Actionclad Mares' Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 16:55 | Winning time: 5m 7.7s

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Really Super¹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 12-0| J: J M Quinlan| T: Miss A Murphy| OR: 121| D

7/4

Consistent since switching codes and ought to be sharper now she has the benefit of a seasonal run behind her. The trip suits but debatable whether there will be sufficient give underfoot.

Form: P/2110-3

Silk Run^t³⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: R Johnson| T: T Lacey| OR: 119| D

8/1

Well backed when winning over this trip at Chepstow back in April but held in this grade twice since. Lacks scope from her current mark and very possible the positive effects from wind surgery (undertaken in early April) are wearing off.

Form: 1371-05

Stop Talking²²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-11| J: B S Hughes| T: J Candlish| OR: 118| CD

11/2

Jumping went to pot last time out but that run might be best forgotten; the pick of her previous form makes for much better reading. Was dominant the last time she won but doesn't need to make the running. Can bounce back and worth a betting check.

Form: 141-839

Slaine¹⁰^{(ex 7)}

Age: 5| Weight: 11-11| J: Bryony Frost| T: N B King| OR: 111| D

15/8

On a good run of form and made good progress since tackling handicaps. Up 6lb for winning in good style at Southwell earlier in the month but this isn't much tougher. Has to be a player in this company.

Form: 3-U9121

Saumur⁵²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: J J Burke| T: D J Coakley| OR: 107

7/1

Had been progressive over hurdles until held off this mark last time out. Possible a busy spell was to blame that time and the mare might still have more to offer. The betting can guide but she does need to post a much improved effort.

Form: 4412-15

Forecasts

Really Super (7/4), Slaine (15/8), Stop Talking (11/2), Saumur (7/1), Silk Run (8/1)

SLAINE is progressive and holding her form well; she is taken to have too much determination for the likes of Stop Talking and Saumur, who are both capable but need to show more resilience under pressure here. Silk Run is only 3lb above her last winning mark but posted two muted performances since then and looks one to be wary of despite being partnered by the champion jockey.