Fair bumper scorer who posted good second of 7 in novice hurdle (10/11) at Newton Abbot (16.8f) 24 days ago. Goes into handicaps now and much respected.
Resumed with 2m handicap win at Perth in May and not disgraced when fourth of 6 in handicap at Market Rasen (16.6f) 17 days ago. Considered now eased 1 lb.
Won twice in Ireland in autumn 2020 but she hasn't matched that level since, below-par fifth of 14 in handicap here (20f) 15 days ago. Others more persuasive.
Modest maiden. Hooded for 1st time when respectable fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle (125/1) at Uttoxeter (15.8f), Needs to hit the ground running after 8 months off with cheekpieces back on.
Fair maiden on the Flat in France who recorded his best effort over hurdles when second of 6 in handicap at Market Rasen (16.6f) 17 days ago. One for the shortlist.
Fair 11f winner on the level who defied a seven-month absence when opening her account in this sphere in 2m handicap at Uttoxeter 32 days ago. Weighted to go close despite 3 lb rise.
Fair maiden on the level who posted his best effort in this sphere when third of 6 in handicap at Market Rasen (16.6f) 17 days ago. Needs another step forward from 3 lb out of the handicap though.
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Non-Runners
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No Escape37
Weight: 10-3| Age: 4
T: Mrs S Gardner J: Sean Houlihan
NR
Forecasts
Ince (10/3), Durragh (4/1), My Poem (4/1), Karannelle (9/2), Zinat (17/2), Cirrus (10/1), Ultimate Fame (11/1), No Escape (16/1), Canford Star (25/1), Raven's Raft (40/1)
MY POEM made light of an absence when gaining her breakthrough success at Uttoxeter and still looks ahead of her mark despite taking a 3 lb rise so gets the verdict. Durragh is also weighted to have a say and is next on the list ahead of in-form duo Ince and Karannelle.