 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D scorer in first half of 2025; lightly raced since but she took a step back in the right direction when fourth at Hexham (2m) three weeks ago; possibilities off a slipping mark.
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2nd

9

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

15:10 Cartmel

Winds Of Winter

10st 11lb

J: Miss Thomasina Eyston

T: George Bewley

Not quite at his best this year but last month's Hexham third was respectable and she remains only 2lb higher than when beating Saligo Bay to win this race under Thomasina Eyston in 2025; can't be ruled out.

7/1

3rd

4

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

15:43 Hexham

Winds Of Winter

11st 1lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: George Bewley

Cartmel winner off 2lb lower last July (2m1f, good) who was a fair fifth in a mares' handicap over that C&D last time; not out of it.

12/1

Form: 6806-1 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Back on the up (in first-time cheekpieces) when easily landing a gamble in 2m1f handicap at Newton Abbot 17 days ago; up 7lb but runner-up has gone in since so this C&D winner merits serious consideration in retained headgear.
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5th

1

11th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

20:53 Worcester

Belle Le Grand

12st 1lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Easily resumed winning ways at Newton Abbot (2m1f) in May and not discredited off a 7lb higher mark when sixth of ten in 2m1f handicap at Cartmel 19 days ago; not out of things back up in trip.

100/30

6th

5

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

14:10 Cartmel

Belle Le Grand

11st 3lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Back on the up (in first-time cheekpieces) when easily landing a gamble in 2m1f handicap at Newton Abbot 17 days ago; up 7lb but runner-up has gone in since so this C&D winner merits serious consideration in retained headgear.

11/4

1st

2

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

15:50 Newton Abbot

Belle Le Grand

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Won two novice hurdles on good ground last May (2m/2m1f); no impact at 12-1 or bigger in five handicaps but she rallied to finish a respectable sixth of 15 at Kelso (2m, good to soft) in March; continues to drop down the weights and could be dangerous if first-time cheekpieces work.

7/2

Form: 1/

Last run: 541 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Made a winning start over hurdles in 2m Musselburgh juvenile in November 2024; had been off for 17 months before coming in last of five on Newcastle AW (1m4f) 22 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.
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7th

8

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

14:10 Cartmel

Melinda

11st 1lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Made a winning start over hurdles in 2m Musselburgh juvenile in November 2024; had been off for 17 months before coming in last of five on Newcastle AW (1m4f) 22 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

14/1

5th

5

(5)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

17:53 Newcastle (AW)

Melinda

8st 4lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Limited in four runs on the Flat as a 3yo before winning a juvenile hurdle when last seen 18 months ago; this looks quite an ask from 2lb out of the handicap under Lexie Clarkson, who's taking just a second ride under rules.

33/1

1st

8

28th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

13:00 Musselburgh

Melinda

10st 9lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell

0-4 and inconsistent on the Flat, and stablemate Johnny Ringo showed stronger form in that code; however, she has shown some promise and it will be no surprise if she gives a good account for her in-form yard on hurdle debut.

7/1

Form: 13340- D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways at Ludlow (2m) in December and in good form until finishing last of ten in 2m4f Sandown handicap four weeks ago; the sort who might bounce back though.
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8th

4

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

14:10 Cartmel

Tour Ovalie

11st 7lb

J: Miss Eleanor Williams

T: Mrs C Williams

Resumed winning ways at Ludlow (2m) in December and in good form until finishing last of ten in 2m4f Sandown handicap four weeks ago; the sort who might bounce back though.

11/1

10th

16

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 178y

Class 2

17:15 Sandown

Tour Ovalie

10st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mrs C Williams

Gained all six hurdle wins at around 2m but ran quite well when fourth at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) last month; current mark is workable (even from 1lb out of the weights) and Sean Bowen takes over today; could have a say.

16/1

4th

5

15th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 3

15:55 Chepstow

Tour Ovalie

11st 6lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Mrs C Williams

Campaigned mostly at about 2m; record is 6-21, the most recent win at Ludlow in December; placed twice since, including at Newbury when ahead of Rula Bula; gives the impression this return to further is worth exploring.

6/1

Form: 5353-2 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Bagged a four-timer (around 2m) over hurdles/fences last winter; not at her best of late though and finished a remote second in 2m Hexham seller three weeks ago on her final run for Jennie Candlish; more needed in refitted cheekpieces for her new handler.
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5th

1

23rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

19:50 Newton Abbot

Demoiselle Kap

12st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Sophie Leech

Rejoined Sophie Leech after remote second in selling hurdle last month; made no impact when 50-1 for 2m1f handicap hurdle three weeks later and reverts to chasing with quite a bit to prove; cheekpieces removed.

16/1

9th

7

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

14:10 Cartmel

Demoiselle Kap

11st 1lb

J: Roisin Leech

T: Sophie Leech

Bagged a four-timer (around 2m) over hurdles/fences last winter; not at her best of late though and finished a remote second in 2m Hexham seller three weeks ago on her final run for Jennie Candlish; more needed in refitted cheekpieces for her new handler.

33/1

2nd

6

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

16:40 Hexham

Demoiselle Kap

10st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Four wins over hurdles and fences in 2025 (about 2m2f; ground ranging from good to soft); not in the same form since returning from a layoff in January, including in a Stratford seller in March, but this is easier and she's a viable option.

2/1

OUR TIP

Form: 41-5

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £28.40
Straight Forecast £21.85
Tricast £105.01
Trifecta £193.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Belle Le Grand

The Times:

Dunsy Rock

TOPSPEED:

Winds Of Winter

RP RATINGS:

Magnolia

Daily Mirror:

Dunsy Rock

POSTDATA:

Belle Le Grand

Telegraph:

Belle Le Grand

The Guardian:

Belle Le Grand

Daily Mail:

Belle Le Grand

D Express:

Belle Le Grand

The Sun:

Belle Le Grand

The Star:

Belle Le Grand

Daily Record:

Belle Le Grand