Racing TV Mares' Hurdle (Listed) (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:55 | Winning time: 6m 26.3s

Molly Ollys Wishes^t²³

Age: 8| Weight: 11-6| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 144| CD

9/4

Likeable mare who boasts a good strike rate in the last 2 years, not least against her own sex. Proved 1¼ lengths too strong for Martello Sky on return at Wetherby (2m, good to soft) and stepping back up in trip here will not be an issue.

Form: 151P8-1

Martello Sky²³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Bryony Frost| T: L Wadham| OR: 141

13/8

Useful mare who has won 3 of her 6 starts over hurdles, including a mares' listed race at Sandown in January. Lost little caste in defeat when chasing home Molly Ollys Wishes at Wetherby last month and should give another good account, provided she sees this trip out (untried beyond 20.6f).

Form: 14117-2

Miranda^p1,t²⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 145| C

7/4

Displayed a willing attitude when narrowly landing a Ludlow handicap (2m, soft) last December. Good second back from a break on the Flat last month and she will have every chance in first-time cheekpieces here if her stamina passes the test (first run beyond 2½m).

Form: 5/2120-2

Forecasts

Martello Sky (13/8), Miranda (7/4), Molly Ollys Wishes (9/4)

Though unproven beyond 2½m, it's likely that this trip will be within MIRANDA's range round here in what is likely to develop into a tactical affair. She is the pick at the weights and gets the nod ahead of Molly Ollys Wishes, who is taken to confirm last month's Wetherby placings with Martello Sky and emerge as the main danger.