She is unlikely to trouble the leading contenders but
The Wicket Chicken has place claims given her consistency of late, which includes a second-placed effort in this grade over C&D two starts ago. Although the manner of the defeat he suffered when making his seasonal reappearance at Aintree was slightly concerning,
Whiskey In The Jar looked a potentially smart sort as a novice last season. He is worth sticking with as he drops in grade. The safer option is
HIDEAWAY VIC who makes his handicap debut and faces an easier task than he has in novice hurdles recently. He can make a winning transition to this sphere and add to his stable's red-hot vein of form.
- Hideaway Vic
- Whiskey In The Jar
- The Wicket Chicken