Bumper winner is unbeaten in two starts over hurdles most recently when successful by 6L in a 2m5f novice event at Ludlow (good) in October last year. Step up in trip looks likely to suit and she holds strong claims on handicap debut.
Justified odds-on favouritism in a couple of hurdle races over an extended 2m5f at Newton Abbot (good) this time last year. Leading contender stepping up in distance and switched to handicaps for a top yard.
Disappointing in four starts since winning over an extended 2m7f at Ascot (soft) in November last year. Back down to her last winning mark and market support would be notable in this contest.
Soft ground handicap hurdle winner over 2m5f at Sedgefield in January and put a below par effort behind her when finishing 11½l fifth over an extended 2m5f at Ayr (soft) last time. Interesting runner stepping up in distance.
C&D winner on good-to-soft ground in June last year and has run some respectable races since. Well beaten at Kelso (3m2f, good-to-soft) in October when last in action however and others hold more obvious claims.
Ran well when finishing 12½L third over an extended 2m5f at Fontwell (soft) in January but was reportedly never travelling when pulled up over 3m2f at the same venue subsequently. Races off a mark 4lb lower than for his most recent victory.
Non-Runners
5
Henry's Joy122
Weight: 11-3| Age: 7
T: D McCain Jnr J: B S Hughes
NR
Forecasts
Yeavering Belle (6/4), Coillte Eile (3/1), Parody (5/1), Ulterior Motives (8/1), King Cool (9/1), Handy Hollow (12/1), Henry's Joy (12/1)
A competitive small field event can see the handicap debutants Yeavering Belle and PARODY. Preference here is for the latter who is receiving 2lb from her main rival and hails from a stable with a 25% strike-rate (3/12) in the last two weeks. Third place can go to King Cool who is well handicapped on his old form and has run well on the forecast good ground in the past.