Evita Du Mesnil isn't in the best of form though has managed to win four times over hurdles and is on a lower mark than when last successful. All The Glory has struggled since going up 11lb for scoring at Market Rasen but SPOT ON SOPH (NAP) has continued in good form since scoring there in August and conditions should be ideal so she gets the nod. Inspiratrice hasn't improved since scoring at Taunton in December but neither of the remaining pair can be dismissed.
All The Glory 5-1 (11-3) Close up, ridden 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 20l behind Favour And Fortune (11-0) at Hereford 2m (4) gd in Oct.
Inspiratrice (IRE) 16-1 (10-4) In rear, headway into 4th at 9th, ridden 2 out and weakened, 4th of 7, 12 1/2l behind Lady Adare (11-0) at Worcester 2m 4f (3) gs in Oct.
Ravenscar (IRE) 40-1 (12-1) Mid-division, pushed along and made no impression before 2 out, 7th of 15, 29 1/2l behind Caithness (12-2) at Kelso 2m hcp (4) sft in Oct.
Noble Affair (IRE) 15-2 (11-8) Tracked leaders, pushed along 4 out, ridden and weakened approaching next, 8th of 11, 20 1/2l behind Dunnet Head (11-13) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp (4) sft in Nov.
Spot On Soph (IRE) 4-1 (11-6) Towards rear, headway home turn, went 4th 2 out, shaken up and led approaching last, edged left and bumped rival final flight, ridden run-in and headed 110 yards out, no extra, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Zwicky (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Evita Du Mesnil (FR) 11-1 (11-4) Held up in midfield, pushed along before 2 out, weakened approaching last, 5th of 8, 16 1/4l behind Traprain Law (11-11) at Kelso 2m hcp (4) sft in Dec.
