Wigley Group Lady Godiva Mares' Novices' Chase (Listed) (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:27 | Winning time: 5m 17.6s

Zambella²⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: D A Jacob| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 139

9/4

Useful hurdler and set to make an even better chaser based on her success in Bangor listed novice on her first attempt last month. More to come and selected to make light of her penalty.

Form: 1/U44-71

Flow Away²⁹³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Kielan Woods| T: A M Hales| OR: 131

9/1

Did well over hurdles last year, winning twice and runner-up in Grade 2 mares' novice final outing. Bred to make a chaser but this a tough starting point.

Form: 36/1132-

Legends Gold²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Bryony Frost| T: Miss R Curtis| OR: 134| BF| D

4/1

Point/useful hurdles winner who landed short odds on Ffos Las on chase debut in October. Going well and looking set to follow up when falling 2 out at Uttoxeter next time. Remains open to progress.

Form: 1614-1F

Liberty Bella²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: R T Dunne| T: B Eckley| OR: 125

9/1

Fairly useful dual winning hurdler who ran to a similar level on her second attempt over fences when fourth in Bangor listed latest but the reopposing Zamballa was 13½ lengths ahead of her.

Form: 6463-64

Midnightreferendum¹⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: Thomas Bellamy| T: A King| OR: 133| BF| C

7/2

Stepped up on her hurdle efforts when bolting up on Fontwell chase debut last month. Yet to be asked for effort when falling 3 out at Huntingdon next time. Capable of making mark at this level.

Form: 1/935-1F

Pink Legend¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: Miss V Williams| OR: 134| D

5/1

Dual hurdles winner who showed a good attitude when making a winning start over fences at Bangor (2½m) 12 days ago. Another who should be up to playing a part here.

Form: 3/4142-1

Diva De Vassy^p¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-7| J: Page Fuller| T: J Candlish| OR: 125| D

33/1

Dual hurdle winner in France last season and struck at the second time of asking over fences for her new stable in Huntingdon novice 19 days ago. This harder but yard does continue in good form.

Form: 1241-P1

Forecasts

Zambella (9/4), Midnightreferendum (7/2), Legends Gold (4/1), Pink Legend (5/1), Liberty Bella (9/1), Flow Away (9/1), Diva De Vassy (33/1)

A few with chances in this listed mares' novice. ZAMBELLA would have been a slightly more convincing winner in similar company at Bangor last month but for hitting the last and may be capable of defying her penalty. Midnightreferendum and Legends Gold look the chief threats assuming their confidence hasn't been dented by late falls last time.