Trainer with perfect Beverley record in 2025 sends one runner on Wednesday
9 months ago
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12 March 2026
Thursday 12th March
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Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle (Registered As The David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle) (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 4f 56y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 7
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Light rain
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 4 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (27%)
Likeable but behind Wodhooh and Feet Of A Dancer (twice) in recent races
P22132
Age: 6
Weight: 11-5
OR: 141
Days: 47
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 26 | Don Doncaster | 24.5f Sft | HG2M | 11-6 | 2/8 | Feet Of A Dancer (2L) | 13/2 | 139 | 139 |
| 29 Dec 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 20.5f Gd/Y | HG3M | 11-0 | 3/5 | Wodhooh (5½L) | 18/1 | 132 | 141 |
| 24 Nov 25 | Kem Kempton | 21f Gd | HLM | 11-0 | 1/6 | Bethpage (1¾L) | 9/4F | 130 | 130 |
| 26 Oct 25 | Wex Wexford | 20f Y | HM | 11-1 | 2/4 | Mozzies Sister (13L) | 4/7F | 127 | 119 |
| 9 Oct 25 | Thu Thurles | 16.5f Gd/Y | Md | 9-11 | 2/11 | Sorrentino (8½L) | 7/5F | - | 69 |
| 21 Sep 25 | Lis Listowel | 20f Y/Sft | HM | 11-1 | 2/5 | Farfromnowhere (5L) | 4/1 | 127 | 129 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Listed and Grade 2 winner this season but beaten by Wodhooh at Leopardstown in between
43-121
Age: 7
Weight: 11-5
OR: 144
Days: 47
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 26 | Don Doncaster | 24.5f Sft | HG2M | 11-6 | 1/8 | Dream On Baby (2L) | 7/4F | 141 | 143 |
| 29 Dec 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 20.5f Gd/Y | HG3M | 10-11 | 2/5 | Wodhooh (2¼L) | 7/2 | 139 | 141 |
| 23 Nov 25 | Pun Punchestown | 18f Sft/Hy | HLM | 10-11 | 1/5 | Mozzies Sister (9L) | 7/2 | 139 | 143 |
| 21 Apr 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Sft/Hy | HG2 | 10-10 | 3/10 | Maxxum (1½L) | 6/1 | 135 | 136 |
| 13 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f GS | HcHG3 | 11-7 | 4/24 | Doddiethegreat (5¼L) | 15/2 | 136 | 136 |
| 28 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 23.5f Y | HcH | 10-13 | 3/20 | Win Some Lose Some (4½L) | 6/1 | 130 | 132 |
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 5 wins from 7 starts at this distance (71%)
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 8 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (62%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 14 wins from 48 in the last 14 days (29%)
Two Grade 1 hurdle wins; Grade 2 novice chase win latest; 2nd last year; sure to go well
2-1321
Age: 7
Weight: 11-5
OR: 150
Days: 53
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan 26 | Thu Thurles | 21f Y | NvChG2M | 10-12 | 1/6 | Tareze (18L) | 1/7F | - | 147 |
| 27 Dec 25 | Lim Limerick | 22.5f Sft/Hy | NvChG2M | 10-12 | 2/7 | The Big Westerner (2¾L) | EvensF | - | 139 |
| 23 Nov 25 | Cor Cork | 21f Y | ChM | 11-7 | 3/7 | Kala Conti (15½L) | 2/7F | - | 129 |
| 3 May 25 | Pun Punchestown | 20.5f Y | HG1M | 11-7 | 1/6 | Gala Marceau (6½L) | EvensF | 149 | 151 |
| 11 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20f GS | HG1M | 11-5 | 2/10 | Lossiemouth (7½L) | 5/1 | 151 | 144 |
| 20 Feb 25 | Pun Punchestown | 20f Sft | HG3M | 11-7 | 1/5 | Mousey Brown (6L) | 5/6F | 147 | 149 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
4th last year; operating a little below her best this term; blinkers replace cheekpieces
3-3373
Age: 8
Weight: 11-5
OR: 145
Days: 47
