weatherbysshop.co.uk Mares' Novices' Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 17:15 | Winning time: 5m 39.8s

Designer Destiny^t⁶⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 11-10| J: Alan Johns| T: Tim Vaughan| OR: 92

25/1

Fair form in bumpers and over hurdles earlier in her career but has shown little back from a long absence this season, including over fences last time.

Form: 242/543

Kym Eyre⁹⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-10| J: Isabel Williams⁽³⁾| T: Evan Williams| OR: 92

9/2

Took well to chasing but her hurdling form is rather uninspiring, pulled up at Southwell 3 months ago. Has a bit to prove.

Form: 2321-3P

Caitlin's Court⁴¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: Bryony Frost| T: J D Frost| OR: 91| C

6/1

Improved effort over hurdles when returning from 5 months off to win over 18.5f here in May. Off 3 months prior to a disappointing follow-up bid at the track but too soon to write her off.

Form: 467P-19

Ryder's Rock^t1⁴¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: Harry Kimber⁽³⁾| T: J Tizzard| OR: 90

6/1

Just modest form over hurdles to date and only seventh of 13 here off stiff opening mark on handicap bow 41 days ago. Still unexposed and longer trip could bring out more.

Form: 4U-9227

Lady Berlais¹⁹¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 90

5/6

Down the field in bumpers but some signs of encouragement over hurdles. Poor effort on final outing for Tom Symonds 6 months ago but well worth a market check starting out for a shrewd stable.

Form: 067647-

Harthill¹⁴²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-2| J: G Sheehan| T: David Dennis| OR: 84

16/1

Well held in bumpers and little impact over hurdles, hampered and unseated 3 out at Warwick 142 days ago. Others preferred.

Form: 64664-U

Non-Runners

Baby Sham⁹²

Weight: 11-3| Age: 5

T: J W Mullins J: M G Nolan

Forecasts

Lady Berlais (5/6), Kym Eyre (9/2), Caitlin's Court (6/1), Ryder's Rock (6/1), Baby Sham (6/1), Harthill (16/1), Designer Destiny (25/1)

BABY SHAM had excuses on both outings since scoring at Fontwell in June and, after a short break, she's worth a chance to bounce back and land a weak contest. Lady Berlais is an obvious threat on debut for Dan Skelton and the market should be informative with regard to her chance.