PETTICOAT TAILS brings the strongest level of form into this contest, despite admittedly not appearing to be totally at home over hurdles so far. She has a penalty to carry for her gritty Wetherby success, but that's probably largely irrelevant, as she'd more than likely be allocated a future handicap mark which places her more than 7lb in front of these rivals. This galloping track should suit her, and with Richard Johnson aboard, she looks nigh impossible to oppose. Of the remainder,
Katy Royal is clearly a tricky ride, whilst
My Old Gold should have plenty to offer over this longer trip following a most pleasing hurdles debut at Ayr in December.
- Petticoat Tails
- My Old Gold
- Birch Vale