Ashleighs Builders Mares' Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 15:50 | Winning time: 3m 54.10s

Stepover^t⁴¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: Luca Morgan⁽⁷⁾| T: A M Hales| OR: 113| D

7/1

Now back on the same mark as her last win, that coming at Worcester last September. Below par at Southwell last time out but capable at this level and she is the sort to bounce back without warning. Has chances.

Form: 41P3-25

Sid Hoodie^p,t¹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-2| J: Harry Bannister| T: C J Mann| OR: 103| D

11/4

Came good at Fakenham in April and two solid enough efforts since then, staying on well for third after getting outpaced at Southwell last time. Suspiscion is there's better to come from her, and a good pace up front will help her chance here.

Form: 4241-33

Dariya^p,t²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 11-1| J: Aidan Coleman| T: C E Longsdon| OR: 102| D

3/1

Unexposed 4yo that came good at Worcester last time, travelling well and quickening clear for an easy win. Upped in grade and in the weights but on an upward curve and a surprise if we've seen the best of her yet.

Form: 473-F61

Runasimi River⁴⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 10-13| J: Lorcan Williams⁽³⁾| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 100| D

5/1

Long time since her last win and she's not really going anywhere quickly at the moment. Handicapper giving her a chance but others have much more going for them here, and she may find it hard going.

Form: 1F4/604

Milan Of Crystal^t⁷

Age: 10| Weight: 10-6| J: Lee Edwards| T: Dave Roberts| OR: 93| BF| D

11/4

In the frame last two starts but in truth well beaten on both occasions, and her big selling point is the form of the yard, which is excellent at present. On that she's not discounted, and this drop back to 2m may help too.

Form: 643-633

Timassini¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 10-4| J: Adam Wedge| T: Evan Williams| OR: 91

25/1

Beaten big distances all five starts to date and hard to make any sort of a case for at present. In good hands but can only be watched.

Form: 5F8-50

Non-Runners

Birch Vale⁴⁶

Weight: 11-11| Age: 7

T: D McCain Jnr J: B S Hughes

Forecasts

Birch Vale (2/1), Sid Hoodie (11/4), Milan Of Crystal (11/4), Dariya (3/1), Runasimi River (5/1), Stepover (7/1), Timassini (25/1)

It would be no surprise to see Stepover come back to form now she's back on a winning mark and her chance should not be underestimated. Dariya couldn't have won any easier at Worcester and although she faces a tougher task, it will be a surprise if that's as good as she is. But BIRCH VALE was probably an unlucky loser at Cartmel last time, looking to have the race in the bag when the tack came loose, and she can gain compensation today. Milan Of Crystal, from a yard going very well, has a squeak.