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Race id Race card number Race class Age class Race time Race course Race date Race name Price money Distance of the race Going Surface Pace forecast ATR verdict Timeform verdict ATR top tip ATR watch out for Timeform winner Timeform second Timeform third Race data quality Draw Draw result Horse Country Color of horse Sex of horse Name of the horses father Name of the horses mother Name of the horses grandfather Age Weight Handicap Head Gear Jockey Allowance Trainer Pre Race Comments Comments Rating Pace Rating Form scan position Form scan value First price Last price Rank Change in % ATR index Predictor score
1576703 1 4 Class 4 | 4YO plus 13:58 Stratford 19 Apr 2026 George Wood Years Of Service Mares' Maiden Hurdle £5,446 - 13 declared to run 2m 70y Good null HORNICA is the obvious focal point. A mark of 113 is comfortably the best on offer here, and if she reproduces anything close to that level, she probably doesn’t need to improve to win. The fact she’s been running respectably without quite getting her head in front suggests she’s been holding her form well, and this could be a good opportunity to finally break through before moving into handicaps. Yeld To Call is a bit trickier to weigh up. That Taunton second shows ability, but the pull-up last time raises a question. Dropping back in trip and returning to maiden company are definite positives though, so a bounce-back run wouldn’t be a surprise if that last effort is forgiven. Merely A Detail brings experience, which often counts in races like this. She may not have the same upside as the favourite, but she’s the type who can run her race and pick up a place if others underperform. HORNICA is the obvious focal point. A mark of 113 is comfortably the best on offer here, and if she reproduces anything close to that level, she probably doesn’t need to improve to win. The fact she’s been running respectably without quite getting her head in front suggests she’s been holding her form well, and this could be a good opportunity to finally break through before moving into handicaps. Yeld To Call is a bit trickier to weigh up. That Taunton second shows ability, but the pull-up last time raises a question. Dropping back in trip and returning to maiden company are definite positives though, so a bounce-back run wouldn’t be a surprise if that last effort is forgiven. Merely A Detail brings experience, which often counts in races like this. She may not have the same upside as the favourite, but she’s the type who can run her race and pick up a place if others underperform. 1-2-3 Selections Hornica (3) Yeld To Call (11) Merely A Detail (7) null Hornica Yeld To Call Merely A Detail null 0 null After The Ball b m Walk In The Park Ceilidh Royal Erhaab 5 71.67 0 i Charlie Maggs 3 D McCain Jnr Made too much use of when making a modest debut when coming fourth and beaten by 40l in a novice hurdle at Bangor-on-Dee latest; needs more here. 96 null null null 2 0 0.0 null
1576703 2 4 Class 4 | 4YO plus 13:58 Stratford 19 Apr 2026 George Wood Years Of Service Mares' Maiden Hurdle £5,446 - 13 declared to run 2m 70y Good null HORNICA is the obvious focal point. A mark of 113 is comfortably the best on offer here, and if she reproduces anything close to that level, she probably doesn’t need to improve to win. The fact she’s been running respectably without quite getting her head in front suggests she’s been holding her form well, and this could be a good opportunity to finally break through before moving into handicaps. Yeld To Call is a bit trickier to weigh up. That Taunton second shows ability, but the pull-up last time raises a question. Dropping back in trip and returning to maiden company are definite positives though, so a bounce-back run wouldn’t be a surprise if that last effort is forgiven. Merely A Detail brings experience, which often counts in races like this. She may not have the same upside as the favourite, but she’s the type who can run her race and pick up a place if others underperform. HORNICA is the obvious focal point. A mark of 113 is comfortably the best on offer here, and if she reproduces anything close to that level, she probably doesn’t need to improve to win. The fact she’s been running respectably without quite getting her head in front suggests she’s been holding her form well, and this could be a good opportunity to finally break through before moving into handicaps. Yeld To Call is a bit trickier to weigh up. That Taunton second shows ability, but the pull-up last time raises a question. Dropping back in trip and returning to maiden company are definite positives though, so a bounce-back run wouldn’t be a surprise if that last effort is forgiven. Merely A Detail brings experience, which often counts in races like this. She may not have the same upside as the favourite, but she’s the type who can run her race and pick up a place if others underperform. 