Allfortara showed enough on debut to earn the vote with Glenda Hoddle, Southern Exit, Heartsanddiamonds and Shali San appealing as likely dangers. Brendan Powell's filly shaped really well in a competitive junior bumper at Newbury and looks sure to improve for both the experience and this longer trip. That run gives her the edge on form over Southern Exit and Heartsanddiamonds and it would be no surprise if one of the newcomers were to emerge as her biggest challenger. Glenda Hoddle and Shali San both hail from yards capable of saddling winners in this sphere and the market should prove informative but Allfortara sets the standard and gets our vote.
Glenda Hoddle Kayf Tara mare out of winning hurdler Mrs Bossy Boots.
Mysaynoway 14-1 (10-4) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 14, 12l behind Calaficial (11-0) at Lingfield 2m mdn nhf (6) pol in Dec.
Quaystone Lady (IRE) 66-1 (10-9) Never a factor, tailed off, 12th of 15, 36l behind Voice of Reason (11-2) at Folkestone 2m 1f nhf (6) gd in Nov.
Silver Gora 20-1 (10-9) Always behind, ridden after 7f, stayed on one pace from 3f out, 7th of 16, 33l behind Fassaroe (11-5) at Exeter 2m 1f mdn nhf (5) sft.
Silver Spinner 10-1 (10-6) Pushed along early, in rear, struggling final 7f, 11th of 16, well behind Blencathra Bay (11-4) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) gs in Dec.
Southern Exit 8-1 (10-5) Mid-division, headway halfway, led over 3f out, ridden and wandered slightly over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, not quicken towards finish, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Gold Reef (10-3) at Huntingdon 2m mrs nhf (5) gs in Dec.
Sur La Valise 100-1 (10-8) In rear, behind when hung badly right from over 6f out, tailed off, 12th of 16, well behind Blencathra Bay (11-4) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) gs in Dec.
Trigger Lea Double Trigger filly out of a lightly-raced mare.
Aisatsu (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Chased leaders until weakened over 3f out, 11th of 16, 16l behind Valdas Queen (10-12) at Newbury 1m 4f nhf (5) gs in Dec.
Allfortara (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Always mid-division, 7th of 16, 7l behind Valdas Queen (10-12) at Newbury 1m 4f nhf (5) gs in Dec.
Coco L'Escargot 20-1 (10-2) Held up in rear, driven and struggling over 3f out, 10th of 13, 16l behind Spanish Cruise (10-12) at Lingfield 1m 5f nhf (6) pol in Nov.
Heartsanddiamonds 14-1 (10-5) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, 9th of 18, 13l behind Yuda Fu (10-7) at Warwick 1m 6f nhf (5) gs in Nov.
Homespun Magic Fleetwood filly, half-sister to winning hurdlers Ockley Flyer and Just Beware.
Shali San (FR) Saint Des Saints filly, half-sister to 1m4f winner Sharad.
