Won this contest 12 months ago againt two inferior rivals, but she has struggled to refind form this season, and was tailed off at Ascot in December. Drop in class could see a revival, though, and she comes here on the back of wind surgery.
Stepped up on previous chase form when 3¼L second of 5 to Evidence de Thaix in a mares' novice handicap at Warwick in November. Off since, and now tries cheekpieces, but respected on form.
Shaped well behind subsequent winner Annie Mc on chase bow at Wincanton, and built on that when winning by 5½L from Loveherandleaveher at Taunton last time. Can do better still, and has leading claims.
EVERLANES impressed with her win at Taunton last time, and with fitness assured, she is preferred to Quick Wave, who sports cheekpieces for the first time. Got Away has been a disappointment this season, but won this race last year under a big weight, and could give the selection most to do.