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Completed a hat-trick over fences in this race last season but struggled since, pulled up (after 9 months off) in 27f Cheltenham handicap on return 34 days ago. Needs to get back on track.

Taken well to fences and added another win to her tally at Ludlow last month. Good second in listed mares chase at Market Rasen since, though flattered by proximity to the hard-held winner. Career-high mark to deal with back in a handicap.

Successful on first 2 starts over hurdles last season, winning a Lingfield maiden and listed mares' novice at Haydock. However, struggled upped in class since, including on handicap debut at Cheltenham on return. Bit to prove now going chasing (runner-up sole outing in Irish points).

In fine form over hurdles in May when bagging 25f handicaps here and Cartmel. Reasonable showing behind a superior rival in a match on her chase debut at Wetherby on return.

Point winner who landed first 2 starts in mares' novice hurdles in 2023/24 and ended the campaign with an excellent second in Grade 2 handicap at Newbury. Promising start over fences when second at Ffos Las on return last season but off since. Step up in trip likely to suit.

Versatile ex-Irish mare who has made a positive start for her new yard, winning at Exeter last month before excellent second at Cheltenham 7 days ago. Should go well again.

Winless since the spring of 2024 but she arrives on the back of good placed efforts at Market Rasen and Hexham this autumn. Likely to be thereabouts again.

Point/hurdles winner who gained reward for her consistency when recording first chase success at Bangor in February. Probably needed comeback run here last month and yard in better form now. Headgear applied.

Dual hurdles winner who doubled her tally over fences in 5-runner C&D handicap last month, beating Followango by 2¾ lengths. 4 lb rise in better race leaves her a bit vulnerable, though.

Point/bumper winner but still seeking first win over jumps after numerous placed efforts. Opposable at this level.

Easy back-to-back winner of handicap chases (both at around 25f) during 2022/23 campaign, including this race. However, seen only 3 times since, including when refusing at the last (beaten at the time) at Ludlow 17 days ago after a year off.