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16:50 Cheltenham
Jack De Bromhead Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Dawn Run Mares' Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race) (Class 1)
- 21 Runners
- Distance: 2m 179y
- Going: Soft (Good to Soft in places)
- Surface: Turf
- £105,000 added
- Winner: £59,084
- 2nd: £22,260
- 3rd: £11,140
- 4th: £5,565
- Form 11-11
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 142
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey N de Boinville
tracked leaders on inside, pushed along in 3rd turning in, went 2nd and no impression on run to the last, weakened and lost two places final 150 yards
- Form 1-11
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 134
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Adrian Heskin
held up towards rear, closer when hampered and slipped on landing after 2 out, steady headway out wide before the last where switched left, carried left last, stayed on run-in, went 2nd final strides, no chance with winner
- Form 21-1121
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer Jamie Snowden
- Jockey G Sheehan
made all, pushed 3 lengths clear before the last, stayed on strongly, unchallenged
- Form 31-221
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 128
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
off the pace and always towards rear
- Form 6/2232-P
- Age 8
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey S Bowen
mid-division, lost place and towards rear 4 out, never on terms after
- Form 323-423
- Age 8
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 129
- Trainer Stephen Gerard Carey
- Jockey Keith Donoghue
off the pace and always in rear, never a factor, tailed off
- Form P-51111
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 127
- Trainer Ben Clarke
- Jockey Ben Jones
chased winner, pushed along turning in, lost 2nd on run to the last, weakened run-in
- Form 2-21
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 127
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
wore hood to post, raced keenly out wide towards rear, headway out wide tracking leaders 4 out, weakened before the last
- Form 1-113
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 134
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey D N Russell
wore hood to post, mid-division, headway out wide after 2 out, chased leaders on run to the last, went badly left last, went 2nd 150 yards out, no chance with winner, dropped to 3rd final strides
Jetara (IRE)
47- Form 032122
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey Sean O'Keeffe
wore hood to post, chased leaders, pushed along turning in, weakened on run to the last
Ladybank
45- Form 81
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Aidan Coleman
held up in mid-division, headway chasing leaders before 2 out, hung left and weakened after 2 out
- Form 221
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Paul Townend
chased leaders on inside, pushed along turning in, ridden and unable to quicken on run to the last, soon ridden and weakened, eased
- Form 211162
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 126
- Trainer M F Harris
- Jockey H Cobden
off the pace in rear, some late moderate headway out wide run-in
Nikini (IRE)
132- Form 63-4112
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Mr P W Mullins
raced wide towards rear, closer in mid-division before 3 out, headway out wide chasing leaders next, weakened on long run to the last
- Form 16-1321
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 118
- Trainer F O'Brien
- Jockey P J Brennan
raced keenly, chased leaders on inside, weakened home turn
- Form 1
- Age 8
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer A Mullins
- Jockey D E Mullins
held up in mid-division, headway chasing leaders on run to the last, bad mistake last, kept on run-in but no chance to recover
- Form 1-1132
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Jordan Gainford
chased leaders, ridden out wide before the last, weakened run-in
- Form B22105
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Shane Fitzgerald
mid-division on inside, pushed along and weakened after 2 out
- Form 113132
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 134
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
off the pace towards and always rear, never involved
- Form 601U3
- Age 4
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer Nicky Martin
- Jockey Sam Twiston-Davies
off the pace in last trio, never a factor, tailed off
- Form 11
- Age 4
- Weight 10-6
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey Mark Walsh
held up off the pace towards rear, never a factor, tailed off
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
This has only been run seven times and Willie Mullins has won it five times. Paul Townend prefers Lot of Joy to Nikini who, along with The Model Kingdom, was beaten by Magical Zoe at Down Royal in November though is now 9lb better off. Love Envoi was the first British-trained winner last year and hopes are high that the unbeaten Luccia can tread the same path. She has undoubtedly been impressive over timber so far but this looks a lot more competitive than the betting suggests. Princess Zoe, a top-class stayer on the Flat, dead-heated with Ladybank on her belated hurdling debut at Punchestown and will know more today. Rachael Blackmore gets off Belle The Lioness to partner FOXY GIRL, who looked a very nice prospect when bolting up in a Limerick maiden just after Christmas. The second emphatically franked the form at Fairyhouse next time and her build-up for this has been deliberately kept low key. Halka Du Tabert looked ready for a step up in trip when just behind Jetara at Fairyhouse last time and You Wear It Well’s last two runs have been over 2m4f.
Formwatch
Luccia 8-13fav (11-3) 2nd until after 1st, tracked leaders, switched left after 3rd, led 3 out, clear 2 out, mistake last, very easily, won at Exeter 2m 1f lst (1) gd in Feb beating Palace Boy (11-5) by 11l, 6 ran.
Magical Zoe (IRE) 18-1 (10-10) Rear of mid-division, plenty to do in 8th on wide outer when slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden, headway into 5th when bumped and checked after 2 out, went 3rd at last, improved into 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on well to lead close home, won at Down Royal 2m 1f (1) sft in Nov beating Nikini (11-0) by 1l, 10 ran.