1-2-3 Selections Hornica (3) Yeld To Call (11) Merely A Detail (7) null Hornica Yeld To Call Merely A Detail null 0 null Bonnet's Secret b m Gentlewave Bonnet's Vino Grape Tree Road 5 71.67 0 i Jack Andrews null T Ellis Well beaten in a Mares bumper at Warwick on only start; in need of more experience therefore has it all to do. 80 null null null 3 0 0.0 null
1576703 3 4 Class 4 | 4YO plus 13:58 Stratford 19 Apr 2026 George Wood Years Of Service Mares' Maiden Hurdle £5,446 - 13 declared to run 2m 70y Good null HORNICA is the obvious focal point. A mark of 113 is comfortably the best on offer here, and if she reproduces anything close to that level, she probably doesn’t need to improve to win. The fact she’s been running respectably without quite getting her head in front suggests she’s been holding her form well, and this could be a good opportunity to finally break through before moving into handicaps. Yeld To Call is a bit trickier to weigh up. That Taunton second shows ability, but the pull-up last time raises a question. Dropping back in trip and returning to maiden company are definite positives though, so a bounce-back run wouldn’t be a surprise if that last effort is forgiven. Merely A Detail brings experience, which often counts in races like this. She may not have the same upside as the favourite, but she’s the type who can run her race and pick up a place if others underperform. HORNICA is the obvious focal point. A mark of 113 is comfortably the best on offer here, and if she reproduces anything close to that level, she probably doesn’t need to improve to win. The fact she’s been running respectably without quite getting her head in front suggests she’s been holding her form well, and this could be a good opportunity to finally break through before moving into handicaps. Yeld To Call is a bit trickier to weigh up. That Taunton second shows ability, but the pull-up last time raises a question. Dropping back in trip and returning to maiden company are definite positives though, so a bounce-back run wouldn’t be a surprise if that last effort is forgiven. Merely A Detail brings experience, which often counts in races like this. She may not have the same upside as the favourite, but she’s the type who can run her race and pick up a place if others underperform. 1-2-3 Selections Hornica (3) Yeld To Call (11) Merely A Detail (7) null Hornica Yeld To Call Merely A Detail null 0 null Hornica br m Affinisea Manuels Sister Lend A Hand 6 0 113 i Beau Morgan 5 B Pauling Raced a bit too freely when coming a 4l third in a novice hurdle at Ludlow most recent run; off a short-break; effective 2m; sets the standard off current mark 123 null null null 13 10 215.15 null
1576703 4 4 Class 4 | 4YO plus 13:58 Stratford 19 Apr 2026 George Wood Years Of Service Mares' Maiden Hurdle £5,446 - 13 declared to run 2m 70y Good null HORNICA is the obvious focal point. A mark of 113 is comfortably the best on offer here, and if she reproduces anything close to that level, she probably doesn’t need to improve to win. The fact she’s been running respectably without quite getting her head in front suggests she’s been holding her form well, and this could be a good opportunity to finally break through before moving into handicaps. Yeld To Call is a bit trickier to weigh up. That Taunton second shows ability, but the pull-up last time raises a question. Dropping back in trip and returning to maiden company are definite positives though, so a bounce-back run wouldn’t be a surprise if that last effort is forgiven. Merely A Detail brings experience, which often counts in races like this. She may not have the same upside as the favourite, but she’s the type who can run her race and pick up a place if others underperform. HORNICA is the obvious focal point. A mark of 113 is comfortably the best on offer here, and if she reproduces anything close to that level, she probably doesn’t need to