Call Fitzdares On 020 7851 5407 Mares' Handicap Hurdle

Won maiden/novice hurdles last spring. Solid return from 7 months off when second in 21f Warwick mares handicap in November but needs to shrug off a lesser run at Doncaster (19.5f) since. This longer trip could suit, though.

Dual winning pointer. Started her hurdle with 2 novice wins and a fine second in a 19.5f course handicap but not seen since pulling up in a Ffos Las handicap chase 14 months ago. The betting should help guide to expectations after the layoff.

Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Lost was over fences after finishing second on Worcester reappearance and produced a laboured effort back hurdling at Warwick last month.

Returned to form when second of 10 in 3m Doncaster mares handicap hurdle in December and shaped as if still in good form up against geldings at Newbury since. Likely to go well back among her own sex.

Progressive profile over hurdles, winning 2 handicaps at around 2½m, including here. Good fourth of 15 in a competitive race at Wincanton since and big player if her stamina holds back up in trip.

Won over 3m at Ascot and Ffos Las at the end of 2024 and improved again when a close second at Warwick (25, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Nudged up another 3 lb but still much respected in her current mood.

Veteran who was successful on her first and final starts last season. Below par in 2 comeback outings at Lingfield before Christmas but a revival can't be discounted with Robert Walford among the winners.

Point winner who was well suited by emphasis on stamina when making a successful hurdles debut over 2¾m at Stratford last term. Well held switched to fences all 3 starts this season, though, and hopes pinned on the return to hurdles and addition of a tongue strap working the oracle.