Thoroughbred Breeders Association Mares' Chase (Listed)

Off time: 14:15 | Winning time: 6m 2.55s

Magic Of Light^p²⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-2| J: R M Power| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 138

3/1

Winner of two of her 10 races over fences and was a fine third in a valuable handicap at Navan last month. Represents a top Irish stable and is greatly respected with experience on her side.

Form: 20241-3

Pearl Royale¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Danny Cook| T: N J Hawke| OR: 141

5/1

Has won both times she has completed over fences and generally jumps fluently. Beat a solid yardstick last time and handles cut in the ground. Leading contender.

Form: 221/1F-1

Drinks Interval^t⁴¹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-12| J: R Johnson| T: C L Tizzard| OR: 147

2/1

Winner of three of her five starts over fences, but came a cropper when leading at Market Rasen last time. Plenty more to come and has sound claims.

Form: 21211F

Molly The Dolly³²

Age: 7| Weight: 10-12| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 139

9/4

Has shown marked improvement since switching to fences, winning both starts and generally jumping soundly. Much her stiffest test so far, but has to be respected.

Form: 1422-11

Two Smokin Barrels²⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 10-12| J: Benjamin Poste| T: M Scudamore| OR: 126| D

25/1

Five wins from 15 starts over fences, but little in her record to suggest she can beat the best of these rivals. Needs others to under-perform.

Form: 32175-4

Forecasts

Drinks Interval (2/1), Molly The Dolly (9/4), Magic Of Light (3/1), Pearl Royale (5/1), Two Smokin Barrels (25/1)

Pearl Royale and Drinks Interval are really promising sorts over fences, but both like to lead and could compromise each other's chance if they get involved in a duel up front. Molly The Dolly could be good enough to take advantage if such a scenario unfolds, but the same can be said of Irish raider MAGIC OF LIGHT, who is more experienced and brings solid recent handicap form to the table. She can win what should be a fascinating contest.