improve to win. The fact she’s been running respectably without quite getting her head in front suggests she’s been holding her form well, and this could be a good opportunity to finally break through before moving into handicaps. Yeld To Call is a bit trickier to weigh up. That Taunton second shows ability, but the pull-up last time raises a question. Dropping back in trip and returning to maiden company are definite positives though, so a bounce-back run wouldn’t be a surprise if that last effort is forgiven. Merely A Detail brings experience, which often counts in races like this. She may not have the same upside as the favourite, but she’s the type who can run her race and pick up a place if others underperform. 1-2-3 Selections Hornica (3) Yeld To Call (11) Merely A Detail (7) null Hornica Yeld To Call Merely A Detail null 0 null Lady Kara gr m Kapgarde Karalee Martaline 5 0 101 i Luke Scott 3 Dr R Newland & J Insole Ran to form when coming fourth and beaten by 12l in a novice hurdle at Windsor latest; tongue-tie first time; returning from a break; effective 2m5f, acts on G; will need to settle better but can go well here. 99 null null null 4 0 0.0 null
1576703 5 4 Class 4 | 4YO plus 13:58 Stratford 19 Apr 2026 George Wood Years Of Service Mares' Maiden Hurdle £5,446 - 13 declared to run 2m 70y Good null HORNICA is the obvious focal point. A mark of 113 is comfortably the best on offer here, and if she reproduces anything close to that level, she probably doesn’t need to improve to win. The fact she’s been running respectably without quite getting her head in front suggests she’s been holding her form well, and this could be a good opportunity to finally break through before moving into handicaps. Yeld To Call is a bit trickier to weigh up. That Taunton second shows ability, but the pull-up last time raises a question. Dropping back in trip and returning to maiden company are definite positives though, so a bounce-back run wouldn’t be a surprise if that last effort is forgiven. Merely A Detail brings experience, which often counts in races like this. She may not have the same upside as the favourite, but she’s the type who can run her race and pick up a place if others underperform. HORNICA is the obvious focal point. A mark of 113 is comfortably the best on offer here, and if she reproduces anything close to that level, she probably doesn’t need to improve to win. The fact she’s been running respectably without quite getting her head in front suggests she’s been holding her form well, and this could be a good opportunity to finally break through before moving into handicaps. Yeld To Call is a bit trickier to weigh up. That Taunton second shows ability, but the pull-up last time raises a question. Dropping back in trip and returning to maiden company are definite positives though, so a bounce-back run wouldn’t be a surprise if that last effort is forgiven. Merely A Detail brings experience, which often counts in races like this. She may not have the same upside as the favourite, but she’s the type who can run her race and pick up a place if others underperform. 1-2-3 Selections Hornica (3) Yeld To Call (11) Merely A Detail (7) null Hornica Yeld To Call Merely A Detail null 0 null Liasse D'argent b m Tirwanako Villebruyere Dream Well 6 71.67 0 i Benjamin Macey 5 T R Gretton Below form when well beaten in a novice hurdle at Hereford on only career start; 167 day break to overcome, all to do in this. 72 null null null 1 24 43.08 null
1576703 6 4 Class 4 | 4YO plus 13:58 Stratford 19 Apr 2026 George Wood Years Of Service Mares' Maiden Hurdle £5,446 - 13 declared to run 2m 70y Good null HORNICA is the obvious focal point. A mark of 113 is comfortably the best on offer here, and if she reproduces anything close to that level, she probably doesn’t need to improve to win. The fact she’s been running respectably without quite getting her head in front suggests she’s been holding her form well, and this could be a good opportunity to finally break through before moving into handicaps. Yeld To Call is a bit trickier to weigh up. That Taunton second shows ability, but the pull-up last time raises a question. Dropping back in trip and returning to maiden company are definite positives though, so a bounce-back run wouldn’t be a surprise if that last effort is forgiven. Merely A Detail brings experience, which often counts in races like this. She may not have the same upside as