Global Shipping Services Mares' Handicap Hurdle

Quirky sort who was typically ridden positively when making it 3 wins on the bounce at Fakenham (following a second breathing operation) last time. Will likely make another bold bid over a track that ought to suit, but she has a well-handicapped one on a roll to contend with.

Versatile mare who hardly broke sweat in completing a quick-fire 6-timer in a match over fences at Newton Abbot last week and still looks ahead of the handicapper off a 3 lb lower mark back over hurdles.

Chased home a now-fairly useful type at Huntingdon in December but following a series of weak finishes, she fared no better for a breathing operation when easy to back at Bangor last time and hopes now pinned on first-time cheekpieces.

Headstrong sort who showed improved form when shedding her maiden tag at Taunton before disappointing at Huntingdon last time. Has joined a capable new yard, though a worry that she's been sold so cheaply (£2,500) out of Tom Lacey's stable.

Fair form when a dual winner in France in early-2025 but has yet to fire for current yard, including over C&D last time.

Pulled up in 2 handicaps for Dylan Cunha in the autumn and fared little better on stable debut/return at Ludlow. Tongue strap back on, along with first-time cheekpieces.

Maiden who stopped the slide (reverted to hold-up tactics) when third in a better race than this at Kelso last time (first and fourth have won since), though she was well positioned given the way the race unfolded.

Mark is in freefall but again showed no sign of capitalising over C&D last time.