Weatherbys General Stud Book Mares' Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 15:07 | Winning time: 5m 6.1s

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Pat's Oscar^p¹⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: D N Russell| T: G Elliott| OR: 116| D

11/4

Didn't run badly when taking a dramatic step up in trip to 3m3f at Sedgefield recently. This distance more suitable though others have more scope for improvement.

Form: 186-804

Paper Roses⁵⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-8| J: Callum Whillans⁽³⁾| T: D W Whillans| OR: 112

13/2

Chased home a progressive type at Hexham last time and shaped as if a return to this trip, which she has shown her best form at in the past, will be a plus.

Form: 2/2254-2

Peters Cousin⁵⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: R D Day| T: N G Richards| OR: 111

9/4

Progressive mare who beat a subsequent winner at Kelso in November. Looks leniently treated for this handicap debut taking a line through the runner up that day but did refuse to line up last week at Newcastle.

Form: 127-21

Talkofgold^p1⁸⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-3| J: Danny Cook| T: M Todhunter| OR: 107| D

20/1

Tailed off on recent chase debut following a long absence. Now sports cheek pieces on return to the smaller obstacles where she showed plenty of ability when last seen in this sphere.

Form: 1/1324-7

Gold Runner⁴²

Age: 7| Weight: 10-13| J: Jonathan England| T: S England| OR: 103

5/1

Hasn't appeared to show a great deal on four attempts over hurdles but hasn't been knocked about and very possible there is more to come. Interesting to see if any support comes for her.

Form: P2-6767

Camile²⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 10-9| J: C O'Farrell| T: I Jardine| OR: 99| BF

10/1

Has been in excellent form for Joseph O'Brien under both codes and now having first run for new yard. Does have to prove she stays this far though obvious claims if she does.

Form: 09P-012

Jessiemac^t¹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 10-6| J: D R Fox| T: I A Duncan| OR: 96

7/1

Has shown herself to be in decent form in recent efforts at this track but this represents a step up in class and needs to find a bit more.

Form: 574423

Forecasts

Peters Cousin (9/4), Pat's Oscar (11/4), Gold Runner (5/1), Paper Roses (13/2), Jessiemac (7/1), Camile (10/1), Talkofgold (20/1)

A tricky contest and a chance is taken with the potentially leniently treated PETERS COUSIN whose Kelso win has been franked since. Camile has to prove she stays this far but in her current mood has to be taken seriously. Gold Runner gives the impression there is more under the locker and a bold bid wouldn't surprise.