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tote.co.uk Five Gold Rings Mares' Handicap Hurdle
- 4YO plus | Class 5 | 1m 7f 124y | Good to Soft (Soft in places) | 11 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 13:26 | Winning time: 3m 57.0s
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Horse A-Z
Show odds
Fair maiden on Flat who showed ability on 2 of her 3 starts in juvenile hurdles last winter. Clearly not 100% when pulled up on the level at Kempton in March but no surprise to see a better showing back from 9 months off/now handicapping in this sphere.
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Landed a mares' novice at Ayr in November 2021 and made frame on 3 of 4 starts thereafter that season. Shaped as if needing first start for 19 months at Carlisle in October and better showing not ruled out now.
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Unplaced in bumpers but promise on 2 of her 3 starts in maiden/novice hurdles during second half of last season. Failed to improve for switch to handicaps when sixth of 8 at Perth (16.2f) in May but it does at least remain early days.
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Went close in a Clonmel mares maiden in May but subsequent efforts for Michael C. Griffin were below par. Shaped as if better for the run when fourth on yard debut at Hexham (20f, heavy) in October but needs to shrug off a lesser display at Carlisle later that month.
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Won twice during 2021/22 and solid start for new yard when second at Kelso (16.2f) in October. Didn't kick from that in trio of starts thereafter last winter and betting may prove best guide returning from 12 months off.
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Irish point winner who got off the mark in this sphere on the back of a wind op in 11-runner handicap at Doncaster (16.6f, good) 31 days ago. Needs considering given low-mileage profile operating from a 4 lb higher mark.
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Suited by way the race developed when off the mark in C&D juvenile maiden last winter but essentially disappointing since, sketchy jumping not helping her cause when well beaten at Kelso last month.
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Got back on track when fifth of 11 to Maggie O in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, good) 31 days ago. Shortlisted off the same mark.
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Bumper/hurdles winner who ran her best race for some time (following wind surgery) when third of 6 in handicap at Kelso (20.9f) in October. Reportedly lost her action next time and not at best when midfield in 11-runner contest latest. Cheekpieces go on now.
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French import who went close on sole start for Richard Hobson in a Leicester juvenile hurdle last November. However, she has failed to go on from that since and while her mark continues to slide, others make more appeal.
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Verging on fair in bumpers in Ireland and displayed some promise in mares' novice/maiden hurdles at around 20f during the summer. Switch to handicaps rates a plus and interesting if market vibes proved positive.
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Forecasts
Sunday Soldier (3/1), Lenebane (9/2), Asa (11/2), Maggie O (6/1), Bella Bluesky (13/2), Cancan (15/2), Chicago Gal (14/1), Donso Star (18/1), Evita Du Mesnil (20/1), Milajess (22/1), Silver Vision (50/1)
MAGGIE O showed improved form on the back of a wind op/drop back in trip when opening her account at Doncaster 31 days ago and she could be worth siding with to follow up from a 4 lb higher mark. Lenebane, who ran well behind the selection latest, is feared along with handicap-debutante Sunday Soldier. Chicago Gal is another not out of things back from a break.
Prize Money
1st: £3,697.002nd: £1,701.003rd: £850.004th: £426.005th: £212.00
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