Herring Mares' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 2)

Blue Bresil mare failed to beat a rival in a 16-runner Warwick bumper in December and makes no appeal on that evidence.

Off 18 months after her debut but ran to fair level when fourth at Huntingdon second-time-out. Not in the same form having played up pre-race at Plumpton last time and others are preferred on hurdles bow.

Has shown plenty to like when reaching the podium in a pair of mares events at Wincanton, taking a step forward when runner-up there on Boxing Day. Slightly longer trip here rates as a plus and she sets a good standard.

Stylish winner of a Killarney winner in the summer before being picked up by top connections and following up with a facile success at Plumpton in September. Possibly found testing ground against her at Cheltenham last time and she still rates as a decent prospect for hurdling.

Placed both completed starts in Irish points. Shaped like a stayer in her bumpers and did similar when eighth of 11 in novice event at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft, 16/1) on hurdles bow 19 days ago. Probably one for handicaps.

Off mark in Irish points at third attempt but could barely have shown any less in a pair of hurdles outings and she's opposable again.

No show in pair of bumpers for Jamie Snowden and offered little switched to hurdling for this yard at Chepstow last week.

Placed on 4 of her 6 point outings since finishing down the field in a Chepstow bumper in March 2021. Never involved back under Rules in a C&D novice on New Year's Day and she'll be better off in handicaps.

Well held in varied events on Flat and makes no appeal switched to hurdling.