Virgin Bet Fives Mares' Handicap Hurdle

Better than ever when making a winning start for the Lucinda Russell stable at Perth (3m) in August and good second when narrowly denied at Kelso next time. Freshened up since a lesser run at Aintree in October. Has gone well fresh before.

Three wins in a productive season but she was below-par in a remote fourth at Catterick last time. Back up in trip.

Irish point winner who has made a positive start over hurdles, winning a 2½m Wetherby novice on Boxing Day and progressing again when narrowly denied on 3m course handicap debut since. Should go well.

Left her first 3 efforts for this yard behind when making all in 3m Ayr handicap 12 days ago. Her and the second pulled clear of the rest so a 5 lb rise looks fair enough.

Creditable second of 17 in handicap hurdle at Naas (2m, soft, 2/1) in December but ran poorly back there in January. Runner-up here last winter.

Returned to form on the back of a breathing op when successful at Market Rasen (20.5f) in May and ran at least as well when narrowly denied at Perth (3m) in September. Didn't run much of a race at Doncaster 3 months later, though. Off another 12 weeks.

Maiden hurdler who made her first impact in a handicap when second of 11 at Musselburgh (2½m, soft) 3 weeks ago. Needs to show she can back that up now.