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Wednesday 8 May 2024

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Herring Queen Series Final Mares' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 2  |   2m 51y  |   Good  |   12 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:50  |   Winning time: 3m 51.87s
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Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
1
Horse silk
Bruciot26
Age: 6|  Weight: 12-0| J: Ben Bromley(5)| T: S R B Crawford| OR:  128| D
16/1
Won a Catterick maiden before landing 2¼m Leopardstown listed handicap in February. Not seen to best effect at Aintree latest and can't be ruled out.
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2
Horse silk
Lily Du Berlaish,t19
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-6| J: J J Slevin| T: S R B Crawford| OR:  120| D
9/2
Career best when winning 7-runner novice hurdle at Ayr (16f, soft, 5/2) 19 days ago by 7½ lengths from Shakeyatailfeathet. May be more to come on handicap debut and isn't taken lightly.
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3
Horse silk
Politacust,p124
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-0| J: Liam Harrison| T: F O'Brien| OR:  114| D
7/1
Bumper winner who left her qualifying efforts over hurdles behind when making a successful handicap debut at Huntingdon (20.5f) in March and improved again when following up at Hereford (21.7f, good) 24 days ago. Raised 6 lb since but further progress may be forthcoming. Cheekpieces on first time.
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4
Horse silk
Mighty Moth17
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-12| J: R T Dunne| T: Noel Williams| OR:  112| D
13/2
Fair form when placed twice in bumpers and off the mark at the third attempt in this sphere when bagging Hereford maiden (16.2f) in February. Built on that when runner-up on handicap debut at Stratford (16.3f, good to soft) since and merits consideration.
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5
Horse silk
Micks Jet20
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-11| J: Joe Williamson(3)| T: P A Kirby| OR:  111
16/1
Bumper winner who made steady progress over hurdles prior to landing the odds in Musselburgh maiden (19.8f, soft) in February. Ran poorly in higher grade at Cheltenham latest, however, and needs to bounce back on handicap debut here.
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6
Horse silk
14/1
Came good at the fifth time of asking over hurdles when winning 2m mares' maiden at Bangor (heavy) at the end of February. Faces different conditions for handicap debut here but warrants respect nonetheless.
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7
Horse silk
Shakeyatailfeather19
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-9| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR:  109
9/1
Made the frame all 3 completed starts over hurdles, latest when creditable 7½ lengths second of 7 to Lily Du Berlais in novice hurdle at Ayr (16f, soft) 19 days ago. Sent handicapping for shrewd yard now and is worth a second look in the market.
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8
Horse silk
Linda Moont167
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-9| J: J M Quinlan| T: N B King| OR:  109| BF
16/1
Steadily progressive in this sphere until well beaten on handicap bow at Doncaster (16.6f, heavy, 11/8) 67 days ago. Probably best excused that run (testing conditions) but others appeal more. Tongue strap on first time.
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9
Horse silk
Spit Spott23
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-6| J: Craig Nichol| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR:  106
28/1
Fair performer on the Flat and has run to a similar level over hurdles for her current yard, making the frame again when fourth of 7 in handicap at this course (18.1f, good to soft, 7/1) 23 days ago. However, others look more progressive.
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10
Horse silk
Mary20
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-5| J: B S Hughes| T: Ian Williams| OR:  105
15/2
Shaped better than in previous handicap outings when respectable seventh of 16 at Cheltenham (20.2f, good) 20 days ago. Claims if building on that but percentage call is to look elsewhere.
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11
Horse silk
Brendas Asking48
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-3| J: C Gethings| T: K Bailey & M Nicholls| OR:  103| BF
10/1
Showed ability in points/bumpers and posted her best effort over hurdles when second of 5 in handicap at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) 48 days ago, running on. Should have more to offer.
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12
Horse silk
5/1
Stepped up on previous form over timber when second of 11 in juvenile at Cheltenham (16.8f, good) 20 days ago, suited by strong pace. 4 lb out of the handicap but useful claimer (aboard last time) takes off 7 lb.
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Forecasts

Lily Du Berlais (9/2), Dameofthecotswolds (5/1), Mighty Moth (13/2), Politacus (7/1), Mary (15/2), Shakeyatailfeather (9/1), Brendas Asking (10/1), Strong Belle (14/1), Brucio (16/1), Linda Moon (16/1), Micks Jet (16/1), Spit Spot (28/1)

Verdict

Plenty with claims here, including BRENDAS ASKING, who put in some good late work when runner-up on her handicap debut at Ludlow last time and should have learnt plenty from that. Lily du Berlais and Politacus head the list of dangers.

Prize Money

1st: £25,720.002nd: £11,825.003rd: £5,915.004th: £2,955.005th: £1,480.006th: £735.007th: £370.008th: £185.00

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