Improved from first run to second in similar contests in the past month. Clearly vulnerable to another improver or newcomer, though at the same time if he finds any more himself then he can go close.
Bridesmaid in two point-to-points and most recently a bumper at Taunton earlier in the month when conditions were good. Good combination of both speed and stamina in the pedigree, though no bumper success. However, yard going well and do have some winners in these contests, which are positives.
€28,000 purchase. Related to plenty of Flat success in France from 5f right up to 2m. Pulled up in sole point-to-point start in February. Stable going well and has a respectable 12% strike rate in this sphere and top pilot booked. Very interesting.
Full-sister to a bumper/2m6f-3m2f hurdle/chase winner and half-sister to a bumper/3m1f hurdle winner and from the family of Gold Cup runner-up Brown Chamberlin. Stable back among the winners recently and has a 17% strike rate in this sphere. Slight concern over hood for her debut run, but otherwise positive.
Half-sister to 2m3f hurdle/chase winner Kellystown Lad. Dam was runner-up over 2m4f when hurdling. Perhaps best watched on debut from yard without a bumper success.
Bought for £10,000 as a yearling and a half-sister to useful chaser Ballykan. 25/1 and tailed of for over a mile of her debut at Chepstow in February. That was on soft, so better going may help. Plenty to prove.
Non-Runners
2
Not A Role Model18
Weight: 10-12|Â Â Age: 5
T: S Thomas  J: James Davies
NR
Forecasts
Take Em Out (6/4), Zamarkhan (2/1), Jaunty Flyer (11/4), Madame Fiona (10/1), Not A Role Model (14/1), Celtic Style (28/1), Shiroccodee (40/1)
Jaunty Flyer, Zamarhan and Take Em Out are three who should be capable of getting involved in the closing stages in what is another mediocre affair, but MADAM FIONA is suggested for win purposes. Martin Keighley's mare is well-related and the trainer does best of those involved in the contest when it comes to bumpers, so with slight concern over the need for a hood first-time, she gets the nod.