Watch On Racing TV Mares' Novices' Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 14:06 | Winning time: 4m 1.96s

Crem Fresh⁷^{(ex 7)}

Age: 9| Weight: 12-7| J: G Sheehan| T: F Brennan| OR: 91

2/1

Hasn't stood much racing to date but ran her rivals ragged under an aggressive ride after 8 months off at Fakenham (20f) last week. Obvious claims under a penalty if she's come out of that okay.

Form: 622/25-1

Stamina Chope²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-13| J: Lee Edwards| T: Dave Roberts| OR: 90

6/1

Has returned over hurdles in good form, the emphasis on speed probably helping as she took a 25f Plumpton handicap from a subsequent winner 4 weeks ago. Back up 5 lb and this massive drop in trip doesn't look to be in her favour.

Form: 5-44221

Aviewofthestars³⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-11| J: Liam Harrison| T: Mrs Stella Barclay| OR: 88| D

15/2

Two from 2 since joining Fergal O'Brien, following up her Plumpton success back down at 2m at Worcester 6 weeks ago, despite conceding first run to plenty. Has moved yards again (£7,000 buy) and respected in hat-trick bid.

Form: 576-911

Sawpit Samantha²⁴²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-9| J: R T Dunne| T: S Drinkwater| OR: 86

33/1

Down the field in bumper/all 3 starts over hurdles. Her mark looks a stiff one now handicapping after 8 months off but she could improve.

Form: 6/766-

Damask¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 11-3| J: Benjamin Poste| T: T Symonds| OR: 80

8/1

Poor form over hurdles, well held again in Warwick handicap on recent return (lost a shoe). Hard to fancy.

Form: 5U56-5

Passing Kate¹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Stan Sheppard| T: M Sheppard| OR: 77

13/8

Has made a positive start for in-form yard this season, going through the race as if ahead of her mark at Stratford recently. Dropped another 2 lb and could be worth chancing.

Form: 7640-55

Forecasts

Passing Kate (13/8), Crem Fresh (2/1), Stamina Chope (6/1), Aviewofthestars (15/2), Damask (8/1), Sawpit Samantha (33/1)

There is a strong suspicion PASSING KATE is ahead of her mark and she's worth chancing. Crem Fresh is an obvious player if she's come out well from last week's Fakenham win when returning from another long absence. Aviewofthestars has moved yards again since her Worcester success but has to be respected in her hat-trick bid.