Davies Insurance Services Mares' Handicap Chase

Off time: 13:31 | Winning time: 5m 18.3s

Silent Steps^t²⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: Bryony Frost| T: N B King| OR: 108

10/3

Has largely run with credit this year without getting her head in front. Only had one start so far for this yard however and every chance they could eek out a little improvement now.

Form: 2247-33

Hint Of Grey¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-11| J: J E Moore| T: G & J Moore| OR: 107| C

4/1

Ran as well as could be expected on chase debut at Kempton (2m2f, good) two weeks ago. Quickly dropped 3lb and will be a player if able to build on that effort now.

Form: 12445-5

Top And Drop⁶²⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: Miss V Williams| OR: 100| BF

11/4

Only had one start over fences back in February 2017, falling when still bang in contention. Clearly had issues and returns here after a long layoff. Will need to be cherry ripe and market check needed.

Form: 4322U5/

Megaboost^p²²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-2| J: Max Kendrick⁽⁵⁾| T: B I Case| OR: 98

20/1

Didn't show a great deal over hurdles and struggled on first start over fences at Plumpton three weeks ago. Needs to better that considerably to be involved.

Form: 63P9-9P

Miss Yeats²⁰¹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-13| J: Tom Cannon| T: Mrs L J Mongan| OR: 95

15/8

Looked outpaced on chasing debut at Huntingdon (2m7½f, good) when last seen in May. Softer ground may help now but shorter trip is a slight concern. Dropped 5lbs for that last effort and not dismissed.

Form: 33054-4

The Boola Bee^h³⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-10| J: David Noonan| T: N J Hawke| OR: 92

20/1

Looked short of pace on chasing debut at Wincanton (1m7½f, good to firm) last month. This trip and ground look much more suitable so better expected.

Form: 645093

Non-Runners

Mrsrobin¹³

Weight: 11-8| Age: 8

T: K Bishop J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Miss Yeats (15/8), Top And Drop (11/4), Silent Steps (10/3), Hint Of Grey (4/1), Mrsrobin (16/1), The Boola Bee (20/1), Megaboost (20/1)

Silent steps is a consistent performer at this level and has not been with Neil King very long. She may be able to gain a well deserved success here. Miss Yeats would be of interest over further and Hint Of Grey could improve but the selection is THE BOOLA BEE who should appreciate this stiffer test of stamina off a light weight.