Jumping For Joy On Racing TV Jane Seymour Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2)

Off time: 15:02 | Winning time: 4m 50.10s

Desaray Girl²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-7| J: Thomas Dowson| T: P A Kirby| OR: 133| D

7/1

Modest form at best in bumpers she's come alive over hurdles winning 3-3 including a Haydock Listed event on her second start (Flow Away, third). Maintained her unbeaten hurdles record when given an easy task last time; penalised but more to come.

Form: 30-0111

Deja Vue³⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Aidan Coleman| T: A J Honeyball| OR: 132

5/2

From a stable that have won this race before; showed improved form when landing back-to back events at Ffos Las both in testing conditions. Beaten twice since once in this grade; stayed 3m well in a handicap last time; not sure to get an easy lead.

Form: 321153

Emmas Joy²⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-2| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 131| C

7/4

Bumper winner who has maintained her progress over hurdles gaini9ng her second success last time when seen to maximum effect from the front at Wetherby. Defied a penalty in emphatic style; course winner who deserves her chance at this level.

Form: 8-31521

Flow Away⁶²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Kielan Woods| T: A M Hales| OR: 123

11/1

Fair in bumpers she's take been on an upward curve since she was switched he hurdles winning her first two novice hurdles over 2m. Upped in trip/grade last time (behind Deseray Girl); did enough to suggest she can compete in this grade.

Form: 636-113

Fontaine Collonges⁴⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-2| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: Miss V Williams

16/1

French bumper winner at the third attempt over 1m4f who was quick to strike for her new yard in a Ludlow bumper under a penalty, winning with a bit in hand. Bred to stay at least 2m4f; given an exacting task on hurdles debut.

Form: 26-11

Vienna Court¹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-2| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 131

4/1

Fairly useful over hurdles she returned to form last time at Taunton when given a straightforward task scoring by 9L. Up in grade she warrants a try at this level having handled testing conditions in the past; one for the shortlist.

Form: 0-16321

Non-Runners

Rayna's World⁵⁷

Weight: 11-2| Age: 5

T: P A Kirby J: Colm McCormack

Forecasts

Emmas Joy (7/4), Deja Vue (5/2), Vienna Court (4/1), Desaray Girl (7/1), Flow Away (11/1), Rayna's World (12/1), Fontaine Collonges (16/1)

This Listed mares’ contest could be run at a good clip with several that like to go from the front and that in turn may set the race up for one that is more patiently ridden. The strong travelling VIENNA COURT is almost the pick of the weights on official ratings and given her profile she should enjoy this test. Anthony Honeyball has won this heat before and his Deja Vue looks one of the main players although she may find herself with company on the lead via the unbeaten over hurdles Desaray Girl and the improving Emmas Joy; a contested lead would not help any of their chances. Flow Away can’t be ruled out but does need to improve again.