Lady Protectress Mares' Chase (Listed) (GBB Race)

Off time: 15:05 | Winning time: 5m 21.1s

Annie Mc^p³⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 145| D

13/8

Rattled off hat-trick over fences last term. Struggled in top-end handicaps after but resumed progress when easy winner of similar event at Doncaster 5 weeks ago. Sure to make another bold bid.

Form: 119-751

Happy Diva^t⁶⁶

Age: 10| Weight: 11-4| J: R Patrick| T: Kerry Lee| OR: 149| BF| D

9/2

Likeable mare who took 2019 Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham and was running well when falling 2 out in latest renewal. Pulled too hard next time but sets the standard here so worth another chance.

Form: 242-5F3

Zambella²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: D A Jacob| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 142| CD

2/1

Useful hurdler who has made the perfect start over fences this term, winning all 3 starts in listed events, including over C&D penultimate start. Capable of better still so another bold bid expected.

Form: 44-7111

Destinee Royale³²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-0| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: Miss V Williams| OR: 121| BF

11/1

Bumper winner who made a successful debut over fences at Market Rasen a year ago. Well-backed favourite when unseated at the sixth at Sandown on return. Up in class but remains with potential.

Form: 13/241-U

Momella^p,t³⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-0| J: S Bowen| T: H Fry| OR: 139| D

8/1

Useful hurdler who's getting the hang of things over fences now, opening account in emphatic fashion at Exeter before following up with another polished effort at Wincanton. Respected.

Form: P2-2B11

Forecasts

Annie Mc (13/8), Zambella (2/1), Happy Diva (9/2), Momella (8/1), Destinee Royale (11/1)

HAPPY DIVA pulled too hard at Carlisle but is the one to beat on the pick of her form so is worth another chance reunited with her regular rider. None of her 4 rivals can be dismissed but Zambella is 3 from 3 in listed chases so rates the main threat.