Openwork Masterclass 2017 Mares' Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 15:54 | Winning time: 4m 12.55s

1^st

Whizzzey Rascal

612-2

11/8

T: G ElliottJ: R Johnson

Tracked clear leader, closer 3rd, led before 2 out, in command last, ridden clear run-in

2^nd

Litterale Ci

410-11

1/1f

T: H FryJ: N D Fehily

Held up in 3rd place, 2nd before 2 out, every chance when stumbled 2 out, held when went left last, weakened run-in

3^rd

Hope's Wishes

711-12

16/1

T: F BrennanJ: Mr Zac Baker (7)

Led in start, led and soon clear, reduced lead 3rd, pushed along bypassing 3 out, heaaded and weakened before next, kept on for 3rd but no chance with leading duo

4^th

Owners Day

711-10

8/1

T: N P MulhollandJ: James Best

Shade keen, always last, pushed along and outpaced bypassing 3 out, hit 2 out and last

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Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:£2.00EX:£3.60Trifecta:£10.90SF:£3.27

Forecasts

Litterale Ci (1/1), Whizzzey Rascal (11/8), Owners Day (8/1), Hope's Wishes (16/1)

It was impossible not to be impressed with Whizzzey Rascal when she won at Ayr on heavy ground last week, but some of her rivals disappointed that day and she must overcome a rise in the rates. In any case, this looks to be between her and LITTERALE CI, who narrowly failed to win on her British debut at Exeter before losing to the same horse in a Listed race at Aintree last time. In a much easier race, she can get the better of Gordon Elliott's progressive mare. Owners Day, unbeaten over hurdles so far, looks most likely to chase them home. 1. Litterale Ci 2. Whizzzey Rascal 3. Owners Day