20:15 Exeter 20 Feb 2026
Ludo Sports & Live Lounge Mares' Handicap Hurdle
Class 4 | 4YO plus
Winner £5,809 - 4 ran
led, pushed along when headed 2 out, rallied and led again before last, ran on well, won going away
held up in last, went third before 3 out, outpaced by leading pair after 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, still plenty to do after last, stayed on well run-in, took second towards finish
soon disputed second, pushed along, 3 out, led 2 out, ridden when briefly headed before last, weakened and lost second towards finish
soon disputed second, raced wide throughout, dropped to rear before 3 out, tailed off from 2 out
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Heavy | 3 | Ascending Lark | 7 | 12 0 | 117 | 23711-1 | 24 days | Harry Derham (148 miles) | Paul O'Brien | 4/ 6 | 4:39.56 | |
| 2024 | Heavy | 6 | Tilly Toughnut | 7 | 10 9 | 101 | 1-636 | 32 days | H D Daly (150 miles) | Richard Patrick | 20/ 1 | 4:40.23 | |
| 2023 | Good | 3 | Midnight Callisto | 8 | 11 2 | 106 | 51-3344 | 16 days | A J Honeyball (44 miles) | Sean O'Briain | 6/ 4 | 4:11.13 | |
| 2022 | Soft | 6 | Good Look Charm | 6 | 11 3 | 112 | 41-3712 | 15 days | A J Honeyball (44 miles) | Rex Dingle | 14/ 1 | 4:26.50 |
