1. Hillfinch Hillfinch is a 6-year-old mare trained by Stuart Edmunds who has demonstrated a preference for this track, winning a 2m4f maiden here last year and finishing as runner-up over the same distance 13 days ago. Although she didn’t pose a threat to the winner in her last outing, she is on a good mark and could improve over this longer trip. Hillfinch’s trainer has a 14% win rate and a 40% place rate overall, while at this track, his record is 15% for wins and 41% for places. With today’s jockey, the stats stand at 12% for wins and 40% for places.
2. Desert Fortune (IRE) Desert Fortune is a promising 6-year-old mare trained by Christian Williams, bought for £80,000 after winning her second start in Irish points. She was well held on her handicap debut at Fakenham (3m) last month but still has potential, and the yard’s form is improving. Her trainer has a 10% win rate and a 23% place rate overall, while at this track, the record is 17% for wins and 17% for places. With today’s jockey, the stats stand at 10% for wins and 26% for places.
3. Sadie Hill (IRE) Sadie Hill is a 6-year-old mare trained by Alastair Ralph, showing her best run over hurdles when finishing second on her handicap debut at Fontwell (2m3f, good) in October. She has been disappointing since then, with a poor chase debut three months ago. She now has questions to answer and needs to prove her stamina. Her trainer has a 13% win rate and a 30% place rate overall, while at this track, the record is 29% for wins and 71% for places. With today’s jockey, the stats stand at 16% for wins and 37% for places.
4. Harry’s Hottie (IRE) Harry’s Hottie is a 6-year-old mare trained by H Whittington who began the season well, winning at Plumpton (3m1f) and then finishing third at Wincanton (3m), both on good to soft ground. However, she has lost her way a bit and was behind Shesupincourt last time. Blinkers might help her get back on track. Her trainer has an 11% win rate and a 31% place rate overall, while at this track, the record is 25% for wins and 25% for places. With today’s jockey, the stats stand at 15% for wins and 37% for places.
5. Trickalight (IRE) Trickalight is a 7-year-old mare trained by Miss D Cole who was successful between the flags in April 2021. However, her hurdles form has been modest at best, and she offered little on her handicap debut at Bangor seven weeks ago. She now faces a significant increase in trip and will be wearing headgear for this race. Her trainer has a 5% win rate and a 17% place rate overall, while at this track, the record is 0% for wins and 0% for places. With today’s jockey, the stats stand at 5% for wins and 17% for places.

6. Shesupincourt Shesupincourt is a 6-year-old mare trained by R D Potter who has yet to win in 15 attempts but has finished as runner-up in handicaps over 2m6f-3m2f on various ground types in five of her last six starts. She has been in good form and must be considered a contender in this race. Her trainer has an 8% win rate and a 28% place rate overall, while at this track, the record is 0% for wins and 33% for places. With today’s jockey, the stats stand at 2% for wins and 15% for places.
7. Ratoute Yutty Ratoute Yutty is a 10-year-old mare trained by Miss C Fryer who has two C&D wins last year, including this race. She has dropped to a good mark but her recent efforts have been flat. However, she has been given a big chance by the handicapper. Her trainer has an 8% win rate and a 21% place rate overall, while at this track, the record is 17% for wins and 17% for places. With today’s jockey, the stats stand at 13% for wins and 25% for places.

Conclusion: In this race, Shesupincourt appears to be a strong contender, with consistent recent form and a good chance of placing or potentially winning. Hillfinch and Desert Fortune are also worth considering, as they have shown potential and could improve over this longer trip. Ratoute Yutty has been given a good opportunity by the handicapper and may be able to revive her form. However, Sadie Hill, Harry’s Hottie, and Trickalight have questions to answer and will need to show significant improvement to feature in the finish.