It's OK Not To Be OK Mares' Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 15:16 | Winning time: 6m 13.0s

France De Reve^p¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: R P McLernon| T: B Haslam| OR: 107

12/1

Fairly useful 21f hurdle winner for Nicky Henderson but has shown little spark in 6 outings for Ben Haslam (3 of which over fences).

Form: 5PF89-P

Terrafirma Lady⁸⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: Tom Cannon| T: A King| OR: 104

3/1

Lightly-raced maiden who was an improved third of 15 in 21f novice hurdle at Wincanton in December. Suffered heavy defeat on handicap debut a month later but more like it when seventh at Taunton.

Form: 6753P7-

Howdilyoudo^t²²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-3| J: G Sheehan| T: Jamie Snowden| OR: 98

11/4

Run best excused in a first-time tongue tie when sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (18.5f) 3 weeks ago, unsuited by emphasis on speed. Better judged on previous form and now up in trip.

Form: 3/43P3-6

Kentford Mallard^p⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 10-7| J: M G Nolan| T: J W Mullins| OR: 88| C

11/10

On a lengthy losing run but creditable effort third of 13 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot on penultimate start. Mid-field at Worcester last week and headgear back on up in trip.

Form: 7873-36

Forecasts

Kentford Mallard (11/10), Howdilyoudo (11/4), Terrafirma Lady (3/1), France De Reve (12/1)

HOWDILYOUDO has a bigger performance in her and, given her pedigree, this step up in trip could be just what she needs. Kentford Mallard finished ahead of the selection when the pair met recently and may pose the biggest threat in re-fitted headgear.