It's hard to get away from OSTRAVA DU BERLAIS, who had plenty in hand when scoring at Ludlow last week and remains open to improvement. Firefly Lane may be the one to chase her home.
Ostrava Du Berlais
Firefly Lane
My Mate Polly
2m2f Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Ostrava Du Berlais
J: Ned FoxT: Venetia Williams
F: 42/P555-21
Price History:
1.44
Age:
6
Weight:
12-7
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Built on promising Warwick chase debut when readily taking 6-runner handicap chase at Ludlow (16f, soft) 8 days ago. Looks well in under 7 lb penalty and holds outstanding claims.
2. My Mate Polly
J: Harry KimberT: Bill Turner
F: 404P63R1
Price History:
5.50
Age:
4
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Sprang something of a surprise when taking 6-runner handicap chase (28/1) at Wincanton (20.2f, good to soft) 21 days ago. 3 lb rise fair and remains low mileage in this sphere.
3. Firefly Lane
J: Ben GodfreyT: Jimmy Frost
F: 6P422-713
Price History:
11.00
Age:
8
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Winning pointer who opened her account over fences at Newton Abbot (21f) in September. Shaped as if still in good form when third at Fakenham (24.2f, good to soft) latest and ought to give another good account here.
4. Rock On Rita
J: Richie McLernonT: Neil Mulholland
F: 6685/P
Price History:
11.00
Age:
8
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Point winner who won 2 mares' handicap hurdles in 2022 but has yet to make an impact over the larger obstacles, including on return from lengthy absence last month.
6. Miss Fedora
J: Oscar PalmerT: Seamus Mullins
F: 79815636
Price History:
8.00
Age:
5
Weight:
10-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
3
Verdict
Got back on track reverted to hurdling when landing 8-runner handicap at Cartmel (17.2f, soft) in August. However, yet to score over fences and arrives on back of poor effort at Lingfield 3 days ago.
5. Lady Ironside
J: Micheal NolanT: Carroll Gray
F: 0062/
Price History:
34.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
670
Verdict
Long-standing maiden on level and over hurdles. Not seen for 22 months and is best watched on chase debut.