Andy Townsend Memorial Mares' Handicap Hurdle

Beat Parikarma by 4½ lengths when notching third career success in mares company at Uttoxeter (23f) in June. No impact in slightly better company since, however, she's a definite player if bouncing back on return to a mares 0-100 handicap.

Course bumper winner. Clearly had issues since completing a double in a solid race for the grade (beat Roaring Home) at Warwick last May. Has been given a breathing operation since her comeback run (well held) at Worcester in mid-July. At least warrants a market check back in mares company.

Hasn't won for over 2 years. Placed for the fourth time in 5 starts when 4 lengths third in a steadily-run Class 4 event at Market Rasen latest. A case can be made for her back down in grade with usual headgear refitted, though the form of last time is best taken with a pinch of salt.

Runner-up off higher marks for Brian Ellison in April. Seemed to have her stamina stretched when beaten 6½ lengths in a similar event at Uttoxeter (23f) on latest hurdle start (again offered little on Flat since). Addition of a tongue tie could be a catalyst for a better showing on hurdles return.

Landed the odds in a couple of small-field points prior to finishing well beaten (40/1) in 2m Worcester maiden last time (over a year since latest form under Rules in Ireland). Now returns to a longer trip/handicap, with first-time cheekpieces also added to the mix.

Lightly-raced 6-y-o who showed a bit when well-held sixth in course maiden on return. Well held both starts since, latterly in first-time tongue strap on handicap bow here (2m). Hopes of improvement pinned on a significant step up in trip.

Hold-up type whose best recent effort came when 9 lengths third behind a less exposed pair at Worcester in July. Appeared to run better than on her previous start when beaten 10 lengths at Market Rasen latest. That's hardly robust form, though, and this longer trip is an unknown.

Hit-and-miss maiden hasn't been the easiest to train. Got closer than previously for current yard when 3¾ lengths third of 8 in a similar event here (2¼m) on return. Didn't build on that at Cartmel (17f) last week. Claims on previous course form, though, provided she stays this longer trip.

Long-standing maiden with little solid form.

Headstrong sort who did too much too soon when beaten 20¾ lengths over C&D last time. Remains opposable.