2.50 2m. 3f. 207yds. 13 Declared. holdcroft.com Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 3 ) of £11,020.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,001.00 2nd - €2,765.00 3rd - €1,382.00 4th - €692.00
Formscan - Ooh Betty had reopposing Manimole (second) behind her when shedding her maiden tag at Ludlow last time and another bold bid is expected, despite shouldering a 6lb penalty here. However, a chance is taken on BLUE CLOVER, who finished runner-up on her hurdling debut over an extended 2m at Stratford in April and Fergal O'Brien's mare may find the necessary improvement now up in trip. The lightly-raced Our Friend Mo also enters calculations.