Good Life Plus Cash Free Prizes Mares' Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 15:45 | Winning time: 6m 6.37s

Felicie Du Maquis¹⁸

Age: 10| Weight: 12-0| J: R Patrick| T: C Boultbee-Brooks| OR: 117| D

10/1

Dual winning pointer and matched that tally in novice hurdles in 2022/2023 season. Pulled up on chase debut only run last season and probably needed the outing (after 15-months off) when reappearing at Chepstow earlier this month. Remains lightly-raced for her age and yard won this race in 2024.

Form: 112P/4-6

Gaye Legacy²⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-13| J: Benjamin Poste| T: T Symonds| OR: 116| D

9/4

Likeable mare won of a pair of handicap hurdles last season and bounced back on reappearance (had run well fresh previously) when finishing fourth in a stronger mares' race from 3 lb out of the handicap at Sandown (23.5f, heavy) 26 days ago. Very much respected back down in class.

Form: 22152-4

Looking As You Are²²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Kielan Woods| T: A M Hales| OR: 115| C

2/1

Twice successful in maiden/novice company last season (including at this venue). Benefitted from a return to this track when gamely landing a handicap hurdle (21.3f) earlier this month, despite some errant jumping. Step up to 3m should suit and can go well in bid to maintain unbeaten record here.

Form: 113-641

Victoria Milano²⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-9| J: C Gethings| T: A Ralph| OR: 112| C

12/1

Dual novice hurdle winner including on debut at this course last season but hasn't looked like winning in two starts in handicaps. Failed to improve when tried over fences last time and while not ruled out racing off her lowest mark to date in handicap hurdles, others appear more progressive.

Form: 18P-626

Komedy Kicks³⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 110

5/1

Four-times a winner over hurdles, including on previous two starts having been rejuvenated since switching to this yard. Showed a good attitude when winning at Catterick (19.3f) last month, pulling out extra close home and seemingly worth a go at this trip on that evidence. Open to more improvement.

Form: 12-P411

Minniemum³⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-0| J: David Bass| T: H D Daly| OR: 103

11/2

Seemingly as good as she's been over hurdles when third of 11 in a handicap at Warwick (25f, good to soft) 34 days ago and not one to dismiss racing off the same mark on the back of a career-best effort.

Form: 513763

Forecasts

Looking As You Are (2/1), Gaye Legacy (9/4), Komedy Kicks (5/1), Minniemum (11/2), Felicie Du Maquis (10/1), Victoria Milano (12/1)

Having finished an eye-catching fourth in a stronger mares' event at the beginning of February, GAYE LEGACY may be able to make the most of this drop in class. Despite being bred for the Flat, hat-trick seeking Komedy Kicks is progressing over hurdles, particularly since joining the Skelton operation, and she looks worth a crack at this longer trip. Looking As You Are boasts a perfect record at this track and merits consideration in a trappy enough contest.