You Wear It Well 5-4fav (11-4) Led until before 4 out, chased leader, challenged out wide 2 out, led between last two, pushed clear before the last, stayed on strongly, won at Sandown 2m 4f (1) gs in Feb beating She's A Saint (11-4) by 7 1/2l, 5 ran.
Belle The Lioness (IRE) 2-7fav (11-3) Prominent, led 2nd, hampered by loose horse 3rd, mistake 2 out, soon pushed along, asserted before last, slight mistake last, ridden and strongly pressed run-in, all out close home, won at Thurles 2m mdn Yielding in Jan beating Mollys Glory (11-3) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Ahorsewithnoname 2-5fav (11-0) Held up behind leader, mistake 1st, pushed and lost ground home turn, eased and pulled up after 3 out, at Wincanton 1m 7f (4) gs in Dec.
Banntown Girl (IRE) 11-1 (10-9) Prominent, tracked leaders after 1st, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 2nd early straight, close 3rd when short of room on inner at last, ridden and no impression run-in, kept on same pace, 3rd of 22, 2 3/4l behind Ballybawn Belter (10-0) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp Yielding in Feb.
Endless Escape (IRE) 8-11fav (11-5) Handy, eased into lead 3 out, shaken up approaching last where awkward on landing, ridden run-in and asserted, won at Newcastle 2m 4f (3) gs in Feb beating Leading Force (11-2) by 3 1/4l, 8 ran.
Foxy Girl (FR) 7-4 (10-6) Prominent, led after 1st, 3 lengths clear halfway, extended advantage travelling easily entering straight, 5 length lead after 2 out, soon ridden and kept on well, won at Limerick 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec beating In Excess (10-13) by 4l, 18 ran.
Halka Du Tabert (FR) 15-8 (10-10) Led, joined entering straight, ridden from 2 out, headed after last, no extra in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Ashroe Diamond (10-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f (1) sft in Jan.
Jetara (IRE) 11-1 (10-10) Tracked leader in 2nd, not fluent 1st, disputed lead entering straight, ridden after 2 out, headed after last, kept on in 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Ashroe Diamond (10-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f (1) sft in Jan.
Ladybank 40-1 (11-7) Mid-division, mistake 2nd, 4th halfway, 3rd entering straight, went 2nd and closed on leader before last, challenged run-in where rider dropped whip, stayed on well, joined leader on line, won at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn sft in Jan beating Princess Zoe (11-7), 9 ran.
Lot of Joy (IRE) 1-7fav (11-7) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, went 2nd travelling easily after 3 out, led before 2 out, soon pushed clear, not extended, very easily, won at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Feb beating Cash The Cheque (11-7) by 12l, 15 ran.
Mullenbeg (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Waited with in rear, good headway tracking leaders approaching 2 out, close 2nd after 2 out, hung right approaching the last, pressed winner briefly run-in, found no extra and held final 100 yards, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Rubaud (11-5) at Kempton 2m (1) gd in Feb.
Nikini (IRE) 10-3 (11-0) Led, joined from 3rd, headed 4th, led again before 3 out, ridden and joined 2 out, regained lead after last, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Magical Zoe (10-10) at Down Royal 2m 1f (1) sft in Nov.
Poetic Music 1-2fav (11-9) Keen tracked leaders, hit 3 out, every chance next, led approaching last when hit last hard, ridden and ran on, won at Carlisle 2m 3f (4) gs in Feb beating Ebonello (11-9) by 2 3/4l, 7 ran.
Princess Zoe (GER) 5-4 (11-7) Led or disputed, took keen hold, led 3rd, slight mistake 5th, reached for 4 out, pressed briefly 2 out, soon went on, reduced lead when mistake last, strongly pressed run-in, ridden and stayed on well, joined on line, won at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn sft in Jan beating Ladybank (11-7), 9 ran.
Shecouldbeanything (IRE) 7-1 (10-11) In touch, moderate 3rd after 4th, closer after 6th, closed in 2nd after 8th, led before 3 out, attempted to assert before last, ridden and kept on run-in, headed closing stages, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Hauturiere (10-11) at Punchestown 2m 5f lst (1) Yielding in Feb.
Still Ciel (IRE) 16-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, ran freely, 6th halfway, pushed along after 2 out, ridden and no impression run-in, kept on one pace, 5th of 8, 7 1/4l behind Sa Fureur (11-3) at Thurles 2m 5f (1) gd in Feb.
The Model Kingdom (IRE) 4-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders in 3rd, not fluent 2nd and 3rd, closer 3rd 2 out, pushed along in 2nd before last, ridden and no impression on winner at last, kept on same pace in 2nd run-in, 2nd of 5, 6 1/2l behind Impaire Et Passe (11-4) at Punchestown 2m (1) hvy in Jan.
Inspiratrice (IRE) 13-2 (10-9) Raced off the pace in 4th, closer at 5th, pushed along in 3rd after 3 out, plugged on run-in, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Parikarma (11-2) at Taunton 2m (3) gd in Feb.
Under Control (FR) 5-4fav (11-0) Travelled well, close up in touch, headway 3 out, soon pressed leader, travelling well 2 out, soon led, 1 length ahead approaching last, not extended run-in, won at Newbury 2m (4) gd in Mar beating Bluegrass (11-0) by 4 1/4l, 9 ran.