Byerley Stud Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Listed) (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:40 | Winning time: 4m 20.81s

Will Victory³²

Age: 4| Weight: 11-5| J: G Sheehan| T: C J Mann| OR: 132

9/2

Flat/dual hurdles winner in France and runner-up in a Newbury novice on debut for new yard last month. Travelling well when falling 3 out in listed race there next time and she's open to improvement.

Form: 112F

On My Command²³

Age: 4| Weight: 11-2| J: J M Quinlan| T: Miss A Murphy| OR: 114

11/1

Fair bumper winner who has found just one too good on each of her 2 starts in this sphere, clear of the rest when chasing home a useful type at Plumpton (2m) last time. However, this is much tougher.

Form: 34-1622

Perfect Myth^h,t⁵³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Bryony Frost| T: N B King| OR: 140| D

13/8

Progressive since returning to action in August, winning 3 times and fine second to The White Mouse (winner again at Cheltenham since) at Wincanton (21.4f) last time. The one to beat.

Form: 211212

Talking About You²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 10-8| J: Harry Bannister| T: S Curran| OR: 132| D

2/1

Improved model since undergoing wind surgery, all-the-way winner at Ludlow prior to following up in this grade at Aintree (17f). This demands another step forward, but she's clearly talented.

Form: 134411

Marta Des Mottes¹⁶⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 10-3| J: Benjamin Poste| T: T Symonds| OR: 132

7/1

Notched a pair of hurdle wins in France during the summer. Form isn't the easiest to assess, but she's joined a respected yard and it'll be interesting to see what the market has to say.

Form: 141

Forecasts

Perfect Myth (13/8), Talking About You (2/1), Will Victory (9/2), Marta Des Mottes (7/1), On My Command (11/1)

PERFECT MYTH has absolutely thrived this season, seemingly all the better for undergoing a third wind operation, and she will prove hard to beat if coping with conditions here. French-import Marta Des Mottes is one to note in the betting and Talking About You should give a good account following her Aintree listed success, but Will Victory remains open to improvement and she is second choice.