D M Keith Mares' Maiden Hurdle

Has been well beaten on all completed starts and pulled up in several others and despite the fact that this won't take much winning, you would still be hard pressed to give her a credible chance in it.

45-rated low grade handicapper on the Flat. Beaten a long way on all four starts for this top yard, though had been runner-up in staying handicaps three times for Mick Appleby. This trip ought to suit but not easy to be confident about much given recent CV. Market check advised.

Another 45-rated Flat performer who has gone off at triple figure prices in all three starts over hurdles. Step up in trip a probable positive and forecast ground should suit, so may be capable of making more of an impact in such a weak affair.

Has shown absolutely nothing over the past couple of years. Things got so bad that she was sent off at 200/1 in a seller last time and parting with the hard-earned in regard to such a moderate performer cannot be recommended.

Point-to-point winner this time last year who cost £10,500 at the sales. By comparison to most of this field her two novices' runs have been good, particularly the latest on good ground and over a similar trip at Southwell. Related to National Hunt winners and this looks like a good opportunity.

Makes her hurdles debut after three bumper runs, two of which have been reasonably encouraging in the context of this race. If she can jump an obstacle then she can probably make the frame here with the yard going well.