Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle

Put in an improved run to score at Tramore latest (third win there) and this small drop back in trip shouldn't pose an issue. Is as effective away from Tramore so with no ground issues, every chance of following up despite 9lb rise in weights for that win.

Won a maiden hurdle at Clonmel last year (heavy ground) and ran as well as could have been expected at the weights at Kilbeggan last time. Cheekpieces go on today and a better run back in a handicap wouldn't surprise.

Picked up the pieces to win a maiden hurdle at Gowran Park last year (better ground probably responsible for that effort) and may well have needed most recent run after six month absence. Step up in trip likely to suit and looks a player if coming on from that run.

Winner of a maiden hurdle here in May 2016 but progression seems to have ground to a halt recently, although possible excuses can be found. These conditions more likely to suit but comes with risks now, and others preferred.

Generally consistent at a low level and ran well on the Flat at Wolverhampton at the end of May (a track she often goes well at). No issues with trip or ground but may find one or two others improving past her today.

Put in a much improved run at Tramore on her latest start, picked off in the shadows of the post after looking the likely winner. On a fair mark but does need to prove this trip suits as well as shorter does.

Only the one win in 24 starts but gets placed plenty. May have needed last couple of runs to achieve peak fitness after a break and conditions fine, but others more compelling for win purposes.

No win and just the one place in 16 starts to date, and although not disgraced at Listowel when last seen out, finished weakly, and others readily preferred.