It is hard to get away from the chance of La Perrotine who is given the nod over Marsh Run, Sister Cinnamon and Freydis. Howard Johnson's mare has produced two excellent performances over hurdles this season. She outclassed a modest field at Sedgefield last time and there looks to be a lot more to come. Marsh Run finally showed her true colours when beating subsequent winner Diamond Sal, now she has re-discovered how to win she will be a big threat to all. Freydis comes into the argument here on her game victory at Warwick back in November. Meanwhile Sister Cinnamon a heavy ground winner at Uttoxeter in January can also be given a chance of reaching the frame. Mrs Richie may come out best of the others, but in a fascinating contest La Perrotine is our idea of the winner.
La Perrotine (FR) 5-6fav Tracked leaders, led 3 out, soon clear, very easily, won at Sedgefield 2m 5f nh nov hdl (E) sft in Jan beating Dewasentah by 8l, 10 ran.
Freydis (IRE) 6-1 In touch, mistake 3rd, lost place when mistake 5th, weakened next, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by The Bar Maid at Towcester 2m 5f mrs nov hdl (E) gd in Nov, 11 ran.
Marsh Run 8-1 Tracked leaders, led after 2nd, ridden and headed 2 out, led again last, all out, won at Carlisle 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (D) sft in Feb beating Diamond Sal by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Sister Cinnamon 9-4fav Chased leaders until weakened 3 out, behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by Lady of Fortune at Hereford 2m 3f mrs nov hdl (D) hvy in Feb, 11 ran.
Clichy 14-1 Led, headed after 5th, remained prominent, mistake and led briefly 3 out, weakening when hit last, 8th of 18, 16l behind Simply Mystic at Huntingdon 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (D) gd in Dec.
Edgemoor Princess 100-1 Always behind, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Football Crazy at Uttoxeter 3m mdn hdl (E) gs in May, 14 ran.
Mrs Ritchie 20-1 In touch, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 13, 42l behind Inch Pride at Towcester 2m mrs nov hdl (E) sft in Feb.
Rathfriland (IRE) 40-1 In touch until halfway, 10th of 13, well behind Roman Ark at Carlisle 2m 1f nov hdl (E) hvy in Nov.