Verdict

Atlanta Ablaze has the ability but she is notoriously difficult to predict, though has undergone a wind operation since last seen. Alsa Mix was pulled up on her only previous try over 3m under Rules, though has won a point. The Bay Birch has won over the trip but is possibly better over shorter but Graceful Legend has strong claims, despite having a bit of find on handicap ratings. MIDNIGHT TUNE also has something to find at the weights but she was going well prior to running out of stamina in the Grade 2 Peter Marsh at Haydock last time and this is a lot less competitive.

Formwatch

Atlanta Ablaze 10-3 (11-4) Chased leader until before 9th, last 12th, weakened 4 out, last of 4, dist behind Casablanca Mix (11-4) at Aintree 2m 4f lst (1) gs in Dec.

Alsa Mix (FR) 13-8 (11-6) Led until approaching omitted 2 out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 4, 4l behind Annie Mc (11-6) at Wetherby 2m 3f (4) sft in Jan.

Graceful Legend 5-1 (11-12) Held up in touch, niggled along before 4 out, stayed on to take 2nd flat, not trouble winner, 2nd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Townshend (12-0) at Ascot 3m hcp (3) hvy in Jan.

Midnight Tune 13-2 (10-4) Made most until 12th, weakened 2 out, pulled up last, at Haydock 3m 2f hcp (1) hvy in Jan.

The Bay Birch (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Always last, behind 4 out, kept on flat, closing on 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner, last of 3, 12 1/4l behind Maire Banrigh (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m 4f lst (1) sft in Jan.