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You Wear It Well Falls Short in Fighting Fifth Hurdle, New Year Strategy Unveiled

In a surprising turn of events, You Wear it Well failed to impress at the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Sandown last Saturday. Despite being a favorite for the Grade One contest after her impressive win at Wetherby earlier this season, Jamie Snowden’s mare could only manage third place behind Not So Sleepy and Love Envoi.

According to Snowden, it seems that his six-year-old charge didn’t perform up to expectations. He believes that she had to improve to secure victory in the race, even without the two withdrawn competitors. The handicapper seemed to have weighed her chances accurately. Although You Wear It Well ran decently given the circumstances and challenging ground conditions, Snowden felt it wasn’t her true running.

Looking Ahead: Cheltenham Festival and Mares’ Races

You Wear It Well’s primary target remains securing another triumph at the prestigious Cheltenham Festival in March. Her previous success in landing the Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle has set high expectations for this talented daughter of Midnight Legend.

The exact path leading up to Prestbury Park is yet uncertain; however, one thing is clear – she will not be taking on male rivals anytime soon. With an aim to maximize her chances of victory against horses of her own sex, returning back against fellow mares seems like a logical move according to Snowden.

Moving Forward with Confidence

Snowden added that considering there were no realistic opportunities available for You Wear It Well in December, the decision to compete in the Fighting Fifth Hurdle was understandable. Despite not achieving the desired outcome, being favored suggested it wasn’t an unreasonable choice.

Undeterred by this setback, Snowden is determined to regroup and focus on upcoming mares’ races at Sandown, Doncaster, and Warwick. With plenty of opportunities between now and March for You Wear It Well to showcase her talent once again, hopes are high for a successful campaign leading up to Cheltenham Festival.

Conclusion

You Wear It Well’s disappointing performance at the Fighting Fifth Hurdle has prompted Jamie Snowden to reassess his strategy. While acknowledging that she didn’t quite run her race on testing ground conditions, he remains optimistic about her future prospects against fellow mares. As she sets her sights on securing another victory at Cheltenham Festival in the Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle, You Wear It Well will continue training diligently with determination and perseverance.