A moderate mares' handicap hurdle in which Methodical looked to have an obvious chance of following up her recent success in a Taunton seller, given she was due to be raised 17lb, but this was a tough enough ask racing against her elders on very testing ground, and BALLY BOLSHOI ultimately proved too strong. The winner relished the conditions and ran on strongly under pressure, having looked as though she might finish second when challenged by Methodical. On this evidence, she can prove as effective back over further and is one to have on your side when the ground is testing.

Joli Classical was not without promise on the Flat and in three runs in novice hurdles, and there was enough encouragement in this effort to suggest she can make her mark in similar company.

Kildee Lass has been holding her form well enough, but has not won for over a year.

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