Streamtown was taking on much stiffer opposition at Cork last month and isn't out of this, despite her penalty, but Alora Money will surely need this after more than two years on the sidelines and winning pointer Royal Curtsy also returns from a lengthy absence. Araucaria was probably the best of these over hurdles and wasn't beaten far over fences at Catterick last time but she still doesn't look very enthusiastic while Stick Together may be on the small side for jumping fences. OVERYOU makes her debut over the larger obstacles but she usually attacked her hurdles with relish and a similar approach to fences, and luck in running, could see her rewarded today.
Streamtown (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Soon in rear, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace straight, 5th of 6, 14l behind Knockfierna (10-11) at Cork 2m 1f mares nov chs Grade 3 (1) in Dec.
Alora Money 8-1 (10-12) With leader, weakened from 3 out, 3rd of 8, 27l behind Lord Generous (11-5) at Southwell 3m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Dec '09.
Araucaria (IRE) 8-1 (10-7) In touch, outpaced 4 out, kept on one pace from 2 out, 3rd of 6, 2 1/4l behind Shadrack (10-9) at Catterick 2m Novice Handicap Chase (0-135) (4yo+) (3) sft in Dec.
Claresburn 25-1 (9-9) Held up behind, ridden after 5 out, soon went 3rd, kept on, chased winner after last, no impression, 2nd of 7, 7l behind Soul Angel (11-2) at Musselburgh 2m 4f am hcp chs 0-100 (5) gs in Dec.
Overyou 20-1 (11-3) Held up in touch, went a poor 4th 3 out, soon weakened, 5th of 13, 34l behind Carmela Maria (9-7) at Catterick 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Dec.
Royal Curtsy 4-5 (11-7) Trckd ldrs; ev ch 3 out; nt qckn, 3rd of 4, 10l behind Silk Parasol (11-7) at Friars Haugh 3m ptp gs in Mar.
Stick Together 9-2 (10-11) Held up in touch, reminders and in rear before 4 out, kept on from 3 out, no impression, 4th of 7, 9l behind Arctic Actress (10-6) at Doncaster 2m 3f mares hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Dec.