the favourite, but she’s the type who can run her race and pick up a place if others underperform. HORNICA is the obvious focal point. A mark of 113 is comfortably the best on offer here, and if she reproduces anything close to that level, she probably doesn’t need to improve to win. The fact she’s been running respectably without quite getting her head in front suggests she’s been holding her form well, and this could be a good opportunity to finally break through before moving into handicaps. Yeld To Call is a bit trickier to weigh up. That Taunton second shows ability, but the pull-up last time raises a question. Dropping back in trip and returning to maiden company are definite positives though, so a bounce-back run wouldn’t be a surprise if that last effort is forgiven. Merely A Detail brings experience, which often counts in races like this. She may not have the same upside as the favourite, but she’s the type who can run her race and pick up a place if others underperform. 1-2-3 Selections Hornica (3) Yeld To Call (11) Merely A Detail (7) null Hornica Yeld To Call Merely A Detail null 0 null Lilycala gr m Scalo Fine Lily Fair Mix 5 0 0 i Aidan Weaver 7 T R Gretton Scalo mare; half-sister to Chateau Du Lys, useful at 20f; tongue-tie first time, might be best watched on rules debut. 70 null null null 5 0 0.0 null
1576703 7 4 Class 4 | 4YO plus 13:58 Stratford 19 Apr 2026 George Wood Years Of Service Mares' Maiden Hurdle £5,446 - 13 declared to run 2m 70y Good null HORNICA is the obvious focal point. A mark of 113 is comfortably the best on offer here, and if she reproduces anything close to that level, she probably doesn’t need to improve to win. The fact she’s been running respectably without quite getting her head in front suggests she’s been holding her form well, and this could be a good opportunity to finally break through before moving into handicaps. Yeld To Call is a bit trickier to weigh up. That Taunton second shows ability, but the pull-up last time raises a question. Dropping back in trip and returning to maiden company are definite positives though, so a bounce-back run wouldn’t be a surprise if that last effort is forgiven. Merely A Detail brings experience, which often counts in races like this. She may not have the same upside as the favourite, but she’s the type who can run her race and pick up a place if others underperform. HORNICA is the obvious focal point. A mark of 113 is comfortably the best on offer here, and if she reproduces anything close to that level, she probably doesn’t need to improve to win. The fact she’s been running respectably without quite getting her head in front suggests she’s been holding her form well, and this could be a good opportunity to finally break through before moving into handicaps. Yeld To Call is a bit trickier to weigh up. That Taunton second shows ability, but the pull-up last time raises a question. Dropping back in trip and returning to maiden company are definite positives though, so a bounce-back run wouldn’t be a surprise if that last effort is forgiven. Merely A Detail brings experience, which often counts in races like this. She may not have the same upside as the favourite, but she’s the type who can run her race and pick up a place if others underperform. 1-2-3 Selections Hornica (3) Yeld To Call (11) Merely A Detail (7) null Hornica Yeld To Call Merely A Detail null 0 null Merely A Detail b m Falco Mere Detail Definite Article 5 0 105 i Danny McMenamin null Toby Bulgin Fourth when beaten by 13l in a handicap hurdle at Fakenham latest; returning from a break; effective 2m on G; bumper winner's hurdle debut has been franked, could improve back into maiden company. 112 null null null 6 0 0.0 null
1576703 8 4 Class 4 | 4YO plus 13:58 Stratford 19 Apr 2026 George Wood Years Of Service Mares' Maiden Hurdle £5,446 - 13 declared to run 2m 70y Good null HORNICA is the obvious focal point. A mark of 113 is comfortably the best on offer here, and if she reproduces anything close to that level, she probably doesn’t need to improve to win. The fact she’s been running respectably without quite getting her head in front suggests she’s been holding her form well, and this could be a good opportunity to finally break through before moving into handicaps. Yeld To Call is a bit trickier to weigh up. That Taunton second shows ability, but the pull-up last time raises a question. Dropping back in trip and returning