TDJ Williams Waste Limited Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 12:20 | Winning time: 4m 3.17s

Anariza^h⁵³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: Jack Andrews| T: T Ellis| OR: 114| D

11/4

Much more settled in a first-time hood (retained) when readily getting off the mark in 5-runner novice hurdle at Wetherby (16f, good to soft) on her return in November. Carries a penalty but that form has some substance and there should more progress on the cards.

Form: 1/432P-1

Lau And Shaz²³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: S Bowen| T: K Woollacott| OR: 122

5/2

Fair bumper performer for Gavin Cromwell and back to her best when making a successful stable debut in Wincanton novice (15.2f, good to soft) 23 days ago, jumped fluently and driven out to see off odds-on favourite. Carries a penalty but should hold her own in better company.

Form: 52056-1

Getawhisky⁵⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton

13/8

Fairly useful bumper winner who has made a promising start over hurdles, shaping well (in front and going strongly) when fell 3 out in conditions hurdle at Ascot (15.7f, good) 58 days ago. Has been given time to get over that and looks sure to do better for top stable. Leading contender.

Form: 140-4F

Hornica^h⁵⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Kielan Woods| T: B Pauling

11/2

Makes plenty of appeal on looks/pedigree and finished promising fourth on bumper debut at Cheltenham last April. Has looked a work in progress both starts over hurdles but she remains with potential and it would no surprise to see her make more of an impact here.

Form: 4-76

Yasmina⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Caoilin Quinn| T: A Irvine

100/1

Fair maiden on Flat, from the family of smart hurdler Milkwood. Hasn't stood much racing but has showed a bit of ability in both hurdles starts to date, not given hard time when well held fourth at Fontwell latest. One to note for handicaps.

Form: 34

Penn Avenue²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 10-3| J: Jack Tudor| T: D Pipe

50/1

Fair 12f Flat winner for Daniel & Claire Kubler. Given a considerate introduction on hurdle/stable debut when third in 7-runner juvenile at Doncaster last month, held when not fluent last. That wasn't the strongest race but she's entitled to take a step forward in receipt of weight from her rivals.

Form: 3

Forecasts

Getawhisky (13/8), Lau And Shaz (5/2), Anariza (11/4), Hornica (11/2), Penn Avenue (50/1), Yasmina (100/1)

Fairly useful bumper winner GETAWHISKY was in the process of posting much improved hurdles form when falling at Ascot last time and she's taken to get back on track following a short break. It's unlikely we've seen the best of well-related Hornica and she could show more in this valuable novice, while Anariza carries a penalty for her ready Wetherby success but may have more to offer still.