Hmm! I wonder if folkiedave could act as bookmaker here...

I think eliza's a non-runner this year, which is a pity considering her pedigree, but if the going is good then Mary Humphries and Anahata could be a good each-way bet. Crucible and Hekety have been showing good form recently over the hurdles, and the Threlfall stable have entered a couple nice looking fillies, but as usual there are a few Irish entries with a lot of experience of this course.

The course demands a lot of staying power so it would be foolish not to put some money on Norma if you can get a good SP. Not so sure about Shirley as I heard from my connections that she'd been a little hoarse.