17:35 Uttoxeter

Thursday 9 June 2022

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Cazoo Mares' Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 17:37 | Winning time: 5m 57.30s

Becky The Boo²⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 12-0| J: Tom Broughton⁽⁷⁾| T: F O'Brien| OR: 100

22/1

Bumper winner last year but has essentially failed to come up to expectations over hurdles. Upped markedly in trip now handicapping in what is an ordinary race.

Form: 5295P-3

Mourne Lass³⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: B S Hughes| T: Ruth Jefferson| OR: 96

11/1

Runner-up for the second time over hurdles at Ayr a month ago, though was left in that position when two fell late on. Since left Stuart Crawford and opening mark asks for more.

Form: 34524-2

Eightytwo Team²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: H Cobden| T: C Ellam| OR: 90

16/5

Looked limited in Ireland for Paul John Gilligan but much more of an impact when second over C&D for new yard a month ago. Same mark here and a repeat will see her on the premises again.

Form: 73979-2

Fenney Brook³²

Age: 6| Weight: 10-10| J: T J O'Brien| T: H D Daly| OR: 82

7/2

Half-sister to 3 winners and made second handicap start a successful one at Ludlow last month (21.3f). Step up in tip sure to suit and she's a major player.

Form: 64/F76-1

Gold Leader^t²⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 10-10| J: Lily Pinchin⁽³⁾| T: D J Jeffreys| OR: 82

3/1

Didn't show much for Nigel Twiston-Davies but offered more upped to 23f in a first-time tongue tie when second at Worcester 3 weeks ago. Likely to be involved again.

Form: 77/4P-52

Belle Na Bann²³

Age: 6| Weight: 10-3| J: Adam Wedge| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 75

40/1

Little in the way of solid form so far but low-grade handicaps are more suitable.

Form: 35P-6

Lets Go Dutchess²⁰

Age: 12| Weight: 10-3| J: Daire Davis⁽⁷⁾| T: M Hunt| OR: 75

7/1

Couple of fourth-place finishes last month confirm she's competitive at this level but she's pretty exposed.

Form: 72P0-44

Dark Heather³⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 10-2| J: Benjamin Poste| T: B Lund| OR: 71

13/2

Fared as well as could be expected from out of the weights at Fontwell last month and just 3 lb out of the weights this time.

Form: 58576-5

Tre A Peni²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 10-2| J: Craig Nichol| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero| OR: 70

22/1

Bred to have ability and first positive signs on the back of a wind o when third on handicap debut at Bangor. Stepped up in trip and may have more to offer if cutting out the errors.

Form: 0/9P78-3

Forecasts

Gold Leader (3/1), Eightytwo Team (16/5), Fenney Brook (7/2), Dark Heather (13/2), Lets Go Dutchess (7/1), Mourne Lass (11/1), Becky The Boo (22/1), Tre A Peni (22/1), Belle Na Bann (40/1)

FEENEY BROOK responded well for pressure when off the mark at the second attempt in handicaps at Ludlow last month, and with this trip expected to suit, the follow up looks on the cards. Gold Leader and Eightytwo Team look the chief threats.