to maiden company are definite positives though, so a bounce-back run wouldn’t be a surprise if that last effort is forgiven. Merely A Detail brings experience, which often counts in races like this. She may not have the same upside as the favourite, but she’s the type who can run her race and pick up a place if others underperform. HORNICA is the obvious focal point. A mark of 113 is comfortably the best on offer here, and if she reproduces anything close to that level, she probably doesn’t need to improve to win. The fact she’s been running respectably without quite getting her head in front suggests she’s been holding her form well, and this could be a good opportunity to finally break through before moving into handicaps. Yeld To Call is a bit trickier to weigh up. That Taunton second shows ability, but the pull-up last time raises a question. Dropping back in trip and returning to maiden company are definite positives though, so a bounce-back run wouldn’t be a surprise if that last effort is forgiven. Merely A Detail brings experience, which often counts in races like this. She may not have the same upside as the favourite, but she’s the type who can run her race and pick up a place if others underperform. 1-2-3 Selections Hornica (3) Yeld To Call (11) Merely A Detail (7) null Hornica Yeld To Call Merely A Detail null 0 null Miss Denver b m Blue Bresil Miss Denman Presenting 6 71.67 0 i Toby McCain-Mitchell 5 Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies Fourth when beaten by 23l in a novice hurdle at Chepstow latest; with good yard who can get them to improve but he must settle better here. 83 null null null 7 0 0.0 null
1576703 9 4 Class 4 | 4YO plus 13:58 Stratford 19 Apr 2026 George Wood Years Of Service Mares' Maiden Hurdle £5,446 - 13 declared to run 2m 70y Good null HORNICA is the obvious focal point. A mark of 113 is comfortably the best on offer here, and if she reproduces anything close to that level, she probably doesn’t need to improve to win. The fact she’s been running respectably without quite getting her head in front suggests she’s been holding her form well, and this could be a good opportunity to finally break through before moving into handicaps. Yeld To Call is a bit trickier to weigh up. That Taunton second shows ability, but the pull-up last time raises a question. Dropping back in trip and returning to maiden company are definite positives though, so a bounce-back run wouldn’t be a surprise if that last effort is forgiven. Merely A Detail brings experience, which often counts in races like this. She may not have the same upside as the favourite, but she’s the type who can run her race and pick up a place if others underperform. HORNICA is the obvious focal point. A mark of 113 is comfortably the best on offer here, and if she reproduces anything close to that level, she probably doesn’t need to improve to win. The fact she’s been running respectably without quite getting her head in front suggests she’s been holding her form well, and this could be a good opportunity to finally break through before moving into handicaps. Yeld To Call is a bit trickier to weigh up. That Taunton second shows ability, but the pull-up last time raises a question. Dropping back in trip and returning to maiden company are definite positives though, so a bounce-back run wouldn’t be a surprise if that last effort is forgiven. Merely A Detail brings experience, which often counts in races like this. She may not have the same upside as the favourite, but she’s the type who can run her race and pick up a place if others underperform. 1-2-3 Selections Hornica (3) Yeld To Call (11) Merely A Detail (7) null Hornica Yeld To Call Merely A Detail null 0 null Pink Walls b m Heeraat Gemini Glory Tale of Ekati 6 71.67 0 i Lewis Stones 3 M Mullineaux Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Haydock latest; looked to lack experience, has it all to do on second career start. 89 null null null 8 0 0.0 null
