eventmasters.co.uk Lady Godiva Mares' Novices' Chase (Listed) (GBB Race)

4YO plus | Class 1 | 2m 4f | 4 Runners | Turf

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: Ben Jones| T: B Pauling| OR: 141| D

Irish point runner-up who was 2-2 in bumpers and produced her best effort over hurdles when third in Dawn Run at Cheltenham Festival last season. Looked potentially smart when making a winning chase debut in a Mares listed novice at Bangor and strong claims to follow up under a penalty.

Form: 21237-1

Blue Las¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: Dylan Johnston| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 126| D

16/1

Two-time bumper winner proved progressive over hurdles last season, winning twice, including on handicap bow at Uttoxeter. Bred for chasing but unseated on first start over fences at Lingfield (16/1) on reappearance and needs a career-best now upped in class.

Form: 1/2131-U

Wyenot¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: David Bass| T: H D Daly| OR: 137| D

11/4

Likeable 5-time winner over hurdles, her best effort coming when third in a 6-runner mares' Grade 2 hurdle last season. Resumed winning ways when narrowly beating Kaminsas on chase debut/reappearance at Ludlow (23.8f). Entitled to improve and should be in the mix on return to 2½m/mares' company.

Form: 41336-1

Non-Runners

Speculatrix³⁹

Weight: 11-5| Age: 6

T: G Elliott J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Diva Luna (4/11), Wyenot (5/2), Speculatrix (15/2), Blue Las (20/1)

DIVA LUNA looked a smart prospect when making all to land a mares' listed novice on chase debut at Bangor last month and has strong claims to follow up under a penalty. Wyenot enhanced her fine strike rate when successful on first start over fences at Ludlow and looks the main danger back against her own sex.