'He's not one to take on' - Key trends and a verdict for Thursday's race of the day
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17 January 2026
Saturday 17th January
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BetMGM Warfield Mares' Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 7f 157y
- Going: Soft
- Runners
- 4
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Below par this term, including over fences, but very dangerous on last season's form
69-229
Age: 7
Weight: 11-6
OR: 138
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec 25 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f GS | HcHG3 | 11-7 | 9/13 | Wilful (23L) | 16/1 | 140 | 126 |
| 5 Dec 25 | Exe Exeter | 17.5f GS | 3Ch | 10-12 | 2/4 | Mirabad (2¼L) | 11/10F | 140 | 133 |
| 12 Nov 25 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 17.5f Sft | NvChLM | 11-2 | 2/4 | Diva Luna (19L) | 11/10F | 142 | 127 |
| 22 Apr 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Y/Sft | HcHL | 11-7 | 9/16 | Lord Erskine (14L) | 11/2 | 142 | 134 |
| 11 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20f GS | HG1M | 11-5 | 6/10 | Lossiemouth (13½L) | 12/1 | 138 | 140 |
| 8 Feb 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Sft | HcHG3 | 10-7 | 1/17 | Lump Sum (8L) | 9/2 | 123 | 138 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts at this distance (67%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 3 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (27%)
Smart in bumpers and has taken very well to hurdling; up in grade but may well be up to it
22-11
Age: 7
Weight: 11-4
OR: 128
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Sft | NvHLM | 11-0 | 1/9 | Charisma Cat (3½L) | 7/4F | - | 133 |
| 31 Oct 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Gd | 4MdHM | 11-6 | 1/11 | Dream Shadow (¾L) | 4/5F | - | 107 |
| 3 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 17f GS | NHFG2M | 11-2 | 2/20 | Seo Linn (½L) | 22/1 | 109 | 117 |
| 21 Dec 24 | Thu Thurles | 16f Gd | NHFM | 11-11 | 2/18 | Blue Velvet (¾L) | 80/1 | - | 104 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 7 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (30%)
Hard to fancy on recent form but was third in this race last year and could bounce back
03-000
Age: 8
Weight: 11-2
OR: 130
Days: 37
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 25 | Tau Taunton | 19f Gd | 3HcH | 12-2 t | 10/11 | Celtic Art (22L) | 12/1 | 132 | 115 |
| 1 Nov 25 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f Gd | 2HcH | 11-5 t | 10/11 | Alexei (22L) | 20/1 | 133 | 122 |
| 10 May 25 | Hay Haydock | 15.5f Gd | HcHG3 | 11-10 t | 13/16 | Our Champ (25L) | 11/1 | 133 | 114 |
| 12 Apr 25 | Ayr Ayr | 16f GS | HcHG2 | 11-0 t | 3/12 | Cracking Rhapsody (½L) | 12/1 | 132 | 133 |
| 8 Mar 25 | San Sandown | 16f GS | 2HcH | 10-13 t | 11/17 | Go Dante (9¾L) | 8/1 | 132 | 126 |
| 18 Jan 25 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f Gd | HG2M | 11-2 t | 3/7 | Take No Chances (3L) | 17/2 | 132 | 131 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Closely matched with Nurse Susan on recent Sandown running; unlikely to be far away
1F-314
Age: 7
Weight: 11-2
OR: 130
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 28 Dec 24 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 3HcHM | 11-3 | 6/10 | Tour Ovalie (18½L) | 100/30 | 114 | 105 |
2
D
Nurse Susan
J: Harry Skelton
T: Dan Skelton
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 7 wins from 22 in the last 14 days (32%)
09-911
Age: 9
Weight: 11-6
OR: 140
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jan 26 | San Sandown | 20f Gd | HLM | 11-4 | 1/6 | Jubilee Alpha (2¼L) | 11/4 | 134 | 137 |
| 13 Dec 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | 2HcHM | 11-0 | 1/9 | Siog Geal (2¾L) | 13/2 | 127 | 133 |
| 2 Nov 25 | Crl Carlisle | 20f Sft | 2HcH | 11-8 | 9/11 | Hartington (25L) | 11/1 | 130 | 106 |
| 11 Apr 25 | Ayr Ayr | 21.5f GS | 2HcH | 11-5 p1 | 9/10 | The Four Sixes (48L) | 100/30 | 132 | 94 |
| 14 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | 2HcH | 11-0 | 11/24 | Wodhooh (25L) | 16/1 | 133 | 118 |
| 21 Jan 24 | Lin Lingfield | 23f Sft | 2HcH | 10-13 | 1/10 | Ramo (nk) | 6/4F | 129 | 133 |
Verdict
The one with the most potential is LA CONQUIERE and Jamie Snowden's 7yo is taken to maintain her unbeaten record over hurdles.
La Conquiere
Betting Forecast:
6/4 La Conquiere,
11/4 Nurse Susan,
7/2 Joyeuse,
5/1 Sunset Marquesa,
12/1 Ooh Betty
Relevant Tips
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