1576703 10 4 Class 4 | 4YO plus 13:58 Stratford 19 Apr 2026 George Wood Years Of Service Mares' Maiden Hurdle £5,446 - 13 declared to run 2m 70y Good null HORNICA is the obvious focal point. A mark of 113 is comfortably the best on offer here, and if she reproduces anything close to that level, she probably doesn’t need to improve to win. The fact she’s been running respectably without quite getting her head in front suggests she’s been holding her form well, and this could be a good opportunity to finally break through before moving into handicaps. Yeld To Call is a bit trickier to weigh up. That Taunton second shows ability, but the pull-up last time raises a question. Dropping back in trip and returning to maiden company are definite positives though, so a bounce-back run wouldn’t be a surprise if that last effort is forgiven. Merely A Detail brings experience, which often counts in races like this. She may not have the same upside as the favourite, but she’s the type who can run her race and pick up a place if others underperform. HORNICA is the obvious focal point. A mark of 113 is comfortably the best on offer here, and if she reproduces anything close to that level, she probably doesn’t need to improve to win. The fact she’s been running respectably without quite getting her head in front suggests she’s been holding her form well, and this could be a good opportunity to finally break through before moving into handicaps. Yeld To Call is a bit trickier to weigh up. That Taunton second shows ability, but the pull-up last time raises a question. Dropping back in trip and returning to maiden company are definite positives though, so a bounce-back run wouldn’t be a surprise if that last effort is forgiven. Merely A Detail brings experience, which often counts in races like this. She may not have the same upside as the favourite, but she’s the type who can run her race and pick up a place if others underperform. 1-2-3 Selections Hornica (3) Yeld To Call (11) Merely A Detail (7) null Hornica Yeld To Call Merely A Detail null 0 null Willow Edge b m Jack Hobbs Shady Lane Alflora 7 0 0 i Harry Bannister null R T Phillips Jack Hobbs mare; half-sister to The Midnight Rule, fair at 17f; hood first time, might be best watched on debut. 85 null null null 9 0 0.0 null
1576703 11 4 Class 4 | 4YO plus 13:58 Stratford 19 Apr 2026 George Wood Years Of Service Mares' Maiden Hurdle £5,446 - 13 declared to run 2m 70y Good null HORNICA is the obvious focal point. A mark of 113 is comfortably the best on offer here, and if she reproduces anything close to that level, she probably doesn’t need to improve to win. The fact she’s been running respectably without quite getting her head in front suggests she’s been holding her form well, and this could be a good opportunity to finally break through before moving into handicaps. Yeld To Call is a bit trickier to weigh up. That Taunton second shows ability, but the pull-up last time raises a question. Dropping back in trip and returning to maiden company are definite positives though, so a bounce-back run wouldn’t be a surprise if that last effort is forgiven. Merely A Detail brings experience, which often counts in races like this. She may not have the same upside as the favourite, but she’s the type who can run her race and pick up a place if others underperform. HORNICA is the obvious focal point. A mark of 113 is comfortably the best on offer here, and if she reproduces anything close to that level, she probably doesn’t need to improve to win. The fact she’s been running respectably without quite getting her head in front suggests she’s been holding her form well, and this could be a good opportunity to finally break through before moving into handicaps. Yeld To Call is a bit trickier to weigh up. That Taunton second shows ability, but the pull-up last time raises a question. Dropping back in trip and returning to maiden company are definite positives though, so a bounce-back run wouldn’t be a surprise if that last effort is forgiven. Merely A Detail brings experience, which often counts in races like this. She may not have the same upside as the favourite, but she’s the type who can run her race and pick up a place if others underperform. 1-2-3 Selections Hornica (3) Yeld To Call (11) Merely A Detail (7) null Hornica Yeld To Call Merely A Detail null 0 null Yeld To Call b m Great Pretender Yosille Blue Bresil 5 0 106 i C Gethings null Mrs J Williams Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Kelso latest; effective 2m-2m3f, acts on heavy and good to soft; has a real chance coming back into maiden company here 125 null null null 10 0 0.0 null
