held up behind leader, dropped to rear and pushed after 4 out, ridden after 3 out and became detached, tailed off
made all, narrow advantage 2 out, soon ridden but increased lead before last, driven clear late on, readily
held up in rear, went 2nd after 4 out, pushed before 2 out, slow last, no match for winner late on
All make chasing debuts with Wynn House looking an improved performer when making a winning seasonal debut over this trip this month. She appeals as the sort to improve again for a fence. There is nothing between her and PANIC ATTACK and Volkovka on hurdles ratings though, and the former has been far from disgraced in a couple of hot handicaps this season and should be all the better for her mid-division finish at Cheltenham on return from a break. Much will depend on the jumping here, but she's a narrow preference. Volkovka has to be respected but the aforementioned pair do have the benefit of a recent outing on their side, whilst Cotton End looks to face a demanding task on her chasing bow.
Cotton End (IRE) 11-2 (12-1) Tracked leaders, ridden 2 out, rallied towards finish, 3rd of 7, 1l behind Barely Famous (10-10) at Hereford 2m 4f hcp (4) gf in Oct.
Panic Attack (IRE) 13-2 (10-8) Mid-division, headway before 6th, challenged 2 out, soon ridden, weakened last, 7th of 15, 22 3/4l behind Shoot First (10-12) at Cheltenham 3m hcp (2) gd in Oct.
Wynn House 7-2 (11-6) Prominent, pushed along before 2 out, soon ridden and led, headed next, rallied to regain lead final 110yds, kept on well flat, won at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp (2) gf in Nov beating Sabrina (10-13) by 1 1/4l, 5 ran.
Volkovka (FR) 11-1 (11-10) Held up, keen early, ridden and outpaced approaching 3 out, weakening when mistake 2 out, tailed off, last of 5, dist behind Kissesforkatie (11-13) at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp (3) gs in Mar.
