Was a 12-race maiden joining this trainer but, having finished second at Fontwell in January on first start, opened account at Huntingdon (2m4½f, heavy; 7-2f) last month; third has won since and 5lb rise looks fair enough here.
Lightly-raced sort has improved in increments on all three starts in novice hurdles so far and shouldn't be taken lightly now making the switch to handicaps; market check needed.
Just 1-17 over hurdles, when landing a gamble at Newcastle 11 months ago. Best run since when runner-up at Wetherby (2m3½f, soft; 4-1) in January but jumped badly left and tailed off since at Sedgefield and not the most reliable of conveyances.
Her sole victory so far came at Hexham (2m4f) in November 2015. Signs of a revival recently including when second at Ayr (2m5½f, heavy; 5-1) in January. Ran poorly since over 3m+ at Carlisle but best form over this sort of trip.
Teenager now and no success since Clonmel maiden hurdle back in 2015; well beaten in two starts for this yard having returned from more than two years off. Hard to put faith in.
Forecasts
Project Mars (1/1), Ex S'elance (7/2), Golan Cloud (11/2), Artic Mann (17/2), Innis Shannon (9/1), Knockrea (25/1)
A 5lb rise for the win at Huntingdon might not be enough to stop PROJECT MARS following up, with handicap debutant Artic Mann the chief danger ahead of Innis Shannon in a weak finale.