Sarotagane comes here on a hat-trick, however it will be hard to give 12lbs to the whole field so we will take her on with Annie's Answer at a price, with Back On Line and Missis Potts two others in with claims. The selection was impressive when winning two bumpers at Uttoxeter last Summer and made a pleasing debut over timber last month. She should strip fitter for that run, and if she has brushed up on her jumping she could be able to make the long journey from North Yorkshire worthwhile. Sarotagane has won well on her two previous starts so must be feared from a stable in fine form, however she will do well to give almost a stone away to some interesting runners. Back On Line has a 6lb pull in the weights for a three length defeat in January so is entitled to get closer to Sarotagane, although she may have to settle for place money once again. Missis Potts blundered when challenging the leaders on her hurdles debut so must have claims if jumping more fluently, whilst Inherent could go well at a decent price on her hurdles debut. Ultimately likely-favourite Sarotagane looks too short and so is taken on with our selection, Annie's Answer.
Saratogane (FR) 10-11fav (11-8) won at Lingfield 2m 3f nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan beating Back On Line (11-2) by 3l, 5 ran.
Annie's Answer (IRE) 5-1 (10-11) Led, headed and outpaced when hit 3 out, soon beaten, 4th of 12, 8l behind Dancer's Serenade (11-4) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov hdl (3) sft in Jan.
Back On Line (IRE) 15-8fav (10-11) Chased leaders, mistakes 4th and 5th, soon ridden, chased winner approaching 2 out, no impression, 2nd of 10, 6l behind Arisea (10-5) at Uttoxeter 2m mrs nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Evelith Princess 100-1 (11-0) Held up, ridden and behind after 7th, 5th of 7, well behind Gaspara (10-13) at Chepstow 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) sft.
Gunnasayso 66-1 (11-0) Tracked leader, led 6th, ridden when headed approaching 4 out, soon weakened, 4th of 7, 44l behind Gaspara (10-13) at Chepstow 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) sft.
Inherent (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Mid-division, effort on outside 5f out, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 8th of 17, 38l behind Classic Fiddle (11-2) at Cheltenham 2m 1f mrs nhf (4) gd in Apr.
Lunar Thyme 150-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, ridden 3 out, kept on one pace from 2 out, 6th of 17, 29l behind Karello Bay (11-1) at Wincanton 2m 6f mrs nov hdl (4) gs.
Madam Blaze 18-1 (10-11) In touch, weakened quickly after 3 out, tailed off pulled up at the last in race won by Glinton (11-9) at Towcester 2m nov hdl (3) hvy in Jan, 14 ran.
Missis Potts 13-2 (11-0) Tracked leader, led 5th, headed 4 out, in 2nd when blundered 3 out, one pace after, 3rd of 8, 18l behind Scarvagh Diamond (11-0) at Haydock 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Rosevina (IRE) 50-1 (10-4) Always behind, 8th of 13, well behind Openditch (11-0) at Hereford 2m 1f nhf (6) gs in Dec.
Ruby Dante (IRE) 40-1 (10-5) Mid-division, ridden and some headway approaching 3 out, plugged on, 4th of 16, 17l behind Air Force One (11-5) at Ludlow 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gd in Jan.
Sashenka 20-1 (10-0) Towards rear, ridden 7th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by City Streets (10-12) at Taunton 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Dec, 13 ran.
Scots Brook Terror 150-1 (10-8) Chased leader, weakened 6f out, tailed off, 10th of 12, well behind Galoshes (10-13) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn nhf (6) hvy in Jan.
Silver Sister 8-1 (10-12) Held up, headway 5th, challenged 3 out, every chance 2 out, kept on, 3rd of 15, 2l behind Saratogane (10-12) at Exeter 2m 3f mrs nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Time For Perks (IRE) 6-4fav (11-7) Left 3rd at 7th, led 10th, clear 14th, slipped up after 3 out slipped up 3 out in race won by Boulsdon Boy (12-0) at Bredwardine 3m ptp gd in May, 9 ran.
Freedom Flying 10-1 (10-5) In touch, effort 3 out, kept on to go 2nd flat, no chance with winner, 2nd of 17, 14l behind Dance The Mambo (11-2) at Newcastle 2m mrs mdn hdl (4) sft in Jan.
