14:50 Worcester

Wednesday 21 October 2026

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Richard And Ann Hitchings Memorial Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 1)

Off time: 14:50 | Winning time: 4m 6.66s

Boombox¹⁶³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: Paul O'Brien| T: Harry Derham

13/8

Sent off favourite all 4 runs in Irish points (placed on 3 completed starts) and promise on Rules debut when second of 11 in bumper at Killarney in May. Interesting as she goes hurdling on first outing since leaving S. Curling, looking the stable first string on jockey bookings.

Form: F223-2

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Frost Moon²⁰³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton

11/2

Successful only outing in Irish points and some encouragement when mid-field in a Ludlow bumper in December. Bettered that form when fourth of 10 at Southwell in April, though without looking straightforward. Off further 6 months ahead of hurdling debut, but she's in top hands.

Form: 1/84-

Our Peggy^h²¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: Brendan Powell| T: J Tizzard| OR: 105

11/8

Won sole start in Irish points and progressed with each of her first 3 starts over hurdles, second in 13-runner mares novice at Wincanton in March. Too free when pulled up in handicap at Kelso next time, but she could make a bold bid with the benefit of her experience.

Form: 1642P-

Rose Of Knocknamoe¹⁸²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Liam Harrison| T: F O'Brien

66/1

Runner-up in an Irish point who suffered interference in a Southwell bumper on Rules debut. However, could finish only seventh of 14 at Ludlow next time, even with having the run of the race. Goes over hurdles after 6 months off.

Form: 267-

Magnifix Du Moulin¹⁵¹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-13| J: G Sheehan| T: R Hobson

6/1

Built on her debut promise for E. Grall in France when winning a Fontwell bumper in May. Ran at least as well when close third of 9 at Bangor later the same month. Could be in the mix switched to hurdles after 5 months off.

Form: 3-13

Mouth Watering^t1⁴⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 10-13| J: James Bowen| T: Deborah Cole

100/1

Offered something to work on first time up when making the frame in bumper at Uttoxeter in July. However, went backwards from that effort when well-beaten sixth of 9 over this C&D last month. Tongue strap applied for hurdles bow.

Form: 46

No Airs Or Graces²⁰⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 10-13| J: Harry Cobden| T: N P Mulholland

33/1

€84,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park filly. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Talking About You (2m-2¼m winner) and bumper winner Eel Pie Island. Fifth of 6 finishers in an Irish point in March. Worth a market check for her much-respected connections.

Form: 5-

Poets Pearl^h¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 10-13| J: Harry Reed| T: Harry Derham

200/1

Made the frame in an Irish point but well held both starts over hurdles so far, showing a tricky side when fifth of 10 in novice at Chepstow 12 days ago. Looks one for further down the line.

Form: 4-55

Shadow Love

Age: 4| Weight: 10-13| J: C J Todd| T: D Skelton

66/1

Getaway filly. Half-sister to a point winner. Dam 21f hurdle winner out of smart 2m-3m hurdle winner Whiteoak, herself a half-sister to useful 2m hurdler Kinnescash. Represents leading yard on debut, though Frost Moon looks to be the stable's main hope.

Form:

Non-Runners

Cool Ocean⁵

Weight: 10-13| Age: 4

T: S Allwood J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Our Peggy (11/8), Boombox (13/8), Frost Moon (11/2), Magnifix Du Moulin (6/1), No Airs Or Graces (33/1), Shadow Love (66/1), Rose Of Knocknamoe (66/1), Mouth Watering (100/1), Cool Ocean (100/1), Poets Pearl (200/1)

BOOMBOX made an encouraging start under Rules when beaten only by the odds-on favourite in a Killarney bumper in May, so she appeals as one to note on her hurdling/stable debut. She gets the vote ahead of Frost Moon, who commands respect as she goes over hurdles for the Skeltons, while Our Peggy can also make her presence felt.