Winning this last year KATEIRA (2) finished a good sixth in the 4200m Cup premier handicap hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Disappointing on return at Chepstow three weeks ago. Finds a suitable assignment to bounce back and a bold showing is expected. LA CONQUIERE (3) was a Listed winner last season at Newbury and finished runner-up attempting the 3200m G2 Warfield Mares Hurdle at Ascot. Drops sharply in grade on return. Likely player. OOH BETTY (1) could go well fresh having ended last spell with a decent 6L third in the 3200m heavy ground G2 Scottish Champion Hurdle (Limited Handicap) at Ayr. Holds claims. WATAMU (5) bids for a hat-trick up in standard. Next best.
