Perhaps not the strongest of bumpers by Carlisle standards, with the Tom Lacey trained, Richard Johnson ridden
Mary Eleanor having the best of the form of those who have raced so far. However, whilst she's respected, she doesn't appear overly progressive, so can be taken on with one of the newcomers. The market will provide the best guide, but the most obvious candidates include
Hecla,
Peters Cousin and
KAPGA DE LILY. Venetia Williams has saddled bumper winners at this track in the recent past, and therefore, a preference is for her well-bred French filly.
- Kapga De Lily
- Hecla
- Mary Eleanor