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 26 | Don Doncaster | 24.5f Sft | HG2M | 11-8 p | 3/8 | Feet Of A Dancer (9L) | 4/1 | 145 | 135 |
| 28 Dec 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 23.5f Gd/Y | HG1 | 11-3 p | 7/8 | Teahupoo (56L) | 25/1 | 145 | 104 |
| 17 Nov 25 | Nav Navan | 20f Sft/Hy | HG2 | 11-1 p | 3/5 | Colonel Mustard (6¾L) | 100/30 | 146 | 139 |
| 12 Oct 25 | Naa Naas | 16f Y | Hc | 9-0 p | 10/20 | Light As Air (8½L) | 8/1 | 90 | 86 |
| 26 Sep 25 | Lis Listowel | 14f Gd/Y | 10-13 p | 2/11 | Lark In The Mornin (hd) | 100/30 | 92 | 89 | |
| 9 Sep 25 | Gal Galway | 12f Sft | LF | 9-9 p | 12/15 | La Isla Mujeres (14½L) | 25/1 | - | 78 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 26 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 31 in the last 14 days (3%)
Useful but has plenty to find on form
F-3143
Age: 7
Weight: 11-5
OR: 129
Days: 54
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 26 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f Sft | HG2M | 11-2 t | 3/4 | Ooh Betty (2¼L) | 13/2 | 130 | 131 |
| 3 Jan 26 | San Sandown | 20f Gd | HLM | 11-4 t | 4/6 | Nurse Susan (4L) | 3/1 | 125 | 133 |
| 6 Dec 25 | San Sandown | 20f Sft | 3HcHM | 11-9 t | 1/7 | Shantwopointfive (6½L) | 11/8F | 119 | 129 |
| 7 Nov 25 | Exe Exeter | 18.5f Gd | 4HcHM | 12-2 t | 3/11 | Apples Moon (3L) | 5/1 | 117 | 121 |
| 22 Mar 25 | Nby Newbury | 20.5f Gd | NvHcHM | 11-4 t | F/15 | Siog Geal () | 13/2 | 117 | - |
| 6 Feb 25 | Ffo Ffos Las | 16f Hy | 4NvHM | 11-7 t1 | 1/4 | Followango (5½L) | 13/8J | 112 | 120 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Third to Lossiemouth last year; has run well in defeat this term; each-way player again
5-6233
Age: 8
Weight: 11-5
OR: 145
Days: 55
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 26 | Wdr Windsor | 20f Sft | 2H | 11-1 | 3/5 | Potters Charm (1½L) | 7/2 | 145 | 144 |
| 28 Nov 25 | Nby Newbury | 24.5f Sft | HG2 | 11-1 | 3/7 | Impose Toi (3¾L) | 7/1 | 144 | 144 |
| 1 Nov 25 | Wet Wetherby | 24f Gd | HG2 | 11-1 | 2/5 | Strong Leader (nk) | 9/2 | 145 | 143 |
| 11 Oct 25 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f Gd | 2HcH | 11-7 | 6/14 | Rambo T (7½L) | 20/1 | 146 | 143 |
| 26 Apr 25 | San Sandown | 21.5f Gd | HG2 | 11-3 | 5/6 | Blueking d'Oroux (10½L) | 3/1 | 146 | 136 |
| 3 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 20f GS | HG1 | 11-3 | 3/6 | Lossiemouth (11L) | 28/1 | 146 | 142 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 4 wins from 5 starts at this distance (80%)
Going Specialist - 4 wins from 5 starts on this ground (80%)
9-10 over hurdles, including two C&D wins; two Graded wins this term; again hard to beat
112-11
Age: 6
Weight: 11-5
OR: 154
Days: 73
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 20.5f Gd/Y | HG3M | 11-5 | 1/5 | Feet Of A Dancer (2¼L) | 8/15F | 154 | 153 |
| 22 Nov 25 | Asc Ascot | 19.5f GS | HG2 | 10-7 | 1/8 | Celtic Dino (2½L) | 6/5F | 154 | 145 |
| 3 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 20f GS | HG1 | 11-3 | 2/6 | Lossiemouth (2¾L) | 17/2 | 152 | 151 |
| 14 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | 2HcH | 11-8 | 1/24 | Act Of Authority (4¼L) | 9/2 | 141 | 151 |
| 14 Dec 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | 2HcHM | 11-4 | 1/12 | Joyeuse (1¾L) | 10/1 | 130 | 134 |
| 27 Jan 24 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f Gd | 4yHLM | 11-5 | 1/10 | Max Of Stars (6½L) | 1/2F | 130 | 119 |
Verdict
Last year's runner-up Jade De Grugy should go well but preference is for WODHOOH, who can make it 10-11 over hurdles.
Wodhooh
Betting Forecast:
4/5 Wodhooh,
11/4 Jade De Grugy,
8/1 Feet Of A Dancer,
9/1 Take No Chances,
14/1 Dream On Baby,
25/1 Jetara,
66/1 Sunset Marquesa
Relevant Tips
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