Dual Listed winner during her productive novice campaign, latterly over C&D in April; excellent second of seven to Sweet Caryline on handicap debut at Wincanton (2m5f, good; acts on soft) five weeks ago, when a blunder two out may well have cost her the win; up 4lb but highly respected.
Back-to-back wins on soft ground two winters ago in this race and over 2m7f at Lingfield; absent 418 days afterwards, however, and soundly beaten on all three starts since; some caution has to be advised.
Seven wins in 18 months, the latest over 2m in a Huntingdon claimer in November; there have been some heavy defeats too, including over C&D in April and when back up to 2m7f at Ascot (18-1) last time, but at least the cheekpieces (absent last time, worn previous four starts) are restored.
Second in a Listed bumper here last season and won the mares' final at Newbury (2m4f handicap, good) in March on her fourth start over hurdles; following a good reappearance third at Carlisle (2m4f, soft) six weeks ago, she looks poised for another big run.
Five hurdle wins over the years for this yard and two were this autumn under Fern O'Brien; below form on latest start, however, and whether a stiff, left-handed track such as this, or ground softer than good for that matter, is her cup of tea remains to be seen.
Peak ratings on good or good to soft; only eighth when a front-running second favourite in this race last year; remains without a win since last October and although third of 16 over C&D in April was creditable, in first-time cheekpieces which return today, others are a bit more persuasive.
It took a while to get off the mark but she won a Lingfield novice (2m, soft) in February and was second of 16 in handicap here (2m1f, good) in April; had wind surgery before a heavy defeat at Fontwell four weeks ago; needs to leave that way behind but worth another crack at this sort of trip.
4-10 over hurdles, including winning her last three starts; ridden prominently and held on gamely at Chepstow (2m, good) and Wincanton (2m5f, good) this autumn, in the latter when runner-up Jubilee Alpha blundered two out; keeps finding extra and can't be ruled out despite 5lb rise, but move away from good ground gives her more to prove.
Irish challenger who's already scored here (2m1f, good; 28-1) in April when she travelled best and then had to battle to regain the lead; threatened to win back on the Flat prior to a lesser show ten weeks ago, on soft ground which may well be against her; 2lb out of the handicap but new trip is interesting given her Flat stamina and she is hooded for the first time.
Well beaten on soft on hurdle debut; heading the right way this year, notably with her third to Siog Geal in a strong Newbury handicap (2m4f, good; better than bare result) in April, prior to a flop at Warwick last month; position 5lb out of the handicap makes this tough and 7lb claimer is booked.
1/4 Odds Place 1,2,3
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