In Memory Of Susan Corrigan Mares' Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 13:25 | Winning time: 5m 11.03s

Sacre Coeur^h⁵⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 121

7/2

Hurdle/chase winner in France. Drew a blank for Charlie Mann last term but back to best when runner-up at Bangor in October on just second run for new yard. Claims with a repeat.

Form: U43F-42

Golden Emblem^t²⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 116| D

17/2

Dual winner and big improver last season. Much better effort this term when third of 4 at Hereford last month. Being eased another 2 lb can only help.

Form: 2153-63

On My Command^t⁶⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: J J Burke| T: H Fry| OR: 114| C| D

6/5

Course bumper winner who struck at the fourth time of asking over hurdles when making a successful return for new trainer Harry Fry in Market Rasen novice in October. Opening handicap mark fair.

Form: 16224-1

Ruby Yeats^p¹⁷

Age: 10| Weight: 10-13| J: J E Moore| T: G & J Moore| OR: 108| CD

11/1

Successful at Exeter last winter. Not at best on both starts this term but has dropped to 5 lb below that winning mark so dangerous if staging a revival.

Form: 1630-48

Shantung^p¹⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 10-12| J: Bryony Frost| T: L Wadham| OR: 107

9/2

Gained her first win since 2018 when bagging 2m Fakenham handicap in January. Back to form at second time of asking this season when third of 12 at Sandown 27 days ago.

Form: 4215-73

Blarney Bateleur²¹⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 10-7| J: James Davies| T: A Irvine| OR: 102| BF| D

16/1

Much improved when striking on handicap debut at Market Rasen (20.5f) in February. Also runner-up at Warwick (21f) in May and capable of playing a part if primed after 7 months off.

Form: 8915-24

Forecasts

On My Command (6/5), Sacre Coeur (7/2), Shantung (9/2), Golden Emblem (17/2), Ruby Yeats (11/1), Blarney Bateleur (16/1)

Tough to rule out any of these. Handicap newcomer On My Command has an unexposed profile and gets the nod to make it 2-2 for new trainer Harry Fry. Top-weight Scare Coeur was a good second at Bangor last time and is selected for the forecast spot ahead of the returning Blarney Bateleur.