15:15 Chepstow

Sunday 19 March 2023

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Cazoo Search Drive Smile Mares' Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 15:15 | Winning time: 5m 1.32s

Marada²⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 12-0| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 124WS

22/1

Progressed well over hurdles during 2020/21 as she won novices at Hereford and Huntingdon (twice). However, absent 22 months following that campaign and has struggled both outings so far this season. Has enough to prove following a wind op.

Form: 5212/00

Felicie Du Maquis⁷⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-13| J: Mr Tommie M O'Brien⁽³⁾| T: C Boultbee-Brooks| OR: 123| D

8/1

Dual winning pointer who has made a bright start under Rules, making a winning hurdles debut at Lingfield (19.5f) in November before following up under a penalty at Warwick (21f) the following month. Respected with further progress to come.

Form: 2112-11

Malakahna^p,t³⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: C J Todd| T: Ian Williams| OR: 122

40/1

Progressive when racking up a hat-trick over hurdles around 2m last spring. Also successful twice on the Flat in the autumn but has been a bit disappointing back over hurdles more recently, albeit she faced a stiff task at listed level last time.

Form: 111-704

Grivetana⁴³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-11| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 121| BF| C

9/2

Dual winner last term and progressed again when runner-up in handicap company at Newbury (16.3f) on first 2 outings this season. Made effort earlier than ideal when fourth of 10 at Musselburgh last time and she's a major player back against her own sex.

Form: 14-2264

So Said I³⁷⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-10| J: Brendan Powell| T: J Tizzard| OR: 120

14/1

Enjoyed a productive campaign last term, making it 3 wins from 4 starts when landing a Newbury handicap (24.2f) in February. Shaped as if still in form in listed contest at Doncaster (24.4f) on her final outing, again jumping right. Back down in trip after 12 months off.

Form: 214116-

Ucanaver^t¹⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 11-9| J: Rex Dingle| T: A J Honeyball| OR: 119

12/1

Won a pair of mares' novice hurdles in 2021/22 but failed to take to chasing on her first 2 outings this season. However, has bounced back to her best reverted to hurdling, faring best of those held up when third at Ludlow (23.8f) 17 days ago. Merits consideration.

Form: 51-PU23

Terresita¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: Bryony Frost| T: L Wadham| OR: 115| BF

5/1

Won 3 times last term, including a Kempton novice (21f) on her final outing. Hasn't quite recaptured that form during the current season, though, fourth of 10 in mares' handicap at Ludlow (23.8f) last time when a place behind the reopposing Ucanaver.

Form: 1-54374

Dollar Bae⁴⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 112

15/2

Point/bumper winner who has made a bright start over hurdles, comfortably making a winning handicap debut at Leicester in December. Followed up at Southwell 10 days later, before left poorly placed at Newcastle the following month. Could still have more to offer.

Form: 4-22115

Fay Ce Que Voudras⁴⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: J E Moore| T: Kerry Lee| OR: 110| BF

12/1

Built on a promising comeback second when making successful handicap debut at Hereford in January. Might have found the run coming too soon when only sixth at Leicester 16 days later, so no surprise to see her bounce back.

Form: 872/216

Moon Eagle^p,t⁵⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 10-13| J: Lee Edwards| T: T R Gretton| OR: 109WS

100/1

Patchy form for Gavin Cromwell in Ireland and has failed to convince tried over fences, only fourth of 6 in handicap at Uttoxeter (20.9f) on debut for this yard in January. Has had a wind op ahead of her return to hurdles.

Form: 05-7584

Porter In The Park¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-12| J: Thomas Bellamy| T: Miss E C Lavelle| OR: 108| BF

11/1

Irish point winner who showed much improved form over hurdles when making a winning handicap debut at Huntingdon (20.7f) in January. Has backed up with pair of runner-up finishes, shaping best at Newbury earlier this month.

Form: P32122

Well Vicky³⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 10-7| J: J J Burke| T: A Ralph| OR: 103

3/1

Looked a different proposition switched to handicaps last month, racking up a quick-fire hat-trick with victories at Hereford (19.7f), Bangor (19.6f) and Plumpton (15.9f). Defied a double penalty last time and she may do better still back up in trip.

Form: P06111

Non-Runners

Sweet Magic¹⁸

Weight: 10-7| Age: 5

T: A Ralph J: Alex Edwards

Forecasts

Well Vicky (3/1), Grivetana (9/2), Terresita (5/1), Dollar Bae (15/2), Felicie Du Maquis (8/1), Porter In The Park (11/1), Fay Ce Que Voudras (12/1), Ucanaver (12/1), So Said I (14/1), Sweet Magic (16/1), Marada (22/1), Malakahna (40/1), Moon Eagle (100/1)

GRIVETANA showed improved form on her first 2 starts of the season and shaped better than the result when fourth at Musselburgh last time, making her effort earlier than ideal, so back against her own sex she can open her account for the season. Felicie du Maquis has won both of her starts under Rules so far and is feared most, ahead of Well Vicky.