2023 Mares Hurdle

[opatcho]

Maries Rock

I thought Maries Rock was very impressive in the Mares race last year. Firstly, she won that on really quick ground. Today's going will suit her better. In that race, Nico used the whip after the last, the first one was from his left hand and I think that was to try and steer Maries Rock over to the right to move her away from Queens Brook, Nico then switched to his right, tapped her twice and she quickened off. Basically, I think there was loads of horse left there

Maries Rock is a Course and Distance, and a festival winner. For me, thats a significant tick in the box.

Maries Rock was weak on the day of the Relkeel hurdle, suggested she needed the run? Either way, she came out and won that with plenty in hand. I feel she may have improved since last year.

There are very little question marks for Maries Rock. The only niggling concern I have is "...where will the pace come from"... I dont think it the pace will be weak, which will favour a 2 miler with a turn of turn, given the size of the field and the depth, I feel they'll go around at a even pace which will be fine for Maries Rock

This is her trip.

Nico on board

Henderson train

I think her current price is more than fair, thats if you strikethrough Epatante and Honeysuckle - which I have. Both going into their 5th season, both on the decline now + other reasons

[Lobos]

Will there be pace in this race? If not, it could suit Epatante.

[Rooster Booster]

As someone who is heavily invested in Brandy Love only in this race, can someone make a case for Marie's Rock because I just don't see it (at That price, fair enough those on at 10s/12s or bigger)
She won a much weaker renewal last year, then beat Epatante who had been chelt and then Aintree so it was the end of a long season, and her last run she made DASHEL DRASHER (in Kevloaf 's my drogo voice) look ordinary, which he is :/

Tbf the thread has been open now for months and she has been talked about constantly since the start. If you are not convinced now I’m not sure there is anything that hasn’t already been said a zillion times that can make you think otherwise. I love her to bits but rate BL highly too. It’s a brave stance you are taking but one I quite admire. Good old fashioned punting

[Big Bucks]

Money has come for Honeysuckle, hard to tell if its the casual punters, her fan club, or strong vibes. We knew she would go orr favourite and should hold the prices for the others