Betting.Bet Free Bets Mares' Handicap Hurdle

Quirky mare. Typically ridden positively when making it 4 wins from 8 starts at Bangor last month. Blotted her copybook when reluctant to race at Stratford 9 days ago. Certainly capable back in calmer waters, though a risky betting proposition at present.

Twice a winner over this trip (on contrasting ground). Ran up to her best when second in small-field event at Stratford latest start in this sphere. Since opened her account on the Flat for excellent yard. May well make it a cross-code double if translating that improvement to hurdles.

Unexposed 4-y-o who is bred for further. Aided by superior jumping/the run of the race when landing a thin novice at Ludlow (2m) final start last season. Opening mark demands more again, though.

Won pair of handicap hurdles at Fakenham in 2024/5 season. Chasing career hasn't gone to plan since falling when running well at Fakenham this time last year, not seeing out her race on reappearance earlier this month. Now 1 lb below her winning mark on return to hurdling.

Improved when starting 2-2 in handicaps at Stratford/Southwell. Very much all or nothing 4 starts since, winning 4-runner Bangor handicap before only beating 1 home at Uttoxeter latest. .

Capitalised on a reduced mark in a weak race at Plumpton (2m, good to firm) on return. Ran at least as well in defeat when 1¼ lengths third of 8 at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) off this mark last time. Looks to have a very solid chance at the weights.