17:01 Haydock

Saturday 16 April 2022

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Challenger Series Mares' Chase Final Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 17:01 | Winning time: 5m 27.13s

Vienna Court²⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 12-3| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 140

6/1

Has returned a much improved model this term, winning a pair of competitive Cheltenham handicaps around the turn of the year. Didn't run very well in Mares' Chase at Festival latest but there's certainly nothing wrong with her handicap form.

Form: 3-31126

Alohamora^p⁴²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: Philip Armson⁽⁷⁾| T: J Nash| OR: 135

12/1

Successful on her last 3 chase starts. A mark in the mid-130s certainly demands more of her but she's hard to discount in her current mood.

Form: 071211

Maid O'Malley²⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-4| J: B S Hughes| T: W Coltherd| OR: 127

7/2

Has thrived since front-running tactics have been adopted, winning mares' handicaps at Wetherby and Carlisle this year. In process of running very well when falling 2 out in Mares' Chase at Cheltenham Festival. Respected back in handicap.

Form: 2-2211F

Midnightreferendum^p1⁵⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 11-3| J: Tom Cannon| T: A King| OR: 126

13/2

Useful mare who took a heavy late tumble at Aintree in December and hasn't been in the same form twice since. First-time cheekpieces will need to help spark a revival.

Form: 33-2F63

Fortunes Melody^p,t³⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 10-8| J: D A Jacob| T: H Fry| OR: 117

5/1

Useful hurdler in France. Hasn't hit same heights in Britain, although she has filled the runner-up spot 3 times since switching to fences and her mark continues to edge down.

Form: 452422

Another Theatre³⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 10-4| J: Thomas Dowson| T: P A Kirby| OR: 113

10/1

Gained a belated first success over fences in 7-runner race at Newcastle last month. Raised 6 lb for that but she does retain handicapping scope on her best hurdle form.

Form: 495421

Une De La Seniere^p1,t⁵⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 10-4| J: P J Brennan| T: F O'Brien| OR: 113| BF

12/1

Three-time winner over hurdles. Hasn't reached the same level in 3 chase starts this winter but her handicap mark does reflect that. Cheekpieces go on for the first time in Britain. No shock were she to fare better.

Form: 314434

Molly Carew⁴⁴

Age: 10| Weight: 10-3| J: Adam Wedge| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 112| CD

7/2

Ended last season with a win in this and set up herself up nicely for a repeat by scoring in a small field at Taunton last month. Actually 5 lb lower than 12 months ago. Obvious claims.

Form: 467331

Reine Fee^p,t³²

Age: 9| Weight: 10-0| J: David Noonan| T: Henry Oliver| OR: 107

22/1

On a long losing run but has been placed twice since joining this yard. 2 lb out of the handicap here so it's probable the wait for another win will go on a bit longer.

Form: 528P23

Forecasts

Maid O'Malley (7/2), Molly Carew (7/2), Fortunes Melody (5/1), Vienna Court (6/1), Midnightreferendum (13/2), Another Theatre (10/1), Alohamora (12/1), Une De La Seniere (12/1), Reine Fee (22/1)

Despite a win last time MOLLY CAREW is still 5 lb lower than when landing this race 12 months ago and is selected to repeat the dose. Maid O'Malley looked to be in the process of running a blinder when coming down 2 out in the Mares' Chase at the Cheltenham Festival and she could pose the main threat if none the worse. Une de La Seniere could also play a part if cheekpieces give her a bit more.