Mares Novices Hurdle

Only the third running of this race, with the previous two being taken down by Willie Mullins. The absence of Ruby Walsh will be one to note of course, who won't now take the post with Laurina - who remains the 4/6 hot favourite for this one.

Our Picks

Laurina does look the one to beat and is unbeaten in a very short career so far, but comes here looking to make it a Willie Mullins hatrick. That opens up the e/w opportunities however, and it could pay to strike out early on Cap Soleil who has form figures of 111-121 in his first two seasons. That's included a good defeat of Countister by 7 lengths in October and has twice got the better of Angel Antics - once on heavy ground.

We'll also chuck half a point at Angel Antics for how close she got to the more fancied runner, and she has to be value at 80/1 as an e/w chance here. She's placed in both starts on soft ground, and has also proved her potential over the distance. In a poor heat, the price looks value.

1pt e/w Cap Soleil ew at 12/1 (General)

0.5pts e/w Angels Antics at 80/1 (General)

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