Market Rasen 2:30 Result

This looks a moderate mares' maiden hurdle and No More Teardrops stands out on form. Her solitary run shows a winning effort (1-), and although she's been off since (178 days), that was likely a summer break with a view to this campaign - Jamie Snowden's yard is strong with lightly raced sorts returning fresh, and Gavin Sheehan is a shrewd booking. A mare who has already won/placed well suggests more scope than most of this maiden field, many of whom are debutants or have modest form figures (9-96, 77, 65). Elated is the most experienced runner with a string of clearly-placed efforts (-332F2) and will go well, but has already had plenty of chances without breaking through (a fall included), and carries a penalty/headgear addition suggesting connections are still troubleshooting. Mighty Dink and Lara K both come from powerful yards (Skelton, C Williams) but their form figures (6, 7) are unproven and vague. Poets Pearl (Harry Derham, in a headgear now) also has a break in her form but only a fourth on debut to work with - less convincing than No More Teardrops' apparent win. On balance, No More Teardrops offers the%92best combination of proven ability and fitness upside, and should be well informed for this after a break. She looks the strongest each-way and win threat in a race with few standout proven performers.