Cross On The Getaway Mares' Novices' Handicap Hurdle

0-17 under rules and refused to race when hooded three "starts" back but she is down the weights and, following wind surgery, was in serious contention when short of room and running out at the second last at Newton Abbot (2m6f, heavy) four days ago; some hope might be renewed.

Won over about 2m5f at Southwell (good) and Huntingdon (good to soft) in her first two handicaps, before a heavy defeat trying 3m1f; back down in trip, probably needing to resume improvement but she makes much more appeal than most of these.

Irish bumper winner who's taken minor honours at up to 2m5f (here) over hurdles without suggesting that she's about to win off this mark; 5lb claimer is recruited.

0-6 in Irish points and beaten at least 20l under Fern O'Brien in her bumper and two hurdle races; this looks a tough opening mark on the face of it but stepping up from 2m should suit; better could be on its way.

Bred to do much better but she was a remote fifth of 12 on handicap debut at Huntingdon (2m4f, good to soft; 13-2) two months ago.