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Neu-Servo Supports Larsen's Pride Mares' Handicap Hurdle

Age: 5| Weight: 12-0| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 100| BF

Runner-up sole start in Irish points and shaped like a stayer in bumpers. Disappointing on hurdling bow but has got back on track since, runner-up in a 2m maiden at this course and a 17f mares maiden at Newton Abbot (should have won) last month. Will be suited by this longer trip on handicap debut.

Form: 332-722

La Lolita⁴²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-9| J: James Bowen| T: G Hanmer| OR: 95

9/1

Got off the mark in 4-runner mares novice hurdle at Ludlow (21f) last season. Shaped as if better for the run sent handicapping after 8 months off at Stratford last time. Step back up in trip should suit but needs to improve to defy current mark.

Form: 43513-5

The Secret Pearl²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-9| J: Kielan Woods| T: A M Hales| OR: 95

12/1

Scored at Market Rasen (2m) last April but her more recent form is far less encouraging and difficult to make a case for despite plummeting mark unless the market speaks in her favour.

Form: 254-636

Mrs Biddle²⁸⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-4| J: H Cobden| T: K Woollacott| OR: 90

11/2

Failed to win a race for Garrett James Power in Ireland but not handicapped out of things if the change of scenery has benefited her, while the booking of Harry Cobden catches the eye.

Form: 2/P7025-

Kottayam^t⁶⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 10-12| J: Lee Edwards| T: Dave Roberts| OR: 84

28/1

Maiden hurdler who has proved disappointing since leaving Patrick Neville last autumn, making little impact in handicaps for Dylan Cunha and in 2 starts for her current yard. Cheekpieces removed.

Form: 26PP0-4

Medina Blue³²

Age: 5| Weight: 10-11| J: Joe Anderson⁽³⁾| T: G Harris| OR: 83

6/1

Caught the eye in qualifying runs but failed to immediately improve for switch to handicaps in a C&D event last month. Market likely to prove informative.

Form: 22-6776

Mya Du Clos⁷¹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-10| J: Jack Tudor| T: Christian Williams| OR: 86

14/1

Turned in best effort to date when 1¾ lengths second of 12 to Kayla's Friend in novice handicap at Uttoxeter 2 months ago. In the mix again if able to build on that performance.

Form: 8555-42

Kylenoe Dancer^p⁷⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 10-8| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: K Bailey & M Nicholls| OR: 80

9/2

Hasn't stood much racing but got her head in front at Fontwell last spring and has run creditably on both outings this season, chasing home easy winner Easter Icon in handicap back at Fontwell last time. Respected in refitted headgear.

Form: 33/1P-32

Forest Spirit^p³⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 10-7| J: Shane Fenelon⁽⁵⁾| T: M Bowen| OR: 79

14/1

Fair performer on the Flat. Yet to better modest form over hurdles but found only one too good at Ffos Las over this trip in May and unsuited by the different distance on both starts since. Needs to up her game all the same even back at 2½m here.

Form: 753-274

Blue Siam^p³³

Age: 4| Weight: 10-5| J: Ellis Collier⁽⁵⁾| T: S Hosie| OR: 81| BF

40/1

Maiden finished third on handicap bow at Stratford in May before lesser effort at Newton Abbot next time and a poor run on the Flat last month. Tries a new trip now, though the fact she stays 1¾m on the Flat suggests it should be within her reach.

Form: 55-434

Klervia³⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 10-4| J: Isabelle Ryder⁽⁵⁾| T: F Brennan| OR: 76

25/1

Modest maiden who has hit the frame on several occasions over hurdles, posting her best effort this season when third of 6 at Southwell in June for Fergal O’Brien. Unsuited by the drop in trip on her return to this yard last time and, while this test should suit better, others make more appeal.

Form: 4P-5374

Joto^t¹⁰⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-3| J: B S Hughes| T: John Dawson| OR: 75

8/1

Remains a maiden but hit the frame in 2 handicaps and a lady riders novice last season. Has unseated early on last 2 starts (blameless latest when well backed). Should be suited by 2½m and not one to overlook.

Form: 8333U-U

Lady Harriett^p⁹⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 10-2| J: S Bowen| T: M Bowen| OR: 72| D

10/1

Sole success came in 2½m Ffos Las handicap back in November 2024. Has largely struggled since but took a step back in right direction when 14 lengths sixth of 11 to Evenwood Sonofagun at Cartmel last time. Races from 2 lb out of the handicap.

Form: 33PP-56

Forecasts

Diamond White (11/4), Mya Du Clos (7/2), Kylenoe Dancer (5/1), Joto (10/1), Lady Harriett (12/1), Forest Spirit (12/1), Blue Siam (14/1), The Secret Pearl (14/1), Mrs Biddle (16/1), La Lolita (16/1), Klervia (20/1), Medina Blue (25/1), Kottayam (33/1)

DIAMOND WHITE should have won when second at Newton Abbot last month and looks capable of going one better now switched to handicap company, with the yard in form and the step up in trip looking sure to suit. Mrs Biddle showed plenty of ability when trained in Ireland and the booking of Harry Cobden catches the eye, while Kylenoe Dancer is also respected.