1576703 12 4 Class 4 | 4YO plus 13:58 Stratford 19 Apr 2026 George Wood Years Of Service Mares' Maiden Hurdle £5,446 - 13 declared to run 2m 70y Good null HORNICA is the obvious focal point. A mark of 113 is comfortably the best on offer here, and if she reproduces anything close to that level, she probably doesn’t need to improve to win. The fact she’s been running respectably without quite getting her head in front suggests she’s been holding her form well, and this could be a good opportunity to finally break through before moving into handicaps. Yeld To Call is a bit trickier to weigh up. That Taunton second shows ability, but the pull-up last time raises a question. Dropping back in trip and returning to maiden company are definite positives though, so a bounce-back run wouldn’t be a surprise if that last effort is forgiven. Merely A Detail brings experience, which often counts in races like this. She may not have the same upside as the favourite, but she’s the type who can run her race and pick up a place if others underperform. HORNICA is the obvious focal point. A mark of 113 is comfortably the best on offer here, and if she reproduces anything close to that level, she probably doesn’t need to improve to win. The fact she’s been running respectably without quite getting her head in front suggests she’s been holding her form well, and this could be a good opportunity to finally break through before moving into handicaps. Yeld To Call is a bit trickier to weigh up. That Taunton second shows ability, but the pull-up last time raises a question. Dropping back in trip and returning to maiden company are definite positives though, so a bounce-back run wouldn’t be a surprise if that last effort is forgiven. Merely A Detail brings experience, which often counts in races like this. She may not have the same upside as the favourite, but she’s the type who can run her race and pick up a place if others underperform. 1-2-3 Selections Hornica (3) Yeld To Call (11) Merely A Detail (7) null Hornica Yeld To Call Merely A Detail null 0 null Mega Etoile b f Storm The Stars Elira D'airy Anzillero 4 68.04 0 i Paul O'Brien null Miss H C Knight Below par when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Fontwell latest; difficult to fancy after the disappointing debut effort. 90 null null null 11 0 0.0 null
1576703 13 4 Class 4 | 4YO plus 13:58 Stratford 19 Apr 2026 George Wood Years Of Service Mares' Maiden Hurdle £5,446 - 13 declared to run 2m 70y Good null HORNICA is the obvious focal point. A mark of 113 is comfortably the best on offer here, and if she reproduces anything close to that level, she probably doesn’t need to improve to win. The fact she’s been running respectably without quite getting her head in front suggests she’s been holding her form well, and this could be a good opportunity to finally break through before moving into handicaps. Yeld To Call is a bit trickier to weigh up. That Taunton second shows ability, but the pull-up last time raises a question. Dropping back in trip and returning to maiden company are definite positives though, so a bounce-back run wouldn’t be a surprise if that last effort is forgiven. Merely A Detail brings experience, which often counts in races like this. She may not have the same upside as the favourite, but she’s the type who can run her race and pick up a place if others underperform. HORNICA is the obvious focal point. A mark of 113 is comfortably the best on offer here, and if she reproduces anything close to that level, she probably doesn’t need to improve to win. The fact she’s been running respectably without quite getting her head in front suggests she’s been holding her form well, and this could be a good opportunity to finally break through before moving into handicaps. Yeld To Call is a bit trickier to weigh up. That Taunton second shows ability, but the pull-up last time raises a question. Dropping back in trip and returning to maiden company are definite positives though, so a bounce-back run wouldn’t be a surprise if that last effort is forgiven. Merely A Detail brings experience, which often counts in races like this. She may not have the same upside as the favourite, but she’s the type who can run her race and pick up a place if others underperform. 1-2-3 Selections Hornica (3) Yeld To Call (11) Merely A Detail (7) null Hornica Yeld To Call Merely A Detail null 0 null Minnie Belle b f Frontiersman Lysander Belle Exceed and Excel 4 68.04 0 i Conor Rabbitt 3 Mrs S Leech Needed the run when well beaten in a novice hurdle here latest; major improvement needed to land a blow in a contest of this nature. 74 null null null 12 0 0.0 null