14:02 Wetherby 17 Mar 2026
Entertain In Style At Wetherby Racecourse Mares' 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle
GBB Race | Class 4 | 4YO plus
Winner £5,446 - 7 declared to run
Good to soft
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Sunny
Temperature: 4.5° - 15.4°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 10.5 mph S
Last Update: 16/03/2026 07:00
Bookies best price percentage = .07%
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Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Ayr latest where outstayed late; effective 2m to 3m, acts on soft and good; in good form until latest; drop in trip should suit.
Placed in three hurdle races from six starts. Pulled up 2 out when 15-2 at Ayr over 3m (soft) in a hurdle race won by Better Be Definite last month on her latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Ayr latest where outstayed late; effective 2m to 3m, acts on soft and good; in good form until latest; drop in trip should suit.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D R Fox | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | L Russell & M Scudamore | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Promising debut 2l winner in a maiden at Curraghmore on debut; point form nothing special but could progress under rules.
Half-sister to Abuffalosoldier, won twice over hurdles at 2m 4f and 3m, twice in chases at 2m 6f and 3m 3f and in NH flat race at 2m. A winner at 6-4fav in a point-to-point race at Curraghmore over 3m on her latest outing in October last year, beating Walkingmayotomilan by 2l. Having her first run for a new stable today.
Promising debut 2l winner in a maiden at Curraghmore on debut; point form nothing special but could progress under rules.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hurdle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | P W Wadge | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | M & D Easterby | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Outpaced, ran to form well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Chepstow latest; in good hands and longer trip should suit but may need more time.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Beaten 15l behind Marhaba Prince at 40-1 when seventh of 9 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m (soft) last month.
Outpaced, ran to form well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Chepstow latest; in good hands and longer trip should suit but may need more time.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C J Todd | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Dan Skelton | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to form, still a touch green under pressure when winning a Mares bumper at Plumpton by 2l last time; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m2f, acts on soft, good to soft; bumper win franked; more to come now hurdling.
A winner at 9-4 in a NH flat race at Plumpton over 2m 2f (good to soft) on her latest outing in December last year, beating Secret Des Lune by 2l.
Ran to form, still a touch green under pressure when winning a Mares bumper at Plumpton by 2l last time; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m2f, acts on soft, good to soft; bumper win franked; more to come now hurdling.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hurdle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Bradley Harris | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | N P Mulholland | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Improved up in trip comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Newcastle last time; trainer in form; effective 2 1/2m; needs more.
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 300-1 behind Sanilam when fifth of 12 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Improved up in trip comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Newcastle last time; trainer in form; effective 2 1/2m; needs more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Joshua Thompson | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Micky Hammond | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Far too free well beaten in a novice hurdle at Newcastle latest; acts on good to soft; point winner but improvement required.
Successful in two point-to-points at 2m and 3m on good to firm and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Sanilam when eighth of 12 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Far too free well beaten in a novice hurdle at Newcastle latest; acts on good to soft; point winner but improvement required.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (H only) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jamie Hamilton | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | M Walford | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Bit free but rallied gamely, ran to form 11l third in a handicap hurdle at Ludlow most recent run; effective 2m5f/2m6f with plenty of cut; consistent in short career and should be winning soon.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Third of 10 behind Magical Maggie beaten 11l at 5-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m 5f (soft) last month.
Bit free but rallied gamely, ran to form 11l third in a handicap hurdle at Ludlow most recent run; effective 2m5f/2m6f with plenty of cut; consistent in short career and should be winning soon.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tristan Durrell | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Dan Skelton | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
Point winner Sallyville Lady has yet to open her account over hurdles but she has posted a number of creditable efforts in defeat. Dan Skelton's mare should go close again, as might Biglesisback, who had been knocking at the door prior to being pulled up at Ayr. That being said, a chance can be taken on JOAN'S CHOICE, who would appear to have a big future in this sphere having won a bumper in comfortable fashion at Plumpton in December.
Expert View Verdict
Biglesisback sets the standard on form and boasts an experience edge on her rivals. If she is forgiven her latest run where she was outstayed over 3m she holds strong claims but it is SALLYVILLE LADY who is marginally preferred. The point winner has shaped with promise in all of her starts so far including when placed behind more experienced rivals in a handicap last time. If she settles better down in trip she can defeat Joan's Choice who starts out over hurdles having won a bumper last time. The form of that contest has been franked and she should have more to offer over this longer distance.
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Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 12 | Audacious Annie | 6 | 11 6 | - | 16-823 | 56 days | Jamie Snowden (198 miles) | Gavin Sheehan | 6/ 4 | 4:57.35 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 3f 154y | 4:44.03 |