15:02 Market Rasen 17 Feb 2026
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Class 4 | 4YO plus
Winner £5,809 - 12 ran
disputed lead early, soon raced in second, led before 4th, pushed along 2 out, ridden after last, ran on well, went three lengths clear run-in, slightly eased and reduced lead towards finish, cosily
prominent, closed on leaders 4 out, took second 3 out, chased winner from 2 out, ridden approaching last, outpaced by winner inside final 110yds run-in, kept on but always held towards finish
midfield, dropped to rear and pushed along after 3 out, raced wide to make headway before 2 out, not fluent when disputing third final flight, rallied and kept on well run-in, not reach leading pair towards finish
disputed lead early, clearly led before 1st, headed before 4th, hit 6th, pushed along and lost position after 3 out, pushed along before 2 out, ridden before last, disputed third run-in, no extra when dropped to fourth towards finish
in touch with leaders, hit 6th, pushed along before 2 out, ridden after last, stayed on well run-in, no extra towards finish
towards rear, raced wide to make some headway before 2 out, chased leaders before last, weakened towards finish
held up in rear, pushed along 3 out, some headway before 2 out, outpaced before last, rallied and kept on run-in but never on terms to trouble leaders
prominent, lost position 3 out, weakened quickly after mistake 2 out
midfield, chased leaders before 2 out, outpaced before last, soon weakened
disputed lead early, soon raced in close third, pushed along and lost ground 3 out, outpaced before 2 out, weakened quickly before last
held up towards rear, raced wide on bend before 2 out, outpaced before last, weakened run-in
never better than midfield, pushed along after 3 out, weakened and dropped to last 2 out, soon detached (yard representative could offer no explanation for performance of mare who was routine tested by vet, vet had nothing to report)
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £46.50 (6, 1) |
| Tricast | £228.45 (6, 1, 3) |
| Win | £12.20 (6) |
| Place | £3.00 (6), £1.80 (1), £2.80 (3) |
| Swinger | £7.10 (1, 3), £9.10 (1, 6), £13.50 (3, 6) |
| Exacta | £54.30 (6, 1) |
| Trifecta | £570.60 (6, 1, 3) |
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good to Soft | 6 | Miss Cynthia | 5 | 11 6 | 109 | 321422 | 29 days | L Wadham (114 miles) | Tom Cannon | 11/ 4 | 5:33.12 | |
| 2024 | Soft | 6 | Gilbertina | 7 | 11 1 | 105 | 43P-742 | 56 days | N Kent (16 miles) | Charlie Hammond | 6/ 1 | 5:32.10 | |
| 2023 | Good | 6 | Windtothelightning | 5 | 11 4 | 110 | 2-31 | 23 days | O Greenall & J Guerriero (123 miles) | Henry Brooke | 5/ 2 | 5:14.45 | |
| 2022 | Heavy | 5 | Desaray Girl | 7 | 10 3 | 95 | 55P6U1 | 7 days | Micky Hammond (109 miles) | Emma Smith-Chaston | 5/ 4 | 5:47.82 | |
| 2021 | Soft | 13 | Blarney Bateleur | 8 | 10 1 | 94 | 1-889 | 32 days | A Irvine (187 miles) | Niall Houlihan | 28/ 1 | 5:24.95 | |
| 2019 | Good | 6 | Viva Vittoria | 5 | 11 12 | 116 | 2-022 | 27 days | Miss E C Lavelle (179 miles) | Aidan Coleman | 7/ 1 | 5:01.80 | |
| 2018 | Soft | 11 | Iconic Sky | 5 | 11 6 | 109 | 373-935 | 38 days | L Wadham (114 miles) | Maxime Tissier | 8/ 1 | 4:46.20 | |
| 2017 | Soft | 5 | Lady Markby | 6 | 11 8 | 109 | 871-033 | 42 days | Miss E C Lavelle (179 miles) | Daryl Jacob | 2/ 1 | 4:48.60 | |
| 2016 | Soft | 9 | Card Game | 7 | 11 12 | 115 | 3-43351 | 21 days | J M Jefferson (71 miles) | Jamie Hamilton | 6/ 1 | 4:53.40 |
