15:45 Worcester

Sunday 3 September 2017

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Bet totetrifecta At betfred.com Mares' Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 15:45 | Winning time: 3m 48.81s

Ginger Fizz^b,t³³

Age: 10| Weight: 11-12| J: D A Jacob| T: B I Case| OR: 108| CD

5/1

Has her quirks but she's useful when she's on a going day, and proved too good for Solstalla here last time out. No certainty to repeat the dose given overall profile but has a bit of class for this grade and shouldn't be dismissed lightly,

Form: P4-4151

Solstalla^p1¹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-11| J: James Bowen⁽⁷⁾| T: D Weston| OR: 107| CD

3/1

Generally consistent and chance of reversing earlier form with Ginger Fizz at these weights, but threw in a stinker at Fontwell last time and connections now go for the headgear. Chance if they do the trick, but clearly risky.

Form: P-43224

Strangsmill⁹⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-10| J: S Bowen| T: Sheila Lewis| OR: 106

16/1

Forgiven latest effort as she was hampered in running and lost her action. Previous Aintree third is a decent effort but the worry is this trip is simply on the short side for her, and she may be outpaced.

Form: P423-3P

Cosmic Tigress¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: T J O'Brien| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 103| D

4/1

Was found a suitable opportunity at Southwell latest, beating the reluctant Full by 2l and handicapper has been sensible in only putting her up 3lb. This looks a bit more competitive but she's in form and on that alone deserves respect

Form: 54361/1

Bobble Boru¹²⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 11-6| J: Aidan Coleman| T: M Sheppard| OR: 102| BF| D

8/1

Tends to do her best work when allowed to bowl along in front, and now 1lb lower than her last winning mark, so could bounce back any time. Has won fresh before and may not face much competition for the lead, so worthy of consideration.

Form: 454355-

Mrs Burbidge^p,t¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: N D Fehily| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 100| D

12/1

Won a couple of handicap hurdles from a lower mark last season and warmed up for this with a satisfactory run on the Flat at Bath two weeks ago. New higher mark to start the season off with, and may prefer slightly slower ground too.

Form: 454113-

Oscar's Song^t¹¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 98

7/2

Probably threw her race away in the paddock last time, proving to be on her toes and too keen, and neither effort this season marks her out as well treated here. Early days and she may do better yet, but needs to.

Form: 83-9P32

Distant High^v¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 10-7| J: Benjamin Poste⁽³⁾| T: R J Price| OR: 89

33/1

Just the three wins from 43 starts, so no win machine, and latest couple of efforts rather suggest she's gone off the boil as well. Others readily preferred.

Form: 7800-34

Scotsbrook Night^t¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 10-6| J: Jamie Bargary⁽³⁾| T: S Lycett| OR: 88

33/1

Not disgraced in a few of her novice hurdles efforts, and ran a little better than finishing position suggested at Stratford on her handicap debut last time. Drop back to 2m may help and she may yet improve.

Form: 75-7446

Forecasts

Solstalla (3/1), Oscar's Song (7/2), Cosmic Tigress (4/1), Ginger Fizz (5/1), Bobble Boru (8/1), Mrs Burbidge (12/1), Strangsmill (16/1), Scotsbrook Night (33/1), Distant High (33/1)

First time after a break might be the time to catch BOBBLE BORU in a good mood, and as she's now back on a winning mark, might be able to make all and fend them off late. Ginger Fizz might have her own ideas about things but she's hard to beat on a going day and can go close. Cosmic Tigress comes here in good form and should be considered and it wouldn't be the biggest surprise if Scotsbrook Night turned in a better performance at likely big odds either.