The four-year-old Oenophile was a 100/1 chance when third at Ludlow where she was beaten 21l so will need further improvement. Toboggan's Fire made a successful hurdling debut at Musselburgh a year ago but has looked too high in the weights subsequently. Shadow's Girl, a winner on good ground at Chepstow in October, hasn't been beaten far in her last two starts at this level so looks the main threat to CHOOCHOOBUGALOO (NAP). Sam England's mare had been gradually improving before storming to an impressive victory at Kelso ten days ago for which she's been raised a massive 14lb so coming here with a 7lb penalty looks the logical option.
Toboggan's Fire 50-1 (9-10) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 15l behind Azari (9-8) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Rococo Style 5-1 (10-4) Took keen hold, chased leaders, challenged 5th, led next, ridden and headed after 2 out, no extra last, last of 5, 9 1/4l behind Cara's Way (10-12) at Doncaster 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Jan.
Choochoobugaloo 6-5fav (10-6) Held up behind, smooth headway 3 out (usual 4 out), poised to challenge last (usual 2 out), led on bit over 1f out, pushed clear final 120 yards, easily (final flight on both circuits omitted, low sun), won at Kelso 2m hcp (5) gd in Jan beating Lady Samback (10-4) by 10l, 8 ran.
Ringaringarosie (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, tailed off, 7th of 9, dist behind Jokers And Rogues (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m hcp (5) gs in Jan.
Shadow's Girl 9-4 (10-7) Tracked leaders, headway into 3rd before 2 out, 2nd at the last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Tierra Verde (11-12) at Taunton 2m hcp (5) gd in Jan.
Oenophile (GER) 100-1 (10-5) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, no impression from 3 out, went 3rd from after 2 out, 3rd of 7, 21 1/4l behind Capone (10-12) at Ludlow 2m (4) gs in Jan.
