weatherbysshop.co.uk EBF Mares' "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle (EBF Mares' NH Nov Hdl Qual') (GBB)

Bumper and dual hurdles winner who ran below market expectations in her Listed attempt; bounced back with a creditable effort, conceding 12lb to the winner, at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft); leading player, despite again carrying a big penalty.

Has Listed form in bumpers and over hurdles; probably didn't show improvement in justifying favouritism in weak maiden at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) last time but may build on that win; respected, assuming she takes to first-time headgear.

Hurdles debutante who has very weak claims on her bumper efforts, both at Ayr; admittedly bred to do better over jumps.

Irish point runner-up who achieved nothing, having been friendless in the betting, over C&D on the switch to rules; not solid.

Absent since winning an Irish point (second attempt) a year ago; sold for £40,000 four days later; brings potential to rules racing and market support would heighten interest.