Most experienced in this field with five races under Rules under her belt and won on her debut at Hexham in October by seven lengths. Solid performances in defeat since filling the runner-up slot on three occasions the last time out in a small field over C&D to Impulsive Star; that run showing that she was good enough to defy a penalty in mares' races.
Winner in an Irish point-to-point (mares' maiden) on debut. Two fair runs in bumpers at Newton Abbot and Southwell before turning her attention to hurdles. Best run over obstacles came on her latest start at Hereford when faced with a staying trip for the first time (2m5f). Well supported but failed to make much impression on the first two.
Cost £70,000 as a four-year-old and is a half-sister to bumper winner Lockeen Girl (by Beneficial). Two runs in Irish point-to-points with a win coming on her second start by 10 lengths in a mares' maiden at Tattersalls Farm in November 2016. Makes her Rules debut today.
Two starts in Irish point-to-points (fell on debut) finishing third on only other start when favourite in a mares' maiden. Only run under Rules came at Kelso last December (hooded for first time) coming back from a long absence in a weak mares' novices' hurdle over 2m and she steps up over a mile in trip here.
Forecasts
Same Circus (8/15), Big Penny (4/1), Arctic Lady (4/1), Your Turn (33/1)
Just a small field go to post here with SAME CIRCUS looking capable of giving weight away all-round in the light of her run over C&D last time out and the winner’s subsequent exploits. Big Penny changed hands for a decent amount of money in December and must enter the equation on her point-to-point form with Arctic Lady looking to have the slightly better form that Your Turn in the battle for the minor placings.
1. Same Circus
2. Big Penny
3. Arctic Lady