NetBet Sport Mares' Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 14:00 | Winning time: 5m 19.7s

Vivant^b¹¹

Age: 5| Weight: 12-0| J: R Johnson| T: T Lacey| OR: 117

9/2

Has won twice at Worcester this summer, most recently over 2m7f late last month. Stays well, and drop in trip not ideal, but fitting of blinkers should compensate.

Form: 0P-1331

Lady Markby^p1³⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-13| J: Patrick Cowley⁽⁵⁾| T: Miss E C Lavelle| OR: 116

8/1

Ran poorly at Ffos Las on penultimate start, but back to best when neck second of eight to Comely in handicap at Market Rasen last time, albeit looking hard work. Cheekpieces may help her travel better now.

Form: 331/392

Bold Image³⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-9| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 112| C| D

11/10

Bumper winner here, and ran best hurdles race for Suzy Smith over C&D. Had win operation prior to a winning debut at Newton Abbot for new yard, and should remain competitive.

Form: 67683-1

La Paimpolaise⁵⁷³

Age: 6| Weight: 10-10| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: Dr R D P Newland| OR: 99

3/1

Hurdles winner in France for Guy Cherel, but disappointing so far in Britain. Has moved to a yard which does well with similar types, though, and no shock to see her revived.

Form: 3966PP/

Hermosa Vaquera^p¹⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 10-8| J: Joshua Moore| T: G & J Moore| OR: 97

12/1

Winner on the Flat a year ago, and shaped well on second start after absence when third of eight to Ladies Dancing in amateur event at Stratford last time. Should build on that.

Form: 1422/2-3

Forecasts

Bold Image (11/10), La Paimpolaise (3/1), Vivant (9/2), Lady Markby (8/1), Hermosa Vaquera (12/1)

BOLD IMAGE goes well here, and bounced back to win on debut for Dan Skelton at Newton Abbot, so should make another bold bid. She might have a bit too much pace for recent Worcester winner Vivant, although blinkers could help that rival. La Paimpolaise has switched to a shrewd yard, and is potentially well treated on her old French form.