Racing TV HD On Sky 426 Mares' Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 12:59 | Winning time: 4m 49.72s

Annie Magic³¹

Age: 7| Weight: 12-0| J: Lorcan Williams| T: J Scott| OR: 119

10/11

Easy winner of an Irish point who confirmed promise of Rules debut when landing an 8-runner novice at Wincanton with something to spare last month. Now handicapping in a weak race and should take all the beating.

Form: U31-21

Marsh Wren²⁶⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 12-0| J: C Gethings| T: S Edmunds| OR: 119

10/3

Bumper winner who was successful in a pair of mares' novice hurdles in the spring. Could have more to offer in handicaps this time round. Respected.

Form: 1/62191-

Whisky Express^p1²⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-3| J: Lorcan Murtagh⁽³⁾| T: H Fry| OR: 108

11/4

Bumper debut winner who had plenty up her sleeve when scoring on her third start over hurdles at Newton Abbot back in March. Disappointing so far this term but cheekpieces might help.

Form: 1/651-46

Kentford Mallard¹⁷³

Age: 10| Weight: 10-5| J: M G Nolan| T: J W Mullins| OR: 96

20/1

Held her form well in the spring/summer last year and overcame a few wayward leaps to score at Southwell. Shaped as if still in form there when last seen 173 days ago but might need this.

Form: 45-2415

Non-Runners

Progressive²¹

Weight: 11-13| Age: 6

T: Dr R D P Newland J: Luke Scott

Forecasts

Annie Magic (10/11), Whisky Express (11/4), Marsh Wren (10/3), Progressive (13/2), Kentford Mallard (20/1)

Point winner ANNIE MAGIC has made a pleasing start under Rules and she can progress again to defy an opening mark of 119 in what doesn't look a strong race on paper. Marsh Wren and Kentford Mallard are the obvious dangers but the selection has a fitness edge on them.