17:38 Perth

Thursday 18 May 2023

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Edinburgh Gin Mares' Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 17:38 | Winning time: 3m 50.93s

Minelladestination^p²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 12-1| J: Peter Kavanagh⁽⁵⁾| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 106| D

5/2

Made a winning debut over hurdles in February last year and gained a first success since then when scoring in mares' handicap at Stratford last month, holding off the fast-finishing runner-up. Major player.

Form: 3/4P241-

Up And Out⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-10| J: S Bowen| T: G Elliott| OR: 101

6/1

Placed 3 times in maiden hurdles in Ireland last season and ran respectably when fourth in mares maiden at Clonmel a week ago. Could still have more to offer as she makes only her second start in a handicap.

Form: 535P2-4

Donso Star²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-10| J: William Shanahan⁽⁷⁾| T: R M Smith| OR: 101

14/1

Unplaced in bumpers but showed more than first time up over hurdles when third in maiden at Musselburgh (17.4f) in March, running on late. Shaped similarly when fifth of 12 in novice at this C&D 3 weeks ago and she's open to improvement on handicap debut.

Form: 456U35-

Rose Of Siena⁶²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: Sean Quinlan| T: N G Richards| OR: 100WS

9/1

Improved on her hurdling debut form when second in novice at Cartmel (17.2f) a year ago. Wasn't able to match that level at Doncaster on her 2 subsequent starts, though, disappointing after a further 4 months off in March. Has had a wind op ahead of her handicap bow.

Form: 25/5248-

Beauty To Behold^h²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: B S Hughes| T: P Neville| OR: 97

4/1

Winning Irish pointer who, fitted with a hood, showed more than previously under Rules when making the frame on her last 2 starts, third of 12 in novice at this C&D 3 weeks ago. Could fare better again as she now goes handicapping.

Form: P/13843-

Bella Bluesky^t1³¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: Henry Brooke| T: Ewan Whillans| OR: 95| D

11/2

Opened hurdles account at Kelso last February and positive start to the current year when third in mares' handicap at Newcastle in January. Below form next 2 outings, but step back in right direction when sixth of 9 at Kelso last time. Respected with tongue tie applied.

Form: 63/3P96-

Just Dottie^h²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: Ryan Mania| T: R M Smith| OR: 91

9/2

Offered little in bumper/on the Flat for Katie Scott, but has hinted at ability over hurdles for her current yard. Made the frame on her second start in handicap when fourth at this C&D last month and she could be able to build on that effort.

Form: 0/5U554-

Tangiers^h,t²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-2| J: Bruce Lynn⁽³⁾| T: N W Alexander| OR: 67

40/1

Down the field in bumpers and has shown little in maiden/novice hurdles so far, typically pulling hard despite first-time hood when well held at this C&D last time. Major improvement required as she goes handicapping.

Form: 78/P3P7-

Non-Runners

Silver Vision³

Weight: 10-13| Age: 4

T: W Coltherd J: Sam Coltherd

Forecasts

Minelladestination (5/2), Beauty To Behold (4/1), Just Dottie (9/2), Bella Bluesky (11/2), Up And Out (6/1), Rose Of Siena (9/1), Donso Star (14/1), Tangiers (40/1), Silver Vision (66/1)

Having made the frame twice this year, MINELLADESTINATION scored for the first time since her debut when successful at Stratford last month and a 2 lb rise in the weights might not prevent her from following up. Bella Bluesky was a bit better than she could show at Kelso last time and is feared most, ahead of handicap debutante Beauty To Behold.