Saucy Night, Barneys Reflection and Christmas Truce are the three to concentrate on in the finale and the vote is given to Saucy Night. The selection put up a cracking effort when a close second behind Almost Broke at Wincanton last time and although he is dropped in trip that will not be a problem and he should take the world of beating. Barneys Reflection has shown flashes of form but he will need to improve on his latest run at Southwell when finishing in mid-division behind Prince Domino if he is to get his head in front. Christmas Truce is another who has shown flashes of form, and like Barneys Reflection he might be capable of claiming a place in this weak affair. Lady Lisa has shown little so far but hails from the Martin Pipe yard so is worth noting in the market, but it will be a major surprise to us if Saucy Night is not good enough to get his head in front.
Iowa (IRE) 100-1 Ridden after 4th, always behind, 11th of 13, well behind Mighty Man at Hereford 2m 1f nh nov hdl (E) sft in Feb.
Barneys Reflection 15-2 Mid-division, jumped big 1st, mistake 3rd, weakened after 8th, 8th of 14, 28l behind Prince Domino at Southwell 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-90 (F) gd in Jan.
Christmas Truce (IRE) 14-1 Held up mid-division, ridden along 6th, soon struggling, 7th of 11, 44l behind Fishki's Lad at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gd in Feb.
Lady Lisa (IRE) 25-1 Always behind, trailing when pulled up 4 out in race won by Glenbane Lady at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp hdl sft in Dec, 20 ran.
Saucy Night 7-2 Chased leader, headway and led after 5 out, mistake and headed 2 out, rallied and ran on well flat, just failed, 2nd of 10, shd behind Almost Broke at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp chs 0-120 (D) gs in Feb.
Land of Nod (IRE) 150-1 Prominent until 5th, soon behind, 10th of 12, well behind Afrad at Newbury 2m 3yo nov hdl (E) gd in Dec.
