Every Race Live On Racing TV Mares' Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 15:25 | Winning time: 5m 3.45s

Sweet Magic³²

Age: 5| Weight: 12-0| J: J J Burke| T: A Ralph| OR: 105

11/4

Stepped up on her Irish bumper form sent hurdling for new yard when fourth of 5 in 2m mares' event at Newbury in November. Ran to a similar level when third at Uttoxeter (15.8f) and step up in trip sure to suit now handicapping.

Form: 73-43

Lone Star^t¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: Joe Williamson⁽⁵⁾| T: P A Kirby| OR: 100| D

15/8

In top form this winter, gaining win number 3 at Newcastle (23.7f) a fortnight ago. Up 8 lb but drop in trip isn't a concern and she clearly demands serious respect.

Form: 241211

Gamesters Girl⁵⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-6| J: Henry Brooke| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero| OR: 97

9/1

Hinted at ability in bumpers and made an encouraging debut in this sphere in a first-time hood after 5 months off when third at Bangor (19.6f) in September. Failed to repeat that form twice since and opening mark demands more.

Form: 5-4356

Maura Jeanne⁴⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: Alan Doyle⁽⁵⁾| T: I A Duncan| OR: 92

20/1

Ex-Irish maiden who has yet to find her feet for this yard.

Form: 3684U6

Spot On Soph^t⁸⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-8| J: Jonathan England| T: S England| OR: 85| BF

11/4

Won a pair of 19f Catterick handicap chases last winter. Lower in the weights over hurdles and found only one too good at Sedgefield in December. Same mark here back from a break.

Form: 13-4522

Misscarlett^b²⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 10-2| J: Thomas Dowson| T: P A Kirby| OR: 75| D

10/1

Mixed bag over timber and on the level since winning handicap hurdle at Market Rasen in November 2021. Fit from the Flat but didn't offer much at Newcastle a month ago. Blinkers replace cheekpieces.

Form: 746287

Forecasts

Lone Star (15/8), Sweet Magic (11/4), Spot On Soph (11/4), Gamesters Girl (9/1), Misscarlett (10/1), Maura Jeanne (20/1)

SWEET MAGIC has shaped with promise both starts for this yard, and with this trip sure to unlock more on this quick switch to handicaps she's a viable alternative to Lone Star, who is clearly thriving but won't be missed in the market.